LATEST STORIES FROM TAMPABAY.COM
Tampa Bay Rays plan to be aggressive in addressing bullpen, catcher
22 hours ago by
TampaBay.com
| Comments
St. Petersburg has sharp response to baseball coalition's draft stadium report
2 days ago by
TampaBay.com
| Comments
City cries foul as a panel votes on a report on 5 Rays stadium sites.
Vince Naimoli, who ran the Tampa Bay Devil Rays until October 2005, addresses his perceived media-distorted image in a new book
2 days ago by
TampaBay.com
| Comments
In his book, former Tampa Bay Rays owner Vince Naimoli challenges what he claims are misperceptions about him, tells his version of several controversial events in team history and, more than once, lobbies for his share of the credit for the team's recent success.
Top prospects OF Desmond Jennings and RHP Jeremy Hellickson added to Rays 40-man roster
3 days ago by
TampaBay.com
| Comments
The Tampa Bay Rays have added two of their top prospects, OF Desmond Jennings and RHP Jeremy Hellickson, to their 40-man roster. The move was expected, as the deadline is Friday to set their 40-man, and both Jennings (the Rays...
Rays OF Fernando Perez says diving catch attempt in spring training likely caused left shoulder injury, too
3 days ago by
TampaBay.com
| Comments
Turns out, Tampa Bay Rays OF Fernando Perez's attempt at a diving catch in spring training last season cost him more than he originally thought. Perez, 26, dislocated his left wrist on that play on May 10 in Port Charlotte,...
Durham Bulls manager Charlie Montoyo wins minor league award
5 days ago by
TampaBay.com
| Comments
Durham Bulls manager Charlie Montoyo has won the Mike Coolbaugh Award, given to an individual who has "shown outstanding baseball work ethic, knowledge of the game and skill in mentoring young players on the field." Montoyo will be honored, along...
Former East Lake star Chris Coghlan channels tragedy of father's death into triumph on way to NL rookie of the year
5 days ago by
TampaBay.com
| Comments
East Lake's Coghlan named NL rookie of the year; Rays' Niemann fourth in AL
6 days ago by
TampaBay.com
| Comments
Florida Marlins outfielder Chris Coghlan, a former East Lake standout, has been named the National League Rookie of the Year. Tampa Bay Rays RHP Jeff Niemann came up short in his bid to win AL Rookie of the Year, as...
Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Jeff Niemann says being considered for rookie of the year is plenty
7 days ago by
TampaBay.com
| Comments
Report of Carl Crawford wanting out of Tampa Bay is false
8 days ago by
TampaBay.com
| Comments
With trade rumors already circulating about All-Star leftfielder Carl Crawford, now there's an apparently false, unattributed report from the NY Baseball Digest that suggests Crawford wants out of Tampa Bay. The NY Baseball Digest report, citing an unnamed source, stated...
Video: Milton Bradley for Pat Burrell?
9 days ago by
TampaBay.com
| Comments
Why would the Rays want troubled outfielder Milton Bradley in a potential trade for Pat Burrell? Times sports columnist John Romano asks in this video clip from "The Lineup,'' 6-6:30 p.m. weeknights on Bright House Sports Network.
Tampa Bay Rays 3B Evan Longoria wins Silver Slugger Award
9 days ago by
TampaBay.com
| Comments
The awards keep rolling in for Rays third baseman Evan Longoria. Two days after winning his first Gold Glove, Longoria on Thursday earned the Silver Slugger Award, given annually to the best offensive player at each position in both the...
C Michel Hernandez signs with Orioles
10 days ago by
TampaBay.com
| Comments
Catcher Michel Hernandez has signed a minor league deal with the Orioles, according to the Baltimore Sun. Hernandez, 31, spent most of the last two seasons in the Rays organization after getting acquired in Aug 2008. He ended up making...
Carl Crawford unlikely to agree to a long-term contract with the Tampa Bay Rays
10 days ago by
TampaBay.com
| Comments
C Gregg Zaun files for free agency
11 days ago by
TampaBay.com
| Comments
As expected, C Gregg Zaun filed for free agency Wednesday. But the 15-year-veteran has said he'd love to return to the Rays, who are at the top of his list. Zaun played in 34 games for Tampa Bay after getting...
Tampa Bay Rays third baseman Evan Longoria wins first Gold Glove Award
11 days ago by
TampaBay.com
| Comments
The slick-fielding Ray becomes one of the youngest third basemen ever to win a Gold Glove Award.
Tampa Bay Rays 3B Evan Longoria wins Gold Glove
12 days ago by
TampaBay.com
| Comments
Tampa Bay Rays manager Joe Maddon challenged his team in spring training, saying they had plenty of players who were capable of earning a Gold Glove, and offering a lofty goal of winning nine. The Rays didn?t complete that feat,...
Tampa Bay Rays exercise Carl Crawford's $10 million option
12 days ago by
TampaBay.com
| Comments
The Rays exercise Carl Crawford's '10 option and still intend to discuss a long-term deal.
Tampa Bay Rays C Dioner Navarro (left elbow) and OF Fernando Perez (left shoulder) have surgery; both expect to be ready for spring training
13 days ago by
TampaBay.com
| Comments
Tampa Bay Rays catcher Dioner Navarro underwent surgery in late October to stablize an ulnar nerve in his left elbow, but he's expected to be ready for Spring Training, the Rays said Monday. The Rays also said that OF Fernando...
Tampa Bay Rays pick up option for LF Carl Crawford; decline Shouse and Zaun's options
13 days ago by
TampaBay.com
| Comments
Update 5:41 p.m. Rays executive VP Andrew Friedman said after deciding to pick up Carl Crawford's $10 million option for 2010 that the All-Star leftfielder "is a big part of what we've accomplished and what we will accomplish in the...
Tampa Bay Rays decision on option for LF Carl Crawford, and others, could come soon
13 days ago by
TampaBay.com
| Comments
While the Tampa Bay Rays have already made some moves to shore up their 2010 roster (like re-signing RF Gabe Kapler), they have more decisions - which could come as early as today - on their other options. One is...
Bradford, Springer file for free agency
15 days ago by
TampaBay.com
| Comments
Veteran Rays relievers Chad Bradford and Russ Springer, who both are considering retirement, were among 39 players who filed for free agency on Friday. Bradford, 35, was 1-0, 4.35 but limited to 20 games due to a series of injuries;...
Tampa Bay Rays search for silver lining as New York Yankees parade another World Series trophy
16 days ago by
TampaBay.com
| Comments
Tampa Bay can envision good and bad impact of its AL East rivals' latest World Series title.
Related Yards
Today's Best Stuff
For Bloggers
Company Info
Help
What is Yardbarker?
Join the Yardbarker Network (YBN) for more promotion, traffic, and money.
