Japan used a five-run fourth inning to beat the U.S. 9-4 and advance to the championship game of the World Baseball Classic against South Korea. ...more

March 23, 2009

In describing his first-time starter in center field Thursday, Rays manager Joe Maddon used the old line about him being "a coach on the field." ...more

February 27, 2009

Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Ryan Howard asked for $18 million in salary arbitration Tuesday, the third-highest figure submitted since the process began in 1974. ...more

January 21, 2009

EATING THE BAY If you haven't discovered it yet, there's a relatively new local social network online called Brand Tampa you should check out. (BrandTampa.com) Founded by art historian Julie Gorzka, the network has gathered about 400 members as word of mouth spreads through the Bay area. ...more

November 16, 2008

Swat! Take that, New York Yankees. Helped by a freakish invasion of bombarding bugs that rattled rookie reliever Joba Chamberlain in the eighth inning, the Indians rallied to beat the Yankees 2-1 in 11 innings to take a 2-0 lead in their AL playoff series. ...more

October 6, 2007