For a few minutes following the Rays' group stretching exercises Wednesday morning, the team's infielders and outfielders did some running. They weren't sprints, and they covered about 100 feet each way, repeated a few times. ...more

February 20, 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

MANAGER 70 Joe Maddon COACHES ...more

February 15, 2008

ST. PETERSBURG Something unusual has been going on at the Naimoli Complex this winter. ...more

February 13, 2008

The question of whether Evan Longoria will open the season as the Rays' third baseman probably won't be answered for at least another month. ...more

February 13, 2008

and likely well beyond that. If he's healthy to open the season, he should provide a significant boost to the Rays, offensively and defensively. That is, once the team feels comfortable enough to play him in the outfield more often. The worst part about Baldelli's situation is something could go wrong at any moment, just as it did on the routine grounder last May 15 that cost him the rest of the season. Even if he's healthy from the outset, everyone still will be watching anxiously. ...more

February 11, 2008

The Rays have taken another step to solidify the core group of players they hope will make them a winning team by signing James Shields to a long-term contract. ...more

January 23, 2008

Scott Kazmir didn't bother to try to stifle his enthusiasm Friday - and it wasn't just because his bank-account balance is about to reach unseen heights. ...more

January 19, 2008

It's tempting to declare the Rays' shopping season just about over as we enter the final days of 2007. ...more

December 23, 2007

Cliff Floyd owns a World Series ring that has been around longer than the Rays have been playing baseball, so it's fair to say he'll be able to spread some wisdom around a young clubhouse. ...more

December 17, 2007