For a quick, perhaps subconscious, glimpse of the world Mitch Talbot inhabits this spring, listen to how he describes the place he would like to begin this season, the major leagues. ...more

March 4, 2009

It's tough to win a job when you can't even get on the field. ...more

March 4, 2009

If nothing else, RHP Wade Davis is making a strong impression. ...more

March 2, 2009

Never mind the 6-3 Grapefruit League loss to the Blue Jays. The Rays had a strong showing at chilly Charlotte Sports Park on Sunday. ...more

March 1, 2009

Fernando Perez, the organization's Minor League Player of the Year, believes he's ready to show he can play every day in the majors. ...more

March 1, 2009

Never mind the end result, the Rays had a strong showing in a 6-3 Grapefruit League loss to Toronto at chilly Charlotte Sports Park on Sunday. ...more

March 1, 2009

Every morning, James Shields reports to the ballpark along with the rest of his Rays teammates. He goes through his prescribed workouts in the morning, whether throwing a bullpen session or doing a bit of conditioning work. ...more

February 28, 2009

In some ways, baseball is the ultimate survivor sport. What other competition has been forced to overcome work stoppages, betting scandals and All-Star ties? ...more

February 28, 2009

Rays left fielder Carl Crawford knew from the start last season that things weren't right. He had never felt pain like that. It affected his speed and robbed his power. ...more

February 27, 2009

In describing his first-time starter in center field Thursday, Rays manager Joe Maddon used the old line about him being "a coach on the field." ...more

February 27, 2009