Plus: Rays, local leaders celebrate stadium 'first step'

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Saturday, May 16, 2026

 

He’s alive! After an awful debut, Cedric Mullins comes up big for Rays

Tampa Bay beats the Marlins on Friday with the free-agent centerfielder providing four hits, including a home run. Read more.

 
 

Rays, local leaders celebrate ‘first step’ in stadium deal talks

Mayor Jane Castor and Hillsborough County Commissioner Ken Hagan praise the draft agreement. Read more.

 

Keeping the Rays bullpen fresh is a nightly challenge with injuries

Three starters and two relievers have missed chunks of the season, which means manager Kevin Cash is cautious with workloads. Read more.

 

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How soap hockey went from a Tampa man’s bachelor party to ESPN

The Big Boy Soap Hockey Tournament returns today in Riverview. Admission is free. Read more.

 

Tom Moore returns to Iowa, where he began more than 6 decades ago

The 87-year-old retired as the Bucs’ senior offensive consultant after the 2025 NFL season. Read more.

Today's newsletter was compiled by Traci Johnson.

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