Rob Maaddi - Associated Press

Tampa Bay opens play in the Fall Classic at Milwaukee on Friday defeating Cleveland in Game 6 of the ALCS. Junior Caminero and Yandy Diaz hit two-run homers to help close out the Guardians.

Tampa Bay's "small ball" and Cleveland's “Guards Ball" vie for the American League pennant and a spot in the World Series. The starting pitchers for Game 1 are Drew Rasmussen and Foster Griffin.

Mayfield, now the Bucs' starting QB, was drafted No. 1 overall in 2018 by Cleveland, where he had an inconsistent four seasons. Tampa Bay hosts the Browns on Sunday at Raymond James Stadium.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers opened training camp dealing with contract squabbles. Coach Todd Bowles said he isn’t concerned about the contract issues becoming a distraction.

Attorney General James Uthmeier is investigating whether the league has committed potential civil rights violations related to the Rooney Rule and the other employment practices, policies and programs.

The 36-year-old linebacker was the heart and soul of Tampa Bay’s defense, helping the Buccaneers win a Super Bowl by dominating Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs 31-9 on Feb. 7, 2021.

Chase McLaughlin kicked three field goals as the Bucs avoided elimination in a 16-14 win at rain-soaked Raymond James Stadium. They now need a win or tie by the Saints against the Falcons on Sunday to secure a playoff spot.

Tyler Shough ran for two touchdowns as the Saints held off a Bucs comeback attempt and dealt Tampa Bay its fourth loss in five games.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers entered the season aiming for more than a division title. Nine games in and the four-time defending NFC South champions are still trying to figure out how to go from being a good team to a great one.

From Dave Canales to Liam Coen to Grizzard, Baker Mayfield keeps elevating his play. He turned Canales and Coen into head coaches after one-year stints as OCs. Now, it’s Grizzard’s turn.