Sale works 5 scoreless in debut, Red Sox lose 3-2 to Rays
Chris Sale worked five scoreless innings in his season debut, but the Boston bullpen couldn’t hold a two-run lead in a 3-2 loss to the Tampa Bay RaysJULY 13, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Ohtani a 2-way All-Star again; 6 Yankees, 5 Braves, Astros
Los Angeles Angels sensation Shohei Ohtani repeated as a two-way All-Star when he was picked for the AL pitching staff, two days after he was elected to start at designated hitterJULY 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Racks up eight strikeouts Friday McClanahan allowed a run on three hits and two walks while striking out eight in six innings during Friday's extra-inning loss to the Reds. He didn't factor into the decision.
Impact McClanahan was incredibly sharp once again Friday, as the lone run he gave up came via a solo homer in the bottom of the third inning. However, he didn't get much run support from the Rays and was unable to pick up a third consecutive win. The southpaw now has 11 consecutive quality starts dating back to May 11, and he's posted a 1.13 ERA and 94:10 K:BB in 72 innings during that time. He's a strong candidate for the AL Cy Young Award and tentatively lines up to make his final start before the All-Star break at home against the Red Sox on Wednesday.
JULY 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Kolozsvary scores on game-ending balk as Reds beat Rays 2-1
Mark Kolozsvary scored on a game-ending balk by Matt Wisler in the 10th inning, lifting the Cincinnati Reds to a 2-1 victory over the Tampa Bay RaysJULY 9, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Reds host the Rays in first of 3-game series
The Cincinnati Reds host the Tampa Bay Rays to begin a three-game seriesJULY 8, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
LEADING OFF: Gibson dealt Cards again, Gray area in Texas
The last time Philadelphia Phillies right-hander Kyle Gibson faced the St. Louis Cardinals, they hit four consecutive home runs off him in the first inningJULY 7, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Caught Looking: Shane McClanahan and Dylan Cease took to extreme movement In the inaugural Caught Looking monthly column we also explore Julio Rodríguez's comfort level, Taylor Ward's adjustments, plus other notes.
JULY 7, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Rays' Kluber shuts down Red Sox bats in righty Bello's debut
Corey Kluber worked six scoreless innings and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Red Sox 7-1 on Wednesday night in the major league debut of Brayan Bello, the top pitching prospect in Bos...JULY 7, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
AL East midseason check-in: Yankees dominating above wild-card fray
The Yankees are on pace to make history, while the rest of the AL East is fighting for a wild card. Jake Mintz assesses the division at the...JULY 6, 2022
Continues Cy Young chase McClanahan (9-3) earned the win in the first game of Saturday's doubleheader, allowing one run on three hits and one walk over seven innings in a 6-2 win over the Blue Jays. He str...
Impact Fans in Rogers Centre were robbed of a potentially great pitchers' duel, as Kevin Gausman left in the second inning after taking a comebacker off his ankle. Casey Lawrence entered in relief and was no match for McClanahan, who got 19 called strikes and 18 swinging strikes on 94 pitches. McClanahan now sits with a 1.74 ERA and 0.81 WHIP, and is arguably the favorite for the AL Cy Young Award at roughly the midway point of the season.
JULY 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Rays get lots of hits, strong Shane McClanahan start to beat Blue Jays in first game of doubleheader TORONTO — The Rays expected the strong start from likely All-Star Shane McClanahan in Saturday’s opening game of a doubleheader.
JULY 2, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM
Rays get lots of hits, strong Shane McClanahan start to beat Blue Jays in first game of doubleheader TORONTO — The Rays expected the strong start from likely All-Star Shane McClanahan in Saturday’s opening game of a doubleheader.
JULY 2, 2022 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
Mejía HRs twice, Rays sweep doubleheader with Blue Jays
Francisco Mejía homered twice and Isaac Paredes had three hits and five RBIs, including a three-run home run, as the Tampa Bay Rays swept a doubleheader against the Toronto Blue Ja...JULY 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Rays try to stop road skid, take on the Blue Jays
The Tampa Bay Rays will aim to break their three-game road skid in a matchup with the Toronto Blue JaysJULY 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
LEADING OFF: Rookies Morel, Hall look to extend homer runs
Cubs rookie Christopher Morel has homered in three straight games and looks to keep up the run when he faces Boston at Wrigley Field on SaturdayJULY 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Guerrero drives in 3, Blue Jays beat Rays 9-2 on Canada Day
José Berríos pitched five innings to snap a three-start winless streak, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. drove in three runs, and the Toronto Blue Jays celebrated Canada Day by beating the Ta...JULY 1, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Rest of season fantasy baseball pitcher rankings: Shane McClanahan is the No. 3 SP John Laghezza has ranked all the pitchers — SPs and RPs separately — for the rest of the 2022 fantasy baseball season.
JULY 1, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Fans 10 in win McClanahan (8-3) earned the win Sunday against Pittsburgh, striking out 10 while allowing one run on four hits in seven innings.
Impact McClanahan spent the day confusing hitters and inducing weak contact as he dominated the Pirates lineup. After he allowed a one-out double in the fourth, the lefty retired the last 11 batters he faced. Over his last nine starts, the 25-year-old has a 1.07 ERA and 76:6 K:BB in 59 innings and has tossed at least six innings while allowing two earned runs or fewer in each appearance. His next start will likely be next weekend in Toronto.
JUNE 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
McClanahan strikes out 10, Rays beat Pirates 4-2 for sweep
Shane McClanahan struck out 10 over seven innings, Tampa Bay had a three-run seventh keyed by an overturend call and the Rays completed a three-game sweep by beating the Pittsburgh...JUNE 26, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Rays play the Pirates after Arozarena's 4-hit game
The Tampa Bay Rays play the Pittsburgh Pirates after Randy Arozarena's four-hit game on SaturdayJUNE 26, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Paredes hits 2-run single as Rays rally past Pirates 6-5
Isaac Paredes hit a solo homer in the eighth inning and a two-run single with two outs in the ninth, sending the Tampa Bay Rays to a 6-5 victory over the Pittsburgh PiratesJUNE 25, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Guardians score 4 in 9th to rally past Twins 11-10
Oscar Gonzalez tied the game with a two-run single and scored on Owen Miller’s go-ahead sacrifice fly as the Cleveland Guardians rallied for four runs in the ninth inning to beat t...JUNE 23, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Impressive in no-decision McClanahan allowed one run on four hits and one walk while striking out eight over six innings against the Yankees on Monday. He did not factor in the decision.
Impact McClanahan served up a first-inning solo shot to Anthony Rizzo but did not allow any runs for the remainder of his outing. He notched 16 swinging strikes and racked up eight punchouts but had to settle for a no-decision as Yankees ace Gerrit Cole carried a no-hitter into the eighth frame. McClanahan has allowed two or fewer earned runs in nine consecutive starts and has posted a 1.26 ERA, 0.78 WHIP and 71:9 K:BB while collecting six wins over that span. He ranks third in the majors with a 1.81 ERA on the season.
JUNE 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Cole no-hit bid into 8th, Yanks beat Rays 4-2 for 50th win
Gerrit Cole took a no-hit bid into the eighth inning, Aaron Hicks hit a tiebreaking triple in the ninth as Manuel Margot slammed into the right-field wall and the New York Yankees...JUNE 21, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Rays trying to stay afloat as injuries hurt offense
The Tampa Bay Rays came into the season with Wander Franco at shortstop, Brandon Lowe at second base and Mike Zunino behind the plateJUNE 20, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
