Author: Tom Layberger
Rays’ Josh Lowe Heating Up At the Plate
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – Josh Lowe was laughing after reaching first base. His broken-bat single off Baltimore's Tyler Wells last Friday evening barely [...]
Rays Battle Through Injuries, Lead Wild Card At All-Star Break
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - The season’s unofficial first half concluded Sunday afternoon at Tropicana Field in a manner consistent with how things have g [...]
Lightning Sign Cirelli, Sergachev, Cernak To Eight-Year Deals; Palat Not Returning
TAMPA, Fla. – Following the trade of defenseman Ryan McDonagh to Nashville earlier this month, Lightning general manager Julien BriseBois expressed i [...]
Rays Notebook: Wander Franco Out 5-8 Weeks; Yandy’s Torrid Stretch
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – Kevin Cash sat in the dugout Monday afternoon and proceeded to go through a lengthy list of injured players and their status.
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Rays Notebook: 28 Pitchers Used; Harold Ramirez’s Hot Streak
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – The number of pitchers used in the above title does not include Brett Phillips who, after three appearances on the mound, migh [...]
Holiday Weekend Saw Lightning Sign Nick Paul, Trade Ryan McDonagh
TAMPA, Fla. - Julien BriseBois had to play the numbers game in determining Ryan McDonagh had to be dealt. After all, the salary cap era is all about [...]
Rays Notebook: Willy, Bross, Ozzie Return; Sizzling Shane
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – Familiar faces returned to Tropicana Field on Tuesday when the Rays opened a two-game series against the Brewers.
After mak [...]
The Lightning Should Be Celebrated For What They Have Accomplished
Credit: Tampa Bay Lightning
TAMPA, Fla. - For the second straight year the Stanley Cup was presented at Amalie Arena. Unlike last summer, though, [...]
Stanley Cup Is Getting On A Plane As Lightning Spoil Avs’ Party
Credit: Tampa Bay Lightning
TAMPA, Fla. - The Stanley Cup has to get on a plane to Tampa. Do not bet on it making an appearance Sunday night at Am [...]
Lightning Pushed To Brink As Emotional Jon Cooper Insinuates Winning Goal Should Not Have Counted
Game 4, Credit Tampa Bay Lightning
TAMPA, Fla. - It was an odd finish to the game and an odd finish to the Lightning’s postgame press conferences. [...]