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The Rays have been an analytical team for decades, maximizing the talent on their payroll-deprived roster for years. After five consecutive playoff appearances from 2019-23 that included a pennant, the team missed the playoffs in each of the last two seasons. But they have rebounded this year with a terrific start using an old formula […]
Being the highest-paid player on a Major League Baseball team seems like a sweet gig, minus the pressure. Aaron Judge of the Yankees and Shohei Ohtani of the Dodgers are thriving, while others struggle.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers entered the 2026 offseason determined to build a younger, faster, and more explosive roster around a team still chasing another deep playoff run. That commitment to improvement has created fierce competition throughout the depth chart. Mandatory minicamp provided an early glimpse into where the organization stands. Sure, stars such as Chris […] The post 3 Buccaneers in danger of getting cut after 2026 minicamp appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Not the most enjoyable Sunday for Yankees fans, huh? Elmer Rodríguez made one glaring mistake in his spot start. Unfortunately, that mistake resulted in a three-run home run. On a weekend when the Bronx Bombers couldn’t buy a hit with runners in scoring position, that was enough to sink the Yanks, losing the game and […]
If Cade Otton isn’t careful, he’s going to have the reputation of being a run-blocking tight end. The stat-heavy Twitter account @fb_insights did a breakdown this spring about which tight ends stretched the field the most and which were more […] The post Cade Otton Run Play Participation And Receiving appeared first on JoeBucsFan.com .
Baker Mayfield has no fear. Joe remembers when America’s Quarterback, Jameis Winston, was talking to Dirk Koetter in an interview at Jameis’ Pro Day in Tallahassee. Koetter later recounted how Jameis told him, “I’m not afraid to make any throw.” Koetter […] The post Baker Mayfield Doesn’t Care About Third-And-Long appeared first on JoeBucsFan.com .
The week before the NHL Draft has kicked off with a flurry of activity. After the Tampa Bay Lightning started things on Friday by pulling off a sign-and-trade with Toronto, their down-state rival ended the weekend with a blockbuster deal of their own. It started innocently enough as they sent Mackie Samoskevich to Seattle for the 25th pick in the first round (originally the Lightning’s) and a second-round pick in 2027. Armed with two first-round picks, it was almost certain that the Panth...
The Nats got into a bullpen battle with the Rays, and inevitably that did not end well. Tampa got three scoreless innings out of their bullpen, while Gus Varland and Orlando Ribalta both faltered for the Nats. The crushing blow came in the 7th, when Jonny DeLuca hit a 2-run homer off a hanging slider […]
The Toronto Maple Leafs are making changes to their blue line. In the last few days, they’ve traded for and signed Darren Raddysh from the Tampa Bay Lightning. That was…
NFL contract negotiations rarely unfold without tension. And the Tampa Bay Buccaneers know that reality all too well. Currently, their franchise quarterback, Baker Mayfield, is entering the final season of his three-year, $100 million contract, with a $33.33 million average annual salary. And according to the Buccaneers’ general manager, Jason Licht, the front office might […] The post “They’re Never Easy”: Buccaneers GM Gives Honest Opinion on Baker Mayfield Contract Situation appeared firs...
Junior Caminero is celebrating Father's Day with a special portrait on his cleats.
The Toronto Maple Leafs made a splash recently, acquiring the signing rights of Darren Raddysh from the Tampa Bay Lightning, and extending him to a long-term, eight-year contract. Considering the…
After the Rays took game one, the Nats grinded out a one run win in game two of the three game set. That sets the stage for a rubber match this afternoon. The Nats will look to win yet another series, while the Rays look to stay hot at home. Blake Butera made a few […]
Are the Bucs headed for a messy situation with the face of their franchise? Baker Mayfield wants a contract extension. He’ll earn $40 million this season but he has no contract for 2027. Team Glazer offered Mayfield an extension that […] The post Rondé Barber Projects Baker Mayfield Contract Extension Is Not Done Before Training Camp appeared first on JoeBucsFan.com .
Coaches and team executives often like to say things like, ‘Nobody cares about injuries. Injuries can’t be blamed for losing.’ Do these guys think fans are stupid? Of course fans care, and of course injuries matter when it comes to […] The post Injury Talk From Jason Licht appeared first on JoeBucsFan.com .
Hopefully, things change this fall. For the better. “This Joe” is still shook by Baker Mayfield’s woeful second half of last season. Yeah, there were a lot of factors why he stunk. Still, a franchise quarterback finds a way to […] The post Baker Mayfield Touchdown Maker With Bucs appeared first on JoeBucsFan.com .
Joe should have bought stock in a macrobrewery with its domestic headquarters based in St. Louis the way the Bucs’ special teams drove Joe to drink in 2025. If not for star kicker Chase McLaughlin, Joe wouldn’t have much of […] The post Field Goal Defense Did Something Right appeared first on JoeBucsFan.com .
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ draft history since Super Bowl LV took another hit with former first-round pick Joe Tryon-Shoyinka retiring after just five NFL seasons. The Buccaneers selected the Washington edge rusher with the No. 32 pick in 2021, hoping he would become a long-term defensive asset, but his career failed to live up to […] The post 2 underrated Buccaneers sleepers who could break out in 2026 NFL season appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Go Rays!
The Nats dropped the first game of the Rays series in a fairly sleepy contest. In each of the last two games, the Nats ferocious offense has been quiet. They will look to bounce back and avoid a rare series loss. As we saw last night though, this Rays team is a tough nut to […]
Buccaneers Buccaneers LB Alex Anzalone is looking forward to his new opportunities in the defense of HC Todd Bowles after signing with the team as a free agent coming from Detroit this offseason. “He has a more complex system than what I am used to but it has been pretty easy to pick up and […] The post NFC Notes: Bijan Robinson, Jalen Coker, Buccaneers, Falcons, Panthers appeared first on NFLTradeRumors.co .
The Toronto Maple Leafs made one of the NHL offseason’s boldest moves by acquiring defenseman Darren Raddysh from the Tampa Bay Lightning. They acquired him in a sign-and-trade with an eight-year, $68 million contract. General manager John Chayka views Raddysh…
Every Dodgers game in the 2026 season has been decided in nine innings, and the lack of extras hasn’t been for lack of trying. The Tampa Bay Rays loaded the bases in the ninth inning, coming dangerously close to bringing home the equalizer. On Friday, Dalton Rushing’s RBI single should have tied the game with […]
In recent memory, many competing teams tend to share similar traits that help them charge towards October with authority. Whether it’s a strong pitching staff, a bullpen full of flamethrowers, or a strong lineup built with plenty of protection for the club’s stars, these factors can be found in most competing teams. One of the […] The post The Rays Are Proving You Don’t Need Homers To Win appeared first on Just Baseball .
Yes, Bucs players are aware Baker Mayfield seeks to become the highest paid athlete in the history of Tampa Bay Sports. Mayfield wants a fat bag for his three years of excellent service to the Buccaneers. That’s what franchise quarterbacks […] The post Tristan Wirfs Talks Baker Mayfield Contract Chase appeared first on JoeBucsFan.com .