Rays beat A's 3-2 to move closer to first place in AL East
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) - A walk to Athletics leadoff hitter Matt Joyce was all the convincing that Tampa Bay right-hander Jake Odorizzi needed to pitch out of the stretch the remainder of the game.
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) - A walk to Athletics leadoff hitter Matt Joyce was all the convincing that Tampa Bay right-hander Jake Odorizzi needed to pitch out of the stretch the remainder of the game.
Cron's pinch-hit home run in 8th sends Angels over Rays 4-3
C.J. Cron isn't necessarily happy about his reduced role with the Los Angeles Angels this season. But when playing time does come, he's determined to make the most of it. Cron did just that Sunday as a pinch hitter, connecting for a tiebreaking, two-run homer in the eighth inning and powering the Angels to a 4-3 win over the Tampa Bay Rays. "It's nothing I can control, so I'm just going...
C.J. Cron isn't necessarily happy about his reduced role with the Los Angeles Angels this season. But when playing time does come, he's determined to make the most of it. Cron did just that Sunday as a pinch hitter, connecting for a tiebreaking, two-run homer in the eighth inning and powering the Angels to a 4-3 win over the Tampa Bay Rays. "It's nothing I can control, so I'm just going...
MacDill's acapella airman astounds All-Star audience
Senior Airman Jan Nirza can sing. He really belts it out, Robert Goulet-style. He says he isn't classically or professionally trained, but his vibrato and sustain are 'ear-candy' good.
Senior Airman Jan Nirza can sing. He really belts it out, Robert Goulet-style. He says he isn't classically or professionally trained, but his vibrato and sustain are 'ear-candy' good.
Rays place injured OF Colby Rasmus on restricted list
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) - The Tampa Bay Rays have placed injured outfielder Colby Rasmus on the restricted list after the player's decision to 'step away from baseball.' The team did not provide specifics Thursday, instead saying in a brief statement that the club fully supports the player deciding to leave.
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) - The Tampa Bay Rays have placed injured outfielder Colby Rasmus on the restricted list after the player's decision to 'step away from baseball.' The team did not provide specifics Thursday, instead saying in a brief statement that the club fully supports the player deciding to leave.
Team USA takes field in Tampa for CONCACAF Gold Cup
Die-hard soccer lovers from across the county gathered at Raymond James Stadium Wednesday.
Die-hard soccer lovers from across the county gathered at Raymond James Stadium Wednesday.
Cano 10th-inning homer gives AL 2-1 All-Star win
MIAMI (AP) - Robinson Cano hugged Francisco Lindor after the final out, exchanged high-fives with his American League teammates and put an arm around the shoulder of designated hitter/photographer Nelson Cruz. Winning the All-Star Game still seemed to matter, even if it didn't mean World Series home field.
MIAMI (AP) - Robinson Cano hugged Francisco Lindor after the final out, exchanged high-fives with his American League teammates and put an arm around the shoulder of designated hitter/photographer Nelson Cruz. Winning the All-Star Game still seemed to matter, even if it didn't mean World Series home field.
Honeywell helps US tops World 7-6 in All-Star Futures Game
MIAMI (AP) - More than two hours after pitching in the All-Star Futures Game, Tampa Bay Rays prospect Brent Honeywell was still thinking about delivery and location.
MIAMI (AP) - More than two hours after pitching in the All-Star Futures Game, Tampa Bay Rays prospect Brent Honeywell was still thinking about delivery and location.
Miller homers in 8th, Rays take 3 of 4 from Red Sox
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) - The Tampa Bay Rays made a statement to the American League heading into the All-Star break: Don't count us out of the playoff race. Brad Miller hit a tiebreaking, two-run homer in the eighth inning and the Rays took three of the four from AL East-leading Boston, beating the Red Sox 5-3 Sunday. "That felt good," Miller said. "That was a lot fun."
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) - The Tampa Bay Rays made a statement to the American League heading into the All-Star break: Don't count us out of the playoff race. Brad Miller hit a tiebreaking, two-run homer in the eighth inning and the Rays took three of the four from AL East-leading Boston, beating the Red Sox 5-3 Sunday. "That felt good," Miller said. "That was a lot fun."
Woman paralyzed at waist conquers diving lessons
A lesson in perseverance: one woman is going to great lengths to reach her goal, despite a challenge that would sideline most people for life.
A lesson in perseverance: one woman is going to great lengths to reach her goal, despite a challenge that would sideline most people for life.
Rookie Jake Faria tops Boston's Chris Sale in Rays' 4-1 win
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) - For a change, the story with Chris Sale on Thursday night wasn't all the bats he missed, but the ones he didn't. Wilson Ramos homered and drove in three against Sale despite the All-Star's record-setting performance, rookie Jake Faria remained unbeaten and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Boston Red Sox 4-1. Ramos homered on a first-pitch fastball for two runs...
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) - For a change, the story with Chris Sale on Thursday night wasn't all the bats he missed, but the ones he didn't. Wilson Ramos homered and drove in three against Sale despite the All-Star's record-setting performance, rookie Jake Faria remained unbeaten and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Boston Red Sox 4-1. Ramos homered on a first-pitch fastball for two runs...
Tampa Bay's swimming sensation earns spot on World Team
Valrico--Tampa Catholic's Christin Rockway is back home after making the biggest splash in her career. At the National Championships in Indianapolis Christin swam the race of her life earning a spot on the Under-18 U.S. World Junior Team.
Valrico--Tampa Catholic's Christin Rockway is back home after making the biggest splash in her career. At the National Championships in Indianapolis Christin swam the race of her life earning a spot on the Under-18 U.S. World Junior Team.
Cubs rally for 7-3 win over Rays
CHICAGO (AP) - Jon Jay connected for his third career pinch-hit homer and Ian Happ hit a tiebreaking two-run single an inning later, helping the Chicago Cubs rally for a 7-3 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays on Wednesday.
CHICAGO (AP) - Jon Jay connected for his third career pinch-hit homer and Ian Happ hit a tiebreaking two-run single an inning later, helping the Chicago Cubs rally for a 7-3 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays on Wednesday.
Rays win reunion with Maddon, beat Cubs 6-5
CHICAGO (AP) - Tim Beckham homered, and the Tampa Bay Rays won their reunion with Joe Maddon, beating the Chicago Cubs 6-5 on Tuesday.
CHICAGO (AP) - Tim Beckham homered, and the Tampa Bay Rays won their reunion with Joe Maddon, beating the Chicago Cubs 6-5 on Tuesday.
Orioles beat Rays 7-1 behind Gausman, Machado
BALTIMORE (AP) -- Manny Machado hitting a three-run homer . Kevin Gausman pitching seven shutout innings. The Orioles winning in blowout fashion. Three things Baltimore was counting on happening a lot this season finally occurred in unison Sunday in a 7-1 win over the Tampa Bay Rays. The Orioles (40-41) concluded the first half of their schedule with a victory that was particularly...
BALTIMORE (AP) -- Manny Machado hitting a three-run homer . Kevin Gausman pitching seven shutout innings. The Orioles winning in blowout fashion. Three things Baltimore was counting on happening a lot this season finally occurred in unison Sunday in a 7-1 win over the Tampa Bay Rays. The Orioles (40-41) concluded the first half of their schedule with a victory that was particularly...
Rays rally in 9th, use Souza HR in 10th to beat Orioles 6-4
BALTIMORE (AP) - Down by a run in the ninth inning, Tampa Bay took advantage of a walk, a balk and a wild pitch to pull even. In the 10th, the Rays used quite a different approach. Steven Souza put Tampa Bay in control with a three-run homer in the 10th inning, and the Rays beat the Orioles 6-4 on Friday night.
BALTIMORE (AP) - Down by a run in the ninth inning, Tampa Bay took advantage of a walk, a balk and a wild pitch to pull even. In the 10th, the Rays used quite a different approach. Steven Souza put Tampa Bay in control with a three-run homer in the 10th inning, and the Rays beat the Orioles 6-4 on Friday night.
Umpire saves woman from jumping off bridge
Typically if a Major League Baseball umpire makes the news, it’s for kicking someone out of the game. But MLB ump John Tumpane is in the news for keeping someone in the game.
Typically if a Major League Baseball umpire makes the news, it’s for kicking someone out of the game. But MLB ump John Tumpane is in the news for keeping someone in the game.
Taillon keeps Rays in check as Pirates roll to 4-0 victory
Josh Harrison knows the signs. They're unmissable. Solid starting pitching. Stellar work by the bullpen. Timely hits and aggressive baserunning.
Josh Harrison knows the signs. They're unmissable. Solid starting pitching. Stellar work by the bullpen. Timely hits and aggressive baserunning.
Pirates jump on Snell in return, top Rays 6-2
PITTSBURGH (AP) - Josh Bell, Jose Osuna and Elias Dias spent the better part of five years climbing through the Pittsburgh Pirates' organization talking about the day they'd finally get a chance to make an impact in the big leagues. The rookies have arrived just in time to help a scuffling team trying to stay in the mix in the wide-open and decidedly mediocre NL Central.
PITTSBURGH (AP) - Josh Bell, Jose Osuna and Elias Dias spent the better part of five years climbing through the Pittsburgh Pirates' organization talking about the day they'd finally get a chance to make an impact in the big leagues. The rookies have arrived just in time to help a scuffling team trying to stay in the mix in the wide-open and decidedly mediocre NL Central.
Bay Area swimmers splash into national trials
Grant Sanders set school swim records at East Lake High School. This fall, Sanders takes his talents to Gainesville to swim for the Florida Gators. He gives me a "Go Gators!" complete with the gator chomp at poolside after a recent practice at Tampa Prep.
Grant Sanders set school swim records at East Lake High School. This fall, Sanders takes his talents to Gainesville to swim for the Florida Gators. He gives me a "Go Gators!" complete with the gator chomp at poolside after a recent practice at Tampa Prep.
Crowds welcome College World Series champion Gators
Florida scored four runs in the eighth inning to pull away from LSU, and the Gators beat their Southeastern Conference rival 6-1 Tuesday night to complete a two-game sweep in the College World Series finals for their first national title in baseball. On Wednesday, the team was greeted by excited fans upon their return to Gainesville.
Florida scored four runs in the eighth inning to pull away from LSU, and the Gators beat their Southeastern Conference rival 6-1 Tuesday night to complete a two-game sweep in the College World Series finals for their first national title in baseball. On Wednesday, the team was greeted by excited fans upon their return to Gainesville.