Brett Myers stood on first base, shaking his head and shrugging his shoulders. He couldn't explain his hitting success, and no one ever expected it. ...more

October 11, 2008

J.J. Hardy and the Milwaukee Brewers did just enough to keep their postseason alive for another day. ...more

October 5, 2008

Manny Ramirez and Joe Torre brought their winning postseason ways to the Los Angeles Dodgers - and Wrigley Field. ...more

October 2, 2008

Alexei Ramirez spread his arms wide, raced around the bases like a little kid and jumped into Paul Konerko's embrace at home plate. ...more

September 30, 2008

It just might be the test that determines who is the best flats angler on Tampa Bay. ...more

September 19, 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

The Rays' make-or-break road trip didn't really do either. Tampa Bay didn't get the results it would have preferred, dropping six of nine games on its swing through the AL East after Sunday's 8-4 loss to the Yankees, but the Rays flew home clinging to first place as they prepared for the latest edition of the biggest series in franchise history. ...more

September 15, 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

The extraordinary dynamic that awaits the Rays as they prepare to open a potentially pivotal three-game series at Fenway Park tonight is best illustrated by the way the Red Sox reacted to Tampa Bay's walk-off loss Saturday afternoon. ...more

September 8, 2008

The argument could be made that every game the Rays play this month and beyond qualifies as playoff baseball, because missing out on October after everything they have done to get this far would be as crushing as any postseason defeat. ...more

September 7, 2008