Pitching, defense and a suspect offense. As recently as early August, the Rays were averaging 4.5 runs a game and the national pundits were saying they'd have a hard time making it to the postseason. ...more

October 15, 2008

On Monday night, it was Brandon that delivered the first loss to an undefeated team after beating Newsome in three games, 25-17, 25-16, 25-20, in Class 5A-District 8 match. ...more

October 13, 2008

Tired of getting brushed back in the NL Championship Series, Manny Ramirez and the Los Angeles Dodgers came out ready to fight their way back against Philadelphia. ...more

October 13, 2008

The Rays managed only four hits in Game 1 against Daisuke Matsuzaka and his late-inning help. How much tougher can Boston's pitching get? ...more

October 13, 2008

It was Dr. David Ortiz, that noted Boston psychologist and Red Sox wall banger, who made the first diagnosis. ...more

October 12, 2008

It was Dr. David Ortiz, noted Boston psychologist and Red Sox wall banger, who made the first diagnosis. ...more

October 12, 2008

I think a polar ice cap just melted while we waited for Daisuke Matsuzaka to make another pitch. ...more

October 11, 2008

Daisuke Matsuzaka has a dazzling array off off-speed pitches, including a two-seamer called a shuuto that sinks. ...more

October 11, 2008

There is no argument about who should get the ball for the Rays tonight for the opening game of the American League Championship Series. The lights are the brightest, the pressure is at its peak, and this stage was made for James Shields. ...more

October 10, 2008

In a match of two of the top Class 5A volleyball teams in the state, nationally ranked Plant handed previously undefeated Brandon its first loss of the season with a three-game sweep, 25-13, 25-7, 25-12, on Thursday. ...more

October 10, 2008