Rays sign six to minor league deals
The Tampa Bay Rays have signed six players to minor league contracts with invitations to spring training, including catcher Michel Hernandez, pitcher Randy Choate and infielder Ray Olmedo.
Rays close to signing Burrell
The Tampa Bay Rays are reportedly on the verge of signing outfielder/designated hitter Pat Burrell to a two-year deal. Numerous reports have stated that the contract could be worth $16 million and will become finalized once Burrell passes a physical.
Rays sign Joe Nelson
The Tampa Bay Rays have signed pitcher Joe Nelson to a one-year contract.
Rays decline contract on OF/DH Gomes
The Tampa Bay Rays declined to offer Jonny Gomes a 2009 contract on Friday, making the outfielder/designated hitter a free agent.
Tigers acquire P Jackson from Rays
The Detroit Tigers acquired pitcher Edwin Jackson from the Tampa Bay Rays in exchange for outfielder Matt Joyce on Wednesday.
Cards sign lefty reliever Miller
The St. Louis Cardinals signed left-handed reliever Trever Miller to a one-year contract on Wednesday. Financial terms of the deal were not released.
Rays P Percival undergoes back surgery
Tampa Bay Rays closer Troy Percival underwent back surgery this week and is expected to be ready by opening day for the American League champions.
Rays' Baldelli honored with 2008 Conigliaro Award
Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Rocco Baldelli was named the winner of the 19th annual Tony Conigliaro Award on Tuesday.
Rays OF Upton undergoes shoulder surgery
Tampa Bay Rays center fielder B.J. Upton underwent a procedure Tuesday to repair a labrum in his left shoulder.
Maddon, Piniella honored as top managers
Tampa Bay Rays skipper Joe Maddon was selected as the American League Manager of the Year on Wednesday, as chosen by the Baseball Writers' Association of America.
Longoria and Soto named top rookies
Tampa Bay Rays third baseman Evan Longoria and Chicago Cubs catcher Geovany Soto have been named the Jackie Robinson Award winners as the top rookies in the American and National League, respectively, as voted on by members of the Baseball Writers' Association of America.
Longoria, Soto favored to nab Rookie of Year awards
The Baseball Writers' Association of America will hand out their first two postseason honors on Monday, as the American and National League Rookies of the Year will be announced.
Rays decline options on Floyd, Miller
The Tampa Bay Rays announced on Monday that the team has declined the 2009 options on the contracts of designated hitter Cliff Floyd and pitcher Trever Miller.
Recap: Philadelphia vs. Tampa Bay
With the rain intensifying at Citizens Bank Park, the Rays rallied to tie the Phillies in Game 5 of the World Series, putting Philadelphia's championship on hold until at least Tuesday.
Recap: Philadelphia vs. Tampa Bay
The Phillies are one victory away from ending a quarter-century worth of championship frustration in Philadelphia.
Hinske replaces injured Floyd on Rays' roster
The Tampa Bay Rays have replaced the injured Cliff Floyd on their World Series roster with utility player Eric Hinske.
Recap: Philadelphia vs. Tampa Bay
The Phillies haven't been able to hit with runners in scoring position for this entire World Series, but in the ninth inning of Game 3, Eric Bruntlett scored on a Carlos Ruiz slow dribbler to give Philadelphia a 5-4 win in a wild early-morning finish.
Game 3 of World Series delayed by rain
The start of Game 3 of the World Series between the Tampa Bay Rays and Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park has been delayed by rain.
Recap: Tampa Bay vs. Philadelphia
James Shields threw nearly six shutout innings and B.J. Upton went 2-for-4 with a run batted in as the Tampa Bay Rays topped the Philadelphia Phillies, 4-2, in Game 2 of the World Series.
Maddon, Gonzalez named top managers by Sporting News
The Tampa Bay Rays' Joe Maddon and the Florida Marlins' Fredi Gonzalez were named the Sporting News' Managers of the Year, as selected by a panel of 18 major league managers.
Recap: Tampa Bay vs. Philadelphia
Chase Utley belted a two-run homer in the opening inning and Cole Hamels threw seven strong frames as the Philadelphia Phillies overcame an inefficient offense to hold off the Tampa Bay Rays, 3-2, in Game 1 of the World Series.
Keys to winning the 2008 World Series
The 104th World Series is about to get underway, as the Philadelphia Phillies and Tampa Bay Rays get ready to kick off the Fall Classic at Tropicana Field on Wednesday.
2008 World Series position-by-position breakdown
The Tampa Bay Rays will try to continue one of the most impressive turnarounds in sports history when they open the 104th edition of the World Series against the Philadelphia Phillies.
Recap: Tampa Bay vs. Boston
Perennial doormats in the American League, the Tampa Bay Rays shed that label this year and are now headed to their first World Series, all while denying the Boston Red Sox a chance to repeat for the title.
Recap: Tampa Bay vs. Boston
Perennial doormats in the American League, the Tampa Bay Rays shed that label this year and are now headed to their first World Series, all while denying the Boston Red Sox a chance to repeat for the title.
