The month-long Grapefruit League season gets underway this week, and with it comes long, lazy afternoon getaways to a ballpark near you. ...more

February 25, 2008

The Los Angeles Angels defeated Francisco Rodriguez in salary arbitration Friday, and the closer will receive $10 million rather than his request for $12.5 million. ...more

February 23, 2008

The Rays avoided arbitration with reliever Dan Wheeler on Tuesday, agreeing to terms on a one-year contract that will pay him at least $2.875 million in 2008. ...more

January 16, 2008

EDITOR'S NOTE: This an occasional series spotlighting local clergy members. This week's column features Edith Langston and Rosetta "Rose" Smith, co-pastors of Gospel METS Ministries. The church, with about 50 members, is at 1102 E. Laura St. and its telephone number is (813) 759-0607. Services include Sunday worship at 11 a.m., Bible class from 7 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays and prayer and praise from 7 to 8 p.m. Thursdays. ...more

November 29, 2007

Baseball's all-time home run leader and his most likely successor are available on the open market as of today. Rarely, if ever, has a free-agent class been so top heavy with a combination of extraordinary talent - and inordinate baggage. ...more

November 12, 2007

With a week to go, very little is settled. Even after 25 weeks, most of the invitations to baseball's postseason party are still on hold. ...more

September 23, 2007

Jorge Velandia had grown accustomed to the routine. As a reliable pro who was handy with the glove at various infield positions but not quite big-league ready at the plate, he would shuttle back and forth between Triple-A and the majors, always right there on the fringe. ...more

September 18, 2007