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For the second consecutive season, James Shields will be called upon to set the tone for the Rays on Opening Day. But this year's assignment will be a bit sweeter. ...more
March 5, 2009
After two deflating years in St. Louis, Adam Kennedy needed a manager who believed in him. ...more
March 2, 2009
The Red Sox didn't exactly bring their Opening Day lineup north from Fort Myers on Friday, but there were enough legitimate major-leaguers atop the lineup to give Jeff Niemann the taste he wanted. ...more
February 28, 2009
GO FISHING is a look at the area fishing scene through the eyes of local charter boat captains and fishing guides. Today: Billy Nobles, left, with "Reel Animals" partner Mike ...more
February 28, 2009
The addition of free agent designated hitter Pat Burrell has Tampa Bay Rays manager Joe Maddon contemplating a lineup that would drop second baseman Akinori Iwamura out of the lead-off spot. ...more
February 26, 2009
The Rays could have given the start in their Grapefruit League opener to Jason Hammel, an established member of the team who is battling for a rotation spot. ...more
February 26, 2009
Justin Verlander staked an early claim to regaining his role as the Detroit Tigers' ace, throwing two shutout innings Wednesday in a 5-4 win over Atlanta in each team's spring training opener. ...more
February 25, 2009
The games that count are still a ways off, but the Rays will take another significant step toward Opening Day as they begin their Grapefruit League schedule this afternoon against the Cincinnati Reds. ...more
February 25, 2009
Avon Park senior James Bland became the first state wrestling champion in school history when he won the 160-pound weight class at the Class 1A state tournament in Lakeland on Saturday night. Bland outpointed Tronic Williams of South Fort Myers 14-5 to win the gold medal. Red Devil senior Jace Grimmett won his semifinal match on Saturday morning to reach the finals in the heavyweight class CHECK BACK FOR DETAILS AND MORE RESULTS ...more
February 21, 2009
It's fair to say Morgan Ensberg was looking for good vibes as much as anything when he chose to sign a minor-league deal with the Rays shortly before spring training. ...more
February 20, 2009
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