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Taylor Walls - Rare offensive production Walls went 2-for-3 with two RBI and two runs scored Friday against the Padres.

Impact Walls delivered a two-RBI single in the second inning, bringing his total on the season to only seven across 193 plate appearances. He remains the regular shortstop in Tampa Bay and does have 11 steals but otherwise offers a poor offensive profile.

AUGUST 31 • ROTOWIRE

With Manny Machado heating up, Padres take on Rays Manny Machado is heating up as August comes to a close.The San Diego slugger will aim to stay hot on Saturday as the Padres chase a series v...

AUGUST 31 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

With Manny Machado heating up, Padres take on Rays Manny Machado is heating up as August comes to a close.The San Diego slugger will aim to stay hot on Saturday as the Padres chase a series v...

AUGUST 31 • SUNHERALD.COM

San Diego Padres and Tampa Bay Rays play in game 2 of series

The San Diego Padres lead 1-0 in a three-game series with the Tampa Bay Rays

AUGUST 31 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

'Dreams come true': Machado, Caminero swap jerseys ST. PETERSBURG -- Junior Caminero could hardly keep the smile off his face or the emotion out of his words. About a decade after meeting one...

AUGUST 31 • MLB.COM

Taj takes lumps in August after ace-like July ST. PETERSBURG -- A month ago, Taj Bradley looked untouchable. He dominated July and was rewarded appropriately, as he was named American Le...

AUGUST 31 • MLB.COM

Padres rout Rays in wild one at Tropicana Field ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - The Padres hit three two-strike singles to the opposite field, ran the bases ...

AUGUST 31 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Padres belt three home runs in blowout of Rays Manny Machado homered among his three hits and drove in four runs, fueling the San Diego Padres to a 13-5 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays on...

AUGUST 31 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Manny Machado hits 3-run homer and singles twice in the Padres' 13-5 victory over the Rays

Manny Machado hit a three-run homer in the second inning and singled twice to help the San Diego Padres beat the Tampa Bay Rays 13-5 on Friday night

AUGUST 31 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Taj Bradley - Hammered for eight runs Bradley (6-9) allowed eight runs on eight hits and two walks over 2.1 innings Friday, striking out two and taking a loss against the Padres.

Impact Bradley gave up seven runs in the first two innings, including Manny Machado's three-run homer in the second frame. Bradley was charged with one more run after being lifted in the third inning. After an unbelievable run throughout most of June and July (0.82 ERA over nine starts), he's been knocked around for the last several weeks. Bradley is 0-5 with a 9.53 ERA in his last six starts, pushing his season ERA up to 4.35 through 109.2 innings. His next outing is projected to be at home against the Twins next week.

AUGUST 31 • ROTOWIRE

Rays Prospect Junior Caminero Overcome With Emotion Playing vs. His Hero Manny Machado 21-year-old phenom Junior Caminero faced his idol Manny Machado for the first time Friday night.

AUGUST 31 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

How to Watch Rays vs. Padres: TV Channel & Live Stream - August 31

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AUGUST 31 • DATA SKRIVE

Yandy Díaz - Leaves game with trainer Diaz was removed from Friday's game against the Padres with an apparent injury, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact It's unclear exactly what is bothering Diaz, but he had to be lifted for a pinch runner after he singled to left field in the fourth inning. The Rays will take a closer look at him in the clubhouse to diagnose the issue, and Jonathan Aranda, who entered as the pinch runner, could pick up a start at first base if Diaz needs to sit out Saturday.

AUGUST 31 • ROTOWIRE

Rays vs. Padres Prediction, Odds, Picks - August 31

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AUGUST 31 • DATA SKRIVE

Ben Rortvedt - Idle Friday Rortvedt is out of the lineup for Friday's game against San Diego.

Impact With left-hander Martin Perez on the mound for the Padres, Rortvedt will yield to Alex Jackson behind the dish. Rortvedt has one hit in his last 23 at-bats.

AUGUST 30 • ROTOWIRE

Brandon Lowe - On bench against lefty Lowe is out of the lineup for Friday's game against San Diego.

Impact The lefty-hitting Lowe will dodge a matchup with southpaw Martin Perez on Saturday, In Lowe's place, Jose Caballero will play second base while Taylor Walls slots in at shortstop.

AUGUST 30 • ROTOWIRE

How to watch Padres vs Rays streaming free today (8/30/2024) odds, MLB on Apple TV schedule An intriguing MLB showdown takes place today when the San Diego Padres face the Tampa Bay Rays with plenty on the line for both sides.

AUGUST 30 • OREGONLIVE.COM

Jonathan Aranda - Rejoins big club The Rays recalled Aranda from Triple-A Durham on Friday, Ryan Bass of Bally Sports Sun reports.

Impact The 26-year-old was activated off Durham's injured list last week after missing due months due to an oblique strain, and he's now returning to the big leagues. Aranda and played in 18 MLB games this season and has a .607 OPS in 52 plate appearances, though he's crushed the at Triple-A since returning from the injury, as he's gone 10-for-23 with four homers in six games.

AUGUST 30 • ROTOWIRE

Kameron Misner - Heads back to minors The Rays optioned Misner to Triple-A Durham on Friday, Ryan Bass of Bally Sports Sun reports.

Impact Misner was just 1-for-15 with 10 strikeouts during his first stint in the big leagues and made only four starts during a four-week span. Jonathan Aranda has taken Misner's spot on the roster.

AUGUST 30 • ROTOWIRE

Rays open 3-game series with the Padres

The Tampa Bay Rays host the San Diego Padres to begin a three-game series

AUGUST 30 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Junior's ascent: Rays' Caminero ready for spotlight as MLB's top prospect ST. PETERSBURG -- The Rays were getting their work in on the field at Rogers Centre in Toronto last Sept. 30, preparing for the penultimate...

AUGUST 30 • MLB.COM

How to Watch Rays vs. Padres: TV Channel & Live Stream - August 30

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AUGUST 30 • DATA SKRIVE

Rays vs. Padres Prediction, Odds, Picks - August 30

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AUGUST 29 • DATA SKRIVE

Zack Littell - Nearing return Littell (shoulder) threw a simulated game Wednesday, MLB.com reports.

Impact Manager Kevin Cash confirmed that Littell will not go on a rehab assignment. Assuming Littell's progress continues, he is expected to return to the rotation during the Rays' upcoming homestand, beginning Aug. 30 and ending Sept. 5.

AUGUST 29 • ROTOWIRE

Shane Baz - Expected back Saturday Baz (illness) is expected to start Saturday against the Padres, MLB.com reports.

Impact Baz was scratched from his start Sunday, but he threw Wednesday and is expected to throw a bullpen session Thursday. Assuming the latter goes well, he should be lined up for his return to the rotation this weekend.

AUGUST 29 • ROTOWIRE