Rays 3, Tigers 1
Leftwich beats out Luke McCown for Tampa Bay’s starting quarterback jobTAMPA, Fla. — Tampa Bay’s extended quarterback derby is over. Byron Leftwich will start the regular-season opener against the Dallas Cowboys. Tigers 6, Rays 2
All-Star pitcher Scott Kazmir traded from Rays to AL West-leading AngelsANAHEIM, Calif. — Scott Kazmir didn’t see it coming. Michael Vick’s debut with Eagles generates more hype than points; Philly beats Jaguars 33-32
Buccaneers QB derby nears end as Leftwich takes lead in 10-6 loss to DolphinsTAMPA, Fla. — The race for Tampa Bay’s starting quarterback job may finally have a clear-cut winner. Marco Scutaro scores on wild pitch in 9th as Blue Jays avoid sweep with 3-2 win over RaysTORONTO — The Tampa Bay Rays’ chase for the AL wild card took a hit. So did two members of the umpiring crew. Blue Jays 3, Rays 2
Michael Vick’s long-anticipated return to the field follows up a court visitPHILADELPHIA — Michael Vick will start his day in bankruptcy court and end it on a football field. Rays 7, Blue Jays 3
Rays OF Carl Crawford out of lineup against Toronto because of sore lower backTORONTO — Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Carl Crawford was held out of the lineup Tuesday night with muscle tightness in his lower back and is likely to miss another game, too. Disgraced ex-NBA referee Donaghy jailed again, accused of violating probation by missing workTAMPA, Fla. — Disgraced former NBA referee Tim Donaghy was back behind bars Tuesday, accused of violating his federal probation by not showing up for work, the U.S. Marshals Service said. Disgraced ex-NBA referee Tim Donaghy jailed again in Florida on probation violationTAMPA, Fla. — Disgraced former NBA referee Tim Donaghy is back behind bars after he was accused of violating probation by not showing up for work. Disgraced referee Tim Donaghy jailed again in Florida for federal rule violationTAMPA, Fla. — Disgraced former NBA referee Tim Donaghy is back behind bars. Disgraced referee Donaghy jailed again in Florida for federal rule violationTAMPA, Fla. — Disgraced former NBA referee Tim Donaghy is back behind bars. Carlos Pena and Ben Zobrist homer as Rays rough up Roy Halladay, beat Blue Jays 12-7TORONTO — Carlos Pena and Ben Zobrist each homered and the Tampa Bay Rays handed Toronto’s Roy Halladay his worst outing in more than two years, beating the slumping Blue Jays 12-7 on Monday night. Rays 12, Blue Jays 7
Morris will not rush decision between Leftwich and McCown as Buccaneers starting quarterbackTAMPA, Fla. — No more deadlines on choosing Tampa Bay’s starting quarterback. Byron Leftwich and Luke McCown will get another chance to prove who’s the best choice to lead the Buccaneers into the regular season. Torn biceps will sideline Buccaneers linebacker Angelo Crowell for seasonTAMPA, Fla. — The Tampa Bay Buccaneers say linebacker Angelo Crowell will miss the season with a torn biceps muscle. Leftwich and McCown await decision on Buccaneers starting quarterback jobTAMPA, Fla. — Raheem Morris is keeping his options open on Tampa Bay’s starting quarterback. Rangers 4, Rays 0
Rays 5, Rangers 4, 10 innings
Kazmir takes shutout into the 8th, Zobrist and Pena homer as Tampa Bay beats Texas 5-3ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Scott Kazmir took a shutout into the eighth inning, and Ben Zobrist and Carlos Pena homered on consecutive pitches as the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Texas Rangers 5-3 on Friday night. Rays 5, Rangers 3
Orioles 8, Rays 7
Roberts hits grand slam, Reimold adds 3-run shot as Baltimore beats Tampa BayST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Brian Roberts hit his fourth career grand slam and Nolan Reimold added a three-run shot, leading the Baltimore Orioles past the Tampa Bay Rays 8-7 on Thursday night. Bucs cornerback Talib arrested for allegedly punching taxi driverTAMPA, Fla. — Tampa Bay cornerback Aqib Talib was held out of practice Thursday after police say he punched a taxi driver and was jailed on charges of simple battery and resisting arrest without violence. Denard Span scores past Ivan Rodriguez as Twins again spoil Pudge’s Texas return with 5-4 winARLINGTON, Texas — The Minnesota Twins want to remind everyone they’re playing games that matter, too. Rays 3, Orioles 1
Rays 5, Orioles 4
Rays manager Joe Maddon looks to keep his team loose by changing hair colorST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Joe Maddon is in favor of the change at the top of Tampa Bay’s on-field leadership. Bucs safety Tanard Jackson suspended 4 games for violating NFL substances abuse policyTAMPA, Fla. — The Tampa Bay Buccaneers will open the season without safety Tanard Jackson, who apologized Tuesday for his four-game suspension for violating the NFL’s substances of abuse policy. San Diego State pitcher Stephen Strasburg and Nationals highlight deadline deals at $15MNEW YORK — Stephen Strasburg set a standard even before setting foot on a professional baseball field. Pitcher Stephen Strasburg and Nationals beat deadline and agree to $15M dealNEW YORK — Stephen Strasburg and the Washington Nationals agreed to a record contract just before Monday’s midnight deadline, a four-year deal that will pay the hard-throwing right-hander slightly more than $15.1 million. Pitcher Stephen Strasburg and Nationals beat deadline and agree to dealNEW YORK — Stephen Strasburg and the Washington Nationals agreed to a contract just before Monday’s midnight deadline. |