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Rays keep swinging and missing in home finale

September 26, 2016 general

Monday, 3:30 a.m. In one of their most disappointing seasons, the Tampa Bay Rays struck out. And struck out. And struck out some more. In a 3-2, 10-inning loss to Boston, most of what the Rays did was strike out. They struck out a club-record 23 times on Sunday. Between the fourth and seventh innings, […]

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Rays’ Chris Archer pitches well, but loses 19th

September 23, 2016 general

Saturday, 4 a.m. It started badly. It ended terribly. And in between, the Tampa Bay Rays spent a lot of time not scoring in a 2-1 loss to the Boston Red Sox. Pitcher Chris Archer lost his 19th game of the year — a franchise record — after giving up a two-run homer in the […]

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Sanchez makes the Rays pay for decision

September 21, 2016 general

Wednesday, 4 a.m. The Tampa Bay Rays thought about it, and they decided to pitch to rookie slugger Mark Sanchez with two on and two out in the seventh inning. Well, oops. Sanchez, a rookie, hit the first pitch for a three-run homer to lead the Yankees to a 5-3 victory over Tampa Bay. The […]

Tagged as: Boxberger, Rays, Sanchez, Yankees

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Random thoughts: Bucs face lesser Cards

September 18, 2016 College Sports in Florida

Sunday, 6 a.m. Hello, I’m Jameis Winston. And at least the Bucs only have the Arizona Cardinals today. It could be worse. We could have the Louisville Cardinals. – So it’s okay that Katie Ladecky brought home $335,000 in medal bonuses and was fine. But she would have lost her college eligibililty if she accepted […]

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Ask Gary: Can the Lightning sign Kucherov?

September 17, 2016 College Sports in Florida

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Tagged as: Big 12, Florida, Kucherov, USF

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Random thoughts: Wyche’s heart was always good

September 11, 2016 College Sports in Florida

Sunday, 6 a.m. Through the years, I’ve had as many feuds with Sam Wyche as he has personalities. But I never thought his heart was the problem. His heart was fine, even if he needs another one. Good luck, bud. – Here’s a thought. If so many people are upset that players are sitting during […]

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Ask Gary: Can the Bucs reach the playoffs?

September 10, 2016 College Sports in Florida

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Tagged as: Bucs prediction, college coaches, Rays' turnaround, Winston

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After 7 years, Rays change hitting coaches

September 7, 2016 general

Wednesday, 6 a.m. Now, we can assume, someone takes the cobwebs off the bats. Now, we can believe, the Rays will leave marks on home plate. Now, the Rays turn into Murderer’s Row. Outfielders will hug the fence. Married men will get out of the infield. In what is sure to be a popular move […]

Tagged as: Hitting coach, Offense, Rays, Shelton

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Rays’ bullpen blows a 3-1 lead against Jays

September 5, 2016 general

Monday, 4 a.m. Seventeen-game winner on the mound for this team. Seventeen-game loser on the mound for that. Sounds like an easy game to pick, doesn’t it. The Toronto Blue Jays, with J.A. Happ, had a distinct advantage over the Tampa Bay Rays and Chris Archer. Still, this game will surprise you. Oh, Toronto won, […]

Tagged as: Archer, Blue Jays, Longoria, Rays

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Random thoughts: Vikings give a lot for a little

September 4, 2016 College Sports in Florida

The Minnesota Vikings gave a first- and a fourth-rounder for Sam Bradford. Don’t they get game film in Minnesota? – Not saying the Bucs are thin, but I understand that Victoria’s Secret is starting to sell their jerseys. – Dallas signed Mark Sanchez? Don’t they get game films in Texas? – As a huge fan […]

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