Yarbrough expected to start as Rays host the Astros
The Astros will start Lance McCullers Jr. on Friday and the Rays are expected to counter with Ryan YarbroughAPRIL 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
RYAN YARBROUGH #35 - PITCHER - TORONTO BLUE JAYS
5-2 W-L •
1.03 WHIP •
3.19 ERA
5-2 W-L
1.03 WHIP
3.19 ERA
Chapman leads A's over Rays 3-2 in McClanahan's debut
Matt Chapman homered and hit a go-ahead double with two outs in the ninth inning, leading the Oakland Athletics over the Tampa Bay Rays 3-2APRIL 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Fans six in no-decision Yarbrough served as a bulk-inning reliever, pitching 5.2 scoreless innings on three hits and one walk while striking out six in the win Saturday over the Blue Jays. He did not fact...
Impact Yarbrough once again entered the game as a bulk-inning reliever after Brent Honeywell pitched the first inning. Yarbrough dealt 5.2 scoreless innings and six strikeouts for his best performance of the season. The 29-year-old didn't receive the win, but he kept the Rays in the game for what led to the win. He's pitched much better in 10.2 innings as a bulk-inning reliever with a 0.88 ERA compared to 16.2 innings as a traditional starter with a 6.48 ERA.
APRIL 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Rays benefit from costly Biggio error, beat Blue Jays 5-3
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Working behind opener Yarbrough will serve as a bulk reliever behind opener Brent Honeywell in Saturday's game against the Blue Jays, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Impact Yarbrough made his first three appearances as a traditional starter, but he'll work behind an opener for a second consecutive outing Saturday. The southpaw has posted a 5.40 ERA and 1.34 WHIP in 21.2 innings across his first four appearances of the year.
APRIL 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Enters win column Yarbrough (1-2) allowed one run on two hits and two walks while striking out four in five innings to earn the win against the Yankees on Sunday.
Impact Yarbrough served as the primary pitcher behind Andrew Kittredge in Sunday's series finale in New York after he had allowed six runs in each of his last two starts. The left-hander was much more effective against the Yankees, with the only run he allowed coming via a Giancarlo Stanton home run in the bottom of the second inning. Yarbrough has recorded a 5.40 ERA and 1.34 WHIP in 21.2 innings across his first four outings of the season. He lines up to make his next start at home against the Blue Jays on Saturday.
APRIL 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Rays finish Bronx sweep, last-place Yanks lose 5th straight
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Working behind opener Yarbrough is slated to serve as a bulk reliever behind opener Andrew Kittredge in Sunday's game against the Yankees, Steve Carney of Sports Radio 620 WDAE reports.
Impact Each of Yarbrough's three appearances this season have come as a traditional starter, but the lefty is no stranger to working behind an opener. The opener arrangement will likely allow for Yarbrough to work deeper into the contest than he would if he were on the hill in the first inning, which should increase his chances of coming away with a win if he exits the contest with Tampa Bay in the lead.
APRIL 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Hit hard in loss Yarbrough (0-2) was charged with the loss Tuesday against the Rangers after surrendering six runs on 10 hits and a walk while striking out six across six innings.
Impact Although Yarbrough was able to miss a decent number of bats while avoiding any long ball damage, the Rangers found their way onto the scoreboard. They got to Yarbrough early with an RBI single from Joey Gallo in the first inning, followed by back-to-back RBI doubles by Nick Solak and Charlie Culberson in the fourth and an RBI single by Isiah Kiner-Falefa in the sixth. The poor performance was the second in a row for the 29-year-old, who remains winless with a 6.48 ERA. Next up, Yarbrough faces a tough road matchup Sunday against the Yankees.
APRIL 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Rays' quiet bats can’t pick up Yarbrough After hitting the home run that turned Tyler Glasnow’s 14-strikeout gem into a win Monday night at Tropicana Field, Rays shortstop Willy Ada...
APRIL 14, 2021 • MLB.COM
Takes loss against Boston Yarbrough (0-1) took the loss Wednesday against the Red Sox after allowing six runs on nine hits and a walk while fanning two across five innings.
Impact Yarbrough opened the season with a strong performance against the Marlins, tossing 5.2 scoreless innings while striking out three, but he wasn't able to repeat such feat against the Red Sox and barely managed to complete five innings. Yarbrough pitched three scoreless innings but the wheels came off in the fourth, and he was never able to bounce back since then, departing the contest after a six-run fifth inning. He will attempt to bounce back in his upcoming start, scheduled for April 13 at home against the Rangers.
APRIL 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Martinez (2B, 2 RBI), Vázquez HR leads Red Sox past Rays 9-2
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Martinez's 2-run double in 12th lifts Red Sox over Rays 6-5
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Hill-Archer tandem struggles in Miami finale The Rays couldn’t have asked for better starting pitching in their first two games of the season. Tyler Glasnow threw six dazzling innings o...
APRIL 4, 2021 • MLB.COM
Shuts down Marlins in Friday's win Yarbrough didn't factor into the decision in Friday's 6-4 win over the Marlins, scattering four hits over 5.2 scoreless innings while striking out three.
Impact The southpaw dazzled through 65 pitches (41 strikes) but wasn't rewarded with a win for his efforts, as all the scoring in the game came off the bullpens. Yarbrough is expected to transition away from his hybrid role this season and be used exclusively as a traditional starter, but Friday's usage suggests he still won't be allowed to face a batter for a third time in a game very often. He'll face the Red Sox on the road Wednesday in his next scheduled starts.
APRIL 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Wendle's 3-run HR in 9th rallies Rays over Marlins 6-4
Joey Wendle’s three-run homer in the top of the ninth rallied the Tampa Bay Rays to a 6-4 victory over the Miami MarlinsAPRIL 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Yarbrough expected to start for Tampa Bay at Miami
The Miami Marlins square off against the Tampa Bay RaysAPRIL 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Meadows' homer in 8th lifts Rays over Marlins 1-0
Austin Meadows’ home run with two outs in the eighth inning was all the Tampa Bay Rays needed, as the reigning AL champions started their season with a 1-0 win over the Miami Marli...APRIL 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Bounces back in final spring start Yarbrough allowed two earned runs on three hits over 5.1 innings in a Grapefruit League win over Atlanta on Sunday. He struck out four and also hit a batter.
Impact The left-hander accomplished his solid line against a lineup full of Atlanta regulars, turning in a much better performance than when he faced them a week earlier. Yarbrough finished Grapefruit League play allowing two runs or less in three of his four trips to the mound and posted an impressive 11:2 K:BB across 13.2 innings.
MARCH 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Mad Bum gets opener for D-backs; Kluber is Yanks' No. 2
The Arizona Diamondbacks are ready to open the season in familiar fashion: with Mad Bum on the moundMARCH 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Notes: Yarbrough efficient; bats tee off The only time Ryan Yarbrough struggled in his final tuneup for the regular season was in the third inning. And his issue was more about keep...
MARCH 28, 2021 • MLB.COM
No concerns despite rocky outing Yarbrough still has manager Kevin Cash's confidence despite his rocky third spring start against Atlanta, Adam Berry of MLB.com reports. "The reason Yarbs is good is because his st...
Impact Yarbrough had a bit of a rollercoaster outing against Atlanta's regulars Sunday, retiring the first and last four batters he faced but also allowing six runs (five earned) on five hits and a walk over four innings while getting pulled twice by Cash. However, Yarbrough had mostly breezed through his first two spring starts; moreover, he owns a combined 28-16 record and 3.94 ERA over the last three seasons and has generated the lowest average exit velocity (84.6 mph) of any pitcher with at least 300 innings since 2018.
MARCH 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Scherzer faces deGrom in spring game, rematch on opening day
Max Scherzer will have the ball in his hands when he begins the final season of his seven-year, $210 million contract with the Washington NationalsMARCH 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Yarbrough dubbed 'king of weak contact' Ryan Yarbrough started and finished his outing strong in the Rays’ 11-1 loss to the Braves on Sunday afternoon at Charlotte Sports Park. He...
MARCH 21, 2021 • MLB.COM
Smooth in second start Yarbrough fired three scoreless innings in a Grapefruit League win over the Orioles on Tuesday, allowing three hits and no walks, hitting a batter and recording two strikeouts.
Impact That's two scoreless efforts (4.1 total innings) for Yarbrough to start Grapefruit League play, solidifying his projected No. 2 starter role. Yarbrough has largely displayed his usual superior control early this spring save for the one plunking Tuesday, and he heads into the 2021 campaign without any ambiguity surrounding his rotation spot for the first time in his career.
MARCH 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
