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Rays Skipper Embracing Joy Of The Season

Nice guys finish first, too. Joe Maddon might lead the majors in hugs this October. He padded his lead at Tropicana Field on Tuesday afternoon, the day before a World Series for his Tampa Bay Rays. ...more

October 22, 2008

Believe It! The Rays Have Arrived

Yes, Mike Eruzione still believes in miracles. He was captain of the 1980 United States Olympic gold medal-winning hockey team, the "Miracle on Ice." His 20-foot wrist shot toppled the unbeatable Soviets, triggering a wave of nationalistic pride, placing him at the forefront of the 20th century's greatest sports moment, as defined by Sports Illustrated. ...more

October 21, 2008

Commissioner's Trophy To Be On Display In Tampa

St. Petersburg got its chance to see the trophy that will be handed to the winner of this year's World Series. Now it's Tampa's turn. ...more

October 21, 2008

Pinellas Official Stewart Has 2 Home Teams In Series

Ask Pinellas County Commissioner Bob Stewart for a World Series scouting report and you likely will get more than you bargained for. ...more

October 21, 2008

Getting To World Series Can Be Costly For Ticket Buyers

What recession? Not if the indicator is the asking price for tickets to Wednesday's World Series opener at Tropicana Field between the Tampa Bay Rays and Philadelphia Phillies . ...more

October 21, 2008

Vegas Books Favor Rays, Would Owe Big If They Win Series

Las Vegas sports books favor the Tampa Bay Rays to win the World Series over the Philadelphia Phillies and would owe huge payouts if the American League champions prevail. ...more

October 21, 2008

'From Worst To First'

SEBRING Toronto native Ray Walker would generally be cheering for the likes of Dustin McGowan, Shaun Marcum and the rest of the Toronto Blue Jays. ...more

October 21, 2008

Yes, We Could Use Some More Cowbell!

Did I mention that the Philadelphia Phillies and their rather distasteful fans hate your guts? They want to eat your puppies and drink your blood. They are also Satan worshippers. As well, they are known terrorists, communist sympathizers and pals with Kim Jong-il, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad and Fidel Castro. ...more

October 21, 2008

Relief In Philly: It's Rays, Not Sox

The Rays won 97 regular-season games to top the toughest division in baseball, then ousted another division winner in their first playoff series before taking out the defending World Series champions in the ALCS. ...more

October 21, 2008