Rays holding their own with creative pitching approach
No team has gotten more innings from its starting pitchers this season than the Cleveland Indians. No team has gotten fewer than the Tampa Bay Rays. Yet the Indians and Rays have ended up in a similar spot. Cleveland's team ERA is 3.84. Tampa Bay's is 3.82.
No team has gotten more innings from its starting pitchers this season than the Cleveland Indians. No team has gotten fewer than the Tampa Bay Rays. Yet the Indians and Rays have ended up in a similar spot. Cleveland's team ERA is 3.84. Tampa Bay's is 3.82.
Pillar scores tiebreaking run as Jays beat Rays 2-1
Finally hitting his stride in the midst of a trying season, Marcus Stroman's body has betrayed him in two straight starts. Kevin Pillar scored the tiebreaking run on an infield grounder in the sixth inning, and the Toronto Blue Jays overcame another abbreviated start by Stroman to beat the Tampa Bay Rays 2-1 on Sunday. Limited to two pitches because of a recurring blister, Stroman...
Finally hitting his stride in the midst of a trying season, Marcus Stroman's body has betrayed him in two straight starts. Kevin Pillar scored the tiebreaking run on an infield grounder in the sixth inning, and the Toronto Blue Jays overcame another abbreviated start by Stroman to beat the Tampa Bay Rays 2-1 on Sunday. Limited to two pitches because of a recurring blister, Stroman...
Scott Smith's College Caravan
College football season is just days away, and most of Florida’s big-name programs have seen some big-time changes in the last year or so. FOX 13 sports director Scott Smith is on the road this week, checking in with several top schools as they get ready.
College football season is just days away, and most of Florida’s big-name programs have seen some big-time changes in the last year or so. FOX 13 sports director Scott Smith is on the road this week, checking in with several top schools as they get ready.
College Caravan Day 5 - UCF Knights
American Athletic Conference (AAC) champions, the Peach Bowl champions, and - depending on who you ask - the national champions. The only Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) team to run the table in 2017.
American Athletic Conference (AAC) champions, the Peach Bowl champions, and - depending on who you ask - the national champions. The only Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) team to run the table in 2017.
Bucs beat Dolphins 26-24 in preseason opener
Ryan Tannehill completed passes on the first four plays in his return from two serious injuries to his left knee, sparking a 40-yard drive that ended with a missed field goal in his only series, and the Miami Dolphins lost their exhibition opener to Tampa Bay 26-24 Thursday night.
Ryan Tannehill completed passes on the first four plays in his return from two serious injuries to his left knee, sparking a 40-yard drive that ended with a missed field goal in his only series, and the Miami Dolphins lost their exhibition opener to Tampa Bay 26-24 Thursday night.
Bauers has 3 RBIs, Rays beat Orioles 5-4
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) - Close games have become commonplace for the Tampa Bay Rays. Jake Bauers drove in two of his three runs with a go-ahead two-run single in the seventh inning and the Rays beat the Baltimore Orioles 5-4 Thursday night. Bauers' decisive hit off Cody Carroll (0-1) came in the Rays' franchise-record tying sixth consecutive one-run game. Tampa Bay has played 49...
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) - Close games have become commonplace for the Tampa Bay Rays. Jake Bauers drove in two of his three runs with a go-ahead two-run single in the seventh inning and the Rays beat the Baltimore Orioles 5-4 Thursday night. Bauers' decisive hit off Cody Carroll (0-1) came in the Rays' franchise-record tying sixth consecutive one-run game. Tampa Bay has played 49...
Orioles commit 5 errors but top Rays
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) - Trey Mancini kept the Baltimore Orioles from beating themselves Wednesday night. Mancini hit a go-ahead two-run double in the ninth inning, and the last-place Orioles beat the Tampa Bay Rays 5-4 despite committing five errors, their most in a game in more than 19 years. It was the first time the Orioles committed five errors in a victory since June 9, 1983.
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) - Trey Mancini kept the Baltimore Orioles from beating themselves Wednesday night. Mancini hit a go-ahead two-run double in the ninth inning, and the last-place Orioles beat the Tampa Bay Rays 5-4 despite committing five errors, their most in a game in more than 19 years. It was the first time the Orioles committed five errors in a victory since June 9, 1983.
College - Caravan Day 3: USF
YEAR 2 OF THE STRONG ERA WILL BE QUITE THE CHANGE... 11 STARTERS GONE... NO QUINTON FLOWERS... 2018 IS SHAPING UP TO BE A DEFINING YEAR FOR COACH STRONG AND THE BULLS.
YEAR 2 OF THE STRONG ERA WILL BE QUITE THE CHANGE... 11 STARTERS GONE... NO QUINTON FLOWERS... 2018 IS SHAPING UP TO BE A DEFINING YEAR FOR COACH STRONG AND THE BULLS.
Meet Michael Kelly, USF's new vice president of athletics
The University of South Florida's new vice president of athletics, Michael Kelly, is here to make an impact on and off the field.
The University of South Florida's new vice president of athletics, Michael Kelly, is here to make an impact on and off the field.
Meet USF's new V P of Athletics
New USF Vice President of Athletics, Michael Kelly is here to make an impact on and off the field.
New USF Vice President of Athletics, Michael Kelly is here to make an impact on and off the field.
Adames hits solo HR with 2 outs in 9th, Rays top Orioles 4-3
Willy Adames' winning drive landed high in the left-field seats. According to Statcast, it measured 434 feet, the longest of the rookie's five homers.
Willy Adames' winning drive landed high in the left-field seats. According to Statcast, it measured 434 feet, the longest of the rookie's five homers.
Rays trade Hechavarria to Pirates for minor league pitcher
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) - The Tampa Bay Rays have traded shortstop Adeiny Hechavarria to the Pittsburgh Pirates in exchange for a minor league pitching prospect. Hechavarria was hitting .258 with three homers and 26 RBIs in 61 games before the Rays designated him for assignment last Wednesday. His .990 fielding percentage is fourth-best in the majors this season among shortstops with at least...
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) - The Tampa Bay Rays have traded shortstop Adeiny Hechavarria to the Pittsburgh Pirates in exchange for a minor league pitching prospect. Hechavarria was hitting .258 with three homers and 26 RBIs in 61 games before the Rays designated him for assignment last Wednesday. His .990 fielding percentage is fourth-best in the majors this season among shortstops with at least...
NASCAR chairman arrested for DWI, oxycodone possession
NASCAR chairman Brian France has been arrested in New York's Hamptons for driving while intoxicated and criminal possession of oxycodone.
NASCAR chairman Brian France has been arrested in New York's Hamptons for driving while intoxicated and criminal possession of oxycodone.
Palka homers in 9th, White Sox sweep Rays 8-7
Daniel Palka did a lot more than avoid a fifth consecutive strikeout. Palka hit a go-ahead two-run homer in the ninth inning and the Chicago White Sox completed their first three-game sweep in a year by beating the Tampa Bay Rays 8-7 on Sunday. It was Chicago's first three-game sweep since Aug. 8-10, 2017 against Houston. The White Sox's last three-game road sweep occurred April...
Daniel Palka did a lot more than avoid a fifth consecutive strikeout. Palka hit a go-ahead two-run homer in the ninth inning and the Chicago White Sox completed their first three-game sweep in a year by beating the Tampa Bay Rays 8-7 on Sunday. It was Chicago's first three-game sweep since Aug. 8-10, 2017 against Houston. The White Sox's last three-game road sweep occurred April...
Rays place OF Pham on DL with right foot fracture
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) - The Tampa Bay Rays have placed recently acquired outfielder Tommy Pham on the 10-day disabled list with a fractured right foot. Pham was hit on the foot by a pitch from Los Angeles Angels left-hander Andrew Heaney on Thursday. Tampa Bay obtained the 30-year-old and $500,000 in international signing bonus allocation Tuesday from St. Louis for a trio of minor leaguers:...
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) - The Tampa Bay Rays have placed recently acquired outfielder Tommy Pham on the 10-day disabled list with a fractured right foot. Pham was hit on the foot by a pitch from Los Angeles Angels left-hander Andrew Heaney on Thursday. Tampa Bay obtained the 30-year-old and $500,000 in international signing bonus allocation Tuesday from St. Louis for a trio of minor leaguers:...
Top female bowlers attend tournament in Seminole
The top women bowlers in the world are in Seminole this weekend. Seminole Lanes is hosting the Professional Women’s Bowling Association tournament.
The top women bowlers in the world are in Seminole this weekend. Seminole Lanes is hosting the Professional Women’s Bowling Association tournament.
Beeks gets 1st win, Rays sweep Angels with 4-2 win
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) - Jalen Beeks had quite a turnaround. Beeks got his first major league win after a disastrous performance in his Tampa Bay debut, C.J. Cron had a two-run single and the Rays completed a three-game sweep by beating the Los Angeles Angels 4-2 on Thursday.
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) - Jalen Beeks had quite a turnaround. Beeks got his first major league win after a disastrous performance in his Tampa Bay debut, C.J. Cron had a two-run single and the Rays completed a three-game sweep by beating the Los Angeles Angels 4-2 on Thursday.
Adames, Bauers homer for Rays in 7-2 win over Angels
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) - Willy Adames made the most of his first day as Tampa Bay's regular shortstop. The rookie homered and drove in two runs to lead the Rays to a 7-2 win over the Los Angeles Angels on Wednesday night. Tampa Bay designated slick fielding veteran shortstop Adeiny Hechavarria for assignment, clearing the way for Adames to start on a full-time basis.
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) - Willy Adames made the most of his first day as Tampa Bay's regular shortstop. The rookie homered and drove in two runs to lead the Rays to a 7-2 win over the Los Angeles Angels on Wednesday night. Tampa Bay designated slick fielding veteran shortstop Adeiny Hechavarria for assignment, clearing the way for Adames to start on a full-time basis.
Work ethic unmatched for Bucs' top tight ends
When you think of the most dangerous players on the Bucs offense, Mike Evans and Desean Jackson first come to mind, but neither of the Pro Bowl players led the Bucs in scoring last year.
When you think of the most dangerous players on the Bucs offense, Mike Evans and Desean Jackson first come to mind, but neither of the Pro Bowl players led the Bucs in scoring last year.
Work ethic unmatched for Bucs' top tight ends
Cam Brate and OJ Howard found the end zone six times each to lead the Bucs in touchdown receptions - and it wasn't by accident
Cam Brate and OJ Howard found the end zone six times each to lead the Bucs in touchdown receptions - and it wasn't by accident