Bucs will try to rebound after first loss Sunday
The expressions on their faces after a loss only tell you part of the story. On the inside, the Buccaneers are already analyzing what happened.
The expressions on their faces after a loss only tell you part of the story. On the inside, the Buccaneers are already analyzing what happened.
Rays pitch to Sanchez, blow late lead in 5-3 loss to Yankees
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — The Tampa Bay Rays found out the hard way that Gary Sanchez is no ordinary rookie. Sanchez hit his 17th homer in 42 games this season, a three-run shot off Brad Boxberger in a four-run seventh inning that sent the New York Yankees past the Rays 5-3 on Tuesday night. "He did a good job on a first-pitch slider from me," Boxberger said. "It's...
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — The Tampa Bay Rays found out the hard way that Gary Sanchez is no ordinary rookie. Sanchez hit his 17th homer in 42 games this season, a three-run shot off Brad Boxberger in a four-run seventh inning that sent the New York Yankees past the Rays 5-3 on Tuesday night. "He did a good job on a first-pitch slider from me," Boxberger said. "It's...
Buccaneers eager to get back to work after blowout loss
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Steady one week, shaky the next. Jameis Winston and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are learning how difficult it is to win consistently in the NFL. "When you look around the league, that's sort of how the NFL is," coach Dirk Koetter said Monday.
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Steady one week, shaky the next. Jameis Winston and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are learning how difficult it is to win consistently in the NFL. "When you look around the league, that's sort of how the NFL is," coach Dirk Koetter said Monday.
Same number, new sport: Tebow works out at Mets camp
Tim Tebow arrived at the New York Mets' minor league clubhouse Monday morning, finding an orange-and-blue jersey with No. 15 on the back swaying in his locker.
Tim Tebow arrived at the New York Mets' minor league clubhouse Monday morning, finding an orange-and-blue jersey with No. 15 on the back swaying in his locker.
Palmer throws for 3 TDs, Winston picked off 4 times in rout of Bucs
The Arizona Cardinals looked like the team they are supposed to be, often at the expense of Jameis Winston. Carson Palmer threw for 308 yards and three touchdowns, and the Cardinals intercepted Winston four times in a 40-7 rout of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday.
The Arizona Cardinals looked like the team they are supposed to be, often at the expense of Jameis Winston. Carson Palmer threw for 308 yards and three touchdowns, and the Cardinals intercepted Winston four times in a 40-7 rout of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday.
Odorizzi does his part in Rays 2-1 loss to Orioles
BALTIMORE (AP) — Wins and losses have been elusive for Jake Odorizzi, who's experienced a very strange season with the Tampa Bay Rays. Odorizzi pitched well enough to win Sunday, yet the result was familiar: a no-decision in the Rays' 2-1 defeat against the Baltimore Orioles. It was the 16th start in which Odorizzi received neither a win nor a loss. The right-hander allowed one...
BALTIMORE (AP) — Wins and losses have been elusive for Jake Odorizzi, who's experienced a very strange season with the Tampa Bay Rays. Odorizzi pitched well enough to win Sunday, yet the result was familiar: a no-decision in the Rays' 2-1 defeat against the Baltimore Orioles. It was the 16th start in which Odorizzi received neither a win nor a loss. The right-hander allowed one...
Longoria HR, 5 RBIs give spoiler Rays 7-6 win over Orioles
BALTIMORE (AP) — Thrust into the unwanted position of playing out the final weeks of a losing season, the Tampa Bay Rays have found a way to make the situation more tolerable. Evan Longoria homered and drove in five runs, and the last-place Rays again played spoiler in a 7-6 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Thursday night.
BALTIMORE (AP) — Thrust into the unwanted position of playing out the final weeks of a losing season, the Tampa Bay Rays have found a way to make the situation more tolerable. Evan Longoria homered and drove in five runs, and the last-place Rays again played spoiler in a 7-6 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Thursday night.
Cobb wins for first time since 2014, Rays beat Jays 8-1
TORONTO (AP) — Some old feelings of stress and satisfaction came flooding back to Tampa Bay pitcher Alex Cobb as he walked off the mound Wednesday. Cobb pitched 6 2/3 innings to win for the first time in almost two years, Kevin Kiermaier and Corey Dickerson hit two-run homers and the Rays beat the Toronto Blue Jays 8-1.
TORONTO (AP) — Some old feelings of stress and satisfaction came flooding back to Tampa Bay pitcher Alex Cobb as he walked off the mound Wednesday. Cobb pitched 6 2/3 innings to win for the first time in almost two years, Kevin Kiermaier and Corey Dickerson hit two-run homers and the Rays beat the Toronto Blue Jays 8-1.
Winston earns NFC Offensive Player of the Week
Jameis Winston has picked up his first player of the week honor. The NFL announced this morning that the Bucs' quarterback was the top NFC offensive player for Week 1.
Jameis Winston has picked up his first player of the week honor. The NFL announced this morning that the Bucs' quarterback was the top NFC offensive player for Week 1.
Smyly gets win, Ramirez homers as Rays beat Jays 6-2
TORONTO (AP) — In the middle of August, Alexei Ramirez hit a home run off Rays left-hander Drew Smyly. Almost a month later, Ramirez connected again, this time helping give Smyly a win. Smyly pitched 5 2/3 innings to remain unbeaten at Rogers Centre, Ramirez and Steven Souza Jr. hit home runs and Tampa Bay beat the Toronto Blue Jays 6-2 on Tuesday night.
TORONTO (AP) — In the middle of August, Alexei Ramirez hit a home run off Rays left-hander Drew Smyly. Almost a month later, Ramirez connected again, this time helping give Smyly a win. Smyly pitched 5 2/3 innings to remain unbeaten at Rogers Centre, Ramirez and Steven Souza Jr. hit home runs and Tampa Bay beat the Toronto Blue Jays 6-2 on Tuesday night.
USF offense coasting through opponents
It's no coincidence that USF's offense refers to itself as the "Gulf Coast" offense. It's already coasting through opponents this season.
It's no coincidence that USF's offense refers to itself as the "Gulf Coast" offense. It's already coasting through opponents this season.
Rays can't play spoiler in 3-2 loss to Jays
TORONTO (AP) — Stuck in the cellar as the season winds down, the Tampa Bay Rays just want to make it things tough on all their AL East opponents. Both benches and bullpens cleared after the Blue Jays wrapped up a 3-2 win Monday night, and the skirmish ended without anyone throwing punches.
TORONTO (AP) — Stuck in the cellar as the season winds down, the Tampa Bay Rays just want to make it things tough on all their AL East opponents. Both benches and bullpens cleared after the Blue Jays wrapped up a 3-2 win Monday night, and the skirmish ended without anyone throwing punches.
Andriese ends skid, Whitley returns as Rays stop Yanks, 4-2
NEW YORK (AP) — Even after ending his long losing streak, Matt Andriese was treated no better than a rookie. Andriese won for the first time since June, Corey Dickerson hit a two-run homer and the Tampa Bay Rays slowed the New York Yankees' playoff charge by stopping their seven-game winning streak with a 4-2 victory Sunday.
NEW YORK (AP) — Even after ending his long losing streak, Matt Andriese was treated no better than a rookie. Andriese won for the first time since June, Corey Dickerson hit a two-run homer and the Tampa Bay Rays slowed the New York Yankees' playoff charge by stopping their seven-game winning streak with a 4-2 victory Sunday.
Winston leads Bucs past Falcons 31-24 in Koetter's debut
Jameis Winston bounced back from an early interception to throw four touchdown passes, and Tampa Bay claimed a winning record for the first since 2012 by opening the season with a 31-24 victory over the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday.
Jameis Winston bounced back from an early interception to throw four touchdown passes, and Tampa Bay claimed a winning record for the first since 2012 by opening the season with a 31-24 victory over the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday.
Mets sign Tim Tebow to minor league contract
The New York Mets have signed former Heisman Trophy winner Tim Tebow to a minor league contract.
The New York Mets have signed former Heisman Trophy winner Tim Tebow to a minor league contract.
Tim Tebow to sign with Mets, reports say
The New York Mets are set to sign former Heisman Trophy winner Tim Tebow to a minor league contract, FOX Sports and ESPN reported on Thursday, citing sources.
The New York Mets are set to sign former Heisman Trophy winner Tim Tebow to a minor league contract, FOX Sports and ESPN reported on Thursday, citing sources.
Tortorella, Marshall weigh in on national anthem
U.S. hockey coach John Tortorella says he'd bench any player who stays seated during the national anthem, while New York Jets receiver Brandon Marshall is defending Colin Kaepernick for his protest against racial injustice and minority oppression.
U.S. hockey coach John Tortorella says he'd bench any player who stays seated during the national anthem, while New York Jets receiver Brandon Marshall is defending Colin Kaepernick for his protest against racial injustice and minority oppression.
Rays fire hitting coach Derek Shelton
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Tampa Bay has fired hitting coach Derek Shelton and replaced him with Chad Mottola, the organization's minor league hitting coordinator. The team announced the moves before Tuesday night's game against Baltimore. Mottola will join the Rays for a four-game series against New York at Yankee Stadium that starts Thursday night. Shelton was in his seventh...
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Tampa Bay has fired hitting coach Derek Shelton and replaced him with Chad Mottola, the organization's minor league hitting coordinator. The team announced the moves before Tuesday night's game against Baltimore. Mottola will join the Rays for a four-game series against New York at Yankee Stadium that starts Thursday night. Shelton was in his seventh...
Jimenez throws 2-hitter, Orioles beat Rays 7-3
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Ubaldo Jimenez threw a two-hitter for his first complete game since 2011, Chris Davis homered and drove in three runs and the playoff-contending Baltimore Orioles beat the Tampa Bay Rays 7-3 on Monday. Jimenez (6-11) struck out six and walked one. He retired 25 of 26 — the lone baserunner coming on a fourth-inning walk — after giving up Logan...
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Ubaldo Jimenez threw a two-hitter for his first complete game since 2011, Chris Davis homered and drove in three runs and the playoff-contending Baltimore Orioles beat the Tampa Bay Rays 7-3 on Monday. Jimenez (6-11) struck out six and walked one. He retired 25 of 26 — the lone baserunner coming on a fourth-inning walk — after giving up Logan...
Winston poised to help Buccaneers take next step
Jameis Winston lights up when he talks about his competitive nature. There's no throw the emerging young quarterback feels he can't make, no drive he can't extend with his feet, and certainly no team the Tampa Bay Buccaneers aren't capable of beating when he's on his game.
Jameis Winston lights up when he talks about his competitive nature. There's no throw the emerging young quarterback feels he can't make, no drive he can't extend with his feet, and certainly no team the Tampa Bay Buccaneers aren't capable of beating when he's on his game.