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The Tampa Bay Lightning are bringing back the core for another run at the Stanley Cup. Victor Hedman, Nikita Kucherov, and the rest are coming back for another crack at it. And they are returning on the heels of a stinging defeat in last year’s playoffs. It’s hard to find a better performance from a […] The post 3 burning Lightning questions entering 2026-27 NHL season appeared first on ClutchPoints .
If you are a regular consumer of JoeBucsFan.com media, you likely read the following in Joe’s training camp practice notes, or heard it on the “Ira Kaufman Podcast” or heard Joe on WDAE radio discuss it: Chris Godwin looks sssooo […] The post So Far, The Old Chris Godwin Is Back appeared first on JoeBucsFan.com .
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers enter 2026 with a deceptively simple equation. If Baker Mayfield thrives, the entire franchise can move forward with confidence. If he falters, the roster makeover suddenly looks much less convincing. Tampa Bay has undergone significant change. They saw the departures of franchise icon Mike Evans and running back Rachaad White. Lavonte […] The post 3 Buccaneers bold predictions for 2026 NFL season as Baker Mayfield looks to make contract statement appeared first on C...
Death, taxes, and the Rays having a horrible time in Globe Life Field. It’s been 4 years since the Rays last win in Arlington, Texas. On this night, they turned to a former Ranger to break the long losing streak. Nick Martinez has been the Rays stopper all season, and once again he answered the […]
The Texas Rangers scored six runs but the Tampa Bay Rays scored seven runs. Maybe the Rays go on to enjoy some success in October as the American League’s best team but baseball’s like 12th best team. Who knows. What I do know is they’re the only team that has given up a grand slam […]
ARLINGTON, Texas — Texas Rangers manager Skip Schumaker said the club has been working out where to bat Justin Foscue so he comes up against left-handed pitching with runners on base. Schumaker spoke to Rangers Sports Network before Friday’s game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Globe Life Field. “Well, it starts with the base […]
ARLINGTON, Texas — Texas Rangers manager Skip Schumaker said the club’s bench coach watched Ezequiel Durán in winter ball and pushed for him to get more playing time. Schumaker spoke to Rangers Sports Network before Friday’s game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Globe Life Field. “And obviously Zeke Durán. He had a limited playing time […]
ARLINGTON, Texas — Texas Rangers manager Skip Schumaker credited the front office for adding catcher Elias Díaz off the free agent market after injuries hit the position. Schumaker spoke to Rangers Sports Network before Friday’s game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Globe Life Field. “Well, it’s a credit to the front office. I think they […]
ARLINGTON, Texas — Texas Rangers manager Skip Schumaker said the club used Trevor Williams as an opener on Friday because it is looking for different ways to beat the Tampa Bay Rays. Kumar Rocker was lined up to follow Williams. Schumaker confirmed the arrangement to Rangers Sports Network before first pitch at Globe Life Field. […]
ARLINGTON, Texas — Texas Rangers manager Skip Schumaker said Cal Quantrill and catcher Elias Diaz had to find different patterns against a Tampa Bay Rays lineup that had faced him five weeks earlier. Schumaker spoke to Rangers Sports Network before Friday’s game at Globe Life Field, a day after Quantrill allowed 2 hits and 2 […]
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Not great timing for the Tampa Bay Rays. Heading down the stretch, hoping to hold off the NY Yankees for first place in the AL East Division, the Rays will be without their No. 2 starter Shane McClanahan for a while. BREAKING: #Rays Shane McClanahan has left forearm tightness and is headed to the 15-day IL. — Ryan Bass (@Ry_Bass) September 4, 2026 The left-hander, making an excellent comeback this season after missing two years due to Tommy John surgery and a subsequent nerve procedu...
Tampa Bay Rays @ Texas Rangers Friday, September 4, 2026, 7:05 PM CDT (105.3 The Fan / CW33) The Shed RHP Nick Martinez vs. RHP Kumar Rocker Today’s Lineups RAYS RANGERS Yandy Diaz – DH Joc Pederson – DH Jonathan Aranda – 1B Corey Seager – SS Junior Caminero – 3B Wyatt Langford – LF […]
Ondrej Palat will forever be the prime example of the Tampa Bay Lightning’s ability to find talent in late rounds. Could Noah Steen be the next example? Name Noah Steen Position Forward Age (as of October 1, 2026) 22 Height/Weight 6’1, 194 lbs. Expected 2026-27 Team Syracuse Crunch Draft – Year, Round 2024, 7th (199) Previous Rankings Not Ranked JustinG. Ranking 19 Final Rank 12 Stats: Our Thoughts: Can a career be defined by one play? Especially for a seventh-round pi...
Buccaneers Buccaneers fourth-round DB Keionte Scott could find himself in a significant role on the defense from the jump, as he can fill numerous spots on a revamped Tampa Bay defense. After missing a lot of spring practice time with a wrist issue, Scott has made the most of his reps in camp to build […] The post NFC Notes: Tetairoa McMillan, Billy Bowman, Buccaneers, Falcons, Panthers appeared first on NFLTradeRumors.co .
The Rays announced that left-hander Shane McClanahan has been placed on the 15-day injured list with left forearm tightness. Right-hander Alex Cook has been recalled as the corresponding move. Thus far, the Rays have not provided many details about the severity of the injury. For what it’s worth, McClanahan tells Marc Topkin of the Tampa […]
Many serious Bucs fans will consider this nugget downright frustrating but somewhat uplifting at the same time. Last year, Todd Bowles said over and over and over the Bucs had strong leadership. Joe, however, didn’t see that materialize into reality […] The post Todd Bowles Identifies “Biggest Change” For Bucs appeared first on JoeBucsFan.com .
Texas Rangers lineup for September 4, 2026 against the Tampa Bay Rays: starting pitchers are Trevor Williams (opening for Kumar Rocker) for the Rangers and Nick Martinez for the Rays. Texas looks to build on yesterday’s success game. Our old pal Nick Martinez is facing his former club for the first time since 2023, when […]
ARLINGTON, Texas — Cal Quantrill said the Milwaukee Brewers and the Tampa Bay Rays are both difficult to strike out from top to bottom in the order. Quantrill made the comparison after holding the Rays to 2 singles and 2 walks over 7 scoreless innings in a 6-0 Texas Rangers win on Thursday night at […]
Last season was the first season Mike Evans didn’t have 100 targets since he entered the NFL in 2014. To give you an idea of the type of wide receiver the San Francisco 49ers are getting, ’25 was also the first time Evans fell below 50 percent in contested situations since 2017. Last season was […]
ARLINGTON, Texas — Justin Foscue said Cal Quantrill does not get the credit he deserves. Foscue drove in the first run of a 6-0 Texas Rangers win over the Tampa Bay Rays on Thursday night at Globe Life Field, and Quantrill allowed 2 singles and 2 walks over 7 scoreless innings. “No, I definitely don’t […]
ARLINGTON, Texas — Texas Rangers manager Skip Schumaker said Ezequiel Duran ran down a ball in the gap in the first inning like an everyday center fielder. Schumaker was reviewing a 6-0 win over the Tampa Bay Rays on Thursday night at Globe Life Field in which the Rangers scored in three separate innings. “That’s […]
ARLINGTON, Texas — Texas Rangers manager Skip Schumaker said Cal Quantrill has pitched like an ace since injuries to Jack Leiter and Nathan Eovaldi opened rotation spots. Schumaker spoke after Quantrill allowed 2 singles and 2 walks over 7 scoreless innings in a 6-0 win over the Tampa Bay Rays on Thursday night at Globe […]
ARLINGTON, Texas — Cal Quantrill said the Texas Rangers are frustrated with how they have played on the road, and that he does not want anything left in the tank in September. Quantrill spoke after allowing 2 singles and 2 walks over 7 scoreless innings in a 6-0 win over the Tampa Bay Rays on […]
Very meaty episode for your holiday weekend. Ira and Joe have a loaded buffet. Enjoy! The knowledge and fun of Ira and Joe is presented by Bill Currie Ford. Click play above or listen at Apple Podcasts or Podbean.com. Many […] The post Ira Kaufman Talks Roster Quality, Fresh Baker Mayfield Comments, Todd Bowles Fixation, A Sean Murphy-Bunting Argument, More On The Backup QB Decision, And Much More appeared first on JoeBucsFan.com .