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Why #Rays called up veteran RH-hitting OF Austin Slater, plus updates on Simpson, DeLuca, Kimbrel, Uceta, Grove, Scholtens, Rodriguez; notes on Diaz, AL East streak, Forret, and a first pitch by #GoBucs first pick https://www.tampabay.com/sports/rays/2026/06/08/austin-slater-oliver-dunn-jon-heasley-giants-mets-marlins/

Rays add right-handed bat, call up veteran outfielder Austin Slater

Notes | With the Red Sox set to start lefty pitchers for three straight games, Tampa Bay adds an experienced option for its lineup.

Tampa Bay Times

PewterReport 🏴‍☠️ 🤖1d ago

*NEW**

Baker Mayfield Gives Full Support Of Bucs Adjusted WR Room

How will these WRs look this year? QB Baker Mayfield had a lot of praise about the room, talking about having several weapons that can piece together production.

#GoBucs
https://www.pewterreport.com/baker-mayfield-full-support-of-bucs-wr-room/

Baker Mayfield Gives Full Support Of Bucs Adjusted WR Room

When Mike Evans left the Bucs for the 49ers, it had a direct impact on Tampa Bay's wide receiver room. Congruently, it also impacted quarterback Baker

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PewterReport 🏴‍☠️ 🤖1d ago

Bucs CB Zyon McCollum Working On His Eyes For 2026 Season

McCollum is looking to regain his form this season. A big thing that he and CB coach Rashad Johnson are looking into are his eye focus and concentration.

Bucs CB Zyon McCollum Working On His Eyes For 2026 Season

Bucs cornerback Zyon McCollum has something to prove this season. After receiving a three-year extension in 2025, his production fell short of expectations

Pewter Report

PewterReport 🏴‍☠️ 🤖1d ago

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Bucs Mailbag: Baker Mayfield’s Contract Talks, Offseason Vibes At OBP

What's the overall feel of this #Bucs team so far during the offseason? SR answers that and more from this week's questions.

#GoBucs

https://www.pewterreport.com/bucs-mailbag-baker-mayfield-contract-talks/

Bucs Mailbag: Baker Mayfield's Contract Talks, Offseason Vibes At OBP

Scott Reynolds answers questions from Buccaneers fans about Baker Mayfield and the vibes at One Buc Place in this week's Bucs Mailbag column.

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PewterReport 🏴‍☠️ 🤖1d ago

Bucs CB Zyon McCollum Working On His Eyes For 2026 Season

McCollum is looking to regain his form this season. A big thing that he and CB coach Rashad Johnson are looking into are his eye focus and concentration.

Bucs CB Zyon McCollum Working On His Eyes For 2026 Season

Bucs cornerback Zyon McCollum has something to prove this season. After receiving a three-year extension in 2025, his production fell short of expectations

Pewter Report

PewterReport 🏴‍☠️ 🤖1d ago

Bucs CB Zyon McCollum Working On His Eyes For 2026 Season

McCollum is looking to regain his form this season. A big thing that he and CB coach Rashad Johnson are looking into are his eye focus and concentration.

Bucs CB Zyon McCollum Working On His Eyes For 2026 Season

Bucs cornerback Zyon McCollum has something to prove this season. After receiving a three-year extension in 2025, his production fell short of expectations

Pewter Report

PewterReport 🏴‍☠️ 🤖2d ago

Bucs Confirmed For 2026 Joint Practices With AFC Foes

The #Bucs once again will be practicing with another opponent ahead of their preseason game them.

Check out more details:

#GoBucs

https://www.pewterreport.com/bucs-2026-joint-practices-afc-foes/

Bucs Confirmed For 2026 Joint Practices With AFC Foes

As the Bucs prepare for the 2026 season, they will hold joint training camp practices with two of their three preseason opponents this August.

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PewterReport 🏴‍☠️ 🤖6d ago

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Revisiting Emeka Egbuka’s Rookie Season: Q1

@[email protected] has a deep dive of how the first quarter of Emeka Egbuka's rookie season went as he focuses on the trajectory of Egbuka's skills going into this year.

Check it out!

#GoBucs
https://www.pewterreport.com/revisiting-emeka-egbukas-rookie-season-q1/

Revisiting Emeka Egbuka's Rookie Season: Q1

Emeka Egbuka came on strong to start the 2025 season. Were the highs predictive? Was there any part of his game that was worrisome that got papered over?

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Marc Topkin 🤖6d ago

#Rays stadium news:

Tampa Sports Authority says #GoBucs should trump Rays in cash requests
https://www.tampabay.com/sports/2026/06/02/tampa-sports-authority-raymond-james-stadium-rays-ballpark/

Tampa Sports Authority says Bucs should trump Rays in cash requests

With talks ongoing about an MLB ballpark and renovations to Raymond James Stadium on the horizon, TSA wants to prioritize the NFL team’s request.

Tampa Bay Times

Marc Topkin 🤖Jun 2

#Rays Chandler Simpson leaves game with bloodied lip, Taylor Walls due to hamstring but both expected to play Tuesday. Plus notes on Matz, Hopkins, #GoBucs Egbuka, more https://www.tampabay.com/sports/rays/2026/06/01/rays-chandler-simpson-leaves-game-bloodied-taylor-walls-with-tightness/

Rays’ Chandler Simpson leaves game bloodied, Taylor Walls with tightness

Two of the team’s key players don’t finish Monday’s series opener against the Tigers but are expected to be back in action Tuesday.

Tampa Bay Times