The Tampa Bay Rays sent pitcher Mitch Talbot to the Cleveland Indians today to complete the trade for catcher Kelly Shoppach. ...more

December 21, 2009

There were possibilities elsewhere, but Derek Shelton said he couldn't pass on the chance to coach a Tampa Bay Rays lineup that led the majors in stolen bases and set club records for home runs, walks and runs this season. ...more

October 22, 2009

When a baseball team leaves one city for another, it's personal. Jobs are lost, lives are changed, and memories become more precious because that's all that gets left behind. So it is for the Cincinnati Reds, who next week will conclude their final spring training here before moving to Arizona. ...more

March 27, 2009

Towns across Florida have been doing everything they can to protect one of their best sources of revenue: spring training. ...more

February 13, 2009

The city of Winter Haven has filed a lawsuit against its former spring training tenant, the Cleveland Indians. ...more

January 15, 2009

Former second baseman Joe Gordon was elected to the Hall of Fame by the Veterans Committee on Monday, while another panel shut out the likes of Joe Torre, Ron Santo and Gil Hodges. ...more

December 9, 2008

Many boys see professional sports and entertainment as their passports to fame and fortune. Such dreams are particularly strong in small towns. ...more

November 13, 2008

Afternoon baseball belongs to the nostalgic "good old days." ...more

November 5, 2008

Mark Buehrle gave the White Sox the veteran performance they needed on short rest. Now it's up to a youngster to keep their season going against a familiar foe. ...more

September 29, 2008

The Boston Red Sox will have to wait at least one more day to clinch their fifth postseason trip in six years. ...more

September 23, 2008