Rays at Twins March 4, 2021

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Josh Fleming

Looks good while notching win

PTampa Bay Rays

March 4, 2021

Fleming, who was credited with the win in a Grapefruit League victory over the Pirates on Wednesday, was particularly effective during his one clean inning, Adam Berry of MLB.com reports. "They were coming out swinging the bat, being ultra-aggressive, but he was able to throw that sinker into lefties and jam them," catcher Mike Zunino said. "He naturally fills the strike zone up but misses barrels. We're right where he left last season, which is a great spot."

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Shane McClanahan

Triple digits in start

PTampa Bay Rays

March 4, 2021

McClanahan, who fired a scoreless first inning in Wednesday's Grapefruit League win over the Pirates, hit 101 mph on the radar gun during his impressive outing, Adam Berry of MLB.com reports. "There was also a lot of strikes, which I'm more happy about," McClanahan said. "I've been feeling good. The guys here put me in a good position to be healthy and to be ready to compete, day in and day out, so I think that's just the result of being prepared."

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Collin McHugh

Getting closer to spring debut

PTampa Bay Rays

March 4, 2021

McHugh is slated to throw one more live batting practice before making his Grapefruit League debut, Adam Berry of MLB.com reports.

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Chris Archer

Weekend action likely on tap

PTampa Bay Rays

March 4, 2021

Archer threw a light bullpen session Wednesday and appears on track to pitch either Saturday or Sunday, Adam Berry of MLB.com reports.

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Brent Honeywell

Progressing from elbow procedure

PTampa Bay Rays AAA

March 4, 2021

Manager Kevin Cash said Honeywell (elbow) will throw bullpen sessions Friday and early next week before the Rays decide on the next step in his rehab program, Steve Carney of Sports Radio 620 WDAE reports.

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Kevin Kiermaier

On track for Tuesday debut

OFTampa Bay Rays

March 4, 2021

Kiermaier (hip) is on track to make his spring debut next Tuesday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

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Kenta Maeda

Sharp in spring debut

PMinnesota Twins

March 4, 2021

Maeda threw two scoreless innings with three strikeouts in his spring debut in Thursday's loss to Tampa Bay. He worked on his curveball, which he hopes to use more this season. "I don't think the curveball's going to be my payoff pitch with two strikes, but concentrating on the command, I'd like it to be a pitch that I can control to get strikes consistently," Maeda told MLB.com.

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Hansel Robles

Reaches 96 mph in spring outing

PMinnesota Twins

March 4, 2021

Robles gave up three runs (two earned) and four hits in one inning in Thursday's spring training loss to Tampa Bay, but reached 96 mph with his fastball, MLB.com reports.

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