Remind them they don't have homefield advantage. Suggest their lineup isn't as deep. But don't tell the Phillies they're going to lose the World Series because they've had a week off. ...more

October 22, 2008

The desire to keep James Shields from pitching on short rest is the reason Scott Kazmir will get the start tonight in Game 1 of the World Series, but all parties involved feel a lot better about it after the way Kazmir's last start unfolded. ...more

October 22, 2008

RAYS WORLD SERIES ROSTER ...more

October 21, 2008

The University of South Florida is in the middle of a rigorous stretch in which it will play three games in 12 days. ...more

October 21, 2008

The Rays won 97 regular-season games to top the toughest division in baseball, then ousted another division winner in their first playoff series before taking out the defending World Series champions in the ALCS. ...more

October 21, 2008

The Rays solved Boston's ace, LHP Jon Lester, in the ALCS. Now can they get to the Philadelphia Phillies' hot lefty, Cole Hamels, in the World Series? ...more

October 21, 2008

The Rays likely won't make it official until today, but Scott Kazmir is expected to get the ball to open Game 1 of the World Series. ...more

October 21, 2008

Perhaps making it interesting to the point that everyone dismissed their chances was the only way for the Rays to do it. ...more

October 20, 2008

Elimination game? That was nothing new - or intimidating - for the Boston Red Sox. ...more

October 20, 2008

Much has been made of Matt Garza's improved resistance to pressure and adversity since a June confrontation on the mound with catcher Dioner Navarro. ...more

October 19, 2008