Tampa Bay put at least one runner on base in every inning but the ninth, but it never mounted a threat against Braden or the A's bullpen. ...more

July 23, 2008

The Rays knew unusual circumstances would be required for Scott Kazmir to pitch in the All-Star Game, and they got them when Tuesday night's game lasted 15 innings. ...more

July 18, 2008

The Rays have made it pretty clear they don't want Scott Kazmir to pitch in Tuesday's All-Star Game, and it seems highly unlikely he will take the mound despite some last-minute hedging Sunday. ...more

July 14, 2008

In a job where you never go more than one day without reporting to work from mid-February through at least the end of September, a four-day stretch without a game can seem like an eternity. ...more

July 14, 2008