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Late penalty-kick save preserves shutout as Tampa Bay Sun ties DC Power
TAMPA — Goalkeeper Ashley Orkus turned in a seven-save shutout, stopping a penalty kick in the final minutes, as Tampa Bay Sun FC tied DC Power 0-0 Saturday night at Riverfront Stadium on the campus of Blake High School. Though Orkus’ efforts kept the Sun (0-0-2) unbeaten, they continue...
Manuel Rodriguez's season has been another Tampa Bay Rays pitching success
There is a very long list of pitching success the Tampa Bay Rays have had over the last handful of seasons. They've added to that legacy this season as well, and that includes the development of Manuel Rodriguez. He has been a part of this 2024 bullpen that has consistently kept Tampa Bay in games, just the way they have for many seasons prior.
Rays OF addresses his big gaffe with Shohei Ohtai home run ball
Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Jose Siri donated a very valuable souvenir to a fan on Saturday night, but he did so unknowingly. Shohei Ohtani blasted a walk-off grand slam to lift his Los Angeles Dodgers to a 7-3 win over the Rays at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, Calif. The homer also happened to be... The post Rays OF addresses his big gaffe with Shohei Ohtai home run ball appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
The Fallacy of the Tampa Bay Rays
The narrative critiques the Tampa Bay Rays' approach to team building and their repeated trade-deadline sell-offs, pointing to a broader issue in Major League Baseball (MLB). Despite recent successes and being well-run, the Rays are criticized for valuing regular-season performance over World Series victories. The author argues that this mindset reveals a troubling acceptance within baseball culture, contrasting it with how other sports hold teams accountable for postseason failures. The piece highlights the discrepancies in expectations based on financial investment, warning against the notion that "it takes more than money to win" without recognizing the importance of spending.
New cafe opens in St. Pete’s Edge District
August 24, 2024 - Café Copa has officially opened at 1043 Central Avenue in St. Petersburg’s growing Edge District. It offers in-house coffee and espresso, breakfast sandwiches, a lunch menu and a full bar. The café, adjacent to COPA, features extended evening hours, live entertainment and event space.
Rays Designate Rob Brantly For Assignment
The Rays announced that catcher Rob Brantly was designated for assignment. Catcher Ben Rortvedt was activated from the team’s family emergency list in the corresponding move, and Rortvedt will resume his usual share of the catching duties with Alex Jackson. Rortvedt was initially placed the paternity list last week, but Bally Sports’ Tricia Whitaker reported (via X) that Rortvedt was moved to the family emergency list in order to spend a bit of extra time with the newborn baby.
St. Pete mayor discusses city employees' rescinded bonuses
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Mayor Ken Welch says finalizing a multi-party agreement to make the $6.5 billion redevelopment of the Historic Gas Plant District happen was no small task. He told Spectrum News that's why bonuses totaling $250,000 were given to 17 staff members who worked on that effort.
Residents get second chance tax holiday heading into peak storm season
OLDSMAR, Fla. — It’s been a few weeks since several parts of the state saw impacts of Debby. Residents can prepare for the rest of storm season by stocking up and preparing emergency kits now. Saturday kicks off the second chance to take advantage of the Disaster Preparedness...
Around Town: South Pinellas news briefs
ST. PETERSBURG — The St. Petersburg Housing Authority brought together residents of Jordan Park, youth from Job Corps, and community volunteers for a workday at the Jordan Park Community Garden on Aug. 8. Participants worked together to prepare the garden for the upcoming fall planting season by distributing mulch and soil to raised planting beds.
New bat dog for Clearwater Threshers makes unforgettable field debut
CLEARWATER, Fla. (CBS) -- A furry friend of the Phillies is taking center stage this weekend and we aren't talking about the Phanatic.Lucy May, the Clearwater Threshers' newest bat dog, had herself a field day during her third-inning debut at BayCare Ballpark Friday evening.The Single-A affiliate of the Philadelphia Phillies, the Threshers, AKA the Clearwater Beach Dogs, may have fallen to the Dunedin Blue Jays in Friday's matchup, but the team will surely remember the game for a different reason.Ten-month-old Lucy May is taking over her adopted older sister Layla's job as the Threshers' bat dog. Layla retired during a game...
Career criminal arrested 74 times in Hillsborough now arrested in Clearwater for defrauding a hardware store
The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a habitual offender after an Organized Retail Theft Unit investigation revealed a barcode manipulation scheme targeting Lowe’s stores across Hillsborough County and Clearwater. Mark Brents, 57, who has been in prison eleven times and has been booked into the Orient Road...
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