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  • Beliveau called up for a day Torres sent to Minors

    BALTIMORE -- To help cover their bullpen for Sunday's game against the Orioles, the Rays recalled left-hander Jeff Beliveau from Triple-A Durham to serve a one-day stint in the Major Leagues, and they optioned left-hander Alex Torres back to Durham. Once Sunday's game is over, the plan is for Beliveau to be optioned back to the Minors. Beliveau got the news Saturday night following a ...

  • Odorizzi to take Prices spot in rotation on Monday

    Email BALTIMORE -- Jake Odorizzi joined the Rays on Sunday as the guy the Rays have tabbed to try and fill injured David Price's shoes. However, the Rays did manage to take advantage of the situation. The plan is to wait until the end of Sunday's game to activate Odorizzi, which allowed them to option Saturday's hero, Alex Torres, back to Triple-A Durham and recall left-hander ...

  • Joyce stays true to approach beats Os shift

    Email BALTIMORE -- Matt Joyce blistered a ball in his first at-bat of Saturday afternoon's game, only to see a ball that normally would be a base hit turn into a 4-3 groundout due to the Orioles' shifted infield. Discouraged, Joyce returned to the Rays' dugout considering his options. "The shift is tough," Joyce said. "After the first at-bat, I came in and told ...

  • Todays MLB starting lineups May 19

    Below are starting lineups that have been made public by the clubs. A lineup is not official until it is handed to the umpire. Additional lineups will be added as they become available: Atlanta Braves: 1. ...

  • Tampa Bay cigar events May 20 – 26

    Tom Ufer, aka CigarSmokingMan, is an avid cigar smoker. Always interested in all things cigar related, he enjoys smoking and reviewing cigars as well as keeping abreast of the latest cigar industry news. He lives near historic Ybor City and loves the rich background and history of that ...


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Movie Review

Zodiac: Director's Cut [DVD]

Zodiac: Director's Cut [DVD]

Note: The Director's Cut of Zodiac includes only a few minutes of additional footage and does not substantially change the film, thus my assessment of it is largely the same as the theatrical version. Despite being a return to the serial killer film, the genre that first earned him recognit ... ...

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  • Trooper to be honored as hero

    Pinellas County - Florida Highway Patrol Trooper Javier Hernandez had to make a split second decision, but that quick action saved a life. It was Christmas Eve 2012, and Trooper Hernandez received a about a distraught man heading towards the Sunshine Skyway Bridge possibly to commit suicide. Hernadez spotted him and managed to stop him from jumping. For his actions Trooper Javier Hernandez is ...

  • Winning Powerball ticket sold in Pasco

    TAMPA - UPDATE: The single winning ticket in Saturday night's Powerball drawing worth an estimated $590 million was sold at a Zephyrhills Publix. The store is located on Gall Boulevard in Pasco County. The numbers drawn Saturday are: 22, 10, 13, 14, 52 and a Powerball of ...

  • 1st Annual Cuban Cultural Fest in Tampa

    The Cuban Cultural Fest was established to celebrate the rich heritage and traditions of the Island nation that have been nurtured and kept alive by Cuban Americans living in the Tampa Bay area. The festival showcased some of the most talented Cuban artists and performers in a cultural celebration that introduces the people of Tampa Bay to an exciting world of talent and ...

  • Moore tries to stay perfect as Rays go for road sweep

    Off to the winningest start in the Majors this season and the best for anyone his age in years, Matt Moore doesn't have to be told that he's undefeated deep into May. At 7-0 with a 2.44 ERA, the Rays left-hander will put his spotless record back on the line Sunday when he meets the Orioles and Chris Tillman, who has been the best part of a beleaguered Baltimore rotation. As the Rays ...

  • Molina exits game with hamstring injury

    Email BALTIMORE -- Jose Molina left Saturday's game vs. the Orioles due to a tight left hamstring. The Rays catcher is listed as day-to-day. When Molina hit his second double of the game, he pulled into second base without sliding and still managed to avoid the tag. Moments later, Jose Lobaton was sent in to pinch run for ...

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