The Cincinnati Reds traded right-hander Chase Anderson to the Tampa Bay Rays for cash on Wednesday. Triple-A Louisville’s 35-year-old Anderson was 2-1 with a 4.30 ERA in five starts. He was supposed to start Wednesday’s Omaha game. Last season, Anderson went 2-4 with a 6.38 ERA in nine appearances, including seven starts for the Reds. […]
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Spring training roundup: Max Fried stays unbeaten, Braves blank Twins
On Sunday, 20 March 2023, Max Fried pitched a superb 6 1/3 innings against Minnesota Twins in Fort Myers, Florida. Fried remained undefeated this spring, conceding only one hit and striking out five with two walks. He has not given up an earned run in 11 1/3 innings this season. Marcell Ozuna’s three-run homer in […]
Spring training roundup: Jose Abreu’s bat, Astros’ arms overpower Cards
In a spring training game played in Sarasota, Florida, the Houston Astros were able to defeat the St. Louis Cardinals 3-0 thanks to the combined efforts of five pitchers. After a 3-for-4 performance, a home run, a double, and two RBI, JosĂ© Abreu took the lead. Yainer Diaz contributed two of the Astros’ 10 hits, […]
Biggest 2018 American League Breakout Players
Every MLB season produces and introduces us to new stars, and this year is no exception. With the inclusion of loaded rookie classes (particularly in the NL) along with players who have put together incredible career-years, one can argue that 2018 may have seen the rise and infusion of the most talent ever in this […]
Blake Snell Has Emerged as an American League Cy Young Favorite
Blake Snell was the breakout of the 2018 season this summer but had a trip to the DL interrupt what was an excellent season. After his last start on July 12, before his stint, the 25-year-old had thrown 119 innings, posting a 2.27 ERA, 1.07 WHIP, 3.42 FIP, and struck out 134 batters, which was […]
The Tampa Bay Rays Look to be Winning the Chris Archer Trade
The Pittsburg Pirates and Tampa Bay Rays have officially completed their Chris Archer trade with the “Player To Be Named Later” finally being announced. It’s Shane Baz, a top pitching prospect, and the Pirates first-round pick from the 2017 MLB Draft. What looked like the Rays holding on to Archer for too long is turning […]
Wilson Ramos Makes Phillies Debut
Wilson Ramos was traded to the Philadelphia Phillies ahead of the trade deadline from the Tampa Bay Rays. Ramos was on the disabled list, though, and had been on the shelf since his last appearance with Tampa on July 14. The Phillies knew he’d be back soon enough when they got him. The 31-year-old backstop […]
Yankees Look Ugly, Lose Series to Tampa Bay
The New York Yankees dropped their series finale against the Tampa Bay Rays, 3-1, in a Thursday afternoon snooze fest. Yankees starting pitcher Masahiro Tanaka got hit around a little bit in the top of the first inning, ultimately allowing two runs on doubles by Joey Wendle and Tommy Pham. The Pham double was a […]
Tommy Kahnle Recalled From AAA
Relief pitcher Tommy Kahnle has reportedly been told he will be called back up to the New York Yankees following their 6-1 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays on Wednesday. Tommy Kahnle is packing up his locker. He’s heading to New York. — Conor Foley (@RailRidersTT) August 16, 2018 Kahnle, 28, has had a rough […]
Yanks Flop Against the Rays, 6-1
The New York Yankees faced the Tampa Bay Rays in the second game of a three-game series Wednesday night, dropping the game by a score of 6-1. It would have been really good for the Yanks to take this one, because the Rays have their ace, Blake Snell, going in Thursday afternoon’s game. Snell has […]
Yankees Take Series Opener Over Tampa Bay, 4-1
The New York Yankees opened up a three-game series against the Tampa Bay Rays on Tuesday, taking the game by the score of 4-1. The Yankees opened up the scoring early. Giancarlo Stanton hit a first inning double and later scored on a single by Aaron Hicks. HICKS JUST KEEPS ON HITTING, AS #YANKEES TAKE […]
Yankees Shuffle the Roster
The New York Yankees made a series of moves ahead of their game on Monday night against the Mets. They placed starting pitcher CC Sabathia on the 10-day disabled list with knee inflammation. Sabathia has been awesome all year, but particularly is last couple of starts, in which he has racked up 19 strikeouts in […]