How to Watch Rays vs. Diamondbacks: TV Channel & Live Stream - August 16
Preview the August 16 matchup between the Tampa Bay Rays and Arizona Diamondbacks with recent trends, how to watch, livestream info, and mor...AUGUST 15 • DATA SKRIVE
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Cole Sulser - Optioned to Triple-A The Rays optioned Sulser to Triple-A Durham on Thursday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Impact Sulser struck out two in a scoreless inning in his lone appearance after the Rays recalled him this past weekend. The transaction clears a spot for Ryan Pepiot (knee), who will return from the 15-day injured list to start Friday against the Diamondbacks.
AUGUST 15 • ROTOWIRE
Spring training schedule to open Feb. 20 with Cubs-Dodgers in Glendale, Arizona
The 2025 spring training schedule opens Feb. 20 when the Los Angeles Dodgers host the Chicago Cubs in the Cactus League opener at Glendale, ArizonaAUGUST 15 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Sex abuse trial of Rays shortstop Wander Franco delayed until September The second phase of Wander Franco's trial on charges of sexually abusing a minor was delayed until Sept. 26.
AUGUST 15 • TORONTOSUN.COM
'Not coming easy': Rays bats can't escape slump ST. PETERSBURG -- When the Rays visited Minute Maid Park earlier this month, they may have caught the Astros at the right time. They limited...
AUGUST 15 • MLB.COM
Junior Caminero - Logs first big-league steal Caminero went 0-for-3 with a walk and a stolen base in Wednesday's 2-1 extra-inning loss to the Astros.
Impact Caminero has gone 1-for-7 with a walk and three strikeouts over his first two major-league games this season. He's started against both a left-hander and a right-hander in those contests, which suggests the Rays are willing to let the top prospect handle an everyday role initially. His steal Wednesday was his first in the majors, though it's not likely to be a big part of his game since he's never stolen more than 12 bases across all levels in a single year.
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Taylor Walls - Two steals in Wednesday's loss Walls went 1-for-3 with a walk, two stolen bases and one run scored in Wednesday's 2-1 extra-inning loss to the Astros.
Impact Walls had one of the Rays' two hits in the contest. The shortstop has also managed to log four steals on five attempts over 11 games in August while batting .269 (7-for-26) this month. It's a welcome sign of success at the plate when compared to his meager .169/.290/.231 slash line for the year. Walls has added nine steals, four RBI, 16 runs scored and no home runs over 155 plate appearances. With third-base prospect Junior Caminero replacing Curtis Mead in the majors, Walls' playing time could still take a slight hit since Jose Caballero will likely have to get more of his time at shortstop moving forward.
AUGUST 15 • ROTOWIRE
Zack Littell - Steady in no-decision Littell allowed one run on one hit and two walks while striking out three over five innings in a no-decision versus the Astros on Wednesday.
Impact Aside from a Jeremy Pena solo home run in the fifth inning, Littell was in control, though he threw just 68 pitches (44 strikes) in this start. That matches his lowest pitch count since the start of July -- he'd thrown no fewer than 79 pitches in any of his last six starts. He's now at a 4.03 ERA, 1.32 WHIP and 116:26 K:BB through 129.2 innings over 24 starts this year. Littell is tentatively projected for a favorable road start against the Athletics in his next outing.
AUGUST 15 • ROTOWIRE
Rays pitch well, hit poorly and lose in extra innings to Astros ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Wednesday’s game looked like a lot of other recent Rays performances - includ...
AUGUST 15 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
Astros need 10 innings but complete sweep of Rays Mauricio Dubon lined a go-ahead, two-out single in the 10th inning as the Houston Astros won their eighth straight game Wednesday night, bea...
AUGUST 15 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
Astros need 10 innings but complete sweep of Rays Mauricio Dubon lined a go-ahead, two-out single in the 10th inning as the Houston Astros won their eighth straight game Wednesday night, bea...
AUGUST 15 • THESTATE.COM
Dubón has RBI single in 10th and Astros beat Rays 2-1 for season-best 8th straight win
two scoreless innings and the AL West-leading Houston Astros won their season-high eighth straight game by beating the Tampa Bay Rays 2-1AUGUST 15 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
The Mookie Betts deal and the 15 worst MLB trades of the past decade
Colin Cowherd believes the Mookie Betts trade is one of the two worst in MLB history. Here's a look at the 15 worst trades over the past dec...AUGUST 14
Sexual abuse trial of Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco is delayed until Sept. 26
The second phase of Wander Franco's trial on charges of sexually abusing a minor was delayed until Sept. 26AUGUST 14 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
José Caballero - Heading to bench Wednesday Caballero is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Astros, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Impact The promotion of Junior Caminero from Triple-A Durham earlier this week means that Caballero's opportunities at third base will be limited moving forward, but Caballero started at shortstop Tuesday and could also have avenues to playing time at second base or in the corner outfield. He'll exit the starting nine Wednesday, but Caballero's standing as a near-everyday player still appears fairly stable for now.
AUGUST 14 • ROTOWIRE
Ryan Pepiot - Returning from IL on Friday Pepiot (knee) is scheduled to be activated from the 15-day injured list to start Friday versus the Diamondbacks, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Impact The right-hander has been sidelined for the past month due to an infection in his right knee from a bug bite, but he's ready to rejoin the Rays after one rehab appearance with Double-A Montgomery. Pepiot threw 69 pitches across 3.1 innings during the outing, so he could still have minor workload limitations in his first start back with Tampa Bay. The 26-year-old has a 3.92 ERA, 1.08 WHIP and 94:31 K:BB across 87.1 innings this season.
AUGUST 14 • ROTOWIRE
Preliminary hearing for Rays' Wander Franco delayed until late September The preliminary hearing on charges filed in the Dominican Republic against Tampa Bay Rays shortstop ...
AUGUST 14 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Yoniel Curet - Moves up to Double-A The Rays promoted Curet from High-A Bowling Green to Double-A Montgomery on Wednesday.
Impact The 21-year-old righty earned the bump up to Double-A after turning in a 3.28 ERA and 122:49 K:BB across 93.1 innings at Bowling Green. Curet already possesses a spot on the Rays' 40-man roster, though he probably won't be a realistic option for the Tampa Bay rotation until the second half of the 2025 season.
AUGUST 14 • ROTOWIRE
Sam Dykstra on Jackson Holliday and Junior Caminero | 08/14/2024 MLB Pipeline Reporter Sam Dykstra discusses Jackson Holliday, Junior Caminero and other top prospects in the new MLB Top 100 Prospect list
AUGUST 14 • MLB.COM
Astros seek to extend win streak, take on the Rays
The Houston Astros will try to continue a seven-game win streak with a victory over the Tampa Bay RaysAUGUST 14 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Surging Astros have sights on series sweep vs. Rays The Houston Astros and Tampa Bay Rays have help on the way, but one of the clubs needs it more than the other.Houston, after recording a 3-2...
AUGUST 14 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM
Shane Baz - Goes seven innings in loss Baz (0-2) took the loss Tuesday against the Astros, allowing three runs on seven hits and two walks over seven innings. He struck out six.
Impact While he ultimately came away with the loss Tuesday, it was a solid outing from Baz, who delivered a season-high seven innings after he was tagged for four runs in just 4.1 frames against the Cardinals in his last start. The 25-year-old Baz now has a 4.21 ERA with a 1.43 WHIP and 32:14 K:BB through his first 36.1 innings this season. He's currently slated to face the A's on the road early next week in his next start.
AUGUST 14 • ROTOWIRE
Alex Bregman homers again as Astros edge Rays Sizzling Houston hitter Alex Bregman drilled a go-ahead homer, Yusei Kikuchi stifled Tampa Bay for the second time in two weeks and the Astr...
AUGUST 14 • KANSASCITY.COM
Bregman and Peña homer as the AL West-leading Astros beat the Rays 3-2
Alex Bregman and Jeremy Peña homered, and the AL West-leading Houston Astros won their seventh consecutive game by beating the Tampa Bay Rays 3-2AUGUST 14 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
How to Watch Astros vs. Rays: TV Channel & Live Stream - August 14
Preview the August 14 matchup between the Houston Astros and Tampa Bay Rays with recent trends, how to watch, livestream info, and more.AUGUST 14 • DATA SKRIVE
