Rays lose 5-1 to Blue Jays despite another strong start
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Jake Odorizzi became the third straight Tampa Bay starter to limit Toronto to two hits or fewer. Still, the Rays lost two of the three games. Marcus Stroman allowed one run in eight innings on his 25th birthday, Troy Tulowitzki hit a three-run homer during a four-run ninth and the Blue Jays beat the Rays 5-1 on Sunday.
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Jake Odorizzi became the third straight Tampa Bay starter to limit Toronto to two hits or fewer. Still, the Rays lost two of the three games. Marcus Stroman allowed one run in eight innings on his 25th birthday, Troy Tulowitzki hit a three-run homer during a four-run ninth and the Blue Jays beat the Rays 5-1 on Sunday.
Johnson has 2 goals and assist, Lightning beat Islanders 4-1
Tyler Johnson continues to have postseason success.
Tyler Johnson continues to have postseason success.
Black cat crosses path of hockey team on ice
The San Jose sharks have had a lot of bad luck in the postseason over the years. They've never once managed to make it to the Stanley Cup Final in 25 years.
The San Jose sharks have had a lot of bad luck in the postseason over the years. They've never once managed to make it to the Stanley Cup Final in 25 years.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers choose Vernon Hargreaves in 1st round of NFL Draft
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers choose Tampa native Vernon Hargreaves in the first round of the NFL Draft.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers choose Tampa native Vernon Hargreaves in the first round of the NFL Draft.
Rays struggle offensively in 3-1 loss to Orioles
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — The Tampa Bay Rays could only manage two hits as the Baltimore Orioles — not exactly an offensive juggernaut lately — snapped a three-game losing streak with a 3-1 victory Wednesday night. Joey Rickard hit a three-run homer for the Orioles. Rickard, selected by the Orioles from Tampa Bay in December's Rule 5 Draft, hit his second home run and...
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — The Tampa Bay Rays could only manage two hits as the Baltimore Orioles — not exactly an offensive juggernaut lately — snapped a three-game losing streak with a 3-1 victory Wednesday night. Joey Rickard hit a three-run homer for the Orioles. Rickard, selected by the Orioles from Tampa Bay in December's Rule 5 Draft, hit his second home run and...
Islanders pass Lightning 5-3 in Game 1
The New York Islanders know they've yet to see the best of the Tampa Bay Lightning and Vezina Trophy finalist Ben Bishop.
The New York Islanders know they've yet to see the best of the Tampa Bay Lightning and Vezina Trophy finalist Ben Bishop.
Kiermaier hits 2-run homer, Rays beat Orioles 3-1
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Kevin Kiermaier had two weak outs and fell behind 0-2 on his third at-bat against Ubaldo Jimenez. One swing then changed everything. Kiermaier hit a two-run homer and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Baltimore Orioles 3-1 on Tuesday night. "I had some frustrating at-bats earlier in the game, I think a lot of us did," Kiermaier said. "For me to hit a...
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Kevin Kiermaier had two weak outs and fell behind 0-2 on his third at-bat against Ubaldo Jimenez. One swing then changed everything. Kiermaier hit a two-run homer and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Baltimore Orioles 3-1 on Tuesday night. "I had some frustrating at-bats earlier in the game, I think a lot of us did," Kiermaier said. "For me to hit a...
Dirk Koetter takes first official steps as Bucs head coach
Dirk Koetter has been waiting four months for this day: His first opportunity to walk out on the field with his team as an NFL head coach.
Dirk Koetter has been waiting four months for this day: His first opportunity to walk out on the field with his team as an NFL head coach.
Bucs bolster offensive line with signing of J.R. Sweezy
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers addressed a need created by Logan Mankins' retirement by signing former Seattle Seahawks guard J.R. Sweezy to a five-year deal in free agency.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers addressed a need created by Logan Mankins' retirement by signing former Seattle Seahawks guard J.R. Sweezy to a five-year deal in free agency.
Rapper Jay Z tours One Buc Place
Rapper and hip-hop legend Jay Z paid a visit to One Buc Place Wednesday where he caught up with Tampa Bay Bucs quarterback Jameis Winston and even got his own Bucs jersey.
Rapper and hip-hop legend Jay Z paid a visit to One Buc Place Wednesday where he caught up with Tampa Bay Bucs quarterback Jameis Winston and even got his own Bucs jersey.
Bucs' Licht likes 'very deep' draft field
This year's draft doesn't have the hype like last year when the Buccaneers controlled the board with the first overall pick, but Bucs general manager Jason Licht is looking to make the same kind of impact with this year's picks.
This year's draft doesn't have the hype like last year when the Buccaneers controlled the board with the first overall pick, but Bucs general manager Jason Licht is looking to make the same kind of impact with this year's picks.
Bucs kick off free agency by keeping Doug Martin
Breathe easy Bucs fans. Doug Martin is not going anywhere.
Breathe easy Bucs fans. Doug Martin is not going anywhere.
Stamkos back on the ice, feels "great"
The Lightning will still be without injured captain Steven Stamkos as they take on the Islanders in the next round of the Stanley Cup playoffs, but the Bolts' star joined his teammates on the ice for a brief skate Tuesday.
The Lightning will still be without injured captain Steven Stamkos as they take on the Islanders in the next round of the Stanley Cup playoffs, but the Bolts' star joined his teammates on the ice for a brief skate Tuesday.
Archer has 10 strikeouts, Rays beat Gausman, Orioles 2-0
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Chris Archer is best known for his fastball and slider. On Monday night, Archer's changeup helped him end a long personal struggle. Archer struck out 10 over 6 2/3 innings to end a 10-start winless streak, and the Tampa Bay Rays beat Kevin Gausman and the Baltimore Orioles 2-0.
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Chris Archer is best known for his fastball and slider. On Monday night, Archer's changeup helped him end a long personal struggle. Archer struck out 10 over 6 2/3 innings to end a 10-start winless streak, and the Tampa Bay Rays beat Kevin Gausman and the Baltimore Orioles 2-0.
Souza homers twice on birthday, Rays rout Yankees 8-1
NEW YORK (AP) — Steven Souza Jr. celebrated his 27th birthday in style. Drew Smyly was the guy getting all the gifts. Souza homered twice and the Tampa Bay Rays went deep five times in all, finally giving Smyly some run support Sunday in an 8-1 victory over the New York Yankees.
NEW YORK (AP) — Steven Souza Jr. celebrated his 27th birthday in style. Drew Smyly was the guy getting all the gifts. Souza homered twice and the Tampa Bay Rays went deep five times in all, finally giving Smyly some run support Sunday in an 8-1 victory over the New York Yankees.
Lightning to face NY Islanders in Round 2 of 2016 Stanley Cup Playoffs
The Tampa Bay Lightning has learned who they’ll be playing in Round 2 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs.
The Tampa Bay Lightning has learned who they’ll be playing in Round 2 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs.
Killorn's late goal lifts Lightning over Red Wings 1-0
Ben Bishop stopped 34 shots and Alex Killorn scored with less than two minutes remaining Thursday night as the Tampa Bay Lightning advanced to the second round of the Stanley Cup playoffs with a 1-0 victory over the Detroit Red Wings.
Ben Bishop stopped 34 shots and Alex Killorn scored with less than two minutes remaining Thursday night as the Tampa Bay Lightning advanced to the second round of the Stanley Cup playoffs with a 1-0 victory over the Detroit Red Wings.
Archer's struggles continue, Rays fall to Red Sox 7-3
BOSTON (AP) — Tampa Bay right-hander Chris Archer was having a rough enough time this season. Facing a Boston team with a strong history against him didn't help. Archer was tagged for six runs on eight hits in 4 1/3 innings and the Boston Red Sox beat the Rays 7-3 on Wednesday night. The 27-year-old right-hander gave up three runs in the first before recording an out and two more in...
BOSTON (AP) — Tampa Bay right-hander Chris Archer was having a rough enough time this season. Facing a Boston team with a strong history against him didn't help. Archer was tagged for six runs on eight hits in 4 1/3 innings and the Boston Red Sox beat the Rays 7-3 on Wednesday night. The 27-year-old right-hander gave up three runs in the first before recording an out and two more in...
Steinbrenner Field could get $40M renovation
The Hillsborough County Commission has approved a lease that keeps the Yankees's spring training in Tampa until 2046.
The Hillsborough County Commission has approved a lease that keeps the Yankees's spring training in Tampa until 2046.
Smyly, Rays hold Red Sox to 1 hit; Kiermaier homers in 10th
BOSTON (AP) — Drew Smyly is still looking for his first win of the season despite striking out 22 over his past two starts. It can wait. Smyly allowed just one hit over eight innings and the Tampa Bay Rays bullpen preserved the one-hitter to beat the Boston Red Sox 3-0 in 10 innings Tuesday night.
BOSTON (AP) — Drew Smyly is still looking for his first win of the season despite striking out 22 over his past two starts. It can wait. Smyly allowed just one hit over eight innings and the Tampa Bay Rays bullpen preserved the one-hitter to beat the Boston Red Sox 3-0 in 10 innings Tuesday night.