As someone who has never stood in the batter's box against Scott Kazmir, it took Dioner Navarro some time to fully grasp how miserable an experience trying to hit the lefty can be. ...more

July 13, 2008

When Jason Bartlett went on the disabled list July 3, the Rays called up not one but two shortstops to replace him. They haven't come close to doing the job. ...more

July 13, 2008

DIXIE YOUTH LEAGUE AAA MAJORS BASEBALL Spring Hill American's hottest hitter going into states, Josh Lopes, cracks first-ever homer, reaches base three times in tries and scores three runs to pace his team's 3 1/2 inning nod over host Ridge Manor, 13-3. SECOND-ROUND TILT TODAY AT 5:30 P.M. ...more

July 12, 2008

The Rays have demonstrated repeatedly this season that they can get by just fine on their pitching and defense even if their hitters let them down. ...more

July 11, 2008

Even before the Rays suffered another loss Thursday night, James Shields was eager to step back into the stopper's role he has filled in the past. ...more

July 11, 2008

Underestimated and under the radar is exactly where Lake Placid is flourishing in the Dixie Youth Majors "O" Zone (ages 11-12) state tournament and head coach Ed Stanley isn't taking the recent success for granted. "I'm really happy for these kids and the community," Stanley said. "It isn't everyday that a small town like Lake Placid assembles a team like we've got now. ...more

July 9, 2008

Underestimated and under the radar is exactly where Lake Placid is flourishing in the Dixie Youth Majors "O" Zone (ages 11-12) state tournament and head coach Ed Stanley isn't taking the recent success for granted. ...more

July 9, 2008

Underestimated and under the radar is exactly where Lake Placid is flourishing in the Dixie Youth Majors "O" Zone (ages 11-12) state tournament and head coach Ed Stanley isn't taking the recent success for granted. ...more

July 8, 2008

No matter what adjective a person wants to select, if it's overwhelmed, overpowered, crushed, destroyed or anything else, the easy way to put it was that the Hernando Dixie League All-Star Debs are a very good team. ...more

July 8, 2008

In analyzing the deeper meaning of baseball's myriad statistics, many will insist wins aren't a true measure of a pitcher's worth. ...more

July 6, 2008