A pep talk to the top

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Sunday, Aug 16, 2026

 
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Rays push it to 10th, lose 1st back-to-back games in nearly a month

Starter Ian Seymour gives up a pair of home runs, and the offense fails to convert several opportunities. Read more.

 
 
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Two decades later, Ken Hagan still believes the Rays belong in Tampa

The County Commissioner is a passionate advocate of keeping Major League Baseball in Tampa Bay. Can he finally bring the team across the bridge? Read more.

 
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Rays’ journey to top of standings started with a pep talk in St. Louis

Baseball operations president Erik Neander’s address to team before the season opener has played out well so far. But 2025 lurks as a cautionary tale. Read more.

 
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In bullpen shuffle, Rays call up Joe Boyle, send down Chris Roycroft

Notes | After opening the season in the Rays rotation, Boyle has spent time at Triple-A Durham, compiling a 9.13 ERA. Read more.

 
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What’s at stake? Just millions, a Bucs season and Vita Vea’s career

A contract impasse with the Pro Bowl defensive tackles is not yet at crisis mode, but the clock will soon start ticking. Read more.

 

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Sacks are sexy, but Elijah Roberts and Bucs D-line have improved vs. run

The second-year pro got to the QB Friday but was jazzed about two tackles for loss in the run game. Read more.

Today's newsletter was compiled by Traci Johnson.

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