Orioles take 4-game losing streak into matchup against the Rays
The Baltimore Orioles aim to end their four-game losing streak with a win over the Tampa Bay RaysJULY 20 • Associated Press
CHANDLER SIMPSON #14 - CENTER FIELDER - TAMPA BAY RAYS
0 HR •
26 RBI •
.295Â AVGÂ
0 HR
26 RBI
.295 AVG
Rays, behind new catalyst Chandler Simpson, seek sweep of Orioles Chandler Simpson is quickly turning into a star for the Tampa Bay Rays.The 24-year-old rookie has an 18-game hitting streak, has stolen 27 b...
JULY 20 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Rays score go-ahead run on throwing error in 4-3 victory over the Orioles
Chandler Simpson had a tying RBI single and scored the go-ahead run on Ryan O’Hearn’s throwing error in a three-run eighth inning in the Tampa Bay Rays’ 4-3 victory over the Baltim...JULY 20 • Associated Press
Shut down for 7 innings, Rays rally in 8th to beat O's again Chandler Simpson got a huge hit and the Rays capitalized on some sloppy Orioles defense.
JULY 20 • ORLANDOSENTINEL.COM
Excels in leadoff spot Simpson went 3-for-4 with a double and two runs scored Friday against the Orioles.
Impact Simpson has occupied the leadoff spot for the Rays in each of the last two games -- the first coming before the All-Star break -- and has gone a combined 4-for-8 with two runs scored. His ability to get on base has extended well beyond that small sample, as he's currently riding a 12-game hitting streak during which he has gone 18-for-44 with two RBI, six runs scored and four stolen bases.
JULY 19 • ROTOWIRE
Orioles look to stop skid in matchup with the Rays
The Baltimore Orioles aim to stop their three-game skid with a win against the Tampa Bay RaysJULY 19 • Associated Press
Junior Caminero homers twice, Yandy DÃaz hits a grand slam, and the Rays beat the Orioles 11-1
All-Star Home Run Derby runner-up Junior Caminero went deep twice, Yandy DÃaz hit a grand slam and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Baltimore Orioles 11-1 to snap a four-game losing str...JULY 19 • Associated Press
Orioles visit the Rays to begin 3-game series
The Tampa Bay Rays open a three-game series at home against the Baltimore Orioles on FridayJULY 18 • Associated Press
Ceddanne Rafaela, Brayan Bello power Red Sox past Rays 4-1, extend winning streak to 10 games
Ceddanne Rafaela hit a two-run homer, Brayan Bello pitched one-run ball into the seventh inning and the Boston Red Sox extended their winning streak to 10 games with a 4-1, series-...JULY 13 • Associated Press
Red Sox host the Rays on home winning streak
The Boston Red Sox, on a five-game home winning streak, host the Tampa Bay RaysJULY 12 • Associated Press
Rafaela's two-run, walk-off homer gives Red Sox 5-4 win over Rays
Ceddanne Rafaela hit a two-run, walk-off home run in the ninth inning and the Boston Red Sox extended their winning streak to a season-best eight games with a 5-4 win over the Tamp...JULY 12 • Associated Press
Dobbins (right knee pain) exits early in return from the injured list BOSTON -- Making his first start off the injured list, Hunter Dobbins exited Friday night’s game against the Rays in the second inning after...
JULY 12 • MLB.COM
What Rays Phenom Built Playing Near AL East Rival Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Chandler Simpson made a name for himself in summer ball just over an hour south of Fenway Park, the home of the Bo...
JULY 11 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Red Sox score 3 runs in 7th to hold of Rays 4-3, earn season-high 7th straight victory
Ceddanne Rafaela hit a go-ahead two-run double as part of a three-run seventh inning and Boston Red Sox earned their season-high seventh straight win, beating the Tampa Bay Rays 4-...JULY 11 • Associated Press
Nabs steal No. 25 Simpson went 2-for-5 with a stolen base in Wednesday's 7-3 win over the Tigers.
Impact He was also caught stealing, giving Simpson a 25-for-31 showing on the basepaths through his first 50 big-league contests. The 24-year-old speedster has also hit safely in eight straight games to begin July, pushing his slash line to .310/.341/.351. While his lack of power does limit his overall upside, Simpson's steals are likely to have an outsized impact on fantasy pennant races in the second half.
JULY 10 • ROTOWIRE
Red Sox host the Rays on 3-game home win streak
The Boston Red Sox host the Tampa Bay Rays trying to extend a three-game home winning streakJULY 10 • Associated Press
Tigers try to keep home win streak alive, host the Rays
The Detroit Tigers, on a three-game home winning streak, host the Tampa Bay RaysJULY 8 • Associated Press
Swipes 23rd bag Simpson went 1-for-3 with an RBI and a run scored Wednesday against the A's.
Impact Simpson has started eight of nine games since being recalled June 24. He's hit .345 across 29 at-bats, while striking out only 3.2 percent of the time. Simpson has also unsurprisingly been aggressive on the basepaths, logging four stolen bases on five attempts to bring his total on the season to 23 in only 44 games.
JULY 3 • ROTOWIRE
Idle against lefty Simpson is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Athletics, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Impact The left-handed-hitting Simpson was included in the lineup in the Rays' most recent matchup with a southpaw starter (the Royals' Kris Bubic) last Tuesday, but the rookie outfielder will hit the bench for Monday's seres opener while the Athletics send lefty Jacob Lopez to the hill. Christopher Morel, Jake Mangum and Jose Caballero will serve as the Rays' starters in the outfield from left to right.
JUNE 30 • ROTOWIRE
Flashing wheels in return to majors Simpson went 2-for-4 with a walk, a run scored, an RBI and a stolen base in Saturday's 11-3 win over the Orioles.
Impact He was also caught stealing, but Simpson has picked up where he left off on the basepaths since returning to the Rays roster Tuesday. The 24-year-old is batting .316 (6-for-19) with a triple and two stolen bases in five games since his promotion, and on the season he's gone 21-for-25 on steal attempts in his first 40 MLB contests.
JUNE 28 • ROTOWIRE
Aranada and DÃaz go deep to back Littell's seven strong innings as Rays beat Orioles 11-3
Jonathan Aranda and Yandy DÃaz each homered, Zack Littell pitched seven strong innings and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Baltimore Orioles 11-3JUNE 28 • Associated Press
Chandler Simpson's call back up to the MLB is Inevitable After being optioned by the Rays on May 30, Chandler Simpson has dominated the Triple-A.
JUNE 26 • SACBEE.COM
Rasmussen and the Rays bullpen shine in 3-0 win over Royals, extending their road win streak to 5
Drew Rasmussen tossed five innings of two-hit ball, Tampa Bay scored three times in the second inning and the Rays held on to beat the Kansas City Royals 3-0JUNE 26 • Associated Press
Rays recall rookie Chandler Simpson after a speedy splash in his big league debut
The Tampa Bay Rays are recalling speedy rookie outfielder Chandler Simpson, who stole 19 bases in his first 35 major league games this season before a roster squeeze forced him bac...JUNE 24 • Associated Press
Chandler Simpson excited to rejoin Rays, show what he can do better Note | The rookie outfielder says he understood the assignment after being sent to Triple A and made the suggested improvements.
JUNE 24 • TAMPABAY.COM
