The Rays took an expected step, exercising the $10 million option on Carl Crawford's contract for 2010. ...more

November 9, 2009

With his penchant for throwing too many pitches and getting twisted up over his mechanics, Scott Kazmir is the Rays starting pitcher who gives fans the most anxiety. ...more

March 29, 2009

Scott Richmond didn't appear to improve his chances of making Toronto's starting rotation, but manager Cito Gaston cut him some slack Saturday because of a gusting 30-mph wind and a shaky Blue Jays defense. ...more

March 28, 2009

HCA improves to 10-0 behind 10-run first inning, dominating Bishop McLaughlin, 18-2. ...more

March 12, 2009

Nate McLouth is getting more comfortable with each at-bat in spring training. ...more

March 1, 2009

Never mind the end result, the Rays had a strong showing in a 6-3 Grapefruit League loss to Toronto at chilly Charlotte Sports Park on Sunday. ...more

March 1, 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

Yankees captain Derek Jeter has a sore right hamstring and expects to resume running today. ...more

February 23, 2009

Joining any other team after spending his entire professional career in the Philadelphia Phillies organization would have been a bit strange for Pat Burrell. But the fact that the locker room he now calls home is filled mostly with players he helped beat in the World Series last fall adds a bit of a twist to the whole situation. ...more

February 16, 2009

Carl Crawford got good news Friday, but it remains to be seen whether being activated from the disabled list and making his first appearance since Aug. 9 will get him what he wants next week. ...more

September 27, 2008