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Day 1 of 2026 training camp saw a lot happen on and off the field. Enjoy! The wisdom and fun of Ira and Joe is presented by Bill Currie Ford. Click play above or listen at Apple Podcasts or Podbean.com. […] The post Ira Kaufman Talks Vita Vea Fantasies & Realities, 1-on-1 Chat With Baker Mayfield, Day 1 Camp Observations, And Much More appeared first on JoeBucsFan.com .
Texas Rangers @ Tampa Bay Rays Wednesday, July 29, 2026, 5:40 PM CDT (105.3 The Fan / Rangers Sports Network) Tropicana Field LHP MacKenzie Gore vs. RHP Casey Legumina (followed by LHP Ian Seymour as the bulk pitcher) Today’s Lineups RANGERS RAYS Wyatt Langford – DH Yandy Diaz – DH Ezequiel Duran – 3B Jonathan […]
Per the wire, the Buccaneers tried out four players on Wednesday, including DB Xavion Alford, DE Quincy Ivory, DB Ifeatu Melifonwu, and DT Travis Shaw. Of this group, the Buccaneers opted to sign Melifonwu and Shaw ahead of training camp. Melifonwu, 27, is the brother of veteran S Obi Melifonwu and was a two-year starter […] The post Buccaneers Tried Out Four Players, Signed Two appeared first on NFLTradeRumors.co .
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers announced they signed DT Travis Shaw to the roster. In a corresponding move, Tampa Bay waived DT Haggai Chisom Ndubuisi. Shaw, 21, was a five-star recruit and a top national prospect when he committed to North Carolina. After three years in Chapel Hill, he transferred to Texas for his final collegiate […] The post Buccaneers Made Two Moves, Signed DT Travis Shaw appeared first on NFLTradeRumors.co .
Texas Rangers lineup for July 29, 2026 against the Tampa Bay Rays: starting pitchers are MacKenzie Gore for the Rangers and Casey Legumina opening for Ian Seymour for the Rays. Texas will try to make it two in a row against Tampa, who has a righthanded pitching opener going in front of a lefthanded pitching […]
The senior member of the Buccaneers roster was speaking today after Day 1 of training camp practice. Veteran receiver Chris Godwin, a future Buccaneers Ring of Honor member, was a third-round draft pick in 2017. He’s still around and, damn, […] The post Chris Godwin Talks Health, Contract Issues, Mike Evans appeared first on JoeBucsFan.com .
Scouts from at least seven teams were on hand to watch Clay Holmes‘ latest rehab start with the Mets, per Will Sammon, Ken Rosenthal and Katie Woo of The Athletic. The Rays, Phillies, Rangers, D-backs, White Sox, Dodgers and old friend Yankees all had personnel on hand. The Athletic report cites a pair of executives […]
According to Adam Schefter, the Buccaneers have signed S Ifeatu Melifonwu to a one-year pact. He upgrades the depth at safety for Tampa Bay and stays in the state of Florida after last season with the Dolphins. Melifonwu, 27, is the brother of veteran S Obi Melifonwu and was a two-year starter for Syracuse. He […] The post Buccaneers Signed S Ifeatu Melifonwu appeared first on NFLTradeRumors.co .
Vita Vea's trade request may go unanswered after latest news.
UPDATED: You may have heard Benjamin Morrison is dealing with a tender hamstring. Why does Joe have the feeling he will be typing about that several times over the next five months? So already the cornerback position is thin for […] The post Todd Bowles Still Looking For A Corner appeared first on JoeBucsFan.com .
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have received a "not ideal" update on one of their top offensive players as training camp gets underway. The post Buccaneers Hit with ‘Not Ideal’ Tristan Wirfs Injury News to Start Camp appeared first on HEAVY .
Joe is advising fans to wave off reports of a Zyon McCollum interception at Day 1 of minicamp practice today. Yes, McCollum caught the pass out at the right sideline thrown by Baker Mayfield, but in the real world, rookie […] The post Zyon McCollum “Interception” Was Really A Rueben Bain Sack appeared first on JoeBucsFan.com .
Joe loves the gamesmanship. Vita “Trade Me” Vea, the Buccaneers’ manbeast defensive tackle, didn’t practice today during Day 1 of training camp. He did, however, stand on the field and watch. He also grabbed a blocking pad at one point […] The post (Allegedly) Vita Vea Has A “Tweaked” Back appeared first on JoeBucsFan.com .
Buccaneers All-World left tackle Tristan Wirfs didn’t answer the bell for Day 1 of training camp. Todd Bowles said Wirfs tweaked a hamstring in a report-for-duty running test yesterday. Wirfs, per Bowles, stayed off the field today and was inside […] The post Tristan Wirfs Has A Hamstring Injury appeared first on JoeBucsFan.com .
Tony Castricone went from being a high schooler working in a small-town ice cream shop to eventually landing a prestigious sports broadcasting job. Last month, Castricone was named the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ new radio play-by-play announcer. The 44-year-old succeeds Gene Deckerhoff, who retired after nearly four decades as the franchise’s voice. Castricone has no ties to Florida…
The Yankees are finally on a little hot streak to counterbalance the awful stretch they played early in the month, winning their fifth game in six tries as they took down the White Sox for the second straight day. This time it was a nail-biter, a three-run second inning powered by doubles from Anthony Volpe […]
It seems recent history says, both league-wide and with the Bucs, Pro Bowl defensive tackle Vita Vea likely isn’t going anywhere. For now. This week, explosive news erupted when Vea, through his camp, demanded a trade from Tampa Bay. Vea […] The post NFL Teams Don’t Believe Jason Licht Will Trade Vita Vea appeared first on JoeBucsFan.com .
With almost every team reported for training camp, Tuesday was filled with a ton of NFL news. We saw Jalen Carter and Brian O’Neill get extensions, and we saw Dane Jackson announce his retirement. But we also learned that Baker Mayfield and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have halted extension talks, and Mayfield will play out the 2026 season without an extension. Mayfield, […] The post 5 Most Intriguing Landing Spots For Baker Mayfield if He Leaves Tampa Bay in 2027 appeared first on EssentiallySp...
The Tampa Bay Rays are in the thick of the American League playoff race, and they are setting their sights high as the August 3 deadline approaches. Tampa Bay has expressed interest in a trio of impact names: Los Angeles Angels shortstop Zach Neto, New York Mets right-hander Freddy Peralta, and Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal. The ambition is notable for a small-market club that typically operates on the margins of the trade market. Zach Neto Neto would be the splashy position-player add...
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 AR-15 still wants out of Indianapolis and […] The post Morning Cup Of Joe appeared first on JoeBucsFan.com .
The Bucs want and expect 22-year-old cornerback Benjamin Morrison to compete for a starting job this morning when training camp kicks off. But what if last year’s second-round pick is still hurt after a mysterious spring injury, or if he […] The post Big Opening Week For Benjamin Morrison appeared first on JoeBucsFan.com .
So will Vita Vea get his wish and have Ndamukong Suh’s his demands met and be shipped out of town? One former NFL suit has doubts. Former Bears scouting director Greg Gabriel took to Twitter yesterday morning to sort of […] The post Vita Vea And Team Glazer Loot appeared first on JoeBucsFan.com .
Baker Mayfield is in the midst of a contract dispute with the Tampa Buccaneers, which could open the door for a reunion with the Cleveland Browns. The post Baker Mayfield Floated as Browns QB Solution Amid Contract Dispute appeared first on HEAVY .
The Texas Rangers scored four runs while the Tampa Bay Rays scored one run. Tonight the Rangers were facing the team with the American League’s best record at 62-43. They were at their home park where they were an MLB-best 38-15 coming into the game. Nevertheless, the Rangers won. Here’s some of the major contributors […]
The San Francisco 49ers should consider trading for Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive tackle Vita Vea.