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Rays 1B Yandy Díaz reinstated from restricted list after missing seven games for personal reasons
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — The Tampa Bay Rays reinstated first baseman Yandy Díaz from the restricted list on Friday after the defending AL batting champion missed seven games because of personal family reasons. Díaz, who had not played since the All-Star break, was back in his customary...
Rays agree to terms with first-round pick Theo Gillen
The Rays agreed with first-round pick Theo Gillen on a $4.3729M bonus, reports Jim Callis of MLB Pipeline (X link). That’s full slot value associated with the 18th overall selection. A 6’3″ infielder from a Texas high school, Gillen ranked as a middle of the first round talent by...
Good Samaritan saves driver’s life after crash near Dick Misener Bridge
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - The driver of a Tesla is recovering after he crashed into the Gulf on Wednesday. He lost control on the Dick Misener Bridge and ended up in the water. A nearby boater saw the whole thing and rushed to save the driver’s life. Eric Astemborski’s...
Family of teen lightning strike victim gives update on son
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The family of 17-year-old Miguel Smet said he was doing well physically one day after being struck by lightning in downtown St. Petersburg. They told Spectrum News he was focused on the recovery of a friend who remained hospitalized after she was also hit by the bolt.
St. Pete home deemed 'uninhabitable' after fire causes significant damage
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - A St. Petersburg home in the Coquina Key neighborhood was deemed "uninhabitable" after a fire on Friday, fire crews said. St. Pete Fire Rescue said they responded to the reported structure fire in the 4300 block of Menhaden Drive Southeast at around 5 p.m. Crews said they found heavy smoke and towering flames coming from an attached carport on the west side of the single-story home.
Rays Acquire Cole Sulser From Mets
The Rays announced they’ve acquired reliever Cole Sulser from the Mets for cash and optioned him to Triple-A Durham. Tampa Bay had three openings on the 40-man roster, so no further moves were necessary. New York had designated Sulser for assignment on Monday as the corresponding move for the...
Bay Area native creates Tampa Black History Card game
TAMPA, Fla. — A Tampa native who is also a local historian recently launched a game that incorporates the city’s Black history using something we all love. Ashley Morrow is the creator of the Black Tampa Historians card game. She said she wanted to educate people about the area's rich Black history using something interactive.
Potbelly Update — Still No Time Soon!
Updating the story that we last updated in our May 28 New Tampa issue, despite some other recent published reports that said that Potbelly Sandwich Works was getting ready to announce an opening date in the former Oronzo Honest Italian space in The Walk at Highwoods Preserve plaza on BBD, I can assure you that the earliest the popular sandwich shop with more than 425 locations across the U.S. is still at least several months away from being able to open here.
BayCare doctors collaborate to create new procedure to treat atrial fibrillation
TAMPA, Fla. — Two BayCare doctors are helping revolutionize heart care. Thoracic and cardiac surgeon Dr. Andrew Sherman and clinical cardiac electrophysiologist Dr. Kevin Makati collaborated to develop what they call “a more effective approach” to treating atrial fibrillation. Traditionally, the Cox-Maze IV procedure has been used...
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