http://mlb.mlb.com/news/index.jsp?c_id=tb&partnerId=rss_tb Tampa Bay Rays News http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090706&content_id=5728042&vkey=news_tb&fext=.jsp&c_id=tb&partnerId=rss_tb Mon, 06 Jul 2009 17:36:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090706&content_id=5728042&vkey=news_tb&fext=.jsp&c_id=tb&partnerId=rss_tb Rays rally around Pena for Final Vote Carlos Pena needs the fans to vote for him in order to make this year's American League All-Star team. He is one of five AL players contending for the last spot through the 2009 All-Star Game Sprint Final Vote. Pena's teammates on the Rays are not shy about getting the word out. Bill Chastain http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20090705&content_id=5717514&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=tb&partnerId=rss_tb Mon, 06 Jul 2009 01:26:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20090705&content_id=5717514&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=tb&partnerId=rss_tb Sac flies get best of Garza, Rays The Rangers took advantage of Rays starter Matt Garza's struggles, to score five against the Rays' right-hander en route to a 5-2 win on Sunday. Bill Chastain http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090705&content_id=5719678&vkey=news_tb&fext=.jsp&c_id=tb&partnerId=rss_tb Sun, 05 Jul 2009 23:30:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090705&content_id=5719678&vkey=news_tb&fext=.jsp&c_id=tb&partnerId=rss_tb Rays hoping to go on run prior to break The Rays are ready to begin their six-game homestand prior to the All-Star break and are banking on going into the off-time on a high note. Bill Chastain http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090705&content_id=5705736&vkey=news_tb&fext=.jsp&c_id=tb&partnerId=rss_tb Sun, 05 Jul 2009 20:00:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090705&content_id=5705736&vkey=news_tb&fext=.jsp&c_id=tb&partnerId=rss_tb Fans can cast Final Vote for Pena Last year, Rays fans' Final Vote sent Evan Longoria to the All-Star Game. It's time to do it again: Cast a Final Vote to help first baseman Carlos Pena secure the final AL roster spot. Bill Chastain http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090705&content_id=5706028&vkey=news_tb&fext=.jsp&c_id=tb&partnerId=rss_tb Sun, 05 Jul 2009 20:13:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090705&content_id=5706028&vkey=news_tb&fext=.jsp&c_id=tb&partnerId=rss_tb Longoria leads four Rays All-Stars In addition to starter Evan Longoria, the Rays have three other All-Stars: Ben Zobrist was a manager's selection, while Jason Bartlett and Carl Crawford were players' picks. Bill Chastain http://billchastain.mlblogs.com?partnerId=rss_tb Thu, 12 Feb 2009 19:29:34 EDT http://billchastain.mlblogs.com?partnerId=rss_tb http://shop.mlb.com/category/index.jsp?categoryId=3332883&cp=3332883&partnerId=rss_tb Mon, 20 Oct 2008 00:52:53 EDT http://shop.mlb.com/category/index.jsp?categoryId=3332883&cp=3332883&partnerId=rss_tb http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20090704&content_id=5696258&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=tb&partnerId=rss_tb Sat, 04 Jul 2009 23:03:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20090704&content_id=5696258&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=tb&partnerId=rss_tb Rays have no answer for Texas rookie David Price lasted only four outs and the Rays dropped a third straight game, rocked by the Rangers on Saturday night. Bill Chastain http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090704&content_id=5697102&vkey=news_tb&fext=.jsp&c_id=tb&partnerId=rss_tb Sat, 04 Jul 2009 23:17:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090704&content_id=5697102&vkey=news_tb&fext=.jsp&c_id=tb&partnerId=rss_tb Garza eyes repeat of last Texas start Matt Garza has a mixed history at Rangers Ballpark, but his most recent outing was a two-hit shutout, so that's what he'll be looking to replicated on Sunday night. Bill Chastain http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20090703&content_id=5677900&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=tb&partnerId=rss_tb Sat, 04 Jul 2009 00:22:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20090703&content_id=5677900&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=tb&partnerId=rss_tb Kazmir comes up short vs. Rangers Scott Kazmir pitched five innings and allowed only one unearned run, but he was hurt by a two-run homer in the Rays' loss to the Rangers on Friday night. Bill Chastain http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090703&content_id=5674762&vkey=news_tb&fext=.jsp&c_id=tb&partnerId=rss_tb Fri, 03 Jul 2009 19:29:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090703&content_id=5674762&vkey=news_tb&fext=.jsp&c_id=tb&partnerId=rss_tb Upton named AL Player of the Month Rays center fielder B.J. Upton has been named the Sharp Presents the American League Player of the Month for June, when he batted .324 with five home runs, 20 runs scored, 22 RBIs and 10 doubles. Bill Chastain http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090703&content_id=5677710&vkey=news_tb&fext=.jsp&c_id=tb&partnerId=rss_tb Fri, 03 Jul 2009 23:24:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090703&content_id=5677710&vkey=news_tb&fext=.jsp&c_id=tb&partnerId=rss_tb Price hoping to build on success David Price turned in a strong outing in his last start, giving him and the Rays encouragement heading into Saturday night's encounter with the Rangers. Bill Chastain http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090702&content_id=5660388&vkey=news_tb&fext=.jsp&c_id=tb&partnerId=rss_tb Thu, 02 Jul 2009 19:14:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090702&content_id=5660388&vkey=news_tb&fext=.jsp&c_id=tb&partnerId=rss_tb Rays acquire prospect Meloan in deal The Rays and Indians swapped right-handed relievers on Thursday, with Tampa Bay acquiring John Meloan and Cleveland getting Winston Abreu. Zach Schonbrun http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090702&content_id=5659416&vkey=news_tb&fext=.jsp&c_id=tb&partnerId=rss_tb Thu, 02 Jul 2009 16:57:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090702&content_id=5659416&vkey=news_tb&fext=.jsp&c_id=tb&partnerId=rss_tb Fastball top priority for Rays pitchers You can make a baseball dip, curve or slow down, but Rays pitchers know the one true thing about pitching: The fastball is king. Bill Chastain http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20090630&content_id=5611274&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=tb&partnerId=rss_tb Wed, 01 Jul 2009 18:23:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20090630&content_id=5611274&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=tb&partnerId=rss_tb Shields outdueled as streak ends Blue Jays left-hander Ricky Romero shut out one of the league's most potent offenses as the Rays lost to the Jays, 5-0, on Wednesday at Rogers Centre. Erika Gilbert http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090630&content_id=5611934&vkey=news_tb&fext=.jsp&c_id=tb&partnerId=rss_tb Wed, 01 Jul 2009 18:44:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090630&content_id=5611934&vkey=news_tb&fext=.jsp&c_id=tb&partnerId=rss_tb Gabes going strong, giving Rays options Whoever plays right field on Friday -- Gabe Gross or Gabe Kapler -- Rays manager Joe Maddon is pleasantly surprised with his all-Gabe right-field platoon. Erika Gilbert http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090701&content_id=5637002&vkey=news_tb&fext=.jsp&c_id=tb&partnerId=rss_tb Wed, 01 Jul 2009 13:37:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090701&content_id=5637002&vkey=news_tb&fext=.jsp&c_id=tb&partnerId=rss_tb Upton maturing, improving his game B.J. Upton underwent offseason surgery and got off to a cold start. But he never gave up, and Joe Maddon thinks Upton's improved play comes alongside growing maturity. Erika Gilbert http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20090630&content_id=5619180&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=tb&partnerId=rss_tb Wed, 01 Jul 2009 01:01:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20090630&content_id=5619180&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=tb&partnerId=rss_tb Rays ride solo shots to seventh straight The Rays tagged Blue Jays right-hander Scott Richmond for three solo home runs, and right-hander Matt Garza was able to hold onto an early lead, sending Tampa Bay to a 4-1 win over Toronto on Tuesday at Rogers Centre. Erika Gilbert http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090630&content_id=5619874&vkey=news_tb&fext=.jsp&c_id=tb&partnerId=rss_tb Wed, 01 Jul 2009 01:26:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090630&content_id=5619874&vkey=news_tb&fext=.jsp&c_id=tb&partnerId=rss_tb Shields a model of consistency for Rays James Shields has gone 6-5 this season with five no-decisions, three of which his team has lost. But in his last outing, he recorded his 10th quality start in 16 games this season, and feels it's only a matter of time before those starts turn into wins. Erika Gilbert http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090630&content_id=5619690&vkey=news_tb&fext=.jsp&c_id=tb&partnerId=rss_tb Tue, 30 Jun 2009 19:39:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090630&content_id=5619690&vkey=news_tb&fext=.jsp&c_id=tb&partnerId=rss_tb Longoria rests sore hamstring Tuesday Rays manager Joe Maddon plans to take it easy on Evan Longoria's sore left hamstring until he's one hundred percent healthy. That was the reasoning behind Maddon's decision to hold Longoria out of the lineup on Tuesday. Erika Gilbert http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090630&content_id=5614660&vkey=news_tb&fext=.jsp&c_id=tb&partnerId=rss_tb Tue, 30 Jun 2009 14:00:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090630&content_id=5614660&vkey=news_tb&fext=.jsp&c_id=tb&partnerId=rss_tb Four Rays still have shot at ASG Evan Longoria, Carl Crawford, Jason Bartlett and Carlos Pena all remain in contention at their respective positions to earn starting spots on the American League All-Star squad, which will be managed by Rays manager Joe Maddon. Bill Chastain http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20090629&content_id=5601766&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=tb&partnerId=rss_tb Tue, 30 Jun 2009 00:17:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20090629&content_id=5601766&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=tb&partnerId=rss_tb Niemann steals spotlight in win over Jays With a pair of home runs and a dominating performance by right-hander Jeff Niemann, the Rays cruised to a 4-1 victory over the Blue Jays on Monday at Rogers Centre. Erika Gilbert http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090629&content_id=5602472&vkey=news_tb&fext=.jsp&c_id=tb&partnerId=rss_tb Tue, 30 Jun 2009 01:12:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090629&content_id=5602472&vkey=news_tb&fext=.jsp&c_id=tb&partnerId=rss_tb Garza at his best when facing Toronto Matt Garza's 3-2 record against the Blue Jays last season does not reflect how thoroughly the right-hander dominated Toronto's offense. In five starts against the Jays in 2008, Garza posted a sparkling 0.47 ERA. Erika Gilbert http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090629&content_id=5602890&vkey=news_tb&fext=.jsp&c_id=tb&partnerId=rss_tb Mon, 29 Jun 2009 19:45:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090629&content_id=5602890&vkey=news_tb&fext=.jsp&c_id=tb&partnerId=rss_tb Rays improving at plate with two strikes For Joe Maddon, one of the keys to the Rays' success at the plate this year has been their ability to come up with hits with two strikes against them. Erika Gilbert http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090616&content_id=5353382&vkey=news_mlb&fext=.jsp&c_id=mlb&partnerId=rss_tb Mon, 22 Jun 2009 19:19:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090616&content_id=5353382&vkey=news_mlb&fext=.jsp&c_id=mlb&partnerId=rss_tb Streaming video now part of At Bat Streaming video is now a part of the MLB.com At Bat 2009 app on the iPhone and iPod Touch -- at no additional cost to current subscribers. Mark Newman http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090629&content_id=5601652&vkey=news_tb&fext=.jsp&c_id=tb&partnerId=rss_tb Mon, 29 Jun 2009 19:11:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090629&content_id=5601652&vkey=news_tb&fext=.jsp&c_id=tb&partnerId=rss_tb Timberlake is Rays' community All-Star The Tampa Bay Rays "All-Star Among Us" is Tommy Timberlake of Tampa, Fla., who was chosen by fans across the nation for engaging young people around the world in initiatives ranging from increasing access to education to fighting poverty. Barry M. Bloom http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20090628&content_id=5580936&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=tb&partnerId=rss_tb Sun, 28 Jun 2009 18:16:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20090628&content_id=5580936&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=tb&partnerId=rss_tb Rays stay hot with sweep of Marlins In a matchup of young, hard-throwing left-handers, David Price outdueled Andrew Miller as the Rays beat the Marlins, 5-2, to sweep the three-game series at Tropicana Field. Bill Chastain