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Tuesday, Apr 21, 2026

 

Lightning may have to do without Charle-Edouard D’Astous in Game 2

Already down 1-0 to Montreal, Tampa Bay is expected to be without a key defenseman. Read more.

 
 

3 ways the Lightning can flip the script vs. the Canadiens in Game 2

Tampa Bay never expected to sweep its first-round series. The Bolts can even things up Tuesday night. Read more.

 

Rays have an NL Central problem, made worse by Monday’s loss to Reds

Junior Caminero’s reaction to a play by shortstop Elly De La Cruz kind of sums up the frustrating night for the home team. Read more.

 

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Rays bullpen woes grow with Mason Englert injured, Edwin Uceta delayed

Trevor Martin is called up to make his major-league debut in place of Englert, who has forearm tightness. Read more.

 

Bucs face leadership void left by Mike Evans, Lavonte David departures

As offseason workouts begin, “it’s a new team and you’ve got to adjust,” says center Graham Barton. Read more.

Today's newsletter was compiled by Traci Johnson.

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