Good morning, St. Petersburg.

Author Amaris Castillo has released her book Bodega Stories, a love letter to her parents and a portrait of their bodega (Orlando Latin Market) that has long served as a community anchor in St. Pete.

She detailed her upbringing and the store’s role in preserving cultural heritage.

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The Rays clinched a playoff spot with Junior Caminero’s walk-off homer in the 9th inning against the Astros Friday night at Tropicana Field.

The 88-59 team now looks ahead to winning the division title and earning a first-round bye.

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Rays players showed progress on Friday at Tropicana Field when Rodríguez threw live batting practice and Williamson joined pregame drills.

Rodríguez is set for a rehab assignment in Triple-A Durham on Sunday while Williamson may return soon if his training goes well.

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The Rays and Astros face a weekend series at Tropicana Field (a key matchup with playoff spots at stake) as the Rays look to clinch a postseason berth and the Astros work to hold a three-game AL West lead with 15 games remaining.

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The Buccaneers restructured their team and signed Baker Mayfield to a record contract to boost their playoff bid after last season's letdown — they will face Cincinnati on Sunday in the season opener with coach Todd Bowles and a strengthened defense.

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