Bolts close out Rangers to reach another final

June 12, 2022 general

Sunday, 4 a.m. For years now, since the modern-day dynasty was a baby, you have heard about the heart of a champion. But there is more to it than that. How about the will of a champion? The relentlessness of a champion? The grit of a champion? The belief of a champion? The Tampa Bay […]

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Baz loses command in loss to Minnesota

June 12, 2022 general

Sunday, 3 a.m. For the second straight day, a pitcher was cruising only to lose his way. For yet another time, the Tampa Bay Rays ran the bases willy-nilly, as is they were blindfolded. One more time, the Rays gave up a huge inning to Minnesota. And, once more, the Rays fell to the Twins. […]

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Twins erupt in fifth to dominate Rays

June 11, 2022 general

Saturday, 4 a.m. Think of it as falling off a mountain. One minute, you’re admiring the view, the next, the ground is rushing up to meet you. Pretty much, that’s the way that Friday night went for the Tampa Bay Rays in a 9-4 loss to the Minnesota Twins. The Rays were cruising along in […]

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Bolts take 3-2 lead in Conference finals

June 10, 2022 general

Friday; 4 a.m. If there isone lesson to be learned from the resiliency of the Tampa Bay Lightning, it is this: You don’t leave until the show is over. If there is a second lesson to be learned from the Lightning, it is this: Anyone in the cast could end up in the starring role. […]

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McClanahan leads Rays to a sweep of Cards

June 10, 2022 general

Friday, 4 a.m. With every fastball, he becomes better. With every slider, he climbs up the charts of Tampa Bay pitching lore. With every curve, fans feel more and more confident any time Shane McClanahan grips the baseball — and the game — in his fist. Perhaps it is time to wonder if any Rays’ […]

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Rays pound Cardinals with big offensive night

June 9, 2022 general

Thursday, 4 a.m. Repeat after me: Those slugging, slamming Tampa Bay Rays. Those  raking, fearsome Tampa Bay Rays. Those relentless, rampaging Tampa Bay Rays. Sounds odd, doesn’t it. Ah, but for a night, the Rays hitters were hitters, hitters that made infielders nervous and pitchers bewildered. It was a glimpse into the way the other […]

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Lightning ties Rangers series with solid victory

June 8, 2022 general

Wednesday, 4 a.m In New York, perhaps they should stop spreading the news. Frankly, there is nothing more that New York Rangers fans want to hear about Andrei, Nikita and the boys. The Tampa Bay Lighting, against the ropes and bleeding not so long ago, have tied their Eastern Conference playoff series with the Rangers. […]

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Improbable hero leads improbable comeback

June 8, 2022 general

Wednesday, 3 a.m. In the aftermath of a miracle, the question remains: Was the Tampa Bay Rays comeback on Tuesday night more improbable? Or was it the guy who starred in it? Light-hitting Taylor Walls, down to his last strike, belted a three-run homer to lift the Rays to a 4-2, 10-inning victory over the […]

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Is greatness guaranteed for Bucs?

June 7, 2022 general

Tuesday, 4 a.m. Slow down. Take a deep breathe. Throttle back. Yes, the Tampa Bay Bucs will be pretty good in 2022. If they stay healthy and catch fire at the right time, heck, they could be very good. Maybe better than that. Content beyond this point is for members only. Already a member? To […]

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Rays can’t dig out of a 6-0 hole against Sox

June 6, 2022 general

Monday, 3 a.m. The pitching failed early, leaving the team is a six-run hole. The hitting died late, falling just short in their comeback attempt. Together, they were too much for the Tampa Bay Rays in a 6-5 loss to the Chicago White Sox Sunday afternoon. Left in the ashes were a comeback attempt and […]

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