For Zalupski, smart is better than fast

October 3, 2025 general

Friday, 4 a.m. He bought a losing team. It comes with a broken stadium. Historically, there has never been enough fans. And so you are Patrick Zalupski, the new owner of the Tampa Bay Rays, and one imagines you cannot wait to get started. This is the ultimate fantasy baseball team, after all. And you […]

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Looking back on Bucs’ loss to Eagles

September 30, 2025 general

Tuesday, 4 a.m. 5 Thoughts I understand that punter Riley Dixon is off to a wobbly start, and the Bucs need a punter who gets it off quickly. Still, blaming him for having a punt blocked on a sprint through the offensive line is like blaming a parked car that another driver smashed into. It’s […]

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Eagles’ first half too much for Bucs

September 29, 2025 general

Monday, 4 a.m The start was too slow. The mistakes were too plentiful. The hole was too deep. And so it is that the Tampa Bay Bucs are no longer undefeated. The Bucs lost their first game of the year Sunday, as the Philadelphia Eagles surged to a commanding lead in the first half and […]

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Rays battered in season finale

September 29, 2025 general

Monday, 3 a.m. If the finale surprised you, you haven’t been paying attention. The Tampa Bay Rays closed the book on their 2025 season with yet another disappointment. This time, they bowed to the Toronto Blue Jays in a 13-4 decision. It was their fourth straight loss, and their 85th of the season. Alejandro Kirk […]

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Rays lose another one to Blue Jays

September 28, 2025 general

Another day. Another defeat. All the Tampa Bay Rays really accomplished Saturday was another meek step toward the end of the season. And really, isn’t it about time? The Rays offered scant resistence to the Toronto Blue Jays Saturday, bowing 5-1 in another disappointing outing. The Rays are now seven games under .500 (77-84). The […]

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Big homers for Rays don’t mean a win

September 27, 2025 general

Saturday, 4 a.m. The home runs were notable. The result, however, was predictable. The Tampa Bay Rays thrilled fans early with back-to-back home runs that fans have been waiting to see. After that, there wasn’t much to see in a 4-2 loss to Toronto. The Rays are now 77-83 with two games left in the […]

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Virgina upsets FSU in double overtime

September 27, 2025 general

Saturday, 3 a.m. Once again, the FSU Seminoles tried to come from behind. This time, however, their best receiver bobbled the ball as he ran through the end zone. That left eighth-ranked FSU on the short end of a 46-38 loss to Virginia in double overtime Friday night. The Seminoles, who upset Alabama earlier in […]

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Rays blow lead in a hurry against O’s

September 26, 2025 general

Friday, 4 a.m. It wasn’t just that the Rays blew a lead Thursday afternoon. Heck, they’ve done that 36 times in this disappointing season. This time, it was the quickness with which it happened. At one point, the Rays led 5-2. In an eight-pitch span, however, they turned it into a 6-5 loss to the […]

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Brandon Lowe leads Rays to big win

September 25, 2025 general

Thursday, 4 a.m. There isn’t much secret about the success of Brandon Lowe. The guy has had a healthy season. That means numbers. Lowe hit a double and a home run Wednesday night to help cap a solid season. He’s often finished with impressive statistics, but time lost due to injury has limited them. Consider […]

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Rays within reach of last place

September 24, 2025 general

Wednesday, 4 a.m. The season is winding down. Last place, however, is still within reach. The Tampa Bay Rays were overwhelmed by the Baltimore Orioles Tuesday night, 6-0. That means the O’s are just two games behind the Rays with five to play. This one wasn’t close. The Rays managed just two hits — both […]

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