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Rays’ Kevin Kiermaier undergoes knee surgery

Tampa Bay Times 03 Nov 2021

ST. PETERSBURG — Whether centerfielder Kevin Kiermaier stays with the Rays or is traded will play out over the next several months ... Petersburg by team orthopedist Dr. Koco Eaton ... 11 ... • • •. Sign up for the Rays Report weekly newsletter to get fresh perspectives on the Tampa Bay Rays and the rest of the majors from sports columnist John Romano ... ....

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Summer castoff Jorge Soler transforms into World Series MVP

Tampa Bay Times 03 Nov 2021

HOUSTON — A spare piece no more, Jorge Soler drove a pitch over the train tracks, out of Minute Maid Park and deep into the heart of Texas ... Two weeks ago, he was sidelined by COVID-19 ... Related ... Sign up for the Rays Report weekly newsletter to get fresh perspectives on the Tampa Bay Rays and the rest of the majors from sports columnist John Romano ... ....

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Braves lifer Brian Snitker receives reward for 44-year investment

Tampa Bay Times 03 Nov 2021

Brian Snitker borrowed plenty from Bobby Cox learning to lead a clubhouse ... “Brian Snitker is an amazing human being,” star slugger Freddie Freeman said ... Aaron died at the age of 86 on Jan ... • • •. Sign up for the Rays Report weekly newsletter to get fresh perspectives on the Tampa Bay Rays and the rest of the majors from sports columnist John Romano.

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Braves rout Astros, win first World Series title since 1995

Tampa Bay Times 03 Nov 2021

They were stuck below .500 in August ... The 1995 Atlanta champs featured five future Hall of Famers — rookie Chipper Jones, aces Tom Glavine, Greg Maddux and John Smoltz, and manager Bobby Cox ... Sign up for the Rays Report weekly newsletter to get fresh perspectives on the Tampa Bay Rays and the rest of the majors from sports columnist John Romano ... ....

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Watch: Bucs complete swap with Byron Kennedy for Tom Brady ball

Tampa Bay Times 02 Nov 2021

The trade has been completed between the Bucs and Byron Kennedy. If you didn’t know Kennedy’s name a week ago, chances are you do now. The 29-year-old St. Petersburg native recently became the Bucs’ most famous fan after one brief negotiation ... 24 ... Byron Kennedy, who returned Tom Brady’s historic ball, is nephew of Charlie Crist ... St ... John Romano ... • • • ... ....

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With pitchers fried, Braves’ Max Fried tries to win World Series

Tampa Bay Times 02 Nov 2021

HOUSTON — At this point, they’re all fried. Starters, openers, closers and the rest of them ... “Both teams, all the players. It’s been a long year.” ... Luis Garcia starts for Houston ... • • •. Sign up for the Rays Report weekly newsletter to get fresh perspectives on the Tampa Bay Rays and the rest of the majors from sports columnist John Romano ... ....

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Betting on sports in Florida just got as easy as ordering a pizza

Tampa Bay Times 02 Nov 2021

ST. PETERSBURG — The casino is now open. All day, every day, on your phone. You want to bet on a Lightning game? That’s totally legit today. You like the odds of the Bucs winning back-to-back Super Bowls? Just download the app ... No more bookies, flights to Vegas, or hiding from the cops ... Just one caveat ... John Romano can be reached at jromano@tampabay.com.

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Ten questions: What will Rays’ offseason plan look like?

Tampa Bay Times 02 Nov 2021

Tyler Glasnow, the staff ace who will miss 2022 recovering from Tommy John elbow surgery, is a special case we will address elsewhere ... Sign up for the Rays Report weekly newsletter to get fresh perspectives on the Tampa Bay Rays and the rest of the majors from sports columnist John Romano.

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How much did that house sell for? Deed transfers in Ocala/Marion | Sept. 27-Oct. 1, 2021

Ocala Star Banner 02 Nov 2021

Anne Foster to Hugh John Grossman III ... Glenda Farrin to John Coudoux ... John Feehan to Justine Adams ... to John Barattini ... Anne Romano to John Scott ... Ethan Taylor to John Everlove ... John Mitchell to Felipe Gamero ... May Family Trust to John Wishart ... John Heneghan to Ronald Ranger ... Kerry Braeuning to John Richard Haydn Hirstine Trust ... John Perez to Aaron Mulholland.

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Did you hear the one about the pitcher being pulled in the World Series?

Tampa Bay Times 01 Nov 2021

Funny thing happened in the World Series the other night ... Heads did not explode. The ghost of Don Larsen did not appear ... Yes and no ... John Romano can be reached at jromano@tampabay.com ... • • •. Sign up for the Rays Report weekly newsletter to get fresh perspectives on the Tampa Bay Rays and the rest of the majors from sports columnist John Romano ... ....

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Astros climb back into World Series, rally by Braves in Game 5

Tampa Bay Times 01 Nov 2021

Minter walked Maldonado with the bases loaded in the fifth and Gonzalez singled for a 7-5 lead ... • • •. Sign up for the Rays Report weekly newsletter to get fresh perspectives on the Tampa Bay Rays and the rest of the majors from sports columnist John Romano ... ....

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Young Tom Brady vs. Old Tom Brady: Week 8 comparison

Tampa Bay Times 01 Nov 2021

C’mon now, Tom Brady can’t really be better than ever at age 44, can he? Common sense says no, but the numbers would disagree. Brady’s performance in his debut season in Tampa Bay last year exceeded the 16-game averages for his career ... The 34-year-old Brady in Game 8 ... The 44-year-old Brady in Game 8 ... John Romano can be reached at jromano@tampabay.com.

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That was an ugly Bucs loss, but it doesn’t have to be meaningless

Tampa Bay Times 01 Nov 2021

You could be angry this morning, or you could be thankful. Thankful that Devin White learned a harsh lesson about the difference between exuberance and foolishness. Thankful that Jason Pierre-Paul won’t get suckered on another reverse play ... They are their own worst enemies ... John Romano can be reached at jromano@tampabay.com. Follow @romano_tbtimes ... ....

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Braves rally with back-to-back homers in 7th, lead World Series 3-1

Tampa Bay Times 31 Oct 2021

ATLANTA — A player who spent most of the season in the minors kept the Braves in it. Then the offense finally came to life, led by a hometown guy ... “But we’ve got one more ... LEE STARTS ... UP NEXT ... • • •. Sign up for the Rays Report weekly newsletter to get fresh perspectives on the Tampa Bay Rays and the rest of the majors from sports columnist John Romano.

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Trump joins Braves fans in tomahawk chop at World Series

Tampa Bay Times 31 Oct 2021

ATLANTA — Months after calling for a boycott of Major League Baseball, former President Donald Trump did the tomahawk chop with Braves fans Saturday night at the World Series ... Raphael Warnock ... Sign up for the Rays Report weekly newsletter to get fresh perspectives on the Tampa Bay Rays and the rest of the majors from sports columnist John Romano ... ....