Wacha expected to start as Tampa Bay hosts Baltimore
The Rays will send Michael Wacha to the mound Wednesday and the Orioles plan to give Keegan Akin the startJULY 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Tampa Bay slugs 2 HRs, spoils return of Orioles' Means 9-3
Francisco Mejía had a homer and five RBIs, Randy Arozarena also homered and the Tampa Bay Rays spoiled John Means’ return from a left shoulder strain, beating the Baltimore Orioles...JULY 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
LEADING OFF: Giants vs Dodgers, Nola and Means back on mound
Buster Posey and the surprising Giants continue their pivotal four-game series against the rival Dodgers in Los AngelesJULY 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Means scheduled to start for Baltimore against Tampa Bay
The Rays will roll out Shane McClanahan to the mound Tuesday and the Orioles will give John Means the startJULY 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Baltimore rookie Watkins pitches Orioles to 6-1 win vs Rays
Rookie right-hander Spenser Watkins gave up one run in six innings as the Baltimore Orioles tied a season high with their third consecutive win, 6-1 over the Tampa Bay RaysJULY 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
No-decision Friday McClanahan didn't factor into the decision in Friday's 7-1 win over the Blue Jays, allowing one run on four hits and three walks over four innings. He struck out five.
Impact In a matchup of exciting young hurlers (Alek Manoah and McClanahan), neither pitcher lasted until the fifth inning. Tampa Bay's rookie lefty tossed 58 of 91 pitches for strikes in an inefficient outing, but he did strike out at least five batters for the fourth straight start. McClanahan will take a 4.05 ERA, 1.27 WHIP and 71:21 K:BB through his first 60 big-league innings into the All-Star break.
JULY 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Rays bullpen dominates again in 7-1 win over Blue Jays
Three Tampa Bay relievers combined on five more scoreless innings, Ji-Man Choi drove in three runs and the Rays won their fifth consecutive game, 7-1 over the Toronto Blue JaysJULY 10, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
McClanahan scheduled to start for Tampa Bay against Toronto
The Blue Jays will start Alek Manoah on Friday while the Rays are expected to counter with Shane McClanahanJULY 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
5 Rays pitchers no-hit Indians for doubleheader sweep
Five Tampa Bay pitchers combined for seven hitless innings, and the Rays beat the Indians 4-0 for a doubleheader sweepJULY 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Ray scheduled to start for Toronto against Tampa Bay
The Rays will start Ryan Yarbrough on Sunday and the Blue Jays are expected to counter with Robbie RayJULY 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Falls to Blue Jays McClanahan (3-3) took the loss against Toronto on Saturday, giving up three runs (two earned) on three hits and two walks in 5.1 innings while striking out five.
Impact The only run McClanahan allowed while actually in the game was a solo home run by George Springer in the second inning. He departed in the sixth with a pair of runners on base, both of which came around to score after reliever Matt Wisler entered the game. The 24-year-old McClanahan has shown well as a rookie, logging a 66:18 K:BB in 56 innings overall while limiting opponents to three runs or fewer in each of his last five starts. He's scheduled for a return matchup against the high-powered Blue Jays next week.
JULY 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Springer homers again, Blue Jays hand Rays 5th straight loss
George Springer homered for the second straight day, Santiago Espinal hit his first career home run and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Tampa Bay Rays 6-3JULY 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Stripling expected to start for Toronto against Tampa Bay
The Blue Jays will roll out Ross Stripling to the mound Saturday and the Rays plan to give Shane McClanahan the startJULY 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Angels look to end 5-game skid against Rays
Los Angeles will try to break its five-game losing streak when the Angels take on Tampa BayJUNE 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Logs quality start in win McClanahan (3-2) allowed three runs on four hits and a pair of walks over six innings while striking out seven to earn the victory over the Angels on Saturday.
Impact The Angels were only able to get to the rookie hurler in the third inning, picking up all three of their runs on doubles by Shohei Ohtani and Anthony Rendon. McClanahan has provided back-to-back quality starts while posting a 15:3 K:BB in those two outings. In 11 starts overall, McClanahan owns a 4.09 ERA and 1.26 WHIP. His next start lines up for next Saturday against Toronto.
JUNE 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Rays win 4th in a row, send Angels to 5th straight loss
Shane McClanahan pitched six effective innings, Brett Phillips drove in three runs and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Los Angeles Angels 13-3 for their fourth straight winJUNE 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Los Angeles takes 4-game skid into matchup with Tampa Bay
Los Angeles is looking to break its four-game losing streak with a win over Tampa BayJUNE 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Lowe go-ahead HBP, Rays win; Angels' Ohtani homers again
Shohei Ohtani led off by homering for the seventh time in nine games, a long drive off an overhanging catwalk, but the Tampa Bay Rays edged the Los Angeles Angels 4-3JUNE 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
DeGrom dominates after arm scares, Mets and Braves split DH
Jacob DeGrom shouldered the load for New York in his return from another injury scare, pitching one-hit ball over five scoreless innings as the Mets beat the Atlanta Braves 4-2 to...JUNE 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Picks up first quality start McClanahan pitched six innings of one-run ball, allowing three hits and a walk while striking out a career-high eight in Sunday's loss to the Mariners. He didn't factor into the de...
Impact McClanahan delivered the best game of his young rookie season, getting to six innings for the first time this year and ringing up all eight of his strikeouts on sliders and curveballs. The only real damage done against him was a third-inning solo homer by Luis Torrens. McClanahan now owns a 4.03 ERA and 54:14 K:BB over 44.2 innings and is in line for another favorable matchup against the Angels over the weekend.
JUNE 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Long grand slam in 10th, Mariners sweep Rays in 4-game set
Shed Long Jr. hit a grand slam with two outs in the 10th inning, lifting the Seattle Mariners over the Tampa Bay Rays 6-2 for a four-game sweepJUNE 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Slumping Rays look to end 5-game skid against Mariners
Tampa Bay is looking to snap its five-game losing streak with a win over SeattleJUNE 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Crawford's slam, 10th-inning run lifts Mariners past Rays
JJUNE 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Chicago faces Tampa Bay after Keuchel's strong performance
Chicago looks to follow up a dominant performance by Tuesday starter Dallas KeuchelJUNE 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Takes second loss McClanahan (2-2) allowed three runs (two earned) on seven hits and one walk while striking out four across five innings to take the loss Tuesday against the White Sox.
Impact The only major damage McClanahan allowed was a solo home run to Adam Engel in the fifth inning. He did have to regularly work with runners on base, though his final line was skewed as four of the knocks against him were infield hits. The outing was also positive as McClanahan managed to complete five innings after working only a combined 6.1 frames across his last two starts. For the season, McClanahan has a 4.42 ERA with 46 strikeouts across 38.2 innings.
JUNE 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
