John Romano
Tampa Bay Times
Saint Petersburg, FL, United States
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He’s got all the right numbers, but this Rays prospect still needs to find a path
John Romano | Tristan Gray led Triple-A in homers last season and is hitting .458 this spring, but roster spots are hard to find. → Read More
Forget the slump, the Lightning show spirit and fight in OT loss to Vegas
Tampa Bay scores two goals in the final two minutes to send the game to overtime after refs send 10 players to the showers following a massive brawl. → Read More
Dave Wills had a microphone, a sharp wit and a million friends in Tampa Bay
John Romano | The longtime Rays radio broadcaster passed away on Sunday just hours after signing off the air following a game against the Yankees. → Read More
The door finally is open again for Yonny Chirinos in Rays’ rotation
Coming off surgery, the right-hander throws two innings and the Rays flash some power but fall to the Orioles. → Read More
Rays were fearless on the bases in 2022. New rules could make them more aggressive.
John Romano | A limit on the number of pickoff attempts should increase base stealing throughout MLB this season. → Read More
This Lightning trade is not just a risk, it’s a full-blown battle cry
John Romano | The farm system is thin and picks have already been pawned, but the Lightning have gone all-in by dealing Cal Foote and five draft picks to get more grit for the playoffs. → Read More
As one generation awaits women’s pro hockey, they pass their lessons down to the next
John Romano | The Professional Women’s Hockey Players’ Association, in Tampa Bay to play exhibition games, took time to hang out with youth league players at clinics on Friday. → Read More
Bucs’ new coordinator is confident! (Guess he hasn’t seen the game tapes)
John Romano | It is Dave Canales’ job to bring excitement and consistency to an offense that had very little of either last season. → Read More
From the pages of a children’s book on baseball comes a lesson for adults everywhere
John Romano | Controversy over potential book bans in Florida were the reminder we all needed about empathy and tolerance. → Read More
A Super Bowl, a controversial penalty and a player deserving of your applause
John Romano | While America was debating the holding penalty that helped lead to a three-point victory for the Chiefs over the Eagles, a heartbroken player was quietly taking responsibility. → Read More
Ronde Barber is in the Hall of Fame, and the legend of that Bucs defense grows again
John Romano | The 1997-2003 era Tampa Bay defense now boasts four Hall of Famers to go along with its Lombardi Trophy. → Read More
Sifting through quarterbacks looking for the next (eyeroll, please) Tom Brady
John Romano | The Bucs are back in the market for a free-agent quarterback. Except the shelves look mighty bare. → Read More
The odds say it ain’t happening, but here are 10 reasons the Bucs will beat the Cowboys
John Romano | Las Vegas doesn’t agree, but the Bucs have some trends in their favor against Dallas on Monday night at Raymond James Stadium. → Read More
Bucs had to drag themselves across the finish line but they ain’t dead yet
John Romano | The only thing the Bucs seem to do well is win games in the fourth quarter. Now, they’ll have a shot in the playoffs. → Read More
Should Brady have returned? Should Arians have retired? A look back at Tampa Bay sports in 2022
John Romano | Before the calendar flips, we revisit key moments and decisions for the Bucs, Rays and Lightning. → Read More
Nothing at stake for Bucs except a title. A playoff game. A legacy.
John Romano | Maybe all won’t be forgiven, but a lot will be forgotten if the Bucs beat Carolina and win back-to-back NFC South titles. → Read More
If this was a measuring stick, Lightning fell short of Bruins
Tampa Bay’s four-game winning streak ends in a 5-3 loss to red-hot Boston at Amalie Arena on Monday night. → Read More
How did all of those contracts turn out for the Rays?
Of the 15 largest contracts given out by the team, almost half of the players ended up being traded before the deal ended. Here are the details. → Read More
Did someone forget to set the alarm for the Lightning this season?
John Romano | It’s been an ugly opening week for Tampa Bay, but that’s no reason to be concerned with this group. → Read More
Hurry up and jump on the Todd Bowles bandwagon
John Romano | Sure, it’s silly and premature. But the new head coach might have the right mix of calm and cool for this Bucs team. → Read More