The so-called "miracle" season is nothing new in baseball but never has there been something quite like what the Rays have pulled off. ...more

September 27, 2008

Barry Bonds asked a federal judge Monday to toss out most of the government's case against him that charges the slugger lied to a federal grand jury about his alleged steroids use. ...more

August 26, 2008

When B.J. Upton got pulled from a game in Texas last Friday, the postgame focus was on his lack of hustle rather than Matt Garza's dazzling complete-game shutout. Monday night, the story was much the same, as Upton getting caught on the bases in the middle of what he termed a "mental lapse" overshadowed an impressive victory against an Angels team with the best record in baseball. ...more

August 20, 2008

Carlos Pena was an engineering major in college and has said he probably would have pursued a career in computer engineering if baseball hadn't come calling. His conversational patterns tend toward run-on sentences that weave this way and that before reaching a well-thought-out conclusion. On the field and off, his brain inevitably churns through this possibility and that, particularly when he's struggling at the plate. ...more

August 10, 2008

Chris Waters wasn't even supposed to start for the Orioles. ...more

August 6, 2008

The intent of this letter is not to justify the expenses of board travel, but to share some of the benefits brought to our district from outside sources. Our community is very rich and diverse and faces many different needs that are only common to large school districts with a combination of urban, suburban, and rural areas. ...more

August 2, 2008

The Los Angeles Angels acquired slugging first baseman Mark Teixeira from the Braves, a bold trade that further bolsters the team with the best record in the major leagues. ...more

July 30, 2008

Manny Ramirez is "tired" of the Boston Red Sox and would agree to a trade that would make both him and the team happy. ...more

July 28, 2008

The Rays have been downright dominant at home, their .714 winning percentage at the Trop among the best in baseball. ...more

July 28, 2008

He doesn't expect to be quite back to full speed, but SS Jason Bartlett believes he will be ready to come off the disabled list when the Rays open a seven-game road trip Thursday at Kansas City. ...more

July 22, 2008