Hechavarria helps depleted Rays beat rebuilding Orioles 4-3
BALTIMORE (AP) - The Tampa Bay Rays aren't going to let the departure of a few good players diminish their desire to win. One day after losing two pitchers with strong arms and solid leadership skills, the Rays beat the Baltimore Orioles 4-3 Thursday night in a matchup of teams in selling mode near the non-waiver trade deadline.
BALTIMORE (AP) - The Tampa Bay Rays aren't going to let the departure of a few good players diminish their desire to win. One day after losing two pitchers with strong arms and solid leadership skills, the Rays beat the Baltimore Orioles 4-3 Thursday night in a matchup of teams in selling mode near the non-waiver trade deadline.
Jameis Winston, in first comments since suspension: "I've grown and learned"
Growing and moving forward – that was the theme from Jameis Winston as he made his first public comments since being suspended by the NFL.
Growing and moving forward – that was the theme from Jameis Winston as he made his first public comments since being suspended by the NFL.
Tony Sparano, former Miami Dolphins coach, passes away
Minnesota Vikings offensive line coach Tony Sparano died early Sunday morning at his home in Eden Prairie.
Minnesota Vikings offensive line coach Tony Sparano died early Sunday morning at his home in Eden Prairie.
Winston's Buccaneers teammates talk about QB's suspension
Jameis Winston's three-game suspension for violating the NFL's personal conduct policy predictably was a hot topic of discussion when the Tampa Bay Buccaneers reported for training camp.
Jameis Winston's three-game suspension for violating the NFL's personal conduct policy predictably was a hot topic of discussion when the Tampa Bay Buccaneers reported for training camp.
Romo gets save, plays third in Rays' 3-2 win over Yankees.
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) - Sergio Romo relieved in the eighth inning, shifted to third base when Jonny Venters replaced him in the ninth, then struck out Brett Gardner to end the game with two on and give the Tampa Bay Rays a 3-2 win over the New York Yankees on Wednesday. Scheduled Rays starter Nathan Eovaldi was traded to AL East-leading Boston about two hours before game time, and six...
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) - Sergio Romo relieved in the eighth inning, shifted to third base when Jonny Venters replaced him in the ninth, then struck out Brett Gardner to end the game with two on and give the Tampa Bay Rays a 3-2 win over the New York Yankees on Wednesday. Scheduled Rays starter Nathan Eovaldi was traded to AL East-leading Boston about two hours before game time, and six...
Red Sox obtain RHP Eovaldi from Rays for minor league LHP
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) - The Boston Red Sox have obtained right-handed starter Nathan Eovaldi from the Tampa Bay Rays for minor league lefty Jalen Beeks. Eovaldi had been scheduled to start the Rays' game against the New York Yankees on Wednesday but was scratched about two hours before game time.
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) - The Boston Red Sox have obtained right-handed starter Nathan Eovaldi from the Tampa Bay Rays for minor league lefty Jalen Beeks. Eovaldi had been scheduled to start the Rays' game against the New York Yankees on Wednesday but was scratched about two hours before game time.
Tanaka's 3-hitter, Romine's 2 RBIs lead Yanks over Rays 4-0
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) - It was a good night for New York's bullpen. First, Masahiro Tanaka gave the Yankees relievers a breather. Then the front office added reinforcements. Tanaka pitched a three-hitter, Austin Romine drove in two runs as the replacement for again-injured catcher Gary Sanchez and the Yankees beat the Tampa Bay Rays 4-0 on Tuesday night.
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) - It was a good night for New York's bullpen. First, Masahiro Tanaka gave the Yankees relievers a breather. Then the front office added reinforcements. Tanaka pitched a three-hitter, Austin Romine drove in two runs as the replacement for again-injured catcher Gary Sanchez and the Yankees beat the Tampa Bay Rays 4-0 on Tuesday night.
Rays' Robertson supports teen hospitalized after jump from bridge
After making history with the first ever walk-off grand slam for the Rays, Daniel Robertson met with a hospitalized teen at John’s Hopkins All Children’s Hospital.
After making history with the first ever walk-off grand slam for the Rays, Daniel Robertson met with a hospitalized teen at John’s Hopkins All Children’s Hospital.
At a glance: Buccaneers Training Camp
OPEN CAMP: July 26, One Buccaneer Place, Tampa, Florida
OPEN CAMP: July 26, One Buccaneer Place, Tampa, Florida
Rays beat Yanks after Sanchez fails to hustle on final out
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) - About the only thing Gary Sanchez was quick to do Monday night was accept the blame for his lack of effort. Sanchez failed to hustle on a pair of key plays, Jake Bauers hit a three-run homer and scored with some nifty baserunning, and the Tampa Bay Rays beat Luis Severino and the New York Yankees 7-6.
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) - About the only thing Gary Sanchez was quick to do Monday night was accept the blame for his lack of effort. Sanchez failed to hustle on a pair of key plays, Jake Bauers hit a three-run homer and scored with some nifty baserunning, and the Tampa Bay Rays beat Luis Severino and the New York Yankees 7-6.
Rays put All-Star lefty Snell on DL with shoulder fatigue
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) - The Tampa Bay Rays have put All-Star left-hander Blake Snell on the 10-day disabled list with fatigue in his throwing shoulder. Snell had an MRI on Monday that showed no structural issues. The team is hopeful that Snell will miss just one start. The 25-year-old Snell had been scheduled to make his first post-All-Star appearance Tuesday night against the New York...
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) - The Tampa Bay Rays have put All-Star left-hander Blake Snell on the 10-day disabled list with fatigue in his throwing shoulder. Snell had an MRI on Monday that showed no structural issues. The team is hopeful that Snell will miss just one start. The 25-year-old Snell had been scheduled to make his first post-All-Star appearance Tuesday night against the New York...
Robertson hits slam in 9th, Rays beat Marlins 6-4
Pinch-hitter Daniel Robertson connected for a game-ending grand slam, lifting the Tampa Bay Rays to a 6-4 victory over the Miami Marlins on Sunday. Robertson drove a 1-0 pitch from Kyle Barraclough (0-4) into the left-field seats. Robertson's two-out shot was his eighth homer and came on the closer's 40th pitch of the inning. The 28-year-old Barraclough allowed three straight...
Pinch-hitter Daniel Robertson connected for a game-ending grand slam, lifting the Tampa Bay Rays to a 6-4 victory over the Miami Marlins on Sunday. Robertson drove a 1-0 pitch from Kyle Barraclough (0-4) into the left-field seats. Robertson's two-out shot was his eighth homer and came on the closer's 40th pitch of the inning. The 28-year-old Barraclough allowed three straight...
Rays, city still unclear on who might pay for Ybor City stadium
A little more than a week after the Tampa Bay Rays revealed what they hope their new stadium in Ybor City will look like - there is still wild speculation over how much money the rays will contribute to the $892 million price tag and how much will be left on the back of taxpayers.
A little more than a week after the Tampa Bay Rays revealed what they hope their new stadium in Ybor City will look like - there is still wild speculation over how much money the rays will contribute to the $892 million price tag and how much will be left on the back of taxpayers.
Wesley Chapel hosts roller hockey tournament
When the temperatures rise and the ice hockey offseason begins, some players will turn their set of blades in for wheels.
When the temperatures rise and the ice hockey offseason begins, some players will turn their set of blades in for wheels.
Roller hockey tournament in Wesley Chapel
When the temperatures rise and the ice hockey offseason begins, some players will turn their set of blades in for wheels.
When the temperatures rise and the ice hockey offseason begins, some players will turn their set of blades in for wheels.
Dozier's grand slam in 10th gives Twins 11-7 win over Rays
Brian Dozier hit a grand slam in the 10th inning on Sunday to give the Minnesota Twins an 11-7 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays and cap a testy, back-and-forth finish that featured four lead changes from the bottom of the seventh on. Jake Cave singled to start the 10th against Matt Andriese (2-4), the ninth pitcher for the Rays, and moved up on a stolen base and a sacrifice bunt. Manager...
Brian Dozier hit a grand slam in the 10th inning on Sunday to give the Minnesota Twins an 11-7 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays and cap a testy, back-and-forth finish that featured four lead changes from the bottom of the seventh on. Jake Cave singled to start the 10th against Matt Andriese (2-4), the ninth pitcher for the Rays, and moved up on a stolen base and a sacrifice bunt. Manager...
'Astonished' Bay Area eighth-grader offered D-I football scholarship
James Smiley just finished eighth grade and he already has a verbal offer to play Division I college football at Florida Atlantic University. He's the first Bay Area prospect to receive such an incredible invitation before high school.
James Smiley just finished eighth grade and he already has a verbal offer to play Division I college football at Florida Atlantic University. He's the first Bay Area prospect to receive such an incredible invitation before high school.
France wins 2nd World Cup title, beats Croatia 4-2
MOSCOW (AP) -- Kylian Mbappe and France put on a thrilling show in winning the World Cup title. All Russian President Vladimir Putin might remember is the Pussy Riot protest.
MOSCOW (AP) -- Kylian Mbappe and France put on a thrilling show in winning the World Cup title. All Russian President Vladimir Putin might remember is the Pussy Riot protest.
Rays catcher Wilson Ramos withdraws from All-Star Game
After he was selected as an American League starter for next Tuesday's Midsummer Classic, Rays catcher Wilson Ramos will not play in the All-Star Game in Washington, D.C. Ramos suffered a hamstring injury during the Rays 19-6 win over the Twins Saturday.
After he was selected as an American League starter for next Tuesday's Midsummer Classic, Rays catcher Wilson Ramos will not play in the All-Star Game in Washington, D.C. Ramos suffered a hamstring injury during the Rays 19-6 win over the Twins Saturday.
PREVIEW: France vs Croatia 2018 FIFA World Cup final
A capsule look at Sunday's World Cup final between France and Croatia in Moscow (11 a.m. EDT, 6 p.m. local): WHY FRANCE WILL WIN
A capsule look at Sunday's World Cup final between France and Croatia in Moscow (11 a.m. EDT, 6 p.m. local): WHY FRANCE WILL WIN