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Washington Post
4 days ago
- General
- Washington Post
Rays option outfielder Chandler Simpson to Triple-A, reinstate Jake Mangum
HOUSTON — The Tampa Bay Rays optioned rookie Chandler Simpson to Triple-A Durham on Friday to make room on the roster for outfielder Jake Mangum, who was reinstated from the injured list. Manager Kevin Cash said it was tough to send Simpson to the minors considering how well he has been playing.
Associated Press
4 days ago
- General
- Associated Press
Rays option outfielder Chandler Simpson to Triple-A, reinstate Jake Mangum
HOUSTON (AP) — The Tampa Bay Rays optioned rookie Chandler Simpson to Triple-A Durham on Friday to make room on the roster for outfielder Jake Mangum, who was reinstated from the injured list. Manager Kevin Cash said it was tough to send Simpson to the minors considering how well he has been playing. 'He's been playing really good,' Cash said. 'They're all tough decisions, certainly this one was right at the top of the list. Respect the heck out of what Chandler did. But I do think there's probably a benefit … for him to get down there and get some regular reps.' Mangum, who is also a rookie, has been out since April 24 with a left groin strain. He hit .338 with four doubles and seven RBIs in 21 games this season before the injury. Mangum was batting third and playing center field Friday night against Houston, but Cash said that he would also see time in left field. 'He's able to play both spots, give you good at-bats, runs the bases really, really well,' Cash said. 'So very confident with his defense and hopefully he can pick up right where he left off before his injury because he was doing a lot of good things.' Simpson was called up earlier this season after several injuries in the outfield and gave the Rays a boost with his speed and base-stealing ability. He stole three bases Thursday night in a win over Houston, giving him 19 this season, which ranks third in the majors. Simpson, who played all three outfield positions, was batting .285 with four doubles and 11 RBIs in 35 games. ___ AP MLB:
Reuters
4 days ago
- General
- Reuters
Rays reinstate OF Jake Mangum from injured list
May 30 - The Tampa Bay Rays reinstated outfielder Jake Mangum from the injured list Friday and optioned outfielder Chandler Simpson to Triple-A Durham. Mangum, 29, has been out since April 23 with a left groin strain. After making his major league debut March 30, he was batting .338 with seven RBIs and eight stolen bases in 21 games. Simpson, 24, made his major league debut April 19 and was batting .285 with 11 RBIs and 19 stolen bases in 35 games. Simpson had a hit in seven of his past eight games with eight steals in the stretch. --Field Level Media
USA Today
5 days ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Rays vs. Tigers Tickets, First Pitch Time for Sunday, June 22
Rays vs. Tigers Tickets, First Pitch Time for Sunday, June 22 Chandler Simpson and the Tampa Bay Rays will take on Spencer Torkelson and the Detroit Tigers at George M. Steinbrenner Field on Sunday, June 22 at 12:10 p.m. ET (and broadcast on FDSSUN and FDSDET). Buy Rays Tickets on SeatGeek Buy Rays Tickets on StubHub Rays vs. Tigers Game Info Game day: Sunday, June 22, 2025 Sunday, June 22, 2025 Game time: 12:10 p.m. ET 12:10 p.m. ET TV channel: FDSSUN and FDSDET FDSSUN and FDSDET Live Stream: Watch LIVE with Fubo! (Regional restrictions may apply) Watch LIVE with Fubo! Location: Tampa, Florida Tampa, Florida Stadium: George M. Steinbrenner Field George M. Steinbrenner Field Rays Starter: TBA TBA Tigers Starter: TBA Rays vs. Tigers Tickets For Sale Rays vs. Tigers offensive insights The Rays rank 20th in Major League Baseball with 53 home runs. Hitters for Tampa Bay have combined for a team rank of 20th in the majors with a .378 team slugging percentage. The Rays rank 16th in MLB with a .245 team batting average. The Tigers average 1.1 home runs per game to rank ninth in MLB play with 65 total home runs. So far this year, Detroit is eighth in baseball, slugging .408. The Tigers have the 10th-best batting average in the league (.252). Watch MLB on Fubo Rays' top hitters Jonathan Aranda's batting average this season is .315, and he has an OPS of .900 (.397 on-base, .503 slugging). He has seven homers and 30 RBI, plus 25 runs scored. His strikeout rate is 24.9%, and his walk rate is 10.6%. So far this year, Yandy Diaz is batting .233, with a .279 on-base percentage and a .383 slugging percentage. His strikeout rate is 14.9%, and his walk rate is 5.9%. He has seven home runs and 29 RBI, plus 19 runs scored and three steals on three attempts. Junior Caminero is hitting .249, with 10 home runs and 26 RBI, plus 24 runs scored and three steals on three attempts. He has a .278 on-base percentage and a .452 slugging percentage. His strikeout rate is 19.6%, and his walk rate is 4.3%. The Rays' Brandon Lowe is batting .249, with a .744 OPS (.298 on-base, .446 slugging). His strikeout rate is 25.5%, and his walk rate is 6.7%. He has 11 home runs and 30 RBI, plus 27 runs scored. Tigers' top hitters Torkelson is batting .238/.351/.513 this season with 13 home runs, 40 RBI and 34 runs. He's striking out 24.7% of the time and walking at a 13% clip. In 188 plate appearances this year, Gleyber Torres owns a .285 batting average along with a .388 OBP and .430 SLG. He's also clubbed five homers with 27 RBI and 25 runs, including four steals, while posting an 11.2% strikeout rate and 13.3% walk rate. This season, Riley Greene is hitting .274/.330/.500 with 12 dingers, 38 RBI and 30 runs. He's fanning at a 30.9% clip and walking 7.4% of the time. At the plate, Kerry Carpenter has posted a batting average of .275 with an OPS of .793 (.307 OBP; .487 SLG) this season, while crushing 10 homers with 31 runs and 22 RBI. He's drawing free passes at a 3.5% clip and striking out 19.9% of the time. Rays' injuries Richie Palacios: 10 Day IL (Knee), Jake Mangum: 10 Day IL (Groin), Travis Jankowski: 10 Day IL (Groin), Hunter Bigge: 15 Day IL (Lat), Ha-Seong Kim: 60 Day IL (Shoulder), Shane McClanahan: 60 Day IL (Tricep), Nathan Lavender: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Alex Faedo: 60 Day IL (Shoulder), Jonny Deluca: 60 Day IL (Shoulder) Tigers' injuries Matt Vierling: 10 Day IL (Shoulder), Reese Olson: 15 Day IL (Finger), Alex Cobb: 15 Day IL (Hip), Alex Lange: 60 Day IL (Lat), Ty Madden: 60 Day IL (Shoulder), Jose Urquidy: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Sawyer Gipson-Long: 60 Day IL (Hip), Parker Meadows: 60 Day IL (Arm) Buy Rays Tickets on SeatGeek Buy Rays Tickets on StubHub
Time of India
26-05-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Is Chandler Simpson the fastest man in baseball? Tampa Bay's secret weapon is shocking everyone
Is Chandler Simpson the fastest man in baseball? Tampa Bay's secret weapon is shocking everyone (Image Source: Getty Images) Major League Baseball is usually recognized by power hitters and dominant pitchers. But today, someone new is introducing something else. He is Chandler Simpson, and he's changing the game for the Tampa Bay Rays with speed. Simpson is one of the quickest men in the game, and his quick feet are having a great effect. The Rays have always been famous for intelligent decisions and tight defense. But with Simpson in the team now, they're becoming the fastest as well. He's making them win games in a completely different manner. Chandler Simpson's speed is a game-changer on field Chandler Simpson also runs at a tremendous pace 29.9 feet per second. That makes him not only quick but one of the quickest in all of baseball. In his time playing for the Rays, he has stolen 14 bases. That's a big reason why Tampa Bay paces the league with 71 stolen bases this year. Simpson was drafted by the Rays in 2022. He was from Georgia Tech and was impressed immediately. In two minor league seasons, he stole 198 bases. That is unheard of and thrilling. Chandler Simpson is redefining the perception of game Simpson's speed is not merely base stealing. It also makes him difficult to hold once he makes contact. A single can become a double, and a double can become a triple. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Trade Bitcoin & Ethereum – No Wallet Needed! IC Markets Start Now Undo That type of base running keeps the opposing team on edge and can add more runs. Also Read: 'Mike Has Never Beat Me In A Race'- Rays Outfielder Chandler Simpson Makes An Interesting Revelation About The Braves Star Michael Harris II He's also exciting to watch. Fans love to see a player who plays so hard and enthusiastically. His speed reminds everyone of a type of game that doesn't always happen in today's baseball. When most teams concentrate on hitting home runs, Simpson demonstrates the value of running fast and intelligently. He's only just starting his career, but the future is bright. As he grows and learns, Simpson can become one of the most significant players in baseball. His speed provides the Rays with a huge edge and can lead them to victory this season and for many years to come. Chandler Simpson is infusing new life in the Tampa Bay Rays with his incredible speed. He's assisting the team in stealing bases, bringing home runs, and playing a faster style of baseball. With 14 stolen bases already under his belt, Simpson is showing speed does count. As he develops, he may revolutionize the way individuals perceive baseball and remind them of just how thrilling it is to be able to run quickly. Get IPL 2025 match schedules , squads , points table , and live scores for CSK , MI , RCB , KKR , SRH , LSG , DC , GT , PBKS , and RR . Check the latest IPL Orange Cap and Purple Cap standings.
