Red Sox closer Jonathan Papelbon on Thursday stood by a magazine interview in which he compared former teammate Manny Ramirez to cancer and said Boston made the right decision when it traded the slugger to the Los Angeles Dodgers last summer. ...more

March 13, 2009

Tampa Bay Rays center fielder Fernando Perez left the field in the top of the first inning today after an attempted diving catch. He appeared to injure his left wrist or forearm on the play. ...more

March 10, 2009

TAMPA BAY DOWNS WHAT: Thoroughbred horse racing WHERE: 11225 Race Track Road, Oldsmar ...more

March 9, 2009

Evan Longoria made the bus trip down here Sunday, the third consecutive spring training road game in which he has appeared. He even made the dreaded haul across the state to Jupiter last week. ...more

March 8, 2009

The Rays and their fans remember Tampa Bay's series at Fenway Park last September as games that might have saved the season. ...more

March 7, 2009

A dance is scheduled from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Saturday, March 7, at Sebring Village Clubhouse, behind Wal-Mart near Schumacher Road. ...more

March 7, 2009

BRADENTON – Considering the state of the Pittsburgh Pirates, who have endured 16 consecutive losing seasons, this likely will be the year that Eric Hinske's run of World Series appearances comes to an end. But he's still out there doing what he does best. ...more

March 6, 2009

Rick Patton has devoted his career to helping others, mostly the downtrodden and troubled. ...more

March 4, 2009

Rick Patton has devoted his career to helping others, mostly the downtrodden and troubled. ...more

March 4, 2009

Derek Jeter finally got to experience playing against the New York Yankees. ...more

March 3, 2009