Thursday, Aug 20, 2026

It wasn’t how they Drew it up, but Rays rally and hang on to beat Jays

A combination of muscle and hustle gives Tampa Bay a comfortable lead, but starter Drew Rasmussen nearly gives it all away. Read more.

Rays place Mesa on IL in series of moves that include Piper call-up

Notes | The team will carry three catchers and be short a left-handed-hitting outfielder. Plus, reliever Jesse Scholtens is sent down as Chris Roycroft returns. Read more.

Time to ponder how the Rays handle the rotation in the postseason

The starters are the backbone of the team but there are issues about workloads and health going into the season’s final stretch. Read more.

Vita Vea gets $30 million in new money, with Bucs through 2027

The nose tackle ends his hold-in and will earn $24 million each of the next two years. Read more.

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Bucs’ Pyburn among 16 players granted 5th year of college eligibility

The undrafted free agent had two sacks in his NFL preseason debut last Friday against the Jets. Read more.

‘Hungry’ and ‘overlooked,’ USF defense is united in spirit and purpose

Defensive coordinator Josh Aldridge and strength coach Antonio Turner make sure the unit jells on and off the field. Read more.

Today's newsletter was compiled by Frank Pastor.

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