Red Sox get 1st series win, beat Rays 6-5 behind Benintendi
The World Series champion Boston Red Sox won a series for the first time this season when Andrew Benintendi hit a grand slam and a tiebreaking ninth-inning sacrifice fly and catcher Christian Vázquez picked off Tommy Pham for the final out in a 6-5 win over the Tampa Bay Rays on Saturday night.
The World Series champion Boston Red Sox won a series for the first time this season when Andrew Benintendi hit a grand slam and a tiebreaking ninth-inning sacrifice fly and catcher Christian Vázquez picked off Tommy Pham for the final out in a 6-5 win over the Tampa Bay Rays on Saturday night.
Reggie Cobb, former Bucs running back, dies at 50
Former NFL running back and University of Tennessee star Reggie Cobb has died at 50.
Former NFL running back and University of Tennessee star Reggie Cobb has died at 50.
Red Sox beat MLB-best Rays 6-4
Mookie Betts and Mitch Moreland hit back-to-back homers for the go-ahead runs in the eighth inning and the struggling Boston Red Sox beat the MLB-best Tampa Bay Rays 6-4 on Friday night.
Mookie Betts and Mitch Moreland hit back-to-back homers for the go-ahead runs in the eighth inning and the struggling Boston Red Sox beat the MLB-best Tampa Bay Rays 6-4 on Friday night.
Rickard's RBI double in 11th lifts Rays past Orioles 6-5
Joey Rickard had four hits and the Baltimore Orioles needed all of them to beat the Tampa Bay Rays.
Joey Rickard had four hits and the Baltimore Orioles needed all of them to beat the Tampa Bay Rays.
Outfielder Austin Meadows quickly becomes new star of the Rays
Rays outfielder Austin Meadows was one of the top prospects in the Pirates organization since being drafted in the first round in 2013. Seeing what's he's doing for the Rays makes you wonder how the Pirates gave up so quickly on the 23 year old.
Rays outfielder Austin Meadows was one of the top prospects in the Pirates organization since being drafted in the first round in 2013. Seeing what's he's doing for the Rays makes you wonder how the Pirates gave up so quickly on the 23 year old.
Arians takes crack at turning around struggling Buccaneers
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) - New regime, same old mission for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Bruce Arians is the latest coach taking a stab at making the Bucs relevant again. The former Arizona Cardinals coach came out of retirement in January to replace Dirk Koetter, who was fired after another losing season extended the club's playoff drought to 11 consecutive seasons.
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) - New regime, same old mission for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Bruce Arians is the latest coach taking a stab at making the Bucs relevant again. The former Arizona Cardinals coach came out of retirement in January to replace Dirk Koetter, who was fired after another losing season extended the club's playoff drought to 11 consecutive seasons.
Lowe, Choi, Diaz homer to help Rays beat Orioles 8-1
The Tampa Bay Rays got some strong offensive support to back their pitching and keep up their strong play.
The Tampa Bay Rays got some strong offensive support to back their pitching and keep up their strong play.
Buccaneers release fall schedule
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers has released its fall football schedule.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers has released its fall football schedule.
There's always next year
Minutes after the President's Cup-winning Lightning shook hands with the Columbus Blue Jackets at center ice, the Bolts had to face a reality nobody thought was possible: Being swept in round one of the playoffs.
Minutes after the President's Cup-winning Lightning shook hands with the Columbus Blue Jackets at center ice, the Bolts had to face a reality nobody thought was possible: Being swept in round one of the playoffs.
Meadows quickly becomes new star of the Rays
Rays outfielder Austin Meadows was one of the top prospects in the Pirates organization since being drafted in the first round in 2013.
Rays outfielder Austin Meadows was one of the top prospects in the Pirates organization since being drafted in the first round in 2013.
Rays beat Orioles 4-2
Tyler Glasnow allowed two runs over seven innings in winning his fourth consecutive start to begin the season, Avisail Garcia drove in three runs, and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Baltimore Orioles 4-2 on Tuesday night for their seventh victory in eight games.
Tyler Glasnow allowed two runs over seven innings in winning his fourth consecutive start to begin the season, Avisail Garcia drove in three runs, and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Baltimore Orioles 4-2 on Tuesday night for their seventh victory in eight games.
Psychology at play as Lightning face elimination in Game 4
In sports, half the battle is the game itself. The other is the mental game at play.
In sports, half the battle is the game itself. The other is the mental game at play.
Rays put Cy Young winner Snell on IL with fractured toe
The Tampa Bay Rays have placed ace left-hander Blake Snell on the 10-day injured list after he broke a toe on his right foot while he was at home Sunday night.
The Tampa Bay Rays have placed ace left-hander Blake Snell on the 10-day injured list after he broke a toe on his right foot while he was at home Sunday night.
Only 2 weeks in, Tampa native dominating major leagues
To be home with the Alonsos during a Mets game is akin to being in the dugout itself. The team's star is their son, 24-year-old Pete Alonso.
To be home with the Alonsos during a Mets game is akin to being in the dugout itself. The team's star is their son, 24-year-old Pete Alonso.
Lightning on the verge of devastating collapse
It's a Lightning Blue Monday. The Bolts are on the brink of a historic first and possibly a first-round exit by the league's top-ranked team.
It's a Lightning Blue Monday. The Bolts are on the brink of a historic first and possibly a first-round exit by the league's top-ranked team.
Fans confident Bolts will manage 4-game comeback streak
It's a Lightning Blue Monday. The Bolts are on the brink of an historic first. A first round exit by the league's top ranked team. So is it time to panic?
It's a Lightning Blue Monday. The Bolts are on the brink of an historic first. A first round exit by the league's top ranked team. So is it time to panic?
Blue Jackets move to the brink of sweeping Lightning
The Columbus Blue Jackets extended their stunning postseason mastery of the Tampa Bay Lightning, beating the NHL's best team 3-1 on Sunday night and moving to within a game of sweeping the playoff series.
The Columbus Blue Jackets extended their stunning postseason mastery of the Tampa Bay Lightning, beating the NHL's best team 3-1 on Sunday night and moving to within a game of sweeping the playoff series.
Heredia homers as Rays top Jays 8-4, win 5th straight series
Pinch-hitter Guillermo Heredia homered to cap a five-run burst in the eighth inning and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Toronto Blue Jays 8-4 Sunday for their fifth straight series victory to start the season.
Pinch-hitter Guillermo Heredia homered to cap a five-run burst in the eighth inning and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Toronto Blue Jays 8-4 Sunday for their fifth straight series victory to start the season.
Tiger caps comeback with 15th major title
Fallen hero, crippled star, and now a Masters champion again.
Fallen hero, crippled star, and now a Masters champion again.
Blue Jays overcome Snell's no-hit bid, beat Rays 3-1
Luke Maile knows how tough Blake Snell can be, having caught him many times during two seasons with Tampa Bay.
Luke Maile knows how tough Blake Snell can be, having caught him many times during two seasons with Tampa Bay.