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Bartlett an unassuming star for Rays

Sat, 11 Jul 2009 01:08:00 EDT

There was this one night this wonderful Jason Bartlett season. He'd just driven in a career-high five runs. The mellow Rays shortstop - and third-best hitter in the majors this season - had also scored all the way from second base on a passed ball, using the instant, instinctive baseball smarts that teammates love about him.

Niemann shuts down A's

Sat, 11 Jul 2009 00:11:32 EDT

When it comes to pure pitching, it's difficult to say Jeff Niemann has been the Rays' best starter this season. But in the past two months, he has been about their most effective.

Hello, Niemann: Rays blank A's

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 22:52:00 EDT

When it comes to pure pitching, it's difficult to say Jeff Niemann has been the Rays' best starter this season. But in the past two months, he has been about their most effective.

Group certain downtown Tampa stadium would score for Rays

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 20:30:00 EDT

There aren't many of them, but the roughly 10 members of BuildItDowntownTampa.org believe that they can help shape the future of the Tampa Bay Rays.

Sternberg: no payroll cut this season for Rays

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 14:29:00 EDT

Rays owner Stuart Sternberg said that he doesn't expect to trim salary in the second half despite attendance woes.

Baseball teams fear 'haunted' Milwaukee hotel

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 14:14:00 EDT

The Pfister is Milwaukee's most regal hotel, having hosted every U.S. president since William McKinley.

Going primal results in modern-day gem for Price

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EDT

The Tampa Bay Rays had detailed scouting reports available for David Price to study before he went out to pitch Thursday afternoon against Toronto, but he didn't read them. He didn't hold the customary meeting with his pitching coach and catcher, either.

Pena flattered by All-Star support

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EDT

The Rays' campaign for Carlos Pena to become Tampa Bay's fifth player at the All-Star Game fell short, but he appreciated the effort.

Pena's All-Star Game bid falls short

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 18:07:00 EDT

For the first time since Mickey Tettleton and the 1993 season, baseball's All-Star game will not include the league's leading home run hitter.

Poll: MLB fans feel priced out at ballpark

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:22:00 EDT

The high price of attending games is by far the biggest problem in Major League Baseball, an Associated Press-Knowledge Networks poll of fans released Thursday shows.

Rays complete sweep of Blue Jays

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 15:41:00 EDT

ST. PETERSBURG For a Tampa Bay team that has spun its wheels for weeks while attempting to catch up to the American League East leaders, being swept by the Rangers last weekend was a setback that required an immediate response.

Price to simplify mind-set

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 00:33:59 EDT

It seems a bit silly to ask David Price what he plans to think about on the mound when he makes his next start today, given that he said after his last start that many of his problems have stemmed from thinking too much.

Zobrist lifts Rays past Blue Jays, 10-9

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 23:17:00 EDT

ST. PETERSBURG – All the Rays knew heading into the six-game homestand that will close the first half was that they wanted and needed to perform better than they did in the run-up to the All-Star break a year ago.

Rays, Burrell push back after troublesome Texas trip

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 10:09:00 EDT

Sure, the Rays have been up and down all season, but maybe Texas struck a nerve, writes Martin Fennelly.

Rays giving Carlos Pena a big All-Star push

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 06:07:00 EDT

Carlos Pena isn't voted to the All-Star team, it won't be because the Rays organization let him down.

Burrell's HR in 11th leads Rays over Jays, 3-1

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 06:05:00 EDT

Pat Burrell's two-run homer off Brandon League gave the Rays a 3-1 victory over the Blue Jays.

Nightmare Halladay scenario could unfold before Rays' eyes

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 06:00:00 EDT

Seeing Roy Halladay in Yankee pinstripes or Red Sox socks could present a nightmare scenario, writes Joe Henderson.

Dodgers dominate Mets

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 00:11:29 EDT

Fans at Citi Field booed the free-falling New York Mets even more loudly than they jeered Manny Ramirez - before he got ejected.

Dempster sidelined with freak injury

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 00:11:15 EDT

Just when the Cubs figured they were getting healthy, a freak accident landed right-hander Ryan Dempster on the disabled list with a fracture of his big right toe. He could be out for up to a month.

Jays GM will listen to Halladay offers

Tue, 07 Jul 2009 23:42:00 EDT

Roy Halladay wants to keep pitching for Toronto, but is willing to consider accepting a trade if approached by the Blue Jays.