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Tuesday, May 05, 2026
He is among the greatest players in Tampa Bay history, but age, contract, salary cap and disappointment are all factors in the story. Read more.
The emergence of youthful contenders like Montreal and Buffalo has put pressure on Tampa Bay to make improvements. Read more.
Taylor Walls also has a big hit, Nick Martinez delivers a strong five-inning start, and the bullpen takes it from there. Read more.
Dive deep every weekday into all things Bucs, Rays, Lightning, USF and more with award-winning Times journalist Rick Stroud. If it’s major Tampa Bay sports news, he’s talking about it.
The DH has been one of the top hitters in the American League so far this season. Read more.
Orlando blew a 3-1 series lead and got eliminated by Detroit in the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs. Read more.
Today's newsletter was compiled by Traci Johnson and Frank Pastor.
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