Fred Goodall, Author at Valley News

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Charlie Morton (50) throws during the first inning of Game 3 of a baseball American League Division Series against the Houston Astros, Monday, Oct. 7, 2019, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara, Pool)

Rays pummel Astros to stay alive

by Fred Goodall AP Sports WriterOctober 7, 2019

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Charlie Morton to the rescue, again.Kevin Kiermaier hit a go-ahead, three-run homer as Tampa Bay teed off on Zack Greinke, and the Rays got another clutch playoff performance from Morton to beat the Houston Astros 10-3 Monday…

Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Charlie Morton works from the mound against the New York Yankees during the first inning of a baseball game Sunday July 7, 2019, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Scott Audette)

Young Rays confident they can stay in AL playoff chase

by Fred Goodall AP Sports WriterJuly 11, 2019

Oregon guard Sabrina Ionescu (20) drives to the basket as Baylor forward Lauren Cox (15), defends during a women's Final Four NCAA college basketball semifinal tournament game Friday, April 5, 2019, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Baylor making return to women’s hoop final

by Fred Goodall AP Sports WriterApril 5, 2019

Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Anton Stralman, left, is mobbed by teammates after scoring against the Boston Bruins during the third period of Game 5 of an NHL second-round hockey playoff series Sunday, May 6, 2018, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Bruins Stanley Cup Run Ends in Conference Semifinals

by Fred Goodall The Associated PressMay 7, 2018

Boston Bruins left wing Brad Marchand (63) and Tampa Bay Lightning center Tyler Johnson (9) scrap during the first period of Game 2 of an NHL second-round hockey playoff series Monday, April 30, 2018, in Tampa, Fla. Johnson was penalized for roughing. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Lightning Rebound to Knot Series

by Fred Goodall AP Sports WriterApril 30, 2018

Boston Bruins left wing Rick Nash (61) celebrates his goal against the Tampa Bay Lightning during the first period of Game 1 of an NHL second-round hockey playoff series Saturday, April 28, 2018, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Bruins Strike Lightning in Game 1

by Fred Goodall AP Sports WriterApril 28, 2018

Boston Bruins center David Krejci (46) checks Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Frederik Andersen (31) during the second period of Game 7 of an NHL hockey first-round playoff series in Boston, Wednesday, April 25, 2018. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Bruins, Lightning Could Go the Distance

by Fred Goodall AP Sports WriterApril 27, 2018

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher David Price delivers to the Tampa Bay Rays during the fourth inning of a baseball game Friday, March 30, 2018, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Price Ice As Sox Win 1st

by Fred Goodall AP Sports WriterMarch 31, 2018

Tampa Bay Rays' Denard Span (2) connects for a three-run triple off Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Carson Smith during the eighth inning of a baseball game Thursday, March 29, 2018, in St. Petersburg, Fla. Red Sox catcher Christian Vazquez, second from right, looks on. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Span’s Triple Helps Rays Rally Past Sox

by Fred Goodall The Associated PressMarch 30, 2018

Tampa Bay Rays manager Kevin Kash talks with reporters at Tropicana Field, Wednesday, March 28, 2018, in St. Petersburg, Fla. The Rays host the Boston Red Sox on opening day Thursday. (Dirk Shadd/Tampa Bay Times via AP)

Sox, Rays Will See a Lot of Each Other

by Fred Goodall AP Sports WriterMarch 28, 2018