MATT MOORE RUMORS & GOSSIP

Chris Sale, Matt Moore Match-up for Strikeout Showdown on Memorial Day

Around the time you were throwing your burgers and beer soaked brats on the grill to officially kick-off the summer, Chris Sale started summer for all of us by striking out 15 Tampa Bay Rays. Matt Moore countered with 10 of his own. The reason this was special was it figures to be the first of several match-ups between two American League power pitchers that goes into the next decade...
Via Diamond Hoggers  |  1 day ago

Moore opens home series vs. hot White Sox

An offensive surge has propelled the Chicago White Sox to their longest winning streak of the season. A solid start from Chris Sale helped the club begin its run. Looking for a sixth consecutive victory, Sale and the White Sox face a stiff challenge Monday in the opener of a three-game road set against the Tampa Bay Rays. Chicago (26-12) has totaled 52 runs and 64 hits during...
Via Fox Sports Florida  |  3 days ago

Moore looks to dominate first start vs. Toronto

Tune into Sun Sports at 6:30 p.m. to watch the Tampa Bay Rays take on the Toronto Blue Jays. Matt Moore is coming off yet another defeat, but the Tampa Bay Rays believe their highly-touted 22-year-old is on the verge of a breakthrough. Fellow rookie Drew Hutchison is starting to hold his own in the Toronto Blue Jays' rotation. With Moore looking to avoid losing a fourth straight...
Via Fox Sports Florida  |  8 days ago

Tampa Bay looks for series win behind Moore

Tune into Sun Sports at 6:30 p.m. to watch the Tampa Bay Rays take on the Boston Red Sox. Tampa Bay Rays left-hander Matt Moore is universally considered among baseball's top pitching prospects, but his performance thus far in 2012 has been disappointing. Boston Red Sox southpaw Felix Doubront flies under the radar, but is proving a reliable cog in the rotation in his first...
Via Fox Sports Florida  |  13 days ago

Dugout Digest - Matt Moore's disappointing start

Coming into this season, Rays rookie starter Matt Moore was expected to be one of the Rays' best starters. After seven starts, Moore has a 5.31 ERA, 34 strikeouts, 22 walks, and has allowed six homers. These aren't really great signs. His bad ERA is boosted by a 4.98 FIP and 5.01 xFIP. He's only getting ground balls in 33.1% of plate appearances. His BABIP is high at...
Via The Outside Corner  |  18 days ago

Struggling Moore takes mound for Rays

While Matt Moore has had a rough season thus far, Tampa Bay Rays manager Joe Maddon doesn't seem too concerned. Moore takes the mound Saturday night looking to put a disastrous outing behind him as the Rays continue a three-game set with the Baltimore Orioles at Camden Yards. Considered among the top pitching prospects in baseball, Moore (1-2, 5.71 ERA) hasn't lived up...
Via Fox Sports Florida  |  19 days ago

Matt Moore Is Struggling for the Tampa Bay Rays; What’s Next?

The Tampa Bay Rays loved Matt Moore so much prior to the season that they signed him to 5-year, $14 million extension. I have no qualms about the extension considering it’s a fantastic bargain if Matt Moore pitches to his potential, but maybe it gave Matt Moore some added pressure in his first full season with the Tampa Bay Rays. It also didn’t help Matt Moore the way...
Via Rant Sports  |  22 days ago

The Tampa Bay Rays Red Hot Start Down To A Smolder Already

When the Tampa Bay Rays started the season it looked as though the team was on fire. The Rays were so hot they completely melted the New York Yankees in their first series of the 2012 season. The Rays since have gone to a smolder. The Fire that was burning bright on opening weekend has nearly been extinguished. The Rays have lost five of their last six games and are now the host...
Via USA Sports 360  |  April 15, 2012

Rookie Sensation Matt Moore Set For Season Debut Against Heave Hitting Tigers

Rookie sensation Matt Moore of the Tampa Bay Rays is scheduled to start against the hot and heavy hitting Detroit Tigers at 1:05 P.M. (Tuesday April 11, 2012). Moore is considered a pre-season favorite for rookie of the year. The left-handed, 22 year-old, fireballer has already showed he is more than capable of shutting down
Via Reading Between The Seams  |  April 10, 2012

Mild lower abdominal strain slows Rays' Matt Moore

The Tampa Bay Rays say a mild lower abdominal strain that's slowed prized pitching prospect Matt Moore in spring training is not a major concern. Nevertheless, the team is taking a cautious approach with the rookie left-hander who was held out of a scheduled live batting practice session this week. Manager Joe Maddon stressed the injury is not considered serious, and Moore said...
Via AP on Fox  |  February 29, 2012
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