It took 98 pitches last Sunday for James Shields to assemble the best game of his major-league career, a two-hit shutout of the Red Sox at Tropicana Field. ...more

May 4, 2008

BOSTON The last time Edwin Jackson faced the Red Sox, a week ago at Tropicana Field, Rays manager Joe Maddon liked the young right-hander's body language more than anything. Stern expression on his face, cap pulled down low, Jackson was the picture of focus as he out-dueled Clay Buchholz and led the Rays to victory. ...more

May 3, 2008

It's really not so strange that the Rays have been one of the best stories in baseball this season, despite the temptation to be slack-jawed in amazement as we look at the top of the standings and see the local team still hanging around. ...more

May 3, 2008

When Rays CF B.J. Upton collapsed to the ground Thursday after fouling off a fifth-inning pitch by Orioles LHP Brian Burres, it conjured visions of yet another extended stay on the disabled list for a crucial Rays player. ...more

May 2, 2008

There aren't that many jobs to be won in Rays camp during the next six weeks, but the battle for the four open spots on the pitching staff will be at the forefront. ...more

February 15, 2008

and likely well beyond that. If he's healthy to open the season, he should provide a significant boost to the Rays, offensively and defensively. That is, once the team feels comfortable enough to play him in the outfield more often. The worst part about Baldelli's situation is something could go wrong at any moment, just as it did on the routine grounder last May 15 that cost him the rest of the season. Even if he's healthy from the outset, everyone still will be watching anxiously. ...more

February 11, 2008

Jim Hickey looks at the potential pieces available in his bullpen heading into spring training, compares them to what he had last year, and comes to an inescapable conclusion. ...more

January 27, 2008

The Devil Rays aren't scheduled to take batting practice or infield before the final game of the season today, but one player will be doing some pregame work. ...more

September 30, 2007

Joe Maddon gathered his team not long before the penultimate game of the season and delivered a sending-off speech that emphasized the importance of work ethic and self-discipline in preparing for 2008. ...more

September 30, 2007

One week of baseball remains for the Devil Rays, and after that a much-needed offseason break. ...more

September 23, 2007