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Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Curtis McElhinney (35) makes a save against Columbus Blue Jackets' Eric Robinson during the first period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, April 22, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mike Carlson)

Coleman scores 2, Lightning beat Blue Jackets 3-1

By ERIK ERLENDSSON - Associated Press

Tampa Bay Rays' Kevin Kiermaier slides home to score on a triple by Willy Adames during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals Tuesday, April 20, 2021, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Lowe, Meadows HRs highlight Rays’ 14-7 rout of Royals

By CODY FRIESEN - Associated Press

Tampa Bay Lightning's Brayden Point, left, defends against Florida Panthers' Frank Vatrano during the first period of an NHL hockey game Monday, Feb. 15, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mike Carlson)

Panthers close in on Central-leading Lightning with 6-4 win

By ERIK ERLENDSSON - Associated Press

FILE - In this Oct. 5, 2017, file photo, former Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Hall of Fame linebacker Derrick Brooks walks behind the end zone during the first half of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots in Tampa, Fla. This has been a year for Tampa Bay sports like no other, though the area's three successful professional teams haven't had a chance to truly capitalize on the boom and connect with re-energized fan bases. Derrick Brooks says he feels for the fans not being able to go to the games and celebrate their teams victories and success.(AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File)

Missed opportunity: Tampa teams soar, fans watch from afar

By FRED GOODALL - Associated Press

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts and starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw watch batting practice before Game 2 of the baseball World Series against the Tampa Bay Rays Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2020, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

World Series notes: Phillips delivers big hit for Rays

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Tampa Bay Rays manager Kevin Cash holds the American League championship trophy following their victory against the Houston Astros in Game 7 of a baseball American League Championship Series, Saturday, Oct. 17, 2020, in San Diego. The Rays defeated the Astros 4-2 to win the series 4-3 games. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

ALCS collapse averted, Rays prep for Dodgers in World Series

By MARK DIDTLER - Associated Press

FILE - Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) throws during an NFL football organized team activity Thursday, Aug. 13, 2020, in Tampa, Fla. Tom Brady has shifted the NFC South spotlight to Tampa Bay, but Drew Brees and the New Orleans Saints are still the three-time defending division champions. The battle of the NFL’s all-time leading passers brings extra drama to the division race. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara, File)

Saints bracing for new NFC South challenge from Brady’s Bucs

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

Rays sign first-round draft pick Nick Bitsko for $3 million

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Astros hire Rays exec James Click as GM to replace Luhnow

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Tampa Bay Lightning center Tyler Johnson (9) works his way around Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Marcus Pettersson (28) during the second period of an NHL hockey game Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2019, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Hedman scores late goal, Lightning beat Penguins 3-2

By MARK DIDTLER - Associated Press

Rays pitchers combine on 2-hitter in 5-0 win over Blue Jays

By MARK DIDTLER - Associated Press

Tampa Bay Rays' Willy Adames celebrates his home run off Miami Marlins relief pitcher Jarlin Garcia during the eighth inning of a baseball game Saturday, Aug. 3, 2019, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Sogard homers twice as Rays beat Marlins 8-6

By MARK DIDTLER - Associated Press

Tampa Bay Rays second baseman Joey Wendle (18) sides safe past Toronto Blue Jays second baseman Cavan Biggio (8) at second base after hitting a double during the sixth inning of a baseball game, Saturday, July 27, 2019 in Toronto. (Nathan Denette/Canadian Press via AP)

Rays rally from 7-run deficit to beat Blue Jays 10-9

By IAN HARRISON - Associated Press

Private equity mogul Stephen Bronfman speaks to the media about the prospect of Major League Baseball returning to Montreal Wednesday, June 26, 2019, in Montreal. Bronfman, whose father Charles was the original owner of the Expos, is part of a group spearheading effort to return baseball to Montreal. At left is and Pierre Boivin. (Ryan Remiorz/The Canadian Press via AP)

Montreal group supports idea of sharing Rays with Tampa Bay

By SEAN FARRELL - Associated Press

Yankees welcome back injured slugger Giancarlo Stanton

By SCOTT ORGERA - Associated Press

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Chris Archer throws the first pitch of the season during the first inning of a baseball game against the New York Yankees, Sunday, April 2, 2017, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Chris Archer outpitches Masahiro Tanaka, Rays top Yankees in MLB opener

By Fred Goodall - Associated Press

Tampa Bay Rays' Tim Beckham, right, gives Steven Souza Jr. (20) a fist bump after Souza hit a home run in the second inning a spring training baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies, Friday, March 31, 2017, in Clearwater, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

Archer, Rays eye bounce-back year, begin against Yankees

By FRED GOODALL - Associated Press

Tampa Bay Lightning left wing Ondrej Palat (18) celebrates his goal against the Detroit Red Wings in the third period of an NHL hockey game Friday, March 24, 2017, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Kucherov tips in OT winner, Lightning beat Red Wings 2-1

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Tampa Bay Lightning's Victor Hedman (77) celebrates with teammates Ondrei Palat (18) and Jonathan Drouoin (27) after his game winning goal in overtime NHL hockey action against the Ottawa Senators, in Ottawa, Tuesday March 14, 2017. (Justin Tang/The Canadian Press via AP)

Hedman scores in OT, Lightning top Sens 2-1 for 4th straight

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Pittsburgh Penguins' Evgeni Malkin celebrates the first of his two second-period goals during the team's NHL hockey game against the Tampa Bay Lightning in Pittsburgh, Friday, March 3, 2017. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Streit scores in debut, Penguins top Lightning 5-2

By WILL GRAVES - Associated Press