John Romano

2-Minute Drill | It took almost every last second, but Tampa Bay came from behind to beat the Falcons on Sunday.

Closer Pete Fairbanks blows a save in the ninth, and Tampa Bay falls in 10 innings against the Guardians.

After biding his time for two years, Tucker may see an expanded role if Rachaad White’s groin injury is significant.

John Romano | Any illusion that the Rays and their fans might enjoy an open-air stadium has been obliterated at Steinbrenner Field.

John Romano | A new ownership group is the first step. Figuring out a stadium solution could be a more difficult challenge.

John Romano | After four consecutive lopsided victories, the Rays lose to Baltimore on a night when not much goes right.

John Romano | Tampa Bay’s first professional women’s soccer team wins the USL title with a victory against Fort Lauderdale.

John Romano | A short-term rental agreement doesn’t solve all the problems, but it gives everyone more time for solutions.

John Romano | Tampa Bay was on top of the baseball world at this moment in 2023. Very little has gone right since the star shortstop was suspended.

Using a massive tourist base as a lure, Orlando says it has funding and a stadium plan in place. But will MLB be impressed?

Tampa Bay drops another game at its borrowed home, this time 4-3 to the Astros on a late homer.

Notes | The small-town rookie got a crude, yet cool introduction to the ways of Bleacher Creatures in his first Bronx experience.

The Windup | Max Fried and two Yankees relievers combine to limit Tampa Bay to one hit and only five baserunners.

The Windup | The rookie centerfielder bangs into the wall while making an impressive catch and ends up losing his batting gloves.

John Romano | Legally, St. Pete has no choice but to repair the stadium. The devil is not just in the details, but the timeline and cost, too.

The Windup | Arguably Tampa Bay’s most consistent starter in 2024, Littell has struggled at times this spring.

Notes | The Rays were hoping Jimenez might provide a potent bat at DH, but Mead forced their hand with a hot bat in the spring.

The team says it was one of many possibilities, although the city and county did not immediately embrace the idea.

John Romano | The team could be sold. A stadium could be built in Tampa. Or the status quo could go on indefinitely.

John Romano | It does no one any good for the team to remain in baseball purgatory while the owner and politicians snipe at each other.