Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Cole Hamels cocked back and threw a perfect strike while a crowd of fans cheered him on. ...more

January 30, 2009

Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Ryan Howard asked for $18 million in salary arbitration Tuesday, the third-highest figure submitted since the process began in 1974. ...more

January 21, 2009

Baseball Hall of Fame member Robin Roberts, a Temple Terrace resident, was honored recently for his work with the Gold Shield Foundation. ...more

December 24, 2008

Francisco Rodriguez has a message for the Philadelphia Phillies and the rest of the NL East. ...more

December 14, 2008

No one can call Howard Stapf a bandwagon jumper. He and his late wife, Marguerite, attended the very first game in Tampa Bay (Devil) Ray history back in 1998. ...more

November 23, 2008

The American League Champion Tampa Bay Rays today announced their 2009 Spring Training schedule as well as pricing options for the 16 home games at the newly renovated Charlotte Sports Park. ...more

November 20, 2008

Many boys see professional sports and entertainment as their passports to fame and fortune. Such dreams are particularly strong in small towns. ...more

November 13, 2008

Joe Maddon has won the American League Manager of the Year after guiding the Tampa Bay Rays from baseball's basement to the World Series. Lou Piniella of the Chicago Cubs is the National League winner. ...more

November 12, 2008

More than one out of two Pinellas County hotel rooms was vacant during September as the poor economy and hurricane threats took a toll on the local visitors' industry, two reports released Wednesday show. ...more

November 5, 2008

As a Philadelphia Phillies fan, I congratulate the Tampa Bay Rays for an excellent season. To go from last to first in the American League is quite an accomplishment. ...more

November 3, 2008