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Hit hard in loss to Detroit Martinez (5-2) took the loss Wednesday, coughing up six runs on nine hits and a walk over four innings as the Rays were downed 7-2 by the Tigers. He struck out one.

Impact In his shortest outing of 2026, Martinez served up a solo shot to Jake Rogers in the second inning and a three-run blast to Dillon Dingler in the fourth before getting the hook after 58 pitches (40 strikes). It's the first time in 12 starts this season that Martinez has been taken deep multiple times and the first time he's been tagged for more than two runs, and the loss snaps a five-decision winning streak for the 35-year-old righty. Martinez will take a 2.29 ERA, 1.19 WHIP and 42:13 K:BB through 70.2 innings into his next start, which is set to come at home early next week against the Red Sox.

JUNE 3 • ROTOWIRE

Troy Melton and Dillon Dingler help the Tigers complete a sweep of the Rays after 7-2 victory

Troy Melton allowed only two runs over a career-long eight innings, Dillon Dingler drove in four runs and the Detroit Tigers finished off a three-game sweep of the Tampa Bay Rays w...

JUNE 3 • Associated Press

Tigers try to sweep 3-game series against the Rays

The Detroit Tigers will look to sweep a three-game series with a victory against the Tampa Bay Rays

JUNE 3 • Associated Press

Deadspin | Nick Martinez, big seventh inning rally Rays past Angels Deadspin | Nick Martinez, big seventh inning rally Rays past Angels

MAY 30 • DEADSPIN.COM

Another quality start Martinez (5-1) earned the win against the Angels on Friday, allowing two runs on eight hits while striking out five across seven innings. He did not issue a walk.

Impact Martinez allowed at least two baserunners in three of the first five innings of his start. However, he minimized the damage to two runs and stretched his start through the seventh inning to secure his seventh quality start of the season, which is tied for fourth most in the American League. Martinez sits at a 1.62 ERA over 66.2 innings, which is second best in the majors among qualified starters this season, only behind Cam Schlittler (1.50). Martinez's next start is slated for next week at home against the Tigers.

MAY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Díaz's 2-HR day, Martinez's strong showing help Rays stop skid ST. PETERSBURG -- The Rays’ first real losing streak of the season came to an emphatic end Friday night thanks to Yandy Díaz, Nick Martinez...

MAY 30 • MLB.COM

Yandy Díaz hits two home runs as the Rays beat the Angels 8-5

Yandy Díaz hit two home runs, including back-to-back shots with Jonathan Aranda in a seven-run seventh inning, and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Los Angeles Angels 8-5 on Friday nigh...

MAY 30 • Associated Press

Rays host the Angels, aim to extend home win streak

The Tampa Bay Rays host the Los Angeles Angels looking to extend a four-game home winning streak

MAY 29 • Associated Press

Nick Martinez Gets Bold Prediction for Stellar Start to Rays Tenure The Tampa Bay Rays have received incredible performances from players up and down the roster to help get off to an impressive start in the 2...

MAY 28 • SI.COM

How Nick Martinez 'throws like he's 10 feet tall and throws 150 [mph]' This story was excerpted from Adam Berry’s Rays Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. And subscribe to get it regularly...

MAY 26 • MLB.COM

4 Takeaways From The Divisional Clash Between The Rays And Yankees

We learned a few things about the top two teams in the AL this weekend.

MAY 24 • FOX SPORTS

4 Takeaways From The Divisional Clash Between The Rays And Yankees

Nick Martinez Continues Historic Start to Season Against Yankees The Tampa Bay Rays didn’t receive much positive feedback when it was announced that they had signed veteran pitcher Nick Martinez to a one-y...

MAY 24 • SI.COM

Last Night In Baseball: Brewers Take Game 1 Of 3-Game Series Against Dodgers

The Brewers took Game 1 of a three-game series against the Dodgers, the Guardians beat the Phillies on one swing, the Braves walked it off a...

MAY 23 • FOX SPORTS

Last Night In Baseball: Brewers Take Game 1 Of 3-Game Series Against Dodgers

Strong again in no-decision Martinez did not factor into the decision in Friday's 4-2 win over the Yankees, allowing one run on nine hits and one walk with one strikeout over six innings.

Impact Martinez surrendered a solo homer in the fifth inning but otherwise kept the Yankees at bay despite allowing 11 hard-hit balls. It continued a fantastic run for the veteran, who has now yielded two earned runs or fewer in each of his 10 outings this season while logging six quality starts. He'll carry a sparkling 1.51 ERA, 1.11 WHIP and 36:12 K:BB across 59.2 innings into a road matchup against the Orioles next week.

MAY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Cole throws 6 scoreless innings in return, Rays rally past Yankees 4-2 for 16th win in 19 games

Gerrit Cole pitched six scoreless innings in his return from elbow ligament replacement surgery but shortstop José Caballero’s error led to a four-run eighth inning that boosted th...

MAY 23 • Associated Press

Gerrit Cole pitches 6 shutout innings after 569-day absence as Yankees lose to Rays 4-2

Yankees ace Gerrit Cole pitched six shutout innings in his return from elbow ligament reconstruction that caused a 569-day absence

MAY 23 • Associated Press

How Nick Martinez became one of MLB's most pleasant surprises Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Nick Martinez is one of the MLB's biggest surprises, with a 1.51 ERA. Here is how he's doing it.

MAY 21 • THEBIGLEAD.COM

Rays Bullpen Blows Another Immaculate Start by Nick Martinez The Tampa Bay Rays received some pretty negative feedback when it was announced that they signed veteran pitcher Nick Martinez in free agenc...

MAY 17 • SI.COM

Excellent campaign continues Martinez didn't factor into the decision Saturday against the Marlins, allowing no runs on five hits and one walk in six innings. He struck out four.

Impact The 35-year-old right-hander has been a model of consistency for the Rays to begin the season, giving up two earned runs or fewer in each of his first nine starts. Martinez, a former reliever, has touched the 90-pitch threshold on just one occasion in 2026, but he's still managed to work into the sixth inning all but two of his outings on the year. Martinez has a tidy 1.51 ERA, 1.04 WHIP and 35:11 K:BB over 53.2 frames, but he's next lined up for a tough test against the division-rival Yankees.

MAY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Marlins score 8 runs in 10th inning to top Rays 10-5

Liam Hicks had a two-run RBI single in an eight-run 10th inning and the Miami Marlins ended the Tampa Bay Rays’ 11-game home winning streak with a 10-5 victory

MAY 17 • Associated Press

Rays play the Marlins after Mullins' 4-hit game

The Tampa Bay Rays take on the Miami Marlins after Cedric Mullins had four hits against the Marlins on Friday

MAY 16 • Associated Press

Keeps rolling Martinez (4-1) earned the win Sunday over the Red Sox, allowing a run on seven hits over 5.2 innings. He struck out three.

Impact Martinez was sharp again Sunday, as he held the Red Sox scoreless until the sixth inning. The veteran right-hander still hasn't allowed more than two runs in a start this season and he's held opponents to just three runs over 25.2 innings in his last four outings. Martinez's ERA is down to 1.70 through eight starts (47.2 innings) this season with a 1.06 WHIP and 31:10 K:BB. He's tentatively lined up to face the Marlins at home his next time out.

MAY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Martinez continues dominant stretch with gem vs. AL East rivals BOSTON -- Signing Nick Martinez to a one-year deal worth $13 million has proven to be a bargain for the Rays. Before Sunday’s game against t...

MAY 10 • MLB.COM

Junior Caminero hits solo homer and Rays' pitchers continue strong run in 4-1 victory over Red Sox

Junior Caminero hit a solo homer over the Green Monster, Nick Martinez pitched one-run ball into the sixth inning and the Tampa Bay Rays held off the Boston Red Sox 4-1 on Sunday t...

MAY 10 • Associated Press

Contreras (hand contusion) exits early after HBP against Rays BOSTON -- Willson Contreras had a very short day at Fenway Park on Sunday, logging just one inning after he was hit on the right hand in his...

MAY 10 • MLB.COM

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