Sunday, Rays manager Joe Maddon and his wife Jaye were flying home to California from Rays baseball chief Andrew Friedman's wedding. As they landed in Atlanta to change planes, someone yelled, "They just beat the Eagles." ...more

January 20, 2009

The Tampa Bay Rays have signed veteran outfielder Gabe Kapler to a one-year major-league contract that will pay him $1 million. ...more

January 12, 2009

Right field, a revolving door in 2008 could once again provide a vehicle for several players to see action in 2009. ...more

January 10, 2009

As Rocco Baldelli cleaned out his locker at Tropicana Field the day after the World Series ended, he made sure to express his thanks to the Rays for treating him like a person rather than a faceless asset during his recent health woes. ...more

January 9, 2009

The addition of Pat Burrell in the middle of the lineup means better protection for Evan Longoria and company. ...more

January 6, 2009

The Rays might have been able to string negotiations out another couple of weeks and still ended up signing Pat Burrell, perhaps saving a million dollars or two along the way. Even in a buyers' market, though, they didn't think it was worth the risk. ...more

January 6, 2009

The Tampa Bay Rays have signed right-handed relief pitcher Joe Nelson to a one-year contract. ...more

December 30, 2008

Left-handed pitchers prompted no small amount of hand-wringing for the Rays during the course of the 2008 season. ...more

December 21, 2008

It was surely heart-warming news when Rocco Baldelli said doctors have a better handle now on the mysterious malady that threatened to end his baseball career. ...more

December 18, 2008

ST. PETERSBURG We know what the Rays did last season, and it was sensational, but the challenge now is to sustain that success. It's a tricky game that involves trying to fill a need before you actually need it. ...more

December 17, 2008