SHANE MCCLANAHAN NEWS

McClanahan becomes 1st 8-game winner, Rays rebound from 19-run loss to beat Blue Jays 7-3

Shane McClanahan became the first eight-game winner in the major and the Tampa Bay Rays rebounded from a 19-run loss to beat the Toronto Blue Jays 7-3

MAY 25, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Seven scoreless versus Milwaukee McClanahan did not factor into the decision Friday, tossing seven scoreless innings in which he allowed six hits and one walk over during a 1-0 win over the Brewers. He struck out...

Impact McClanahan gave up a season-high four runs to the Yankees last time out, but he bounced back with his third scoreless outing of the year and completed a season-high seven innings Friday. The left-hander has been a true ace to start the campaign, posting a 2.05 ERA, 1.19 WHIP and 68:25 K:BB across 10 appearances (57 innings). McClanahan will look to stay sharp in his next start, which is tentatively scheduled during a four-game set versus Toronto.

MAY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gives up season-high four runs McClanahan did not factor into the decision Saturday, allowing four runs on five hits and four walks over four innings during a 9-8 loss to the Yankees. He struck out three.

Impact McClanahan was his usual dominant self through four shutout innings, but he allowed the first five hitters to reach in the fifth, including two-run home runs by Aaron Judge and Kyle Higashioka. The left-hander finished with season highs in walks and runs allowed while submitting season lows in innings and strikeouts, so it was easily his worst performance of the season. McClanahan now sports a 2.34 ERA, 1.22 WHIP and 61:24 K:BB through nine starts (50 innings), and he'll look to bounce back next time out, which is tentatively scheduled for a three-game weekend set versus Milwaukee.

MAY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Yankees, Rays lineups Saturday | Nestor Cortes vs. Shane McClanahan (5/13/23) The New York Yankees and Tampa Bay Rays continue their four-game series on Saturday afternoon at Yankee Stadium.

MAY 13, 2023 • NJ.COM

Strikes out seven in win McClanahan (7-0) earned the win Monday, tossing six scoreless inning in which he allowed four hits and four walks during a 3-0 win over Baltimore. He struck out seven.

Impact McClanahan tied his season high with four walks, but he was still able to complete six innings for a sixth time this year and earned his seventh win. The left-hander has been the definition of an ace through eight starts (46 innings), posting a 1.76 ERA, 1.13 WHIP and 58:20 K:BB. McClanahan will look to stay sharp next time out, which is set for a four-game weekend series versus the Yankees.

MAY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Shane McClanahan, Rays shut down Orioles, 3-0, to open series between AL's top teams Coming off a series in which they held their own against the best team in the National League, the Orioles largely did the same in their ope...

MAY 9, 2023 • MERCURYNEWS.COM

Shane McClanahan, Rays shut down Orioles, 3-0, to open series between AL's top teams Coming off a series in which they held their own against the best team in the National League, the Orioles largely did the same in their ope...

MAY 9, 2023 • TWINCITIES.COM

Is Rays' success due to team chemistry? Or is it the other way around? Beyond the obvious (home runs and dominant pitching), players and staff say Tampa Bay’s strong start is a product of teamwork and kinship.

MAY 6, 2023 • TAMPABAY.COM

Strikes out nine in sixth win McClanahan (6-0) earned the win Wednesday, allowing one run on five hits and two walks over six innings during an 8-1 win over Pittsburgh. He struck out nine.

Impact McClanahan gave a solo home run to Andrew McCutchen, but he got plenty of run support and recorded at least nine strikeouts for the third time this season en route to his sixth win. The left-hander has given up four homers over his past three starts after not allowing one through his first four outings, but he's yet to give up more than two runs in a game through his first seven appearances. McClanahan has been one of the best pitchers in the MLB thus far and currently sports a 2.03 ERA, a 1.10 WHIP and a 51:16 K:BB through 40 innings.

MAY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

McClanahan (6-0) becoming beacon of consistency for Tampa Bay ST. PETERSBURG -- Shane McClanahan has already accomplished a lot in his young career. He’s appeared in three postseasons. He’s pitched twic...

MAY 4, 2023 • MLB.COM

Shane McClanahan earns MLB-best 6th win as Rays top Pirates Shane McClanahan became the majors’ first six-game winner, Josh Lowe and Wander Franco each hit solo homers, and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the...

MAY 4, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

McClanahan improves to 6-0 as Rays beat Pirates 8-1

Shane McClanahan became baseball’s first six-game winner and the Tampa Bay Rays routed the Pittsburgh Pirates 8-1

MAY 4, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Notches fifth win of season McClanahan (5-0) earned the win Thursday, allowing two runs on five hits and two walks over five innings in a 14-5 win over the White Sox. He struck out five.

Impact McClanahan is now tied with Gerrit Cole and Joe Ryan for most wins in the league following yesterday's victory. The southpaw also ranks seventh with 42 strikeouts. The Rays' ace has firmly established himself as an elite option in fantasy ahead of his next tentative start against the Pirates in a few days.

APRIL 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Strikes out 10 in no-decision McClanahan did not factor into the decision Saturday, allowing two runs on three hits and one walk over six innings during a 4-3 win over the White Sox in extras. He struck out 10.

Impact McClanahan struck out a season-high 10 but allowed solo home runs to Eloy Jimenez and Yasmani Grandal, marking the first long balls he's surrendered this year. However, the left-hander was still in line for the win until the White Sox tied the game at 3-3 in the eight inning. McClanahan has given up two or fewer runs in each of his first five starts this season and currently sports a 1.86 ERA with a 37:10 K:BB through 29 innings.

APRIL 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Secures fourth win Sunday McClanahan (4-0) earned the win Sunday, allowing one run on four hits and two walks over six innings during a 8-1 victory over the Blue Jays. He struck out six.

Impact McClanahan was spotted a three-run lead to start the game, but he allowed the first three batters to reach in the bottom of the first, including an RBI single by Vladimir Guerrero. However, the left-hander got out of the inning by retiring the next three hitters and cruised through five scoreless frames. McClanahan has four wins in as many tries and currently sports a 1.57 ERA with a 27:11 K:BB through 23 innings.

APRIL 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

McClanahan gets fourth win, Rays rout Manoah, Blue Jays 8-1

Shane McClanahan pitched six effective innings in his fourth straight win, and the Tampa Bay Rays avoided a three-game sweep by topping the Toronto Blue Jays 8-1

APRIL 16, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rays look to avoid series sweep against the Blue Jays

The Toronto Blue Jays face the Tampa Bay Rays looking to sweep their three-game series

APRIL 16, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Fans nine BoSox in win McClanahan (3-0) picked up the win in Tuesday's 7-2 victory over Boston, allowing one run on two hits and four walks over five-plus innings. He struck out nine.

Impact The southpaw blanked the BoSox for five innings, but after McClanahan led off the sixth with a walk to Rafael Devers and a single by Justin Turner, he got the hook and eventually had to watch Devers come around to score. McClanahan generated a massive 23 swinging strikes on 95 pitches in another dominant performance, and he'll take a 1.59 ERA and 21:9 K:BB through 17 innings into his next outing, likely to come in Toronto this weekend.

APRIL 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Rays hit 4 more homers, beat Red Sox for 11th straight win

The Tampa Bay Rays ran their season-opening win streak to 11 games, using another homer from Brandon Lowe and a strong performance by Shane McClanahan to beat the Boston Red Sox 7-...

APRIL 12, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Confident Rays not surprised by 11-0 start to season

The streaking Tampa Bay Rays are running out of superlatives to describe baseball’s best start in more than three decades

APRIL 11, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rays host the Red Sox on 7-game home win streak

The Tampa Bay Rays, on a seven-game home winning streak, host the Boston Red Sox

APRIL 11, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Overcomes four walks McClanahan (2-0) allowed two earned runs on five hits and four walks while striking out six across six innings to earn the win Wednesday against the Nationals.

Impact McClanahan made his outing more difficult early on by walking a batter in each of the first three innings. He escaped those frames having allowed only one run, and he then surrendered an additional run in the fourth inning after allowing four consecutive batters to reach base. Despite some shakiness, the bottom line turned out fine for McClanahan, and he backed his six strikeouts with 14 swinging strikes across 94 pitches. Through two starts, he owns a 1.50 ERA and 1.17 WHIP with a 12:5 K:BB across 12 innings.

APRIL 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Franco and Ramirez homer in Rays 7-2 win over Nationals

Wander Franco and Harold Ramirez each had home runs to help the Tampa Bay Rays defeat the Washington Nationals 7-2

APRIL 5, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rays try to keep win streak going against the Nationals

The Tampa Bay Rays seek to keep a five-game win streak intact when they play the Washington Nationals

APRIL 5, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cruises against Tigers McClanahan (1-0) allowed four hits and one walk while striking out six across six scoreless innings to earn the win Thursday against the Tigers.

Impact McClanahan earned the Opening Day nod and delivered an excellent performance. He allowed only one extra-base hit and racked up an impressive 16 swinging strikes on 86 total pitches. Perhaps most importantly, the Rays showed little interest in limiting McClanahan after he ended the 2022 regular season with an impingement in his right shoulder.

MARCH 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE