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Daily editionSunday, September 27th, 2026

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The 5AM St. Petersburg Team

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Here’s your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 27th of September.

Sports

  1. Speedy Simpson did not play in Saturday’s game at Citizens Bank Park after fouling his right foot & will miss the final games so he can rest & be ready for his postseason debut at Tropicana Field next weekend.

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  2. Rays starter Griffin Jax left Saturday’s game at Citizens Bank Park after a 104 mph line drive hit his lower back (he suffered a contusion), and his exit may influence postseason rotation plans as the team weighs its starting options.

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  3. Junior Caminero recorded 101 RBIs and 42 homers Saturday during a Rays win and will start his 162nd game today at third base + he becomes only the fourth player in franchise history to play every game at his hot corner.

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