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Five no-hit innings from a spot-starter is a nice surprise Joe Boyle might just have the nastiest arsenal in all of baseball. A ridiculous fastball that ranks among the league’s best with secondary pitches that are among the top of the charts in movement and velocity.

Tampa Bay Rays News / DRaysBay / April 13

Rays 8, Braves 3: Boyle’s spot start fuels series victory

Waking up today, we expected Shane Baz to take the mound for the series finale against Atlanta. When it was announced that Joe Boyle would instead be making his Rays debut, Rays fans had every right to be worried as to the reason why.

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Tampa Bay Rays News / Field Level Media / April 13

Joe Boyle, Junior Caminero help Rays take series from Braves

Junior Caminero went 2-for-4 with a three-run home run, Joe Boyle threw five no-hit innings and the Tampa Bay Rays posted an 8-3 victory over the visiting Atlanta Braves on Sunday.

Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / April 13

Braves lose series, game 8-3

This cup of Joe appearance Boyled Atlanta hitters Well Chris Sales threw harder. After sitting around 93 mph for his first 3 starts, he averaged 96 mph in this one.

MLB News / Athletics Nation / December 20

Athletics 2024 Season in Review: Joe Boyle

After a rocky 2024 the Joe Boyle A’s experience is now officially a thing of the past Joe Boyle was one of the talks of A’s Spring Training this past year dazzling left and right with a nasty repertoire of pitches.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Fastball on SI / December 15

Tampa Bay Rays Trade Acquisition Joe Boyle Turning Heads Because of Elite Stuff

On Saturday, the Tampa Bay Rays traded left-handed pitcher Jeffrey Springs to the Athletics for a package highlighted by pitching prospect Joe Boyle. The 25-year-old Missouri native made his major league debut in 2023 and has 16 games of experience under his belt at the major league-level.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Field Level Media / December 14

Reports: A's to acquire LHP Jeffrey Springs from Rays

The A's are finalizing a trade to acquire left-hander Jeffrey Springs from the Tampa Bay Rays, multiple media outlets reported Saturday. Per the Tampa

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 14

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Cincinnati Reds News / Oakland Athletics on SI / October 28

Former Cincinnati Reds pitching will be fighting to remain a starter in 2025

When the Oakland A's acquired Joe Boyle from the Cincinnati Reds for lefty reliever Sam Moll, the deal worked out fairly well for both clubs immediately.

Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / August 25

Why Mark Kotsay Stuck with Joe Boyle

With the Oakland Athletics down 3-1 and starter Joe Boyle's pitch count already elevated in the fifth, A's manager Mark Kotsay had left-hander T.J. McFarland warm up in the bullpen.

MLB News / Field Level Media / August 20

Joe Boyle leads A's to shut out of Rays

Joe Boyle and three relievers combined on a two-hitter, JJ Bleday hit a two-run homer and the Oakland Athletics opened a four-game series against the visiting Tampa Bay Rays with a 3-0 victory on Monday night.

MLB News / Athletics Nation / August 13

A’s topple Mets, win 9-4

Good win all around Oakland officially passed last year’s squad’s win totals this afternoon when they beat the New York Mets in the first of three at Citi Field, cruising to a comfortable 9-4 win.

Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / August 7

Joe Boyle Turning a Corner in Las Vegas

Joe Boyle made his big-league debut in 2023 with the Oakland A's and put himself on the map in the 16 innings he accrued in September, posting a 1.69 ERA with a 0.81 WHIP.

Athletics News / Athletics Nation / July 31

Athletics Prospects: Colby Thomas hits two home runs

Thomas showed off the power on Tuesday with 12 total bases for the Aviators There is going to be a bit of a new look to the system soon, with trades and pitching promotions rearranging rotations throughout the Oakland Athletics system.

Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / May 30

Joe Boyle Bounces Back in Second Rehab Start

Oakland A's right-hander Joe Boyle made his second rehab start with the Triple-A Las Vegas Aviators on Wednesday night, and this one went a whole lot better than the first one.

Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / May 6

A's Place Joe Boyle on IL, Recall Hogan Harris

Oakland A's starter Joe Boyle was pulled after one inning during Sunday's contest due to a lower back strain, and after an MRI on Monday, he has been placed on the IL.

Athletics News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 6

A's place struggling starter on injured list

The 24-year-old won a spot in the season-opening rotation, but has had a rough beginning to the 2024 campaign. He has only tallied 27 2/3 innings over seven starts.

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Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / May 6

A's Likely Calling up This Pitcher for Wednesday's Doubleheader

The Oakland A's dropped Sunday's finale against the Miami Marlins, 12-3, snapping the team's six-game win streak in the process. Big right-hander Joe Boyle got the start in that one, and was pulled after an ineffective inning with a lower back injury.

MLB News / Athletics Nation / May 5

Athletics fall to Marlins 12-3

A’s fail to sweep, but win the series The Oakland Athletics faced off against the Miami Marlins today in the series finale at the Oakland Coliseum. Mark Kotsay sent 24-year-old righty Joe Boyle to the mound today to face Sixto Sanchez for the Marlins.

Athletics News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 27, 2024

A's manager locks in rotation for start of season

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Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / March 17, 2024

Joe Boyle's Walk Total Starting to Pile Up in Oakland A's Camp

Coming into camp, right-hander Joe Boyle was one of the players in contention for the fifth spot in the Oakland A's rotation. When Luis Medina went down due to a right knee sprain, the competition seemed to be over after Boyle got off to a hot start this spring.

Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / March 5, 2024