Sharp Central slides by Lecanto behind southpaw Ryan Garrity's first varsity victory. ...more

February 22, 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

The blackout at Coors Field was caused by a cranky computer. Blame the Philadelphia Phillies' power outage on rookie Ubaldo Jimenez and a Colorado bullpen that has been lights out for three weeks. ...more

October 7, 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

The New York Yankees took a day off Monday. At least, that's how it looked. ...more

September 25, 2007

Further examination today might reveal that the strained left groin that forced Carl Crawford out of Sunday's game shortly before it ended isn't cause for any significant concern. ...more

September 17, 2007