MAY 8, 2021 • MLB.COM
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Hill goes six scoreless, but bats quiet vs. A's Rich Hill just keeps on shoving. Hill went blow-for-blow with fellow lefty Sean Manaea in the Rays’ 2-1 loss to the A's on Friday night at O...
A's Sean Manaea has no-hitter through seven against Rays
Athletics left-hander Sean Manaea is pitching a no-hitter through seven innings against Tampa BayMAY 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Notes: McHugh's versatility; Yarbrough to IL Things might be starting to click for Collin McHugh. The veteran had the best outing of his Rays tenure on Thursday night, pitching two perf...
MAY 8, 2021 • MLB.COM
Kevan Smith - Called up Friday Smith's contract was selected by the Rays on Friday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Impact Francisco Mejia (ribs) was scratched from Friday's lineup, so Smith will be available off the bench while Mike Zunino starts behind the plate. Ryan Yarbrough was placed on the COVID-19 injured list with side effects related to the vaccine in a corresponding move.
MAY 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Ryan Yarbrough - Managing vaccine side effects Yarbrough was placed on the COVID-19 injured list Friday due to side effects from the vaccine, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Impact Yarbrough tentatively lines up to make his next start Tuesday, and he'll be eligible to return from the injured list as soon as his side effects subside. Kevan Smith was called up to serve as catching depth after Francisco Mejia (ribs) was scratched from Friday's lineup.
MAY 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Francisco Mejía - Could be available off bench Mejia (ribs) isn't believed to be dealing with a serious injury, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Impact Mejia was scratched from Friday's lineup due to a left intercostal strain, but manager Kevin Cash said that the catcher could play if needed. A better idea of Mejia's status could be known based on how he feels Saturday, but it's unlikely that he'll miss significant time.
MAY 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Rays at A’s: Francisco Mejia scratched from lineup The catcher who has been one of Tampa Bay’s most consistent hitters has discomfort in his rib cage.
MAY 7, 2021 • TAMPABAY.COM
Francisco Mejía - Scratched from lineup Mejia was scratched from Friday's lineup against the Athletics with left intercostal discomfort, Justice delos Santos of MLB.com reports.
Impact Mejia had been out of the lineup for two of the last three games, and he'll be a late scratch Friday due to an intercostal issue. Mike Zunino will take over behind the dish and bat sixth.
MAY 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Brett Phillips - Rakes out of bottom of order Phillips went 3-for-4 with a two-run double, a stolen base and a run in a win over the Angels on Thursday.
Impact The utility outfielder made plenty of noise out of the bottom of the lineup, and his eighth-inning two-run two-bagger closed out a wild seven-run rally for the Rays during the frame. Phillips started in center field for Kevin Kiermaier with southpaw Andrew Heaney on the hill for the Angels, and he's made a total of 11 appearances in the corner outfield spots in addition to the 11 he's logged in center.
MAY 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Manuel Margot - Productive all-around night Margot went 1-for-5 with an RBI single, two stolen bases and a run in a win over the Angels on Thursday.
Impact The veteran outfielder's clutch eighth-inning knock brought home Randy Arozarena with what was the tying run at the time. Margot has been heating up at the plate of late, hitting .310 (9-for-29) with a double, a home run, six RBI, and three runs over his last nine games.
MAY 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Josh Fleming - Picks up win in bulk relief Fleming (2-3) was credited with his second victory in a win over the Angels on Thursday, allowing three earned runs on six hits and a walk. He struck out three.
Impact Fleming got his 15 outs on a relatively efficient 67 pitches, with his one big mistake coming in the form of a Shohei Ohtani two-run home run that he allowed in his first inning on the hill. The versatile southpaw has yet to allow more than three earned runs in any one outing, and Thursday's performance leaves his ERA and WHIP at a solid 2.81 and 1.13, respectively.
MAY 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Austin Meadows - On bench Friday Meadows will sit Friday against Oakland, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.
Impact Meadows sits after starting eight straight games. He's gone just 5-for-40 at the plate over his last 11 contests, though three of those five hits have cleared the fence. Manuel Margot will be the Rays' left fielder Friday, while Randy Arozarena serves as the designated hitter.
MAY 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Joey Wendle - Not in Friday's lineup Wendle will sit Friday against the Athletics, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.
Impact Mike Brosseau will be the third baseman with lefty Sean Manaea on the mound for Oakland. Wendle isn't being strictly platooned this season, though nearly all of his off days have come against southpaws. He's started against six of the 12 the Rays have faced thus far this season.
MAY 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
How many more in a row can the Tampa Bay Rays roll? Last night the Tampa Bay Rays completed a four-game sweep of the Los Angeles Angels with a comeback 8-3 victory. For the Rays, it was their...
MAY 7, 2021 • RAYSCOLOREDGLASSES.COM
Manaea scheduled to start as Oakland hosts Tampa Bay
The Rays will start Rich Hill on Friday while the Athletics are expected to counter with Sean ManaeaMAY 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Angels are swept by the Rays as problems and frustrations grow The Angels' bullpen blew it again in the team's 8-3 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays on Thursday at Angel Stadium.
MAY 7, 2021 • LATIMES.COM
Mike Zunino - Crushes solo homer Zunino went 2-for-4 with a solo shot and two RBI in Thursday's victory over the Angels.
Impact The 30-year-old homered off Mike Mayers in the seventh inning, his sixth of the season. Zunino is slashing .217/.288/.550, with his power and defense gaining him playing time and thus making him relevant in deeper fantasy formats.
MAY 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Collin McHugh - Opens in win McHugh fanned five of the six batters he faced over two innings in Thursday's victory over the Angels. He didn't factor into the decision.
Impact The righty was sharp Thursday in his first appearance in three weeks, retiring every batter he faced. The 33-year-old threw 17 of his 23 pitches for strikes and now will look to build his stamina back up in order to earn a longer leash from conservative manager Kevin Cash. McHugh will more than likely open for two to three innings in his next appearance.
MAY 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Rays score 7 runs in 8th to complete 4-game sweep of Angels
Mike Zunino homered, Brett Phillips had two hits during a seven-run eighth inning and the Tampa Bay Rays rallied for an 8-3 victory over the Los Angeles AngelsMAY 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Francisco Mejía - Retreats to bench Mejia isn't in the lineup Thursday against the Angels, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Impact Mejia will be out of the lineup for the second time in the last three games after he went hitless with a strikeout in three at-bats Wednesday. Mike Zunino will start behind the plate and bat seventh.
MAY 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Kevin Kiermaier - Takes seat Thursday Kiermaier isn't starting Thursday's game against the Angels, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Impact Kiermaier had gone 4-for-13 with two doubles, two runs, two RBI, three walks and two stolen bases in the last four games. Brett Phillips will take over in center field and bat ninth.
MAY 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Brandon Lowe - Sitting against southpaw Lowe isn't starting Thursday's game against the Angels, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Impact Lowe had gone 2-for-14 with a three-run home run, a walk and seven strikeouts in the last three games, and he'll take a seat with left-hander Andrew Heaney starting for the Angels. Mike Brosseau will take over at second base and bat fifth.
MAY 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
End of the line for Pujols was more inevitable than sad John Romano | One of the greatest hitters in the game hasn’t just slowed down in the past five years, he’s been a drag on the Angels’ roster...
MAY 6, 2021 • TAMPABAY.COM
Ryan Thompson - Continues thriving Wednesday Thompson recorded his fifth hold in a win over the Angels on Wednesday, allowing one hit over 1.2 scoreless innings. He struck out two and also hit a batter.
Impact Thompson worked in what amounted to a setup role behind Jeffrey Springs in the victory, garnering his second hold of the series in the process. The 28-year-old now has five straight scoreless appearances, a stretch during which he's secured his second win and three holds overall while lowering his ERA from 3.60 to 2.40.
MAY 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Andrew Kittredge - Effective as opener Kittredge opened Wednesday's win over the Angels, firing two scoreless innings during which he allowed a hit and issued a walk. He also recorded a strikeout.
Impact The right-hander continued his extended stretch of strong pitching, getting six outs on 26 pitches to record his fifth consecutive scoreless effort. Kittredge continues to see time as both an opener and conventional reliever, and he whittled his ERA down to an impressive 1.32 with Wednesday's effort.
MAY 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
