Rays acquire Steve Cishek from Mariners for Erasmo Ramirez
The Tampa Bay Rays continued to bolster their bullpen for the pennant race on Friday, acquiring reliever Steve Cishek from the Seattle Mariners in exchange for versatile right-hander Erasmo Ramirez.
The Tampa Bay Rays continued to bolster their bullpen for the pennant race on Friday, acquiring reliever Steve Cishek from the Seattle Mariners in exchange for versatile right-hander Erasmo Ramirez.
Gardner homers, Judge cracks tooth, Yanks top Rays 6-5 in 11
Brett Gardner lined a slider from rookie Andrew Kittredge a half-dozen rows into the right-field seats leading off the 11th inning, circled the bases with his career-high 18th home run, rolled his helmet toward home plate and crossed with the winning run.
Brett Gardner lined a slider from rookie Andrew Kittredge a half-dozen rows into the right-field seats leading off the 11th inning, circled the bases with his career-high 18th home run, rolled his helmet toward home plate and crossed with the winning run.
Confident Buccaneers report for start of training camp
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are embracing heightened expectations created by the team's first winning record in six years.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are embracing heightened expectations created by the team's first winning record in six years.
Longoria, Souza homer in Rays' 5-1 win over Orioles
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) - Evan Longoria and Steven Souza Jr. homered and Alex Cobb pitched seven strong innings for the Tampa Bay Rays in a 5-1 win over the Baltimore Orioles on Wednesday. Longoria's two-run shot off Baltimore starter Ubaldo Jimenez, his 15th of the season, put Tampa Bay up 2-1 in the sixth after a walk to Mallex Smith. Souza's 21st homer of the season came off...
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) - Evan Longoria and Steven Souza Jr. homered and Alex Cobb pitched seven strong innings for the Tampa Bay Rays in a 5-1 win over the Baltimore Orioles on Wednesday. Longoria's two-run shot off Baltimore starter Ubaldo Jimenez, his 15th of the season, put Tampa Bay up 2-1 in the sixth after a walk to Mallex Smith. Souza's 21st homer of the season came off...
Rays hang on for 5-4 win over Orioles
The Tampa Bay Rays had to hang on for dear life Tuesday night to get their first win in a week.
The Tampa Bay Rays had to hang on for dear life Tuesday night to get their first win in a week.
Gausman, Orioles hand Rays season-worst 5th loss in row, 5-0
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) - The Baltimore Orioles and Tampa Bay Rays are teams currently heading in different directions. Kevin Gausman pitched six strong innings, Adam Jones homered and the Orioles sent the Rays to their season-worst fifth straight loss, 5-0 Monday night. "It all feeds off the starting pitching," Jones said. The Rays began the day tied for the second AL wild-card...
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) - The Baltimore Orioles and Tampa Bay Rays are teams currently heading in different directions. Kevin Gausman pitched six strong innings, Adam Jones homered and the Orioles sent the Rays to their season-worst fifth straight loss, 5-0 Monday night. "It all feeds off the starting pitching," Jones said. The Rays began the day tied for the second AL wild-card...
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Odor homers twice, Rangers sweep Rays with 6-5 win
The Texas Rangers were floundering with a five-game losing streak when they arrived Friday in Florida. The Rangers left the Sunshine State after a weekend stay surging. Rougned Odor homered twice, including back-to-back drives with Carlos Gomez in the eighth inning, and the Rangers rallied to beat the Tampa Bay Rays 6-5 on Sunday and complete a three-game sweep. "To win in the...
The Texas Rangers were floundering with a five-game losing streak when they arrived Friday in Florida. The Rangers left the Sunshine State after a weekend stay surging. Rougned Odor homered twice, including back-to-back drives with Carlos Gomez in the eighth inning, and the Rangers rallied to beat the Tampa Bay Rays 6-5 on Sunday and complete a three-game sweep. "To win in the...
O.J. Simpson granted parole after nearly 9 years in prison
O.J. Simpson, the former football star, TV pitchman and now Nevada prison inmate No. 1027820, will have a lot going for him when he asks state parole board members this week to release him after serving more than eight years for an ill-fated bid to retrieve sports memorabilia.
O.J. Simpson, the former football star, TV pitchman and now Nevada prison inmate No. 1027820, will have a lot going for him when he asks state parole board members this week to release him after serving more than eight years for an ill-fated bid to retrieve sports memorabilia.
OJ Simpson making case for his freedom on live TV
Former football star and convicted felon O.J. Simpson will command the world's attention once again Thursday when he pleads for his freedom on live TV.
Former football star and convicted felon O.J. Simpson will command the world's attention once again Thursday when he pleads for his freedom on live TV.
Key events in OJ Simpson's fall from sports hero, movie star
O.J. Simpson's story represents one of the most dramatic falls from grace in the history of American pop culture.
O.J. Simpson's story represents one of the most dramatic falls from grace in the history of American pop culture.
Warren Sapp returns to share hIs passion for the game
Tampa--When Warren Sapp speaks players take notice. Especially when he's sharing his Hall of Fame knowledge. Sapp is back in Tampa for a few days with no intentions of jumping into full time coaching.
Tampa--When Warren Sapp speaks players take notice. Especially when he's sharing his Hall of Fame knowledge. Sapp is back in Tampa for a few days with no intentions of jumping into full time coaching.
Sapp returns to share passion for the game
When Warren Sapp speaks, players listen. Especially when he's sharing knowledge that got him into the NFL Hall of Fame. Sapp is back in Tampa for a few days, but with no intentions of jumping into full-time coaching.
When Warren Sapp speaks, players listen. Especially when he's sharing knowledge that got him into the NFL Hall of Fame. Sapp is back in Tampa for a few days, but with no intentions of jumping into full-time coaching.
Cowboys WR Whitehead says his dog is being held for ransom
Cowboys wide receiver Lucky Whitehead is pleading for the public’s help in finding his puppy that he says was stolen from his home.
Cowboys wide receiver Lucky Whitehead is pleading for the public’s help in finding his puppy that he says was stolen from his home.
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.