The Rays are way past the point of moral victories and positive statements. They came to Boston not merely to break their losing ways at Fenway Park, but to take major steps toward the American League East title. ...more

September 11, 2008

The Tampa Bay Rays have had to prove their mettle once already this season, back when they went into the all-star break on a confidence-sapping seven-game losing streak. ...more

September 9, 2008

Baseball was made for nights such as this. ...more

September 9, 2008

The meaningless games are now behind them. From here on out - or at least until further notice - everything matters. Don't be fooled, though. Some games matter more than others. ...more

September 7, 2008

DE Kevin Carter No. 93 Ht.: 6-6 Wt.: 305 ...more

September 7, 2008

Former first baseman Fred McGriff enjoys the good life now, working as a special adviser for the Rays, serving as a broadcaster, still carrying enough of a presence in his hometown to have people approach for an autograph. ...more

September 6, 2008

Now comes a challenge for Venus Williams and Serena Williams at the U.S. Open: a match against each other. ...more

September 2, 2008

Josh Beckett was scratched again from a scheduled start, and the Boston Red Sox ace plans to have his ailing right elbow examined by orthopedist James Andrews. ...more

August 29, 2008

Alex Rodriguez flopped all night when the Yankees needed a big hit. Tim Wakefield won in his return from the disabled list and the Red Sox moved a step closer to squashing New York's playoff hopes, beating Andy Pettitte and the Yankees 7-3 Tuesday night. ...more

August 27, 2008

A few months back, tossing out the Rays' magic number to win the division - Hey, it's down to 149! - was a natural punch line. ...more

August 24, 2008