The New England Patriots have made another signing in free agency, this time addressing their linebacker group. K.J. Britt, a fifth-round draft pick by the Buccaneers in 2021 who spent last season with the Dolphins, is coming to Foxborough on a reported one-year contract. Let’s put a grade on the signing based on everything we […]
Lost in the frustration and gloom of the Lightning’s 5-2 loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets was the fact that Nikita Kucherov picked up his 70th assist of the season as he had the helper on Gage Goncalves’ deflection goal in the first period. The goal gave the Lightning a lead (their first against a non-Toronto team since the Olympic Break) and notched a little history for Kucherov.
According to the Lightning, Kucherov is now the 10th player in NHL history with at least five career 70-assi...
Another night, and another loss for the Tampa Bay Lightning. A team that just a month ago couldn’t lose, looks completely lost on the ice as they drop their sixth game out of their last seven. Despite scoring first, a three-goal second period by the Columbus Blue Jackets left the Lightning asking more questions as they kicked off their homestead with a 5-2 loss to the hard-charging Metro Division team.
Gage Goncalves scored in his return from injury and J.J. Moser cut the lead to one goal...
While losing reigning Super Bowl MVP running back, Kenneth Walker III may have felt like a gut punch, the offseason acquisition window for the Seattle Seahawks is far, far away from being over. Seattle is rumored to be weighing one option in particular to join the Pacific Northwest galaxy of stars that just won a […]
The Steelers and former Buccaneers cornerback Jamel Dean agreed to a three-year, $36.75 million deal on the first day of the NFL’s legal tampering period Monday. On Tuesday, Over the Cap reported the structure of Dean’s contract in Pittsburgh, and it’s impressively team friendly. Dean has a $1.5 million salary in 2026, and along with […]
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Gavin Lux is slated to make his spring debut while Chandler Simpson and Cedric Mullins will make their returns to the Rays lineup. First pitch against the Minnesota Twins is at 1:05 at Charlotte Sports Park and the Rays will be providing radio coverage.
The Pittsburgh Steelers were very active to kickoff the opening day of legal tampering, the unofficial beginning of the new league year. In total, Pittsburgh made six moves, ranging from re-signings, free agent signings, and trades. In light of those moves, these are my grades for every one of them. CB Asante Samuel Re-signing Samuel […]
Game Sixty-Three: Columbus Blue Jackets (32-21-10) at Tampa Bay Lightning (39-19-4)
Time: 7:00 PM EST
Location: Benchmark International Arena, Ten minutes from La Segunda Bakery, a Tampa institution since 1915
TV/Stream/Radio: The Spot, FDSNOH, ESPN+, 102.5 FM, Lightning App
Odds: Lightning – 238
Know the Opponents: The Cannon
Let’s see….why is today a good day to start a new winning streak? First off, the Lightning are back at home after a tough road trip. Second...
The Las Vegas Raiders are signing veteran kicker Matt Gay. Let’s get to know Gay: Size: 6-0, 232 pounds. NFL experience: Gay has been in the NFL for even seasons and he has bounced around. He has played for the Buccaneers, Rams, Colts, Commanders and 49ers. The 49ers signed him after he was released. He’s […]
Former Detroit Lions linebacker Alex Anzalone is saying goodbye to the community, as another fan-favorite leaves Detroit. On Monday, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported Anzalone is signing with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers with initial contract terms for two years and $17 million. First signed in 2021, Anzalone worked together to create an identity for the Lions […]
New Steelers running back Rico Dowdle will be signing a two-year, $12.25 million deal with Pittsburgh, KPRC2’ Aaron Wilson reported late Monday. Dowdle’s $6.125 yearly average is less than the $7 million former Steeler Kenneth Gainwell is expected to be making with the Tampa Buccaneers on his new deal. Dowdle rushed for 1,076 yards and […]
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49ers News Mike Evans Leaves Tampa Bay, Signs Three-Year Deal With San Francisco 49ers Wide receiver Mike Evans is leaving the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after 12 seasons, agreeing to a three-year contract worth up to $60.4 million with the San Francisco 49ers, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter and NFL Network Insiders Ian Rapoport, Tom Pelissero, [...]
The Pittsburgh Steelers have made their first external free agent signing of 2026. After trading for Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. Pittsburgh has made a splash on the defensive side of the ball. The Steelers are signing former Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback Jamel Dean to a three-year, $36.75 million deal, per Ian Rapoport. […]
As expected, linebacker Alex Anzalone has played his final game with the Detroit Lions. As first reported by Adam Schefter of ESPN, Anzalone is signing with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Initial contract terms are for two years and $17 million. Anzalone originally signed with the Lions in 2021 and helped establish Aaron Glenn’s defense from […]
The Steelers 2025 team MVP will be joining the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2026. Per NFL insider Jordan Schultz, Gainwell will be signing a two-year, $14 million deal in Tampa Bay. The $7 million per year average likely priced Gainwell out of a return to Pittsburgh, where Jaylen Warren is already making just under $6 […]
Detroit Tigers vs. Tampa Bay Rays Time/Place: 1:05 p.m., Joker Marchant Stadium – Lakeland, FLSB Nation Site: DRaysBayMedia: Tigers Radio Network Lineups RAYS TIGERS Carson Williams – SS Wenceel Perez – CF Jacob Melton – CF Javier Baez – SS Justyn-Henry Malloy – LF Dillon Dingler – C Will Simpson – DH Riley Greene – LF Logan […]
This is the second installment in analyzing team trends as we move towards the regular season. It’s still early and the exact numbers matter less than the trends they point toward – especially when compared to the same measurements from the 2025 season. The underlying data from Rays outfielders has stood out the most so […]
It seems the only consistent part of the Tampa Bay Lightning’s season this year has been the rate of injuries suffered by their players. Lost in the “spectacle” of the loss to Buffalo was the fact that the Lightning spent most of the game with only five defensemen. Erik Cernak left the game just seconds into the second period following a fight with Michael Kesselring and didn’t return.
It’s hard to say what it was that kept him from returning. Neither player landed a clean punch ...
On Sunday, the Braves lost to the Rays 9-8 in a game that was no too enjoyable if you like good pitching. Bryce Elder was rocked from the start, while Joey Wentz left the game due to a knee injury (early indications are it is not serious.) Overall, the Braves have got good production from […]
It looked like things were headed to another blowout loss to the Buffalo Sabres as the Tampa Bay Lightning trailed 4-1 in the second period. Instead they poured on the offense and eventually led 7-5. Then the home team roared back with three goals in just over four minutes, capped off by Josh Doan’s power play goal, to pick up the 8-7 victory.
Corey Perry scored in his second game with the Bolts while Nikita Kucherov had three points (2 goals, 1 assist) in the loss. From the blue line, J....
Bryce Elder had a rough one on the mound at Charlotte Sports Park against the Rays, as he ended up conceding more runs than innings pitched in what turned out to be a battle of the bats between the Atlanta Braves and Tampa Bay in spring training action. It was clear from the jump that […]
It’s time for another Bryce Elder spring training start, as the Atlanta Braves continue to make their way through the Grapefruit League. For those keeping track at home, the Braves are actually sitting on top of the Grapefruit League standings, which is surely the greatest achievement that this team has accomplished in quite some time, […]
Game Sixty-Two: Tampa Bay Lightning (39-18-4) at Buffalo Sabres (38-19-6)
Time: 6:00 PM EST
Location: KeyBank Center, Beef on weck vs. Cuban Sandwich
TV/Stream/Radio: The Spot, MSG-B, ESPN+, 102.5 FM, Lightning App
Odds: Lightning -115
Know the Opponents: Die by the Blade
Since coming out of the extended break, the Tampa Bay Lightning are 2-0 against the Toronto Maple Leafs. Unfortunately, they are 0-4 against everyone else. They look to snap the struggles in a ke...