Since Shane McClanahan’s call-up in April of this season, he has been one of the Rays’ more reliable starting pitchers. He has a 3.31 FIP on the year, and has an above average strikeout rate and walk rate. While he has fallen victim to some hard contact, he’s done a great job at mixing his…
Just thought I’d put all the video breakdowns from this year’s trade deadline in one place. Vote in the poll below and let me know what you think of all the trades! Nelson Cruz to the Rays Rays Receive: Nelson Cruz & Calvin Faucher Twins Receive: Joe Ryan & Drew Strotman You can read more…
Adam Frazier was sent to the Padres in a four player trade and cash last night. In return, the Pirates received the Padres’ number 5 prospect Tucupita Marcano, and two lower level prospects Jack Suwinski and Michell Miliano. What does Adam Frazier bring to the Padres? Adam Frazier is amidst the best season of his career…
On Thursday, the Twins traded Nelson Cruz (DH) and prospect Calvin Faucher (RHP) to the Rays for prospects Joe Ryan (RHP) and Drew Strotman (RHP).  This deal is a little out of the ordinary for the Rays, who don’t usually trade for players who will become free agents at the end of the same season…
Hunter Renfroe joined the Boston Red Sox this year after spending 2020 with the Tampa Bay Rays. During his time with the Rays, he had the worst offensive season of his career, hitting only .156/.252/.393. So far this season, he’s been doing much better. As of July 17th he is hitting .261/.320/.454. This stat line…
Gary Sánchez followed up his all-star 2019 season with the worst season of his career. Despite struggling to the point where he was benched in the playoffs, Sánchez rebounded and has come out swinging in 2021 (literally). He’s hitting .238/.345/.492 on the year with a wRC+ of 128 (28% above average). Sánchez’s approach remains the…
Baseball’s number 1 prospect, Wander Franco, made his debut for the Tampa Bay Rays on June 22nd. Tropicana field was packed to watch the new member of the team. Franco played third base and drew a walk during his first plate appearance, showing off his above average plate discipline skills. He followed up with a…
Bo Bichette is an above average hitter with a lot of potential. So far this season he is hitting .284/.332/.500. His stat line this year is still above average, but down from the past two seasons. Bichette has a very aggressive approach at the plate and has gotten good results so far. But what can…
How is he Doing it? Collin McHugh joined the Rays this year after opting out of the 2020 season with the Red Sox. So far, he’s been a great add to the Stable, putting up some of the best numbers of his career. What did he change since joining the Rays? And what about the…
Yankees second baseman DJ LeMahieu is having a down year so far this season. While he is still an above average hitter, he should be performing better based on the type of hitter he is and the results of his previous seasons. So far this year he is hitting .259/.340/.330, which puts his stat line…