For the Lightning, the postseason spotlight shines on these 4 players

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Junior Caminero keeps promise to mom as Rays extend win streak to 6

The third baseman’s tying homer, then a pair of bases-loaded walks with two outs in the ninth, lead to a win over the White Sox for AL-best Tampa Bay. Read more.

 
 

Much work remains after Hillsborough’s workshop on Rays stadium deal

More specifics surrounding Hillsborough’s talks with the Rays have been publicized, but there is still not much certainty. Read more.

 

It’s far from a done deal, but this Rays stadium might just survive

A majority of Hillsborough County commissioners want to vote yes, but they could use some assistance from the Rays. Read more.

 

Rays excited to see Brandon Lowe, who’s off to hot start with Pirates

Notes | The weekend series in Pittsburgh will provide a reunion with one of the longest-serving Tampa Bay players. Read more.

 

Plant City’s Parker Messick has no-hit bid broken up in 9th inning

The Guardians lefty and former Plant City High and FSU standout equals a career best with nine strikeouts in eight-plus innings, his longest outing in the majors. Read more.

 

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For the Lightning, the postseason spotlight shines on these 4 players

They will need to perform in order for Tampa Bay to get back to the promised land of a Stanley Cup championship. Read more.

 

Lightning’s playoff opener vs. Canadiens scheduled for Sunday in Tampa

Game 1 of the first-round series against Montreal will be a 5:45 p.m. start at Benchmark International Arena. Read more.

 

Clearwater, Pinellas County to vote on Phillies term sheet

The Philadelphia Phillies are planning a $205 million revamp of their Clearwater spring training campus. Read more.

Today's newsletter was compiled by  Frank Pastor.

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