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

Until now, most of the attention on efforts to keep the Tampa Bay Rays in the area has focused on where a new ballpark might be located. ...more

October 22, 2009

From opening day it appeared as if the Tampa Bay Rays were, in fact, suffering from a "hangover" after their incredible 2008 season. The team has a blase feel and lacks passion. Additionally, the front office made questionable player moves during the off-season that did not improve the roster. ...more

September 22, 2009

The American Legion, Sons of Legion and Auxiliary Post 139 have been sending CARE boxes to U.S. troops overseas for more than four years. Recently they heard from Army Sgt. Michael Genetti who, along with his team, had received the packages for several months. ...more

August 26, 2009

Members of a committee studying the Tampa Bay Rays' stadium options may start giving their opinions today about where the Rays should locate, what a stadium should look like and other issues. ...more

August 20, 2009

Roy Halladay gave up two runs over eight innings for his 13th win of the season and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Tampa Bay Rays 5-2 on Friday night. ...more

August 14, 2009

St. Petersburg authorities are investigating a man's fall at Tropicana Field on Wednesday night as the game between the Tampa Bay Rays and Boston Red Sox drew to a close. The man, whose name was not immediately available, tumbled over the side of the escalator. "He fell about 40 feet onto concrete," Lt. Joel Granata said. ...more

August 6, 2009

Retired pitcher Jim Parque says he used human growth hormone "about six times" after he was cut by the Chicago White Sox in 2002 and before a brief comeback with the Tampa Bay Rays the following season. ...more

July 23, 2009

There aren't many of them, but the members of BuildItDowntown Tampa.org think they can help shape the future of the Tampa Bay Rays. ...more

July 11, 2009

Progress Energy on Tuesday named Vincent M. Dolan as successor to Jeffrey J. Lyash as president and CEO of Progress Energy Florida, which serves more than 1.6 million Florida households and businesses. ...more

June 25, 2009