Evan Longoria might get his chance to play in the World Baseball Classic after all. ...more

March 17, 2009

The Rays pared down their camp roster significantly this afternoon, cutting 12 players. The list of those sent out includes a few top prospects and some who had been in competition for the fifth spot in the starting rotation. ...more

March 16, 2009

A final decision on who will open the season as the Rays' fifth starter might not necessarily be imminent, but the pool of officially acknowledged contenders should be pared considerably in the coming days. ...more

March 15, 2009

James Shields will be on the mound April 6 in Boston when the Rays begin their defense of the American League championship, Manager Joe Maddon announced today. ...more

March 4, 2009

If nothing else, RHP Wade Davis is making a strong impression. ...more

March 2, 2009

Every morning, James Shields reports to the ballpark along with the rest of his Rays teammates. He goes through his prescribed workouts in the morning, whether throwing a bullpen session or doing a bit of conditioning work. ...more

February 28, 2009

The list of contenders for the fifth spot in the Rays' starting rotation is growing practically by the hour. ...more

February 27, 2009

The Yankees trotted out some of their luminaries before their Grapefruit League home opener Thursday against the Rays, and they added some prestige to the game. ...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

The Cardinals' interest in signing Trever Miller is strong enough that the left-hander was invited to St. Louis to meet with the team's doctors and take a physical Thursday, but he apparently left town without finalizing a deal. ...more

November 21, 2008