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The Rays rally against the Yankees last night came up a little short, as they went down 4-3. They hook up again tonight at 7. Michael Wacha gets the start against the magnificent mustache of Nestor Cortes.
The MVP of the season is Nestor Cortes Jr.'s mustache.
— Bryan Hoch (@BryanHoch) July 10, 2021
“Obviously the Yankees don’t allow facial hair, but they allow mustaches. It’s something that I’m rolling with. Maybe it’s bringing me some luck.” pic.twitter.com/wSP1dAe0ho
Look at that thing. It’s glorious.
Shane McClanahan talks about some adjustments he’s made.
“I feel like I’m in a different spot mentally and physically," Shane McClanahan said of his June 2 start against the Yankees. “I feel like I’ve gotten stronger, and I’ve learned a lot since then." #Rays #RaysUp https://t.co/0Dh2gUopYZ
— Sports by Tampa Bay Times (@TBTimes_Sports) July 26, 2021
Adding Nelson Cruz is an unequivocal win, but it has led to shuffling in the rest of the lineup.
"If we look at the big picture, we continue to stay selfless like these guys have just been for quite some time now, I know we’re really going to benefit from this addition,'' Rays manager Kevin Cash said. #Rays #RaysUp https://t.co/l0urbyrASl
— Sports by Tampa Bay Times (@TBTimes_Sports) July 27, 2021
Manuel Margot returned to the active roster last night. To make room, Sean Poppin was optioned.
#Rays officially reinstate Margot from IL; made room on Monday by sending RHP Sean Poppen back to Triple-A
— Marc Topkin (@TBTimes_Rays) July 27, 2021
Adam Berry says the Rays aren’t done making moves yet.
Other moves around the league:
The Yankees got mediocre reliever Clay Holmes from the Pirates for minor league infielders Diego Castillo (no, not that one) and Hoy Jun Park. Bold move!
The A’s got pretty good reliever Andrew Chafin from the Cubs for minor league outfielder Greg Deichmann and minor league right-hander Daniel Palencia.
Kendall Graveman goes from the Mariners to the Astros.
Source confirms: Astros acquire RHPs Kendall Graveman and Rafael Montero from Mariners for IF Abraham Toro and RHP Joe Smith. Montero had been designated for assignment. First: @brianmctaggart
— Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) July 27, 2021
The trade did not go over well in the Mariners dugout.
Updated Mariners trade story with player reaction.
— Ryan Divish (@RyanDivish) July 28, 2021
“Are you (expletive) kidding me? It never changes. They don’t care about winning. How do you trade him and say you care about winning? And you trade him to Houston? It never changes.”https://t.co/QEK65rOwpU
Not long after dealing Graveman, the Ms had a deal for Tyler Anderson from Pittsburgh after the Bucs deal with Philly fell through.
The Seattle Mariners are finalizing a deal to acquire left-hander Tyler Anderson from the Pittsburgh Pirates, sources tell ESPN.
— Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) July 28, 2021
The Pirates thought they had a deal today for Anderson with Philadelphia, but it fell through on medical review. Seattle went and got him instead.
The Yankees continued to revamp their roster, sending Luis Cessa and Justin Wilson to the Reds for — um — some magic beans?
The New York Yankees have announced that following Tuesday’s game they traded RHP Luis Cessa and LHP Justin Wilson to the Cincinnati Reds in exchange for a player to be named later.
— New York Yankees (@Yankees) July 28, 2021
The big fish, Max Scherzer, is still out there. Rosenthal with a thorough rundown on Max.
Latest on Scherzer: https://t.co/yj9YoUpgyu
— Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) July 28, 2021
It remains to be seen if Max Scherzer will be traded, but a source said the pitcher “strongly prefers the West Coast” to waive his no-trade clause. Given the state of the NL West, he could be the difference-maker in that race if he landed with the Dodgers, Giants or Padres.
— Mark Feinsand (@Feinsand) July 27, 2021
We may not know where Max is going just yet, but we’re pretty sure one place he’s not going: The Yankees.
These are the 8 teams known to be in on Max Scherzer, via multiple sources:
— Jayson Stark (@jaysonst) July 27, 2021
Dodgers
Giants
Padres
Red Sox
Rays
Blue Jays
Astros
Mets
Also heard Yankees checked in & were told he was unlikely to OK a trade there. Mets could be a long shot for the same reason.
Unfortunately, he’s not likely headed for St. Pete either, as he is said to strongly prefer the West Coast.
It remains to be seen if Max Scherzer will be traded, but a source said the pitcher “strongly prefers the West Coast” to waive his no-trade clause. Given the state of the NL West, he could be the difference-maker in that race if he landed with the Dodgers, Giants or Padres.
— Mark Feinsand (@Feinsand) July 27, 2021
Hey! Max! Florida has a West Coast!
The Ms expanded the ranks of women in front offices by hiring Caries Griggs as President of Business Operations.
Join us in welcoming our new President of Business Operations, Catie Griggs, to the Mariners family!
— Seattle Mariners (@Mariners) July 27, 2021
In case you missed it, Joon Lee broke a big and important story over the weekend on the plight of minor leaguers. One (among many) of the things that makes this a real bombshell is the players interviewed were willing to go on record.
"It's gotten to the point now where there are guys who are in a serious mental health crisis because of how stressful money is here.”
— Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) July 23, 2021
Angels minor leaguers talk on the record with @joonlee about the widespread issues they face: https://t.co/q0wrlL7g6l
Trevor Bauer’s administrative leave has been extended through August 6th. The Pasadena police and Major League Baseball continue to investigate Bauer after a woman alleged he sexually assaulted her.
Trevor Bauer will not take the mound in July as MLB continues to investigate a sexual assault allegation against the Dodgers pitcher https://t.co/hZeuW8Rnfc
— Sports Illustrated (@SInow) July 27, 2021
Brendan McKay and Nick Anderson are making progress at the Florida Complex League.
In the Florida Complex League today for the #Rays Brendan McKay with a perfect inning.
— Neil Solondz (@neilsolondz) July 26, 2021
Nick Anderson with a 1-2-3 inning with a couple of strikeouts.
Some excellent promos for this weekend.
Pretty solid promotional schedule this weekend for @RaysBaseball
— Tricia Whitaker (@TriciaWhitaker) July 26, 2021
Friday: Nelson Cruz t-shirt
Saturday: Randy Arozarena bobbleheads
Sunday: $23 tickets
Oh and also the 1st place Red Sox are in town and the Rays are just a game back.
So yea. It’ll be a fun week
And that T-shirt? It’s almost as amazing as Nestor Cortes’s mustache.
I had to look it up and see it’s glorious-ness pic.twitter.com/qhZucJuEkh
— Jeremy Taylor Walls (@theteremyjaylor) July 26, 2021
Baseball is back in the Olympics.
Baseball's first Olympic game in 13 years did not disappoint https://t.co/gT4G9HfBDN #Tokyo2020 #Olympics #Baseball
— WBSC #Baseball ⚾ #Tokyo2020 (@WBSC) July 28, 2021
Fangraphs latest power rankings. Rays are fifth.
Lastly, a palate cleanse. This doggo is living her best life.
everything on this video is perfect #dogs #dogsoftwitter #DogsofTwittter pic.twitter.com/n5Mmhuvw9Q
— I love my dog (@Ilovemy02803780) July 24, 2021
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