Tampa Bay Sports

Kiermaier powers up, Smyly sharp vs. Phils
Wednesday, March 16, 2016

PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. — The Phillies scored four in the eighth to defeat the Rays, 5-2, for a Grapefruit League victory at Charlotte Sports Park on Tuesday. Aaron Nola started for the Phillies and hit leadoff batter Logan Forsythe on the arm. Forsythe left the game with a left elbow contusion and was replaced by Juniel Querecuto. Brad Miller followed…

Archer gets Opening Day nod for Rays
Tuesday, March 15, 2016

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — Kevin Cash wasn’t exactly announcing breaking news on Monday when he told reporters what had been a foregone conclusion: Chris Archer will be the Rays’ Opening Day starter. “I think we all probably assumed [Archer would be the Opening Day starter],” the Rays’ manager said. “Not to be taken lightly … it’s quite an honor…

Buccaneers Bring Chris Conte Back
Tuesday, March 15, 2016

Continuing a busy first week in free agency, the Buccaneers have agreed to terms with productive safety Chris Conte. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have made several additions early in free agency designed to bolster an underperforming defense. On Sunday, the team brought back one of the regulars who did live up to expectations on that 2015 squad. NEWS: BUCS AGREE…

Buccaneers Sign CB Josh Robinson
Tuesday, March 15, 2016

The Bucs introduced CB Brent Grimes on Monday morning and then gave him a new partner in the secondary in the afternoon, signing former Vikings CB Josh Robinson to a one-year deal. Just hours after introducing the newest member of their secondary, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers gave him some additional help. The latest addition to a defense that is rapidly…

BURNS: THREE THINGS WE LEARNED FROM SHUTTING OUT COLUMBUS
Tuesday, March 15, 2016

The Tampa Bay Lightning have become road warriors of late. In their last multi-game road trip, the Bolts won all four games, the first time in franchise history Tampa Bay swept a road trip of at least four games. On Sunday in Columbus, the Lightning continued their hot play away from Amalie Arena. The Bolts blanked the Blue Jackets 4-0,…