Manager Joe Maddon is so enamored of OF Matt Joyce's power that he sees him as a potential heart-of-the-order hitter in the Rays lineup one day, he said Sunday. ...more

March 30, 2009

With his penchant for throwing too many pitches and getting twisted up over his mechanics, Scott Kazmir is the Rays starting pitcher who gives fans the most anxiety. ...more

March 29, 2009

Pasco starting pitcher Colena Lazar tossed her fourth shutout of the season as the Pirates defeated Land O' Lakes, 6-0. Lazar gave up six hits and struck out nine in what had been a highly anticipated matchup. ...more

March 28, 2009

Lakyn Shull took care of the pitching, Sarah Simon handled the offense, and River Ridge won 5-1 on Senior Night over visiting Gulf High. ...more

March 26, 2009

Without its top pitcher, the Meadowbrook Academy Mustangs were held to a first-inning single as host HCA crushed the Marion County nine to grab the top seed in April 23's Class 1A-6 title game, 17-0. HCA TAKES ADVANTAGE OF 14 MEADOWBROOK WALKS ...more

March 26, 2009

Tarpon Springs High proved there would be no letdown after Tuesday night's statement win over Class 5A, District 9 rival Dunedin by jumping on Countryside early for a 5-1 road victory. ...more

March 26, 2009

Japan used a five-run fourth inning to beat the U.S. 9-4 and advance to the championship game of the World Baseball Classic against South Korea. ...more

March 23, 2009

Well, it was a start, and that alone was a step forward for Rays outfielder Matt Joyce. ...more

March 17, 2009

It was a week of catastrophic injuries for the Sebring softball team, and it culminated on Friday when starting pitcher Niki Helms was injured in a 9-1 loss to district rival Braden River. ...more

March 15, 2009

Manager Joe Maddon says he will "more than likely" name a No. 5 starting pitcher before the end of camp, and LHP Carlos Hernandez probably didn't improve his long odds much with a mixed outing Friday against the Blue Jays. ...more

March 13, 2009