Latest blog entries from Tampa Bay teams across every league
After running their losing streak to seven games on Wednesday, the Yankees, and us frankly, got some respite on Thursday with an off day. Of course, something still ended up going wrong yesterday, but they at least didn’t put up another tally in the loss column. While the Yankees weren’t in action yesterday, other teams […]
The 2026 edition of NHL free agency opened on Wednesday with several notable players quickly finding new homes. Stars who are already off the market include Sergei Bobrovsky (Toronto Maple Leafs), John Carlson (Tampa Bay Lightning), Anders Lee (Utah Mammoth), and Jacob Trouba (San Jose Sharks).
Very special edition of the JoeBucsFan Show at NOON today on WDAE radio, 95.7 FM and AM 620. Joe and Ira Kaufman will chop it up on all things Buccaneers filling in for The Nick Wize Show. Listen online to Tampa […] The post JoeBucsFan Show 12 P.M. To 2 P.M. TODAY On WDAE appeared first on JoeBucsFan.com .
As you have probably read a time or two on this here corner of the interwebs, there is a disagreement at JoeBucsFan.com World Headquarters when it comes to Baker Mayfield. One Joe has been stomping his feet for months to […] The post What If Baker Mayfield Struggles In 2026? appeared first on JoeBucsFan.com .
With training camp just weeks away, let's take a look back and attempt to name every NFL team's greatest wide receiver of all time. Throughout NFL history, many fans have seen some of the league's best players suit up for their club. While some teams have had many generational talents, some have had just a […]
If you would’ve told me the Rays would convincingly sweep a team on the road two weeks ago after what I saw in person at Dodger Stadium, I’d hedge your bet. The Rays, on their first west coast swing of the season, went 1-5 and lost three straight games in one-run fashion. and in the […]
In this week’s MLB Mailbag, we’ll take questions on the White Sox’ approach to the trade deadline, which underachieving clubs are most in need of a rebuild, Bobby Witt Jr.‘s contract, some potential Giants trade scenarios and more. Thanks to everyone who submitted questions. Let’s begin! Dennis asks: With a somewhat need for a vet […]
There must be a glitch in the Matrix because for the second time this week, Carter Jensen hit a leadoff home run to get his team up early, only for the Royals to fall to the Rays. This time Tampa won 5-2. Let’s take a look at that Carter jack, though, shall we? That was […]
Despite having been a fan for nearly 30 years, this is quite possibly the most painful season I’ve ever watched. I think I was shielded a bit during the aughts by my childish belief that the Royals could go on a 15-game winning streak at any moment. I used to believe that pitcher ERAs entering […]
It’s known that the Bucccaneers’ decision makers offered Baker Mayfield a contract extension. They want to keep him after his current deal expires in March. But how much was offered and for how long? That’s unclear. All that’s known is […] The post Ex-GM: No “Big” Contract For Baker Mayfield appeared first on JoeBucsFan.com .
Finding a consistent starting cornerback opposite Joey Porter Jr. has been tough for the Pittsburgh Steelers. This year, there’s more reason for confidence than there has been in quite some time with Jamel Dean coming to town on a three-year deal. Dean was impressive in 2025 in Tampa Bay, as he has been for most […]
Mike Evans joins the 49ers after 12 seasons with Buccaneers, impressing teammates and emerging as Brock Purdy's potential go-to perimeter target in 2026.
Emma Lingan, Michael Augello and Jim Parsons discuss Alex Ovechkin re-signing in Washington, Frederik Andersen joining the Oilers, John Carlson signing with the Lightning and much more.
NHL free agency got off to a frenzied start on Wednesday, July 1. Big-ticket players John Carlson (Tampa Bay Lightning), Sergei Bobrovsky (Toronto Maple Leafs), Boone Jenner (Washington Capitals), Jacob Trouba (San Jose Sharks), Mario Ferraro (Winnipeg Jets) and Mason…
Following the hiring of Corey Dickerson this offseason — who has received significant buy-in from the Rays outfielders this season — and by having Kevin Kiermaier in camp during Spring Training, the Rays outfield has quietly become one of the better defensive groups in baseball. They have taken an unconventional approach to doing so as […]
Pittsburgh Steelers’ seventh-round pick Eli Heidenreich revealed on Christian Kuntz’s podcast that he almost landed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers […] This article originally appeared on Steelers Now : Steelers Rookie Eli Heidenreich Shares Wild Draft Day Story
49ers TE George Kittle praises Mike Evans' veteran savvy and impact, saying he's "all-in" on the star receiver ahead of the 2026 NFL season.
Fanatics founder Michael Rubin held his annual "White Party" in the Hamptons on Wednesday and brought out a star-studded list of guests.
Hello friends! For this week’s Rays Reacts poll we asked how you felt about Junior Caminero returning to the Home Run Derby after his second place showing in 2025, where he was unable to match Cal Raleigh’s 18 homeruns in the final round, topping out at 15 at Atlanta’s Truist Park after belting 8 to […]
What has transpired in the last week or so, in terms of American League East baseball, cannot happen again. After play concluded on Wednesday, the Yankees had turned in seven consecutive losses, while the Rays won seven consecutive contests, flipping the standings completely. What was a 3.5 game division lead at the start of this […]
Junior Caminero is at it again. The Rays’ third baseman took Seth Lugo deep in the first inning on Wednesday, giving him a home run in six consecutive games. Caminero is just two home runs behind Yordan Alvarez for the lead in the American League. 1. Swanson’s massive game The Cubs piled up 23 runs […]
The Tampa Bay Lightning have added one of the biggest names available on the free-agent market. The Lightning have signed defenseman John Carlson to a two-year contract worth $17 million total, carrying an $8.5 million average annual value. The Lightning confirmed the signing, with GM Julien BriseBois filling the hole on the right side of the blue line left by Darren Raddysh, who was signed and traded to the Toronto Maple Leafs last week. Beating Out the Champs Carlson reached the open m...
Julien BriseBois waited until later in the day to nab the top defenseman left on the market, but he got his man as the Tampa Bay Lightning sign John Carlson to a two-year deal with an AAV of $8.5 million. We’ll have more on the signing later this afternoon, but it was a possibility we speculated about last month . The official press release: TAMPA BAY – The Tampa Bay Lightning have signed defenseman John Carlson to a two-year contract worth an AAV of $8.5 million, vice pre...
Defenseman John Carlson, whose rights the Carolina Hurricanes made a trade for with their final pick during the NHL Entry Draft on Saturday, ended up signing with the Tampa Bay Lighting. After all the rumors about the starting price for him being $10 million times two, or more, he ended up signing for $8.5 million […]
Tristan Wirfs is Joe’s favorite player. Love everything about him. He’s building a Hall of Fame career. But there is one thing that irks Joe when it comes to Wirfs. And it’s nothing against Wirfs in any way. To set […] The post Tristan Wirfs No. 53 appeared first on JoeBucsFan.com .