Any progress made by Rocco Baldelli at this point qualifies as a big deal, and on the verge of another step toward fulfilling his hopes of returning to the majors. ...more

June 15, 2008

At about 3:30 p.m. Thursday, Rays position players filed out of the visiting clubhouse at Fenway Park and into Manager Joe Maddon's office, trailed by hitting coach Steve Henderson. ...more

June 6, 2008

The Rays will make their choice at the top of baseball's amateur draft on Thursday, and the question soon will follow. ...more

June 2, 2008

The Rays' scouts and baseball operations personnel have spent the past several days kicking around various scenarios for the upcoming draft as rumors have swirled regarding who Tampa Bay might take with the first overall pick. ...more

June 1, 2008

Baseball has been played for so long that it's truly a feat to accomplish something that has never been done before. ...more

May 27, 2008

Cliff Floyd, elder statesman of the Rays' position players, showed up for his first day of camp Saturday carrying his gear in a black garbage bag. ...more

February 17, 2008

AVON PARK –– It may be early in the year, but Lake Region pitcher Jacob Newberry was in mid-season form against Sebring in the first round of the Bill Jarrett Early Bird Classic at Head Field on Monday night. Newberry, a junior right-hander, scattered four hits and struck out nine, and designated hitter Steve Fox slammed a three-run home run to lead the Thunder to a 3-1 win over the Blue Streaks. "We've pitched good enough to win the last two games, but we've got to score some runs," said Sebring veteran coach Hoppy Rewis. "Newberry is a quality high school pitcher and he doesn't give you much to hit. He's just fast enough with enough off-speed stuff that you can't just look for one pitch." ...more

February 13, 2008

The Rays expect new infielder Willy Aybar to report to spring training - though perhaps not on time - after domestic violence charges against him were dropped Wednesday. ...more

February 7, 2008

University of Tampa baseball coach Joe Urso knows how to put together a championship team. ...more

January 31, 2008

Persistence in sports can pay off handsomely, and Countryside High proved it Tuesday night during their 1-0 victory over Dunedin at the annual Palm Harbor University Hurricane Watch Boy's Soccer Tournament. ...more

January 9, 2008