When the World Series began, there were several "givens" most observers could agree upon: ...more

November 5, 2008

When the World Series began, there were several "givens" most observers could agree upon: That the Rays were one of the best feel-good sports stories in years. That Rays Manager Joe Maddon would charm the media. ...more

November 4, 2008

At Philadelphia's Citizens Bank Park, there is a two-tiered bullpen area in right-center field. ...more

October 27, 2008

A look at what others are writing about the 2008 World Series and the Rays from newspapers, Web sites and blogs around the country: ...more

October 26, 2008

Joe Blanton hasn't been here before, and he almost never was. If not for a summer trade, the Phillies' starting pitcher for Game 4 could have been 3,000 miles away, stuck 241/2 games out of first place, watching the World Series from his living room along with the rest of the Oakland Athletics. ...more

October 26, 2008

Tampa Bay area baseball fans are now being ridiculed for being too polite. According to a story published in today's Philadelphia Daily News, Rays fans sat on their hands Thursday during a 4-2 victory against the Phillies in Game 2 of the World Series. ...more

October 24, 2008

Baseball. Beer. Rays. Phillies. History. Oddly enough, there's common ground locally for all of these. ...more

October 24, 2008

Ralph Maerz and his wife, Betty, say they wouldn't miss a chance to see the Philadelphia Phillies play in the World Series. ...more

October 23, 2008

In response to my column tweaking Red Sox and Phillies fans for their vaunted bad behavior, the fans vented via phone and e-mail. ...more

October 22, 2008

With the World Series opening today at Tropicana Field, restaurants, hotels and bars in the area are hoping to hit a home run when it comes to attracting extra business off baseball's big event. ...more

October 22, 2008