Baker Mayfield says contract talks ‘not close,’ sets deadline for deal

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Saturday, Jun 06, 2026

 

After rough stretch, Rays look like the Rays again, cruise by Marlins

Drew Rasmussen delivers a dominant start, and some early runs put Tampa Bay, which had lost eight of its previous 10, in a good spot. Read more.

 
 

Taylor Walls rejoins Rays lineup, Chandler Simpson exits due to thumb

Notes | The slumping speedy outfielder grounds out twice and then leaves the game in Miami in the third inning. Read more.

 

Baker Mayfield says contract talks ‘not close,’ sets deadline for deal

The Bucs quarterback is in the final season of a three-year, $100 million pact signed in 2024. Read more.

 

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Tampa Spartans have to wait a day for another shot at baseball history

UT can become the first team to win three straight NCAA Division II championships with a win over West Chester. Read more.

 

Lightning’s Anthony Cirelli is runner-up in voting for Selke Trophy

He is one of five Tampa Bay players who received votes for the award, which goes to the NHL’s top defensive forward. Read more.

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