RICH HILL NEWS

Reinstated from COVID-19 IL Hill (illness) was reinstated from the COVID-19 injured list Saturday, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.

Impact Hill was dealing with side effects from the COVID-19 vaccine Friday, but he was able to return from the injured list after just one day. The southpaw will likely be available to make his next start, and he tentatively lines up to start Sunday. Right-hander Trevor Richards was sent down in a corresponding move.

MAY 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Astros in action against the Rays after McCullers Jr.'s strong showing

Houston looks to follow up a dominant outing by Friday starter Lance McCullers

MAY 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dealing with vaccine side effects Hill was placed on the COVID-19 injured list Friday while experiencing side effects from the COVID-19 vaccine, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.

Impact The move creates some roster space for the Rays while the veteran southpaw manages the side effects, and he can be activated within a day or two if he's feeling better. Hill was tentatively scheduled to start Sunday and could still make his regular turn through the rotation.

APRIL 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Wacha expected to start for the Rays against the Athletics

The Athletics will start Frankie Montas on Tuesday and the Rays are expected to counter with Michael Wacha

APRIL 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Fans 10 in tough loss Hill (1-1) took the loss Monday, giving up two runs on two hits and two walks over six innings as the Rays fell 2-1 to the A's. He struck out 10.

Impact The veteran lefty made only one real mistake, but Sean Murphy drove it into the seats in the fourth inning for a two-run homer. Hill still came through with his best start, and first quality start, of the season as he tossed 93 pitches (59 strikes), but he'll still carry a 7.25 ERA and 24:7 K:BB through 22.1 innings into his next outing Saturday at home against the Astros.

APRIL 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Rays get better start from Rich Hill, but quiet bats fail them again ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — One of the Rays’ issues got addressed Monday when struggling Rich Hill stepped up to deliver a solid six-inning start...

APRIL 27, 2021 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Rays get better start from Rich Hill, but quiet bats fail them again ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — One of the Rays’ issues got addressed Monday when struggling Rich Hill stepped up to deliver a solid six-inning start...

APRIL 27, 2021 • SACBEE.COM

Rays get better start from Rich Hill, but quiet bats fail them again ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — One of the Rays’ issues got addressed Monday when struggling Rich Hill stepped up to deliver a solid six-inning start...

APRIL 27, 2021 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Murphy, Manaea and A's regain winning touch, beat Rays 2-1

Sean Murphy homered, Sean Manaea got some key defensive help and the Oakland Athletics rebounded a day after their 13-game winning streak ended, edging the Tampa Bay Rays 2-1

APRIL 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Hill expected to start as Tampa Bay hosts Oakland The Athletics will start Sean Manaea on Monday and the Rays are expected to counter with Rich Hill.

APRIL 26, 2021 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Hill expected to start as Tampa Bay hosts Oakland

The Athletics will start Sean Manaea on Monday and the Rays are expected to counter with Rich Hill

APRIL 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ryu exits early with strain, Jays 'pen finishes off Rays 1-0

Toronto starter Hyun Jin Ryu was forced to leave early with a minor strain and five relievers completed the shutout, lifting the Blue Jays over the Tampa Bay Rays 1-0

APRIL 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

The top 35 Major League Baseball players over age 35

Ranking young players is easy. Jake Mintz does the real work, bringing us his 35 favorite over-35 MLB players, from Miggy to Max.

APRIL 23, 2021

Pulled in third inning Tuesday Hill allowed four runs on four hits and a walk over two innings in a no-decision against Kansas City on Tuesday. He struck out one.

Impact The veteran southpaw made it through his first two frames unscathed but exited in the third after the first five Royals reached base, resulting in four runs crossing the plate. Hill has given up exactly four runs in each of his four starts this season, but he has pitched past the fifth inning only once, and Tuesday's outing was his shortest of the campaign. His ERA now stands at an inflated 8.82, though he has yet to be tagged with a loss. Hill will strive for a better outcome when he takes on Oakland at home Monday in his next scheduled start.

APRIL 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Lowe, Meadows HRs highlight Rays' 14-7 rout of Royals

Brandon Lowe, Austin Meadows and Mike Zunino homered and the Tampa Bay Rays pounded out 17 hits in a 14-7 rout of the Kansas City Royals

APRIL 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rays’ Rich Hill: ‘Perfect’ game doesn’t need ‘Mickey Mouse’ fixes The 20-year pro says making the fan experience better is more important than speeding up play.

APRIL 20, 2021 • TAMPABAY.COM

Hill scheduled to start for Tampa Bay against Kansas City The Rays will start Rich Hill on Tuesday while the Royals are expected to counter with Brad Keller.

APRIL 20, 2021 • SACBEE.COM

Hill scheduled to start for Tampa Bay against Kansas City

The Rays will start Rich Hill on Tuesday while the Royals are expected to counter with Brad Keller

APRIL 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Hill scheduled to start for Tampa Bay against Kansas City

The Rays will start Rich Hill on Tuesday while the Royals are expected to counter with Brad Keller

APRIL 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rays' Fleming delivers in home state, TB beats Royals 4-1

Josh Fleming pitched two-hit ball into the sixth inning, Kevin Kiermaier led a strong effort from the bottom of Tampa Bay’s batting order and the Rays beat the Kansas City Royals 4...

APRIL 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Mediocre in no-decision Hill allowed four earned runs on seven hits and two walks while striking out a pair over 4.1 innings Thursday. He did not factor in the decision in the loss to the Rangers.

Impact Hill surrendered a pair of home runs to Nick Solak and Charlie Culberson causing the bulk of his damage. Hill has allowed four runs in each of his three starts. The veteran southpaw was less effective in striking out batters Thursday, with only two punchouts. He is scheduled for a date with the Royals next week.

APRIL 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Garcia's 2-run homer in 10th lifts Rangers over Rays 6-4

Adolis Garcia’s first major league homer, a two-run shot in the 10th inning, gave the Texas Rangers a 6-4 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays

APRIL 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Hill expected to start as Tampa Bay hosts Texas

The Tampa Bay Rays host the Texas Rangers

APRIL 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Earns first win Hill (1-0) allowed four runs on four hits over six innings Friday, striking out seven and earning a win over the Yankees.

Impact While his line doesn't look terribly impressive, the only damage on Hill came during a four-run fourth for the Yankees that included a two-run Aaron Hicks homer. Sandwiched between that nightmare inning were five perfect frames with five punchouts. The 41-year-old lefty will carry a 7.20 ERA into Wednesday's home contest against Texas.

APRIL 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Hill sharp, Kluber roughed up as Rays beat Yankees 10-5

Rich Hill pitched six strong innings, Austin Meadows led a hit parade against Corey Kluber and New York’s bullpen, and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Yankees 10-5 to snap a four-game...

APRIL 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS