Gary Sheffield hit his 500th home run Friday night to become the 25th player in major-league history to reach the milestone, belting a drive to left off Milwaukee's Mitch Stetter leading off the seventh inning. ...more

April 18, 2009

The Cincinnati Reds have an interest in free agent Gary Sheffield, but only if he'll accept a limited role. Manager Dusty Baker says Thursday that he plans to talk to the Tampa native, whom he has known for many years. ...more

April 2, 2009

The Rays' newly acquired status as a destination spot for free agents comes with a caveat: They don't have nearly enough room to accommodate players who might otherwise be attractive to them. ...more

March 31, 2009

Tampa native Gary Sheffield would prefer to continue his career with his hometown team after his surprising release by the Tigers today, but it wouldn't appear the Rays have any room for him. ...more

March 31, 2009

Zach Miner's bid for a spot in Detroit's rotation isn't going as well as he had hoped, and he's getting a little dejected. ...more

March 16, 2009

Not long after the regular season begins next month, Gary Sheffield likely will hit the 500th home run of his career. He needs one more to join a club currently occupied by only 24 other players in Major League Baseball history. ...more

March 5, 2009

Gary Sheffield is trying something new as he enters his 21st season in the majors: He wants to cut back on controversial remarks. ...more

February 17, 2009

1. Which former "American Idol" contestant is not from the Bay area? ...more

January 31, 2009

Gary Sheffield's uncle stood outside a suite at Comerica Park late Saturday night. Sheffield had flown him to Detroit by private jet for the Tigers game with the Rays. But now the game was over. There would be no milestone this night. ...more

September 29, 2008

The Tampa Bay Rays took advantage of the weakest link the Detroit Tigers had during their disappointing season. ...more

September 28, 2008