There were possibilities elsewhere, but Derek Shelton said he couldn't pass on the chance to coach a Tampa Bay Rays lineup that led the majors in stolen bases and set club records for home runs, walks and runs this season. ...more

October 22, 2009

LF Carl Crawford pronounced himself ready to return to the lineup after playing five innings and batting five times in a fall Instructional League game against the Pirates on Monday at Tropicana Field. ...more

September 30, 2008

Whatever happens today in the Rays' final game of the first half, they will have assembled the best run of play in franchise history. And they also will know that the way they have sputtered into the All-Star break will only renew doubts among those who still can't quite believe they have come so far so fast. ...more

July 13, 2008

B.J. Upton will have four days without a game to catch a break coming up next week, but Joe Maddon thought his No. 3 hitter could use Saturday off as well. ...more

July 13, 2008

At about 3:30 p.m. Thursday, Rays position players filed out of the visiting clubhouse at Fenway Park and into Manager Joe Maddon's office, trailed by hitting coach Steve Henderson. ...more

June 6, 2008