James Shields will be on the mound April 6 in Boston when the Rays begin their defense of the American League championship, Manager Joe Maddon announced today. ...more

March 4, 2009

For a quick, perhaps subconscious, glimpse of the world Mitch Talbot inhabits this spring, listen to how he describes the place he would like to begin this season, the major leagues. ...more

March 4, 2009

When his fastball explodes through the strike zone, when his paralyzing slider causes a batter's knees to buckle, it's difficult to show restraint about the future of Rays rookie pitcher David Price. ...more

March 1, 2009

Every morning, James Shields reports to the ballpark along with the rest of his Rays teammates. He goes through his prescribed workouts in the morning, whether throwing a bullpen session or doing a bit of conditioning work. ...more

February 28, 2009

The list of contenders for the fifth spot in the Rays' starting rotation is growing practically by the hour. ...more

February 27, 2009

The games that count are still a ways off, but the Rays will take another significant step toward Opening Day as they begin their Grapefruit League schedule this afternoon against the Cincinnati Reds. ...more

February 25, 2009

Jeff Niemann has only five major-league appearances to his credit, but in many regards 2009 qualifies as a make-or-break year for the former first-round pick. ...more

February 20, 2009

Jeff Niemann has only five major-league appearances, but in many regards 2009 qualifies as a make-or-break year. ...more

February 17, 2009

As a newly minted postseason sensation who already has proved his worth at the highest level, you might think David Price would be a bit miffed that he has to win a big-league job this spring. ...more

February 12, 2009

The Tampa Bay Tays have released a schedule, subject to change, for Saturday's Fan Fest at Tropicana Field. ...more

February 10, 2009