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.
Florida names Feleipe Franks starting QB to open season
Feleipe Franks' mobility landed him the starting quarterback job at Florida. Coach Dan Mullen named Franks the team's starter to begin the season, saying Monday that his "ability to extend plays, some of his athleticism right now, will give us the best opportunity to win games."
Feleipe Franks' mobility landed him the starting quarterback job at Florida. Coach Dan Mullen named Franks the team's starter to begin the season, saying Monday that his "ability to extend plays, some of his athleticism right now, will give us the best opportunity to win games."
Francois named No. 19 Florida State's starting QB
Deondre Francois is back in the driver's seat. The junior quarterback beat out James Blackman and Bailey Hockman for the opportunity to start for No. 19 Florida State in the season opener against No. 20 Virginia Tech on Sept. 3.
Deondre Francois is back in the driver's seat. The junior quarterback beat out James Blackman and Bailey Hockman for the opportunity to start for No. 19 Florida State in the season opener against No. 20 Virginia Tech on Sept. 3.
Streaking Rays are just fun to watch right now
If you stopped paying attention to the Tampa Bay Rays after they traded Chris Archer, look again; this team is fun to watch!
If you stopped paying attention to the Tampa Bay Rays after they traded Chris Archer, look again; this team is fun to watch!
Snell, Rays win 8th straight and hand Red Sox 1st sweep
Blake Snell had his best fastball and that was more than enough against baseball's best team. The All-Star lefty pitched two-hit ball over six innings and the Tampa Bay Rays won their eighth straight game Sunday, beating Boston 9-1 to hand the major league-leading Red Sox their first sweep of the season. "There was a lot of energy today," Boston manager Alex Cora said, "but the guy...
Blake Snell had his best fastball and that was more than enough against baseball's best team. The All-Star lefty pitched two-hit ball over six innings and the Tampa Bay Rays won their eighth straight game Sunday, beating Boston 9-1 to hand the major league-leading Red Sox their first sweep of the season. "There was a lot of energy today," Boston manager Alex Cora said, "but the guy...
Rays complete 4-game sweep by beating Royals 4-3
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) - Tampa Bay reached its high-water mark of 2018 by just putting the ball in play. A throwing error on Kevin Kiermaier's bases-loaded grounder in the bottom of the ninth inning helped the Rays complete their first season sweep of an American League opponent with a 4-3 victory over the Kansas City Royals on Thursday night. "A win is a win," Kiermaier said....
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) - Tampa Bay reached its high-water mark of 2018 by just putting the ball in play. A throwing error on Kevin Kiermaier's bases-loaded grounder in the bottom of the ninth inning helped the Rays complete their first season sweep of an American League opponent with a 4-3 victory over the Kansas City Royals on Thursday night. "A win is a win," Kiermaier said....
Rays beat Royals 6-3 for 4th straight win
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) - It took Brandon Lowe 20 at-bats to get his first major league hit last week, so the Tampa Bay rookie wasn't about to let an 0-for-9 stretch bother him. Lowe came through with a two-out, two-run single in the first inning Wednesday night, and the Rays went on to a 6-3 win over the Kansas City Royals.
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) - It took Brandon Lowe 20 at-bats to get his first major league hit last week, so the Tampa Bay rookie wasn't about to let an 0-for-9 stretch bother him. Lowe came through with a two-out, two-run single in the first inning Wednesday night, and the Rays went on to a 6-3 win over the Kansas City Royals.
Hillsborough County's Father of Friday Night Football looks to tie wins record
Earl Garcia is Hillsborough County's Father of Friday Night Football.
Earl Garcia is Hillsborough County's Father of Friday Night Football.