Malik Davis: The Bay Area's best

Jesuit High's Malik Davis just needs a slight crack to tear apart defenses. Even when there seems not to be a hole, Malik finds one. It's a rare talent that has brought recruiters from over 100 different colleges this past spring to get a look.

Competition heats up at Bucs training camp

Imagine a job where it's not all about teamwork, but about outdoing your co-worker.

Rays fall 6-3 to Twins, lose for second time in three games

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — After ending their homestand on a losing note, the Tampa Bay Rays head out on a six-game road trip that will include Yankees slugger Alex Rodriguez's final game. Miguel Sano homered twice and drove in four runs as the Minnesota Twins took two of three in a series between the teams with the AL's worst records by beating the Rays 6-3 on Sunday. "I...

Trailblazing success carries Dungy to Hall of Fame

Tony Dungy's even temperament and insistence on players doing things the "right way" not only helped him survive his only losing season to lead Tampa Bay to four playoff berths in six seasons, but also become the first African-American to win a Super Bowl as a head coach during a stellar seven-year run with the Indianapolis Colts.

American teen wins first gold of Rio Games

American teenager Virginia Thrasher won the first gold medal of the Rio Olympics in the women's 10-meter air rifle Saturday, and host Brazil recorded the first upset of the games, stunning reigning Olympic and world champion Norway in women's handball.

Miller's 3-run homer lifts Rays past Royals 3-2

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Brad Miller took a punch to the gut on Monday when told he was losing his starting shortstop role and being moved primarily to first base. On Thursday, he delivered the knockout blow in a victory. Miller hit a three-run homer in the eighth inning and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Kansas City Royals 3-2.

Odorizzi shines again, Rays rout Royals 12-0

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — The Tampa Bay Rays got a rare win over Kansas City with a dominating performance. Jake Odorizzi had his third consecutive scoreless start, Steven Souza Jr. homered for the first time in two months and Tampa Bay beat the Royals 12-0 on Wednesday night. Brad Miller and Kevin Kiermaier also homered for the Rays, who are 7-25 against the Royals since the start of...

Miller disappointed that Duffy anointed Rays shortstop

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Brad Miller called it a punch to the gut that newly acquired Matt Duffy has been anointed to replace him as the Tampa Bay Rays starting shortstop. "Obviously pretty disappointing," Miller said before Tuesday's night game against Kansas City. "They said him playing shortstop was our best chance to win. I've been playing very well and I...

Cash to "lose a little sleep" after Rays' loss to Royals

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Anther one-run loss for the Tampa Bay Rays, another sleepless night for manager Kevin Cash. Salvador Perez hit a two-run home run in the seventh inning off left-hander Xavier Cedeno that carried the Kansas City Royals to a 3-2 win over the Rays on Tuesday night. Cash had right-hander Kevin Jepsen warming up, but didn't bring him in until after the decisive...

Tough day for Archer ends with Rays' 3-0 loss to Royals

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — It was another tough day for Chris Archer. One of his best friends on the team was traded and then his opposing pitcher nearly pitched a no-hitter. Archer gave up three runs and six hits in 7 1/3 innings in the Tampa Bay Rays' 3-0 loss to the Kansas City Royals on Monday night. He struck out six to raise his AL-leading total to 161. "Not good enough to...

Giants get Matt Moore from Rays

The NL West-leading San Francisco Giants ramped up their rotation Monday, getting left-hander Matt Moore from the Tampa Bay Rays for third baseman Matt Duffy and two minor leaguers.

Rays send OF Brandon Guyer to Indians

The AL Central-leading Cleveland Indians acquired outfielder Brandon Guyer from Tampa Bay for two minor leaguers on Monday.

Fans get up-close look at Bucs during training camp

Bucs training camp is in full swing and on Saturday fans had a chance to check out their favorite team in person.

Jameis Winston embracing leadership role with Buccaneers

If there were any lingering questions about him unquestionably being the leader of the team, the young quarterback is putting them to rest as he prepares for his second NFL season.

Snell helps Rays complete sweep, 5-3 over Yankees

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — The Tampa Bay Rays had some success at the expense of the sliding New York Yankees. Rookie left-hander Blake Snell struck out nine over 5 1/3 innings, Luke Maile had a key two-run single and the Rays completed a three-game sweep by beating the Yankees 5-3 on Sunday.

Bucs bypass usual media parade at Training Camp

The Bucs opened Training Camp in an unconventional way. For the first time in their history, players didn't parade in front of the media upon their arrival.