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Walks lead to another Rays’ loss

May 23, 2017 general

TUESDAY, 2 a.m. Another day, another bullpen. And, as it turned out, another loss. The Rays continued to struggle against the relievers of the American League in a 3-2 loss to the Angels Monday night. The Rays scored both of their runs – on three hits – in the first inning Monday; they were held […]

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Diving catch ruins Rays’ chance of comeback

May 22, 2017 general

Monday, 4 a.m. Sometimes, the judgment goes the wrong way. Sometimes, the guys the fans aren’t cheering for steal the game with an incredible catch. Sometimes, the comeback goes away. It was that way Sunday, when Aaron Judge of the New York Yankees – a spectacular player, by the way — made a diving catch […]

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May 21, 2017 general

Photo editor Jeff King wore an interesting shirt to the Rays’ game on Saturday afternoon.

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Random thoughts: How about a bad Dad confab?

May 21, 2017 general

Sunday, 4 a.m. Can anyone else imagine a Father’s Day panel with LaVar Ball, Richard Williams, Jim Pierce and Marv Marinovich? Why don’t we have a tournament to see who can embarrass their kids the most? – What do you know? Always Dreaming fell asleep. – For his next act, Joe Girardi will perform the […]

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Dickerson continues to hit as Rays win again

May 21, 2017 general

Sunday, 2 a.m. The way upward in the American League East is fairly easy for the Tampa Bay Rays. Just follow Corey Dickerson. Dickerson continued to be one of the league’s best hitters Sunday, driving two balls out of the park in a 9-5 victory over the New York Yankees. Dickerson took over the league […]

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Ask Gary: The Rays trade away others, too

May 20, 2017 general

(Each week, the readers take over GarySheltonsports.com and play Ask Gary. They send in a question, or a couple, on Thursday night or Friday morning and we all talk about the world of sports.  Think of it as a radio show where you don’t have to be on hold. Join us and ask a question, make a comment […]

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Longoria leads Rays to big win over Yankees

May 20, 2017 general

Sunday, 3 a.m. He has been here, it seems, since dinosaurs were puppies. You cannot write much of the history of this team until you mention his name. And still, there is Evan Longoria. And still, he is pushing for more. Longo, the Rays all-time leader in just about every hitting category, was at it […]

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Just wait until you don’t see Fitzpatrick

May 20, 2017 general

Saturday, 2 a.m. You should know this about the Bucs’ new backup quarterback. The less you see of him, the better you will like him. From a distance, Ryan Fitzpatrick is a fine looking quarterback. On the sideline, you’ll agree, his passes look sharp. Just keep him away from the huddle, maybe in the back […]

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Rowdies score three quick goals to win again

May 20, 2017 general

Saturday, 1 a.m. The Tampa Bay Rowdies were a long way from home Tuesday night, but a short distance from first place. The Rowdies scored three goals in 14 minutes to beat the Toronto FC II team, 3-1, and edge ahead of the Charleston Battery by a point going into Saturday’s play. Tampa Bay fell […]

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Bucs’ O-line coach Warhop likes his players

May 19, 2017 general

Friday, 3 a.m. When the conversation begins, you wonder how bad the Bucs’ offensive line is. When it is over, you wonder if they are really that good. After all, there were plenty of times the Bucs’ line struggled last year. They averaged only 3.6 yards per run, which was 28th in the NFL. They […]

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