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Blasts two-run homer Zunino went 1-for-4 with a two-run homer in Tuesday's win over the Yankees in Game 2 of the ALDS.

Impact Zunino welcomed J.A. Happ to the game by hitting a two-run homer in the second inning. The 29-year-old catcher slashed .147/.238/.360 throughout the 2020 regular season and is a boom-or-bust hitter at the bottom of the Rays' batting order.

OCTOBER 7, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Rays back Glasnow, bullpen with 4 HRs to tie ALDS vs Yankees

OCTOBER 7, 2020 • Associated Press

Rays hit 4 homers, Glasnow fans 10 in 7-5 win against Yanks

Randy Arozarena, Mike Zunino, Manuel Margot and Austin Meadows hit home runs, and Tyler Glasnow struck out 10 to set a postseason record for the Tampa Bay Rays, who beat the New Yo...

OCTOBER 7, 2020 • Associated Press

Rays’ Hunter Renfroe, Mike Zunino flex some muscle Notebook | Homers from two players who had rough regular seasons lead team to playoff win.

OCTOBER 1, 2020 • TAMPABAY.COM

Braves beat Reds 1-0 in historic 13-inning postseason opener

OCTOBER 1, 2020 • Associated Press

Renfroe slam helps Rays sweep young Blue Jays in 1st round

Hunter Renfroe hit a grand slam and the AL East champion Tampa Bay Rays won a postseason series for the first time in 12 years, overpowering the young Toronto Blue Jays 8-2 to fini...

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020 • Associated Press

Rays include McClanahan, Choi, Diaz on wild card roster

Rookie left-hander Shane McClanahan was a surprise addition to the 28-man roster the Tampa Bay Rays announced for the AL first-round series against the Toronto Blue Jays

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020 • Associated Press

Rare success at plate Zunino went 2-for-3 with an RBI single and a run in a win over the Phillies on Saturday.

Impact The struggling backstop enjoyed a rare multi-hit effort, just the second of his difficult 2020 season. Zunino's power upside and solid work with the pitching staff keeps him in the lineup, and that's likely to remain in the case in the upcoming postseason when the stakes get exponentially higher.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Out of Sunday's lineup Zunino is not in the lineup Sunday against the Phillies, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.

Impact Zunino started the past three games and will take a seat after going 3-for-9 with one double, one run and one RBI. Michael Perez receives the start behind the plate in the season finale.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Rays beat Philadelphia 4-3, hurt Phillies' playoff hopes

Mike Zunino, Brandon Lowe and Willy Adames each hit a run-scoring single with two outs in the fifth inning as the AL East champion Tampa Bay Rays beat Philadelphia 4-3 Saturday nig...

SEPTEMBER 27, 2020 • Associated Press

LeMahieu, Voit near milestones for Yankees in win over Miami

SEPTEMBER 27, 2020 • Associated Press

Wednesday Sports in Brief

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020 • Associated Press

Rays clinch first AL East title in 10 years

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020 • Associated Press

Sitting out Tuesday Zunino isn't starting Tuesday's game against the Mets.

Impact Zunino returned from the injured list and started Sunday, but he'll get a breather Tuesday as the Rays prepare for the playoffs. Michael Perez will start behind the dish.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Ryan Yarbrough becomes 11th Rays pitcher to be sidelined

Left-hander Ryan Yarbrough has become the 11th Tampa Bay Rays pitcher since the start of summer camp to be sidelined with an injury

AUGUST 29, 2020 • Associated Press

Lands on 10-day injured list Zunino (oblique) was placed on the 10-day injured list Saturday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Zunino wasn't in the Rays' lineup for a second consecutive game with left oblique tightness, and he'll get additional time to recover while on the injured list. Michael Perez should get the bulk of the playing time at catcher, and Kevan Smith was recalled in a corresponding move.

AUGUST 29, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Rays report: Ryan Yarbrough, Mike Zunino out; Chaz Roe done for season The pitcher and catcher, who were banged up Friday, are placed on the 10-day injured list, while the veteran reliever is not making progress...

AUGUST 29, 2020 • TAMPABAY.COM

Remains out Saturday Zunino (oblique) is not in the starting lineup against the Marlins on Saturday, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.

Impact Zunino was scratched from Friday's lineup due to left oblique tightness, and it appears as though he will be unavailable for the second straight game. Michael Perez will fill in behind the plate and bat ninth again.

AUGUST 29, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Lopez expected to start as Marlins host the Rays

The Rays will start Josh Fleming on Saturday and the Marlins are expected to counter with Pablo Lopez

AUGUST 29, 2020 • Associated Press

Yarbrough pitches into the 7th as Rays beat Marlins 2-0

Ryan Yarbrough and two relievers combined on a five-hitter, and AL East leader Tampa Bay won its third game in a row by beating the Miami Marlins 2-0

AUGUST 29, 2020 • Associated Press

Scratched from lineup Zunino was scratched from Friday's lineup against the Marlins with left oblique tightness, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact It's unclear how Zunino suffered the injury, but Michael Perez will step in to handle the catching duties while batting ninth. The severity of the issue isn't yet known, and whether Zunino misses any additional time remains to be seen.

AUGUST 28, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Perez's 1st HR a big one as Rays eek past O's The Rays didn’t play their cleanest game of the season on Wednesday, but they were still able to come away with a 4-3 win over the Orioles a...

AUGUST 27, 2020 • MLB.COM

Out of Wednesday's lineup Zunino is not in Wednesday's lineup against the Orioles.

Impact He is hitting .133 with three home runs and a 46.9 percent strikeout rate in 45 at-bats this month. Michael Perez will start at catcher and bat eighth.

AUGUST 26, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Slugs pair of doubles Zunino went 2-for-3 with two doubles in a loss to the Blue Jays on Monday.

Impact The veteran backstop still has a long way to go before propping his offensive numbers up to acceptable standards, but going by the extremely low bar he'd previously set this season, Zunino is swinging a hot bat the moment. The 29-year-old is 4-for-15 with Monday's pair of two-baggers, two home runs and four RBI over his last five contests, a proverbial oasis in the desert in a very difficult campaign overall. Zunino's struggles prior to the current stretch were such that his four hits over the last five contests have quickly boosted his season average 45 points, but he still carries an anemic .136 figure over 66 plate appearances.

AUGUST 25, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Resting Sunday Zunino is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Blue Jays, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.

Impact Zunino will take a seat for the matinee game after starting at catcher in three of the Rays' previous four contests. Michael Perez will step in behind the plate Sunday and will bat ninth.

AUGUST 23, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

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Rays back Glasnow, bullpen with 4 HRs to tie ALDS vs Yankees

Rays hit 4 homers, Glasnow fans 10 in 7-5 win against Yanks

Braves beat Reds 1-0 in historic 13-inning postseason opener

Renfroe slam helps Rays sweep young Blue Jays in 1st round

Rays include McClanahan, Choi, Diaz on wild card roster

Rays beat Philadelphia 4-3, hurt Phillies' playoff hopes

LeMahieu, Voit near milestones for Yankees in win over Miami

Wednesday Sports in Brief

Rays clinch first AL East title in 10 years

Ryan Yarbrough becomes 11th Rays pitcher to be sidelined

Lopez expected to start as Marlins host the Rays

Yarbrough pitches into the 7th as Rays beat Marlins 2-0