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APRIL 2, 2025 • DEADSPIN.COM

Dazzles in impressive win Baz (1-0) earned the win Tuesday against the Pirates after tossing six scoreless innings while allowing seven hits and striking out 10.

Impact Baz showcased ace stuff with his first double digit strikeout game of his career. His fastball averaged 97 MPH and touched 100.4. His curveball was extremely effective with a 50 percent whiff rate. Baz ended 2024 with a 2.34 ERA and 0.82 WHIP over his final eight starts and could be in for a breakout campaign if he stays healthy. He's lined up to start next in the series opener against the Angels next Tuesday.

APRIL 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Shane Baz silences Pirates as Rays roll Shane Baz continued the trend of strong Tampa Bay starting pitching, Brandon Lowe homered and drove in three, and the host Rays spoiled the...

APRIL 2, 2025 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Mangum and Baz help the Rays beat the Pirates 7-0

Jake Mangum collected three more hits and Shane Baz struck out a career-high 10 in six innings, helping the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 7-0

APRIL 2, 2025 • Associated Press

Mangum leads Rays against the Pirates following 4-hit game

The Tampa Bay Rays take on the Pittsburgh Pirates after Jake Mangum had four hits on Monday in a 6-1 win over the Pirates

APRIL 1, 2025 • Associated Press

Jake Mangum goes 4 for 4 in second MLB game to help the Rays beat Pirates 6-1 in first night game

Jake Mangum got two hits from each side of the plate to finish 4 for 4 in his second major league game, and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 6-1 in their first game u...

APRIL 1, 2025 • Associated Press

A look inside the Tampa Bay Rays' 120-hour makeover of the Yankees' Steinbrenner Field

Left homeless after Hurricane Milton destroyed the Tropicana Field roof on Oct. 9, the Tampa Bay Rays began their season as renters at Steinbrenner Field, the spring training headq...

MARCH 28, 2025 • Associated Press

Encouraged despite tough results Baz was happy with his outing Thursday against the Nationals despite allowing four earned runs on five hits with two strikeouts and no walks across 4.1 innings, Marc Topkin of the...

Impact Baz was hit hard early, as he allowed two singles and a homer to the first three batters he faced. He managed to settle in from there, and more importantly, both he and manager Kevin Cash were happy with the shape and execution of his pitches. Baz has allowed 10 earned runs with a 4:5 K:BB across 9.1 innings this spring, though there haven't been signs of panic from either he or the team.

MARCH 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Throws 50 pitches in spring debut Baz threw three scoreless innings while striking out two, walking one and allowing two hits in Sunday's Grapefruit League game.

Impact The outing was Baz's spring debut, and he threw 50 pitches -- 33 of which went for strikes. His velocity was also excellent, as he hit 100.6 mph with his first pitch of the game, per Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times. Baz will presumably be in the big-league rotation to begin the season, though Topkin did note the team has not committed to its five starters at this point in spring.

MARCH 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Reaches deal with Tampa Bay Baz and the Rays avoided arbitration Thursday by agreeing to a one-year, $1.45 million deal, Ari Alexander of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Impact Baz was limited to 14 starts with Tampa Bay in 2024 after spending the early part of the season completing his recovery from September 2022 Tommy John surgery as well as an oblique injury that cropped up during spring training. Once he joined the big-league rotation in early July, Baz struggled to regain his pre-surgery velocity but achieved strong results nonetheless, posting a 3.06 ERA and 1.06 WHIP in 79.1 innings. Though Baz needed a .229 BABIP and a 9.6 HR/FB% to achieve the shiny ERA, now that he's further removed from elbow surgery, there's reason to hope that the 25-year-old can improve upon his 21.6 K% to help stave off the ERA correction that might otherwise be headed his way in 2025.

JANUARY 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up fourth win Baz (4-3) got the win Saturday against the Red Sox. He allowed two runs on three hits and one walk while striking out seven over six innings.

Impact Baz closed out the season with another strong outing as he closes out his 2024 campaign with six quality starts his last eight times out. The 25-year-old made a successful return from Tommy John Surgery this season with a 3.06 ERA and 1.06 WHIP in 14 starts. Baz finished on a tear with a 2.34 ERA and 0.82 ERA in his last 50 innings.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up fourth win Baz (4-3) got the win Saturday against the Red Sox. He allowed two runs on three hits and one walk while striking out seven over six innings.

Impact Baz closed out the season with another strong outing, and he ends his 2024 campaign with six quality starts his final eight turns. The 25-year-old made a successful return from Tommy John surgery this season with a 3.06 ERA and 1.06 WHIP in 14 starts. Baz finished on a tear with a 2.34 ERA and 0.82 ERA in his last 50 innings.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up fourth win Baz (4-3) got the win Saturday against the Red Sox. He allowed two runs on three hits and one walk while striking out seven.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Six strong innings Baz allowed one earned run on four hits and one walk while striking out six across six innings Sunday against the Blue Jays. He did not factor into the decision.

Impact Baz dominated early and held the Blue Jays without a hit through three innings. His only true trouble came in the fourth inning when he escaped a bases-loaded jam by allowing only one earned run. There were other positives from the performance, as Baz didn't allow a home run for the first time in his last four starts. He has also allowed only one walk in each of his last three outings and has complied a 16:3 K:BB across 18.1 innings in that span.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Breezes to third win Baz (3-3) earned the win Tuesday against the Red Sox, allowing two runs on two hits and one walk over seven innings. He struck out six.

Impact The 25-year-old flamethrower was outstanding in this 96-pitch performance, generating an impressive 18 whiffs -- with 10 alone coming on his fastball -- en route to his six punchouts. All the damage Boston was able to impart on Baz came via a Triston Casas two-run homer in the second inning. This marks the fifth consecutive outing in which Baz has yielded two or fewer runs, as he's pitched to a 2.03 ERA, 0.74 WHIP and 24:11 K:BB over 31 innings during that span. He is scheduled to make his next start against Toronto at home this weekend.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Baz goes 7 strong innings, Siri homers and drives in 4 runs as Rays beat Red Sox 8-3

Shane Baz allowed two runs and two hits over seven innings, Jose Siri hit a home run and drove in four, and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Boston Red Sox 8-3

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024 • Associated Press

No-decision against Phillies Baz came away with a no-decision in Wednesday's 3-2 loss to the Phillies, giving up two runs on three hits and a walk over 5.1 innings. He struck out four.

Impact The home side tagged Baz for two runs in the bottom of the first inning, but he bounced back and closed the door for the rest of his outing, leaving the mound with the score tied 2-2. The right-hander tossed 52 of 78 pitches for strikes, and the Rays may have been keeping an eye on his workload after he threw a season-high 103 pitches in his prior start. Baz will look to get back in the win column in his next trip to the mound, which is scheduled to come at home early next week against the Red Sox.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Loses despite quality start Baz (2-3) allowed two runs (one earned) on two hits and three walks over six innings Friday, striking out five and taking a loss against Baltimore.

Impact Baz worked through four shutout frames before coughing up a run in the fifth inning. He then gave up a solo shot to Gunnar Henderson in the sixth. Baz forced 15 swinging strikes, including six with his curveball. He's allowed two or fewer runs in six of his 10 appearances since returning from the injured list. Baz has produced a 3.27 ERA and a 46:23 K:BB across 55 innings. He's currently in line to start in Philadelphia next week.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Strikes out five in win Baz (2-2) earned the win against the Padres on Saturday, allowing two runs on two hits and three walks with five strikeouts over five innings.

Impact Baz allowed a two-run homer in the first inning and then rebounded with four scoreless frames before being lifted at 78 pitches. The 25-year-old looked healthy after being scratched with the flu last Sunday, and he has now yielded three earned runs or fewer in six of seven outings since the All-Star break. On the season, he owns a 3.49 ERA, 1.29 WHIP and 41:20 K:BB across 49 innings and lines up for a home matchup with the Twins next week.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Strikes out five in win Baz (2-2) earned the win against the Padres on Saturday, allowing two runs on two hits and three walks with five strikeouts over five innings.

Impact Baz allowed a two-run homer in the first inning and then rebounded with four scoreless frames before being lifted at 78 pitches. The 25-year-old looked healthy after being scratched with the flu Sunday and has now yielded three earned runs or fewer in six of seven outings since the All-Star break. On the season, he owns a 3.49 ERA, 1.29 WHIP and 41:20 K:BB across 49 innings and lines up for a home matchup with the Twins next week.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Expected back Saturday Baz (illness) is expected to start Saturday against the Padres, MLB.com reports.

Impact Baz was scratched from his start Sunday, but he threw Wednesday and is expected to throw a bullpen session Thursday. Assuming the latter goes well, he should be lined up for his return to the rotation this weekend.

AUGUST 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scratched from Sunday start Baz is battling the flu and won't start Sunday's game against the Dodgers, Tricia Whitaker of Bally Sports Sun reports.

Impact Baz is feeling under the weather and won't make his scheduled start. It's unclear if the Rays intend to push Baz back or skip his turn in the rotation entirely, and they have yet to name a replacement starter for Sunday. If Baz gets skipped over, he'll have five days of rest before his next outing -- which is tentatively scheduled to come Saturday against San Diego.

AUGUST 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scratched from Sunday's start Baz is battling the flu and won't start Sunday's game against the Dodgers, Tricia Whitaker of Bally Sports Sun reports.

Impact Baz is feeling under the weather and won't make his scheduled start. It's unclear if the Rays intend to push Baz back a few days or skip his turn in the rotation entirely, and they have yet to name a replacement starter for Sunday.

AUGUST 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Rays' Shane Baz, Rob Brantly team up for triumphant comebacks as Tampa Bay beats A's

On one side of the winning Tampa Bay clubhouse, pitcher Shane Baz celebrated his first win in more than two years after a long journey back from Tommy John surgery

AUGUST 21, 2024 • Associated Press

Wins pitching duel Baz (1-2) allowed three hits and three walks while striking out four over 7.2 shutout innings to earn the win over the Athletics on Tuesday.

Impact Baz gave up more baserunners than Oakland starter Joey Estes, but he was able to keep the hosts off the scoreboard. This was the second outing in a row where Baz reached the seven-inning mark, and he's now logged quality starts in four of his eight outings this season. For the season, he's at a 3.48 ERA, 1.32 WHIP and 36:17 K:BB over 44 innings. Baz will have a tougher matchup his next time out, as he's projected for a road start versus the Dodgers.

AUGUST 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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Mangum and Baz help the Rays beat the Pirates 7-0

Mangum leads Rays against the Pirates following 4-hit game

Jake Mangum goes 4 for 4 in second MLB game to help the Rays beat Pirates 6-1 in first night game

A look inside the Tampa Bay Rays' 120-hour makeover of the Yankees' Steinbrenner Field

Baz goes 7 strong innings, Siri homers and drives in 4 runs as Rays beat Red Sox 8-3

Rays' Shane Baz, Rob Brantly team up for triumphant comebacks as Tampa Bay beats A's