With the NBA Playoffs well underway, it’s an exciting time to dive into the sport if you’re not familiar with it. The Conference Finals are the last series of games to determine which two teams will face off in the Championship Finals in just a…
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Rays Notebook: Kiermaier Hot Atop The Order; Sizzling Shane
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – Following Tuesday night’s 4-0 win over the Marlins in which he hit a leadoff inside-the-park home run, Kevin Kiermaier said that he jokes with the coaching staff over his approach as a leadoff batter. “I tell them, ‘Hey, if you guys…
Read More Rays Notebook: Kiermaier Hot Atop The Order; Sizzling ShanePanthers Weep As Lightning Sweep
TAMPA, Fla. – The Lightning had two goals negated in the space of 1:55 in the second period, and at one point in the middle period, they were being outshot 29-6. Yet, thanks to goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy and a level of pride, will, and determination…
Read More Panthers Weep As Lightning SweepBolts Cooper ‘We Haven’t Done Anything Yet’
TAMPA, Fla. – The Tampa Bay Lightning are looking like they’re dominating selves going for their third Stanley Cup in a row. The Bolts have dominated the Florida Panthers after getting by the Toronto Maple Leafs in the first round but Bolts head coach Jon…
Read More Bolts Cooper ‘We Haven’t Done Anything Yet’Bolts Take Game 3 With 5-1 Win Over Florida Panthers
TAMPA, Fla. – Tampa Bay Lightning are poised to sweep the series against the Florida Panthers after a 5-1 win at Amalie Arena Sunday. The Lightning take a commanding 3-0 lead against the Florida Panthers in the series, with the next matchup Monday at 7:00…
Read More Bolts Take Game 3 With 5-1 Win Over Florida PanthersMcClanahan, Rasmussen A Formidable Duo In Rays Rotation
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – Following Tuesday night’s win over Detroit at Tropicana Field, Shane McClanahan noted that he battled through his start without being up to the standard he desired. The fact the 25-year-old lefthander threw seven innings and allowed only a single run in…
Read More McClanahan, Rasmussen A Formidable Duo In Rays RotationLightning Notebook: Ross Colton’s Playoff Success; Chance To Sweep At Amalie
TAMPA, Fla. – After scoring twice in a 5-2 win over Toronto in Game 4 of the Lightning’s first-round series, Ross Colton spoke about how he wanted to be a part of the energy of playoff hockey that he enjoyed watching while growing up in…
Read More Lightning Notebook: Ross Colton’s Playoff Success; Chance To Sweep At AmalieRays McClanahan On His New Pitch And Experience At NHL Lightning Playoff Game
Shane McClanahan is a Florida native, pitched for USF in college, and now is trying to continue to stay the ace of the Tampa Bay Rays pitching staff. Sugar Shane is one of the top strikeout leaders in the American League, and he credits his changeup,…
Read More Rays McClanahan On His New Pitch And Experience At NHL Lightning Playoff GameRays Notebook: Rasmussen Rolling; Strained Hammy Lands Margot On IL
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – Drew Rasmussen has been on a roll for the Rays. Friday night’s outing against the Blue Jays marked the fourth straight start in which the 26-year-old righthander went at least five innings and allowed no more than one run. The last…
Read More Rays Notebook: Rasmussen Rolling; Strained Hammy Lands Margot On ILLightning And Panthers Meet In The Playoffs For The Second Straight Year
TAMPA, Fla. – The Lightning and Panthers meet in the playoffs for the second straight year. The second-round series gets underway in Sunrise on Tuesday night. The teams met in the opening round last year, with the Lightning taking the series in six games. The…
Read More Lightning And Panthers Meet In The Playoffs For The Second Straight Year