Sunday, May 31, 2026

Drew Rasmussen’s rough start puts Rays in bad spot in loss to Angels

Tampa Bay never recovers from a first-inning grand slam in losing for the fifth time in six games. Read more.

How handling of depth issues helped Rays climb to top of standings

They gave some rostered players larger roles, summoned help from Triple A and went outside to fill certain holes. Read more.

No shirts? No problem, as Rays turn the Trop bleachers into a party

The “Tarps Off” fad that has gained momentum around MLB in recent weeks has now taken over the leftfield bleachers at Tropicana Field. Read more.

Rays’ player union rep says initial positions are ‘different arguments’

Notes | Hoping “stubbornness” isn’t the issue, Drew Rasmussen says bridging the gap between the initial proposals by the owners and players for a new labor agreement will be “interesting.” Read more.

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Bucs are bigger, and they say better, on the defensive line

One of the NFL’s worst rushing defenses has some new anchors to go with Vita Vea. Read more.

UT baseball rides 7-run 3rd to rout of Bentley in NCAA Division II tourney

The second-seeded Spartans will play No. 6 Point Loma (Calif.) in a second-round game on Monday. Read more.

Today's newsletter was compiled by Frank Pastor.

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