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Sunday, 4 a.m. There is something majestic about them. Something overpowering. Something historical. They come at you, one after the other, Justin Verlander followed by Gerrit Cole, followed by pain, followed by frustration. They are the starting pitchers for the Houston Astros, and together, they have shoved the Tampa Bay Rays to the edge of […]

Saturday, 4 a.m. So what’s all of this talk about the Auburn defense? Frankly, Florida’s defense was better Saturday as the 10th-ranked Gators beat the Tigers, 24-13, to remain unbeaten at 6-0. The Gators held the high-powered Tigers to 269 total. yards, and they intercepted freshman Bo Nix three times in the victory. Lamical Perine […]

Saturday, 3 a.m. Finally, the Tampa Bay Bucs have Drew Brees where they want him. On the sideline. Through the years, Brees has consistently been the opponent who has given the Rays the most fits. Oh, the Saints have had other great players, but it is Brees who has been the biggest thorn in their […]

Friday, 3 a.m. He just got back. The bandages are barely off. The strength is just starting to return. But today, Tyler Glasnow has to try to match pitches with the terrific Justin Verlander. It hardly sounds fair, does it? Verlander has won 15 games or more 10 times in his career. He’s won the […]