ZACK LITTELL NEWS

Fans seven in defeat Littell (8-10) took the loss Wednesday against Detroit, allowing three earned runs on seven hits and zero walks while striking out seven in 4.2 innings.

Impact Entering Wednesday's action on an 18-inning scoreless streak, Littell immediately served up a leadoff home run to Parker Meadows in the first, shattering the Rays hopes of playing spoiler. Littell was able to settle in afterwards, but the Rays offense only mustered one run of support in the 7-1 defeat. After starting 18 games over the first six years of his career, Littell started 29 contests for the Rays in 2024, posting a respectable 3.63 ERA, 1.25 WHIP and 141:31 K:BB in 156.1 innings (29 starts).

SEPTEMBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Rays aim to stop road slide, face the Tigers

The Tampa Bay Rays will look to stop their three-game road skid in a matchup against the Detroit Tigers

SEPTEMBER 25 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Littell has another 'remarkable' start in 1st full season in rotation ST. PETERSBURG -- The Rays didn’t necessarily know what to expect when they shifted Zack Littell out of the bullpen and into their rotation...

SEPTEMBER 20 • MLB.COM

Rays' Zack Littell putting good finish on 1st year as full-time starter ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Rays bosses had hopes but weren’t sure what to expect from converted reliever...

SEPTEMBER 20 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Posts another scoreless start Littell (8-9) earned the win over Boston on Thursday, allowing one hit and recording seven strikeouts without issuing a walk over seven scoreless innings.

Impact LIttell allowed just one baserunner in the outing (on a third-inning single). The right-hander retired the final 13 batters he faced and was ultra efficient, needing only 75 pitches to complete seven frames. LIttell has held his opponent scoreless in three straight starts, compiling a total of 18 scoreless innings while posting a 16:1 K:BB during that span. The outstanding stretch has lowered his season ERA to 3.56.

SEPTEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Zack Littell tosses seven strong inning as Rays blank Red Sox Zack Littell allowed just one hit over seven innings as the Tampa Bay Rays claimed their three-game series with Boston on Thursday night, bl...

SEPTEMBER 20 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Littell allows 1 hit in 7 innings and Rays beat Red Sox 2-0

Zack Littell allowed one hit over seven innings and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Boston Red Sox 2-0

SEPTEMBER 20 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Zack Littell dominates former team as Red Sox drop finale to Rays Cut loose after two games with the Red Sox last season, Zack Littell has found new life with the Rays and dominated his former team in Thurs...

SEPTEMBER 20 • BOSTONHERALD.COM

Rays square off against the Red Sox with series tied 1-1

Both the Tampa Bay Rays and the Boston Red Sox are looking for a series win with a victory on Thursday

SEPTEMBER 19 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Early homers, Zack Littell's gem propel Rays past Guardians Zack Littell allowed just two hits over six scoreless innings, Logan Driscoll clubbed his first career home run and Jonathan Aranda also wen...

SEPTEMBER 14 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

Cruises to seventh win Littell (7-9) earned the win Friday against the Guardians, pitching six scoreless innings while allowing two hits and no walks. He struck out five.

Impact The 28-year-old was stellar in this 89-pitch performance, as he generated an impressive 18 whiffs -- including 10 alone on his slider -- while surprisingly punching out only five. Littell has picked up consecutive wins while pitching 11 scoreless innings over his last two starts as he appears to have fully recovered from his shoulder injury in August. He has now pitched to a 3.73 ERA, 1.29 WHIP and 127:31 K:BB across 144.2 innings this season. He is currently slated to make his next outing against the Blue Jays at home.

SEPTEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Zack Littell's gem backed by pair of early HRs as Rays top Guardians Zack Littell allowed just two hits over six scoreless innings, Logan Driscoll clubbed his first career home run and Jonathan Aranda also wen...

SEPTEMBER 14 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Littell blanks Cleveland for 6 innings, rookie Driscoll hits first homer as Rays top Guardians 3-1

Zack Littell shut down Cleveland for six innings and rookie Logan Driscoll hit his first career homer, sending the Tampa Bay Rays to a 3-1 win over the AL Central-leading Guardians

SEPTEMBER 14 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Tampa Bay Rays and Cleveland Guardians play in game 2 of series

The Tampa Bay Rays play the Cleveland Guardians with a 1-0 series lead

SEPTEMBER 13 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Five shutout innings in win Littell (6-9) threw five scoreless innings to pick up the win Sunday against Baltimore, allowing three hits and one walk while striking out four.

Impact Littell was sharp, limiting a potent Orioles offense to just three singles to earn his first win since Aug. 3. The 28-year-old has been excellent over his past six starts, allowing one or fewer runs in five of those outings, pitching to a 1.99 ERA, 1.11 WHIP and 18:10 K:BB in 31.2 innings. Littell doesn't offer gaudy strikeout totals, but his superb command has allowed him to maintain consistency. On the year, the right-hander owns a 3.89 ERA, 1.33 WHIP and 122:31 K:BB in 138.2 innings (26 starts). He will look to stay hot in his next start, currently scheduled for next weekend in Cleveland.

SEPTEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Jonny DeLuca homers to carry Rays past Orioles 2-0

Zack Littell and four relievers combined on a five-hit shutout, Jonny DeLuca hit a two-run homer and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Baltimore Orioles 2-0

SEPTEMBER 8 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Orioles and Rays meet in series rubber match

Both the Baltimore Orioles and the Tampa Bay Rays are looking for a series win with a victory on Sunday

SEPTEMBER 8 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Larnach hits a 3-run homer as the Twins beat the Rays 5-4

Trevor Larnach and Brooks Lee homered to help the Minnesota Twins beat the Tampa Bay Rays 5-4

SEPTEMBER 3 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Allows four runs in return Littell (5-9) took the loss against the Twins on Monday, allowing four runs on seven hits and four walks with two strikeouts over four innings.

Impact Littell was a bit rusty in his return from the injured list, walking a season-high four batters and surrendering a three-run homer in the third inning. On the plus side, his velocity was mostly in line with his season averages and he generated a solid 11 whiffs on 78 pitches. The 28-year-old owns a 4.04 ERA, 1.35 WHIP and 118:30 K:BB across 133.2 innings this season and lines up for a tough matchup with the Orioles on Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Rays host the Twins to start 4-game series

The Tampa Bay Rays host the Minnesota Twins to start a four-game series

SEPTEMBER 2 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Returns from IL, starting Monday The Rays reinstated Littell (shoulder) from the 15-day injured list Sunday, and he's scheduled to start Monday against the Twins, Ryan Bass of Bally Sports Sunreports.

Impact The right-hander landed on the shelf due to shoulder soreness after his last start Aug. 14 against Houston, and he's ready to rejoin the Rays as MLB rosters expand to 28 players Sunday. Littell will look to pick up where he left off, as he has a 1.19 ERA, 0.88 WHIP and 16:5 K:BB in 22.2 innings across his past four starts.

SEPTEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Returns from IL, starting Monday The Rays reinstated Littell (shoulder) from the 15-day injured list Sunday, and he's scheduled to start Monday against the Twins, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact The right-hander landed on the shelf due to shoulder soreness after his last start Aug. 14 against Houston, but he's ready to rejoin the Rays as MLB rosters expand to 28 players Sunday. Littell will look to pick up where he left off, as he has a 1.19 ERA, 0.88 WHIP and 16:5 K:BB in 22.2 innings across his past four starts.

SEPTEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

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

Rays place RHP Zack Littell (shoulder) on 15-day injured list The Tampa Bay Rays placed right-hander Zack Littell on the 15-day injured list on Saturday because of right shoulder fatigue.The move was re...

AUGUST 17 • THESTATE.COM

Headed to IL with shoulder fatigue The Rays placed Littell on the 15-day injured list, retroactive to Thursday, due to right shoulder fatigue, Tricia reports.

Impact Littell came away with the no decision in Wednesday's start against Houston, allowing one run on one hit and two walks while striking out three across five innings. He's pitched 129.2 innings across 24 starts this season with a 5-8 record and a 3.89 ERA. Littell may not to stay on the IL past his 15-day window, which would slate him to return Sept. 1. Left-hander Tyler Alexander was scratched from his start with Triple-A Durham on Friday, and he will be called up to the big club to likely serve in long relief out of the Rays' bullpen.

AUGUST 17 • ROTOWIRE