MLB-best Rays power past White Sox; Glasnow exits early
Austin Meadows, Brandon Lowe and Randy Arozarena homered, and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Chicago White Sox 5-2 for their fourth straight winJUNE 15, 2021 • Associated Press
Struggles in short outing McClanahan did not factor in the decision Wednesday versus Washington despite giving up three runs on five hits and three walks over three innings. He struck out four.
Impact The southpaw was wildly inefficient in the start, needing 77 pitches -- 45 of which were strikes -- to retire nine batters. He was stung by a pair of long balls and could have had an even worse stat line if not for Washington stranding five runners in his three innings. This was the second straight poor outing for McClanahan, who has given up a total of seven runs and 10 hits over his past 6.1 frames. He'll try to get back on track in his next start, which is tentatively slated for Tuesday on the road against the White Sox.
JUNE 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Castro hits RBI double in 2-run 11th, Nats beat Rays 9-7
Starlin Castro hit an RBI double during a two-run 11th inning and the Washington Nationals beat the AL East-leading Tampa Bay Rays 9-7JUNE 10, 2021 • Associated Press
Nationals take 3-game losing streak into matchup with Rays
Washington is looking to snap its three-game losing streak with a win over Tampa BayJUNE 9, 2021 • Associated Press
Glasnow has 11 Ks in 7 innings, Rays beat Nationals 3-1
Tyler Glasnow struck out 11 over seven strong innings and the AL East-leading Tampa Bay Rays beat the Washington Nationals 3-1 for their 20th win in 24 gamesJUNE 9, 2021 • Associated Press
Cole expected to start for the Yankees against the Rays
The Rays will start Ryan Yarbrough on Thursday while the Yankees are expected to counter with Gerrit ColeJUNE 3, 2021 • Associated Press
Chased early by Yankees McClanahan (2-1) allowed four earned runs on five hits and two walks while striking out six across 3.1 innings to take the loss Wednesday against the Yankees.
Impact McClanahan ran into trouble early in the game when he surrendered a two-run homer to the fourth batter he faced in the opening frame. He ran into trouble again two innings later, and he ultimately exited the game with one out in the fourth inning with the bases loaded. McClanahan had shown the ability to work deeper into games prior to this start, as he recorded at least 15 outs in each of his last three outings. Now 30.2 innings into his major-league career, McClanahan has a 4.11 ERA with 38 strikeouts and nine walks.
JUNE 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Yankees edge first-place Rays for second straight night, 4-3
Gio Urshela homered early, Clint Frazier drove in two a night after his walk-off homer and the New York Yankees overcame several sloppy moments to beat the Tampa Bay Rays 4-3JUNE 3, 2021 • Associated Press
McClanahan scheduled to start for Tampa Bay against New York
The Rays will start Shane McClanahan on Wednesday while the Yankees are expected to counter with Jordan MontgomeryJUNE 2, 2021 • Associated Press
Frazier's 11th-inning HR lifts slumping Yankees over Rays
Clint Frazier hit a game-ending, two-run homer with two outs in the 11th inning after making a game-saving catch in the eighth, and the slumping New York Yankees beat the rival Tam...JUNE 2, 2021 • Associated Press
Earns second win McClanahan (2-0) allowed three hits and no walks while striking out six across five scoreless innings to earn the win Thursday against the Royals.
Impact McClanahan needed only 63 pitches to record his 15 outs, and he's now completed at least five innings in three consecutive outings. In addition to the efficiency, he was also extremely deceptive and racked up 16 swinging strikes to back up his six punchouts. McClanahan has gotten off to a strong start to his big-league career, maintaining a 3.29 ERA with a 32:7 K:BB across 27.1 frames.
MAY 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Meadows homers and has 4 RBIs, Rays beat Royals 7-2
Austin Meadows homered and had four RBIs, Shane McClanahan went five scoreless innings, and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Kansas City Royals 7-2MAY 27, 2021 • Associated Press
Rays play the Royals after Glasnow's strong outing
Tampa Bay looks to follow up a dominant performance by Wednesday starter Tyler GlasnowMAY 27, 2021 • Associated Press
Margot hits RBI single in 10th, Rays beat Royals 2-1
Manuel Margot hit a run-scoring single in the 10th inning and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Kansas City Royals 2-1MAY 27, 2021 • Associated Press
Solid in no-decision McClanahan allowed one earned run on four hits and two walks while striking out four across five innings in the win over the Blue Jays on Saturday. He did not factor into the decis...
Impact McClanahan allowed his only run to score in the first inning on a two-out double by Teoscar Hernandez. The rookie has struggled with retiring batters with two outs, but he got away with minimal damage Saturday. It was a good bounce-back performance from his last outing against the Mets in which he allowed four runs on a pair of long balls. The 24-year-old has a 4.03 ERA and a 1.25 WHIP with a 10.5 K/9 in 22.1 innings this season.
MAY 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Walls 2 doubles in debut, Rays beat Jays for 9th win in row
Taylor Walls hit a pair of doubles in his major league debut and the Tampa Bay Rays won their ninth straight game, 3-1 over the Toronto Blue JaysMAY 23, 2021 • Associated Press
LEADING OFF: Mariners hit by virus, Mikolas back with Cards
Fernando Tatis Jr. and the Padres try for their eighth win in a row when they host the virus-stricken Seattle MarinersMAY 22, 2021 • Associated Press
Mejía hits grand slam in 12th, Rays beat Blue Jays 9-7
Francisco Mejía hit a grand slam in the 12th inning and the Tampa Bay Rays won their eighth consecutive game by beating the Toronto Blue Jays 9-7MAY 22, 2021 • Associated Press
Stroman expected to start for the Mets against Rays
The Mets will start Marcus Stroman on Sunday while the Rays are expected to counter with Josh FlemingMAY 16, 2021 • Associated Press
Wendle hits 3 of Tampa Bay's 8 doubles, Rays beat Mets 12-5
Joey Wendle hit three doubles and a single, keying two big innings that sent the Tampa Bay Rays past the New York Mets 12-5MAY 15, 2021 • Associated Press
Earns first win McClanahan (1-0) allowed four runs on six hits in 5.1 innings with seven strikeouts and one walk, earning the win in Saturday's 12-5 victory over the Mets.
Impact The flame-throwing lefty yielded two home runs on sliders down the middle, which accounted for all four runs. Saturday was the longest, albeit highest runs allowed, start of the season for McClanahan, who pitched exactly four innings in each of his first three appearances. The young southpaw boasts elite stuff and has the potential to be a dominant starter once he improves his command of it.
MAY 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Tampa Bay hosts New York, aims to build on Glasnow's solid outing
Tampa Bay looks to follow up a strong showing by Friday starter Tyler GlasnowMAY 15, 2021 • Associated Press
Phillips, Rays rally late, end Mets' 7-game winning streak
Brett Phillips hit an RBI single with two outs in the ninth inning and the Tampa Bay Rays stopped the Mets’ seven-game winning streak, rallying past New York 3-2MAY 15, 2021 • Associated Press
Fans five in no-decision McClanahan allowed four hits and two walks while striking out five in Sunday's victory over Oakland. He did not factor into the decision.
Impact As in his previous two outings, McClanahan struck out five over four innings, and he did so Sunday while allowing three runs. The lefty threw 50 of 80 pitches for strikes and tossed first-pitch strikes to 13 of 18 batters. He has now allowed five earned runs over his first twelve big-league innings while registering a 15:4 K:BB. The rookie's vast array of pitches and high velocity should keep him in the conversation for staying in the Rays' rotation.
MAY 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Adames, Brosseau hit HRs as Rays beat A's 4-3, avoid sweep
Willy Adames hit a three-run homer in the fifth, Mike Brosseau added a tiebreaking drive the following inning and the Tampa Bay Rays held off the Oakland Athletics 4-3 to avoid a s...MAY 9, 2021 • Associated Press
