TAMPA BAY RAYS NEWS

Zack Littell - Battered in loss Littell (3-7) took the loss Monday against the Yankees, allowing five earned runs on nine hits and two walks in 5.2 innings. He struck out six.

Impact Littell surrendered three home runs in this one, including back-to-back from Austin Wells and Anthony Volpe in the second inning. The 28-year-old has now allowed a home run in 11 of his past 12 starts, limping to a 5.49 ERA, 1.49 WHIP and 55:12 K:BB during that stretch. The right-hander boasts an elite 4.95 K/BB that ranks in the 94th percentile, but he will need to limit home runs to find consistency. Littell will look to bounce back his next time out, currently scheduled for this weekend against Cincinnati.

JULY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Zack Littell - Battered in loss Littell (3-7) took the loss Monday against the Yankees, allowing five earned runs on nine hits and two walks in 5.2 innings. He struck out six.

Impact The 28-year-old surrendered three home runs in this one, including back-to-back blasts from Austin Wells and Anthony Volpe in the second inning. Littell has allowed at least one home run in 11 of his past 12 starts, limping to a 5.49 ERA, 1.49 WHIP and 55:12 K:BB during that stretch. The right-hander boasts an elite 4.95 K/BB that ranks in the 94th percentile, but he will need to keep the ball in the yard to find consistency. Littell will look to bounce back his next time out, a start currently scheduled for this weekend against Cincinnati.

JULY 22 • ROTOWIRE

How to Watch Blue Jays vs. Rays: TV Channel & Live Stream - July 23

Preview the July 23 matchup between the Toronto Blue Jays and Tampa Bay Rays with recent trends, how to watch, livestream info, and more.

JULY 22 • DATA SKRIVE

Tampa Bay Rays at New York Yankees Game Story, Scores/Highlights - 07/22/2024 This browser does not support the video element.

JULY 22 • MLB.COM

Ryan Pepiot - Expected to be out of hospital Rays manager Kevin Cash said that Pepiot (knee) is expected to be released from the hospital Monday and fly back to Florida to continue treatment, Ryan Bass of Bally Sports Sun rep...

Impact Pepiot landed on the 15-day injured list Sunday with an infection in his left knee, but Cash added Monday that while the hurler has some residual soreness, he is walking and moving around fine and "I think he's very quickly on the mend." The right-hander will be eligible for activation on Aug. 3 and looks to have a shot to be back by that date or shortly after.

JULY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Yankees' take on Rays' turning home run trots into marathons The Yankees and Rays wrap up a four-game series on Monday afternoon at Yankee Stadium.

JULY 22 • NJ.COM

Tricia Whitaker on the state of the Rays, Taj Bradley | 07/22/2024 Tricia Whitaker joins MLB Central to discuss the state of the Tampa Bay Rays before the trade deadline, Taj Bradley's performance and more

JULY 22 • MLB.COM

New York Yankees vs. Tampa Bay Rays FREE LIVE STREAM(7/22/24) | Watch Yankees game online The New York Yankees face the Tampa Bay Rays on Monday, July 22, 2024, at Yankee Stadium in New York

JULY 22 • NJ.COM

Taylor Walls - Receiving Monday off Walls is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Yankees, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Walls will get a breather for Monday's day game after he started each of the first three contests of the series versus the Yankees, going 1-for-7 with a double, three walks, a stolen base and a run. Jose Caballero will step in for Walls at shortstop.

JULY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Josh Lowe - Out against left-hander Lowe is not in the lineup for Monday's contest versus the Yankees.

Impact Southpaw Carlos Rodon will be on the hill for the Yankees, so Lowe will sit in favor of Jonny DeLuca, who will patrol right field. Lowe has accrued just 16 plate appearances against left-handed pitching this season, picking up two hits.

JULY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Richie Palacios - On bench against southpaw Palacios is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Yankees.

Impact The lefty-hitting Palacios will sit for the second time in the four-game series with the Yankees while New York sends another lefty (Carlos Rodon) to the bump. With Palacios on the bench, Brandon Lowe will get a start at second base, while Amed Rosario serves as the Rays' designated hitter.

JULY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Ben Rortvedt - Getting Monday off Rortvedt is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Yankees.

Impact With southpaw Carlos Rodon toeing the rubber for the Yankees, the lefty-hitting Rortvedt will hit the bench for the series finale. Alex Jackson will spell Rortvedt behind the plate.

JULY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Rays vs. Yankees Prediction, Odds, Probable Pitchers for Monday, July 22 (Fade Carlos Rodon) Betting odds, pick and prediction for the Tampa Bay Rays-New York Yankees matchup on Monday, July 22.

JULY 22 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Daily Dinger: Best MLB Home Run Picks Today (Randy Arozarena Stays Hot, Riley Greene Undervalued) Breaking down the best home run picks for the MLB action on Monday, July 22.

JULY 22 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Painting Corners: Best MLB Prop Bets Today (Randy Arozarena, Bryan De La Cruz, Yordan Alvarez) Breaking down the best prop bets to place for the Major League Baseball action on Monday, July 22.

JULY 22 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Painting Corners: Best MLB Prop Bets Today (Randy Arozarena, Bryan De La Cruz, Yordan Alvarez) Breaking down the best prop bets to place for the Major League Baseball action on Monday, July 22.

JULY 22 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

Rays bring 2-1 series lead over Yankees into game 4

The Tampa Bay Rays take a 2-1 advantage into the next game of the series against the New York Yankees

JULY 22 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

José Caballero - Taking advantage of playing time Caballero went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and two RBI on Sunday against the Yankees.

Impact Caballero has started all three of Tampa Bay's games since the All-Star break due to the absence of Yandy Diaz (personal), which has shifted Isaac Paredes to first base. Caballero has taken advantage, going 4-for-11 with a stolen base, a home run, two RBI and two runs scored.

JULY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Ryan Pepiot - Brief iL stint expected Rays manager Kevin Cash said Sunday that Pepiot (knee) won't be in store for an extended stay on the 15-day injured list and should be activated in close to the minimum amount of t...

Impact Pepiot had been lined up to start Tuesday's game in Toronto, but he was instead placed on the IL on Sunday after developing swelling in his right knee over the All-Star break. After getting the knee checked out, Pepiot was determined to have suffered an infection, but he's already showing signs of improvement after getting IVs in and antibiotics at a New York City hospital Saturday. Pepiot won't be cleared to resume throwing into the inflammation in his knee subsides, but the Rays are hopeful he'll be ready to start the ramp-up process within the next few days. In Pepiot's absence Tuesday, the Rays are likely to either treat the series opener with the Blue Jays as a bullpen day or call up Tyler Alexander from Triple-A Durham to cover the bulk of the innings.

JULY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Drew Rasmussen - Sharp in first rehab outing Rasmussen (elbow) recorded a strikeout as part of a 1-2-3 first inning in his rehab start Sunday with Triple-A Durham.

Impact Rasmussen spotted 11 of his 15 pitches for strikes in the rehab outing, his first competitive action at any level since he underwent an internal brace procedure on his right elbow last July. Though the right-hander is expected to prepare for a starting role with the big club heading into the 2025 season, the Rays will ease him back from elbow surgery as a multi-inning reliever in 2024. Rasmussen will likely make at least a few more appearances in the minors before the Rays bring him back from the 60-day injured list, likely in early-to-mid August.

JULY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Jeffrey Springs - Set for another rehab start Springs (elbow) is expected to cover five innings in his next rehab start with Triple-A Durham during the upcoming week, MLB.com reports.

Impact Springs will require at least one more tune-up outing in the minors after he most recently made the 10th start of his rehab assignment Saturday with Triple-A Durham. He struck out three over three innings and gave up two earned runs on four hits and one walk, tossing just 48 pitches after a rain delay cut his start short. Per MLB.com, the Rays are evaluating Springs' readiness to return from the 60-day injured list on a start-to-start basis, but if he's able to cover five innings efficiently in his upcoming outing with Durham, he could get the green light to make his 2024 debut with the big club. The Rays already have a rotation spot available for the taking with Ryan Pepiot (knee) landing on the 15-day IL on Sunday.

JULY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Pete Fairbanks - Collects 18th save Fairbanks picked up the save Sunday, allowing one run on one hit and one walk against the Yankees. He struck out one.

Impact Fairbanks entered the ninth with a three-run lead, but a walk and a Juan Soto RBI double led to Aaron Judge coming to the plate as the tying run. Fairbanks then induced Judge to fly out and struck out Austin Wells to end the threat, closing out his 18th game of the season. It was the third time in the last five appearances Fairbanks has allowed an earned run, though he's earned the save in each of those five outings.

JULY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Rays' power to challenge reeling Yankees While the Tampa Bay Rays continue to hit for power, things are becoming increasingly frustrating for the New York Yankees.After smacking eig...

JULY 22 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Shane Baz - Five walks lead to early exit Baz did not factor into the decision Sunday against the Yankees, allowing no runs on four hits and five walks over 3.1 innings. He struck out one.

Impact On the plus side, Baz was able to keep the Yankees off the board during his first scoreless outing in three starts this season. However, he only recorded 10 outs while allowing nine batters to reach base, including a career-high five bases on balls. Baz has a pedigree for success as a former highly touted prospect, pitched well in Triple-A prior to his July 5 call-up, posting a 1.57 ERA with 35 strikeouts across 23 innings and should continue to receive opportunities to prove that success on the big-league level. His next start is tentatively slated to take place next weekend when the Rays host the Reds.

JULY 22 • ROTOWIRE

How to Watch Yankees vs. Rays: TV Channel & Live Stream - July 22

Preview the July 22 matchup between the New York Yankees and Tampa Bay Rays with recent trends, how to watch, livestream info, and more.

JULY 22 • DATA SKRIVE