The microscope of a pennant race magnifies everything about the chase. ...more

August 21, 2008

This is the time of year in baseball when the panic button's allure can be intoxicating. September is looming and pennant races are heating up with the close of each and every ballgame. With only about 40 contests left for most teams, every close loss and each nagging injury can make that button look bigger, brighter and ever more tempting to slam down for that quick fix. ...more

August 17, 2008

After a wild win against baseball's top team, Xavier Nady and the New York Yankees hit the road with some timely momentum. ...more

August 4, 2008

The sixth inning of Sunday's game said it all about the depths the Rays offense has reached lately. ...more

July 28, 2008

Good fortune combined with outstanding starting pitching and an extraordinary at-bat by Evan Longoria on a historic evening for the revived Rays. ...more

July 20, 2008

On a wild day of baseball at Wesley Chapel District Park, it was fitting that it ended on a wild throw. ...more

July 2, 2008

Roller coaster wins by Hernando and Sumter force doubleheader to decide district championship. ...more

June 28, 2008

The moniker seemed appropriate at the time. J.P. Howell had just done it again last week, pitching a couple of spotless innings in relief of Andy Sonnanstine to maintain a Rays lead before handing it off to the late-inning relievers, when his manager referred to him as a "bridge" in Tampa Bay's bullpen. ...more

June 24, 2008

A crisply played opening-round ballgame of the Dixie Belles (ages 13-15) All-Stars District 4 Tournament turned south for one team Friday night. ...more

June 22, 2008

Eight errors by West Pasco combined with strong pitching allows Spring Hill to open with 5-2 win. ...more

June 20, 2008