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How to Watch Orioles vs. Rays: TV Channel & Live Stream - September 6

Preview the Sept. 6 matchup between the Baltimore Orioles and Tampa Bay Rays with recent trends, how to watch, livestream info, and more.

SEPTEMBER 5 • DATA SKRIVE

Orioles vs. Rays Prediction, Odds, Picks - September 6

Preview the Sept. 6 matchup between the Baltimore Orioles and Tampa Bay Rays with odds over/under, game spread, betting lines and more.

SEPTEMBER 5 • DATA SKRIVE

José Caballero - Absent from lineup Caballero is not in the lineup for Thursday's game versus the Twins.

Impact Caballero had two hits, scored two runs and drove in a run in Wednesday's win over the Twins, but he'll get a breather Thursday. He will yield to Taylor Walls at shortstop for the series finale.

SEPTEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Ben Rortvedt - Taking seat Thursday Rortvedt is not in the lineup for Thursday's contest against the Twins.

Impact Rortvedt caught the night game Wednesday, so he will be given some rest for Thursday's matinee. Logan Driscoll will do the catching for the Rays.

SEPTEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Austin Shenton - Back in big leagues The Rays recalled Shenton from Triple-A Durham on Thursday, Tricia Whitaker of Bally Sports Sun reports.

Impact Shenton has a .697 OPS in 44 plate appearances during his time in the big leagues this season and has posted an .858 OPS with 20 homers this year at Durham. He could see the occasional start against left-handed pitching.

SEPTEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Mason Montgomery - Summoned from minors The Rays selected Montgomery's contract from Triple-A Durham on Thursday, Tricia Whitaker of Bally Sports Sun reports.

Impact Montgomery has taken off since moving to the bullpen full-time at Durham last month, turning in 9.2 scoreless innings with a 20:5 K:BB. The left-hander could eventually work his way into high-leverage situations but should work in middle relief initially. Montgomery will be making his major-league debut when/if he gets into a game.

SEPTEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Tyler Alexander - Optioned to Triple-A The Rays optioned Alexander to Triple-A Durham on Thursday, Tricia Whitaker of Bally Sports Sun reports.

Impact Alexander allowed four runs over 3.2 innings in bulk relief Wednesday, picking up a win over the Twins. He wasn't going to be available to pitch for a few days, so the Rays will replace him with a fresh arm.

SEPTEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Alex Jackson - DFA'd by Tampa Bay The Rays designated Jackson for assignment Thursday, Tricia Whitaker of Bally Sports Sun reports.

Impact Jackson has slashed only .122/.201/.237 in 58 games this season. The Rays will now use Logan Driscoll as their backup catcher behind Ben Rortvedt.

SEPTEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Yandy Díaz - Swats 13th homer Diaz went 2-for-4 with a walk and a two-run home run in Wednesday's 9-4 win over the Twins.

Impact He took Louie Varland deep in the fourth inning, capping an eight-run eruption for the Rays offense. It's Diaz's 13th homer of the season, and third in his last six games as he catches fire for the home stretch. Over 28 contests since the beginning of August, the 33-year-old is slashing .294/.362/.461 with 12 RBI and 12 runs.

SEPTEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Tyler Alexander - Carried to win by offense Alexander (6-4) picked up the win Wednesday, coughing up four runs on nine hits over 3.2 innings in a 9-4 victory over the Twins. He struck out two without walking a batter.

Impact The southpaw entered a scoreless game in the top of the fourth inning and watched the Tampa Bay offense erupt for eight runs in the bottom of the frame, but Alexander fell apart himself in the seventh, serving up homers to Kyle Farmer and Carlos Santana. Alexander is rounding out a six-man rotation for the Rays, as the team doesn't get its next day off until Sept. 16, but he's been very ineffective in that role -- over his last four appearances, he's been tagged for seven homers in 18 innings, leading to a 7.50 ERA. Assuming he gets another turn, his next outing is scheduled to come on the road early next week in Philadelphia.

SEPTEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Twins going for split of series with Rays The Minnesota Twins and Tampa Bay Rays will close out their four-game series Thursday with a matinee affair in St.Petersburg, Fla., that wil...

SEPTEMBER 5 • KANSASCITY.COM

Rays play the Twins with 2-1 series lead

The Tampa Bay Rays lead 2-1 in a four-game series with the Minnesota Twins

SEPTEMBER 5 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rays erupt for 8-run inning to halt slump, win 2nd straight vs. Twins ST. PETERSBURG -- Just before game time Wednesday night, violent storms swept through the Tampa Bay area. Streets were flooded. Once safely...

SEPTEMBER 5 • MLB.COM

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SEPTEMBER 5 • MLB.COM

Twins done in by sloppy 8-run inning in loss to Rays Sometimes all it really does take is one bad inning.

SEPTEMBER 5 • SUNHERALD.COM

Eight-run inning sends Rays to blowout of Twins Yandy Diaz clubbed a two-run homer in Tampa Bay’s eight-run fourth inning as the Rays blasted the Minnesota Twins 9-4 on Wednesday in St.Pet...

SEPTEMBER 5 • KANSASCITY.COM

Rays have a big inning, and nab a big win over Twins ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Manager Kevin Cash has been talking for what seems nearly the entire season a...

SEPTEMBER 5 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Díaz hits a 2-run homer to complete an 8-run 4th inning and the Rays beat the Twins 9-4

Yandy Díaz hit a two-run homer to complete an eight-run fourth inning and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Minnesota Twins 9-4

SEPTEMBER 5 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

How to Watch Twins vs. Rays: TV Channel & Live Stream - September 5

Preview the Sept. 5 matchup between the Minnesota Twins and Tampa Bay Rays with recent trends, how to watch, livestream info, and more.

SEPTEMBER 5 • DATA SKRIVE

Twins vs. Rays Prediction, Odds, Picks - September 5

Preview the Sept. 5 matchup between the Minnesota Twins and Tampa Bay Rays with odds over/under, game spread, betting lines and more.

SEPTEMBER 5 • DATA SKRIVE

Jose Siri - Sitting out Wednesday Siri is not in the lineup for Wednesday's contest against the Twins.

Impact Siri was away from the Rays on Monday due to a personal issue before returning to the lineup Tuesday, but he'll take a seat for the third game of the series. Jonny DeLuca will be in center field and bat fifth for Tampa Bay.

SEPTEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Christopher Morel - Absent from Tampa Bay lineup Morel is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game versus the Twins.

Impact It's a routine day off for Morel, who had started each of the previous eight tilts. Brandon Lowe will cover second base and Junior Caminero will be in the designated hitter slot for the Rays.

SEPTEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Tyler Alexander - Slated for bulk relief Wednesday Alexander is expected to serve as a bulk reliever behind opening pitcher Cole Sulser in Wednesday's game against the Twins, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Even with Zack Littell returning from the injured list to start Monday's series opener versus Minnesota, the Rays will at least temporarily expand the rotation to six men to include Alexander. Since being recalled from Triple-A Durham on Aug. 17, Alexander has made three appearances, tossing 14.1 innings and striking out 10 while allowing 11 earned runs on 15 hits and five walks.

SEPTEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Josh Lowe - Nabs two more bases Lowe went 1-for-3 with a walk and two stolen bases Tuesday against the Twins.

Impact Lowe continues to be aggressive on the basepaths, as 11 of his 21 stolen bases have come in his last 22 games. His all-around performance has also improved after an injury-plagued first half, as he's maintained a .291 average with four homers, 16 RBI and 16 runs scored across 38 contests since the All-Star break.

SEPTEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Jonathan Aranda - Makes second start since promotion Aranda went 1-for-3 with an RBI and a run scored Tuesday against the Twins.

Impact Aranda was in the lineup at first base and made his second start in five games since being recalled. So long as the Rays' infield remains healthy, it appears that Aranda will struggle to get consistent playing time. He's gone 2-for-10 with a double, two RBI and two runs scored since being recalled.

SEPTEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE