Florida misses opportunity against Alabama

September 19, 2021 general

Sunday, 3 a.m. Maybe the Florida Gators would like to read that again. The Gators, with a shot to shock the University of Alabama, failed on a run-read attempt with 3:10 left to play Saturday, leaving the team two points shy in a 31-29 loss to the No. 1 ranked Tide. Florida had surged from […]

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How much fun is Phillips after a 3-run homer?

September 18, 2021 general

Saturday, 4 a.m. More and more, Brett Phillips is in charge of bringing the fun. Phillips, by trade, is a reserve outfielder for the Tampa Bay Rays who is hitting a robust .214 this season. But more and more, there is something electric, something enjoyable, about the 27-year-old outfielder. Especially on nights like Friday night. […]

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Could the Falcons give the Bucs some trouble?

September 18, 2021 general

Saturday, 3 a.m. They’re going to win. Heck, everyone know the Tampa Bay Bucs are going to beat the lowly Atlanta Falcons. Why, the Bucs are the Super Bowl champions. And the Falcons? Well, the Falcons got a nice draft choice out of last year, and not much else. So sure, the Bucs figure to […]

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Enns looks like he could help Rays’ pitching

September 17, 2021 general

Friday, 4 a.m. Why pondering the Tampa Bay Rays starting pitching rotation for the post-season, is it too late to consider one more name? How about Dietrich Enns, the overnight success who spent a decade before arriving? Enns was sharp once again Thursday night, throwing another four-inning outing and allowing just three hits as the […]

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Bucs had to overcome errors against Cowboys

September 17, 2021 general

Thursday, 3 a.m. Sixty-nine times, he has been beaten. Sixty-nine times, in the regular season, things have gone wrong. You can talk about Bucs’ quarterback Tom Brady and his accomplishments for hours. He has won 231 games, and seven Super Bowls. He has thrown for 585 touchdowns. He has won awards, and made Pro Bowls, […]

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Rays lose series to Toronto Blue Jays

September 16, 2021 general

Thursday, 4 a.m. So pick your poison. Who scares you the most? Is it the Boston Red Sox, who spent almost three months atop the AL East? Is it the New York Yankees, whose payroll exceeds $200 million dollars? Or is it the suddenly powerful Toronto Blue Jays, a team that blends power and pitching […]

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Rays’ pitching rebounds in shutout of Jays

September 15, 2021 general

Wednesday, 4 a.m. It was just one of 90 victories. That’s all. Another pebble in road. Another tree in the forest. For the Tampa Bay Rays, however, it felt bigger. The Rays’ 2-0 victory over Toronto Tuesday night beat back the doubts, and it silenced the critics, and for the moment, it enabled a team […]

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Who’s in first? Blue Jays clobber Rays

September 14, 2021 general

Tuesday, 4 a.m. Could someone remind me, just one more time, which of the teams is on top of the American League East? Is it the Tampa Bay Rays, who have lost three of four games and given up eight runs or more in each of the defeats? The Rays, whose bullpen suddenly looks haggard? […]

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Bullpen collapses again as Tigers beat Rays

September 13, 2021 general

Monday, 4 a.m. What happens when those in charge of saves need saving? What happens when the firemen catch on fire? The usually trustworthy bullpen of the Tampa Bay Rays seems to be in trouble. For the second time in three games, the relievers are the Rays were simply dreadful, this time leading to an […]

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Enns is the surprise star in Rays’ victory

September 12, 2021 general

Sunday, 4 a.m. Once again, the Tampa Bay Rays have been reminded of the risk of re-signing Chris Archer. Archer, who missed 116 games earlier in the season, left Saturday’s win over the Detroit Tigers, 7-1, after four innings because of “hip discomfort.” Archer has been on the injured list in four straight seasons now. […]

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