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Lightning players have gotten used to celebrations like this one following Game 4 against Florida. Tampa Bay has won 10 consecutive postseason series for a 40-16 record since 2020.
Break glass in case of Lightning playoffs
John Romano | It’s been a long time since the NHL has seen a team that can flip the switch like Tampa Bay when the playoffs begin.
Change has done Rays’ Shane McClanahan well
A small adjustment to the grip of his change-up has made a big difference for Rays starter Shane McClanahan.
A slight change to the grip of his change-up has given the lefty a much-improved additional option in his arsenal.
Rays report: Ji-Man Choi hitting second vs. Yankees’ Gerrit Cole
Ji-Man Choi tends to connect well with the ball when New York ace Gerrit Cole is pitching, so the Rays moved him up in the order today.
Corey Kluber will be on mound for Tampa Bay facing the team he pitched for last season.
Rays shut down again in loss to Yankees
Rays starting pitcher Jeffrey Springs (59) holds a ball after giving up his second home run of the fourth inning to the New York Yankees' Matt Carpenter (24) Friday at Tropicana Field.
Jeffrey Springs allows two home runs, and the offense gets two hits in eight innings against Jameson Taillon.
Lightning to open Eastern Conference Final on Wednesday
Earlier today• Lightning
Lightning players celebrate on the bench after Ondrej Palat's empty-net goal clinched a 2-0 victory over the Florida Panthers in Game 4 of their second-round series Monday at Amalie Arena.
Yankees making themselves at home at Tropicana Field
Earlier today• Rays
Yankees players exchange high-fives after their 2-0 victory over the Rays Friday at Tropicana Field.
Rays’ Ji-Man Choi won’t reveal secret behind success against Gerrit Cole
Earlier today• Rays
The Rays' Ji-Man Choi, pictured hitting a double during a game against the Marlins Tuesday at Tropicana Field, is batting .435 with four home runs, 10 RBIs, a 1.087 slugging percentage and 1.639 OPS against Gerrit Cole, who will start Saturday for the Yankees.
Rick Nafe, longtime Tampa Bay sports executive, dies
Yesterday• Rays
Rick Nafe spent four decades in various roles of major sports operations in this area, including the last 21 as vice president of operations for the Tampa Bay Rays.

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  1. Rays report: Ji-Man Choi hitting second vs. Yankees’ Gerrit Cole
    14 minutes ago• Rays
    Ji-Man Choi tends to connect well with the ball when New York ace Gerrit Cole is pitching, so the Rays moved him up in the order today.
  2. Break glass in case of Lightning playoffs
    5 hours ago• Lightning
    Lightning players have gotten used to celebrations like this one following Game 4 against Florida. Tampa Bay has won 10 consecutive postseason series for a 40-16 record since 2020.
  3. Change has done Rays’ Shane McClanahan well
    Earlier today• Rays
    A small adjustment to the grip of his change-up has made a big difference for Rays starter Shane McClanahan.
  5. Yankees making themselves at home at Tropicana Field
    Earlier today• Rays
    Yankees players exchange high-fives after their 2-0 victory over the Rays Friday at Tropicana Field.
  6. Rays shut down again in loss to Yankees
    Earlier today• Rays
    Rays starting pitcher Jeffrey Springs (59) holds a ball after giving up his second home run of the fourth inning to the New York Yankees' Matt Carpenter (24) Friday at Tropicana Field.
  7. Rays’ Ji-Man Choi won’t reveal secret behind success against Gerrit Cole
    Earlier today• Rays
    The Rays' Ji-Man Choi, pictured hitting a double during a game against the Marlins Tuesday at Tropicana Field, is batting .435 with four home runs, 10 RBIs, a 1.087 slugging percentage and 1.639 OPS against Gerrit Cole, who will start Saturday for the Yankees.
  8. Photos: Rays drop second straight to Yankees
    Earlier today• Sports
    Tampa Bay Rays left fielder Randy Arozarena (56) caught stealing second base in the fifth inning as New York Yankees shortstop Isiah Kiner-Falefa (12) holds up the catch at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg on Friday, May 27, 2022.
    15 Images | View Slideshow
  9. Lightning to open Eastern Conference Final on Wednesday
    Earlier today• Lightning
    Lightning players celebrate on the bench after Ondrej Palat's empty-net goal clinched a 2-0 victory over the Florida Panthers in Game 4 of their second-round series Monday at Amalie Arena.
  10. Giants’ Gabe Kapler refusing to take field for anthem in protest
    Yesterday• Rays
    San Francisco Giants manager Gabe Kapler said Friday he will refuse to take the field for the national anthem in a protest over the nation’s political direction following this week’s school shooting in Texas.
  11. Rays report: Wander Franco hitting third vs. Yankees on neck chain giveaway night
    Yesterday• Rays
    Rays shortstop Wander Franco is moving down a spot in the batting order tonight to third for the first time this season.
  12. Lightning work through pluses and minuses of long gap between playoff rounds
    Yesterday• Lightning
    Lightning center Steven Stamkos (91) warms up before Game 4 of the second-round series against the Panthers Monday at Amalie Arena. Tampa Bay won't play again until next Monday or possibly Wednesday, depending on the outcome of the Hurricanes-Rangers series.
  13. Spotlight on Bucs’ Joe Tryon-Shoyinka, Logan Hall this season
    Yesterday• Bucs
    Bucs defensive lineman Logan Hall (90) runs on the field during rookie minicamp earlier this month at AdventHealth Training Center in Tampa.
  14. Lightning coach Jon Cooper enjoys watching former players in playoffs
    Yesterday• Lightning
    Calgary Flames and former Lightning forward Blake Coleman (20) collides with Edmonton Oilers defenseman Cody Ceci (5) during Game 5 of their second-round playoff series Thursday in Calgary, Alberta.
  15. Rick Nafe, longtime Tampa Bay sports executive, dies
    Yesterday• Rays
    Rick Nafe spent four decades in various roles of major sports operations in this area, including the last 21 as vice president of operations for the Tampa Bay Rays.
  16. From Bull to Bandit: Former USF star Greg Reaves shining in rebooted USFL
    Yesterday• Bucs
    Former USF standout Greg Reaves has totaled 28 tackles and three sacks for the Tampa Bay Bandits of the rebooted United States Football League.
  17. Marco Rubio slams Miami Heat’s demand for gun reform after Texas school shooting
    Yesterday• Politics
    Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., shown in this April photo, took to Twitter on Thursday, lambasting the NBA for “politicizing a horrific tragedy in America.”
  18. Calvary Christian tops Hernando for Class 3A softball title
    Yesterday• HomeTeam
    Moments after the final out was made in the Class 3A state softball final Thursday night, Calvary Christian players swarm freshman pitcher Morgen Talley, hugged in center. Calvary defeated Hernando 7-4 to claim the first state softball title for the Warriors.
  19. Rays’ Taylor Walls is having a tough time catching on
    Yesterday• Rays
    Rays shortstop Taylor Walls uncorks a throwing error to first baseman Harold Ramirez during the sixth inning Thursday night against the Yankees.
  20. For one night, Rays and Yankees use social media to confront tragedy
    Yesterday• Rays
    From left, Rays pitcher Drew Rasmussen, pitcher Corey Kluber, first-base coach Chris Prieto and manager Kevin Cash take part in a moment of silence at Tropicana Field prior to Thursday's game against the Yankees.
  21. Rays fail first test vs. majors-best Yankees
    Yesterday• Rays
    Rays shortstop Wander Franco looks on from the dugout during the bottom of the second inning against the Yankees on Thursday.
  22. Photos: Rays meet Yankees at the Trop
    Yesterday• Sports
    Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco (5) reacts to striking out in the third inning against the New York Yankees at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg on Thursday, May 26, 2022.
    14 Images | View Slideshow
  23. Lightning look to play long enough to get Brayden Point back
    Yesterday• Lightning
    Lightning center Brayden Point (21), left, tangles with Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Jake Muzzin (8) during Game 6 of the opening round earlier this month at Amalie Arena. Point has not played since Game 7 of that series.
  24. Lightning’s Corey Perry finds success in different role on power play
    Yesterday• Lightning
    Lightning right wing Corey Perry (10) leans in before play resumes during Game 3 of the second-round series against the Panthers Sunday at Amalie Arena.
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