Choi hits 2-run HR with 2 outs in 9th, Rays beat Indians 6-5
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) - With time running short and so much ground to make up, the Tampa Bay Rays will probably miss the postseason. But they certainly look like a playoff team right now. Ji-Man Choi hit a two-run homer off Brad Hand with two outs in the bottom of the ninth inning, and the Rays beat the Cleveland Indians 6-5 on Monday night to set a team record with their 12th straight...
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) - With time running short and so much ground to make up, the Tampa Bay Rays will probably miss the postseason. But they certainly look like a playoff team right now. Ji-Man Choi hit a two-run homer off Brad Hand with two outs in the bottom of the ninth inning, and the Rays beat the Cleveland Indians 6-5 on Monday night to set a team record with their 12th straight...
Fitzpatrick, Buccaneers stun Saints 48-40
Ryan Fitzpatrick backpedaled giddily for about 20 yards as he watched DeSean Jackson come down with a 36-yard touchdown pass over the middle. The journeyman quarterback then turned toward the Tampa Bay Buccaneers sideline and triumphantly thrust his arm in an upward arc.
Ryan Fitzpatrick backpedaled giddily for about 20 yards as he watched DeSean Jackson come down with a 36-yard touchdown pass over the middle. The journeyman quarterback then turned toward the Tampa Bay Buccaneers sideline and triumphantly thrust his arm in an upward arc.
Rays win 11th straight home game, beat Orioles 8-3
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) - The Tampa Bay Rays haven't played this well at home since the only year they went to the World Series. Brandon Lowe hit a three-run homer in a five-run first inning and the Rays tied a team record with their 11th consecutive home win, beating the Baltimore Orioles 8-3 on Sunday. "We've got some young guys that are starting to come into their own...
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) - The Tampa Bay Rays haven't played this well at home since the only year they went to the World Series. Brandon Lowe hit a three-run homer in a five-run first inning and the Rays tied a team record with their 11th consecutive home win, beating the Baltimore Orioles 8-3 on Sunday. "We've got some young guys that are starting to come into their own...
Barnett produces 4 TDs, helps USF beat Georgia Tech 49-38
Blake Barnett threw for a pair of touchdowns and ran for two more to help South Florida come from behind to beat Georgia Tech 49-38 on Saturday.
Blake Barnett threw for a pair of touchdowns and ran for two more to help South Florida come from behind to beat Georgia Tech 49-38 on Saturday.
Fitzpatrick prepares to start against Saints
When the Buccaneers open their 2018 campaign in New Orleans Sunday, it'll be Ryan Fitzpatrick leading the team out.
When the Buccaneers open their 2018 campaign in New Orleans Sunday, it'll be Ryan Fitzpatrick leading the team out.
Fitzpatrick prepares to start against Saints
When the Buccaneers open their 2018 campaign in New Orleans Sunday, it'll be Ryan Fitzpatrick leading the team out.
When the Buccaneers open their 2018 campaign in New Orleans Sunday, it'll be Ryan Fitzpatrick leading the team out.
Diaz homers in 7-run 1st inning, Blue Jays beat Rays 10-3
TORONTO (AP) - The Toronto Blue Jays used a big first inning to avoid a dubious place in baseball history, helping right-hander Aaron Sanchez earn his first win in more than three months. Aledmys Diaz hit a three-run homer in a seven-run first, Sanchez matched a season best with eight strikeouts in six innings and the Blue Jays beat the Tampa Bay Rays 10-3 on Wednesday night to prevent a...
TORONTO (AP) - The Toronto Blue Jays used a big first inning to avoid a dubious place in baseball history, helping right-hander Aaron Sanchez earn his first win in more than three months. Aledmys Diaz hit a three-run homer in a seven-run first, Sanchez matched a season best with eight strikeouts in six innings and the Blue Jays beat the Tampa Bay Rays 10-3 on Wednesday night to prevent a...
Bucs hope to repeat victory over Saints in season opener
The Bucs season-opener is a rematch of last season's final game, giving the team a chance to show off any improvements made during the offseason.
The Bucs season-opener is a rematch of last season's final game, giving the team a chance to show off any improvements made during the offseason.
Bucs hope to repeat victory over Saints
The Bucs?season-opener is a rematch of last season's final game, giving the team a chance to show off any improvements made during the offseason.
The Bucs?season-opener is a rematch of last season's final game, giving the team a chance to show off any improvements made during the offseason.
Stanek helps Rays top Blue Jays, 4-0
TORONTO (AP) - Tampa Bay's Ryne Stanek became the first rookie pitcher in 75 years to start consecutive games - throwing one inning for the second straight day. "It's pretty much the same as two relief appearances in a row," Stanek said. "I didn't really notice anything different." Stanek combined with six relievers on a three-hitter in Tampa Bay's 4-0...
TORONTO (AP) - Tampa Bay's Ryne Stanek became the first rookie pitcher in 75 years to start consecutive games - throwing one inning for the second straight day. "It's pretty much the same as two relief appearances in a row," Stanek said. "I didn't really notice anything different." Stanek combined with six relievers on a three-hitter in Tampa Bay's 4-0...
Rays route Jays, 7-1
TORONTO (AP) - Marcus Stroman doesn't like the idea of his season being cut short. Lingering blister issues might leave the Blue Jays right-hander no choice. Stroman got roughed up early in his return from the disabled list, and manager John Gibbons said after a 7-1 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays that Toronto might have to shut Stroman down early.
TORONTO (AP) - Marcus Stroman doesn't like the idea of his season being cut short. Lingering blister issues might leave the Blue Jays right-hander no choice. Stroman got roughed up early in his return from the disabled list, and manager John Gibbons said after a 7-1 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays that Toronto might have to shut Stroman down early.
DBs Tandy, Robinson among Buccaneers' final cuts
Safety Keith Tandy, cornerback Josh Robinson and long snapper Garrison Sanborn were among 32 players let go by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the final cuts of training camp.
Safety Keith Tandy, cornerback Josh Robinson and long snapper Garrison Sanborn were among 32 players let go by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the final cuts of training camp.
Lowe homers, drives in 3 as Rays hold off Indians 6-4
Tampa Bay manager Kevin Cash is excited about how his team is playing. The only thing missing for the Rays: a clear path to the playoffs. Rookie Brandon Lowe homered and drove in three runs, and the Rays hung on in the ninth inning to defeat the Cleveland Indians 6-4 on Sunday, taking two of three from the AL Central leaders. The Rays have won 11 of 13 and are a season-high 10...
Tampa Bay manager Kevin Cash is excited about how his team is playing. The only thing missing for the Rays: a clear path to the playoffs. Rookie Brandon Lowe homered and drove in three runs, and the Rays hung on in the ninth inning to defeat the Cleveland Indians 6-4 on Sunday, taking two of three from the AL Central leaders. The Rays have won 11 of 13 and are a season-high 10...
Rays' Snell earns 17th win as Tampa Bay beats Indians 5-3
Blake Snell has put himself in the middle of the race for the AL Cy Young Award. Snell moved into a tie for the major league lead with his 17th win as the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Cleveland Indians 5-3 on Saturday night. Snell (17-5) is tied with New York's Luis Severino and Cleveland's Corey Kluber -- two other top candidates for the award -- for the most wins in the majors. Snell...
Blake Snell has put himself in the middle of the race for the AL Cy Young Award. Snell moved into a tie for the major league lead with his 17th win as the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Cleveland Indians 5-3 on Saturday night. Snell (17-5) is tied with New York's Luis Severino and Cleveland's Corey Kluber -- two other top candidates for the award -- for the most wins in the majors. Snell...
Kluber pitches Indians past Rays 3-0
CLEVELAND (AP) - Corey Kluber and the Cleveland Indians are rolling along quite nicely. And help is on the way. Kluber pitched seven sparkling innings, Edwin Encarnacion homered and the Indians beat the Tampa Bay Rays 3-0 on Friday night.
CLEVELAND (AP) - Corey Kluber and the Cleveland Indians are rolling along quite nicely. And help is on the way. Kluber pitched seven sparkling innings, Edwin Encarnacion homered and the Indians beat the Tampa Bay Rays 3-0 on Friday night.
Cook runs for 2 TDs, Jaguars beat Buccaneers 25-10
Fourth-stringer Tim Cook ran for a pair of second-half touchdowns, and Carroll Phillips returned a fumble for another TD to help the Jacksonville Jaguars close the NFL preseason with a 25-10 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Fourth-stringer Tim Cook ran for a pair of second-half touchdowns, and Carroll Phillips returned a fumble for another TD to help the Jacksonville Jaguars close the NFL preseason with a 25-10 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Cron, Pham power Rays past Braves
ATLANTA (AP) - C.J. Cron has been connecting for some big hits during Tampa Bay's recent hot streak. After the Rays fell short the night before, Cron felt the collective mood shift when he gave his club a one-run lead early on. "It keeps the whole team morale up," he said. "When the team's having a good time, it's easier for the individual to have a good time."
ATLANTA (AP) - C.J. Cron has been connecting for some big hits during Tampa Bay's recent hot streak. After the Rays fell short the night before, Cron felt the collective mood shift when he gave his club a one-run lead early on. "It keeps the whole team morale up," he said. "When the team's having a good time, it's easier for the individual to have a good time."
Braves score 4 runs in 8th, end Rays' 8-game winning streak
ATLANTA (AP) - Tyler Flowers isn't a fan of pinch-hitting. On his memorable day, even that went right. Pinch-runner Adam Duvall scored the tiebreaking run on a delayed dash from third base and Flowers hit a two-run homer in Atlanta's four-run eighth inning as the Braves beat Tampa Bay 9-5 on Tuesday night to snap the Rays' eight-game winning streak. Flowers' homer came after he...
ATLANTA (AP) - Tyler Flowers isn't a fan of pinch-hitting. On his memorable day, even that went right. Pinch-runner Adam Duvall scored the tiebreaking run on a delayed dash from third base and Flowers hit a two-run homer in Atlanta's four-run eighth inning as the Braves beat Tampa Bay 9-5 on Tuesday night to snap the Rays' eight-game winning streak. Flowers' homer came after he...
USF announces Barnett as new starting quarterback
The head coach of the University of South Florida Bulls football program knew the question was coming at his news conference Tuesday. Who will be USF's starting quarterback?
The head coach of the University of South Florida Bulls football program knew the question was coming at his news conference Tuesday. Who will be USF's starting quarterback?
USF reveals new starting QB
The head coach of the University of South Florida Bulls football program?knew the question was coming at his news conference Tuesday. Who will be USF's starting quarterback? Strong officially made the choice public, naming journeyman Blake Barnett.
The head coach of the University of South Florida Bulls football program?knew the question was coming at his news conference Tuesday. Who will be USF's starting quarterback? Strong officially made the choice public, naming journeyman Blake Barnett.