ST. PETERSBURG – The Rays are on the verge of adding the big bat they have sought since the end of the World Series — and it happens to be a player who was on the winning side in the Fall Classic. ...more

January 5, 2009

A bases-loaded dribbler in the bottom of the 9th by the Phils' Carlos Ruiz was enough for a 5-4 victory. ...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

It was the kind of game they've won all season. It was the kind of game that made you believe in their miracle. And then they lost. ...more

October 26, 2008

The Rays know they can't expect the Phillies to continue scuffling like they have when presented with scoring chances. ...more

October 25, 2008

Despite hitting a solo home run off him in the eighth inning of Game 2 on Thursday night, reserve IF Eric Bruntlett couldn't be more impressed with Rays rookie LHP David Price. ...more

October 25, 2008

ST. PETERSBURG 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

Take a look, Philadelphia. Things have worked out just as hoped. You wanted the Rays; you got them. ...more

October 21, 2008

Phillies closer Brad Lidge is scheduled to have arthroscopic surgery on his right knee today and could miss the regular-season opener. ...more

February 24, 2008