Phillies pitcher Joe Blanton is known for his reserved nature, but it might all be a rouse. When he does something for the first time, he sure doesn't do it quietly. ...more

October 27, 2008

Sunday was not kind to the Tampa Bay Rays. After losing Game 3 of the World Series in the early hours of the morning, the Rays lost Game 4 to the Phillies at night, 10-2. ...more

October 27, 2008

Resilience has been a buzzword for the Rays all season, but that trait has never been tested like this. The Rays need a three-game winning streak to win the World Series. ...more

October 27, 2008

PHILADELPHIA - So here we are. The Miracle needs a miracle. ...more

October 26, 2008

As the ball rolled ever so slowly toward him, the only thing Evan Longoria knew for sure was that it wouldn't go foul. He didn't have many options, not with Eric Bruntlett of Philadelphia charging down the third base line hard toward the plate with the potential winning run. ...more

October 26, 2008

An improved forecast Friday indicated that the rain expected today could move out of the area in time for Game 3 of the World Series. ...more

October 25, 2008

Once again, the Rays responded. They didn't have to win Thursday to stay alive in the World Series, but heading to Philadelphia needing to win two out of three just to bring it back home would not have been an ideal formula for success. ...more

October 24, 2008

Throughout the division series against Chicago, Grant Balfour symbolized the Rays' swagger. Punctuating high-octane strikeouts with primal screams, the reliever seemed untouchable. ...more

October 24, 2008

Ah, the old We're Not Just Happy To Be Here game. ...more

October 24, 2008

The next game of the World Series could be further away than Saturday's 8:35 p.m. scheduled start. ...more

October 24, 2008