The Rays prevailed 2-1 on a game-winning hit by Dioner Navarro that followed outstanding pitching across the board. ...more

September 17, 2008

seven last chances to see what you'll never see again. There's only one first time in a pennant race. Just one. ...more

September 15, 2008

Carlos Zambrano pitched the first no-hitter for the Chicago Cubs in 36 years, returning from a recent bout of rotator cuff soreness to shut down the Houston Astros 5-0 Sunday night in a game relocated because of Hurricane Ike. ...more

September 15, 2008

The Rays showed great resolve and resilience in taking two of three against the Red Sox last week at Fenway Park after being shut out in the opener, winning a series in Boston for the first time since 1999. ...more

September 15, 2008

All that was missing was Stuart Sternberg rubbing his hands together in fiendish delight Friday night as he anticipated what was to come over the weekend at Yankee Stadium. ...more

September 14, 2008

The Rays didn't lose any ground in the standings Saturday, but the potential gains that slipped away made for a disappointing finish to their longest day of the season. ...more

September 14, 2008

Almost stammering with excitement, the remnants of a celebratory shaving-cream pie still clinging to his shirt and ears, Jason Hammel summed up what transpired the past three evenings at Fenway Park rather succinctly. ...more

September 12, 2008

When Rays newcomer Dan Johnson smashed a ninth-inning, game-tying homer Tuesday night in Boston - after being called up from Triple-A, then frantically arriving at Fenway Park just minutes before game time - it was stunning. ...more

September 12, 2008

BOSTON – Almost stammering with excitement, the remnants of a celebratory shaving cream pie still clinging to his shirt and his ears, Jason Hammel summed up what transpired the past three evenings at Fenway Park rather succinctly. ...more

September 11, 2008

The Rays are way past the point of moral victories and positive statements. They came to Boston not merely to break their losing ways at Fenway Park, but to take major steps toward the American League East title. ...more

September 11, 2008