Though he still isn't saying much publicly, Pittsburgh Pirates minor-league outfielder Jose Tabata read a statement Friday afternoon expressing hurt about how his wife, Amalia Tabata Pereira, "lied to me." ...more

March 28, 2009

Pittsburgh Pirate minor league outfielder Jose Tabata read a statement in Spanish this afternoon expressing hurt about how his wife, Amalia Tabata Pereira, "lied to me." ...more

March 27, 2009

The catalyst during a 23-7 month for the Rays was first baseman Carlos Pena, who was recognized as the Rays' recipient of the Roberto Clemente Award. ...more

September 4, 2008

Ivan Rodriguez was the steady hand for the Florida Marlins when they won the 2003 World Series. A year later, he was the spark that helped turn around the Detroit franchise when nobody wanted to be a Tiger. ...more

July 31, 2008

Roberto Clemente was known for helping people as much as hitting baseballs. A Pittsburgh museum will honor the former All-Star, who died coming to the aid of others. ...more

December 22, 2007

I have been thinking about the phrase "role model" for some time, what it means to people, especially our youth. In the midst of my thoughts came the news that another superstar athlete was indicted for drug abuse. ...more

November 25, 2007

Advocates, administrators, presidents, animals and athletes. The community submitted diverse name suggestions for a new middle school in Citrus Park. The Hillsborough County school board is scheduled to vote on the name at its meeting at 3 p.m. Tuesday. The district's policy is that schools should be named for outstanding citizens, geographic locations and people who have made significant contributions to education. ...more

October 31, 2007

LF Carl Crawford will have the Devil Rays' full support as he appeals the two-game suspension handed down Wednesday by Major League Baseball. ...more

September 6, 2007