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The Tampa Bay Rays and Seattle Mariners kicked off a three-game set in Seattle on Friday night and the pitching matchup that featured Drew Rasmussen and Logan Gilbert did not disappoint. The pair of aces delivered a throwback edition pitcher’s duel and luckily for the Rays, Drew Rasmussen emerged victorious. The righty turned in yet […]
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After yesterday’s shellacking at the hands of the deadline-selling Tigers during a series where they were outscored 4054 – 4, the Mariners limp into their 50th Anniversary Weekend to face the best team in the AL, the Tampa Bay Rays. We’re already brainstorming names for what we’ll nickname this potential debacle, in the grand tradition […]
The Tampa Bay Rays continue their push atop the American League when they visit the Seattle Mariners on Friday night for the opener of a three-game series at T-Mobile Park. How to Watch Rays vs Mariners Tampa Bay enters Friday…
Sometimes you’re the broom, sometimes you’re in the dustpan. After sweeping the Kansas City Royals in a three-game series, the Colorado Rockies found themselves on the other end, dropping three straight to the Tampa Bay Rays. The Rockies enjoyed a nice Thursday off after the homestand and will try to turn their fortunes around under […]
The Seattle Mariners are making a change before Friday's matchup with the Tampa Bay Rays.
The biggest question facing Tampa Bay Buccaneers second-year cornerback Benjamin Morris was about his ability to stay healthy. While there are still five weeks until the Buccaneers hit the field for the start of the regular season, that concern is only growing at Bucs training camp. Don’t see Benjamin Morrison at all so far today. […] The post Buccaneers Second-Round Pick Facing Alarming Training Camp Trend appeared first on HEAVY .
The Mariners marketing machine has been building the hype for this weekend’s festivities for months, but I’m finding it extremely difficult to get excited about a team that seemingly has no interest in actually winning their games. Getting shutout twice against the Tigers — a team that sold at the trade deadline — was a […]
David Walker might be living up to the hype. While it is one thing to get a “sack” in underwear football, it’s quite different to get a “sack” when the pads come on. So far, David Walker has been doing […] The post Why Not Give David Walker More Snaps? appeared first on JoeBucsFan.com .
On this day 16 years ago, the Blue Jays defeated the Rays 17-7. Toronto hit eight home runs: Aaron Hill hit two, while Adam Lind, Edwin Encarnacion, Jose Bautista, and Lyle Overbay each added one. And, of course, J.P. Arencibia—playing in his first MLB game—hit two home runs and went 4-for-5 with a double. At […]
Baseball America updates their Top-100 MLB prospects list with some regularity throughout the year, but the most meaningful mid-season update follows the conclusion of both the MLB Draft and MLB Trade Deadline. Now that the dust has settled, the Rays have seven prospects ranked in the new Top-100, including two in the top twenty. 5. […]
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers needed to hit a home run with their draft class in order to win games in a make-or-break season. When they drafted Rueben Bain and Josiah Trotter in the first two rounds of the 2026 NFL Draft, the question was more about how soon they would make an impact and not […] The post Buccaneers GM Sends Strong Message About Top Rookies appeared first on HEAVY .
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield has taken his frustrations with the team’s stance to contract negotiations public, hinting at […]
Hello folks and happy Friday! The Mariners had a not-happy Thursday, dropping the series finale to the Tigers 11-0 yesterday. Importantly, don’t forget that after today’s game with the Rays is the Mariners Alumni Home Run Derby, available to stream for free! Who is your pick to win the contest? In Mariners news… Around the […]
For Joe, this is the football equivalent of watching a puppy begin to learn to walk. For the few thousand who were in the Glazer Shed on Tuesday night, they may have seen the beginning of a culture change. It […] The post Josiah Trotter Changing The Mentality Of The Defense By Himself appeared first on JoeBucsFan.com .
Eighteen years ago today, Joe published the first page of this website and never turned back. More than 65,000 Bucs-related posts have followed, the results of obsessing 24/7 about all things Buccaneers. It all started with a laptop and a […] The post Happy 18th Birthday JoeBucsFan.com appeared first on JoeBucsFan.com .
Right about the time Pat McAfee went on the air with his popular weekday show seen on BSPN, Bucs AC/DC-loving general manager Jason Licht was addressing the local pen and mic club. Licht was very likely unaware — until he […] The post Jason Licht’s View Of Bucs Seems To Differ From Pat McAfee’s appeared first on JoeBucsFan.com .
Welcome to your Morning Cup of Joe, an eye-opener to help Joe’s readers ease into their busy workday with a few football links, wacky news and a pleasant distraction. Distraction of the Day Todd Monken tried to get Joe Thomas […] The post Morning Cup Of Joe appeared first on JoeBucsFan.com .
The Rays activated reliever Steven Wilson from the 60-day injured list and designated him for assignment, as first reflected on the MLB.com transaction log. He’ll be placed on outright waivers this week. Wilson hasn’t thrown an MLB pitch in a Rays uniform. They acquired him alongside Yoendrys Gómez from the White Sox as part of a four-player […]
Buccaneers Buccaneers GM Jason Licht was asked when he would expect DT Vita Vea to start participating in practice or facing fines if he doesn’t, and Licht said Vea is dealing with a minor back injury that they don’t want to further escalate. (Greg Auman) Licht doesn’t have a timetable for Vea, and they don’t […] The post NFC Notes: Vita Vea, Bijan Robinson Contract Details, Buccaneers, Falcons, Panthers, Saints appeared first on NFLTradeRumors.co .
The Los Angeles Rams used the No. 13 pick in the 2026 NFL draft on a quarterback they hope will eventually succeed Matthew Stafford.Two selections later, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers landed a rookie who already looks capable of helping them immediately.That contrast has become more difficult to ignore as Rueben Bain Jr. continues to impress […] The post Rams’ Rueben Bain Jr. Decision Takes Blow After James Harrison Comparison appeared first on HEAVY .
Pittsburgh Steelers CB Jamel Dean is no stranger to playing against WR DK Metcalf. Now teammates, the two of them have faced off when Metcalf was on the Seahawks and Dean on the Buccaneers, with Dean often guarding Metcalf. Now, he’s covering him in practice, and Dean praised Metcalf’s unique physical traits and ability. “It’s […]
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Vita Vea are not on the same page, as the superstar defensive lineman wants a new contract and the front office hasn’t budged on giving him a new deal. While Vea demanded a trade nearly as soon as training camp started, it sounds like general manager Jason Licht is at […] The post Buccaneers GM promises ‘progress’ in Vita Vea standoff appeared first on ClutchPoints .
It’s hard for Buccaneers Ring of Honor general manager Jason Licht to contain himself when he talks about second-year edge rusher David Walker, the 26-year-old who has yet to take a snap in a professional game. Joe enjoys Licht’s excitement, […] The post David Walker Excitement = Rueben Bain Excitement appeared first on JoeBucsFan.com .
Second-year Tampa Bay Buccaneers edge rusher David Walker has gone from a fun story to a player who is starting to have serious expectations cast upon him. Walker has six sacks in the last seven practices and has caught the eyes and attention of the coaching staff and front office. General Manager Jason Licht had […] The post Buccaneers GM Makes Lofty Comparison for Rising Fourth-Rounder appeared first on HEAVY .