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Yesterday’s off day following five straight wins wasn’t enough to slow down the Tampa Bay Rays on Tuesday night in Kansas City. The offense remained hot putting up a ten spot on the Royals as the Rays rolled to their sixth consecutive victory. The Rays trailed early in this one as Griffin Jax surrendered a […]
There could be real fireworks during the opening day of free agency, and the Toronto Maple Leafs remain prominently involved in discussions about potentially landing a superstar. Zach Werenski reportedly vetoed a trade to the Dallas Stars, Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman reports. The reigning Norris Trophy winner is still considering accepting a potential move to the…
Jac Caglianone is back in the lineup, but he’s only at DH, so Salvador Perez is batting sixth at first base. Nick Loftin is back, too, so at least the Royals have their second-string 3B in there again. The Royals already lost to this starter last week, and after a brilliant stretch where Noah Cameron […]
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Out of four NHL teams linked to soon-to-be free agent Sergei Bobrovsky, which one is the best fit for the team and the goaltender?
In the corresponding move following the Astros placing SS Jeremy Pena on IL, the team has recalled IF Ray Delgado. Delgado, 26, was acquired by Houston on June 10 from the Tampa Bay Rays for cash considerations. The Astros then promoted him to the major league club on June 12, and he made his MLB […]
Other than Tristan Wirfs, no NFL player has ever been named All-Pro at right and left tackle. Wirfs is a living legend in a lot of ways, a five-time Pro Bowler marching toward the Hall of Fame, though he has […] The post Tristan Wirfs Training With Greats appeared first on JoeBucsFan.com .
The first participant in the 2026 MLB Home Run Derby was unveiled on Tuesday.
Buccaneers Buccaneers OLB David Walker enters the second year of his career after being a fourth-round pick last year. Walker said the message for their entire defensive line this offseason is to rush the quarterback as one. “Just get off- that’s how we talk in the whole D-Line Room, that the number one thing is, […] The post NFC Notes: Xavier Legette, David Walker, Buccaneers, Panthers, Saints appeared first on NFLTradeRumors.co .
This was the 12th week of full minor league play (stats are entering play on Tuesday, June 30th). According to FanGraphs (which factors in age and proximity to the big leagues), prospect Caden Bodine has taken back over as the top performer in the system. His full season stat line is further below. Meanwhile, Aidan […]
The Rays have re-signed veteran outfielder Austin Slater to a minor league contract, per Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times. The Ballengee Group client is headed to Triple-A Durham. Tampa Bay designated Slater for assignment earlier in the month, and he elected free agency after clearing waivers last week. Slater went 6-for-22 with a […]
So on Saturday, in what Joe thought was a positive tone on a contract extension, Baker Mayfield simply said he and the Bucs just need to find the middle ground. Mayfield didn’t seem worried. And per Jeremy Fowler of ESPN, […] The post Jeremy Fowler: No Progress Between Bucs, Baker Mayfield But Neither Side Is Sweating appeared first on JoeBucsFan.com .
There are people out there who doubt Kyler Murray can thrive with the Minnesota Vikings, but Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield isn't one of them.
With the draft in the rearview mirror, things are focusing back on the ice for a few days. Five of the Lightning’s newest draft picks are attending with Stepan Shurygin the lone player not attending. A total of 27 players are skating in two different groups over the next couple of days with the always anticipated 3-on-3 tournament taking place at the end of the week. All of the on-ice sessions and the tournament are open to the public. FORWARDS (16) 65 ANDERBERG, Morgan 54 BURROWS, Hagen ...
Welcome to your Morning Cup of Joe, an eye-opener to help Joe’s readers ease into their busy workday with a few football links, wacky news and a pleasant distraction. Distraction of the Day Not only is self-proclaimed MILF Dianna Russini […] The post Morning Cup Of Joe appeared first on JoeBucsFan.com .
Buccaneers Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield said he plans to stay in the Tampa area regardless of whether he signs a new contract with the team, yet he wants to remain with the organization that he says first treated him well and reminds him of his time at Oklahoma. “I would love to be there,” Mayfield […] The post NFC Notes: Baker Mayfield, Jalon Daniels, Cesar Ruiz, Buccaneers, Saints appeared first on NFLTradeRumors.co .
Yesterday, Joe brought the first installment of the Loaf Watch series. Todd Bowles talked about Bucs “just taking plays off,” so Joe wants to look deeper into the Bucs’ post-bye games, the ones that sent Tampa Bay from a 6-2 […] The post Loaf Watch: Bills-Buccaneers appeared first on JoeBucsFan.com .
We have the latest round of results from MLB Reacts. The first question has to do with which division leader needs to have the most urgency at the deadline: Since this poll went out, the Yankees have been surpassed in the American League East by the Tampa Bay Rays, the Mariners are now a half […]
After a rather underwhelming June in which it felt at times that the Rays were in free fall destined to repeat the 2025 season spiral, they rebounded and rattled off five consecutive wins. Now, 81 games down and eight sweeps later, they again sit atop the AL East with sole possession of the division lead […]
The Edmonton Oilers may have an opportunity to reunite with a familiar face this summer. Following the 2026 NHL Draft, Tampa Bay Lightning general manager Julien BriseBois confirmed that veteran…
Sigh. The Rays refuse to go away. It’s not surprising. But it is infuriating, especially given the putrid state of basically the entire American League except for the Yanks and Tampa Bay. The Rays’ recent hot streak is particularly unfortutnate as the Yankees can’t buy a win right now, finishing a truly terrible four-game sweep […]
When a team drafts a guy in the seventh round, it is sort of a Hail Mary. It’s hard to find seventh-round picks who can make an impact as a rookie, forget making a team. For every Brock Purdy there […] The post Tez Johnson Thinks He Has Room To Grow appeared first on JoeBucsFan.com .
The Tampa Bay Rays signed infielder Nick Madrigal to a minor league contract. It was a short trip through free agency for Madrigal, who returned to the open market just a few days earlier when he declined an outright assignment to the Los Angeles Angels' Triple-A squad. The Angels Stint After missing the entire 2025 season due to shoulder surgery, Madrigal signed a minor league deal with Los Angeles last winter and was selected to the active roster at the end of May. He hit a respectable...
One of the Joes is a lot more pessimistic than the other when it comes to the 2026 Bucs. That doesn’t mean the Bucs cannot return to their division-winning ways. For the Joe typing here, it seems Tyler Sullivan of […] The post CBS Details “Worst Case” For 2026 Bucs appeared first on JoeBucsFan.com .
So what Buccaneers took plays off last season? Joe is seeking clarity beyond Lavonte David admitting to being called out for loafs and YaYa Diaby wagging a finger of shame at Bucs film. Today, Joe re-watched November’s Bucs-Patriots game with […] The post Loaf Watch: Bucs Vs. New England appeared first on JoeBucsFan.com .