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Lovich Walk-Off Caps Rain-Delayed Pitchers’ Duel

May 12, 2026

TAMPA, Fla. — The Tampa Tarpons opened their series against the Dunedin Blue Jays with a tightly contested pitchers’ duel, ultimately earning a walk-off win behind late-inning heroics from Jackson Lovich.

Tyler Boudreau was sensational on the mound and turned in one of his strongest outings of the year. The Tarpons’

Tarpons Set the Tone Early, Mets Flip the Script Late

May 3, 2026

TAMPA, Fla. – The Tampa Tarpons (12-15) built an early lead but couldn’t hold off a late push from the St. Lucie Mets (12-15), falling 7-6 on Sunday afternoon at George M. Steinbrenner Field.

Tampa got on the board right away, with Brando Mayea coming around to score on Engelth Urena’s

Tarpons Ride Fast Start Behind Etheridge’s Gem

May 2, 2026

TAMPA, Fla. – After an hour-long rain delay, the Tampa Tarpons jumped out to an early lead and never looked back Saturday night, defeating the St. Lucie Mets at George M. Steinbrenner Field, 5-2.

St. Lucie struck first in the opening inning without recording a hit. Edward Lantigua was hit by

Stuprich Shines in Debut, but Tarpons Fall Late

May 1, 2026

TAMPA, Fla. – Friday night's game slipped away from the Tampa Tarpons (11-14) as the St. Lucie Mets (11-14) broke things open late to pull away, 8-1.

Making his professional debut, Brennan Stuprich turned in an encouraging performance on the mound. The right-hander set the tone early with a six-pitch, 1-2-3

Tarpons Surge to Fourth Straight Victory

April 30, 2026

TAMPA, Fla. – The Tampa Tarpons (11-13) continued their strong stretch of play Thursday night, knocking off the St. Lucie Mets (10-14) at George M. Steinbrenner Field, 8-5. The victory marks Tampa’s fourth consecutive win and sixth in their last seven games.

After falling behind early, the Tarpons wasted no time

Montero Homers Twice, Tarpons Sweep Twin Bill

April 29, 2026

TAMPA, Fla. – The Tampa Tarpons (10-13) completed a much-needed doubleheader sweep of the St. Lucie Mets on Wednesday evening, rallying for a walk-off win in game one before closing things out with a 7-4 victory in the nightcap.

GAME 1

The Tarpons wasted little time getting on the board, as **Jackson

Bozzo’s Brilliance Not Enough, Tarpons Drop Finale

April 19, 2026

TAMPA, Fla. – The Tampa Tarpons (5-10) dropped Sunday’s series finale to the Bradenton Marauders (6-9), despite a strong performance from Gregory Bozzo, who went 2-for-4 with a home run and three RBIs in his first professional start behind the plate.

Bradenton struck first in the second inning, capitalizing on walks

Lovich Powers Tarpons Past Marauders

April 18, 2026

TAMPA, Fla. — The Tampa Tarpons (5-9) edged the Bradenton Marauders in a gritty win Saturday afternoon, 6-5, behind a steady offensive effort that produced a base runner in every inning. Jackson Lovich led the way, going 4-for-5 with a homer and two RBIs to raise his batting average to

Bradenton Blanks Tampa in Friday Matinee

April 17, 2026

TAMPA, Fla. — Friday afternoon at George M. Steinbrenner Field got away early from Tampa, as the Tarpons (4-9) were blanked by the Bradenton Marauders (5-8), 7-0.

After two scoreless innings to open the contest, Bradenton broke through in the third, capitalizing on a pair of Tarpons’ miscues. Dylan Palmer reached

Marauders Edge Tarpons in Back-and-Forth Battle

April 16, 2026

The Tampa Tarpons (4-8) dropped a back-and-forth contest to the Bradenton Marauders (4-8) on Thursday, falling 5-4 after Bradenton pulled away late.

Tyler Boudreau started on the mound for Tampa and turned in a solid outing, going five-plus innings while allowing two earned runs and striking out six.

The Tarpons struck first

Facundo, Offense Lift Tarpons to First Home Victory

April 15, 2026

TAMPA, FLA — The Tampa Tarpons (4-7) broke through at home in dominant fashion on Wednesday, cruising past the Bradenton Marauders (3-8) behind a patient offensive approach and strong start by Allen Facundo. Tampa’s lineup set the tone early and never let up, drawing a season-high 16 walks as every

Tejeda’s Heroics Not Enough, Tarpons Drop Extra Innings Battle

April 14, 2026

TAMPA, FLA — A back-and-forth battle at George M. Steinbrenner Field turned into a long night for the Tampa Tarpons (3-7), as the Bradenton Marauders (3-7) pulled away in extra innings for a 14-9 victory on Tuesday night.

The Tarpons came out swinging early, plating four runs in the first inning.

Early Lead Slips Away as Tampa Swept by Lakeland

April 5, 2026

TAMPA, Fla. — The Tampa Tarpons (0-3) dropped their third straight on Easter Sunday, falling to the Lakeland Flying Tigers (3-0) in the lone Florida State League game of the day, 13-6.

Despite the loss, Danny Flatt turned in a solid season debut. The right-hander worked into the fifth inning, racking

Tampa Drops Second Straight to Lakeland, 13-4

April 4, 2026

TAMPA, Fla — The second game of the young season saw the Lakeland Flying Tigers (2-0) take down the Tampa Tarpons (0-2) by a final score of 13-4. Despite the loss, Logan Maxwell provided a bright spot for Tampa’s offense, going 3-for-4 with three singles and an RBI.

For the second

Tarpons Fall to Flying Tigers on Opening Night

April 3, 2026

TAMPA, Fla. — Opening Night saw the Tampa Tarpons (0-1) return to their home, George M. Steinbrenner Field, to play host to the Lakeland Flying Tigers (1-0) for the second straight year. The first game back at GMS Field saw lots of scoring with 19 total runs crossing the plate.

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Yankees name Zak Wasserman as Tampa Tarpons’ Manager in 2026

February 5, 2026

TAMPA, FL. – The New York Yankees have announced the Tampa Tarpons’ 2026 coaching staff, led by newly appointed manager Zak Wasserman.

Wasserman, the Tarpons’ fourth manager in as many years, replaces Aaron Bossi, who will serve as the High-A Hudson Valley Renegades’ manager in 2026.

Wasserman enters his third season in

Tarpons Roll 9-4 on Fan Appreciation Night

August 30, 2025

TAMPA, Fla. — The Tampa Tarpons gave their fans plenty to cheer about on Fan Appreciation Night at George M. Steinbrenner Field, using a seven-run third inning to surge past the Bradenton Marauders in a 9-4 victory on Saturday.

Bradenton struck first with a pair of runs in the top of

Tejeda, Montero Power Tarpons to Victory, 5-4

August 29, 2025

TAMPA, Fla. — Friday night’s matchup at “The Tank” did not disappoint, with the Tarpons and Marauders trading runs in the early innings before Tampa pulled ahead for good in the middle frames. Home runs from Enmanuel Tejeda and Willy Montero set the tone, and the Tarpons held steady down

Seventh Inning Surge Saves Tarpons Late 

August 28, 2025

TAMPA, Fla. — The Tampa Tarpons found their spark in the seventh inning Thursday night at “The Tank”, plating two runs to pull away for a 4-2 victory over the Bradenton Marauders.

The Tarpons jumped on the board early in the first inning when Marshall Toole doubled with two outs and

Facundo Fires Four Strong Frames, Tarps Fall 3-1

August 27, 2025

TAMPA, Fla. — The Tampa Tarpons were held in check on Wednesday evening at “The Tank”, dropping a 3-1 decision to the Bradenton Marauders in the second game of their six-game set.

Tampa starter Allen Facundo worked four scoreless innings to open the night, stranding seven runners on base.

Bradenton broke through

Kilby Connects for Four Hits in 13-2 Rout

August 26, 2025

TAMPA, Fla. — The Tampa Tarpons turned “The Tank” into a batting cage Tuesday night, racking up 15 hits in a commanding 13-2 victory over the Bradenton Marauders. Tampa struck early and often, scoring in each of the first six innings, and were fueled by a monster performance from **Dax

Tarpons Surge Past Blue Jays in Series Finale Thriller

August 17, 2025

August 17th, 2025

TAMPA, Fla. – The Tampa Tarpons rallied from a three-run deficit to defeat the Dunedin Blue Jays 7-5 at “The Tank” on Sunday, closing their series with a thrilling comeback. 1B Jackson Lovich, SS Dax Kilby, and RHP Franyer Herrera powered a resilient effort in a high-energy finale.

Dunedin

Tarpons Battle but Fall to Blue Jays in Series Setback

August 16, 2025

TAMPA, Fla. – The Tampa Tarpons fought hard but fell 7-2 to the Dunedin Blue Jays at "The Tank" on Saturday. 1B Hans Montero, RF Marshall Toole, and RHP Sean Hermann led a resilient effort in a tough series matchup.

The Blue Jays struck first in the opening inning, as **LF

Tarpons Rally Late but Fall in Extras to Blue Jays

August 15, 2025

TAMPA, Fla. – The Tampa Tarpons battled back from a three-run deficit with a dramatic ninth-inning rally but fell 7-6 in 10 innings to the Dunedin Blue Jays at The Tank on Friday. RF Marshall Toole sparked a valiant comeback in an exciting game.

The Blue Jays struck first in the

Tarpons Split Doubleheader Against Blue Jays

August 14, 2025

TAMPA, Fla. – The Tampa Tarpons split a thrilling doubleheader against the Dunedin Blue Jays at “The Tank” on Thursday, dominant pitching and timely hitting led to a 4-1 victory in Game 1 before falling 13-7 in Game 2 despite a valiant rally. Enmanuel Tejeda, Dax Kilby, and Rodrick Arias