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Starting pitcher Zach Eflin came to the Orioles from the Tampa Bay Rays in July 2024. The 32-year-old right-hander went 5-2 with a 2.60 ERA in nine starts. In 2025, when his season ended early because of back surgery, he was 6-5 with a 5.93 ERA in 14 games. In December, Eflin re-signed with the […]
The New York Yankees and Tampa Bay Rays are both interested in Minnesota Twins star catcher Ryan Jeffers.
Buccaneers During an appearance on The Jim Rome Show, former Buccaneers LB Lavonte David said that even with WR Mike Evans moving on to the 49ers, the team’s wide receiver group is still in good hands with Emeka Egbuka and Chris Godwin. “You’ve got a receiving room that can fill the void of losing Mike […] The post NFC Notes: Bijan Robinson, Emeka Egbuka, Monroe Freeling, Buccaneers, Falcons, Panthers appeared first on NFLTradeRumors.co .
On Thursday afternoon, the Rays were hoping to wrap up their four-game series against the Blue Jays with a sweep. To get the job done, they had Casey Legumina working the opener role, up against Shane Bieber for the Blue Jays. The Rays went 1-2-3 to start the first inning. In the home half, Ernie […]
Three Tampa Bay Buccaneers players are going to be the names to watch throughout training camp this summer. Jenna Laine of ESPN highlighted edge rusher Ruben Bain, cornerback Benjamin Morrison and wide receiver Ted Hurst as three players who are going to be major factors in the Bucs’ plans in 2026.Their progression in training camp […] The post 3 Buccaneers Suddenly Under the Spotlight at Training Camp appeared first on HEAVY .
The oddsmakers of one trusted sportsbook still favor the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the NFC South, but two rivals are right on their heels. The post Tampa Bay Buccaneers Still Favorites to Win NFC South Despite Criticism, Mike Evans Departure appeared first on HEAVY .
One of the weirdest sights during the upcoming NFL season will be seeing veteran wide receiver Mike Evans in a San Francisco 49ers uniform.Evans has been one of the league’s premier wide receivers throughout his 12-year NFL career, all of which he spent with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.However, after hitting free agency this offseason, Evans […] The post NFL Legend Makes Mike Evans Prediction for First 49ers Season appeared first on HEAVY .
Game #103. Some runs would be nice. Some defense too. The Jays made another move, picking up outfielder Rudy Martin off waivers from the Orioles. The Orioles had just picked him up in trade from the Royals and DFAed him, which I imagine we’ll be doing soon enough. He is a 30-year-old left-handed hitting outfielder […]
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If the Tampa Bay Buccaneers defense is not significantly better in 2026, it is going to be hard to blame anyone but the coaching staff. While the team might have five or six new starters on the defensive personnel, Jenna Laine from ESPN notes that the coaching staff did not have the same turnover.“Interestingly, much […] The post ESPN Questions Buccaneers Coaching Staff Decisions appeared first on HEAVY .
Even though the New York Yankees are in second place in the American League East, they are a heavy favorite to get back to the World Series for the second time in three years. Yet, the Tampa Bay Rays could have a say in all that. According to The Athletic, the Rays are considered “everyone’s […] The post AL East Rival’s Deadline Strategy Could Affect Yankees’ Push Toward Pennant appeared first on HEAVY .
Following multiple rainouts on Tuesday, Wednesday was chock-full of important action around the American League. The Yankees, playing a pair against the Pirates, split the two contests, while the rest of their AL East foes were tied up in important divisional matchups. It was an eventful day, as the Rays continued to beat up on […]
While legendary Ira Kaufman has his big 50th anniversary in the sports media business coming in September, a lesser but significant anniversary arrived this week. The Sage of Tampa Bay Sports is celebrating 10 full years at JoeBucsFan.com world headquarters. […] The post Happy 10th JoeBucsFan Anniversary To Ira Kaufman appeared first on JoeBucsFan.com .
A week ago, the Tampa Bay Lightning and Syracuse Crunch announced an extension of their affiliation which dates back to 2012. The four-year deal will carry them through the 2029-30 season and continue the longest, and most successful, partnership in Lightning franchise history. On Wednesday, Syracuse Crunch owner Howard Dolgon released a statement about the deal on social media: A letter from owner Howard Dolgon about our four-year affiliation extension with the @TBLightning . ⚡️👊 #Tamp...
According to the team’s transactions log, the Cubs have signed former No. 22 overall pick Greg Jones to a minor league deal after he was outrighted by the Brewers and elected free agency. He was drafted by the Rays in 2019 and played shortstop before transitioning to the outfield in 2023. He has continued to … The post Cubs Sign Former Brewers IF/OF Greg Jones to Minors Deal appeared first on .
Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Kevin Gausman shared honest feedback about the struggles of first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr.The Blue Jays lost to the Tampa Bay Rays 4-2 on Wednesday night, giving them a four-game losing skid and seven losses in their last eight games.Toronto’s season is spiraling out of control as the team is now […] The post Kevin Gausman Shares Honest Feedback of Vladimir Guerrero Jr. appeared first on HEAVY .
Rays 4 Blue Jays 2 Well, we scored two runs. For a moment, it looked like we could have big first inning. With one out (an Ernie Clement strikeout), Nathan Lukes walked and Vladimir Guerrero doubled high off the wall in right center. A few feet left and it would have been a home run […]
Toronto Blue Jays manager John Schneider shared his reaction following another bad loss by his ballclub to the Tampa Bay Rays. The Blue Jays dropped the third game of a four-game set to the Rays on Wednesday night at Rogers Centre, losing 4-2. It was the Blue Jays’ fourth straight loss and their seventh loss […] The post John Schneider Reacts After Another Bad Blue Jays Loss appeared first on HEAVY .
The Rays might cruise to an American League East title if they were to play all of their remaining games north of the border. Wednesday’s 4-2 victory was the team’s third straight in Toronto, and the team is now 5-1 on the season at Rogers Centre. Griffin Jax took the bump for the Rays, looking […]
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This is game 102. Which is good, because a 60 game win streak might just get them into the playoffs. There are a couple of roster moves: Kevin Gausman can block any trade to the Reds, Brewers, Tigers, Mets, A’s, White Sox, Pirates, and Mariners. I don’t know if that will cause a problem trading […]
Buccaneers Sports Illustrated’s Albert Breer writes that despite the saber-rattling, he thinks the deal between the Buccaneers and QB Baker Mayfield should prove to be relatively straightforward. Two straight franchise tags after this season would work out to around $55 million a year, so Breer thinks that will be a solid floor for a long-term […] The post NFC Notes: Baker Mayfield, Brady Christensen, David Moore, Buccaneers, Panthers appeared first on NFLTradeRumors.co .
After being drafted second overall by the Tampa Bay Rays, Grady Emerson has landed a historic signing bonus.
Cue the overhype, and the pressure on Todd Bowles. It’s fun! Buccaneers legend and team insider Rondé Barber went there on The Rondé Barber Show today when asked about Rueben Bain’s projected production. The Miami Mauler edge rusher was the Buccaneers’ first-round […] The post Rondé Barber Predicts 10 Sacks For Rueben Bain — In First 13 Weeks appeared first on JoeBucsFan.com .
On Wednesday night, the Toronto Blue Jays will continue their series with the Tampa Bay Rays in Canada.The Blue Jays are down 0-2 in the series.Most recently, they lost Tuesday’s game by a score of 12-2.Blue Jays Announce Demotion Of 27-Year-OldAhead of Wednesday’s game, the Blue Jays announced a series of roster moves.One of those […] The post Toronto Blue Jays Announce Demotion Of 27-Year-Old Player During Rays Series appeared first on HEAVY .