After a long day, the Rays finally win another game

May 13, 2018 general

Sunday, 3 a.m. It took 18 innings. It took a rain delay of an hour and 19 minutes.It took 20 hits. It took a lumpy outing by Chris Archer. It took a great effort by Mallex Smith. It took nine pitchers. And after all of it, the Tampa Bay Raya finally broke their losing streak. […]

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Bucs’ Davis makes a quick impression at corner

May 13, 2018 general

Sunday, 3 a.m. In a position of speed, there is something to say about starting fast. Just ask corner Carlton Davis, who has made an early impression on the Tampa Bay Bucs. Davis, a second-round draft pick out of Auburn, will compete for the Rays’ right cornerback position. After two days of mini-camp, he appears […]

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Ask Gary: Is there a bigger challenge than Bruins?

May 12, 2018 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, […]

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Caps clobber Lightning in opening game of series

May 12, 2018 general

Saturday, 3 a.m. Well, hello Louseyville. Good to see you again with your blights and swampland and desert and snakes. The Tampa Bay Lightning, a team you might have believed had progressed to a point where a game such as this was no longer possible, humbled and embarrassed itself once again Friday night, losing a […]

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Machado unloads on Rays in 9-4 defeat

May 12, 2018 general

Saturday, 2 a.m. When it comes to the Baltimore Orioles’ rumored trade of Manny Machado, count the Rays as a solid supporter. Just not to the Yankees, okay. Or the Red Sox. Or the Blue Jays. Machado wore the Rays out Friday night, handing them their fourth straight loss with a huge night that included […]

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Will the heat block Vea’s progress?

May 12, 2018 general

Saturday, 2 a.m. One day in, and already, the heat is on Vita Vea. Vea, the massive defensive tackle drafted by the Bucs in the first round of the NFL, had criticism waiting on him when he stepped onto the field for the first time Friday afternoon at Tampa Bay’s rookie mini-camp. Already, former Bucs’ […]

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Which playoff journey would make the best movie?

May 11, 2018 general

Friday, 4 a.m. We like their team. We love their story. They are a blockbuster, a blend of abilities and personal stories. There are thrills and chills and re-inventing themselves and tiny successes adding up big ones. Isn’t that like every movie you’ve ever seen? And so we prepare for another sequel. The Lightning Strikes […]

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Rays have trouble crossing the plate in defeat

May 10, 2018 general

Thursday, 4 a.m. There are guard dogs in front of home plate. There is a moat, filled with alligators and piranha. The palace guard hangs out there. There is a maze complete with snakes. There is a high-tech alarm system. But don’t worry. Your Tampa Bay Rays are safe. The Rays, once again, managed to […]

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Rays lose yet another one-run decision

May 9, 2018 general

Wednesday, 4 a.m. It is possible to look at a one-run loss as a matter of being competitive. You can look at it as being a play away. You can look at it as a near-success. Or, you can look at the one-run loss like this. Man, does it stink. Once again, the Tampa Bay […]

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Dungy an asset to Bucs’ Ring of Honor

May 9, 2018 general

Wednesday, 3 a.m. He is not the most accomplished coach in Bucs’ history. Tony Dungy never won a Super Bowl here. With the offensive staff he had, I’m not sure he ever would have. Only Jon Gruden won the Super Bowl here. He was not the funniest coach in Bucs’ history. He couldn’t crack you […]

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