The initial reaction for many Rays roster-followers in the wake of Fernando Perez's injury last week was to assume Justin Ruggiano would be the primary beneficiary. ...more

March 14, 2009

Led by a big first inning and third baseman Matthew Hart's 2-for-3, three RBI night at the plate, Mitchell High (8-1) glided past Ridgewood 9-4 at home Tuesday night. ...more

March 11, 2009

There are a billion or so people in China who don't care about the World Baseball Classic — and China is in the World Baseball Classic. At least it was until it got rolled by Japan and Korea, though China did beat Taiwan. There are billions more who don't care about the WBC, either, especially with the stringent new airport security edict: Only Cuban baseball players weighing 3.5 ounces or less are allowed in carry-on baggage. ...more

March 9, 2009

Two early doubles and some clutch bottom of the lineup hitting led Riverview to a 7-3 win against Sickles on Saturday. ...more

March 8, 2009

Ben Zobrist backs up for the Rays at almost every position on the field. But who backs up the back up? ...more

March 7, 2009

After two deflating years in St. Louis, Adam Kennedy needed a manager who believed in him. ...more

March 2, 2009

The Lake Placid baseball team turned manufacturing runs into an art form in Friday night's Class 3A-District 10 baseball game against Mulberry. ...more

March 1, 2009

In some ways, baseball is the ultimate survivor sport. What other competition has been forced to overcome work stoppages, betting scandals and All-Star ties? ...more

February 28, 2009

Land O' Lakes remains undefeated with 9-3 win against Zephyrhills ...more

February 26, 2009

The addition of free agent designated hitter Pat Burrell has Tampa Bay Rays manager Joe Maddon contemplating a lineup that would drop second baseman Akinori Iwamura out of the lead-off spot. ...more

February 26, 2009