Snell, Rays tie team record shutout streak; beat Royals 4-1
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) - Blake Snell added to a run of top-notch pitching by the Tampa Bay Rays. The All-Star left-hander helped Tampa Bay match a team record with 27 consecutive shutout innings, and the Rays beat the Kansas City Royals 4-1 on Tuesday night. "This pitching staff, I think, is very, very talented," Snell said. "I'm not surprised. Guys can pitch, they come in...
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) - Blake Snell added to a run of top-notch pitching by the Tampa Bay Rays. The All-Star left-hander helped Tampa Bay match a team record with 27 consecutive shutout innings, and the Rays beat the Kansas City Royals 4-1 on Tuesday night. "This pitching staff, I think, is very, very talented," Snell said. "I'm not surprised. Guys can pitch, they come in...
Jason Pierre-Paul brings inspiration to the Bucs
Even after two hours of practice in the excessive heat, Jason Pierre-Paul can still bring it.
Even after two hours of practice in the excessive heat, Jason Pierre-Paul can still bring it.
Bucs train with Special Olympic athletes at One Buc
The touchdown celebrations continued after the first practice for more than 60 Special Olympics athletes at One Buc Place.
The touchdown celebrations continued after the first practice for more than 60 Special Olympics athletes at One Buc Place.
JPP brings inspiration to the Bucs
Even after two hours of practice in the excessive heat, Jason Pierre-Paul can still bring it.
Even after two hours of practice in the excessive heat, Jason Pierre-Paul can still bring it.
Bucs train with Special Olympic athletes
The touchdown celebrations continued after the first practice for more than 60 Special Olympics athletes at One Buc Place.
The touchdown celebrations continued after the first practice for more than 60 Special Olympics athletes at One Buc Place.
Yarbrough, Rays post another shutout, 1-0 over Royals
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) - The Tampa Bay Rays and their parade of relievers are closing in on some franchise history. Ryan Yarbrough helped extend Tampa Bay's shutout streak to 23 innings, and the Rays got their only run via video replay in a 1-0 win over the Kansas City Royals on Monday night. The franchise record for consecutive scoreless innings is 27, set in 2013. Tampa Bay began this...
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) - The Tampa Bay Rays and their parade of relievers are closing in on some franchise history. Ryan Yarbrough helped extend Tampa Bay's shutout streak to 23 innings, and the Rays got their only run via video replay in a 1-0 win over the Kansas City Royals on Monday night. The franchise record for consecutive scoreless innings is 27, set in 2013. Tampa Bay began this...
At camp, Bucs' eyes in the sky go high-tech
One sight that is missing at Buccaneers Training Camp this year are the hydraulic lifts that have hovered 50 feet above the practice fields for decades. They've been replaced with hi-tech "eyes in the sky.”
One sight that is missing at Buccaneers Training Camp this year are the hydraulic lifts that have hovered 50 feet above the practice fields for decades. They've been replaced with hi-tech "eyes in the sky.”
Yoga coach helps Plant High football players achieve their best selves
The Plant High School Panther football program ranks among the very best in the country. The school's trophy case holds hardware signifying four state championships.
The Plant High School Panther football program ranks among the very best in the country. The school's trophy case holds hardware signifying four state championships.
Jameis Winston throws 2 TDs as Tampa Bay beats Titans 30-14
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - The Tampa Bay Buccaneers certainly have had plenty of time to get used to the idea that Jameis Winston will miss the first three games of the season because of a suspension. Watching the quarterback light up a defense in just a quarter doesn't make it any easier. Winston threw for 226 yards and two touchdowns after coming off the bench in the second quarter, and the...
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - The Tampa Bay Buccaneers certainly have had plenty of time to get used to the idea that Jameis Winston will miss the first three games of the season because of a suspension. Watching the quarterback light up a defense in just a quarter doesn't make it any easier. Winston threw for 226 yards and two touchdowns after coming off the bench in the second quarter, and the...
Beeks, Rays combine on 2-hitter, blank Red Sox 2-0
Jalen Beeks made his major league debut at Fenway Park earlier this season, and it didn't go well. Neither did his next appearance on that mound. Traded away by Boston last month, Beeks returned Sunday with the Tampa Bay Rays and fared a lot better. Beeks pitched four strong innings and the Rays limited Boston to two hits, blanking the AL East leaders 2-0. "I didn't pitch well...
Jalen Beeks made his major league debut at Fenway Park earlier this season, and it didn't go well. Neither did his next appearance on that mound. Traded away by Boston last month, Beeks returned Sunday with the Tampa Bay Rays and fared a lot better. Beeks pitched four strong innings and the Rays limited Boston to two hits, blanking the AL East leaders 2-0. "I didn't pitch well...
Yanks load bases in 9th, but Rays rookie escapes for 3-1 win
NEW YORK (AP) - Rookie left-hander Adam Kolarek pitched out of a bases-loaded, no-out jam in the ninth inning to lift the Tampa Bay Rays over New York 3-1 on Thursday to win their first series at Yankee Stadium since 2014. Tampa Bay had lost 12 straight series in the Bronx, a record since the ballpark opened in 2009.
NEW YORK (AP) - Rookie left-hander Adam Kolarek pitched out of a bases-loaded, no-out jam in the ninth inning to lift the Tampa Bay Rays over New York 3-1 on Thursday to win their first series at Yankee Stadium since 2014. Tampa Bay had lost 12 straight series in the Bronx, a record since the ballpark opened in 2009.
Rays shut down Yankees for 6-1 victory
NEW YORK (AP) - Brandon Lowe went through his first 100 minor league games this season without a clue of what a slump felt like. Tampa Bay's 24-year-old rookie got a quick dose of it in the majors. Wednesday night's starter, Jake Faria, even joked that Lowe was nearing Stephen Vogt's major league record of 0-for-32 hitless at-bats to start a career.
NEW YORK (AP) - Brandon Lowe went through his first 100 minor league games this season without a clue of what a slump felt like. Tampa Bay's 24-year-old rookie got a quick dose of it in the majors. Wednesday night's starter, Jake Faria, even joked that Lowe was nearing Stephen Vogt's major league record of 0-for-32 hitless at-bats to start a career.
Seminoles head south for training camp at IMG Academy
Willie Taggart and his team of Seminoles have come to Bradenton to make a big, pre-season statement.
Willie Taggart and his team of Seminoles have come to Bradenton to make a big, pre-season statement.
FSU training camp at IMG Academy
Willie Taggart and his team of Seminoles have come to Bradenton to make a big, pre-season statement.? The Florida State University's new head coach told the team to pack up the buses and head for IMG Academy for four days of training camp.
Willie Taggart and his team of Seminoles have come to Bradenton to make a big, pre-season statement.? The Florida State University's new head coach told the team to pack up the buses and head for IMG Academy for four days of training camp.
Athletes take notice as Tampa 7-year-old takes Instagram by storm
A seven-year-old in Tampa has become a viral star, but his star was rising long before celebrities and sports channels took notice.
A seven-year-old in Tampa has become a viral star, but his star was rising long before celebrities and sports channels took notice.
Dungy to be inducted into Bucs Ring of Honor
Tony Dungy is already in the Pro Football Hall of Fame, the Indianapolis Colts Ring of Honor, and he's about to be enshrined into the Bucs Ring of Honor.
Tony Dungy is already in the Pro Football Hall of Fame, the Indianapolis Colts Ring of Honor, and he's about to be enshrined into the Bucs Ring of Honor.
Dungy to be inducted into Bucs Ring of Honor
Tony Dungy is already in the Pro Football Hall of Fame, the Indianapolis Colts Ring of Honor, and he's about to be enshrined into the Bucs Ring of Honor.
Tony Dungy is already in the Pro Football Hall of Fame, the Indianapolis Colts Ring of Honor, and he's about to be enshrined into the Bucs Ring of Honor.
Bucs' cornerback situation still very much in the works
The two weeks Brent Grimes spent not practicing with his teammates was two weeks too long – at least for him.
The two weeks Brent Grimes spent not practicing with his teammates was two weeks too long – at least for him.
Bucs' running backs look to break free
Breaking loose for explosive plays is one of the most important factors in deciding the outcome of an NFL game. Last season, the Buccaneers’ ground game was a dud. Only the Arizona Cardinals had fewer runs of 12 yards or more.
Breaking loose for explosive plays is one of the most important factors in deciding the outcome of an NFL game. Last season, the Buccaneers’ ground game was a dud. Only the Arizona Cardinals had fewer runs of 12 yards or more.
Former WWE star Jim 'The Anvil' Neidhart dies at 63
Jim "The Anvil" Neidhart, who joined with brother-in-law Bret Hart to form one of the top tag teams in the 1980s with the WWE, has died. He was 63.
Jim "The Anvil" Neidhart, who joined with brother-in-law Bret Hart to form one of the top tag teams in the 1980s with the WWE, has died. He was 63.