TBO Devil Rays

Percival, Floyd Love Where Rays Are Headed

Tue, 13 May 2008 12:40:00 EDT

Between them, the newcomers have a quarter century of major-league experience. Each man owns a World Series ring. They're known leaders. They've been on good teams, bad teams, in-between teams and teams that weren't teams at all. So they know when something is coming together.

Rays On The Rise

Tue, 13 May 2008 00:41:00 EDT

A mere 13,932 showed up at Tropicana Field on Monday night with the Yankees in town, an indication the Tampa Bay area is a long way from being swept up in Rays fever.

Pumped-Up Gomes Provides Spark For Rays

Tue, 13 May 2008 00:00:00 EDT

Jonny Gomes pumped his fists as he scored a second-inning run Monday against the Yankees. He pounded the bag with his open palm when he stole third base in the fourth.

Lefties Ready For Jackson

Tue, 13 May 2008 00:00:00 EDT

The Yankees' regular batting order is stacked with left-handed hitters, and that should come in handy for them tonight with RHP Edwin Jackson starting for the Rays.

Sweep Is Just Business

Mon, 12 May 2008 00:00:00 EDT

Six weeks into a six-month season, not a trace of skepticism remains in the Rays' clubhouse.

Floyd Quickly Back In The Swing

Mon, 12 May 2008 00:00:00 EDT

Just getting back in the Rays' lineup after more than a month on the shelf might have been enough for Cliff Floyd, but collecting RBI singles in his first two at-bats was something else entirely.

Shields On No-Hitter: 'Anything's Possible'

Sun, 11 May 2008 00:00:00 EDT

Predicting a no-hitter in baseball is like calling your shot on the roulette wheel.

Streaking Rays Get 2nd Straight Shutout

Sun, 11 May 2008 00:00:00 EDT

Scott Kazmir didn't look right. He didn't feel right, either. His fastball rarely broke 90 mph and his pitch count in the early going made it look like it would be a short night against the Angels.

Rays Beat: Iwamura Growing Into Leadoff Role

Sun, 11 May 2008 00:00:00 EDT

It's understood that Akinori Iwamura is not the prototypical leadoff man.

All Eyes On Rays Pitching And Defense

Sat, 10 May 2008 01:14:00 EDT

If these bats ever catch up with these arms and gloves ...

Activated Floyd Eager To Return

Sat, 10 May 2008 00:00:00 EDT

Moments after 3B Evan Longoria's walk-off home run against the Angels, the Rays activated DH Cliff Floyd from the 15-day disabled list and designated for assignment OF Nathan Haynes.

Walk-Off Winners

Sat, 10 May 2008 00:00:00 EDT

The celebratory scrum at Tropicana Field slid like a single, living entity from home plate to the pitcher's mound, with rookie Evan Longoria lost in a joyful heap of bouncing Rays.

Sexson Suspended 6 Games For Tirade

Sat, 10 May 2008 00:00:00 EDT

Seattle slugger Richie Sexson was suspended for six games and fined Friday by Major League Baseball after charging the mound and throwing his helmet at a Texas pitcher the previous night.

A-Rod Moves Rehab Of Leg Injury To Tampa

Fri, 09 May 2008 13:32:00 EDT

Alex Rodriguez took 57 swings in batting practice and fielded 31 grounders at third base during his first injury rehabilitation workout Friday at the New York Yankees' minor league complex.

Longoria Starts On Bench

Fri, 09 May 2008 00:58:00 EDT

As Evan Longoria's slump deepened this week, even he could recognize that he was digging a deeper hole for himself.

Navarro's Grand Slam In 13th Lifts Rays Over Jays

Fri, 09 May 2008 00:42:00 EDT

The ninth inning of Thursday night's game brought back some unpleasant bullpen memories for the Rays. Lucky for them, a pitcher who was responsible for a few of those forgettable moments in the past was around to help bail them out four innings later.

Fantasy Baseball Tip Sheet - May 9

Fri, 09 May 2008 00:00:00 EDT

HOT PICKUPS OF THE WEEK David DeJesus, OF (Kansas City Royals) - DeJesus leads the team in RBIs with 16 despite only having 77 plate appearances. He won't hit too many home runs, but he is sure to score a lot of runs and pick up 10-15 steals hitting leadoff for the Royals.

Ballpark Proposal: Fair Or Foul?

Fri, 09 May 2008 00:00:00 EDT

Elizabeth Powell's next-door neighbors like the idea of a new Rays stadium so much they've planted three "Let's Build The Ballpark" signs on their front lawn.

Jays' Marcum Shuts Down Rays

Thu, 08 May 2008 00:49:00 EDT

For more than 20 minutes following Wednesday night's game, Joe Maddon and Carlos Pena chatted in the manager's office with the door closed.

White Sox Go Pink For Cause

Thu, 08 May 2008 00:00:00 EDT

Nick Swisher wasted no time making his mark on the Chicago White Sox. On Wednesday, he added a pink twist.