Despite Atlanta's worst season since 1990, longtime Braves manager Bobby Cox vowed Wednesday to return next season. ...more

September 11, 2008

That organizational depth the Rays worked so hard to cultivate over the winter and throughout this season is getting its stiffest test at a most inopportune time. ...more

September 10, 2008

Former first baseman Fred McGriff enjoys the good life now, working as a special adviser for the Rays, serving as a broadcaster, still carrying enough of a presence in his hometown to have people approach for an autograph. ...more

September 6, 2008

The Rays brought OF Fernando Perez to the majors Sunday - just in time to make him eligible for the postseason roster - because he can do things no one else in the organization can. ...more

September 6, 2008

The catalyst during a 23-7 month for the Rays was first baseman Carlos Pena, who was recognized as the Rays' recipient of the Roberto Clemente Award. ...more

September 4, 2008

Welcome to a very different September. Welcome to the first meaningful stretch run in Rays' franchise history. It's a real, live pennant race. ...more

September 2, 2008

For all the heavy hitting the Rays did during the weekend to accumulate a club-record offensive output against the Orioles, a couple of grounders to the right side Sunday gave Joe Maddon the best indication of where his team stands. ...more

September 1, 2008

Former Land O' Lakes High standout and current New York Yankees minor-leaguer Brian Baisley collected a double and a walk during the New York-Penn League All-Star Game on Tuesday night in Troy, N.Y. ...more

August 21, 2008

Joe McGuire, manager of the Citrus Park All-Stars, said Tuesday morning's scene looked like a typical family vacation. There they were - a bunch of 12- and 13-year-old boys - jumping in the swimming pool, horsing around, having the time of their lives. ...more

August 20, 2008

ST. PETERSBURG James Shields doesn't care when the second game of the Rays' series with the AL West-leading Los Angeles Angels is played. ...more

August 18, 2008