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Rays’ Snell frustrated by his shortcomings

September 6, 2020 general

Sunday, 4 a.m. The words come out slowly, haltingly, as if he were trying to find the proper way to describe the disappointment. Blake Snell, less than the sum of his stuff, had fallen short. He had walked more batters, and he had given up another home run, and once again, he had failed to […]

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Perez opens the door, Anderson closes it

September 5, 2020 general

Saturday, 4 a.m. The more you see him on the mound, the more you appreciate Neal Anderson. He deals in bullets. The more you see him behind the plate, the more you like Mikey Perez. He’s the Rays’ new Mr. Clutch. And the more you see this Rays’ team, the more you think they could […]

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Bucs’ backfield is full … and interesting

September 4, 2020 general

Friday, 4 a.m. The most improved position is quarterback. The biggest question is the offensive line. The deepest position is wide receiver, although tight end gets an honorable mention. The position with the most sizzle is the defensive line. But the running back position of the Tampa Bay Bucs? Suddenly, it’s very, very intriguing. Content […]

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Bucs give troubled Fournette another chance

September 3, 2020 general

Thursday, 4 a.m. Do you believe in second chances? Do you believe in reclaimed freight? The Tampa Bay Bucs, who have already added huge names to their offense, have reached an agreement in principal with former Jacksonville Jags running back Leonard Fournette. Fournette, 25, was released by the Jags despite having two 1,000-yard rushing seasons […]

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Rays get last laugh by beating Yankees

September 3, 2020 general

Thursday, 4 a.m. Oh, so that’s how a team gets in the last licks. The Tampa Bay Rays, energized by the beanballs thrown at them the night before by New York, jumped all over the Yankees Wednesday night and held on for a 5-2 victory. It was merciless, and as knockout pitches go, it was […]

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Rays lose to Yankees as tempers flare

September 2, 2020 general

Wednesday, 4 a.m. What this series needs, right about now, is a little bit of Jonny Gomes charging in from right field. That, and a mandatory eight coumt. The season long battle between the rich kids from the Bronx and the poorer counterparts from Tampa Bay turned from baseball into something uglier, something with head-hunting […]

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Lightning advances to Conference Finals

September 1, 2020 general

Tuesday, 4 a.m. They are halfway home. Are you a fully convinced yet? The Tampa Bay Lightning, once again, are in the NHL Eastern Conference finals. They beat the Boston Bruins, 3-2 in double-overtime Monday, to close out their second round series in five games. The Lighting will face either the Islanders (who lead their […]

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Glasnow outduels Cole in Rays’ victory

September 1, 2020 general

Tuesday, 3 a.m. Who’s afraid of the big bad arm? Not the Tampa Bay Rays, who found a way to continue their winnings streak Monday night despite the looming presence of Gerrit Cole standing in the way of it. The Rays, surprisingly, beat up on Cole, handing him his second straight loss of the season. […]

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This time, Rays’ offense leads win over Miami

August 31, 2020 general

Monday, 4 a.m. The last time they charged into New York, their season was just turning around. Now, it is rolling downhill. The Tampa Bay Rays prepared for their upcoming series against the New York Yankees by winning their fifth straight game. The last three of them came against the Miami Marlins, who finale scored […]

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Bucs still looking for the right leg in camp

August 31, 2020 general

Monday, 3 a.m. Once again, a drafted kicker is fighting for his life with the Tampa Bay Bucs. Matt Gay, a fifth-round draft pick in 2019, faces the possibility of additional competition in the Bucs’ training camp. The team plans to look at Ryan Succop and Cody Parkey, a pair of free-agent kickers, as soon […]

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