Saturday, Jun 20, 2026

Rays happy to be home, show it with win vs. familiar-looking Nationals

After greeting some former teammates and staffers, the Rays improve their majors-best home record with a much-needed victory. Read more.

Rays reinstate OF Jonny DeLuca from injured list, DFA Austin Slater

DeLuca’s absence coincided with the team’s 7-15 skid following a sizzling 22-4 run. Read more.

How to idolize Messi? For this Rays OF, start with a trio of tattoos

Victor Mesa Jr. doesn’t hide his affection for the international soccer star, who is back in the World Cup with defending champion Argentina. Read more.

Florida AG James Uthmeier enters MLB Pride Night controversy

The Justice Department said it was investigating the league on Thursday. Read more.

Losing Darren Raddysh stings, but that doesn’t mean it’s a mistake

The sample size of elite play was simply too small to justify a contract that would have been one of the Lightning’s largest expenditures. Read more.

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Son of NFL standout Antonio Freeman scores for US in World Cup win

Alex Freeman helps send the Americans past Australia and into the knockout round. Read more.

Today's newsletter was compiled by Traci Johnson.

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