TAMPA BAY RAYS NEWS

Jose Siri - Ends stolen base drought Siri went 1-for-3 with a double, a walk and a stolen base Tuesday against the Royals.

Impact Siri has had unexpected power production this season, slugging 11 home runs overall and six in the past month. However, he managed his first stolen base since May 6 on Tuesday night after taking off in the fourth inning. Siri has now swiped eight bags this season, though he's also been caught six times.

JULY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Reports: Brewers to acquire RHP Aaron Civale from Rays The Milwaukee Brewers are acquiring right-hander Aaron Civale from the Tampa Bay Rays to add a veteran arm to their pitching staff in the se...

JULY 3 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Tampa Bay Rays at Kansas City Royals odds, picks and predictions The Tampa Bay Rays (43-42) and Kansas City Royals (47-40) play the 2nd game of a 3-game set Wednesday. First pitch from Kauffman Stadium is...

JULY 3 • AZCENTRAL.COM

Brewers continue trying to address their starting rotation by acquiring RHP Aaron Civale from Rays

Milwaukee has acquired veteran right-hander Aaron Civale from the Tampa Bay Rays in the NL Central-leading Brewers’ latest attempt to boost a starting rotation that’s been decimate...

JULY 3 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Brewers acquire Civale from Rays for IF prospect Barrios DENVER -- The Brewers, leading the National League Central every day since the start of May despite a slew of injuries to starting pitchers,...

JULY 3 • MLB.COM

Brewers Acquire Aaron Civale From Rays In Exchange For Infield Prospect The Rays and Brewers struck the first significant deal of the summer on July 3, when Milwaukee acquired righthander Aaron Civale.

JULY 3 • BASEBALLAMERICA.COM

Gregory Barrios - Acquired from Milwaukee The Rays acquired Barrios from the Brewers on Wednesday in exchange for Aaron Civale, Joel Sherman of the New York Post reports.

Impact Barrios, 20, has slashed .317/.361/.423 with one home run and 16 stolen bases over 60 games with High-A Wisconsin this season. The right-handed hitter is considered a plus defender at shortstop and has shown nice progress with the bat in 2024. Barrios looks to be several years away but is a nice addition to Tampa Bay's farm system.

JULY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Rays' quest: Stop Royals' Bobby Witt Jr. Dynamic Bobby Witt Jr.will lead the Kansas City Royals against the visiting Tampa Bay Rays in the middle game of a three-game series Wednesd...

JULY 3 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

2024 MLB All-Star picks: The 64 players who should be selected

As MLB gets set to name the 2024 All-Star Game starters Wednesday, Rowan Kavner provides his own picks for the Midsummer Classic.

JULY 3

Tampa Bay Rays and Kansas City Royals meet in game 2 of series

The Tampa Bay Rays play the Kansas City Royals with a 1-0 series lead

JULY 3 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Richie Palacios - Notches three hits Palacios went 3-for-4 with an RBI, a run scored and a stolen base during Tuesday's win over the Royals.

Impact Palacios singled and came around to score in the second inning to give the Rays an early 1-0 lead. Following a 2.5-hour rain delay, he then lined an RBI double into right field in the sixth frame. Another single in the eighth allowed him to swipe a bag -- his 13th steal of the season. The 27-year-old is now slashing .251/.345/.348 on the year and has three multi-hit performances in his last five contests.

JULY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Brandon Lowe - Slugs seventh homer Lowe went 1-for-4 with a solo home run, scored twice and drew a walk during the Rays' win over Kansas City on Tuesday.

Impact Lowe's seventh-inning walk enabled him to score on an Isaac Paredes double immediately afterward, and his homer in the ninth frame gave Tampa Bay some additional insurance as the team cruised to a 5-1 victory. The 29-year-old has now hit seven home runs on the year, two of which have come in his last two games.

JULY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Zack Littell - Collects third win Littell (3-5) earned the win Tuesday against the Royals, throwing five shutout innings while giving up four hits and striking out four batters.

Impact Littell was remarkably efficient Tuesday, needing only 68 pitches to get through five innings. Had it not been for a two-plus-hour rain delay, the 28-year-old righty almost certainly would have made it deeper into the game. Nonetheless, Tampa Bay's offense provided just enough run support before his removal for him to record his first win since May 11. Littell will now carry a 3.94 ERA and 1.32 WHIP into his next start against the Rangers over the weekend.

JULY 3 • ROTOWIRE

How to Watch Royals vs. Rays: TV Channel & Live Stream - July 3

Preview the July 3 matchup between the Kansas City Royals and Tampa Bay Rays with recent trends, how to watch, livestream info, and more.

JULY 3 • DATA SKRIVE

Singer still lacking run support as Royals fall to Rays, mother nature KANSAS CITY -- The Royals were rain-soaked, tired and ready to move on quickly from their 5-1 loss to the Rays on Tuesday night at Kauffman...

JULY 3 • MLB.COM

Rays overcome long rain delay to down Royals Zack Littell threw five shutout innings as the visiting Tampa Bay Rays outlasted the rain for a 5-1 victory over the Kansas City Royals, ope...

JULY 3 • KANSASCITY.COM

Rays overcome rain delay to down Royals Zack Littell threw five shutout innings as the visiting Tampa Bay Rays outlasted the rain for a 5-1 victory over the Kansas City Royals, ope...

JULY 3 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Rays take early lead, wait out 2.5-hour delay to beat Royals KANSAS CITY, Missouri - The Rays looked like they won the race against the rain and the game against...

JULY 3 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

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JULY 3 • MLB.COM

Rays prevail in rain-soaked marathon behind Littell, Palacios KANSAS CITY -- Zack Littell picked a perfect outing to be as efficient as possible. A two-hour, 32-minute weather delay resulted in what fel...

JULY 3 • MLB.COM

Zack Littell, Rays bullpen hold Royals in check in a 5-1 win interrupted by 2 1/2-hour rain delay

Zack Littell pitched five innings of four-hit ball before the rain arrived, four Tampa Bay relievers allowed one run the rest of the way, and the Rays beat beat the Royals 5-1

JULY 3 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rays vs. Royals Prediction, Odds, Picks - July 3

Preview the July 3 matchup between the Tampa Bay Rays and Kansas City Royals with odds over/under, game spread, betting lines and more.

JULY 3 • DATA SKRIVE

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JULY 3 • MLB.COM

Shane Baz - Scratched from start Baz was scratched from his start with Triple-A Durham on Tuesday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Baz was removed from his outing in order to be available as a depth option for the Rays in case the team needs to play a doubleheader Wednesday or Thursday against the Royals as inclement is expected in Kansas City. Fantasy managers can rest easy as the right-hander is perfectly healthy, boasting a 4.12 ERA and a 10.1 K/9 over 39.1 innings in 10 starts with Durham this season.

JULY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Shane Baz - Could move up to big leagues Triple-A Durham scratched Baz from his scheduled start Tuesday, perhaps signaling that the Rays will call him up in the coming days, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Baz was removed from his outing in order to be available as a depth option for the Rays in case the team needs to play a doubleheader Wednesday or Thursday against the Royals, as inclement weather is expected in Kansas City. Baz's health is not a concern, as he carries a 4.12 ERA and a 10.1 K/9 over 39.1 innings in 10 starts with Durham this season.

JULY 2 • ROTOWIRE