Shortstop Adeiny Hechavarria cut by Tampa Bay Rays
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) - Slick fielding shortstop Adeiny Hechavarria was designated for assignment by the Tampa Bay Rays to open a roster spot for outfielder Tommy Pham. The 29-year-old infielder was hitting .258 with three homers and 26 RBIs, and he had lost his starting role to rookie Willy Adames.
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) - Slick fielding shortstop Adeiny Hechavarria was designated for assignment by the Tampa Bay Rays to open a roster spot for outfielder Tommy Pham. The 29-year-old infielder was hitting .258 with three homers and 26 RBIs, and he had lost his starting role to rookie Willy Adames.
Rays beat Angels 10-6 despite Trout's 30th homer
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) - The Tampa Bay Rays finished a long day of making trades by producing a long inning for Los Angeles starter Tyler Skaggs on Tuesday night in a win over the Angels. After making a series of deals just before the non-waiver trade deadline, the Rays broke through with a seven-run inning and beat the Angels 10-6 Tuesday night despite Mike Trout's 30th home run.
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) - The Tampa Bay Rays finished a long day of making trades by producing a long inning for Los Angeles starter Tyler Skaggs on Tuesday night in a win over the Angels. After making a series of deals just before the non-waiver trade deadline, the Rays broke through with a seven-run inning and beat the Angels 10-6 Tuesday night despite Mike Trout's 30th home run.
Pirates bolster rotation, add Tampa Bay's Archer at deadline
PITTSBURGH (AP) - The surging Pittsburgh Pirates are intent on making a run at a playoff spot. The Pirates bolstered the front end of their rotation at the non-waiver deadline on Tuesday, adding Tampa Bay's Chris Archer while sending the Rays a couple of coveted prospects in outfielder Austin Meadows and pitcher Tyler Glasnow and a player to be named.
PITTSBURGH (AP) - The surging Pittsburgh Pirates are intent on making a run at a playoff spot. The Pirates bolstered the front end of their rotation at the non-waiver deadline on Tuesday, adding Tampa Bay's Chris Archer while sending the Rays a couple of coveted prospects in outfielder Austin Meadows and pitcher Tyler Glasnow and a player to be named.
Phillies get All-Star catcher Wilson Ramos from Rays
BOSTON (AP) - The NL East-leading Philadelphia Phillies have acquired All-Star catcher Wilson Ramos from the Tampa Bay Rays for a player to be named or cash. Ramos is batting .297 with 14 homers and 53 RBIs but is on the disabled list with a left hamstring strain. He'll upgrade an offense that has struggled during a four-game losing streak.
BOSTON (AP) - The NL East-leading Philadelphia Phillies have acquired All-Star catcher Wilson Ramos from the Tampa Bay Rays for a player to be named or cash. Ramos is batting .297 with 14 homers and 53 RBIs but is on the disabled list with a left hamstring strain. He'll upgrade an offense that has struggled during a four-game losing streak.
Cardinals deal Pham to Rays as trading deadline arrives
The St. Louis Cardinals have traded outfielder Tommy Pham to the Tampa Bay Rays for three minor league players, outfielder Justin Williams, left-handed pitcher Genesis Cabrera and right-handed pitcher Roel Ramirez. The Rays also received international cap space in the four-player trade announced Tuesday, baseball's deadline for trades without waivers.
The St. Louis Cardinals have traded outfielder Tommy Pham to the Tampa Bay Rays for three minor league players, outfielder Justin Williams, left-handed pitcher Genesis Cabrera and right-handed pitcher Roel Ramirez. The Rays also received international cap space in the four-player trade announced Tuesday, baseball's deadline for trades without waivers.
Lots of new faces at Armwood this season
High school teams hit the fields for the first time Monday, including at Armwood, where the Hawks are trying to put the championship loss behind them and make another state title run.
High school teams hit the fields for the first time Monday, including at Armwood, where the Hawks are trying to put the championship loss behind them and make another state title run.
Bucs' Chris Godwin learns from a Hall of Famer
Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin spent a week in July learning from one of the best receivers to play the game. Hall of Famer Randy Moss was Godwin's boyhood idol, and a player that Godwin grew up trying to emulate by "Mossing" kids.
Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin spent a week in July learning from one of the best receivers to play the game. Hall of Famer Randy Moss was Godwin's boyhood idol, and a player that Godwin grew up trying to emulate by "Mossing" kids.
It all starts up front: Bucs' new defensive line must shine
New Buccaneer Vinny Curry made two pronouncements on the team’s first day in full pads. First, the Bucs’ defensive line group has "just as much talent on our defensive line here in Tampa as we had in Philly" -- with whom Curry won the Super Bowl last season.
New Buccaneer Vinny Curry made two pronouncements on the team’s first day in full pads. First, the Bucs’ defensive line group has "just as much talent on our defensive line here in Tampa as we had in Philly" -- with whom Curry won the Super Bowl last season.
Fans get first taste of Bucs during open practice
For the first time in almost six months, Tampa Bay Buccaneer fans got the chance to see their team in action. Sunday was the first of seven practices that fans will be able to watch at this year's training camp.
For the first time in almost six months, Tampa Bay Buccaneer fans got the chance to see their team in action. Sunday was the first of seven practices that fans will be able to watch at this year's training camp.
Jones has 3 hits, Orioles hit 4 HRs in 11-5 win over Rays
In what might have been his final game with the Orioles, Adam Jones showed precisely why he would be a valuable asset to a team looking to make a playoff run. Jones had three hits, drove in a run, stole a base and craftily broke up a double play to help Baltimore beat the Tampa Bay Rays 11-5 on Sunday. The rebuilding Orioles are looking to deal Jones before Tuesday's non-waiver...
In what might have been his final game with the Orioles, Adam Jones showed precisely why he would be a valuable asset to a team looking to make a playoff run. Jones had three hits, drove in a run, stole a base and craftily broke up a double play to help Baltimore beat the Tampa Bay Rays 11-5 on Sunday. The rebuilding Orioles are looking to deal Jones before Tuesday's non-waiver...
Bucs: "Not going to miss a beat" with Fitzpatrick
For now, the face of the Buccaneers’ offense is behind the beard. Ryan Fitzpatrick is the Bucs’ starting quarterback in training camp and the plan is for the first three games of the regular season.
For now, the face of the Buccaneers’ offense is behind the beard. Ryan Fitzpatrick is the Bucs’ starting quarterback in training camp and the plan is for the first three games of the regular season.
Braves get LH reliever Jonny Venters from Rays
ATLANTA (AP) - The Atlanta Braves have acquired a familiar name to bolster their bullpen. Shortly after an 8-2 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers, the Braves announced a trade for Tampa Bay left-hander Jonny Venters in exchange for an international roster slot.
ATLANTA (AP) - The Atlanta Braves have acquired a familiar name to bolster their bullpen. Shortly after an 8-2 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers, the Braves announced a trade for Tampa Bay left-hander Jonny Venters in exchange for an international roster slot.
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.