Tampa Bay Times Aug 14, 2018
Archer trade gets even better as Rays add promising young pitcher
NEW YORK - The return the Rays got from the Pirates for Chris Archer already looked good.Right-hander Tyler Glasnow has been increasingly impressive in three starts using his high-octane fastball and cruel breaking balls, and outfielder Austin Meadows has shown the talent and
Bluebird Banter Aug 12, 2018
Jays pull out a close one to avoid sweep
Rays 1 Blue Jays 2 For a good portion of the day, it looked like the Jays were in for the sweep as the bats were stymied by Tyler Glasnow, but a late rally provided just enough to eke out the series finale and stave off the brooms. Marcus Stroman turned in a very good start despite a significant blister issue that ultimately forced an early departure after 5 innings. He did work around some trouble, which just one totally clean inning, but also helped himself significantly a couple times flashing the leather where his background as an infielder shone though. The one run he (and the Jays)...
Tampa Bay Times Aug 14, 2018
Rays get RHP Shane Baz as player to be named from Pirates in Chris Archer deal
RHP Shane Baz, the No. 12 pick in the 2017 draft, will join the Rays from the Pirates as the player to be named in the Chris Archer trade.That makes the Rays' complete haul in the deal RHP Tyler Glasnow, OF Austin Meadows and Baz.Baz, 19, has been pitching at the Pirates
DRaysBay Aug 12, 2018
Jays 2, Rays 1: That could have gone better
Glasnow had his longest outing yet, and it was good. The Rays had just enough bad luck to lose this game in a matter of inches. Overall, it was a solid enough match, and the Rays had already won the series, but the one-run loss is never fun to watch. Tyler Glasnow certainly looked the part of a starter today, going 5+ innings and ending his day giving up only 2 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 2 BB, and a nice healthy 6 K. It was his longest outing since joining the team as part of the Chris Archer trade, and the debate as to whether or not he can make it as a starter seems to be winding down, as he shows...
