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Rays closer Pete Fairbanks to IL with nerve-related issues
Fairbanks has experienced numbness in his fingers at times over the past few years, and the problem flared up again on Saturday and Sunday. “Felt like he had a little bit of a zinger in his hand just playing catch,” Tampa Bay manager Kevin Cash said. “Got treatment the entire day on Saturday. We were […]
Continue readingTampa Bay closer role is Nick Anderson’s to lose
The 2024 fantasy baseball season is here! Get the group together, or start a brand new tradition. Join or start a league for free >> In trading Emilio Pagan, their closer who totaled a team-leading 20 saves in 2019, to the Padres on Saturday in exchange for outfielder Manuel Margot and catcher/outfield prospect Logan Driscoll, […]
Continue readingHow the Rays’ bullpen bonds over the New York Times crossword puzzle
Now there is a major league bullpen that does the same. Every day for the past five years, the Tampa Bay Rays’ bullpen, led by closer Pete Fairbanks and late-inning left-hander Colin Poche, does the NYT crossword puzzle in the clubhouse before games. Fairbanks recently finished the crossword by himself in 16 minutes, but acknowledged, […]
Continue readingFantasy baseball pitcher rankings, lineup advice for Tuesday’s MLB games
Look for our fantasy baseball starting pitcher rankings, hitter upgrades and downgrades daily to help you make smart fantasy baseball lineup decisions and for MLB betting tips. MLB game odds are provided by Caesars Sportsbook, and fantasy advice is geared towards ESPN 10-team leagues with standard scoring. For an in-depth look at what to expect […]
Continue readingMcClanahan wins 10th with ‘another really strong performance’
McClanahan became the first 10-game winner in the major leagues and the Tampa Bay Rays defeated the Texas Rangers 7-3 on Sunday, taking two of three games in a matchup of the teams with the best records in baseball. McClanahan (10-1) allowed three runs, all in the third inning, and four hits over seven innings. […]
Continue readingFantasy baseball pitcher rankings, lineup advice for Saturday’s MLB games
Note: This file has been updated with any overnight pitching changes or weather-related game postponements, along with the addition of the latest MLB game odds as of the indicated time of publication. By Mike Sheets • Closer Chart: Latest bullpen intel • MLB Depth Charts for every team • Player news wire with fantasy spin […]
Continue readingBaltimore Orioles’ winning streak ends at 10 as Tampa Bay Rays rally
The winning streak was the Orioles’ longest in a single season since they won 13 straight in 1999. Ramon Urias homered twice for the Orioles, the first multi-home run game of his career, and Trey Mancini also connected. But Baltimore also left the bases loaded without scoring in the first and fifth innings. “We just […]
Continue readingFantasy baseball pitcher rankings, lineup advice for Monday’s MLB games
Note: This file will be updated with any overnight pitching changes or weather-related game postponements, along with the addition of the latest MLB game odds as of the indicated time of publication. By Todd Zola • Closer Chart: Latest bullpen intel • MLB Depth Charts for every team • Player news wire with fantasy spin […]
Continue readingFantasy baseball pitcher rankings, lineup advice for Monday’s MLB games
Note: This file will be updated with any overnight pitching changes or weather-related game postponements, along with the addition of the latest MLB game odds as of the indicated time of publication. By Todd Zola Memorial Day weekend concludes with a busy Monday slate, beginning at 1:05 PM ET with the opener of a doubleheader […]
Continue readingWorld Series 2020: Ranking all 56 players in the Los Angeles Dodgers-Tampa Bay Rays Fall Classic
Some years the World Series comes down to the most famous player on the roster, and some years it comes down to the least famous. If we knew which it would be this year, we could narrow our attention to that one part of the field. But the nature of baseball is just the opposite: […]
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