Friday, Oct 16, 2026

Rays are not surviving if Junior Caminero has more days like this

The young Tampa Bay superstar was flailing at pitches outside the strike zone in Thursday’s ALCS loss in Cleveland. Read more.

Rays fall short in ALCS Game 3 as Guardians rally against Griffin Jax

Tampa Bay takes a one-run lead on Chandler Simpson’s two-run triple in the fourth inning, but it doesn’t last long. Read more.

MLB officials mulling whether to postpone ALCS Game 4 due to bad weather

Notes | With forecasts calling for day/night rain Friday, there may be a proactive move to push Games 4 and 5 back a day in Cleveland. Read more.

Tampa council approves Rays stadium bond vote after initial denial

Council member Bill Carlson joined the meeting virtually for the second vote, which passed. Read more.

Victor Hedman lifts Lightning to overtime win over Seattle Kraken

Brandon Hagel scores twice, and Hedman nets the game-winner just over two minutes into the extra period. Read more.

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Rookie linebacker Josiah Trotter is emerging as leader of Bucs defense

The rookie second-round pick tops the club in nearly every significant defensive category despite missing a game. Read more.

Bucs quarterback Baker Mayfield appears out Sunday against Steelers

After testing his grip and throwing ability with an injured thumb on Wednesday, Mayfield was not practicing on Thursday. Read more.

Today's newsletter was compiled by Frank Pastor.

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