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The series finale on Sunday between the visiting Tampa Bay Rays and San Diego Padres could be seen by a true cynic as a movable force against a resistible object.

MLB News / DRaysBay / April 16

Rays 0, Red Sox 1: Bright Lights, Dim Bats

A sharp outing from Littell was wasted as the Rays' offense could not get it going against the Red Sox. Jake Mangum may have been mic’d up for the television broadcast, but the Tampa Bay Rays’ offense was muted.

MLB News / DRaysBay / April 4

Rays 2 Rangers 5: One bad inning

The real problem, from a Rays point of view with tonight’s game had nothing to do with Zach Littell. The real problem was the offense. Coming into this season, I looked at the Rays roster and wondered where the heck the runs would come from.

New York Mets News / Yardbarker Quizzes

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Texas Rangers News / Lone Star Ball / April 4

Texas Rangers lineup for April 4, 2025

The Rangers at home against the Rays Texas Rangers lineup for April 4, 2025 against the Tampa Bay Rays: starting pitchers are Tyler Mahle for the Rangers and Zack Littell for the Rays.

MLB News / Yardbarker / March 25

AL East predictions: A four-way battle for first place?

Baseball is in the air once again. Let's predict what could be in store for the American League East in 2025.

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Tampa Bay Rays News / Last Word On Sports / February 13

2025 Tampa Bay Rays Preview: Pitching

From pitching prospects to veteran arms and young studs, the Rays truly have one of the best pitching depth in baseball. With pitchers and catchers reporting for Spring Training, the Rays pitching staff stands out as the team’s strength.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Fastball on SI / January 9

Zack Littell Becomes Tampa Bay Rays' Highest-Paid Pitcher After Avoiding Arbitration

The Tampa Bay Rays avoided salary arbitration with all seven of their eligible players ahead of Thursday afternoon's deadline, including starting pitcher Zack Littell.

Tampa Bay Rays News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 22

Rays Notes: Littell, Outfield, Caballero, Front Office

The Rays made a long-awaited trade from their rotation depth last week when they packaged left-hander Jeffrey Springs and reliever Jacob Lopez in a deal with the A’s that brought back right-hander Joe Boyle, two minor leaguers, and a pick in Competitive Balance Round A of the 2025 draft.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Over The Monster / December 5

Smash or Pass: Zack Littell

The Rays worked their magic yet again. Would it carry over to Fenway? Welcome back to Smash Or Pass, our offseason series in which we examine various free agents and trade targets to determine whether they make sense for the Red Sox.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Fastball on SI / December 2

Tampa Bay Rays Starting Pitcher Zack Littell Labeled as Potential Trade Candidate

The Tampa Bay Rays are set to have plenty of options to utilize in their starting rotation in 2025, meaning they could look to sell off an arm or two this winter.

MLB News / Bleacher Nation / September 25

Tigers vs. Rays Probable Starting Pitchers – Sept. 25

The Detroit Tigers (83-74) look to add to a three-game winning streak as they host the Tampa Bay Rays (78-79) at 6:40 p.m. ET on Wednesday. The probable pitchers are Keider Montero (6-6) for the Tigers and Zack Littell (8-9) for the Rays.

Minnesota Twins News / Minnesota Twins on SI / September 25

Updated playoff odds for the sinking Twins with 5 games to play

The Twins losing to the Marlins on Tuesday night coupled with the Tigers and Royals winning has put Minnesota's playoff hopes on life support. The only good news the Twins got Tuesday was Seattle losing to the Astros, which keeps the Mariners a half-game behind them.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Field Level Media / September 19

Zack Littell tosses seven strong inning as Rays blank Red Sox

Zack Littell allowed just one hit over seven innings as the Tampa Bay Rays claimed their three-game series with Boston on Thursday night, blanking the Red Sox 2-0 in a one-hit combined shutout in St.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Field Level Media / September 13

Zack Littell's gem backed by pair of early HRs as Rays top Guardians

Zack Littell allowed just two hits over six scoreless innings, Logan Driscoll clubbed his first career home run and Jonathan Aranda also went deep as the visiting Tampa Bay Rays beat the Cleveland Guardians 3-1 on Friday night.

NFL News / Yardbarker / September 13

No lyin' — you'll love this +85062 NFL lotto parlay

It's glorious to have the NFL back in our lives. After an eventful Week 1, we're feeling frisky with an intriguing Week 2 slate on deck. Join us in crafting a four-leg lotto ticket to sweat out during Sunday's NFL action.

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Tampa Bay Rays News / Fastball on SI / September 1

Tampa Bay Rays Activate Pitcher Zack Littell From Injured List as Rosters Expand

The Tampa Bay Rays have reinstated right-handed pitcher Zack Littell from the 15-day injured list, the team announced Sunday morning. Littell hit the injured list with shoulder fatigue on Aug.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Field Level Media / August 17

Rays place RHP Zack Littell (shoulder) on 15-day injured list

The Tampa Bay Rays placed right-hander Zack Littell on the 15-day injured list on Saturday because of right shoulder fatigue. The move was retroactive to Thursday.

Tampa Bay Rays News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 17

Rays veteran pitcher lands on IL with shoulder concern

The Tampa Bay Rays were dealt a tough injury blow on Saturday. Starting pitcher Zack Littell is heading to the injured list with a shoulder injury. Littell will be placed on the 15-day IL retroactive to Aug.

Tampa Bay Rays News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 17

Rays lose starting pitcher to injured list

This IL placement interrupts the righty’s overall solid season, and given the calendar, the injury could potentially threaten to end his 2024 altogether.

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Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / July 9

Chicago Cubs Urged to Pull Off Big Trade with Rays for Starting Pitcher

The Chicago Cubs are heading into the final stretch before the MLB trade deadline with no idea what direction they're going to head in. If they can start winning games, they could still buy talent and try to turn around what has been a disappointing season.

Cleveland Guardians News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / July 8

Cleveland Guardians Linked To Bold Trade for Rays' Starting Pitcher

The Cleveland Guardians continue to win baseball games and prove that they are a legitimate World Series contender. With the MLB trade deadline just a few weeks away, the Guardians are becoming a team to watch.

MLB News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / June 14

Cardinals Should Keep Eyes On Trading For Rays Hurler To Bolster Rotation

The St. Louis Cardinals will look to add another veteran pitcher to the rotation if the club can continue to win and establish themselves as buyers before the July 30 trade deadline.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Last Word On Sports / May 31

Ex-Reliever Standing Out Among Rays Starters This Season

Zack Littell has been standing out in recent weeks, becoming the Tampa Bay Rays’ strongest pitcher so far this season. When he last pitched, Littell had a very strong outing.

MLB News / Yardbarker / August 10, 2023

MLB best bets, strikeout props for Thursday 8/10: Ty-ing one on with Blach

You know you're in for a rough day when a pitcher you take the under on throws a no-hitter. YB's Jack Dougherty is looking to bounce back with his three favorite strikeout props for Thursday's MLB slate.

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MLB News / Yardbarker / July 5, 2023

Steele the one: Cubs' Justin to serve up K's to the Brewers

Last time we chatted some baseball we were fresh off sweeping our strikeout prop looks and our No Runs First Inning (NRFI) bets. It seems only right we return to both of those markets to find some winners this Wednesday.

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