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The Baltimore Ravens entered the 2025 season tied with the Philadelphia Eagles for the best odds to win Super Bowl LX at +700. Oh, how things have changed. The Ravens are now +2000 to win the Super Bowl this season, tied for the 10th-best odds with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, according to FanDuel Sportsbook. That […]
Kodi Whitley will return to the Rays organization in 2026. According to Matt Eddy’s minor league transactions roundup at Baseball America, the right-hander has signed a new minor league pact with the club. Now 30 years old, Whitley joined the Cardinals organization in the 2017 draft and made his MLB debut for St. Louis in 2020.…
Prior to the start of each season, the Draysbay community takes part in an excercise in which the top prospects in the Tampa Bay Rays system are ranked by popular vote. This season, the Draysbay community ranked the top 25 prospects in the Rays system with several others receiving votes but just falling shy of […]
Rays infielder Taylor Walls has been named one of three American League finalists for a Rawlings Gold Glove Award at shortstop, joining Texas’ Corey Seager and Kansas City’s Bobby Witt Jr. Despite appearing in only 101 games, Walls’ 18 defensive runs saved were third most among major league infielders behind Toronto’s Ernie Clement (22) and […]
Prior to the start of each season, the Draysbay community takes part in an excercise in which the top prospects in the Tampa Bay Rays system are ranked by popular vote. This season, the Draysbay community ranked the top 25 prospects in the Rays system with several others receiving votes but just falling shy of […]
Welcome to Tuesday, folks! While it’s important to have goals, dreams, and aspirations, all good things come to an end — and that’s what happened on Monday afternoon, as the Bruins’ completely reasonable dream of going 82-0 came to an end. Tampa Bay skated to its first win of the season, handing the B’s their […]
Monday afternoon hockey! Hopefully your week is off to a decent start. I’m sure many won’t be able to watch today’s game due to the in-between status of the holiday, so if that’s you, follow along here with our lovely commenters. If you’re watching, well…keep me posted, because I have to work today. Anyways, it’s […]
In this episode, hosts Brett Rutherford and Darby Robinson discuss the recent introductory press conference for the new ownership group of the Tampa Bay Rays. They share their initial reactions, emphasizing the importance of the new ownership’s commitment to building a new stadium and improving fan experience. The conversation delves into financial aspects, public-private partnerships, […]
Prior to the start of each season, the Draysbay community takes part in an excercise in which the top prospects in the Tampa Bay Rays system are ranked by popular vote. This season, the Draysbay community ranked the top 25 prospects in the Rays system with several others receiving votes but just falling shy of […]
MLB Trade Rumors has released their annual assessment of player salaries, and the Rays have a whopping 17 players eligible for salary arbitration in 2026. The players are listed below, descending by service time (years.days): It’s been a rising trend in MLB for teams to provide club options and buyouts to arbitration-eligible players, as seen […]
And the perfect reply: 2008 ALDS - Beat Angels 3-2 in G4 to win series 3-1 2013 ALDS - Beat Rays 3-1 in G4 to win series 3-1 2013 ALCS - Beat Tigers 5-2 in G6 to win series 4-2 2013 WS - Beat Cardinals 6-1 in G6 to win series 4-2 2018 ALDS - Beat Yankees 4-3 in G4 to win series 3-1 2018 ALCS - Beat Astros 4-1 in G5 to win series 4-1 2018 WS - Beat Dodgers 5-1 in G5 to win series 4-1 2021 ALWC - Beat Yankees 6-2 to win "series" 1-0 * 2021 ALDS - Beat Rays 6-5 in G4 to win series 3-1 * : ...
Photo by Katelyn Mulcahy/Getty Images High marks for Tampa Bay’s signal caller. Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield earned the No. 50 spot on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2025, as voted by his peers, marking a significant milestone in his resurgent career. The ranking, revealed Monday morning, reflects Mayfield’s standout 2024 season, where he led the Buccaneers to a 9-8 record and a playoff berth. Top 100 Players of 2025: @Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield checks in at No. 50!...
Think you can figure out which Bucs player we’re talking about? You’ll get five clues to figure him out in our new guessing game! We’re back for another day of the Bucs Nation in-5 daily trivia game. Game instructions are at the bottom if you’re new to the game! Feel free to share your results in the comments and feedback in this Google Form . Today’s Bucs Nation in-5 game If you can’t see the game due to Apple News or another service, click this game article . Previous games Sunday,...
Think you can figure out which Bucs player we’re talking about? You’ll get five clues to figure him out in our new guessing game! We’re back for another day of the Bucs Nation in-5 daily trivia game. Game instructions are at the bottom if you’re new to the game! Feel free to share your results in the comments and feedback in this Google Form . Today’s Bucs Nation in-5 game If you can’t see the game due to Apple News or another service, click this game article . Previous games Saturda...
Think you can figure out which Bucs player we’re talking about? You’ll get five clues to figure him out in our new guessing game! We’re back for another day of the Bucs Nation in-5 daily trivia game. Game instructions are at the bottom if you’re new to the game! Feel free to share your results in the comments and feedback in this Google Form . Today’s Bucs Nation in-5 game If you can’t see the game due to Apple News or another service, click this game article . Previous games Friday,...
Photo by Cliff Welch/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The team is taking a cautious approach. Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield missed practice on Day 8 of the 2025 training camp due to a contusion on his throwing hand sustained during Thursday’s session. NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero reported that Mayfield underwent precautionary scans, ruling out a more severe injury, and is currently day-to-day. Head coach Todd Bowles was asked about the status of his star quarterback fol...
Think you can figure out which Bucs player we’re talking about? You’ll get five clues to figure him out in our new guessing game! We’re back for another day of the Bucs Nation in-5 daily trivia game. Game instructions are at the bottom if you’re new to the game! Feel free to share your results in the comments and feedback in this Google Form . Today’s Bucs Nation in-5 game If you can’t see the game due to Apple News or another service, click this game article . Previous games Thursda...
Think you can figure out which Bucs player we’re talking about? You’ll get five clues to figure him out in our new guessing game! We’re back for another day of the Bucs Nation in-5 daily trivia game. Game instructions are at the bottom if you’re new to the game! Feel free to share your results in the comments and feedback in this Google Form . Today’s Bucs Nation in-5 game If you can’t see the game due to Apple News or another service, click this game article . Previous games Wednesd...
Photo by Perry Knotts/Getty Images Is Jordan Whitehead going to the Falcons? Former Tampa Bay Buccaneer Jordan Whitehead may soon be suiting up against the team that drafted him. Selected in fourth round of the 2018 NFL Draft , the safety out of Pitt went on to play 59 games for the Buccaneers from 2018-2021, accumulating 292 tackles, two sacks, two forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries, and five interceptions. Whitehead may not have been a star player, but he was a notable starter on the...
Since May 29, the MFY have the worst record in the AL East: 13-19. Blue Jays 21 10 Rays 19 12 Orioles 18 13 Red Sox 16 14 Yankees 13 19 They were just swept by the now-in-first-place Blue Jays, who scored 36 runs in the four games. Toronto has not been in first place this "late" in a season since 2016 . OH SHIT . . . BUFFY GOT THE BROOM OUT ! And he waved it in the eminently punchable face of the pompously annoying Michael Kay...
The Nashville Predators have signed the former Tampa Bay Lightning defender for two years at an AAV of $2.75M. This brings the number of similarly-named players acquired for the blueline this week to two, after yesterday’s signing of Nicolas Hague . Perbix, who just turned 27, scored 19 points (6G/13A) in a third-pair role for the Bolts last season. The team struggled with puck control while he was paired with his usual defense partner, Emil Lilleberg. However, he played better with other...
Last year I made a joke about how we’d all sit around and wait for the inevitable Steven Stamkos re-signing in Tampa to be massively overshadowed by some other trade, and, uh, as you all know, that didn’t happen. This year I got nothin’. Pull up a chair and let’s see what happens.
With the 26th overall pick, originally from the Tampa Bay Lightning, the Preds have drafted forward Ryker Lee. Lee — a graduate of Shattuck St. Mary’s — played for the Madison Capitols of the USHL last season, where he accumulated 58 points (31G/38A) in 68 games. He’s committed to play hockey at Michigan State University. This is a little earlier than many scouts projected Lee going, but EliteProspects evaluates him as a talented puckhandler and great passer. While they note he’s not...
The 2025 NHL Entry Draft starts in just a few short hours, and the Nashville Predators currently have three first-round picks: 5th overall — their own, thanks to some bad lotto luck 23rd overall — from the Tampa Bay Lightning 26th overall — originally from the Vegas Golden Knights, acquired via the San Jose Sharks They also currently have six more picks over the following six rounds: 35th — their own 55th — from Tampa 67th — their own 131st — their...
Hey baseball fans! The 2020 World Series is here, which means that it's time for me to give you a historical look on the matchup, which pits the Rays against the Dodgers! The Tampa Bay Rays are making their second World Series appearance in franchise history and their first since 2008. This marks the second time that a 1990s expansion team is making its second World Series appearance, joining only the Marlins. Having lost that 2008 World Series to the Phillies, the Rays are one of ...