Smoke trails formed spider webs over Bright House Networks Field as fireworks exploded to the tune of Queen's "We are the champions." Fans gathered around the stadium's concourse for a moment over a quarter century in the making. After 28 years, Major League Baseball's World Series trophy had returned to Clearwater. ...more

February 21, 2009

Not yet 25 years old and already a World Series champion. With a few more wins, several Rays would be able to claim that distinction. If it happens, Scott Kazmir, Dioner Navarro, Evan Longoria, B.J. Upton, Matt Garza and David Price undoubtedly would envision their lofty place in the game not as a final destination but as a jumping-off point. ...more

October 26, 2008

He won 14 games for the Rays during the regular season, but he was squeezed off the roster for the first playoff round. But Edwin Jackson will be active as the Rays open ALCS play as Tampa Bay bumps up to 11 pitchers for the longer best-of-seven series. ...more

October 10, 2008

This is no time to mess around. Rays reliever Troy Percival knows that - he has to know that as the playoffs approach. ...more

September 25, 2008

Here is one more theory about the Ray's magical ride in '08: the spectacles and facial expressions of Joe Maddon. Check out photos of the beloved senor, Al Lopez, as the Cleveland Indians and Chicago White Sox manager in the '50s and '60s and maybe you will agree that there is more than a little similarity. ...more

July 3, 2008

TAMPA - With just a few hours left in the auction for a significant piece of baseball memorabilia — the check from the New York Yankees to the Boston Red Sox purchasing the services of George Herman "Babe" Ruth — only two bids have been submitted. The sellers, Historic Auctions, a St. Petersburg-based online auctioneer, opened the bidding at $25,000, and the top bid this morning was $27,500, according to company's Web site. ...more

May 29, 2008