NICK ANDERSON #63 - PITCHER - KANSAS CITY ROYALS
3-1  W-L  •
1.40  WHIP  •
4.04  ERA 
#63 - PITCHER - KANSAS CITY ROYALS
3-1 W-L
1.40 WHIP
4.04 ERA
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Elbow issues surface Anderson began dealing with right elbow tightness last week and was throwing about 90-91 mph Wednesday against the Twins, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Impact The elbow issue apparently first surfaced March 17 and led the 30-year-old to take a few days off. He returned to game action Wednesday throwing about four ticks below his usual fastball velocity. Anderson wasn't throwing at max effort, but manager Kevin Cash still admitted "there's a level of concern." The team plans to see how the right-hander looks Thursday, and he could undergo further evaluation if the elbow remains an issue.
MARCH 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Already in regular-season form Anderson has been credited with a hold in each of his first two Grapefruit League appearances, firing two clean frames during which he's recorded two strikeouts.
Impact It's a very small sample, but Anderson has put on a pretty convincing impression of the late-inning dominator he was throughout the regular season last year before running out of gas in the postseason. The 30-year-old pitched to a career-best 0.55 ERA and 0.49 WHIP across 19 appearances in 2020, displaying his versatility by garnering six holds and saves apiece. Anderson is likely to see some save opportunities again in 2021, as manager Kevin Cash could well deploy a bit of a closer-by-committee approach now that Jose Alvarado is no longer on the roster.
MARCH 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Now in Chisox 'pen, Kopech makes debut after 2020 opt-out

Michael Kopech is getting used to his new relief role with the Chicago White Sox
MARCH 10, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Alters offseason training Anderson spent most of the offseason in St. Petersburg instead of his native Minneapolis to work out at a new facility with the goal of enhancing mobility and strength, Adam Berry...
Impact The right-hander took his normal amount of time off after the Rays' postseason ended, which means he's a bit behind what is his typical spring schedule. Nevertheless, Anderson has already thrown one bullpen session and is set for another in the coming days as he begins gearing up for the new campaign. After a dominant regular season during which he posted a career-best 0.55 ERA and 0.49 WHIP across 19 appearances, Anderson clearly struggled with fatigue in the postseason while giving up at least one earned run in each of his last seven October appearances.
FEBRUARY 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Lefty Aaron Loup finalizes $3M, 1-year deal with Mets

Left-hander Aaron Loup has finalized a $3 million, one-year contract with the New York Mets
JANUARY 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

AP source: Lefty Aaron Loup agrees to 1-year deal with Mets

The New York Mets added a left-hander to their bullpen, agreeing to a one-year contract with Aaron Loup, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press
JANUARY 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

AP source: Padres have deal in place to get Snell from Rays

The San Diego Padres are close to completing a blockbuster trade to acquire star pitcher Blake Snell from the AL champion Tampa Bay Rays
DECEMBER 28, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Freeman among trio of Braves on All-MLB first team

National League MVP Freddie Freeman was one of three Atlanta Braves selected to the All-MLB first team
DECEMBER 10, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rays reach Series, but face familiar question over new park

Blake Snell spent nearly 10 minutes discussing a disappointing end to the World Series before concluding with a message to the rest of the Tampa Bay Rays
OCTOBER 28, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Nick Anderson talks 2020 season, Tampa Bay's World Series loss to Los Angeles

Nick Anderson talks 2020 season, Tampa Bay's World Series loss to Los Angeles

OCTOBER 28, 2020 • Fox Sports

Cashed Out: Rays manager roasted for pulling Snell in Game 6

Rays starter Blake Snell was pulled in the sixth inning by manager Kevin Cash in a decision that could live in infamy in Tampa Bay
OCTOBER 28, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Fitting finale: Dodgers win title, Turner tests positive

Justin Turner was removed from Los Angeles’ 3-1 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays in Game 6 of the World Series after registering Major League Baseball’s first positive coronavirus t...
OCTOBER 28, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

The Latest: Rays beat LA 8-7, tie Series at two games each

The Tampa Bay Rays pulled off a stunning rally in the bottom of the ninth inning when Brett Phillips’ two-out single and a pair of Dodgers misplays resulted in two runs that beat L...
OCTOBER 24, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

World Series Notebook: Urías, 4-0 in postseason, set for G4

Julio Urías is perfect in the postseason with a 4-0 record as the Los Angeles left-hander gets set to start Game 4 of the World Series against Tampa Bay
OCTOBER 23, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Lowe homers twice, Rays hold off Dodgers 6-4 to even Series

Brandon Lowe homered twice and the Tampa Bay Rays held off the Los Angeles Dodgers 6-4 to square the World Series at one game apiece
OCTOBER 22, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Vaunted bullpen wobbles, hangs on as Rays get even with LA

Tampa Bay’s stable was a little shaky — and still managed to close out Game 2 of the World Series
OCTOBER 22, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

The Latest: Lowe hits 2 homers, Rays even World Series

Brandon Lowe hit two home runs to break out of an extended postseason slump and the Tampa Bay Rays held off the Los Angeles Dodgers 6-4, tying the World Series at one game apiece
OCTOBER 21, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Bullpen saved: Dodgers keep Jansen and Co. fresh for Game 2

Kenley Jansen, Blake Treinen and Brusdar Graterol should be fresh for Game 2 of the World Series after watching the Los Angeles Dodgers’ 8-3 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays in the...
OCTOBER 21, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Inside the stable: A primer on the Rays' fearsome bullpen

The Tampa Bay Rays' bullpen has no thoroughbreds, no All-Stars, no big-money headliners
OCTOBER 19, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Arozarena, Rays top Astros 4-2 in Game 7, reach World Series

Remarkable rookie Randy Arozarena hit a two-run homer to set a postseason record, 36-year-old Charlie Morton was brilliant against his former team and the Tampa Bay Rays reached th...
OCTOBER 18, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Fading Rays: Tampa Bay on brink of ALCS collapse vs Astros

The Tampa Bay Rays are on the brink of an extremely regrettable bit of baseball history with three consecutive losses in the AL Championship Series
OCTOBER 17, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rays' offense stuck in neutral again as Astros force Game 6

The Tampa Bay Rays’ offense has fallen largely silent on the brink of the World Series except for an occasional homer
OCTOBER 16, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

LEADING OFF: Dodgers hope Kershaw can go in NLCS Game 4

Clayton Kershaw could pitch Game 4 of the NL Championship Series for the Dodgers if the left-hander’s back continues to improve
OCTOBER 15, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

LEADING OFF: Dodgers hope Kershaw can go in NLCS Game 4

Clayton Kershaw could start Game 4 of the NL Championship Series for the Dodgers if the left-hander’s back continues to improve
OCTOBER 15, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Margot's homer, catch highlight Rays' 4-2 win over Astros

Manuel Margot hit a three-run home run after a crucial Houston error and made a spectacular catch in right field in his former home ballpark, and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Astros...
OCTOBER 12, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
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