Tampa Bay Rays The Tampa Bay Rays are a professional baseball team based in St. Petersburg, Florida. The Rays are a member of the Eastern Division of Major League Baseball's American League. From 1998 to the present, the Rays have played in Tropicana Field. From their inception up until November 2007, the organization's name was the "Devil Rays", after the common nickname for the manta ray. They were nicknamed "The D-Rays", a shortened version of the Devil Rays name. The new name "Rays" is described by principal owner Stuart Sternberg as the team representing, "A beacon that radiates throughout Tampa Bay and across the entire state of Florida." An expansion franchise, the club was founded in St. Petersburg in 1998. They are one of four active teams never to have played in a World Series, the others being the Texas Rangers, the Washington Nationals, and the Seattle Mariners.
Tampa Bay Rays beat Mariano Rivera in 9th again, top Yankees 9-7 (Kitchener - Waterloo Record) NEW YORK - No matter which hitters the Tampa Bay Rays send up against Mariano Rivera, they hardly seem intimidated.
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Tampa TribuneTampa Bay Rays call for action against maple bats after injury to pitcher ...Tampabay.comFORT MYERS ? Afterward, when his bloodied right hand was bandaged and he could joke about the barrel of the broken maple ...Rays nearly pay 'Price' in 8-6 win over Red SoxYahoo! SportsBroken-bat knockBoston HeraldPrice leaves Rays game after being struck by broken batTampa TribuneNESN.com -St. Augustine Recordall 237 news articles »
Tampa TribuneTampa Bay Rays call for action against maple bats after injury to pitcher ...Tampabay.comFORT MYERS ? Afterward, when his bloodied right hand was bandaged and he could joke about the barrel of the broken maple ...Rays nearly pay 'Price' in 8-6 win over Red SoxYahoo! SportsBroken-bat knockBoston HeraldPrice leaves Rays game after being struck by broken batTampa TribuneNESN.com -St. Augustine Recordall 237 news articles » Tampa Bay Rays see difference in Yankee Stadium's new atmosphere (New York Daily News) The Yankees christened their new ballpark with Babe Ruth's bat on Opening Day, hoping to coax the pinstriped ghosts of past glory into following them across 161st St. The aura and mystique of the old Stadium is gone, so say the Tampa Bay Rays.
With Ellsbury, Red Sox Steal More but Remain Cautious 
Jacoby Ellsbury stole 70 bases this season and was the first Red Sox player to lead the major leagues in that category since 1935.
Jacoby Ellsbury stole 70 bases this season and was the first Red Sox player to lead the major leagues in that category since 1935. New York Yankees game against Tampa Bay Rays rained out (The Star-Ledger) David Maxwell/EPAThe Yankees game against the Rays Friday night has been postponed to to rain. The Yankees game Friday night against the Tampa Bay Rays has been postponed due to inclement weather. No makeup date has been announced. CC Sabathia,...
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Tampa TribuneTampa Bay Rays to give Hank Blalock chance to bounce backTampabay.comPORT CHARLOTTE ? Hank Blalock hopes signing a minor-league deal with the Rays can be the start of a "new chapter in my ...Blalock agrees to minor league dealESPNBlalock signs minor league contract with RaysSarasota Herald-TribuneBlalock agrees to minor league deal with RaysSI.comTampa Tribune -USA Today -Sportsrageousall 105 news articles »
Tampa TribuneTampa Bay Rays to give Hank Blalock chance to bounce backTampabay.comPORT CHARLOTTE ? Hank Blalock hopes signing a minor-league deal with the Rays can be the start of a "new chapter in my ...Blalock agrees to minor league dealESPNBlalock signs minor league contract with RaysSarasota Herald-TribuneBlalock agrees to minor league deal with RaysSI.comTampa Tribune -USA Today -Sportsrageousall 105 news articles » Tampa Bay Rays' Evan Longoria likely back in lineup Saturday (ESPN) Tampa Bay Rays third baseman Evan Longoria is likely to return to the starting lineup by Saturday.
Rodriguez Does the Math, and It Adds Up to 2 Records 
Alex Rodriguez hit a grand slam and a three-run homer in the sixth inning of the Yankees? victory over the Rays.
Alex Rodriguez hit a grand slam and a three-run homer in the sixth inning of the Yankees? victory over the Rays. Tampa Bay Rays head to New York with momentum (The Republican) (AP) ? ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - B.J. Upton and the Tampa Bay Rays are headed to New York in an upbeat mood. Upton hit a two-run homer in the eighth inning and the Rays beat the Kansas City Royals 3-2 on Thursday to complete a three-game sweep.
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Mid Columbia Tri City HeraldO's struggle with bats, gloves in loss to RaysBaltimore SunThe Orioles' spring losing streak grew to six games Tuesday with an 8-3 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays that featured poor fielding and very little offense from ...Niemann, Longoria lead Rays over OriolesThe Associated PressTampa Bay Rays pitcher Jeff Niemann enjoying a more relaxed spring campTampabay.comRecap: Baltimore vs. Tampa BayMiamiHerald.comTampa Tribune -News Chiefall 139 news articles »
Mid Columbia Tri City HeraldO's struggle with bats, gloves in loss to RaysBaltimore SunThe Orioles' spring losing streak grew to six games Tuesday with an 8-3 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays that featured poor fielding and very little offense from ...Niemann, Longoria lead Rays over OriolesThe Associated PressTampa Bay Rays pitcher Jeff Niemann enjoying a more relaxed spring campTampabay.comRecap: Baltimore vs. Tampa BayMiamiHerald.comTampa Tribune -News Chiefall 139 news articles » Tampa Bay Rays Team Report (USA Today) The Rays are trying to get by without a true closer as manager Joe Maddon uses matchups to navigate the final innings.
Sabathia?s Bid for 20th Win Is Stopped Short by the Rays 
The Yankees? starter allowed eight hits and nine runs five earned in two and two-third innings. Tampa Bay was paced by B. J. Upton, who hit for the cycle.
The Yankees? starter allowed eight hits and nine runs five earned in two and two-third innings. Tampa Bay was paced by B. J. Upton, who hit for the cycle. Behind eighth inning rally, New York Yankees beat Tampa Bay Rays, 4-3 (NJ.com) Christopher Pasatieri/US PresswireYankees first baseman Mark Teixeira laces a single during the team's eighth inning rally in Sunday's 4-3 win. NEW YORK -- Robinson Cano, who has spent a career swinging freely, worked a walk in a tight spot. Hideki...
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Tampabay.comTampa Bay Rays prospect Desmond Jennings out with wrist sprainTampabay.comFORT MYERS ? Top OF prospect Desmond Jennings' first big-league spring training hasn't been much fun. ...and more »
Tampabay.comTampa Bay Rays prospect Desmond Jennings out with wrist sprainTampabay.comFORT MYERS ? Top OF prospect Desmond Jennings' first big-league spring training hasn't been much fun. ...and more » New York Yankees fall in the ninth inning to Tampa Bay Rays, 9-7, after Mariano Rivera gives up four runs (NJ.com) Jeff Zelevansky/Associated PressNew York Yankees reliever Mariano Rivera leaves the game Saturday afternoon against Tampa Bay after giving up four runs. NEW YORK -- Yankees reliever Mariano Rivera gave up three hits and four runs in the ninth inning, allowing...
Jeter?s Run Toward Record Advances With a Bunt 
With some small ball in the first inning against the Rays on Wednesday, Derek Jeter pushed himself one hit closer to Lou Gehrig?s team hits record.
With some small ball in the first inning against the Rays on Wednesday, Derek Jeter pushed himself one hit closer to Lou Gehrig?s team hits record. Rays beat Rivera in 9th again, top Yankees 9-7 (USA Today) Joe Dillon hit a tiebreaking single in the ninth inning and the Tampa Bay Rays touched up Mariano Rivera for the second time this season, defeating the New York Yankees 9-7 on Saturday.
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Yahoo! SportsGarza sharp in Rays' win over PiratesThe Associated PressMatt Garza pitched three scoreless innings and Fernando Perez hit a two-out RBI single in the 10th to give the Tampa Bay Rays a 4-3 victory over a ...Tampa Bay Rays sign Hank Blalock to minor-league dealTampabay.comRecap: Tampa Bay vs. PittsburghMiamiHerald.comHard work in winter paying off for Rays' GarzaSarasota Herald-TribuneTampa Tribune -Gaea Times (blog)all 137 news articles »
Yahoo! SportsGarza sharp in Rays' win over PiratesThe Associated PressMatt Garza pitched three scoreless innings and Fernando Perez hit a two-out RBI single in the 10th to give the Tampa Bay Rays a 4-3 victory over a ...Tampa Bay Rays sign Hank Blalock to minor-league dealTampabay.comRecap: Tampa Bay vs. PittsburghMiamiHerald.comHard work in winter paying off for Rays' GarzaSarasota Herald-TribuneTampa Tribune -Gaea Times (blog)all 137 news articles » Back in the hunt (The Philadelphia Inquirer) The Tampa Bay Rays are gradually dispelling the notion that they're a one-year wonder.The defending AL champions have climbed back into the East Division race with the Red Sox and Yankees, and they've been doing it with a patchwork lineup necessitated by injuries to four starters, including Evan Longoria and Pat Burrell.
Surgery Will End Wang?s Season and Cloud Future On a day that C. C. Sabathia was rocked by Tampa Bay, the Yankees learned that Chien-Ming Wang will need shoulder surgery.
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Tampa Bay Rays news and notesTampabay.comWhen there is a split squad, Joe Maddon usually take the road trip. But he's sending bench coach Dave Martinez to manage ...Things to do with kids in Tampa Bay this summerTampabay.comall 2 news articles »
Hot Burnett Helps Yanks Open a Trip With a Rout 
A. J. Burnett held the Rays to an unearned run in seven innings, and New York pounded four home runs among 15 hits in a rout of the Rays.
A. J. Burnett held the Rays to an unearned run in seven innings, and New York pounded four home runs among 15 hits in a rout of the Rays. Tampa Bay Rays' Evan Longoria could certainly qualify as baseball's most ... - Tampabay.com Tampa Bay Rays' Evan Longoria could certainly qualify as baseball's most ...Tampabay.comBecause, in terms of age, ability, position, appeal and contract, there is not a greater asset in Major League ...Tampa Bay Rays: A Nuclear SwitzerlandDeadspin (blog)The Tampa Bay Rays: Trying To Prove Money Isn't EverythingBleacher ReportBodley: Rays owner cautious about futureMLB.comall 7 news articles »
For Rays? Zobrist, Versatility Meets Opportunity 
The infielder, outfielder and catcher hit .297 with 17 homers, 52 runs batted in and 11 stolen bases before playing in the All-Star Game.
The infielder, outfielder and catcher hit .297 with 17 homers, 52 runs batted in and 11 stolen bases before playing in the All-Star Game. Injury Roundup: David Price, Pujols, Holliday, Damon - USA Today Injury Roundup: David Price, Pujols, Holliday, DamonUSA TodayDavid Price, the Tampa Bay Rays' prized young left-hander, was removed from today's game against Boston after being hit on his non-pitching hand with the ...
Another Poor Outing by Parnell Proves Costly to the Mets 
Entrusted with a 5-4 lead, Bobby Parnell, whom the Mets hope to make their setup man in the future, faced four batters on Sunday and all four scored.
Entrusted with a 5-4 lead, Bobby Parnell, whom the Mets hope to make their setup man in the future, faced four batters on Sunday and all four scored. Private Business Group, The Clutch Hitters, Urges Tampa Bay to "Support OUR team" - Marketwire (press release) Private Business Group, The Clutch Hitters, Urges Tampa Bay to "Support OUR team"Marketwire (press release)The 30-second spots state the following: "Remember the fun of going to a Tampa Bay Rays game? The smell of hot dogs. The sound of fans cheering. ...St. Petersburg Times, Fla., James Thorner column: Business group to lobby for ...American ChronicleGroup wants to increase corporate support for Rays10 Connectsall 9 news articles »
Rain Provides No Relief for Short-Handed Mets A day off would have been appreciated by a team in the midst of a stretch in which it plays 20 consecutive days. They faced the Rays on Saturday.
Key additions give Red Sox better balance, defense - USA Today Key additions give Red Sox better balance, defenseUSA TodayAnd keep up in the AL East, a division that also boasts the defending World Series champion New York Yankees and the 2008 AL champion Tampa Bay Rays. ...and more »
Mets? Stopgap Starter Fashions Winning Streak Fernando Nieve, claimed off waivers earlier this year, allowed one run in six sharp innings, and notched his second victory in a row.
Rivera Bounces Back to Preserve Yankees? Comeback Trailing, 3-1, the Yankees rocked the Rays bullpen and sent nine batters to the plate in the eighth on their way to a victory, their 20th comeback win this season.
Another Clutch Save, but It?s Not by Rivera Mariano Rivera gave up four runs in the ninth inning, failing to preserve a tie, and Randy Choate retired Robinson Cano for the final out of the game.
The Magic Deserts Struggling Rays After a Run to the World Series One season removed from their remarkable World Series run, the Rays have fluttered in fourth place in the American League East every day for almost a month.
Rare Collapse by Rivera Sends Yankees to Fifth Straight Loss 
The Yankees dropped their fifth game in a row after Mariano Rivera allowed consecutive home runs for the first time in his career.
The Yankees dropped their fifth game in a row after Mariano Rivera allowed consecutive home runs for the first time in his career. The Rays? Ice Man Is Also Baseball?s Fastest Man 
The Tampa Bay Rays? left fielder, Carl Crawford, who is probably the fastest player in baseball, has solidified his position as the best base-stealer with a major league-best 20 in 20 attempts.
The Tampa Bay Rays? left fielder, Carl Crawford, who is probably the fastest player in baseball, has solidified his position as the best base-stealer with a major league-best 20 in 20 attempts. | |
