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Corey Kluber - Sharp in first win of year Kluber (1-1) picked up the win in Friday's 6-1 victory over the Twins, allowing one run on one hit over six innings. He struck out six without walking a batter.

Impact The right-hander fired an efficient 71 pitches (48 strikes) before exiting the game with his first win and first quality start of the season. Kluber isn't the ace he was at his peak in Cleveland, but the 36-year-old has had a solid start to 2022, posting a 3.05 ERA, 1.16 WHIP and 18:5 K:BB through 20.2 innings.

APRIL 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Rays look to keep home win streak going, host the Twins

The Tampa Bay Rays, on a three-game home winning streak, host the Minnesota Twins

APRIL 30, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rookie and the vet help Rays slow Twins' roll ST. PETERSBURG -- The Twins arrived at Tropicana Field on Friday as the hottest team in the Majors. They swept a six-game homestand for the...

APRIL 30, 2022 • MLB.COM

No-no-no-no-no! 5 Mets pitchers combine to no-hit Phillies

New York Mets starter Tylor Megill and four relievers combined on the first no-hitter of the Major League Baseball season, teaming up to throw a whopping 159 pitches and beat the P...

APRIL 30, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Corey Kluber, Josh Lowe step up as Rays cool off Twins ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The Twins rolled into Tropicana Field Friday with a seven-game winning streak and a handful of familiar faces, includ...

APRIL 30, 2022 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Lowe, Zunino homer, Rays beat Twins to end 7-game win streak

Josh Lowe and Mike Zunino homered for the first time this season, Corey Kluber gave up one hit in six innings and the Tampa Bay Rays beat Minnesota 6-1 to snap the Twins’ seven-gam...

APRIL 30, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Mets pitching combined no-hitter thru 8 innings vs Phillies

New York Mets starter Tylor Megill and a trio of relievers have combined to pitch eight no-hit innings against the Philadelphia Phillies

APRIL 30, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rays take an early lead, snap Twins' seven-game winning streak ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The Twins entered Friday with an earned-run average among their starting pitchers that led the American League. The s...

APRIL 30, 2022 • TWINCITIES.COM

Ji-Man Choi - Available off bench Choi (elbow) is feeling better and is available off the bench if needed Friday, radio broadcaster Steve Carney reports.

Impact Choi is on the bench for the second game in a row while dealing with a slightly hyperextended left elbow, but it looks as though he could be back in action soon. Yandy Diaz will start at first base Friday against the Twins.

APRIL 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ryan Yarbrough - Trending toward return The Rays are leaning toward having Yarbrough (groin) join the major-league club for his next turn through the rotation, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times

Impact Yarbrough threw 59 pitches at Triple-A Durham on Thursday and felt good afterward. While the Rays haven't made a firm decision regarding his next steps, it's certainly possible that he returns to the majors for his next start, which tentatively lines up for Tuesday in Oakland. The southpaw likely wouldn't be built up to a full workload if he's ultimately activated early next week, but he appears to be nearly back to full health.

APRIL 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Manuel Margot - Steps out of lineup Margot is not in the lineup Friday against the Twins, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.

Impact Margot started the past four games and will receive a day off after going 2-for-13 with two walks and an RBI during that stretch. Brett Phillips will start in right field Friday for the Rays.

APRIL 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Mike Zunino - Rejoins lineup Friday Zunino (biceps) is starting at catcher and batting seventh Friday against Minnesota, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.

Impact Zunino sat out the past two games after leaving Tuesday's contest with a left biceps strain, but he'll return to the lineup for Friday's series opener. The 31-year-old has struggled so far in 2022 and is hitting .083/.128/.111 with a 35.9 percent strikeout rate in 39 plate appearances.

APRIL 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ji-Man Choi - Sitting again Friday Choi (elbow) is not in the lineup Friday against the Twins, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.

Impact Choi will sit for the second consecutive contest while dealing with a slight hyperextension of his left elbow. The 30-year-old isn't expected to require a stint on the injured list, but he'll miss at least two games. Yandy Diaz will receive another look at first base while Taylor Walls mans the hot corner.

APRIL 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ben Bowden - Claimed by Rays Bowden was claimed off waivers by the Rays on Friday.

Impact Bowden made his big-league debut last season, struggling to a 6.56 ERA. He's allowed seven runs in 7.2 innings for Triple-A Albuquerque so far this year. He'll remain at the Triple-A level for his new organization.

APRIL 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

J.P. Feyereisen - Earns win against Seattle Feyereisen (1-0) did not allow a baserunner while striking out two across two scoreless innings to earn the win Thursday against the Mariners.

Impact Feyereisen was the third pitcher into a bullpen game for the Rays, and he managed to stay out of trouble primarily through inducing groundball outs. He has opened the season with 9.1 scoreless innings while maintaining a perfect 11:0 K:BB. Feyereisen has been utilized in a number of roles -- including opener and high-leverage reliever -- and has recorded two holds and a win as a result.

APRIL 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Twins seek to continue win streak, take on the Rays

The Minnesota Twins will attempt to continue a seven-game win streak with a victory against the Tampa Bay Rays

APRIL 29, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ryan Thompson - Earns second save Thompson picked up the save, striking out the only batter he faced in a 2-1 win Thursday over Seattle.

Impact Thompson entered the game with two on and two out and struck out Tom Murphy looking to finish the game. It was the second save for the righty in as many chances. Andrew Kittredge has received the most save opportunities and Thompson is second, although Thursday's save opportunity only came about when a misplayed ball extended the inning. The 29-year-old has not allowed a run this season and has proven trustworthy in high-leverage situations.

APRIL 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jeffrey Springs - Decent as opener Springs opened and allowed a run on three hits in 2.2 innings while striking out three in a 2-1 win Thursday over Seattle. He did not factor into the decision.

Impact Springs served as the opener and lasted a season-best 2.2 innings. He allowed a two-out triple in the first inning but otherwise shut down the Mariners. It was the first appearance for the lefty in five days, following a stint on the COVID-19 injured list. He's been highly effective in the early going for the Rays, accumulating a 0.93 ERA and 0.83 WHIP while striking out 12 in 9.2 innings.

APRIL 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Wander Franco - Swipes bag, walks Franco went 0-for-3 with a walk and a stolen base in a 2-1 win Thursday over Seattle.

Impact After being retired in his first three at-bats, Franco walked and stole second in the eighth but was unable to come around to score. It was his second stolen base of the season and just the third time he's reached on a free pass. The phenom has been praised for his plate discipline and walked more than he struck out in his brief minor-league career. He's played only 88 games at the major-league level and it may take a little while for the 21-year-old's on-base skills to reach their full potential.

APRIL 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Brett Phillips - Two RBI, steal Phillips went 2-for-3 with a stolen base and two RBI in a 2-1 win Thursday over Seattle.

Impact Phillips drove in Harold Ramirez twice with singles, accounting for all the Rays' offense. He stole his third base of the year following his second hit but was left stranded. It was the first appearance for the charismatic outfielder in five days and the first time he recorded two hits in a game this season. After walking in 10.5 percent of his plate appearances in his first five seasons, the 27-year-old has only walked once in 31 trips to the plate this season.

APRIL 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ryan Yarbrough - Throws 59 pitches in rehab outing Yarbrough (groin) allowed two runs (none earned) on four hits and two walks while striking out four across 2.2 innings in a rehab start with Triple-A Durham on Thursday.

Impact Yarbrough threw 59 pitches and looked sharper in his second rehab appearance with Durham. After walking four of the six batters he faced in his first outing, Yarbrough still struggled with his control but was able to work much deeper into the game. It's unclear if this performance will be enough for Yarbrough to be activated, or if he will need an additional outing.

APRIL 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Nearly automatic: Phillips delivers, Rays win ST. PETERSBURG -- When Brett Phillips drives in runs, good things happen for the Rays. Phillips was 2-for-3 with two RBIs to account for bot...

APRIL 28, 2022 • MLB.COM

Phillips' infield hit lifts Rays to 2-1 win over Mariners

Brett Phillips bounced a tiebreaking single off pitcher Chris Flexen’s leg in the seventh inning and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Seattle Mariners 2-1

APRIL 28, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Mike Zunino - Plans to return soon Zunino (biceps), who is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Mariners, said he expects to return to the starting nine in a day or two, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Tim...

Impact Zunino is dealing with a mild left biceps strain, and while he'll miss a second start in a row on account of the injury, he'll still be available off the bench Thursday. Rene Pinto will pick up another turn behind the dish for the series finale.

APRIL 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Kevin Kiermaier - Takes seat Thursday Kiermaier isn't starting Thursday against Seattle, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.

Impact Kiermaier went 5-for-13 with two homers, four RBI and three runs in his last four appearances, and he'll get a breather in Thursday's series finale. Brett Phillips will start in center field and bat eighth.

APRIL 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE