Rays scramble to win game over Angels

April 10, 2024 general

Wednesday, 4 a.m. Even in victory, the question has to be asked. What in the world is wrong with Pete Fairbanks, supposedly the best reliever in a pretty good bullpen? Oh, things had been shaped up just fine for the Rays and their bullpen in Tuesday night’s 6-4 victory over the Los Angeles Angels of […]

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Stammer’s hat trick keeps Bolts hot

April 10, 2024 general

Wednesday, 4 a.m. Here on the brink of the post-season, the mantra for the Lightning is simple: Follow the stars. The Bolts stayed hot — 11-2-1 in their last 14 games — and pulled away from the Columbus Blue Jackets Tuesday night in a 5-2 win. And the suggestion was simple: If the Bolts are […]

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Angels hammer hitless Tampa Bay

April 9, 2024 general

Tuesday, 4 a.m. They are a generous bunch, these Tampa Bay Rays. It’s early in the season, but already, the team is giving the American League East a head start. The Rays were blasted, 7-1, by the Anaheim Angels to fall to 5-6, tied for last place in the AL East. They didn’t pitch, they […]

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Rays survive late charge to win

April 8, 2024 general

Monday, 4 a.m. In the snapshot of the moment, the Tampa Bay Rays were in trouble. Once again, a game against the Colorado Rockies had turned into late-game drama. The Rays led 3-1, but the bases were loaded and no one was out. Ryan McMahon, who had hit a grand slam against the Rays earlier […]

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This time, the rally holds up for Rays

April 7, 2024 general

Sunday, 4 a.m. This time, they not only came from behind, they stayed there. For the second straight night, the bats of the Tampa Bay Rays came to life to grab a late lead. The difference was that this time, the Rays kept the lead. The Rays scored five times in the eighth inning, and […]

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Bolts lose after digging deep hole

April 7, 2024 general

Sunday, 3 a.m. Maybe, after officially reaching the NHL playoffs, the Tampa Bay Lightning took a breath. Maybe their hot streak was bound to run out. Maybe the Pittsburg Penguins, still fighting for the post-season, were just a tad more desperate. Content beyond this point is for members only. Already a member? To view the […]

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Rays’ bullpen melts down in defeat

April 6, 2024 general

Saturday, 4 a.m. By itself, the way the Rays came from behind was magic. On the other hand, the way they fell from ahead was tragic. It happened in a heartbeat. One minute, the Rays had scored five runs in the ninth to put themselves into position to win. The next, the bullpen had blown […]

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Bolts stay hot with win over Montreal

April 5, 2024 general

Friday, 4 a.m. The question is no longer if the Tampa Bay Lightning will make the NHL playoffs. The question is how much damage they can do while they’re there. The scalding hot Lightning was at it again Thursday night, bashing the Montreal Canadiens 7-4 to sweep a back-to-back. The Bolts, horrible on the road […]

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Bolts win big road game against Leafs

April 4, 2024 general

Thursday, 4 a.m. The bigger the win, the less time there is to admire one’s accomplishments. That said, the members of the Tampa Bay Lightning  spent a lot of Wednesday night polishing their resumes. The Bolts won in one of their best performances, drubbing the Toronto Maple Leafs, 4-1. They had lost their previous four […]

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Rays can’t touch Eovaldi in defeat

April 4, 2024 general

T hursday, 4 a.m. Jose Caballero didn’t hit it  far enough. Yandy Diaz didn’t hit it deeply enough. Garrett Cleavinger didn’t shut the door firmly enough. For the Tampa Bay Rays, it was that kind of day. A lot of little things went the wrong way, allowing the Texas Rangers to capture a 4-1 victory […]

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