Scott Kazmir didn't sound surprised that his hopes of pitching in the World Baseball Classic had been rejected, but he was disappointed just the same. ...more

February 18, 2009

Jeff Niemann has only five major-league appearances, but in many regards 2009 qualifies as a make-or-break year. ...more

February 17, 2009

The South Florida Community College baseball team has done all the little things right in winning 10 of their first 11 games to start the season. ...more

February 17, 2009

Freshman Haley Pack and Sebring coach Joe Sinness looked at each other with anxious smiles on Friday, as the Blue Streak softball team prepared to take the field for its home opener against Moore Haven. ...more

February 15, 2009

A pair of seniors led the way for the Avon Park baseball team in Friday night's First Pitch Classic at Head Field. ...more

February 15, 2009

Given the workload their pitchers endured last season and the long road the Rays know awaits them in 2009, they would prefer not to have any of their prized arms competing in the World Baseball Classic. Now they are taking steps to minimize the potential impact of the WBC as much as they can. ...more

February 14, 2009

As a newly minted postseason sensation who already has proved his worth at the highest level, you might think David Price would be a bit miffed that he has to win a big-league job this spring. ...more

February 12, 2009

Rays reliever Chad Bradford had elbow surgery last week and will be sidelined three to four months, the team announced today. ...more

February 9, 2009

Andy Pettitte's only thought was to stay with the New York Yankees. He had no interest in returning to his hometown Houston Astros. ...more

January 27, 2009

The Tampa Bay Rays have signed shortstop Jason Bartlett to a one-year contract, avoiding arbitration. ...more

January 20, 2009