TAMPA, Fla. – The passing of Florida’s name, image and likeness bill is something Corey Staniscia describes as “lifechanging.” His tireless work with state representative Chip LaMarca (R-Lighthouse Point) on authoring the bill and seeing it go into effect last July 1 is something that…
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TAMPA, Fla. – Demetris Harris has seen a number of quarterbacks come and go during his six years at USF. Hence, the offensive lineman can be excused for pausing when asked Tuesday if this was the first time in his five years as an active…
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ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – Taylor Walls has impressed with several highlight-reel plays this season whether he has been at short, which has mostly been the case during Wander Franco’s absence, second or third. Walls’ performance at the plate? He entered the past weekend’s series against…
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ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – Drew Rasmussen was in cruise control from the start when he got Baltimore leadoff batter, Cedric Mullins, looking at a called third strike. The 27-year-old righthander from Puyallup, Wash. made quick work of the Orioles’ lineup and found himself three outs…
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ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – What a difference a year makes. Heading into play last August 12, the Baltimore Orioles were in the midst of a 19-game losing streak in which they were outscored by a little more than five runs per game. At 38-75, they…
Read More Brett Phillips Returns To Trop With Orioles Chasing Rays In Wild Card Battle
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – When Jalen Beeks was shown warming up in the bullpen during the third inning Sunday at Detroit, the immediate thought was that something was wrong with Drew Rasmussen. Fortunately, Rasmussen was not injured. Manager Kevin Cash has noted in recent weeks…
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ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – Tampa Bay Rays relief pitcher J.P. Feyereisen will read to children at the Largo Public Library on Monday, Aug. 8 at 2 p.m. It will be the team’s second “Reading with the Rays” event this season. In the first such event…
Read More J.P. Feyereisen To Participate In Reading Event At Largo Public Library
TAMPA, Fla. – At 6-foot-3 and 226 pounds, Gerry Bohanon has the look of a quarterback that can hoist the USF offense upon his considerable shoulders. The Baylor transfer also sounded comfortable and confident as he stood at the podium during Wednesday afternoon’s media session…
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TAMPA, Fla. – Business is business. That is what Brett Phillips said in a video he posted to his Twitter account in which he thanked fans for their support during his two years playing with his hometown Rays. The business side of baseball resulted in…
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ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – The Rays did not acquire David Peralta with 2023 in mind. Rather, the veteran outfielder, who will be a free agent after this season, was brought on board to provide an immediate jolt to what too often has been a young…
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