Fennelly: As incredible as the season has been, this was more incredible. ...more

October 17, 2008

Although people are calling in sick for Rays games, health officials say they're getting prepared for the real thing: Flu season started Sept. 28. ...more

October 15, 2008

The Tampa Bay Rays continue their run for the American League pennant Friday against the Boston Red Sox. A beach pep rally is scheduled for Thursday to stir up support. The rally will be from 5 to 8 p.m. at the TradeWinds Island Resort in St. Pete Beach. The event is free and open to the public. ...more

October 8, 2008

Rich "Goose" Gossage Born Jan. 5, 1951, in Colorado Springs, Colo. ... Drafted by the Chicago White Sox in the ninth round of the 1970 amateur draft and played for nine teams in 22 years. ... Led the American League in saves in 1975 (26), 1978 (27) and 1980 (33) and was runner-up twice. ... Ranks third in wins in relief (115) and innings pitched in relief (1,556). ... His 1,502 strikeouts place him behind only Hoyt Wilhelm among pitchers who primarily pitched in relief. ... Named an All-Star eight times as a reliever, besides one selection as a starter. ...more

July 27, 2008