A former Major League baseball player was charged with simple domestic battery Thursday afternoon after an argument with his ex-wife turned physical, the Pasco County Sheriff's Office said. ...more

March 7, 2009

A former Major League baseball player was charged with simple domestic battery Thursday afternoon after an argument with his ex-wife turned physical, the Pasco County Sheriff's Office said. Christopher M. Spurling's former wife said he "threw" her to the floor after a "minor dispute," a sheriff's report said. Spurling, 31, was a right-handed relief pitcher for the Detroit Tigers and Milwaukee Brewers from 2003 to 2007, according to Major League Baseball's official Web site. ...more

March 6, 2009

In describing his first-time starter in center field Thursday, Rays manager Joe Maddon used the old line about him being "a coach on the field." ...more

February 27, 2009

The Tampa Bay Rays have signed veteran outfielder Gabe Kapler to a one-year major-league contract that will pay him $1 million. ...more

January 12, 2009

The Tampa Bay Rays have agreed to terms with catcher Michel Hernandez, outfielder Jon Weber, left-handed pitcher Randy Choate, right-handed pitcher Julio DePaula, infielder Ray Olmedo and outfielder Ray Sadler to minor league contracts. Each player received an invitation to major league spring training. ...more

January 6, 2009

When Coach Tony Dungy won the 2007 Super Bowl with the Indianapolis Colts, he took advantage of his moment in the national spotlight to give the glory to God. ...more

October 16, 2008

In choosing the Christian worship song "Blessed Be Your Name" as his walk-up theme at Tropicana Field, Rays' right-fielder Gabe Gross publicly declares his faith before live crowds and TV audiences at every home game. ...more

October 15, 2008

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

October 5, 2008

CC Sabathia and Ryan Braun put the Milwaukee Brewers in the playoffs for the first time since 1982 - with big help from the New York Mets. ...more

September 29, 2008

The Fightin' Phils are going back to the playoffs. Just getting there won't be good enough this time. ...more

September 28, 2008