ZACK LITTELL NEWS

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

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 Rays

AUGUST 14 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Falls to Baltimore Littell (5-8) took the loss Friday against the Orioles, allowing three runs on eight hits and a walk over five innings. He struck out five.

Impact After surrendering a home run to Colton Cowser to lead off the game, Littell managed to settle in and keep Baltimore off the board until the fifth, when Ryan O'Hearn drove in two more runs with a two-out single. The 28-year-old Littell had won back-to-back starts prior to Friday, allowing just one run in 12.2 innings. Overall, the right-hander sports a 4.11 ERA with a 1.35 WHIP and 113:24 K:BB across 124.2 innings this season. Littell's currently slated for a home matchup with the Astros next week in his next outing.

AUGUST 10 • ROTOWIRE

Rays start 3-game series against the Orioles

The Tampa Bay Rays begin a three-game series at home against the Baltimore Orioles on Friday

AUGUST 9 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Earns fifth win Littell (5-7) allowed a run on four hits and a walk while striking out three over 5.2 innings to earn the win over the Astros on Saturday.

Impact Littell allowed the opening run of the game, a Jon Singleton solo home run in the first inning. The Rays were able to bounce back on offense while Littell was sharp the rest of the way to collect consecutive wins for the first time this season. The right-hander has allowed just one run on seven hits and two walks over his last 12.2 innings. For the season, he's pitched to a 4.06 ERA, 1.33 WHIP and 108:23 K:BB over 119.2 innings through 22 starts. Littell is projected to make his next start at home versus the Orioles.

AUGUST 4 • ROTOWIRE

Josh Lowe homers twice in the Rays' 6-1 victory over the Astros

Josh Lowe homered twice to help the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Houston Astros 6-1 on Saturday night

AUGUST 4 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Houston Astros and Tampa Bay Rays meet in game 2 of series

The Houston Astros host the Tampa Bay Rays, leading the series 1-0

AUGUST 3 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Blanks Cincy for fourth win Littell (4-7) picked up the win in Saturday's 4-0 victory over the Reds, scattering three hits and a walk over seven scoreless innings. He struck out five.

Impact The 28-year-old right-hander was masterful over 96 pitches (60 strikes), as Cincinnati only managed to get two runners into scoring position against him. The quality start was the eighth of the year for Littell, but only his second in his last eight trips to the mound, a stretch in which he has a 5.22 ERA and 1.46 WHIP. With the Rays in sell mode at the trade deadline and Littell headed for his final year of arbitration in 2025, Saturday's performance can only have boosted his market value. If he doesn't get dealt, he's scheduled to make his next start for Tampa Bay on the road next weekend in Houston.

JULY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Zack Littell throws 7 shutout innings as Rays blank Reds, 4-0 ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - If Saturday was his last start for Tampa Bay, Zack Littell certainly left a g...

JULY 28 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Zack Littell, Rays shut out Reds to even series Alex Jackson and Yandy Diaz hit back-to-back homers in the fifth inning, Zack Littell tossed seven scoreless innings, and the Tampa Bay Rays...

JULY 27 • THESTATE.COM

Jackson, Díaz hit consecutive 5th-inning homers and Rays beat Reds 4-0

Alex Jackson and Yandy Díaz hit consecutive home runs in a three-run fifth inning to back Zack Littell, and the Tampa Bay Rays beat Cincinnati 4-0 to stop the Reds’ three-game winn...

JULY 27 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Amid trade rumors, Littell delivers 7 scoreless frames ST. PETERSBURG -- Zack Littell has seen veterans Aaron Civale, Phil Maton, Randy Arozarena and Zach Eflin traded away over the past few week...

JULY 27 • MLB.COM

Reds bring 3-game road win streak into matchup with the Rays

The Cincinnati Reds hit the road against the Tampa Bay Rays aiming to extend a three-game road winning streak

JULY 27 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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

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

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

Nabs quality start in no-decision Littell allowed two runs (one earned) on six hits and two walks while striking out three batters over six innings in a no-decision against the Guardians on Saturday.

Impact Littell got through four scoreless frames before serving up a solo homer to Angel Martinez in the fifth inning. A catcher's interference call on batterymate David Fry led to a second Cleveland run in the frame, which tied the score and took Littell out of line for a victory. The right-hander ended his outing on a high note, retiring the side in order in the sixth to notch his first quality start since June 9. Littell will finish the first half of the campaign with a 4.26 ERA, 1.37 WHIP and 94:19 K:BB over 101.1 innings.

JULY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Guardians aim to break road slide, take on the Rays

The Cleveland Guardians visit the Tampa Bay Rays looking to end a three-game road slide

JULY 13 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Lit up in loss Littell (3-6) allowed seven runs on nine hits and a walk while striking out five over four innings to take the loss versus the Rangers on Sunday.

Impact Littell mostly had things under control until the Rangers erupted for six runs in the fourth inning. He left with a 7-2 deficit, and the Rangers continued to find success against the Rays' bullpen, leaving Littell to take his first loss in four starts. He's had one bad outing in each month of the season, but he's given up four or more runs just four times in 18 starts. The right-hander has a 4.44 ERA, 1.37 WHIP and 91:17 K:BB through 95.1 innings. Littell will look to bounce back versus the Guardians in a challenging matchup at home next weekend.

JULY 7 • ROTOWIRE

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

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

Strikes out six in no-decision Littell did not factor into the decision in Tuesday's 11-3 win over the Mariners, allowing two runs on four hits and one walk with six strikeouts over five innings.

Impact Littell opened with four scoreless innings before allowing a two-run home run to Ty France in the fifth. He generated an impressive 14 swinging strikes on just 72 pitches and has rebounded from a rough start June 14 by yielding just two runs in each of his past two outings. The 28-year-old owns a 4.17 ERA, 1.36 WHIP and 82:16 K:BB this season and will try to record his first win since May 11 against the Royals next week.

JUNE 26 • ROTOWIRE

Rays bring 1-0 series lead over Mariners into game 2

The Tampa Bay Rays lead 1-0 in a three-game series against the Seattle Mariners

JUNE 25 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Twins and Rays meet, winner takes 3-game series

The Minnesota Twins and Tampa Bay Rays meet on Thursday with the winner claiming the three-game series

JUNE 20 • ASSOCIATED PRESS