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Rays panel may brief Hillsborough

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:26:14 EST

First, the coalition studying the Tampa Bay Rays stadium options suggested the best stadium location could be in Hillsborough County, to the chagrin of St. Petersburg leaders.

Group issues recommendations on Rays stadium but debate continues

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:41:00 EST

First, the coalition studying the Tampa Bay Rays stadium options suggested the best stadium location could be in Hillsborough County – to the chagrin of St. Petersburg leaders.

Giants' Lincecum wins second consecutive Cy Young

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:15:00 EST

Giants ace Tim Lincecum has won the NL Cy Young Award, becoming the first repeat winner in the major leagues since Randy Johnson was voted the prize four straight times from 1999-2002.

Kansas City's Greinke wins AL Cy Young Award

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 14:23:00 EST

NEW YORK - Zack Greinke won the American League Cy Young Award on Tuesday, beating out Felix Hernandez after a spectacular season short on wins but long on domination.

Wake-Up Call: Coghlan's versatility cleared path to the big leagues

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 07:00:00 EST

National League Rookie of the Year Chris Coghlan had spent most of his career as an infielder.

Coghlan named National League's top rookie

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:13:00 EST

Florida Marlins left fielder Chris Coghlan, the former East Lake High School standout, counted his blessings after winning the National League Rookie of the Year award on Monday.

Pinellas native Coghlan is NL Rookie of Year, Bailey wins AL award

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 18:31:00 EST

Florida Marlins outfielder Chris Coghlan, who attended East Lake High School, edged out Philadelphia's J.A. Happ.

The diplomacy of baseball

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 12:55:00 EST

Americans ranging from 12-year-old ballplayers to softballing senior citizens are visiting Cuba to play ball.

Ex-ESPN worker says Phillips harassed her

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 09:01:00 EST

A former ESPN production assistant whose affair with broadcaster Steve Phillips led to their firings says she confronted his wife only so he would stop pursuing her. Brooke Hundley told ABC's "Good Morning America" on Thursday that she never stalked the baseball analyst and that he harassed her, not the other way around. Both were fired in October after the affair became public.

Ex-Ray Zambrano's mother rescued in Venezuela

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 11:55:00 EST

Venezuela's justice minister says the mother of former major league pitcher Victor Zambrano has been rescued.

Rays' Longoria wins Gold Glove at third base

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 15:56:00 EST

Evan Longoria became the Tampa Bay Rays' second consecutive corner infielder to win a Gold Glove when he was announced as the American League selection at thid base on Tuesday.

Rays pick up 2010 option on Crawford

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 23:32:00 EST

The Rays took an expected step, exercising the $10 million option on Carl Crawford's contract for 2010.

When confetti runs out, Yankee fans toss files

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 18:10:00 EST

New York City office workers who got carried away during the Yankees victory parade apparently began tossing files and documents out the window when they couldn't get their hands on confetti.

Crowds roar, bells ring out as New York fetes Yankees

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 12:36:00 EST

Crowds roared, church bells rang and streams of paper rained down on Broadway Friday as the New York Yankees celebrated their 27th championship in a way only this city can, with a parade down the Canyon of Heroes.

Yanks' title brings joy, sense of relief

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

The sign men were out bright and early at the Yankees minor-league complex in Tampa, sticking vinyl strips with a fresh, white "27" over the "26" that had been up on the board for nine long years to mark the team's total of World Series titles.

Evers changes position

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

Veteran baseball man Bill Evers is moving back to the field as co-minor-league field coordinator with Jim Hoff in one of several minor-league staff moves the Rays announced Thursday.

World Series ratings rebound from '08 record low

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 17:39:00 EST

The Yankees' six-game victory over the Phillies on Fox averaged an 11.7 rating and 19 share.

Yankees' Girardi helps motorist after Series win

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 17:14:00 EST

EASTCHESTER, N.Y. (AP) — Yankees manager Joe Girardi capped off a victorious evening by helping a car crash victim in suburban New York.

Yankees victory reverberates through Bay area

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:40:00 EST

When the New York Yankees won the World Series by defeating the Philadelphia Phillies Wednesday night in New York, the victory had a special meaning in Tampa.

Yankees dedicate title to Steinbrenner, watching in Tampa

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 11:07:00 EST

For a guy who was hundreds of miles away in Tampa, George Steinbrenner still managed to dominate the World Series. Talk about a fitting tribute.