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Yahoo
02-07-2025
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Wynns hits sacrifice fly in the 10th as A's hand Rays 3rd-straight loss 4-3
Athletics' Colby Thomas hits a double during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays Tuesday, July 1, 2025, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken) Tampa Bay Rays' Christopher Morel, right, celebrates in the dugout after his solo home run during the second inning of a baseball game against the Athletics Tuesday, July 1, 2025, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken) Tampa Bay Rays catcher Matt Thaiss tags out Athletics' Max Schuemann at home plate during the tenth inning of a baseball game Tuesday, July 1, 2025, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken) Athletics' Colby Thomas scores on a sacrifice fly by Austin Wynns, not pictured, during the 10th inning of a baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays, Tuesday, July 1, 2025, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken) Athletics' Austin Wynns (29) hits a sacrifice fly during the 10th inning of a baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays, Tuesday, July 1, 2025, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken) Athletics' Austin Wynns (29) hits a sacrifice fly during the 10th inning of a baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays, Tuesday, July 1, 2025, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken) Athletics' Colby Thomas hits a double during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays Tuesday, July 1, 2025, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken) Tampa Bay Rays' Christopher Morel, right, celebrates in the dugout after his solo home run during the second inning of a baseball game against the Athletics Tuesday, July 1, 2025, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken) Tampa Bay Rays catcher Matt Thaiss tags out Athletics' Max Schuemann at home plate during the tenth inning of a baseball game Tuesday, July 1, 2025, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken) Athletics' Colby Thomas scores on a sacrifice fly by Austin Wynns, not pictured, during the 10th inning of a baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays, Tuesday, July 1, 2025, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken) Athletics' Austin Wynns (29) hits a sacrifice fly during the 10th inning of a baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays, Tuesday, July 1, 2025, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken) TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Austin Wynns hit a sacrifice fly in the 10th inning and the Athletics handed the Tampa Bay Rays a 4-3 loss on Tuesday night, their third straight. The Rays' last three-game skid came against the the Phillies at home in early May and they have now lost four of five to last-place teams. Advertisement Colby Thomas, who got his first career hit earlier, started the 10th on second base and was sacrificed to third by Denzel Clarke. No. 9 hitter Max Schuemann, who was starting in place of Jacob Wilson, the second-leading hitter in the majors who was a late scratch with a sore right hamstring, worked Mason Montgomery (1-2) for a walk ahead of pinch-hitter Wynns. Michael Kelly (2-0) got the win despite allowing two singles and throwing a wild pitch in the ninth. Mason Miller earned his 17th save, although he intentionally walked Jonathan Aranda with two outs and then threw a wild pitch to advance the runners before striking out Brandon Lowe. Max Muncy hit a two-run homer in the fourth and Shea Langeliers had a solo shot in the sixth for the A's. Christopher Morel, Lowe and Danny Jansen homered for the Rays. Advertisement Tampa Bay starter Shane Baz went seven innings, allowing five hits and matching his career high 11 strikeouts with just one walk. Key moment José Caballero, who stole his 30th base in the second inning, singled to lead off the ninth but was thrown out at second by Langeliers on the next pitch. Key stat With wins in the first two games of the three-game series, the A's have won a series against the Rays for the first time since April 2022. Tampa Bay had won eight-straight home series. Up next Tampa Bay RHP Ryan Pepiot (5-6, 3.36 ERA) is scheduled to start on Wednesday against the Athletics' RHP Mitch Spence (2-3, 3.83). ___ AP MLB:
Yahoo
27-06-2025
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Chandler Simpson's call back up to the MLB is Inevitable
Chandler Simpson's call back up to the MLB is Inevitable originally appeared on Athlon Sports. In what was a shock to many originally the Tampa Bay Rays chose to option Chandler Simpson back to their triple-A affilate, the Durham Bulls. This brought back outfielder Jake Mangum from 10-day injured list. Advertisement Prior to being optioned, Simpson led the league in stolen bases since making his debut in the majors, and had a .330 batting average over his last 16 games. So why did the Rays end up doing this? It may have been to get one last look at a player they invested heavily in, Christopher Morel. Morel who has struggled since being acquired in a trade from the Chicago Cubs, has already been optioned twice. If the Rays were to option him a third time he would be forced to be put on waivers. Morel has improved his play since Simpson has gone back down to the minor leagues. His batting average in the month of May sat at .143, over June he has had a .310 BA. The Rays if they want to find a way to open up a spot for Simpson on the roster have to move off of someone. Even if that player is not Morel. Advertisement Simpson since being back in triple-A has a .358 batting average. His speed that fans have come to love has not gone anywhere either. Over 15 games he has nine stolen bases. The question for Simpson is not will he get called back up to play for the Rays. It is a matter of when he will get that call. This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 26, 2025, where it first appeared.
Yahoo
26-06-2025
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Rasmussen and the Rays bullpen shine in 3-0 win over Royals, extending their road win streak to 5
Kansas City Royals right fielder Jac Caglianone catches a fly ball for the out on Tampa Bay Rays' Josh Lowe during the first inning of a baseball game, Wednesday, June 25, 2025, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel) Tampa Bay Rays' Christopher Morel celebrates in the dugout after scoring on a bunt single by Jose Caballero during the second inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals, Wednesday, June 25, 2025, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel) = during the second inning of a baseball game, Wednesday, June 25, 2025, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel) = during the second inning of a baseball game, Wednesday, June 25, 2025, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel) Kansas City Royals right fielder Jac Caglianone catches a fly ball for the out on Tampa Bay Rays' Josh Lowe during the first inning of a baseball game, Wednesday, June 25, 2025, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel) Tampa Bay Rays' Christopher Morel celebrates in the dugout after scoring on a bunt single by Jose Caballero during the second inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals, Wednesday, June 25, 2025, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel) = during the second inning of a baseball game, Wednesday, June 25, 2025, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel) KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Drew Rasmussen tossed five innings of two-hit ball, Tampa Bay scored three times in the second on an array of singles and bunts, and the Rays held on the rest of the way to beat the Kansas City Royals 3-0 on Wednesday night. Rasmussen (7-5) struck out five and walked two before turning it over to the Tampa Bay bullpen on a hot, humid night. Three relievers combined to allow one hit and one walk before Pete Fairbanks handled the ninth for his 14th save. Advertisement The Rays (45-35) have won five straight on the road, nine of their last 12 overall and are a season-best 10 games over .500. José Caballero had an RBI bunt single and Danny Jansen laid down a sacrifice bunt against Michael Wacha during the decisive second for Tampa Bay. Christopher Morel, Josh Lowe and Chandler Simpson had singles in the inning. Other than that, Wacha (4-7) was tough on the Rays. He went six innings and struck out nine while walking just one. His biggest problem has been the Royals' biggest problem: They aren't scoring. Not only have they managed four runs total amid a four-game losing streak, they have given Wacha two runs of support or fewer in 13 of his 16 starts this season. Advertisement Kansas City has lost nine straight at Kauffman Stadium since beating Detroit on May 31, its longest home skid since dropping 10 in a row in April and May 2023. The Royals also have lost 10 of their last 14 games overall. Key moment The Royals put runners on the corners in the fourth, but Salvador Perez popped out on his first pitch to end the threat. Key stat Kansas City has not hit a home run in its last 54 innings at Kauffman Stadium. Up next Rays RHP Shane Baz (7-3, 4.79 ERA) starts the series finale Thursday. RHP Michael Lorenzen (4-7, 4.81) starts for the Royals. ___ AP MLB:
Yahoo
21-06-2025
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Caminero and Pepiot help the surging Rays beat the Tigers 8-3
Detroit Tigers' Colt Keith (33) is out at second base as Tampa Bay Rays second baseman Brandon Lowe (8) turns a double play during the ninth inning of a baseball game, Saturday, June 21, 2025, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken) Detroit Tigers' Wenceel Pérez (46) is safe at second base as Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Taylor Walls (6) throws to first during the eight inning of a baseball game Saturday, June 21, 2025, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken) Tampa Bay Rays' Christopher Morel rounds the bases after his home run during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers Saturday, June 21, 2025, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken) Tampa Bay Rays' Christopher Morel rounds the bases after his home run during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers Saturday, June 21, 2025, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken) Tampa Bay Rays' Christopher Morel rounds the bases after his home run during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers Saturday, June 21, 2025, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken) Tampa Bay Rays' Christopher Morel rounds the bases after his home run during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers Saturday, June 21, 2025, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken) Detroit Tigers' Colt Keith (33) is out at second base as Tampa Bay Rays second baseman Brandon Lowe (8) turns a double play during the ninth inning of a baseball game, Saturday, June 21, 2025, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken) Detroit Tigers' Wenceel Pérez (46) is safe at second base as Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Taylor Walls (6) throws to first during the eight inning of a baseball game Saturday, June 21, 2025, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken) Tampa Bay Rays' Christopher Morel rounds the bases after his home run during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers Saturday, June 21, 2025, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken) Tampa Bay Rays' Christopher Morel rounds the bases after his home run during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers Saturday, June 21, 2025, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken) Tampa Bay Rays' Christopher Morel rounds the bases after his home run during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers Saturday, June 21, 2025, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken) TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Junior Caminero, Danny Jansen and Christopher Morel each hit a solo homer, helping Ryan Pepiot and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Detroit Tigers 8-3 on Saturday. Taylor Walls had two RBIs for Tampa Bay, and Yandy Díaz extended his hitting streak to 12 games. Pepiot (5-6) struck out seven while pitching five innings of one-run ball. Advertisement With its second straight win over AL Central-leading Detroit, Tampa Bay moved a season-best nine games over .500 at 43-34. The Rays are a major league-best 22-8 since May 20. Jahmai Jones had an RBI double for Detroit, and Jake Rogers also drove in a run. Brant Hurter (2-3) recorded two outs as the opener and was charged with four unearned runs. Caminero and Jansen connected in the fourth, giving Tampa Bay a 7-1 lead. Morel went deep in the seventh. Paul Gervase, a 6-foot-10 prospect, made his major league debut in relief of Pepiot. He pitched two scoreless innings. Key moment Hurter actually retired the first three batters, fanning Lowe and Caminero. But Lowe reached on a third-strike passed ball by Rogers. The Rays proceeded to bat around and score four times, chasing Hurter on Walls' two-run single. Advertisement Key stat The Rays have scored a total of eight first-inning runs over the first two games in the series. Up next Right-hander Casey Mize (7-2, 2.96 ERA) pitches for Detroit on Sunday, and right-hander Zack Littell (6-7, 3.88 ERA) goes for Tampa Bay. ___ AP MLB:
CBS News
08-06-2025
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Hernandez gets go-ahead hit in 10th as Miami Marlins outlast Morel, Tampa Bay Rays 11-10
Jesús Sánchez had a three-run homer and a two-run double, and Heriberto Hernandez singled in the go-ahead run in the 10th inning as the Miami Marlins outlasted Christopher Morel and the Tampa Bay Rays 11-10 on Saturday to snap a five-game losing streak. Morel went 3 for 3 with two home runs, a double and four RBIs for the Rays, who had a four-game win streak halted. Miami Marlins' Heriberto Hernandez watches his RBI single off Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Garrett Cleavinger during the 10th inning of a baseball game Saturday, June 7, 2025, in Tampa, Fla. Chris O'Meara / AP Morel hit a three-run homer off Ryan Weathers, and Danny Jansen and Taylor Walls followed with back-to-back doubles for a 4-0 lead in the second inning. Weathers was hit in the head after his final warmup pitch to start the game on catcher Nick Fortes' throw to second base and was pulled after three innings for precautionary reasons. Weathers is the son of former major league pitcher David Weathers. Dan Myers and Fortes reached with singles off Taj Bradley in the third and Xavier Edwards drove in Myers with a one-out double. Sánchez followed with his fifth homer to tie it at 4-all. Morel doubled against reliever Ronny Henriquez and Jansen homered for the fifth time three pitches later to put the Rays up 6-4 in the fourth. The Marlins answered with a seven-run fifth as they batted around. Sánchez gave Miami a 7-6 lead with a two-run double. Liam Hicks doubled in two and Myers doubled in Hicks to make it 10-6. José Caballero threw out Myers at home to end the inning. Morel hit his fifth homer with one out in the sixth off reliever Tyler Phillips and Walls followed with a two-run shot after Jansen singled to get the Rays within 10-9. Brandon Lowe's 13th home run leading off the seventh against reliever Anthony Bender tied it at 10. Bradley allowed seven runs on six hits in four innings. Mason Montgomery gave up three runs on five hits in an inning. Garrett Cleavinger (0-2) allowed Hernandez's game-winning hit. Rookie Cade Gibson (1-3) closed it out with two scoreless innings for his first win. Key moment Edwards threw out mandatory runner Kameron Misner at home on a grounder to second by Caballero to deny the Rays the tying run in the 10th. Key stat The Marlins' staff ERA of 4.99 is the fourth-worst in the majors and leads only the Rockies (5.37) in the NL. Up next Rays RHP Drew Rasmussen (5-4, 2.14) starts Sunday's finale. The Marlins haven't announced their starter.
