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Aranda homers in a third straight game and the Rays beat the Blue Jays 4-3 for a 3-game sweep

Jonathan Aranda homered in a third straight game and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Toronto Blue Jays 4-3 to complete a three-game sweep

SEPTEMBER 22 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Baz stays sharp, Aranda homers again as Rays sweep Blue Jays ST. PETERSBURG -- The Rays used a familiar formula to sweep the Blue Jays this weekend. Combining great pitching with a key home run by Jona...

SEPTEMBER 22 • MLB.COM

MLB Gameday: Blue Jays 3, Rays 4 Final Score (09/22/2024) Follow MLB results with FREE box scores, pitch-by-pitch strikezone info, and Statcast data for Blue Jays vs. Rays at Tropicana Field

SEPTEMBER 22 • MLB.COM

Umpire Larry Vanover is retiring after big league career that started in 1991

Umpire Larry Vanover plans to retire, ending a big league career that started in 1991

SEPTEMBER 22 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Yandy Díaz - Not in Tampa Bay lineup Diaz is absent from the lineup for Sunday's game versus the Blue Jays.

Impact Brandon Lowe is getting a start in the designated hitter spot in this one, while Jonathan Aranda will cover first base. Diaz's playing time has slipped a bit this month, as this is the sixth time he's been out of the Rays' lineup.

SEPTEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Christopher Morel - Taking seat Sunday Morel is not in the lineup for Sunday's contest against the Blue Jays.

Impact Dylan Carlson will patrol left field and bat leadoff for the Rays. The Blue Jays are using a right-handed opener in Ryan Burr and are then expected to turn to lefty Ryan Yarbrough in bulk relief, so Morel is a candidate to enter mid-game.

SEPTEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

How to Watch Rays vs. Blue Jays: TV Channel & Live Stream - September 22

Preview the Sept. 22 matchup between the Tampa Bay Rays and Toronto Blue Jays with recent trends, how to watch, livestream info, and more.

SEPTEMBER 22 • DATA SKRIVE

Rays turn to Shane Baz in bid for series sweep of Blue Jays The Tampa Bay Rays will bid for a three-game series sweep of the Toronto Blue Jays on Sunday afternoon when the American League East rivals...

SEPTEMBER 22 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Rays host the Blue Jays on 3-game home win streak

The Tampa Bay Rays host the Toronto Blue Jays trying to continue a three-game home winning streak

SEPTEMBER 22 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rays move into 3rd place in AL East in win over Blue Jays ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Taj Bradley was confident, even with his pitch count getting to triple digits...

SEPTEMBER 22 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Jonathan Aranda - Homers again in win Aranda went 2-for-3 with two-run home run, a walk and an additional run scored in Saturday's 3-2 win over the Blue Jays.

Impact Aranda homered for the second straight contest, crushing a 414-foot blast off Yariel Rodriguez in the third inning. The 26-year-old has hit safely in eight of his past 10 games while going deep four times. On the season, he is hitting .248 with five long balls, 11 RBI and 19 runs scored across 117 plate appearances.

SEPTEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Drew Rasmussen - Earns two-inning save Rasmussen earned the save against the Blue Jays on Saturday, striking out three over two perfect innings.

Impact Rasmussen totaled 28 pitches over two innings and earned his first save since 2021. The 29-year-old has posted a 2.55 ERA, 1.05 WHIP and 29:6 K:BB across 24.2 innings this season while working as an opener and reliever.

SEPTEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Yariel Rodríguez strikes out three vs. the Rays | 09/21/2024 Yariel Rodríguez strikes out three batters in four innings of work during his start against the Rays

SEPTEMBER 21 • MLB.COM

Jonathan Aranda stays hot, leads Rays past Blue Jays Jonathan Aranda homered for the second straight game, starter Taj Bradley broke a seven-game losing skid, and the Tampa Bay Rays secured a w...

SEPTEMBER 21 • SACBEE.COM

Taj Bradley - Allows one run in win Bradley (7-11) earned the win against the Blue Jays on Saturday, allowing one run on six hits and two walks with four strikeouts over five innings.

Impact Bradley generated 12 whiffs on 103 pitches and performed well enough to earn first win since July 25. The 23-year-old has yielded four or more earned runs in six of his past 10 outings but has earned a quality start and a victory in two of his past three. On the season, he owns a 4.30 ERA, 1.25 WHIP and 147:46 K:BB across 132 innings and lines up to face the Red Sox in his final start of the campaign.

SEPTEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Jonathan Aranda homers as the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Toronto Blue Jays 3-2

Jonathan Aranda homered for the second consecutive game, helping Taj Bradley and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Toronto Blue Jays 3-2

SEPTEMBER 21 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

MLB Gameday: Blue Jays 2, Rays 3 Final Score (09/21/2024) Follow MLB results with FREE box scores, pitch-by-pitch strikezone info, and Statcast data for Blue Jays vs. Rays at Tropicana Field

SEPTEMBER 21 • MLB.COM

MLB Gameday: Blue Jays 2, Rays 3 Final Score (09/21/2024) Follow MLB results with FREE box scores, pitch-by-pitch strikezone info, and Statcast data for Blue Jays vs. Rays at Tropicana Field

SEPTEMBER 21 • MLB.COM

José Caballero - On bench Saturday Caballero is out of the lineup for Saturday's game against the Blue Jays.

Impact Caballero will yield to Taylor Walls at shortstop Saturday, marking the second time in four games that Caballero was withheld from the starting nine. In September, Caballero is 11-for-49 (.224) with a 32.1 percent K rate.

SEPTEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Jonny DeLuca - Absent from starting nine DeLuca is out of the lineup for Saturday's game against the Blue Jays.

Impact DeLuca's playing time continues to trend downward, as the centerfielder hits the bench for the fifth time in eight games. Once again, Jose Siri will man center field Saturday. In September, DeLuca is 16-for-54 (.296) with two homers and three stolen bases.

SEPTEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Jonathan Aranda - Pops fourth homer Aranda went 1-for-3 with a solo home run Friday against the Blue Jays.

Impact Aranda has started five straight games and 12 of the Rays' last 14 contests. He's played primarily at first base but has also made three starts at second base-- including Friday night. Since Aranda has gotten regular playing time, he's gone 12-for-44 with three home runs, four RBI and seven runs scored while striking out only 14 percent of the time.

SEPTEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Tyler Alexander - Delivers 4.1 shutout frames Alexander didn't factor into the decision Friday against Toronto, allowing two hits and a walk over 4.1 shutout innings. He struck out six.

Impact Alexander was sharp Friday, holding Toronto to just two singles, though he'd fail to qualify for the win as the Rays turned to the bullpen in the fifth inning after Alexander hit 65 pitches. Still, it was an encouraging performance from the left-hander, who had allowed 20 earned runs and eight homers in his previous six outings (27.1 innings). Overall, Alexander is 6-5 with a 5.35 ERA, 1.27 WHIP and 84:24 K:BB over 102.2 innings this year. He's lined up to face the Tigers on the road next week in what'll likely be his final start of the season.

SEPTEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Hunter Bigge - Records first big-league save Bigge earned the save in Friday's 1-0 win over Toronto, striking out two in a perfect ninth inning.

Impact Bigge put the finishing touches on the Rays' shutout victory, setting the Blue Jays down in order to lock down his first save in the majors. The 26-year-old Bigge has allowed just two earned runs in 11.2 innings with Tampa Bay this season. Overall, he's posted a 1.80 ERA, 1.20 WHIP and 19:4 K:BB across 15 innings between the Rays and Cubs this year.

SEPTEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Tampa Bay Rays and Toronto Blue Jays meet in game 2 of series

The Tampa Bay Rays host the Toronto Blue Jays, leading the series 1-0

SEPTEMBER 21 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

How to Watch Rays vs. Blue Jays: TV Channel & Live Stream - September 21

Preview the Sept. 21 matchup between the Tampa Bay Rays and Toronto Blue Jays with recent trends, how to watch, livestream info, and more.

SEPTEMBER 21 • DATA SKRIVE