Joe Balfour of Lutz has spent a lifetime buying collectibles and antiques. Little did he know his love of old-fashioned bread boxes and butter churns would one day help put food on the table. ...more

March 25, 2009

The Rays' bullpen was hardly broken after last season, but they decided to go ahead and fix it anyway. ...more

March 21, 2009

The Rays got encouraging news about one of their starters before Saturday's 15-7 Grapefruit League thrashing of the Red Sox. ...more

March 7, 2009

Grant Balfour already knew it was a big deal to participate in the World Series, of course. But when he went back home to Australia after the Rays' magical run to the American League pennant last season, he found out firsthand just how big it really was. ...more

February 18, 2009

Given the workload their pitchers endured last season and the long road the Rays know awaits them in 2009, they would prefer not to have any of their prized arms competing in the World Baseball Classic. Now they are taking steps to minimize the potential impact of the WBC as much as they can. ...more

February 14, 2009

Grant Balfour arrived in camp today, and he won't be leaving to join the Australian team for the World Baseball Classic. Though Balfour was on Australia's provisional roster and looking forward to playing for his country, he said the Rays made it clear they would prefer he sit out the competition and focus on preparing for the season, and he agreed to do so. ...more

February 13, 2009

There may be room yet for all of those relievers the Rays have stockpiled this winter. ...more

February 10, 2009

Strolling down the aisles, customer Paulette Balfour surveyed the selection of tomatoes. ...more

January 28, 2009

Eight Rays were listed on initial rosters for the World Baseball Classic submitted Monday, but not all are expected to participate in the event. ...more

January 20, 2009

The Rays added another experienced arm to their bullpen mix Friday, signing Lance Cormier to a one-year deal. The major-league contract guarantees the 28-year-old at least $675,000 while allowing him to earn up to $175,000 more in incentives. ...more

January 17, 2009