Talk about having something to prove. Scott Kazmir couldn't have asked for a higher level of motivation as he took the mound Thursday. ...more

October 17, 2008

There have been few chances to second-guess Rays manager Joe Maddon this season, because usually the guess has hardly been out of our mouths when Maddon's hunches have worked, often perfectly, sometimes eerily, in this wondrous season. ...more

October 16, 2008

Wary of acknowledging the gravity of the situation, the Rays are getting creative to keep themselves from dwelling on the fact that they're one win away from the World Series. ...more

October 16, 2008

When the Rays need a starter to go deep into a game protecting a one- or two-run lead, they probably would prefer to have James Shields on the mound. ...more

October 15, 2008

The most tender moment of this ALCS nearly went unnoticed. ...more

October 14, 2008

Needing only a four-pitch first inning Monday, LHP Jon Lester looked like he would mow down the Rays like he did in his three previous starts against them this year. ...more

October 14, 2008

The Rays weren't intimidated by the Fenway atmosphere as they beat down Boston 9-1. ...more

October 14, 2008

Uh, Big Papi? About that fear thing … ...more

October 13, 2008

Following Saturday night's game, a reporter mentioned to Matt Garza that it was a good thing the Rays won Game 2, since going to Fenway Park down 2-0 to face Jon Lester might not have been very pleasant for Tampa Bay. ...more

October 13, 2008

October 13, 2008