RICH HILL NEWS

Expected to start Sunday Hill is scheduled to make his debut with the Mets on Sunday, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

Impact The 41-year-old lefty was acquired by New York after posting a 3.87 ERA and 1.16 WHIP in 95.1 innings with the Rays this season. If he does start Sunday, Hill will draw a tough matchup in Toronto's righty-heavy lineup, against whom he allowed three runs in four innings July 11, walking three and striking out two.

JULY 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

LEADING OFF: Indians changing team name to Guardians

After more than 100 years, the Cleveland Indians are getting a new name — the team will be called the Guardians next season

JULY 24, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cruz HR in Rays debut, Tampa Bay beats Cleveland 10th in row

Nelson Cruz homered in his Tampa Bay debut and Joey Wendle hit a go-ahead single in a six-run ninth inning as the Rays beat the Cleveland Indians 10-5

JULY 24, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

LEADING OFF: Indians changing team name to Guardians

After more than 100 years, the Cleveland Indians are getting a new name — the team will be called the Guardians next season

JULY 24, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rays deal lefty Rich Hill to Mets A day after acquiring designated hitter Nelson Cruz, the Rays traded left-hander Rich Hill to the Mets for catching prospect Matt Dyer and r...

JULY 23, 2021 • MLB.COM

Mets News: New York Closing in on Rich Hill Trade Ahead of MLB Trade Deadline The New York Mets are rumored to be closing in on a Rich Hill trade.

JULY 23, 2021 • FANDUEL.COM

Mets acquire left-hander Rich Hill from Rays

The pitching-thin New York Mets have acquired left-hander Rich Hill from the Tampa Bay Rays

JULY 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

MLB trade deadline tracker: Mets to acquire Rich Hill All of the latest news and rumors relating to MLB's July 30th trade deadline.

JULY 23, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Moves to Mets Hill was traded from the Rays to the Mets in exchange for Tommy Hunter (back) and Matthew Dyer on Friday, pending medical review, Jon Heyman of MLB Network reports.

Impact It's unusual for a contender like the Rays to trade a member of their starting rotation, though they've been mixing and matching starters all season, with 12 different pitchers making at least one start thus far. Hill fills a need for the injury-plagued Mets and could see a small boost to his value from the move to the National League. The 41-year-old has fallen off a bit from his late-thirties peak, as his 3.87 ERA comes with a modest set of peripherals including a 23.4 percent strikeout rate and a 4.55 FIP, but he's still a useful starter for a team that desperately needs innings.

JULY 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Plesac scheduled to start for Cleveland against Tampa Bay

The Rays will start Rich Hill on Friday and the Indians are expected to counter with Zach Plesac

JULY 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Scuffles in Sunday's start Hill didn't factor into the decision during a win over Atlanta on Sunday, allowing three earned runs on six hits and two walks over four innings. He struck out four.

Impact The veteran left-hander was far from sharp and needed 83 pitches to record just 12 outs before getting the hook. After an excellent first two months of the season, Hill has now given up multiple earned runs in four of his last six starts, pitching to a 5.22 ERA, 1.43 WHIP and 2.1 HR/9 over the 29.1 innings encompassing the entirety of that span. Having dropped two straight decisions, Hill will look to bounce back in a road start against Cleveland either Friday or Saturday.

JULY 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Smyly expected to start for the Braves against the Rays

The Braves are expected to send Drew Smyly to the mound Sunday and the Rays will give Rich Hill the start

JULY 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Pederson hits 2-run HR as Fried, Braves shut out Rays 9-0

Joc Pederson hit a two-run homer in his first start with Atlanta, Max Fried had a two-run double among three hits while throwing seven dominant innings, and the Braves shut out the...

JULY 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Surrenders three runs in loss Hill (6-4) took the loss Sunday versus Toronto. He allowed three runs on four hits and three walks while striking out two in five innings.

Impact The southpaw gave up a solo home run to Danny Jansen in the third inning, and Toronto was able to scrape together another pair of runs in the fourth. That was enough to stick Hill with the loss, running his winless streak to three starts. The 41-year-old closes the first half of the season with a 3.74 ERA, 1.13 WHIP and 87:34 K:BB across 91.1 innings.

JULY 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ray takes no-hitter into 7th, Jays end Rays' 6-game streak

Robbie Ray took a no-hitter into the seventh inning and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Tampa Bay Rays 3-1

JULY 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Hill expected to start as Tampa Bay hosts Toronto

The Rays will send Rich Hill to the mound Sunday and the Blue Jays plan to give Robbie Ray the start

JULY 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Lowe helps Rays beat Blue Jays 5-2 for 6th straight win

Brandon Lowe homered twice and Mike Zunino also connected, helping the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Toronto Blue Jays 5-2 for their sixth consecutive win

JULY 10, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Lowe hits slam, Rays rally with 2 in 9th to beat Indians 9-8

Brandon Lowe hit his first career grand slam in the second inning, and the Tampa Bay Rays rallied with two runs in the ninth to beat the Cleveland Indians 9-8

JULY 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Fans five in short outing Hill allowed a run on three hits and a walk over 3.2 innings in Monday's win over Cleveland. He struck out five and did not factor in the decision.

Impact Hill rolled through three scoreless frames to start the contest before coughing up an RBI single to Franmil Reyes in the fourth. It was his shortest appearance since tossing just three innings May 2, but he managed to lower his ERA to 3.65. It was the second time in his last five starts that he allowed fewer than four runs. Hill is lined for another home start this weekend against the Blue Jays.

JULY 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Gurriel scores on error in 10th, Astros sweep Indians 4-3

Yuli Gurriel scored on a two-out error by pitcher Emmanuel Clase in the 10th inning, allowing the Houston Astros to beat the skidding Cleveland Indians 4-3 and complete a four-game...

JULY 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Meadows gets 3 hits, Franco homers as Rays beat Blue Jays

Austin Meadows had three hits, including two RBI doubles, and the Tampa Bay Rays ended their 10-game road losing streak with a 5-1 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays

JULY 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Tampa Bay Rays: Rich Hill with epic meltdown in dugout Life isn't bad for Rich Hill right now. He is 6-2 with a mid-3 earned run average. He has struck out more batters than innings pitched. His...

JUNE 30, 2021 • CALLTOTHEPEN.COM

Serves up three homers in loss Hill (6-3) was charged with the loss Tuesday at Washington after giving up four runs on eight hits with two strikeouts and a walk over six innings.

Impact The veteran southpaw surrendered three homers over the first two frames and appeared destined for a short outing, though he settled down and was able to keeps the Nationals off the board for the next four innings. Hill has scuffled across his past four outings with 13 runs allowed with a 17:10 K:BB, though Tuesday was the first time he's been tagged for a loss in over a month. He has a 3.70 ERA, 1.11 WHIP and 80:30 K:BB over 82.2 innings this season.

JUNE 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

LEADING OFF: Ohtani, Schwarber staging own home run derby

Los Angeles Angels two-way star Shohei Ohtani  is expected to become the second player and first since Babe Ruth to start on the mound and hit in the top half of the batting order...

JUNE 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Nats' Schwarber hits 12th homer in 10 games, 25th of season

Washington’s Kyle Schwarber led off the first inning against Tampa Bay with his 12th home run in 10 games, tying Albert Belle in 1995 for the most over that span since at least 190...

JUNE 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS