<?xml version="1.0" encoding="iso-8859-1"?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>Devilrayshome News</title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com</link><description>Tampa Bay Rays Fans Website</description><item><title><![CDATA[Clubhouse, like club, lacks spark ]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/clubhouse-like-club-lacks-spark-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2009 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ST. PETERSBURG - The starting pitching has been ineffective, the offense spotty and the defense untidy. But there has been something else missing for theRays.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Indians-Rays Preview 2009-05-17]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/indians-rays-preview-2300.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2009 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[B.J. Upton hit seven home runs on the Tampa Bay Rays' run to the World Series last fall, but hadn't rediscovered his power stroke in his first 28 games this season.The Cleveland Indians probably don't need any more proof that he's found it.Upton's first t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Garza baffles Tribe as Rays get win]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/garza-baffles-tribe-as-rays-get-win.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2009 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Joe Maddon is hopeful the Rays are back to playing championship-caliber baseball.B.J. Upton homered for the second consecutive day, Matt Garza pitched six effective innings and Tampa Bay beat the Cleveland Indians 4-2 on Saturday."I expect us to get back ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ 2009-05-17]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/-2302.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2009 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The dish]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Not time to panic yet, but the way the Rays are losing is alarming ]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/not-time-to-panic-yet-but-the-way-the-rays-are-losing-is-alarming-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2009 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[By Joe Henderson]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[MLB ]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/mlb-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2009 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Indians- Rays]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[So, what's new? ]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/so-what-s-new-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2009 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Rays' struggles against Indians continue with 11-7 setback.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Notes, Quotes 2009-05-16]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-notes-quotes-2306.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2009 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Rays on Friday matched the AL high for the last 50-plus years by stealing a base in their 17th straight game, matching the 2001 Yankees and 1976 A's. The only teams with longer streaks since 1954 (when records are readily available) are the 1985 Car]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Roster Report 2009-05-16]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-roster-report-2307.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2009 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--CF B.J. Upton continues to show signs of coming out of his slump, notching his first homer of the season, a walk-off shot to lead off the ninth, and his second three-hit game in a span of three nights. --LF Carl Crawford returned to the Rays lineup on F]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Notes, Quotes 2009-05-16]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-notes-quotes-2290.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Rays on Friday matched the AL high for the last 50-plus years by stealing a base in their 17th straight game, matching the 2001 Yankees and 1976 A's. The only teams with longer streaks since 1954 (when records are readily available) are the 1985 Car]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Roster Report 2009-05-16]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-roster-report-2291.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--CF B.J. Upton continues to show signs of coming out of his slump, notching his first homer of the season, a walk-off shot to lead off the ninth, and his second three-hit game in a span of three nights. --LF Carl Crawford returned to the Rays lineup on F]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Inside Pitch 2009-05-16]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-inside-pitch-2292.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Something had been missing for the Rays, and they think they found it Friday night. The never-say-die attitude and youthful enthusiasm the Rays played with much of last season returned Friday when they staged the largest comeback in franchise history. Dow]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Indians wallop Rays]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/indians-wallop-rays.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Indians 11]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Recapturing that feeling ]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/recapturing-that-feeling-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[By Joe Smith]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Indians-Rays Preview 2009-05-16]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/indians-rays-preview-2295.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Manager Eric Wedge is losing patience with the Cleveland Indians' bullpen following another huge collapse.After allowing the Tampa Bay Rays to rally from a seven-run deficit to walk off with the biggest comeback in franchise history, the last-place Indian]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays 8, Indians 7]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rays-8-indians-7.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Down seven runs, the Tampa Bay Rays never felt they were going to lose."You could see it in guys' eyes," B.J. Upton said after his ninth-inning homer capped the biggest comeback in franchise history and gave the defending AL champions an 8-7 victory over ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Upton's HR caps historic Tampa rally]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/upton-s-hr-caps-historic-tampa-rally.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[B.J. Upton's ninth-inning homer off Luis Vizcaino capped the biggest comeback in Tampa Bay history and the gave the Rays an 8-7 victory over the Cleveland Indians on Friday night.The defending AL champions fell behind 7-0 before coming back with plenty of]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA['IT'S NOT TOO LATE' FOR RAYS ]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/-it-s-not-too-late-for-rays-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Last Saturday theRays were featured on the Fox game of the week at Fenway Park in Boston. This Saturday they will be featured again as they host the Indians. Tim McCarver, Fox's longtime color analyst, called last week's game and will call Saturday's with]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sonnanstine takes step back in Rays' loss ]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/sonnanstine-takes-step-back-in-rays-loss-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2009 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Starter pulled before recording an out in third inning of 7-5 loss.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sternberg's patience has paid off ]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/sternberg-s-patience-has-paid-off-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2009 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[JOE HENDERSON]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[SANCHEZ'S DIVING STOP ESPN'S NO. 1 PLAY PIRATES NOTEBOOK ]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/sanchez-s-diving-stop-espn-s-no-1-play-pirates-notebook-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2009 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ThePirates' clubhouse still was abuzz yesterday about second baseman Freddy Sanchez's superb diving stop Wednesday on Albert Pujols, notably that it was No. 1 on ESPN's nightly "Top 10 Plays" segment.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Inside Pitch 2009-05-15]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-inside-pitch-2284.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2009 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Designated hitter Pat Burrell will have missed five games before possibly returning to the lineup Sunday. Burrell has been bothered by a stiff neck for the better part of two weeks, and when it didn't respond to treatment, he underwent an MRI and an exami]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Notes, Quotes 2009-05-15]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-notes-quotes-2285.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2009 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP Scott Kazmir starts Friday, convinced he is close to getting his mechanics in order. "It's getting there," he said. "It's something where you just feel comfortable and you don't even have to think about it anymore once everything's fine. Right now, ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Roster Report 2009-05-15]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-roster-report-2286.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2009 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LF Carl Crawford said his bruised right shoulder was "a little sore, a little stiff," but he hopes to return to the lineup Friday. He left Wednesday's game in Baltimore after making a diving catch. --RHP James Shields fell to 0-3 in five career starts a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Despite sweet spots, Rays fail sniff test ]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/despite-sweet-spots-rays-fail-sniff-test-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2009 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ST. PETERSBURG - It is still early. And I promise that is the last time I will write that.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[St. Petersburg chamber to re-examine baseball ]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/st-petersburg-chamber-to-re-examine-baseball-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2009 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[BY AARON SHAROCKMAN]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Proving again this isn't 2008 ]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/proving-again-this-isn-t-2008-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2009 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[By JOE SMITH]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[RAYS-ORIOLES ]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rays-orioles-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[SERIES SCHEDULE]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ 2009-05-14]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/-2273.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Kapler hits the books]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Roster Report 2009-05-14]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-roster-report-2274.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--DH Pat Burrell flew back to Florida on Wednesday to have his lingering stiff neck checked team spinal consultant Dr. Tom Tolli. Burrell sat out Tuesday's game because of the lingering stiffness, which first sidelined him April 28 and hasn't responded to]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Inside Pitch 2009-05-14]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-inside-pitch-2275.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rays were happy to get out of Baltimore on Wednesday. The 8-6 win capped a 4-3 divisional road trip to New York, Boston and Baltimore and ended a difficult stretch of their schedule. The Rays have played 22 of their first 35 games on the road, going 1]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Notes, Quotes 2009-05-14]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-notes-quotes-2276.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP James Shields starts Thursday against Cleveland with the Rays needing him to work deep into the game to ease the burden on their bullpen. "We just need him to continue to be himself, and we need the other guys in the rotation to start picking up a c]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scary, but satisfying ]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/scary-but-satisfying-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[By MARC TOPKIN]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Specialist to check Burrell's neck ]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/specialist-to-check-burrell-s-neck-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[By MARC TOPKIN]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Indians-Rays Preview 2009-05-14]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/indians-rays-preview-2279.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Tampa Bay Rays hope Carl Crawford makes a quick recovery from a shoulder injury. Their next opponent, though, may make it easier for them to rest their star outfielder.With Crawford banged up and having struggled in recent years against the Cleveland ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays use four-run 9th to outlast Orioles]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rays-use-four-run-9th-to-outlast-orioles.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Troy Percival watched the Tampa Bay Rays erupt for four ninth-inning runs and knew he wouldn't be pitching in a save situation. Then the veteran closer felt stronger than he had in two years, only to almost cough up a lopsided lead.Willie Aybar hit a tieb]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[TRULY INSPIRING]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/truly-inspiring.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2009 08:35:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[BOSTON - Listen, it's not like Jason Bay needs any special inspiration. Coming into Sunday's Fenway Park meeting with the Tampa Bay Rays, the RedSox' left fielder had four home runs and 16 RBI in his previous six games during which he was batting .360. Ba]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Notes, Quotes 2009-05-13]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-notes-quotes-2264.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2009 08:35:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LF Carl Crawford became the Rays' all-time RBI leader with a two-run double in the second inning Tuesday that gave him 451 for his career. He had been tied with Aubrey Huff, whom he literally passed on his way, as Huff was playing first for the Orioles.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Roster Report 2009-05-13]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-roster-report-2265.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2009 08:35:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--DH Pat Burrell didn't start Tuesday, and he was not used in a ninth-inning pinch-hitting situation, because of an ongoing problem with a stiff neck that first forced him to miss the April 28 game. Manager Joe Maddon said it could require further medical]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Inside Pitch 2009-05-13]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-inside-pitch-2266.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2009 08:35:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rays aren't ready to take struggling right-hander Andy Sonnanstine out of the rotation. But they're not sure what to fix to make sure they don't have to. Whatever momentum and confidence Sonnanstine accrued in his impressive previous outing didn't las]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sonnanstine, Rays in reverse ]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/sonnanstine-rays-in-reverse-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2009 08:35:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[By MARC TOPKIN]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays-Orioles Preview 2009-05-13]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rays-orioles-preview-2268.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2009 08:35:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The way Baltimore's Adam Jones is hitting against them, the Tampa Bay Rays are probably grateful that after Wednesday they won't be facing their AL East rival again for a few months.Jones and the Orioles look to complete a two-game sweep of the Rays in th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Orioles 7, Rays 5]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/orioles-7-rays-5.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2009 08:35:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Adam Jones has been hitting the ball solidly all season, as evidenced by his impressive .363 batting average.As if that isn't enough, Baltimore's rapidly improving center fielder has added a jolt of power to his swing.Jones slammed two home runs for the f]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jones powers Orioles past Rays]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/jones-powers-orioles-past-rays.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2009 08:35:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Adam Jones hit two home runs for the first time in his career and drove in four runs, leading the Baltimore Orioles to a 7-5 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays on Tuesday night.Jones hit a solo shot in the first inning and a three-run drive in the second. Bo]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bay blast ignites Red Sox 5-run sixth turns tide ]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/bay-blast-ignites-red-sox-5-run-sixth-turns-tide-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2009 08:35:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[gbrown@repub.com]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ortiz, Bay double down ]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/ortiz-bay-double-down-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2009 08:35:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[REDSOX 4, Rays 3 FENWAY PARK, BOSTON 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R H E Tampa 1 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 3 7 0 Boston0 1 0 2 0 0 0 1 x 4 9 2 Winning pitcher: Ramirez (3-0). Losing pitcher: Shouse (1-1). The RedSox finished a brief homestand with a winning record last night w]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Unlikely success ]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/unlikely-success-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2009 08:35:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[REDSOX 4, Rays 3 FENWAY PARK, BOSTON 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R H E Tampa1 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 3 7 0 Boston 0 1 0 2 0 0 0 1 x 4 9 2 Winning pitcher: Ramirez (3-0). Losing pitcher: Shouse (1-1). Att: 37,759. Next up on the holiday calendar is Memorial Day and the Red]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Notes, Quotes 2009-05-12]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-notes-quotes-2256.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2009 08:35:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Jeff Niemann could have been skipped Wednesday because of Monday's day off, but manager Joe Maddon said the Rays decided to stay in rotation because "we like the way it sets up after that." --RHP Matt Garza came up with another strong start against ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Roster Report 2009-05-12]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-roster-report-2257.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2009 08:35:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--OF Gabe Kapler has not driven in a run in 45 at-bats (and is 1-for-10 with runners in scoring position). There is only one player in the majors who has more at-bats without an RBI, White Sox INF Brent Lillibridge (55). --C Dioner Navarro's .097 average ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Inside Pitch 2009-05-12]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-inside-pitch-2258.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2009 08:35:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Getting pitcher Andy Sonnanstine straightened out will make life easier for the Rays. After first throwing too many pitches over the middle of the plate and getting hit hard, and then throwing too many off the plate and walking too many, the No. 4 starter]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ANGELS FYI]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/angels-fyi.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2009 08:35:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Remember that renewed emphasis on plate discipline theAngels stressed in spring training? It hasn't exactly carried over into the regular season, especially for two young players the team was focusing heavily on, Howie Kendrick and Erick Aybar.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[STETTER IS BREWERS' SPECIALIST ON CALL]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/stetter-is-brewers-specialist-on-call.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2009 08:35:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It didn't draw the headlines - those were reserved for Ryan Braun's late, go-ahead home run.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shooting from the lip Times staff writer Tom Jones offers up his Two Cents on the world of sports. ]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/shooting-from-the-lip-times-staff-writer-tom-jones-offers-up-his-two-cents-on-the-world-of-sports-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2009 08:35:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Best criticism]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[AL now a den of thieves]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/al-now-a-den-of-thieves.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2009 08:35:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The style of the two major leagues became ingrained over the years. The American League method relied on some slugger bashing a three-run homer. If you wanted speed and strategy, that was the domain of the National League. The AL harvested runs with the d]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Inside Pitch 2009-05-11]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-inside-pitch-2249.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2009 08:40:31 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Manager Joe Maddon doesn't like it when this year's team is compared to last year, and rightfully so because it is a different group. But if this year's team expects to do as well, it is going to have to play more like last year's team. Sunday, the Rays w]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Notes, Quotes 2009-05-11]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-notes-quotes-2250.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2009 08:40:31 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Matt Garza came up with another strong start against the Red Sox. After allowing only one run in his first two, he gave up just three (and two on sloppy defensive plays) over seven innings on Sunday. --3B Evan Longoria has what even he called a "pre]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Roster Report 2009-05-11]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-roster-report-2251.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2009 08:40:31 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--DH Pat Burrell on Saturday attempted and stole his first base since Sept. 30, 2004, giving him six for his career. With five, he had been the "leader" for players with 1,300 career games, and is now tied with Tony Clark. --RHP Jason Isringhausen, on reh]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pair of doubles help Red Sox complete the triple ]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/pair-of-doubles-help-red-sox-complete-the-triple-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2009 08:30:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Red Sox4Rays3]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pedroia incurs groin injury ]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/pedroia-incurs-groin-injury-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2009 08:30:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[REDSOX]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins' Smith, Cliburn make the case for Alexi Casilla ]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/minnesota-twins-smith-cliburn-make-the-case-for-alexi-casilla-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2009 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Alexi Casilla's career is in Stan Cliburn's hands at the moment, and the Rochester manager believes it's a good place to be. See, he's done this resurrection bit before.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spirit of 76 ]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/spirit-of-76-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2009 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[May 9, 2009 (Baseball Musings delivered byNewstex) --]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays-Red Sox Preview 2009-05-10]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rays-red-sox-preview-2242.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2009 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Evan Longoria has dominated the Boston Red Sox with his bat this season. Matt Garza has done it with his arm.It's difficult to say whom the Red Sox will be less excited to see Sunday night.Ten days after flirting with a perfect game against Boston, Garza ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Longoria powers Rays to rout of Red Sox]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/longoria-powers-rays-to-rout-of-red-sox.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2009 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Boston Red Sox are having trouble getting Evan Longoria out with runners on base. At least they have some company.Longoria homered and drove in five runs to raise his major league-leading total to 44 RBIs, leading the Tampa Bay Rays to a 14-5 win over]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[A's send INF Joe Dillon to Rays to complete trade]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/a-s-send-inf-joe-dillon-to-rays-to-complete-trade.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2009 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Oakland Athletics have sent infielder Joe Dillon to Tampa Bay to complete the trade that sent Adam Kennedy to the A's one day earlier.Dillon hasn't played for the A's Triple-A affiliate in Sacramento this season with a lower back injury. Oakland claim]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Red Sox put up 12 in 6th ]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/red-sox-put-up-12-in-6th-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2009 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[rchimelis@repub.com]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bay finds spotlight again]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/bay-finds-spotlight-again.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2009 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[REDSOX 7, Rays 3]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sixth sense still works]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/sixth-sense-still-works.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2009 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[There's just something about the sixth inning.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sixth sense still works 2009-05-09]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/sixth-sense-still-works-2248.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2009 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[REDSOX 7, Rays 3]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Notes, Quotes 2009-05-09]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-notes-quotes-2231.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2009 08:35:40 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Backup C Shawn Riggans had a setback in his rehab from right shoulder tendinitis that could delay his return extensively. Riggans felt discomfort making a throw during a rehab game Thursday and will see Dr. James Andrews on Monday. "I'm not overtly opti]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Roster Report 2009-05-09]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-roster-report-2232.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2009 08:35:40 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--1B Carlos Pena and 3B Evan Longoria were the first teammates to reach 30 RBIs in the first 30 games of a season since Alex Rodriguez and Edgar Martinez for the Mariners in 2000, according to the Elias Sports Bureau, and are the fifth such teammates sinc]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Inside Pitch 2009-05-09]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-inside-pitch-2233.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2009 08:35:40 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[James Shields is not among the people who consider Fenway Park America's Most Beloved Ballpark. Shields extended his personal misery at Fenway on Friday, allowing five runs in a blur of a sixth inning to turn a 3-0 lead into a 5-3 deficit. The big hits we]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays-Red Sox Preview 2009-05-09]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rays-red-sox-preview-2234.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2009 08:35:40 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Boston Red Sox got into a groove at the plate in the sixth inning of each of their last two games. Scott Kazmir has been providing opposing lineups with an equal opportunity for success throughout his starts.Coming off another productive game, the Red]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Red Sox rally in sixth (again) to get by Rays]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/red-sox-rally-in-sixth-again-to-get-by-rays.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2009 08:35:40 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Here comes the sixth inning. Here come the Red Sox.And there go the balls - singles to the infield, doubles down the line, homers over the fences.One night after scoring an AL-record 12 runs before making an out in that inning, Boston sent five across wit]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[HE'S COMING BACK Return of Rodriguez]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/he-s-coming-back-return-of-rodriguez.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2009 08:35:40 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA["A" Day is finally here. Let the circus begin.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[A's pick up Kennedy from Rays]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/a-s-pick-up-kennedy-from-rays.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2009 08:35:40 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Oakland Athletics have acquired infielder Adam Kennedy from the Tampa Bay Rays for a player to be named.Kennedy, the 2002 ALCS MVP while with the Angels, will be assigned to Oakland's Triple-A affiliate in Sacramento.Kennedy had been with the Rays' af]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bill Conlin wants you to know he was right about Ibanez ]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/bill-conlin-wants-you-to-know-he-was-right-about-ibanez-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2009 08:35:40 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[May 8, 2009 (UmpBump.com delivered byNewstex) --]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Matt Garza: Relax, Dont Do It ]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/matt-garza-relax-dont-do-it-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2009 08:35:40 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[May 8, 2009 (FITSNews For Now delivered byNewstex) --]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Roster Report 2009-05-08]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-roster-report-2222.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2009 08:35:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--CF B.J. Upton sat out Thursday and may miss Friday's game. He had a badintestinal bug, and the Rays are concerned he might be more susceptible to muscle pulls by being dehydrated. --3B Evan Longoria had the fifth multi-homer game of his career, extendin]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Inside Pitch 2009-05-08]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-inside-pitch-2223.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2009 08:35:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Manager Joe Maddon has tried to avoid references to last season. But after the Rays battled back to win Thursday's game, blowing 4-0 and 6-4 leads before rallying for the final time in the ninth inning off Yankees closer Mariano Rivera, even he acknowledg]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Notes, Quotes 2009-05-08]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-notes-quotes-2224.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2009 08:35:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Jeff Niemann didn't allow a run in the first three innings Thursday, but he was pulled in the fourth as manager Joe Maddon was not happy with his lack of command. "If I had thought Jeff was more sharp with his command, I probably would have acted di]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[A historical home run binge ]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/a-historical-home-run-binge-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2009 08:35:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[By MARC TOPKIN]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays-Red Sox ]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rays-red-sox-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2009 08:35:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Rays-RedSox]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hometown Sports: Granada Little League ]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/hometown-sports-granada-little-league-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2009 08:35:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[GRANADA LL]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays-Red Sox Preview 2009-05-08]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rays-red-sox-preview-2228.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2009 08:35:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Boston Red Sox are coming off a record-setting game at the plate. A matchup with James Shields gives them a good chance to continue their momentum.After a big game from a makeshift lineup, the Red Sox look to deal Shields his fifth straight loss at Fe]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays get to Rivera in 9th to get past Yankees]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rays-get-to-rivera-in-9th-to-get-past-yankees.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2009 08:35:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Carl Crawford hit the kind of home run that's becoming common at Yankee Stadium, a late shot that doomed New York to defeat.Then for good measure, Evan Longoria belted one off Mariano Rivera that's never been hit before.Crawford and Longoria connected on ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[One Upton is hot, the other is not ]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/one-upton-is-hot-the-other-is-not-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2009 08:35:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Fantasy]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bill Conlin: Phillies rotation paying price for being ill-prepared ]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/bill-conlin-phillies-rotation-paying-price-for-being-ill-prepared-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2009 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[W HEN I'M KING of the World . . .]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Inside Pitch 2009-05-06]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-inside-pitch-2214.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2009 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Manager Joe Maddon, despite public criticism, has not wavered in showing patience and faith in struggling center fielder B.J. Upton and catcher Dioner Navarro. His confidence was rewarded Tuesday, as each got a big hit in the Rays' 6-3 victory over the Or]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Notes, Quotes 2009-05-06]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-notes-quotes-2215.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2009 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--3B Evan Longoria became the first Ray in 12 seasons to win an American League Player of the Month award after hitting .369 with six home runs and 24 RBIs in 21 April games. It wasn't that much a surprise since he'd already won two of the first four Play]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Roster Report 2009-05-06]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-roster-report-2216.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2009 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Despite an inconsistent start, Rays officials do not plan to make any changes to the roster based on spotty performance. "I feel as confident about this group as I did when we broke camp," executive VP Andrew Friedman said.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Al Lang's future is in the bidding ]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/al-lang-s-future-is-in-the-bidding-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2009 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[BY CRISTINA SILVA]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Longoria gets honor, keeps rolling ]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/longoria-gets-honor-keeps-rolling-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2009 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[By MARC TOPKIN]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays-Yankees Preview 2009-05-06]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rays-yankees-preview-2219.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2009 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Early slumps from B.J. Upton and Dioner Navarro have played a role in the slow start by the defending AL champion Tampa Bay Rays.While both players showed signs of emerging from their funks in their last game, they could have a hard time continuing to do ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Upton breaks out of slump to lift Rays past Orioles]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/upton-breaks-out-of-slump-to-lift-rays-past-orioles.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2009 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[If anyone could appreciate how B.J. Upton felt, it was Dioner Navarro."I feel like I haven't been contributing offensively," Upton said Tuesday after his seventh-inning double ended an 0-for-20 skid - longest of his career - and helped the Tampa Bay Rays ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ 2009-05-06]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/-2221.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2009 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[HOW THE RUNS SCORED]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays slam Sox ]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rays-slam-sox-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2009 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Longoria's second career grand slam keys big fifth.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Loaded bullpen could be problem ]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/loaded-bullpen-could-be-problem-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2009 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Marc Lancaster]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Winning feeling fades ]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/winning-feeling-fades-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2009 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Rays can't extend winning streak as Boston unloads on Niemann for 10-6 victory.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Roster Report 2009-05-05]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-roster-report-2207.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2009 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Despite an inconsistent start, Rays officials do not plan to make any changes to the roster based on spotty performance. "I feel as confident about this group as I did when we broke camp," executive VP Andrew Friedman said.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Notes, Quotes 2009-05-05]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-notes-quotes-2208.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2009 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LF Carl Crawford is headed to the Hall of Fame -- at least his spikes from Sunday's game are, an acknowledgement of his modern-day record-tying six stolen bases against the Red Sox. LF Carl Crawford extended his season-opening streak of stolen bases to ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Inside Pitch 2009-05-05]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-inside-pitch-2209.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2009 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Five weeks into the season, it's still not clear what kind of season the Rays are going to have. But it seems very clear what kind of season third baseman Evan Longoria is headed for. Longoria, the reigning A.L. Rookie of the Year, is off to a tremendous ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Greinke dominates again]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/greinke-dominates-again.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2009 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROUNDUP]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Orioles-Rays Preview 2009-05-05]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/orioles-rays-preview-2211.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2009 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[In his last start, Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Matt Garza took a perfect game into the seventh inning.While it's a long shot he'll have similar results in his next outing, the Rays nonetheless can expect a strong performance if his history against the Baltimor]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Roberts snaps slide as O's double up Rays]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/roberts-snaps-slide-as-o-s-double-up-rays.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2009 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Nick Markakis stayed hot, Brian Roberts broke out of a slump and the Baltimore Orioles stopped their recent slide.Markakis hit a three-run homer and Roberts added a two-run shot to help the Orioles stop a six-game losing streak with an 8-4 victory over th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Notes, Quotes 2009-05-04]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-notes-quotes-2195.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--OF Gabe Gross is expected back for Tuesday's game after going home to Alabama for the birth of his first child, a daughter Allie Lee. --LHP Brian Shouse is likely to get at least a couple games off after throwing 45 pitches on Saturday, his most in a ga]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Roster Report 2009-05-04]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-roster-report-2196.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Despite an inconsistent start, Rays officials do not plan to make any changes to the roster based on spotty performance. "I feel as confident about this group as I did when we broke camp," executive VP Andrew Friedman said.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Inside Pitch 2009-05-04]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-inside-pitch-2197.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Beating the Red Sox three out of four games was important for the Rays, who are still struggling to get on a roll this season. But how they did so was more significant as they returned to what they consider their type of baseball, and what worked for them]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Red Sox can't avoid harmful Rays]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/red-sox-can-t-avoid-harmful-rays.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Rays5Red Sox3]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays bringing the steal back in style ]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rays-bringing-the-steal-back-in-style-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ST. PETERSBURG - The base was stolen, the crowd was cheering, the teammate was offering congratulations. And the fastest man on the field was slow to pick up on the significance of it all.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trouble was afoot]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/trouble-was-afoot.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ST.PETERSBURG, Fla. - One easily could dwell on the deficiencies the RedSox had in holding runners yesterday.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[He allows that it's a problem]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/he-allows-that-it-s-a-problem.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[REDSOX]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crawford's 6 steals ties record as Rays edge BoSox]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/crawford-s-6-steals-ties-record-as-rays-edge-bosox.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Carl Crawford noticed the buzz, but had no clue what the fuss was all about.The four-time AL stolen base champion was too busy doing his job for the Tampa Bay Rays, who beat the Boston Red Sox 5-3 Sunday to win another series between the division rivals t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays 5, Red Sox 3]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rays-5-red-sox-3.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Carl Crawford slid into second base, tying a modern major league record with six stolen bases. The crowd of 32,332 roared, and the Tampa Bay Rays immediately flashed a message on the scoreboard acknowledging the feat.Everybody in the building seemed to kn]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[On Baseball: Phillies' Moyer, a late bloomer, nears milestone ]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/on-baseball-phillies-moyer-a-late-bloomer-nears-milestone-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2009 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Sometimes you just have to sit back and marvel at Jamie Moyer.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Red Sox derail Rays' resurgence ]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/red-sox-derail-rays-resurgence-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2009 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[By MARC TOPKIN]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Navarro woes mirror Rays' ]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/navarro-woes-mirror-rays-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2009 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ST. PETERSBURG - For a year, all of the adjectives seemed to fit. There was no amount of praise that seemed to be an exaggeration.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fastball command eludes Niemann ]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/fastball-command-eludes-niemann-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2009 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[By Joe Smith]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Red Sox-Rays Preview 2009-05-03]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/red-sox-rays-preview-2190.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2009 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Tropicana Field has turned into a house of horrors lately for the Boston Red Sox, but their relentless offense has helped them already match their win total there from the 2008 regular season.They'll now try to salvage a split of their four-game set with ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Red Sox 10, Rays 6]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/red-sox-10-rays-6.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2009 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Tim Wakefield felt fortunate after the Boston Red Sox got their offense going again Saturday night, helping the knuckleballer get another victory over the Tampa Bay Rays."It's nice to not pitch well and get a win," the right-hander said after Mike Lowell ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Youkilis, Green help BoSox outslug Rays]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/youkilis-green-help-bosox-outslug-rays.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2009 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Mike Lowell homered and Kevin Youkilis and Nick Green each drove in three runs to back Tim Wakefield's pitching and help the Boston Red Sox beat the Tampa Bay Rays 10-6 on Saturday night.Wakefield (3-1) allowed five runs in five-plus innings to improve to]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bad staff infection]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/bad-staff-infection.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2009 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Rays 6, REDSOX 2]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays take the fifth]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rays-take-the-fifth.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2009 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - On a night when the RedSox truly, deeply and madly needed a long, productive and quality start, Justin Masterson appeared to be just the man for the job.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Roster Report 2009-05-02]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-roster-report-2177.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Manager Joe Maddon plans to be patient even though the team has struggled through the first three weeks of the season. If and when they decide to make changes, they will have some interesting options. 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"He's g]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Notes, Quotes 2009-05-02]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-notes-quotes-2179.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Andy Sonnanstine was encouraged with how he worked his way through control issues (four walks, one with the bases loaded) and made in-game mechanical adjustments, minimizing the damage (just two runs on eight hits) to win his first regular-season st]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Red Sox thrown for loss]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/red-sox-thrown-for-loss.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Rays6Red Sox2]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Longoria was the grand marshal of this one ]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/longoria-was-the-grand-marshal-of-this-one-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - The Rays limped into Thursday night's game mired in last place, unable to win a series in three weeks or verify that last season's magic was something more than a fluke. 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Predicted by most ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paul Hagen: So far, no Rays of light for AL champ Tampa Bay ]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/paul-hagen-so-far-no-rays-of-light-for-al-champ-tampa-bay-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[THEPhillies and Rays shared the World Series spotlight last autumn. Over the winter they shared the knowledge that, of the last six teams that had competed in the Fall Classic, only one as much as made it back to the playoffs the following year.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Notes, Quotes 2009-05-01]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-notes-quotes-2169.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--1B Carlos Pena and 3B Evan Longoria tied the team record for April RBIs with 24, matching the totals posted by Fred McGriff in 1999 and Ty Wigginton in 2006. --CF B.J. Upton is in no danger of being dropped from the leadoff spot, according to manager Jo]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Roster Report 2009-05-01]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-roster-report-2170.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Manager Joe Maddon plans to be patient even though the team has struggled through the first three weeks of the season. If and when they decide to make changes, they will have some interesting options. In addition to starting pitching prospects David Price]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Inside Pitch 2009-05-01]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-inside-pitch-2171.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Starter Matt Garza was frustrated with his performance in his last two outings and wanted to do something about it. 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If and when they decide to make changes, they will have some interesting options. In addition to starting pitching prospects David Price]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Inside Pitch 2009-04-30]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-inside-pitch-2162.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The last time the Red Sox were at Tropicana Field, the Rays were beating them for the AL pennant. Now the Rays will be happy just to beat them. After wrapping up a disappointing 3-6 road trip Wednesday night at Minnesota, the Rays return to the Trop for a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Notes, Quotes 2009-04-30]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-notes-quotes-2163.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--CF B.J. Upton is in no danger of being dropped from the leadoff spot, according to manager Joe Maddon, despite his extended struggles. Maddon points out that Upton is still getting on base and believes he just needs more reps."I think keeping him at the]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Can this season get any worse? ]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/can-this-season-get-any-worse-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[By Joe Smith]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Red Sox-Rays Preview 2009-04-30]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/red-sox-rays-preview-2165.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The last time the Boston Red Sox visited Tropicana Field, Matt Garza helped the Tampa Bay Rays end their season.The teams are going in opposite directions now as the surging Red Sox meet Garza and the struggling Rays on Thursday night to open a four-game ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bartlett leaves game with hamstring injury]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/bartlett-leaves-game-with-hamstring-injury.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Jason Bartlett left Wednesday night's 8-3 loss to the Minnesota Twins with tightness in his left hamstring.Bartlett grounded out to lead off the fifth inning. When the Rays came out to play defense in the bottom of the inning, rig]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Twins 8, Rays 3]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/twins-8-rays-3.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Scott Kazmir can't seem to find the plate and his Tampa Bay Rays are having a devil of a time locating the mojo that made last season so memorable.Kazmir walked four and threw two wild pitches that allowed runs to score in an 8-3 loss to the Minnesota Twi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Denard Span helps get Twins running, finally ]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/denard-span-helps-get-twins-running-finally-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2009 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Denard Span got a big jump in the third inning of Monday night's loss to Tampa Bay and easily stole second base. 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(Crash cymbals here.)]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins beat Tampa Bay with run in ninth ]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/minnesota-twins-beat-tampa-bay-with-run-in-ninth-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2009 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rays had the right strategy - but the wrong opponent.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Inside Pitch 2009-04-29]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-inside-pitch-2154.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2009 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Right-hander James Shields has every right to be frustrated. The Tampa Bay ace has made just a few mistakes this season, but, indicative of the way the Rays aren't getting the breaks they did last year, he hasn't had much to show for it. Worse, his patter]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Notes, Quotes 2009-04-29]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-notes-quotes-2155.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2009 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Joe Nelson has become one of the Rays' most effective weapons against left-handed hitters, holding them to a .125 average. "I like Nelson against lefties a lot," manager Joe Maddon said. "As much as any left-handed reliever in this league." --OF Gab]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Roster Report 2009-04-29]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-roster-report-2156.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2009 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Manager Joe Maddon plans to be patient even though the team has struggled through the first three weeks of the season. If and when they decide to make changes, they will have some interesting options. 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But a couple of interesting things have happened since righty Jeff Niemann ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Notes, Quotes 2009-04-28]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-notes-quotes-2144.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Grant Balfour is among the pitchers feeling they are close to top form following the long 2008 season and slow-placed spring. "It's almost like I wish last year just could have kept going and not stop," Balfour told mlb.com. "You get to a point wher]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Roster Report 2009-04-28]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-roster-report-2145.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Manager Joe Maddon plans to be patient even though the team has struggled through the first three weeks of the season. 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In addition to starting pitching prospects David Price]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Niemann gives Rays something to build on ]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/niemann-gives-rays-something-to-build-on-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[By Joe Smith]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays-Twins Preview 2009-04-28]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rays-twins-preview-2147.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Minnesota Twins expected Francisco Liriano to be their ace, but he has already matched his loss total from 14 outings last season.The Twins hope Liriano can end his struggles Tuesday night when they continue a three-game home set against the Tampa Bay]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Niemann sends Rays to win over Twins]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/niemann-sends-rays-to-win-over-twins.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Rays manager Joe Maddon twice defied convention and sent pitching coach Jim Hickey to talk to starter Jeff Niemann during an at-bat.The unusual mound visits couldn't have worked out any better.Niemann got out of both jams Monday night and kept the Minneso]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Everybody chips in for A's win vs. Rays ]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/everybody-chips-in-for-a-s-win-vs-rays-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[OAKLAND (AP) TheOaklandAthletics are starting to show signs of breaking out of their offensive slump after scuffling for the first three weeks of the season.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Offense, Niemann control Mariners ]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/offense-niemann-control-mariners-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[By MARC LANCASTER]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Notes, Quotes 2009-04-27]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-notes-quotes-2133.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Veteran LF Carl Crawford acknowledges that the Rays' slow start has been "very" frustrating. "We're in last place," he said. "We're not off to a hot start. We have to turn it around at some point if we're thinking about doing what we did last year. We c]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Roster Report 2009-04-27]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-roster-report-2134.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Manager Joe Maddon plans to be patient even though the team has struggled through the first three weeks of the season. If and when they decide to make changes, they will have some interesting options. In addition to starting pitching prospects David Price]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Inside Pitch 2009-04-27]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-inside-pitch-2135.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The one thing the Rays agree on is that they're not hitting like they expected to. But they don't seem to know why, and the only course of action seems to be to stay the course. Manager Joe Maddon said he's not likely to tinker with the lineup. "I'd have ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[No excuses, no explanations as Rays' hole grows deeper ]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/no-excuses-no-explanations-as-rays-hole-grows-deeper-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[By Marc Topkin]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays-Twins Preview]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rays-twins-preview.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After their stunning run to the AL pennant last year, the Tampa Bay Rays had thought their days at the bottom of the AL East were behind them.Instead, they're beginning to dig another hole for themselves in the division cellar.The Rays have lost five stra]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[A's bats stay alert in easy win over Rays]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/a-s-bats-stay-alert-in-easy-win-over-rays.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Oakland Athletics are starting to show signs of breaking out of their offensive slump after scuffling for the first three weeks of the season.Kurt Suzuki drove in three runs, Dana Eveland pitched into the sixth inning and every Oakland starter got at ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ 2009-04-27]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/-2139.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The dish]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Giambi, A's turn up power]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/giambi-a-s-turn-up-power.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROUNDUP]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays offense remains on hiatus ]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rays-offense-remains-on-hiatus-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2009 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[By Marc Topkin]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Maddon in it for the long haul ]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/maddon-in-it-for-the-long-haul-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2009 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[OAKLAND, Calif. - So many of his hunches work out that occasionally you wonder otherwise, but Joe Maddon really can't see into the future.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays-Athletics Preview 2009-04-26]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rays-athletics-preview-2126.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2009 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Oakland Athletics are coming off a much-needed productive game at the plate. 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"We were in]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Roster Report 2009-04-25]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-roster-report-2131.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2009 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The depth the Rays talked so much about is about to be tested as theyheaded out to the West Coast hurting a bit, as backup C Shawn Riggans was on the disabled list with right shoulder tendinitis, CF B.J. Upton was "day to day" after leaving Sunday's game ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Inside Pitch 2009-04-25]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-inside-pitch-2117.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2009 08:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Offense thus far has been almost an all or nothing proposition for the Rays. Friday was another good night, as the Rays scored eight runs to win. Now, the challenge is to do it more consistently. "We did a lot of good things," manager Joe Maddon said. "We]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Notes, Quotes 2009-04-25]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-notes-quotes-2118.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2009 08:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Matt Garza will try to tone things down when he starts Saturday, feeling he was too hyped up for his last start, a rough outing against the White Sox on Sunday. "I think I put more on that start than I have on a lot of them," Garza said. "We were in]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Roster Report 2009-04-25]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-roster-report-2119.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2009 08:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The depth the Rays talked so much about is about to be tested as theyheaded out to the West Coast hurting a bit, as backup C Shawn Riggans was on the disabled list with right shoulder tendinitis, CF B.J. Upton was "day to day" after leaving Sunday's game ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays show spark again, cruise against Athletics ]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rays-show-spark-again-cruise-against-athletics-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2009 08:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[By Marc Topkin]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays-Athletics Preview 2009-04-25]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rays-athletics-preview-2121.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2009 08:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Tampa Bay Rays insist it's only a matter of time before they break out of their early season funk. 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"A real RBI mentality to me is a guy who is going to do what he's done the last couple of times, and that's drive the ball to right-center," Maddon said. "If the]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Roster Report 2009-04-24]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-roster-report-2110.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2009 08:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The depth the Rays talked so much about is about to be tested as theyheaded out to the West Coast hurting a bit, as backup C Shawn Riggans was on the disabled list with right shoulder tendinitis, CF B.J. Upton was "day to day" after leaving Sunday's game ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Inside Pitch 2009-04-24]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-inside-pitch-2111.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2009 08:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rays are struggling, having lost four consecutive series and seven of their last nine games. They sit in last place in the AL East with a 6-10 record. Manager Joe Maddon continues to preach patience. "We're just not there yet. We're just not there," h]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hernandez's 7-inning gem sends M's over Rays 1-0]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/hernandez-s-7-inning-gem-sends-m-s-over-rays-1-0.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2009 08:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA["King Felix" Hernandez is feeling royal in April for the first time.The Mariners' 23-year-old ace lived up to his nickname by helping his injury riddled team with a seven-inning gem on Thursday night. Ichiro Suzuki gave him the only run he needed by linin]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Game thread, April 23 vs. Rays ]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/game-thread-april-23-vs-rays-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2009 08:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Apr. 23, 2009 (The Seattle Times delivered byNewstex) --]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Some chilly day baseball with a great pitching match-up ]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/some-chilly-day-baseball-with-a-great-pitching-match-up-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2009 08:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Apr. 23, 2009 (News Tribune delivered byNewstex) --]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[GAME UPDATES: Rays vs. Mariners, April 23rd ]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/game-updates-rays-vs-mariners-april-23rd-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2009 08:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Apr. 23, 2009 (News Tribune delivered byNewstex) --]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays-Athletics Preview 2009-04-24]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rays-athletics-preview-2116.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2009 08:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Tampa Bay Rays didn't fare too well on the first leg of their nine-game road trip. A trip to Oakland with Scott Kazmir on the mound might help the club get back on track.Kazmir looks to bounce back from a rough start and help the Rays change their sag]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nats put up Dukes for good deed ]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/nats-put-up-dukes-for-good-deed-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[By JOE HENDERSON]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays overcoming bump in the road ]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rays-overcoming-bump-in-the-road-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Trips to the West Coast no longer seem daunting.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Giants' value falls 5 percent in a year]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/giants-value-falls-5-percent-in-a-year.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[TheGiants' value fell 5 percent in the past year, the only drop among the top 10 most valuable franchises in the majors.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Notes, Quotes 2009-04-23]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-notes-quotes-2102.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--3B Evan Longoria had three hits and knocked in three runs Wednesday, surpassing the career 100-RBI mark in his 135th game. That's the third quickest among active players, trailing only Ryan Braun (118 games) and Albert Pujols (131). --LHP Scott Kazmir c]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Roster Report 2009-04-23]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-roster-report-2103.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The depth the Rays talked so much about is about to be tested as theyheaded out to the West Coast hurting a bit, as backup C Shawn Riggans was on the disabled list with right shoulder tendinitis, CF B.J. Upton was "day to day" after leaving Sunday's game ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Inside Pitch 2009-04-23]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-inside-pitch-2104.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Manager Joe Maddon doesn't like to hold team meetings. But he loves it when the team meets to talk through things. So with the Rays struggling to a 5-9 start and not looking good, or like themselves, in doing so, he was pleased that the players held a clo]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Clearing air then cleaning clocks ]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/clearing-air-then-cleaning-clocks-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[BY MARC TOPKIN]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays-Mariners Preview 2009-04-23]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rays-mariners-preview-2106.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Tampa Bay Rays appeared to be struggling, but perhaps they just have opponents fooled again. The unlikely defending AL champions, the Rays have started 2009 with the same record they had in 2008.Tampa Bay seeks to win its first series since the season]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays 9, Mariners 3]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rays-9-mariners-3.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[No wonder Evan Longoria didn't know he had just bagged another milestone. With all the reigning AL rookie of the year has accomplished in his first 12 months in the major leagues it's easy to lose track.Longoria had three hits and three RBIs and Carl Craw]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays-Mariners Preview 2009-04-22]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rays-mariners-preview-2090.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2009 08:35:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Tampa Bay Rays know what it's like to go from worst to first in the American League in the span of one season. 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"Those," he said, ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Roster Report 2009-04-22]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-roster-report-2093.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2009 08:35:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The depth the Rays talked so much about is about to be tested as theyheaded out to the West Coast hurting a bit, as backup C Shawn Riggans was on the disabled list with right shoulder tendinitis, CF B.J. Upton was "day to day" after leaving Sunday's game ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Inside Pitch 2009-04-22]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-inside-pitch-2094.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2009 08:35:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Joe Maddon managed his 500th game with the Rays on Tuesday, surpassing Larry Rothschild for most in team history. And though Maddon is not signed past this season, he hopes and expects to be with the Rays for a while. "It's an honor to manage the 500th ga]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Road no relief for reeling Rays ]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/road-no-relief-for-reeling-rays-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2009 08:35:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[By MARC TOPKIN]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Washburn solid as Mariners get win over Rays ]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/washburn-solid-as-mariners-get-win-over-rays-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2009 08:35:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jarrod Washburn is having fun again.Washburn tossed seven strong innings to continue his surprising start, catcher Rob Johnson had a two-run triple and the Seattle Mariners beat the Tampa Bay Rays 4-2 on Tuesday night.Washburn has won his first three deci]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Happy Jarrod Day! ]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/happy-jarrod-day-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2009 08:35:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Apr. 21, 2009 (The Seattle Times delivered byNewstex) --]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[RAYS RESCUE: KARMA FROM THE CONCERTS ]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rays-rescue-karma-from-the-concerts-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2009 08:35:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays set early AL East pace]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/blue-jays-set-early-al-east-pace.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Baseball REPORTER,]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays rescue: karma from the concerts Rays rescue: karma from the concerts ]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rays-rescue-karma-from-the-concerts-rays-rescue-karma-from-the-concerts-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[By SEAN DALY]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sonnanstine feels ready to step up ]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/sonnanstine-feels-ready-to-step-up-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[By Joe Smith]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Much of Rays' strength kept in their reserves ]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/much-of-rays-strength-kept-in-their-reserves-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[By Joe Smith]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NEW-LOOK BULLPEN AWAITS HOFFMAN]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/new-look-bullpen-awaits-hoffman.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[No wonder sorting out his bullpen was on Ken Macha's mind before his Miller Park debut as manager of theMilwaukeeBrewers.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Inside Pitch 2009-04-21]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-inside-pitch-2086.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Scoring runs really isn't the Rays' problem.  The 62 they have through 13 games -- 4.8 a game -- isn't that far off from what they need to win consistently. It's how they've been scoring them -- 32 of the 62 on home runs, for a concerning 52 percent of th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Notes, Quotes 2009-04-21]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-notes-quotes-2087.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Joe Maddon on Tuesday will manage his 500th game with the Rays, surpassing inaugural skipper Larry Rothschild for most in club history.Maddon has the best winning percentage, .459, with a 229-270 record. Rothschild was 205-294 for a .411 percentage. --M]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Roster Report 2009-04-21]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-roster-report-2088.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The depth the Rays talked so much about is about to be tested as theyheaded out to the West Coast hurting a bit, as backup C Shawn Riggans was on the disabled list with right shoulder tendinitis, CF B.J. Upton was "day to day" after leaving Sunday's game ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nobody should be upset by Swisher's words]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/nobody-should-be-upset-by-swisher-s-words.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Nick Swisher said something his former skipper didn't like, but Ken Rosenthal says Ozzie Guillen is just overreacting.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Inside Pitch 2009-04-20]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-inside-pitch-2072.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Tropicana Field was a safe haven for the Rays last season, who had the best home record in the majors at 57-24. But it hasn't been much of a friendly confine yet this season, as the Rays went just 2-5 in their opening homestand of the season. In contrast,]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Notes, Quotes 2009-04-20]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-notes-quotes-2073.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Manager Joe Maddon received his 2008 BBWAA AL Manager of the Year Award prior to Sunday's game. Maddon fell one vote short -- from Terry Pluto, of the Cleveland Plain Dealer -- of being the first unanimous selection in history. --LHP Scott Kazmir matche]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Roster Report 2009-04-20]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-roster-report-2074.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The depth the Rays talked so much about is about to be tested as theyheaded out to the West Coast hurting a bit, as backup C Shawn Riggans was on the disabled list with right shoulder tendinitis, CF B.J. Upton was "day to day" after leaving Sunday's game ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thanks to Ibanez, Phils walk off with a win ]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/thanks-to-ibanez-phils-walk-off-with-a-win-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[EARLY YESTERDAY evening, after most of his teammates had already slipped out of their uniforms and into the Sunday dusk, Raul Ibanez emerged from a set of double doors in thePhillies' clubhouse wearing gym shorts and sneakers and socks pulled up to just b]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ibanez gets Phils on track]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/ibanez-gets-phils-on-track.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jayson Werth felt that Raul Ibanez deserved to go to the White House. 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They gave away everything a fan could want, except this:]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[From bad to worse ]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/from-bad-to-worse-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[By Joe Smith]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[White Sox 12, Rays 2]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/white-sox-12-rays-2.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Gavin Floyd could be developing into a top-notch starter.Floyd took a shutout into the seventh inning, and Carlos Quentin and Jim Thome hit back-to-back homers as the Chicago White Sox beat the Tampa Bay Rays 12-2 on Sunday."He's one of the top pitchers r]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Floyd's gem helps ChiSox wallop Rays]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/floyd-s-gem-helps-chisox-wallop-rays.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Gavin Floyd took a shutout into the seventh inning, and Carlos Quentin and Jim Thome hit back-to-back homers as the Chicago White Sox beat the Tampa Bay Rays 12-2 on Sunday.Floyd (2-1) allowed two runs, coming on Ben Zobrist's homer in the seventh, and si]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[White Sox-Rays Preview 2009-04-19]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/white-sox-rays-preview-2064.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2009 08:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Chicago White Sox struggled offensively on a season-opening six-game homestand, but are starting to swing the bats better on the road.The White Sox hope that productivity continues Sunday when they try to capture a four-game series against the Tampa B]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Konerko, Buehrle lead ChiSox past Rays]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/konerko-buehrle-lead-chisox-past-rays.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2009 08:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The White Sox used solid pitching and the long ball to overcome a shortage of hits with runners in scoring position.Paul Konerko homered and drove in three runs, Mark Buehrle pitched effectively into the seventh inning and Chicago beat the Tampa Bay Rays ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Yankee Stadium a hitter's paradise]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/new-yankee-stadium-a-hitter-s-paradise.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2009 08:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Aerodynamics and putrid pinstripe pitching have turned the new Yankee Stadium into a deadly den of dingers, Ken Rosenthal says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Morning Box Score: Rays Slam Sox ]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/morning-box-score-rays-slam-sox-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2009 08:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Apr. 18, 2009 (Gothamist delivered byNewstex) --]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays looking for new talent in land of soccer]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rays-looking-for-new-talent-in-land-of-soccer.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2009 08:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Tampa Bay Rays are hoping a few Brazilians can handle a bat better than they kick a soccer ball.Convinced that this nation of 190 million people is loaded with untapped baseball talent, the Rays are looking to break into the land of soccer by becoming]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Offense blamed in Rays' 3-2 loss ]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/offense-blamed-in-rays-3-2-loss-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2009 08:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[By MARC LANCASTER]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Inside Pitch 2009-04-18]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-inside-pitch-2070.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2009 08:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[One of the keys to the Rays season is the depth and quality of players they have on their bench. 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"Everybody has their own stuff that they're going through, wh]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spooked at an old haunt]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/spooked-at-an-old-haunt.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2009 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jim Thome's hotel television changed channels three times Friday afternoon -- by itself.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Inside Pitch 2009-04-18]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-inside-pitch-2057.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2009 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[One of the keys to the Rays season is the depth and quality of players they have on their bench. Manager Joe Maddon makes a point to keep them fresh, using them as often as he can and sometimes in different roles. Friday it paid off when he used hot-swing]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Notes, Quotes 2009-04-18]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-notes-quotes-2058.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2009 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--3B Evan Longoria returned to the Rays lineup Friday after missing two games to return to California following a death in his family, and extended his season-long hitting streak to nine games. "Everybody has their own stuff that they're going through, wh]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Roster Report 2009-04-18]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-roster-report-2059.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2009 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[One of manager Joe Maddon's primary goals the first week of the season was to get a better feel for new relievers Joe Nelson and Brian Shouse. 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And after seeing them both get key outs]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zobrist's slam lifts Rays ]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/zobrist-s-slam-lifts-rays-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2009 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[By JOE SMITH]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[White Sox-Rays Preview 2009-04-18]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/white-sox-rays-preview-2061.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2009 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The last time Scott Kazmir squared off against Mark Buehrle, the Tampa Bay Rays took control of the teams' AL division series.The two ace left-handers will meet for the first time since that encounter when the Rays (5-6) and Chicago White Sox (5-5) contin]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays down White Sox to end 3-game skid]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rays-down-white-sox-to-end-3-game-skid.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2009 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Tampa Bay Rays insisted there was nothing wrong with their offense that some timely hitting wouldn't solve.Down three runs and facing the prospect of a four-game losing streak at home for the first time in more than a year, the AL champions rallied Fr]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ 2009-04-18]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/-2063.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2009 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The dish]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Roster Report 2009-04-17]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-roster-report-2047.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[One of manager Joe Maddon's primary goals the first week of the season was to get a better feel for new relievers Joe Nelson and Brian Shouse. He needed to figure out how best to use them, and when best to use them. And after seeing them both get key outs]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Inside Pitch 2009-04-17]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-inside-pitch-2048.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[So far, no good. The Rays' biggest priority in the offseason was to improve their offense, and they felt pretty good about it with the signings of Pat Burrell and Gabe Kapler, plus the return of a healthy B.J. Upton. But 10 games into the season, the Rays]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Notes, Quotes 2009-04-17]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-notes-quotes-2049.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Manager Joe Maddon was ejected Thursday for arguing when the umpires decided a foul ball hit Chicago's Jermaine Dye's front foot. It was the 10th time Maddon has been ejected in his three-plus seasons with the Rays. --The Rays' streak of 12 consecutive ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ 2009-04-17]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/-2050.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Giveaway]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Punchless bats ]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/punchless-bats-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[By Joe Smith]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[White Sox-Rays Preview 2009-04-17]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/white-sox-rays-preview-2052.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After winning the 2005 American League Cy Young Award, Bartolo Colon spent most of his time away from the mound, enduring injuries and even a suspension.The White Sox's burly right-hander began this season by showing his old form, and will look for anothe]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ChiSox edge Rays in battle of AL powers]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/chisox-edge-rays-in-battle-of-al-powers.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Ozzie Guillen doesn't know what it is about Tropicana Field. His Chicago White Sox just don't seem to be able to score a lot of runs in the domed stadium.Even on a night when they had 14 hits, including Jermaine Dye's two-run homer that highlighted a 3-2 ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays manager Maddon ejected]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rays-manager-maddon-ejected.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Tampa Bay manager Joe Maddon was ejected during the sixth inning of Thursday night's game against Chicago for arguing an umpire's decision.Maddon contended that the White Sox's Jermaine Dye hit a grounder fair to third base rather than fouled the ball off]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays seeking for new talent in land of soccer]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rays-seeking-for-new-talent-in-land-of-soccer.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Tampa Bay Rays are hoping a few Brazilians can handle a bat better than they kick a soccer ball.Convinced that this nation of 190 million people is loaded with untapped baseball talent, the Rays are looking to break into the land of soccer by becoming]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Free rings go for $125 ]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/free-rings-go-for-125-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2009 08:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[BY EMILY NIPPS]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Notes, Quotes 2009-04-16]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-notes-quotes-2040.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2009 08:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--1B Carlos Pena received his Gold Glove award before Wednesday's game, the first won by a Ray. "He deserved it," manager Joe Maddon said. "Last year he was spectacular." --RHP Jeff Niemann makes his second start Thursday, having struggled immensely in th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Roster Report 2009-04-16]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-roster-report-2041.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2009 08:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[One of manager Joe Maddon's primary goals the first week of the season was to get a better feel for new relievers Joe Nelson and Brian Shouse. He needed to figure out how best to use them, and when best to use them. And after seeing them both get key outs]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Inside Pitch 2009-04-16]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-inside-pitch-2042.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2009 08:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The bullpen that was such a strength for the Rays last season has been a problem so far this season. The numbers are ugly, with two losses, a blown save, a 5.63 ERA and 36 baserunners in 24 innings. Troy Percival has a 10.80 ERA, Dan Wheeler 12.00 and Gra]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nady's injury rocks Yanks' outfield]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/nady-s-injury-rocks-yanks-outfield.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2009 08:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Outfield was supposed to be an area of strength for the Yankees. Xavier Nady's injury makes it dangerously thin, Ken Rosenthal says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[White Sox-Rays Preview 2009-04-16]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/white-sox-rays-preview-2044.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2009 08:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It's been a little more than six months since the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Chicago White Sox to win the first playoff series in the club's initial postseason appearance.With both setting their sights on a return trip to the playoffs, they'll meet Thursday ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yankees 4, Rays 3]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/yankees-4-rays-3.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2009 08:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The road-weary New York Yankees headed to their new home feeling pretty good about themselves.That's what winning five of seven following an ugly start to a nine-game road trip can do to spirits."I told you our season wasn't over after two games," captain]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ 2009-04-16]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/-2046.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2009 08:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The dish]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kalas' son recalls final meeting ]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/kalas-son-recalls-final-meeting-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2009 08:35:19 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[WASHINGTON - The impulse was not a typical one for Todd Kalas. A broadcasting job with the Tampa Bay Rays and life in Tampa kept Harry Kalas' eldest son busy, and he did not often appear unannounced at thePhillies' spring-training facility in Clearwater, ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Inside Pitch 2009-04-15]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-inside-pitch-2031.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2009 08:35:19 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Rays manager Joe Maddon considered it a preview of what's to come in the rugged AL East, a fierce battle of starting pitchers. On Tuesday night, his starter, Matt Garza, was very good, allowing only two runs over seven innings and striking out nine. But t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Notes, Quotes 2009-04-15]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-notes-quotes-2032.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2009 08:35:19 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Veteran OF Gabe Kapler had an interesting and honest take on being struck out Monday by Yankees infielder/outfielder-turned-reliever Nick Swisher: "I've always been lost when a reporter asks me what my most embarrassing moment was because I never know]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Roster Report 2009-04-15]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-roster-report-2033.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2009 08:35:19 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[One of manager Joe Maddon's primary goals the first week of the season was to get a better feel for new relievers Joe Nelson and Brian Shouse. He needed to figure out how best to use them, and when best to use them. And after seeing them both get key outs]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Squeezed out in all the hoopla ]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/squeezed-out-in-all-the-hoopla-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2009 08:35:19 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[By LUIS PEREZ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ 2009-04-15]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/-2035.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2009 08:35:19 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Xxxxxxx]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fun ends when the game begins ]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/fun-ends-when-the-game-begins-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2009 08:35:19 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[By MARC TOPKIN]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yankees-Rays Preview 2009-04-15]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/yankees-rays-preview-2037.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2009 08:35:19 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Before the New York Yankees go home to celebrate the opening of their lavish new $1.5 billion stadium, they would like to secure a winning road trip.The Yankees will try to accomplish that behind veteran starter Andy Pettitte on Wednesday in the finale of]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yankees 7, Rays 2 2009-04-15]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/yankees-7-rays-2-2038.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2009 08:35:19 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Coming off an embarrassing loss to the Tampa Bay Rays, the New York Yankees needed a lift from A.J. Burnett.The free-agent catch gave them that - and more - Tuesday night, flirting with a no-hitter before settling for a 7-2 victory over the AL champions t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Inside Pitch 2009-04-14]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-inside-pitch-2021.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2009 08:35:24 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After pre-game ceremonies Monday to raise the championship banners and Tuesday to give out their AL rings, the Rays want to move on and concentrate on this season. But much of what they are doing right this season is very reminiscent of last year. "Honest]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Notes, Quotes 2009-04-14]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-notes-quotes-2022.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2009 08:35:24 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Joe Nelson's rental apartment isn't available until Wednesday, so he is living with RHP Troy Percival for a few days at his Clearwater condo. "It's like being a high roller," Nelson said. "There's no turndown service, but he's got plenty of food in ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Roster Report 2009-04-14]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-roster-report-2023.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2009 08:35:24 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[One of manager Joe Maddon's primary goals the first week of the season was to get a better feel for new relievers Joe Nelson and Brian Shouse. He needed to figure out how best to use them, and when best to use them. And after seeing them both get key outs]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays revel in October spirit ]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rays-revel-in-october-spirit-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2009 08:35:24 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[By AARON SHAROCKMAN]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ 2009-04-14]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/-2025.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2009 08:35:24 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Ranking the rings Today, theRays pass out some bling, giving their players rings for winning last season's American League pennant, while fans attending will receive replicas of the rings. The replicas, right, look cool, but we're guessing the diamonds ar]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Upton makes impact in return ]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/upton-makes-impact-in-return-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2009 08:35:24 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[By Joe Smith]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lester, Sox can't hold Athletics at bay]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/lester-sox-can-t-hold-athletics-at-bay.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2009 08:35:24 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Athletics8Red Sox2]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Simply smashing ]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/simply-smashing-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2009 08:35:24 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[By Marc Topkin]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays 15, Yankees 5]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rays-15-yankees-5.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2009 08:35:24 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Joe Maddon believes his Tampa Bay Rays are talented enough to return to the postseason as long as they remain level-headed.The manager, who presided over one of the biggest turnarounds in major league history last season, likes what he's seen so far."I've]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mash unit a hit ]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/mash-unit-a-hit-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2009 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Three homers and Garza's strong pitching give theRays another win at their former horror house.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Inside Pitch 2009-04-13]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-inside-pitch-2013.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2009 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Ray hit four home runs Sunday, including an unexpected long drive by shortstop Jason Bartlett, a three-run blast by Ben Zobrist and a major-league leading fifth by Evan Longoria. They got a dominating pitching performance from starter James Shields, w]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Notes, Quotes 2009-04-13]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-notes-quotes-2014.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2009 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Jeff Niemann got off to a horrible start on Saturday, but he recovered to pitch into the sixth and saved the bullpen, which already was without long man Lance Cormier. "That first inning was rough, but I thought he pitched very well after that," man]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Roster Report 2009-04-13]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-roster-report-2015.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2009 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[One of manager Joe Maddon's primary goals the first week of the season was to get a better feel for new relievers Joe Nelson and Brian Shouse. He needed to figure out how best to use them, and when best to use them. And after seeing them both get key outs]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Party marks Rays' opener ]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/party-marks-rays-opener-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2009 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Times Staff Writer]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Green takes opportunities as they come ]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/green-takes-opportunities-as-they-come-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2009 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[REDSOX]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[A 'more familiar' Rays win ]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/a-more-familiar-rays-win-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2009 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[BY MARC TOPKIN]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yankees-Rays Preview 2009-04-13]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/yankees-rays-preview-2019.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2009 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The New York Yankees were one of the few teams to handle the Tampa Bay Rays last season, but it was the upstart Rays who won the AL pennant while the Yankees missed the playoffs for the first time since 1993.Now that New York has reloaded, one of baseball]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ 2009-04-13]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/-2020.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2009 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Indians 8,BlueJays 4]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Banners, rings, oh my! ]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/banners-rings-oh-my-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2009 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[By?MARC?TOPKIN???|???Times?staff?writer Monday will be a banner day as theRays raise and hang the flags commemorating their stunning 2008 AL East title and AL championship. Tuesday, the ring will be the thing as they hand out the bling marking their World]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays-Orioles Preview 2009-04-12]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rays-orioles-preview-2004.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2009 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Sent to the minors last July, Adam Eaton didn't get to experience a World Series victory over Tampa Bay.On Sunday, though, the 31-year-old right-hander gets a shot at the Rays, and another opportunity to revive his career, when he takes the mound at Camde]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Orioles 6, Rays 0]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/orioles-6-rays-0.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2009 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Baltimore Orioles couldn't even win a series from the Tampa Bay Rays last season.Now that they've gotten that accomplishment out of the way, the Orioles want more.Baltimore won its second straight over the defending AL champions Saturday night, using ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mora rips grand slam as O's shut out Rays]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/mora-rips-grand-slam-as-o-s-shut-out-rays.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2009 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Melvin Mora's third career grand slam capped a five-run first inning against Tampa Bay rookie Jeff Niemann, and the Baltimore Orioles got six shutout innings from Jeremy Guthrie in a 6-0 victory Saturday night.Nick Markakis had two hits and an RBI for the]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dice-K in deep trouble Matsuzaka allows 3 HRs as Sox lose again to Rays ]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/dice-k-in-deep-trouble-matsuzaka-allows-3-hrs-as-sox-lose-again-to-rays-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2009 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[rchimelis@repub.com]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays nail Dice-K for deep 3 ]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rays-nail-dice-k-for-deep-3-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2009 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Joe Morgan, the pithy former RedSox manager as opposed to the verbose current broadcaster, was fond of saying, "The worm has turned" when things began going opposite to where they usually went.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[One out of three ain't good ]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/one-out-of-three-ain-t-good-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2009 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Rays 4, RedSox 3]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Roster Report 2009-04-11]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-roster-report-2010.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2009 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rays went into spring training figuring most of their team was set and there would only be a few decisions to be made, and that turned out to be the case. The camp was relatively uneventful, with OF Fernando Perez, who was ticketed for Class AAA Durha]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Notes, Quotes 2009-04-11]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-notes-quotes-2011.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2009 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--3B Evan Longoria became the second player in major-league history to have an RBI in his team's first four games of the season after winning a rookie of the year award. Bob Allison knocked in a run in Washington's first seven games of the 1960 season, ac]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Roster Report 2009-04-11]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-roster-report-1994.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2009 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rays went into spring training figuring most of their team was set and there would only be a few decisions to be made, and that turned out to be the case. The camp was relatively uneventful, with OF Fernando Perez, who was ticketed for Class AAA Durha]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Notes, Quotes 2009-04-11]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-notes-quotes-1995.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2009 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--3B Evan Longoria became the second player in major-league history to have an RBI in his team's first four games of the season after winning a rookie of the year award. Bob Allison knocked in a run in Washington's first seven games of the 1960 season, ac]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Inside Pitch 2009-04-11]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-inside-pitch-1996.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2009 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rays pride themselves on doing the little things right. And when they don't, they have a much harder time winning. Friday, they were thrown out on the bases, they didn't make all the defensive plays they could have and they didn't pitch well. The poor]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miscues nix Rays' grip on Orioles ]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/miscues-nix-rays-grip-on-orioles-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2009 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[By Marc Topkin]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays-Orioles Preview 2009-04-11]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rays-orioles-preview-1998.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2009 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It's only taken Evan Longoria four games to dispel any notion of a sophomore slump.The red-hot third baseman looks to help the Tampa Bay Rays start a new winning streak against the Baltimore Orioles on Saturday night when the AL East rivals continue a thr]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Orioles end 12-game skid against Rays]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/orioles-end-12-game-skid-against-rays.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2009 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Baltimore Orioles lost so many times to Tampa Bay last year, they apparently tried to purge the memory.So, after the Orioles beat the Rays 5-4 Friday night to end a 12-game skid against the defending AL champions, no one in the Baltimore clubhouse cel]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[FUN UNDER THE BIG TROP: RAYMOND VOWS TO PUT HIS BEST BELLY FORWARD ]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/fun-under-the-big-trop-raymond-vows-to-put-his-best-belly-forward-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2009 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[When theTampaBayRays made a heart-pumping run through the playoffs last year, many longtime fans wondered if the often silly but lovable Trop entertainers would still be a part of the big show. While the Chik-fil-A cow disappeared from the playoffs and Wo]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dice-K serves 'em up]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/dice-k-serves-em-up.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2009 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Daisuke Matsuzaka had limited knowledge of the three Tampa Bay Rays free swingers that derailed his 2009 season debut in yesterday's 4-3 RedSox loss at Fenway Park.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays set to defend]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rays-set-to-defend.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2009 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Rays 4, REDSOX 3]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pen backs Kazmir as Rays rip Bosox ]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/pen-backs-kazmir-as-rays-rip-bosox-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2009 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[AL ROUNDUP ASSOCIATED PRESSScott Kazmir's strong start at Fenway Park held up this time.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ 2009-04-10]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/-1986.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2009 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Yankees 11, Orioles 2]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paul Hagen: Yankees manager Girardi likely to stick around for a while ]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/paul-hagen-yankees-manager-girardi-likely-to-stick-around-for-a-while-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2009 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[THERE'S AN impression out there that Yankees managerJoe Girardi is squarely in the cross hairs this season, that he has the slightest of margins for error before he could find himself looking for a new job.It says here that's overblown. While the combinat]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays keep roll going thanks to slick Garza ]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rays-keep-roll-going-thanks-to-slick-garza-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2009 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It's like the off-season never happened for Matt Garza and the Tampa Bay Rays.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wieters, Price lead cavalcade of stars]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/wieters-price-lead-cavalcade-of-stars.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2009 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A year ago, it was outfielder Jay Bruce and third baseman Evan Longoria.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Inside Pitch 2009-04-10]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-inside-pitch-1990.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2009 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Winning at Fenway Park used to be a problem for the Rays. After taking two series in Boston during the 1999 season, the Rays didn't win another until last September. They took two of three in a crucial showdown then on their way to the AL East championshi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Notes, Quotes 2009-04-10]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-notes-quotes-1991.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2009 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Matt Garza, MVP of the AL Championship Series for beating Boston twice, was tough on the Red Sox again Thursday. Garza, acquired in November 2007 from Minnesota, improved to 13-6 with a 3.04 ERA in 24 games against AL East teams, the lowest ERA of a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Roster Report 2009-04-10]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-roster-report-1992.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2009 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rays went into spring training figuring most of their team was set and there would only be a few decisions to be made, and that turned out to be the case. The camp was relatively uneventful, with OF Fernando Perez, who was ticketed for Class AAA Durha]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phillies rally past Braves ]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/phillies-rally-past-braves-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2009 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[PHILADELPHIA - Four Phillies walked with the bases loaded during an eight-run seventh inning and Philadelphia rallied for a 12-11 victory over the Atlanta Braves on Wednesday.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Inside Pitch 2009-04-09]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-inside-pitch-1976.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Even with the improvements they made, the Rays still need to do a lot of things right to win. And as big a bat as they added to their lineup with the signing of DH Pat Burrell, they definitely still have to do the little things right. They showed some imp]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Notes, Quotes 2009-04-09]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-notes-quotes-1977.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--DH Pat Burrell was in Philadelphia to receive his World Series ring with his former Phillies teammates in an emotional ceremony Wednesday afternoon, then took a private plane to get back to Boston in time for batting practice (arriving around 5:10 p.m.)]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Roster Report 2009-04-09]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-roster-report-1978.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rays went into spring training figuring most of their team was set and there would only be a few decisions to be made, and that turned out to be the case. The camp was relatively uneventful, with OF Fernando Perez, who was ticketed for Class AAA Durha]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays-Red Sox Preview 2009-04-09]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rays-red-sox-preview-1979.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Daisuke Matsuzaka might have had his best season and won the ALCS opener against the Tampa Bay Rays, but it was Matt Garza who earned two playoff wins against the Boston Red Sox, including the pennant-clinching victory at home.Those two will be on the mou]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays 7, Red Sox 2]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rays-7-red-sox-2.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Scott Kazmir recalled being in the Rays clubhouse at Fenway Park last year, watching the plastic go up to protect the lockers from champagne. The AL championship was within reach.The bubbly never flowed that October night when the Red Sox rallied from now]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kazmir, 'pen help Rays even series with BoSox]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/kazmir-pen-help-rays-even-series-with-bosox.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Scott Kazmir's strong start at Fenway Park held up this time.Kazmir pitched six innings and the bullpen preserved the lead in the Tampa Bay Rays' 7-2 victory over the Boston Red Sox on Wednesday night.Carlos Pena hit a two-run homer after striking out in ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sox opener a welcome rest stop from '08 global tour ]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/sox-opener-a-welcome-rest-stop-from-08-global-tour-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The trip home was a lot shorter this time. A 45-minute flight from New York, and the Red Sox were in Boston, reasonably rested and reasonably healthy to host the defending AL champion Tampa Bay Rays this afternoon in the 2009 season opener at Fenway Park.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jackson makes first start tonight]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/jackson-makes-first-start-tonight.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[TORONTO -- Edwin Jackson gets his first start for theDetroitTigers tonight and can't wait to get going.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Story lines to watch ]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/story-lines-to-watch-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Imagine for a moment that today is April 3, 2008, not 2009. The Baseball season is about to get under way. 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"That's a once-in-a-lifetime event for him, and if he rea]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Roster Report 2009-04-08]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-roster-report-1969.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2009 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rays went into spring training figuring most of their team was set and there would only be a few decisions to be made, and that turned out to be the case. The camp was relatively uneventful, with OF Fernando Perez, who was ticketed for Class AAA Durha]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Red Sox 5, Rays 3]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/red-sox-5-rays-3.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2009 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Tampa Bay Rays got an early reminder that reaching the playoffs for a second straight time will be at least as hard as the first.Josh Beckett struck out 10 in seven innings of two-hit ball to lead the Red Sox to a 5-3 victory over Tampa Bay on Tuesday]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays-Red Sox Preview 2009-04-08]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rays-red-sox-preview-1971.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2009 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[In Scott Kazmir and Jon Lester, Tampa Bay and Boston possess two of the top young left-handed pitchers in baseball. It's little coincidence that the Rays and Red Sox have represented the American League in the last two World Series.The southpaws go toe-to]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Red Sox 5, Rays 3 2009-04-08]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/red-sox-5-rays-3-1972.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2009 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[This was a different Josh Beckett than the one the Tampa Bay Rays knocked around in last year's AL championship series.The Red Sox right-hander struck out 10 in seven innings of two-hit ball to lead the Boston Red Sox to a 5-3 victory over Tampa Bay on Tu]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Beckett's gem gets Sox off to good start]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/beckett-s-gem-gets-sox-off-to-good-start.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2009 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[AL MVP Dustin Pedroia and the Boston Red Sox are off to a fast start.Pedroia homered on the second pitch he saw this season and Josh Beckett struck out 10 in seven innings of two-hit ball to lead the Red Sox to a 5-3 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays on Tue]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mass. Sen. Edward Kennedy throws first pitch]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/mass-sen-edward-kennedy-throws-first-pitch.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2009 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Massachusetts Sen. Edward Kennedy threw out the ceremonial first pitch at the Boston Red Sox season opener on Tuesday.With fans cheering, Kennedy, diagnosed last May with a malignant brain tumor, walked across the first-base line and toward the mound with]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[AL MVP ]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/al-mvp-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2009 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[1. Evan Longoria]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Roster Report 2009-04-07]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-roster-report-1959.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2009 08:35:26 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rays went into spring training figuring most of their team was set and there would only be a few decisions to be made, and that's turned out to be the case. The camp was relatively uneventful, with OF Fernando Perez, who was ticketed for Class AAA Dur]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Notes, Quotes 2009-04-07]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-notes-quotes-1960.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2009 08:35:26 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--OF Carl Crawford is the only remaining player from the opening-day roster in 2003, when the Rays last opened against Boston. --RHP Lance Cormier won the long relief spot when the Rays traded RHP Jason Hammel to the Rockies and made RHP Jeff Niemann the ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Inside Pitch 2009-04-07]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-inside-pitch-1961.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2009 08:35:26 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rays didn't have any problem with the decision to postpone Monday's opener at Boston, and they were thankful the decision was made early. But the bad weather gave them occasion to take issue with the schedule that had them opening the season in the No]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays-Red Sox Preview 2009-04-07]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rays-red-sox-preview-1962.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2009 08:35:26 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Tampa Bay Rays played their first 10 openers with low expectations, and for good reason: They lost early and often in their first decade in the majors, never finishing better than next-to-last or even approaching a winning record.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ANALYSIS Can Rox mimic Rays? Fowler, Stewart may help, but team a longshot in flawed division ]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/analysis-can-rox-mimic-rays-fowler-stewart-may-help-but-team-a-longshot-in-flawed-division-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2009 08:35:26 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[LAS VEGAS]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[PLAY BALL! ]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/play-ball-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2009 08:35:26 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Red Sox postpone season opener vs. Rays]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/red-sox-postpone-season-opener-vs-rays.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2009 08:35:26 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The rain rolled in and the Tampa Bay Rays ran off the field five minutes after starting their workout.Their first opening day as AL champions already had been postponed until Tuesday, originally an off day, because of a forecast of heavy rain and high win]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Red Sox postpone home opener vs Rays]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/red-sox-postpone-home-opener-vs-rays.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2009 08:35:26 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Boston Red Sox have postponed their home opener against the Tampa Bay Rays because of the prospect of heavy rain and high winds.The Red Sox announced that Monday's game against the defending American League champions is rescheduled for 4:05 p.m. Tuesd]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Inside Pitch 2009-04-06]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-inside-pitch-1951.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2009 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rays knew pretty much what they had in Jason Hammel. 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With that in mind, Joel Sherman tells you what to expect in 2009.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays 9, Phillies 7]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rays-9-phillies-7.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2009 08:35:22 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Pat Burrell hit his first homer at Citizens Bank Park since he left the Philadelphia Phillies in the offseason and Carlos Pena also went deep to lead the Tampa Bay Rays to a 9-7 victory on Saturday.Rays manager Joe Maddon put Burrell in the leadoff spot t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Roster Report 2009-04-04]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-roster-report-1948.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2009 08:35:22 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rays went into spring training figuring most of their team was set and there would only be a few decisions to be made, and that's turned out to be the case. The camp was relatively uneventful, with OF Fernando Perez, who was ticketed for Class AAA Dur]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Inside Pitch 2009-04-04]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-inside-pitch-1949.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2009 08:35:22 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rays went to spring training with a pretty good idea of what they had, and they come out of it feeling pretty good about themselves and their chances to defend their American League championship. With the addition of designated hitter Pat Burrell, the]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Notes, Quotes 2009-04-04]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-notes-quotes-1950.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2009 08:35:22 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--OF Matt Joyce made an impressive late run and won a spot on the roster, at least as a temporary fill-in until OF B.J. Upton comes off the DL, as expected around April 13. Joyce was sidelined the first three weeks of camp with right leg tendinitis but st]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ripple effect]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/ripple-effect.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2009 08:35:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Let's just say it right now: Players looked smaller this spring.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Predictions for the 2009 MLB season ]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/predictions-for-the-2009-mlb-season-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2009 08:35:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Notes, Quotes 2009-04-04]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-notes-quotes-1941.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2009 08:35:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--OF Matt Joyce made an impressive late run and won a spot on the roster, at least as a temporary fill-in until OF B.J. 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The camp was relatively uneventful, with OF Fernando Perez, who was ticketed for Class AAA Dur]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Inside Pitch 2009-04-04]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-inside-pitch-1943.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2009 08:35:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rays went to spring training with a pretty good idea of what they had, and they come out of it feeling pretty good about themselves and their chances to defend their American League championship. With the addition of designated hitter Pat Burrell, the]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phillies 3, Rays 2 2009-04-04]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/phillies-3-rays-2-1944.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2009 08:35:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Six months after leading the parade down Broad Street atop a horse-drawn carriage, Pat Burrell returned to Philadelphia wearing an unusual color.Donning the navy blue of his new club - the Tampa Bay Rays - Burrell received multiple standing ovations durin]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Predictions for all 30 MLB teams]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/predictions-for-all-30-mlb-teams.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2009 08:35:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[You've waited five months for baseball to return. It's time to get serious. It's time for Ken Rosenthal's predictions for all 30 MLB teams.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tracking the Tigers ]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tracking-the-tigers-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2009 08:35:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Inside spring training camp:]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Roster Report 2009-04-03]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-roster-report-1934.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2009 08:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rays went into spring training figuring most of their team was set and there would only be a few decisions to be made, and that's turned out to be the case. The camp was relatively uneventful, with OF Fernando Perez, who was ticketed for Class AAA Dur]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Inside Pitch 2009-04-03]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-inside-pitch-1935.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2009 08:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rays went to spring training with a pretty good idea of what they had, and they come out of it feeling pretty good about themselves and their chances to defend their American League championship. With the addition of designated hitter Pat Burrell, the]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Notes, Quotes 2009-04-03]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-notes-quotes-1936.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2009 08:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--OF Matt Joyce will be the temporary fill-in until OF B.J. Upton comes off the disabled list, which is expected around April 13. Joyce was sidelined the first three weeks of camp because of right leg tendinitis but started playing and made an impression ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Longoria, Upton take different paths to stardom]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/longoria-upton-take-different-paths-to-stardom.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2009 08:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Evan Longoria stood in the Tampa Bay Rays clubhouse, graciously answering questions about some of the perks of celebrity and how he would like to be remembered when his playing days are over.That's the life of an up and coming star.The 23-year-old third b]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays closer Isringhausen to start season on DL 2009-04-01]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rays-closer-isringhausen-to-start-season-on-dl-1938.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2009 08:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Tampa Bay reliever Jason Isringhausen will begin the season on the disabled list, a move that will give him additional time to build arm strength following elbow surgery and potentially bolster depth in the Rays' bullpen.The defending AL champions purchas]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Inside Pitch 2009-04-02]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-inside-pitch-1926.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2009 08:35:29 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rays went to spring training with a pretty good idea of what they had, and they come out of it feeling pretty good about themselves and their chances to defend their American League championship. With the addition of designated hitter Pat Burrell, the]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Notes, Quotes 2009-04-02]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-notes-quotes-1927.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2009 08:35:29 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--OF Matt Joyce will be the temporary fill-in until OF B.J. Upton comes off the disabled list, which is expected around April 13. Joyce was sidelined the first three weeks of camp because of right leg tendinitis but started playing and made an impression ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Roster Report 2009-04-02]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-roster-report-1928.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2009 08:35:29 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rays went into spring training figuring most of their team was set and there would only be a few decisions to be made, and that's turned out to be the case. The camp was relatively uneventful, with OF Fernando Perez, who was ticketed for Class AAA Dur]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays 2, Twins 1]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rays-2-twins-1.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2009 08:35:29 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Midway through his final spring training tuneup, Tampa Bay opening day starter James Shields shifted into regular-season mode.The right-hander worked a perfect third and fourth innings Wednesday, rebounding from a shaky first two innings to help the Rays ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays closer Isringhausen to start season on DL]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rays-closer-isringhausen-to-start-season-on-dl.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2009 08:35:29 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Tampa Bay reliever Jason Isringhausen will begin the season on the disabled list, a move that will give him additional time to build arm strength following elbow surgery and potentially bolster depth in the Rays' bullpen.The defending AL champions purchas]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Angels have big concerns heading into the season]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/angels-have-big-concerns-heading-into-the-season.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2009 08:35:29 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Their top three starting pitchers are all nursing injuries. Tracy Ringolsby says that's a valid reason for the Angels to be worried.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Imagining one crazy summer in New York]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/imagining-one-crazy-summer-in-new-york.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2009 08:35:29 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[What do Beyonce, Bobby Valentine and the Royals have in common? Ken Rosenthal can envision them contributing to a Yankees fiasco.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Red Sox 8, Rays 7 2009-03-31]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/red-sox-8-rays-7-1933.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2009 08:35:29 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Clay Buchholz's final Grapefruit League start fell apart in the fourth inning.Buchholz allowed six runs and nine hits over 5 1-3 innings but the Boston Red Sox rallied for an 8-7 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays. His spring ERA jumped from 0.46 to 2.52.Mat]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Roster Report 2009-04-01]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-roster-report-1919.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2009 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rays went into spring training figuring most of their team was set and there would only be a few decisions to be made, and that's turned out to be the case. The camp was relatively uneventful, with OF Fernando Perez, who was ticketed for Class AAA Dur]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Inside Pitch 2009-04-01]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-inside-pitch-1920.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2009 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rays went to spring training with a pretty good idea of what they had, and they come out of it feeling pretty good about themselves and their chances to defend their American League championship. With the addition of designated hitter Pat Burrell, the]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Notes, Quotes 2009-04-01]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-notes-quotes-1921.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2009 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--INF Morgan Ensberg was released by the Rays after batting .227 in Grapefruit League action. Ensberg, 33, hit .203 over 28 games with the Yankees last year. --LHP David Price looked very much ready during his dazzling postseason stint, but the Rays optio]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Red Sox 8, Rays 7 2009-03-31]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/red-sox-8-rays-7-1922.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2009 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Clay Buchholz's final Grapefruit League start fell apart in the fourth inning.Buchholz allowed six runs and nine hits over 5 1-3 innings but the Boston Red Sox rallied for an 8-7 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays. His spring ERA jumped from 0.46 to 2.52.Mat]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sources: Angels tried, but couldn't move fifth outfielder]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/sources-angels-tried-but-couldn-t-move-fifth-outfielder.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2009 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Angels owe their fifth OF $33 million. Naturally, they're trying to deal Gary Matthews Jr. But where? Ken Rosenthal tells you.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[These things will happen this season]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/these-things-will-happen-this-season.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2009 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Manny will be a pain. A-Rod won't come all the way back. Just a few of the things Ken Rosenthal says you can bank on in 2009.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former All-Star Ensberg released by Rays 2009-03-30]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/former-all-star-ensberg-released-by-rays-1925.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2009 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Tampa Bay Rays released former All-Star Morgan Ensberg.The infielder agreed to a minor league deal with the Rays in February. He hit .227 with four RBIs this spring.Rays manager Joe Maddon said he appreciated Ensberg's efforts, but Tampa didn't have a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Inside Pitch 2009-03-31]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-inside-pitch-1910.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2009 08:35:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rays went to spring training with a pretty good idea of what they had, and they come out of it feeling pretty good about themselves and their chances to defend their American League championship. With the addition of designated hitter Pat Burrell, the]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Notes, Quotes 2009-03-31]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-notes-quotes-1911.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2009 08:35:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--INF Morgan Ensberg was released by the Rays after batting .227 in Grapefruit League action. 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Naturally, they're trying to deal Gary Matthews Jr. But where? Ken Rosenthal tells you.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays release INF Ensberg]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rays-release-inf-ensberg.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2009 08:35:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Tampa Bay Rays released former All-Star Morgan Ensberg.The infielder agreed to a minor league deal with the Rays in February. He hit .227 with four RBIs this spring.Rays manager Joe Maddon said he appreciated Ensberg's efforts, but Tampa didn't have a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former All-Star Ensberg released by Rays]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/former-all-star-ensberg-released-by-rays.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2009 08:35:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Tampa Bay Rays released former All-Star Morgan Ensberg.The infielder agreed to a minor league deal with the Rays in February. 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He struck out five and walked ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Porcello eyes spot in 'Show']]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/porcello-eyes-spot-in-show-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2009 08:35:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[LAKELAND, Fla. -- Rick Porcello tries not to look at each pitching outing as an audition, but that's what they are.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rosenthal hands out the preseason hardware]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rosenthal-hands-out-the-preseason-hardware.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2009 08:35:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Yovani Gallardo for NL Cy Young? Grady Sizemore for AL MVP? Ken Rosenthal has some stunners in his preseason predictions.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays 11, Reds 2]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rays-11-reds-2.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2009 08:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Scott Kazmir had a much better day than Bronson Arroyo.Kazmir drove in three runs Sunday, and Tampa Bay took advantage of Arroyo's struggles with his breaking ball, rolling to an 11-2 victory over the Cincinnati Reds.Kazmir struck out five and gave up fou]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Notes, Quotes 2009-03-29]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-notes-quotes-1905.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2009 08:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP David Price looked very much ready during his dazzling postseason stint, but the Rays optioned him to Class AAA, saying he needs to improve command of fastball and overall pitch efficiency. They also want to limit his innings for the season as part ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Roster Report 2009-03-29]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-roster-report-1906.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2009 08:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rays went into spring training figuring most of their team was set and there would only be a few decisions to be made, and that's turned out to be the case. 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With the addition of designated hitter Pat Burrell, the]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Notes: Rockies' Helton in swing at spring training 2009-03-28]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/notes-rockies-helton-in-swing-at-spring-training-1908.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2009 08:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Mark down Rockies first baseman Todd Helton, 35, as an early candidate for Comeback Player of the Year.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marlins will be better, but not good enough in East]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/marlins-will-be-better-but-not-good-enough-in-east.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2009 08:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[In any other NL division, the Marlins might have a chance with their young talent. But in the East, they look like an also-ran.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Notes, Quotes 2009-03-29]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-notes-quotes-1898.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP David Price looked very much ready during his dazzling postseason stint, but the Rays optioned him to Class AAA, saying he needs to improve command of fastball and overall pitch efficiency. They also want to limit his innings for the season as part ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Roster Report 2009-03-29]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-roster-report-1899.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rays went into spring training figuring most of their team was set and there would only be a few decisions to be made, and that's turned out to be the case. 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With the addition of designated hitter Pat Burrell, the]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hammel throws 5 scoreless in Rays' loss to Reds]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/hammel-throws-5-scoreless-in-rays-loss-to-reds.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jason Hammel made his case to win a spot in Tampa Bay's starting rotation, tossing five scoreless innings in the Rays' 5-1 loss to the Cincinnati Reds on Saturday.Hammel walked Willy Taveras to start the game, but picked him off first base for the first o]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reds 5, Rays 1]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/reds-5-rays-1.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jason Hammel made his case to win a spot in Tampa Bay's starting rotation, tossing five scoreless innings in the Rays' 5-1 loss to the Cincinnati Reds on Saturday.Hammel walked Willy Taveras to start the game, but picked him off first base for the first o]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Notes: Rockies' Helton in swing at spring training 2009-03-28]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/notes-rockies-helton-in-swing-at-spring-training-1903.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Mark down Rockies first baseman Todd Helton, 35, as an early candidate for Comeback Player of the Year.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Notes, Quotes 2009-03-28]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-notes-quotes-1893.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2009 08:35:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP David Price looked very much ready during his dazzling postseason stint, but the Rays optioned him to Class AAA, saying he needs to improve command of fastball and overall pitch efficiency. They also want to limit his innings for the season as part ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Roster Report 2009-03-28]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-roster-report-1894.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2009 08:35:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rays went into spring training figuring most of their team was set and there would only be a few decisions to be made, and that's turned out to be the case. The camp was relatively uneventful, with OF Fernando Perez, who was ticketed for Class AAA Dur]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Inside Pitch 2009-03-28]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-inside-pitch-1895.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2009 08:35:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rays went to spring training with a pretty good idea of what they had, and they come out of it feeling pretty good about themselves and their chances to defend their American League championship. With the addition of designated hitter Pat Burrell, the]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Twins 16, Rays 2]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/twins-16-rays-2.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2009 08:35:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[James Shields joked that he might have to get sent back to the minor leagues following a performance that was no laughing matter.Tampa Bay's projected opening-day starter gave up 11 runs and 12 hits in the Rays' 16-2 loss to the Minnesota Twins on Friday.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Notes: Rockies' Helton in swing at spring training]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/notes-rockies-helton-in-swing-at-spring-training.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2009 08:35:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Mark down Rockies first baseman Todd Helton, 35, as an early candidate for Comeback Player of the Year.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Notes, Quotes 2009-03-27]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-notes-quotes-1888.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2009 08:35:23 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP David Price, who helped pitch the Rays to the World Series last year, was optioned to Class AAA Durham. 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Which means the dirt is about to fly in Tampa Bay.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Inside Pitch 2009-03-26]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-inside-pitch-1880.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2009 08:35:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The selection of shortstop Jason Bartlett as the Rays' most valuable player last season created waves of dissent, especially among the statistics-based analysts. But the Rays claim there is no doubt how valuable he was and no limit to his importance to th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Notes, Quotes 2009-03-26]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-notes-quotes-1881.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2009 08:35:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP David Price, who helped pitch the Rays to the World Series last year, was optioned to Class AAA Durham. Executive vice president Andrew Friedman said the move was made to allow the Rays to limit the rookie's workload, adding that he expects Price to]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Roster Report 2009-03-26]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-roster-report-1882.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2009 08:35:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Even though they won 97 games and advanced to the World Series, the Rays knew they had to improve their roster during the offseason. They seemed to fill their biggest needs, adding the right-handed power bat of Pat Burrell, improving their outfield depth ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays 4, Pirates 2]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rays-4-pirates-2.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2009 08:35:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jeff Niemann helped his case for a spot in the Tampa Bay rotation with five sharp innings, and the Rays beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-2 Wednesday night.Niemann allowed a run on five hits and didn't walk a batter in front of a crowd of 6,771, the seventh s]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays' ALCS hero Price sent to minors]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rays-alcs-hero-price-sent-to-minors.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2009 08:35:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[American League championship series star David Price was optioned by the Tampa Bay Rays to Triple-A Durham.The No. 1 pick in the 2007 draft, Price was called up last season and earned his first big league win and save in the ALCS.The 23-year-old Price ear]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why your team will win the Series ... in one sentence]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/why-your-team-will-win-the-series-in-one-sentence.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2009 08:35:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[You want optimism, but don't have much time? Let Dayn Perry tell you how your team can win the World Series ... in one sentence.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[MIAMI DEAL PUTS BAY AREA AT BAT  2009-03-25]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/miami-deal-puts-bay-area-at-bat--1886.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2009 08:35:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Soon, the shovels will hit the ground in Miami. Which means the dirt is about to fly in Tampa Bay.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Competitions won't end on April 6 2009-03-24]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/competitions-won-t-end-on-april-6-1887.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2009 08:35:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Obsessed with who'll be the Yanks' starting CF on April 6? Don't be. Ken Rosenthal says battles like this won't end on Opening Day.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami deal puts bay area at bat ]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/miami-deal-puts-bay-area-at-bat-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2009 08:35:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ST. PETERSBURG - Soon, the shovels will hit the ground in Miami. Which means the dirt is about to fly in Tampa Bay.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Inside Pitch 2009-03-25]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-inside-pitch-1876.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2009 08:35:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The selection of shortstop Jason Bartlett as the Rays' most valuable player last season created waves of dissent, especially among the statistics-based analysts. But the Rays claim there is no doubt how valuable he was and no limit to his importance to th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Notes, Quotes 2009-03-25]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-notes-quotes-1877.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2009 08:35:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--CF B.J. Upton probably will miss the start of the regular season after being hit in the left hand by a pitch March 21. While X-rays showed only swelling, the Rays will not hurry Upton back. "It's not a huge issue for me," Rays manager Joe Maddon said. "]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Roster Report 2009-03-25]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-roster-report-1878.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2009 08:35:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Even though they won 97 games and advanced to the World Series, the Rays knew they had to improve their roster during the offseason. They seemed to fill their biggest needs, adding the right-handed power bat of Pat Burrell, improving their outfield depth ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Competitions won't end on April 6 2009-03-24]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/competitions-won-t-end-on-april-6-1879.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2009 08:35:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Obsessed with who'll be the Yanks' starting CF on April 6? Don't be. Ken Rosenthal says battles like this won't end on Opening Day.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Roster Report 2009-03-24]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-roster-report-1871.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2009 08:35:22 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Even though they won 97 games and advanced to the World Series, the Rays knew they had to improve their roster during the offseason. They seemed to fill their biggest needs, adding the right-handed power bat of Pat Burrell, improving their outfield depth ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Inside Pitch 2009-03-24]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-inside-pitch-1872.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2009 08:35:22 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The selection of shortstop Jason Bartlett as the Rays' most valuable player last season created waves of dissent, especially among the statistics-based analysts. But the Rays claim there is no doubt how valuable he was and no limit to his importance to th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Competitions won't end on April 6]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/competitions-won-t-end-on-april-6.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2009 08:35:22 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Obsessed with who'll be the Yanks' starting CF on April 6? Don't be. Ken Rosenthal says battles like this won't end on Opening Day.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pirates 4, Rays 1]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/pirates-4-rays-1.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2009 08:35:22 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Pittsburgh Pirates are trying to copy the Tampa Bay Rays' formula for going from bad to good in a short time. For at least one day, they figured out how to play the Rays' game.Zach Duke pitched five shutout innings and Jack Wilson's two doubles led to]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Notes, Quotes 2009-03-24]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-notes-quotes-1870.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2009 08:35:21 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--CF B.J. Upton probably will miss the start of the regular season after being hit in the left hand by a pitch March 21. While X-rays showed only swelling, the Rays will not hurry Upton back. "It's not a huge issue for me," Rays manager Joe Maddon said. "]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Team USA ill-served by Johnson]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/team-usa-ill-served-by-johnson.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2009 08:35:22 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Letting Adam Dunn hit in the fifth was only one of Davey Johnson's absurd decisions in Team USA's loss, Ken Rosenthal says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays 5, Yankees 0]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rays-5-yankees-0.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2009 08:35:22 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Tampa Bay Rays aren't budging on their stance that a decision on where top pitching prospect David Price begins the season will not necessarily be based on the left-hander's spring training performance.The No. 1 pick in the 2007 amateur draft worked f]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays OF Perez out 4 to 5 months with wrist injury]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rays-of-perez-out-4-to-5-months-with-wrist-injury.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2009 08:35:22 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Further tests on Fernando Perez's dislocated left wrist revealed additional ligament damage, and the Tampa Bay Rays outfielder will be sidelined four to five months.Perez underwent a procedure Saturday in Arizona to have pins inserted after ligament damag]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays' Upton nursing bad hand, may miss first week]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rays-upton-nursing-bad-hand-may-miss-first-week.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2009 08:35:22 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Injured Tampa Bay outfielder B.J. Upton likely will miss the start of the regular season after being hit in the hand by a pitch during a minor league spring training game.The Rays already were determined to not to rush the center fielder back from offseas]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Inside Pitch 2009-03-21]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-inside-pitch-1867.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2009 08:35:22 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The selection of shortstop Jason Bartlett as the Rays' most valuable player last season created waves of dissent, especially among the statistics-based analysts. But the Rays claim there is no doubt how valuable he was and no limit to his importance to th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Notes, Quotes 2009-03-21]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-notes-quotes-1868.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2009 08:35:22 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--3B Evan Longoria was thrilled by the opportunity to join Team USA for the final round of the World Baseball Classic. "I'm excited," Longoria said. "Just get over there and try to win the thing, that's the goal. I don't want to go over there and hang out]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Roster Report 2009-03-21]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-roster-report-1869.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2009 08:35:22 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Even though they won 97 games and advanced to the World Series, the Rays knew they had to improve their roster during the offseason. They seemed to fill their biggest needs, adding the right-handed power bat of Pat Burrell, improving their outfield depth ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Team USA members reach out to youths]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/team-usa-members-reach-out-to-youths.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Mar 2009 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With fewer blacks in baseball, Jimmy Rollins and other stars are taking action. That's great for the entire sport, Ken Rosenthal says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays' Upton hit by pitch in minor league game]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rays-upton-hit-by-pitch-in-minor-league-game.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Mar 2009 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Tampa Bay's B.J. Upton was hit by a pitch on the left hand during a minor league game, however the Rays don't believe it's a serious injury.X-rays were negative Saturday. The defending AL champions said the center fielder has a bone bruise and described h]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Inside Pitch 2009-03-21]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-inside-pitch-1859.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Mar 2009 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The selection of shortstop Jason Bartlett as the Rays' most valuable player last season created waves of dissent, especially among the statistics-based analysts. But the Rays claim there is no doubt how valuable he was and no limit to his importance to th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Notes, Quotes 2009-03-21]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-notes-quotes-1860.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Mar 2009 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--3B Evan Longoria was thrilled by the opportunity to join Team USA for the final round of the World Baseball Classic. "I'm excited," Longoria said. "Just get over there and try to win the thing, that's the goal. I don't want to go over there and hang out]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Roster Report 2009-03-21]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-roster-report-1861.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Mar 2009 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Even though they won 97 games and advanced to the World Series, the Rays knew they had to improve their roster during the offseason. They seemed to fill their biggest needs, adding the right-handed power bat of Pat Burrell, improving their outfield depth ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Orioles don't have the goods to hang in difficult East]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/orioles-don-t-have-the-goods-to-hang-in-difficult-east.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Mar 2009 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[You don't want to be rebuilding and trying to contend in the AL East at the same time. Unfortunately, that's what the O's are doing.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Inside Pitch 2009-03-21]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-inside-pitch-1852.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Mar 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The selection of shortstop Jason Bartlett as the Rays' most valuable player last season created waves of dissent, especially among the statistics-based analysts. But the Rays claim there is no doubt how valuable he was and no limit to his importance to th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Notes, Quotes 2009-03-21]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-notes-quotes-1853.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Mar 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--3B Evan Longoria was thrilled by the opportunity to join Team USA for the final round of the World Baseball Classic. "I'm excited," Longoria said. "Just get over there and try to win the thing, that's the goal. I don't want to go over there and hang out]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Roster Report 2009-03-21]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-roster-report-1854.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Mar 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Even though they won 97 games and advanced to the World Series, the Rays knew they had to improve their roster during the offseason. They seemed to fill their biggest needs, adding the right-handed power bat of Pat Burrell, improving their outfield depth ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays 15, Rays 4]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/blue-jays-15-rays-4.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Mar 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Vernon Wells went 0-for-2 in his first spring training game and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Tampa Bay Rays 15-4 on Friday.Wells, who strained his left hamstring Feb. 23, grounded into a double play and flied out while serving as the Blue Jays' designat]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pirates 7, Rays 7(11) 2009-03-16]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/pirates-7-rays-7-11--1856.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Mar 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Pedro Alvarez showed off his power, and Tom Gorzelanny made another bid for a spot in Pittsburgh's rotation.Picked second overall in last year's draft, Alvarez hit a long homer in the ninth inning Sunday that helped the Pirates rally for a 7-7 tie with th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Inside Pitch 2009-03-20]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-inside-pitch-1848.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2009 08:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rays may not be able to call the race for the No. 5 starting spot until the final week of the exhibition season. And they couldn't be happier about it. With only one spot open and five legitimate candidates, the Rays probably will take as much time as]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Notes, Quotes 2009-03-20]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-notes-quotes-1849.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2009 08:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--3B Evan Longoria will join Team USA for the semifinals of the World Baseball Classic. The U.S. squad needed a third baseman to replace injured Chipper Jones. --OF Fernando Perez will be sidelined for about three months because of a dislocated left wrist]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Roster Report 2009-03-20]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-roster-report-1850.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2009 08:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Even though they won 97 games and advanced to the World Series, the Rays knew they had to improve their roster during the offseason. They seemed to fill their biggest needs, adding the right-handed power bat of Pat Burrell, improving their outfield depth ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cardinals 9, Rays 7]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/cardinals-9-rays-7.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2009 08:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A shaky spring training outing didn't faze Scott Kazmir.Although Tampa Bay's All-Star left-hander gave up a three-run homer to Ryan Ludwick and a solo shot to Rick Ankiel during Thursday's 9-7 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals, he didn't view his latest sta]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Notes, Quotes 2009-03-19]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-notes-quotes-1843.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2009 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--OF Fernando Perez will be sidelined for about three months because of a dislocated left wrist sustained while diving for a ball in a March 10 exhibition game. Though Perez probably would have spent most of the season at Triple-A, his absence could be si]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Roster Report 2009-03-19]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-roster-report-1844.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2009 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Even though they won 97 games and advanced to the World Series, the Rays knew they had to improve their roster during the offseason. They seemed to fill their biggest needs, adding the right-handed power bat of Pat Burrell, improving their outfield depth ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Inside Pitch 2009-03-19]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-inside-pitch-1845.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2009 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rays may not be able to call the race for the No. 5 starting spot until the final week of the exhibition season. And they couldn't be happier about it. With only one spot open and five legitimate candidates, the Rays probably will take as much time as]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays 7, Reds 3]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rays-7-reds-3.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2009 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jason Hammel is making strides toward earning a spot in Tampa Bay's rotation, and injured outfielders B.J. Upton and Matt Joyce are closer to getting back on the field for the Rays.Hammel settled down after a shaky start to pitch four innings in Wednesday]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phillies have growing concerns all over]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/phillies-have-growing-concerns-all-over.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2009 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Their ace is hurting. Their stud 2B is on the mend. The Mets and Braves got better. Gerry Fraley says things aren't well in Philly.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Inside Pitch 2009-03-18]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-inside-pitch-1837.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2009 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rays may not be able to call the race for the No. 5 starting spot until the final week of the exhibition season. And they couldn't be happier about it. With only one spot open and five legitimate candidates, the Rays probably will take as much time as]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Notes, Quotes 2009-03-18]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-notes-quotes-1838.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2009 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--OF Fernando Perez will be sidelined for about three months because of a dislocated left wrist sustained while diving for a ball in a March 10 exhibition game. Though Perez probably would have spent most of the season at Triple-A, his absence could be si]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Roster Report 2009-03-18]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-roster-report-1839.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2009 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Even though they won 97 games and advanced to the World Series, the Rays knew they had to improve their roster during the offseason. They seemed to fill their biggest needs, adding the right-handed power bat of Pat Burrell, improving their outfield depth ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays 6, Pirates 4]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rays-6-pirates-4.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2009 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Paul Maholm has had a stress-free spring.The Pittsburgh Pirates left-hander threw 4 2-3 shutout innings in a 6-4 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays on Monday and has allowed just one run in 13 2-3 innings in the Grapefruit League."I did give up my first walk toni]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays 3, Rays 1 2009-03-14]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/blue-jays-3-rays-1-1841.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2009 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Brett Cecil was tougher on himself than Toronto manager Cito Gaston thought he should be.Cecil, in the hunt for a spot in the starting rotation, walked four Tampa Bay batters and failed to get through the fourth inning Friday, but the Blue Jays still beat]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[MOMENTUM BUILDS FOR STADIUM CRITICS  2009-03-16]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/momentum-builds-for-stadium-critics--1842.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2009 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Roster Report 2009-03-17]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-roster-report-1835.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2009 07:20:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Even though they won 97 games and advanced to the World Series, the Rays knew they had to improve their roster during the offseason. They seemed to fill their biggest needs, adding the right-handed power bat of Pat Burrell, improving their outfield depth ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Inside Pitch 2009-03-17]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-inside-pitch-1836.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2009 07:20:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rays may not be able to call the race for the No. 5 starting spot until the final week of the exhibition season. And they couldn't be happier about it. With only one spot open and five legitimate candidates, the Rays probably will take as much time as]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pirates 7, Rays 7(11)]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/pirates-7-rays-7-11-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2009 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Pedro Alvarez showed off his power, and Tom Gorzelanny made another bid for a spot in Pittsburgh's rotation.Picked second overall in last year's draft, Alvarez hit a long homer in the ninth inning Sunday that helped the Pirates rally for a 7-7 tie with th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Inside Pitch 2009-03-14]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-inside-pitch-1831.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2009 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rays may not be able to call the race for the No. 5 starting spot until the final week of the exhibition season. And they couldn't be happier about it. With only one spot open and five legitimate candidates, the Rays probably will take as much time as]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Notes, Quotes 2009-03-14]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-notes-quotes-1832.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2009 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--OF Fernando Perez will be sidelined for about three months because of a dislocated left wrist sustained while diving for a ball in a March 10 exhibition game. Though Perez probably would have spent most of the season at Triple-A, his absence could be si]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Roster Report 2009-03-14]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-roster-report-1833.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2009 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Even though they won 97 games and advanced to the World Series, the Rays knew they had to improve their roster during the offseason. They seemed to fill their biggest needs, adding the right-handed power bat of Pat Burrell, improving their outfield depth ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays 3, Rays 1 2009-03-14]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/blue-jays-3-rays-1-1834.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2009 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Brett Cecil was tougher on himself than Toronto manager Cito Gaston thought he should be.Cecil, in the hunt for a spot in the starting rotation, walked four Tampa Bay batters and failed to get through the fourth inning Friday, but the Blue Jays still beat]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays 3, Reds 1]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rays-3-reds-1.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Scott Kazmir put together another solid spring outing Saturday, building off his nice first start.Kazmir pitched four sharp innings to lead the Tampa Bay Rays to a 3-1 victory over the Cincinnati Reds. The All-Star left-hander allowed one run and five hit]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Inside Pitch 2009-03-14]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-inside-pitch-1826.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rays may not be able to call the race for the No. 5 starting spot until the final week of the exhibition season. And they couldn't be happier about it. With only one spot open and five legitimate candidates, the Rays probably will take as much time as]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Notes, Quotes 2009-03-14]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-notes-quotes-1827.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--OF Fernando Perez will be sidelined for about three months because of a dislocated left wrist sustained while diving for a ball in a March 10 exhibition game. Though Perez probably would have spent most of the season at Triple-A, his absence could be si]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Roster Report 2009-03-14]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-roster-report-1828.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Even though they won 97 games and advanced to the World Series, the Rays knew they had to improve their roster during the offseason. They seemed to fill their biggest needs, adding the right-handed power bat of Pat Burrell, improving their outfield depth ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays 3, Rays 1 2009-03-14]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/blue-jays-3-rays-1-1829.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Brett Cecil was tougher on himself than Toronto manager Cito Gaston thought he should be.Cecil, in the hunt for a spot in the starting rotation, walked four Tampa Bay batters and failed to get through the fourth inning Friday, but the Blue Jays still beat]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Inside Pitch 2009-03-14]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-inside-pitch-1816.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Mar 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rays may not be able to call the race for the No. 5 starting spot until the final week of the exhibition season. And they couldn't be happier about it. With only one spot open and five legitimate candidates, the Rays probably will take as much time as]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Notes, Quotes 2009-03-14]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-notes-quotes-1817.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Mar 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--OF Fernando Perez will be sidelined for about three months because of a dislocated left wrist sustained while diving for a ball in a March 10 exhibition game. Though Perez probably would have spent most of the season at Triple-A, his absence could be si]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Roster Report 2009-03-14]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-roster-report-1818.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Mar 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Even though they won 97 games and advanced to the World Series, the Rays knew they had to improve their roster during the offseason. They seemed to fill their biggest needs, adding the right-handed power bat of Pat Burrell, improving their outfield depth ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Momentum builds for stadium critics ]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/momentum-builds-for-stadium-critics-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Mar 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[BY CRISTINA SILVA]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays 3, Rays 1 2009-03-14]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/blue-jays-3-rays-1-1820.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Mar 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Brett Cecil was tougher on himself than Toronto manager Cito Gaston thought he should be.Cecil, in the hunt for a spot in the starting rotation, walked four Tampa Bay batters and failed to get through the fourth inning Friday, but the Blue Jays still beat]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA['Pat the Bat' thanks Philly fans in newspaper ads]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/-pat-the-bat-thanks-philly-fans-in-newspaper-ads.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Mar 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Pat Burrell isn't with the Phillies anymore, yet the City of Brotherly Love is still close to his heart.The former Philadelphia slugger took out large ads in two of the city's largest newspapers Friday to thank the fans for their support during his nine s]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays 3, Phillies 2]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rays-3-phillies-2.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Mar 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Troy Percival pitched a hitless inning in his first action of spring training, and the Tampa Rays beat the Philadelphia Phillies 3-2 Thursday.The 39-year-old closer is coming back from an injury plagued season. He made three trips to the disabled list bec]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays' Perez out 3 months with dislocated wrist]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rays-perez-out-3-months-with-dislocated-wrist.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Mar 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Fernando Perez will be sidelined for at least three months after dislocating his left wrist while diving in an attempt to catch a sinking line drive in a game against the Blue Jays.Perez was injured Tuesday in an unsuccessful att]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Decisions that must be made this spring]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/decisions-that-must-be-made-this-spring.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Mar 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Make David Price a starter? Sign Pudge or Pedro? Spring training is about decisions and Tracy Ringolsby has found some critical ones.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Finally a winner, Rays work to fill more seats]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/finally-a-winner-rays-work-to-fill-more-seats.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2009 08:35:37 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Talk about poor timing, now that the Tampa Bay Rays are winning they have to sell tickets through the biggest recession in decades.The Rays stunned baseball last year by winning 97 games and their first American League pennant. But they have to fill more ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Notes, Quotes 2009-03-12]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-notes-quotes-1811.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2009 08:35:37 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP James Shields was named the Opening Day starter for the second consecutive season, joining LHP Scott Kazmir and LHP Wilson Alvarez as the only Rays pitchers to start more than one opener. Manager Joe Maddon said he chose Shields based on his body of]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Roster Report 2009-03-12]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-roster-report-1812.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2009 08:35:37 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Even though they won 97 games and advanced to the World Series, the Rays knew they had to improve their roster during the offseason. They seemed to fill their biggest needs, adding the right-handed power bat of Pat Burrell, improving their outfield depth ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Inside Pitch 2009-03-12]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-inside-pitch-1813.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2009 08:35:37 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With the first two weeks of exhibitions behind them, the Rays are ready to start playing games. Under a carefully devised plan by manager Joe Maddon and pitching coach Jim Hickey, the Rays decided to hold back all returning pitchers from their World Serie]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Netherlands ousts Dominican Republic from WBC 2009-03-11]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/netherlands-ousts-dominican-republic-from-wbc-1814.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2009 08:35:37 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Eugene Kingsale singled in the tying run and scored the game-winner as the Netherlands rallied for a 2-1 victory over the heavily favored Dominican Republic in 11 innings Tuesday to earn a surprise spot in the second round of the World Baseball Classic.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ 2009-03-10]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/-1815.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2009 08:35:37 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Roster Report 2009-03-11]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-roster-report-1804.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2009 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Even though they won 97 games and advanced to the World Series, the Rays knew they had to improve their roster during the offseason. They seemed to fill their biggest needs, adding the right-handed power bat of Pat Burrell, improving their outfield depth ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Inside Pitch 2009-03-11]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-inside-pitch-1805.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2009 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With the first two weeks of exhibitions behind them, the Rays are ready to start playing games. Under a carefully devised plan by manager Joe Maddon and pitching coach Jim Hickey, the Rays decided to hold back all returning pitchers from their World Serie]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Notes, Quotes 2009-03-11]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-notes-quotes-1806.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2009 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP James Shields was named the Opening Day starter for the second consecutive season, joining LHP Scott Kazmir and LHP Wilson Alvarez as the only Rays pitchers to start more than one opener. Manager Joe Maddon said he chose Shields based on his body of]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Netherlands ousts Dominican Republic from WBC]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/netherlands-ousts-dominican-republic-from-wbc.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2009 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Eugene Kingsale singled in the tying run and scored the game-winner as the Netherlands rallied for a 2-1 victory over the heavily favored Dominican Republic in 11 innings Tuesday to earn a surprise spot in the second round of the World Baseball Classic.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays 11, Blue Jays 4]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rays-11-blue-jays-4.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2009 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[David Price turned in a scoreless spring training debut, flashing the lively left arm that made him a postseason star last year.The Tampa Bay Rays think he has more work to do.Price, the team's top pitching prospect, threw a pair of shutout innings in rel]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ 2009-03-10]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/-1809.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2009 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ 2009-03-10]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/-1798.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2009 08:35:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Roster Report 2009-03-10]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-roster-report-1799.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2009 08:35:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Even though they won 97 games and advanced to the World Series, the Rays knew they had to improve their roster during the offseason. They seemed to fill their biggest needs, adding the right-handed power bat of Pat Burrell, improving their outfield depth ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Inside Pitch 2009-03-10]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-inside-pitch-1800.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2009 08:35:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With the first two weeks of exhibitions behind them, the Rays are ready to start playing games. Under a carefully devised plan by manager Joe Maddon and pitching coach Jim Hickey, the Rays decided to hold back all returning pitchers from their World Serie]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Notes, Quotes 2009-03-10]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-notes-quotes-1801.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2009 08:35:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP James Shields was named the Opening Day starter for the second consecutive season, joining LHP Scott Kazmir and LHP Wilson Alvarez as the only Rays pitchers to start more than one opener. Manager Joe Maddon said he chose Shields based on his body of]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Farm sets table]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/farm-sets-table.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2009 08:35:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[SURPRISE, Ariz. - In the first two Rangers spring training games I have attended, the chants of "We're No. 1" have been surprisingly faint.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Twins 4, Rays 3]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/twins-4-rays-3.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2009 08:35:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Scott Kazmir felt so good in his first spring training game that he had to concentrate on taking it easy.Kazmir pitched two innings in the Tampa Bay Rays' 4-3 loss to the Minnesota Twins on Monday, yielding one run and three hits."Everything felt incredib]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Red Sox 8, Rays 2]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/red-sox-8-rays-2.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2009 08:35:26 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Justin Masterson could start the season in the Boston Red Sox bullpen. 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Manager Joe Maddon said he chose Shields based on his body of]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Roster Report 2009-03-08]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-roster-report-1797.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2009 08:35:26 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Even though they won 97 games and advanced to the World Series, the Rays knew they had to improve their roster during the offseason. They seemed to fill their biggest needs, adding the right-handed power bat of Pat Burrell, improving their outfield depth ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Inside Pitch 2009-03-08]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-inside-pitch-1790.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Mar 2009 08:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With the first two weeks of exhibitions behind them, the Rays are ready to start playing games. Under a carefully devised plan by manager Joe Maddon and pitching coach Jim Hickey, the Rays decided to hold back all returning pitchers from their World Serie]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Notes, Quotes 2009-03-08]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-notes-quotes-1791.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Mar 2009 08:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP James Shields was named the Opening Day starter for the second consecutive season, joining LHP Scott Kazmir and LHP Wilson Alvarez as the only Rays pitchers to start more than one opener. Manager Joe Maddon said he chose Shields based on his body of]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Roster Report 2009-03-08]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-roster-report-1792.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Mar 2009 08:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Even though they won 97 games and advanced to the World Series, the Rays knew they had to improve their roster during the offseason. They seemed to fill their biggest needs, adding the right-handed power bat of Pat Burrell, improving their outfield depth ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays 15, Red Sox 7]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rays-15-red-sox-7.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Mar 2009 08:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The respite is over for Tampa Bay's top pitchers. It's time to face hitters.Designated opening-day starter James Shields threw 22 pitches in his spring debut Saturday, and reliever Grant Balfour is confident he'll be fine after being hit in the upper righ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Roster Report 2009-03-07]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-roster-report-1786.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Mar 2009 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Even though they won 97 games and advanced to the World Series, the Rays knew they had to improve their roster during the offseason. They seemed to fill their biggest needs, adding the right-handed power bat of Pat Burrell, improving their outfield depth ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Inside Pitch 2009-03-07]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-inside-pitch-1787.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Mar 2009 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With the first two weeks of exhibitions behind them, the Rays are ready to start playing games. 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Manager Joe Maddon said he chose Shields based on his body of]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays 8, Pirates 5]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rays-8-pirates-5.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Mar 2009 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It took Carlos Pena just one pitch to get back in the swing for the Tampa Bay Rays.Pena doubled twice and drove in three runs in his spring debut, and the Rays beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 8-5 Friday.Pena led the AL champions with 31 home runs and 102 RBIs]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[This could be the beginning of A-Rod's breakdown]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/this-could-be-the-beginning-of-a-rod-s-breakdown.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2009 08:35:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Forget about mental pressure, the Yanks have another type of A-Rod breakdown to sweat. It's time to worry, Ken Rosenthal says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Notes, Quotes 2009-03-06]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-notes-quotes-1783.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2009 08:35:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP James Shields will be the Rays' Opening Day starter, manager Joe Maddon said. Shields went 14-8 with a 3.56 ERA last season, and he was 2-2 with a 2.88 ERA in the postseason. --Principal owner Stuart Sternberg confirmed that with their payroll creep]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Roster Report 2009-03-06]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-roster-report-1784.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2009 08:35:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Even though they won 97 games and advanced to the World Series, the Rays knew they had to improve their roster during the offseason. 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He's getting his wish.Jeff Niemann, one of four candidates for the final spot in the rotation, pitched three innings of two-hit ball in the Rays' 12-2 victory over the H]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Inside Pitch 2009-03-04]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-inside-pitch-1774.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2009 08:35:25 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The battle for the fifth starter's spot might have taken an unexpected turn already. 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"We don't have that flexibility now," Sternberg sai]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Roster Report 2009-03-04]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-roster-report-1776.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2009 08:35:25 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Even though they won 97 games and advanced to the World Series, the Rays knew they had to improve their roster during the offseason. They seemed to fill their biggest needs, adding the right-handed power bat of Pat Burrell, improving their outfield depth ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nats could go a number of directions for new GM]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/nats-could-go-a-number-of-directions-for-new-gm.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2009 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The GM search is on for Nats President Stan Kasten. 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Coming into camp, it seemed fairly clear: Unless rookie sensation David Price could absolutely, positively convince the Rays he was ready for full-time duty in the rotati]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Notes, Quotes 2009-03-03]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-notes-quotes-1768.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2009 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Principal owner Stuart Sternberg confirmed that with their payroll creeping above $60 million, the Rays don't have the flexibility to make in-season acquisitions, though added he would never say never. "We don't have that flexibility now," Sternberg sai]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Roster Report 2009-03-03]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-roster-report-1769.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2009 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Even though they won 97 games and advanced to the World Series, the Rays knew they had to improve their roster during the offseason. They seemed to fill their biggest needs, adding the right-handed power bat of Pat Burrell, improving their outfield depth ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays 8, Cardinals 5]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rays-8-cardinals-5.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2009 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Adam Wainwright expected to be a lot sharper in his first spring training appearance.Wainwright allowed three runs - two earned - on five hits and a walk in two innings of the St. Louis Cardinals' 8-5 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays on Monday.The right-hander ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jays' pitching puzzle incomplete ]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/jays-pitching-puzzle-incomplete-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2009 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[There are a lot of people doing a lot of math around theTorontoBlueJays this spring.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays 6, Rays 3]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/blue-jays-6-rays-3.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2009 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jason Hammel is determined to make the most of an opportunity to pitch his way back into the Tampa Bay Rays' rotation.The 26-year-old right-hander worked four scoreless innings during Sunday's 6-3 loss to the Toronto Blue Jays and has yet to allow a run i]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Notes, Quotes 2009-03-01]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-notes-quotes-1763.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2009 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Principal owner Stuart Sternberg confirmed that with their payroll creeping above $60 million, the Rays don't have the flexibility to make in-season acquisitions, though added he would never say never. "We don't have that flexibility now," Sternberg sai]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Roster Report 2009-03-01]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-roster-report-1764.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2009 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Even though they won 97 games and advanced to the World Series, the Rays knew they had to improve their roster during the offseason. They seemed to fill their biggest needs, adding the right-handed power bat of Pat Burrell, improving their outfield depth ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Inside Pitch 2009-03-01]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-inside-pitch-1765.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2009 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The battle for the fifth starter's spot might have taken an unexpected turn already. 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"We don't have that flexibility now," Sternberg sai]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Roster Report 2009-03-01]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-roster-report-1759.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2009 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Even though they won 97 games and advanced to the World Series, the Rays knew they had to improve their roster during the offseason. They seemed to fill their biggest needs, adding the right-handed power bat of Pat Burrell, improving their outfield depth ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Inside Pitch 2009-03-01]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-inside-pitch-1760.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2009 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The battle for the fifth starter's spot might have taken an unexpected turn already. 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"I want to impact the way we think, because I believe that's what's go]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yankees 5, Rays 1]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/yankees-5-rays-1.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2009 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[For Alex Rodriguez, more cheers mixed with boos.The New York Yankees star got another split reception Thursday in his first spring training game at home since admitting he used performance-enhancing drugs from 2001-03. Rodriguez tested positive for steroi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays make the most sense in the East]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rays-make-the-most-sense-in-the-east.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2009 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Yanks got CC, Tex and A.J. The Sox are still formidable. So why does Ken Rosenthal say Tampa is the safe bet in the East?]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reds 7, Rays 0]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/reds-7-rays-0.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2009 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Carlos Hernandez faced major league hitters for the first time in three years Wednesday when he pitched the first two innings of the Tampa Bay Rays' 7-0 loss to the visiting Cincinnati Reds at Charlotte Sports Park.After moving their spring training headq]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[GRAPEFRUIT LEAGUE PREVIEW ]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/grapefruit-league-preview-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2009 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... ....]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ultimate Pledge: 'No More Pledges' ]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/ultimate-pledge-no-more-pledges-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2009 14:30:01 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[By JOE O'NEILL]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nelson Thrives Despite Long Road To Majors ]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/nelson-thrives-despite-long-road-to-majors-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2009 14:30:01 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[By MARTIN FENNELLY]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Inside Pitch 2009-02-26]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-inside-pitch-1746.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2009 04:20:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Manager Joe Maddon is a big believer in the mental aspects of the game and has made that a priority this spring to steer a team that experienced so much unexpected success last season. "I want to impact the way we think, because I believe that's what's go]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Notes, Quotes 2009-02-24]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-notes-quotes-1740.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Jason Isringhausen, a 36-year-old veteran with 293 career saves, signed a minor league deal with the Rays. He spent the winter looking for a job on the free agent market after having elbow surgery last season. Isringhausen, who maintains he is now f]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Roster Report 2009-02-24]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-roster-report-1741.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Even though they won 97 games and advanced to the World Series, the Rays knew they had to improve their roster during the offseason. 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Isringhausen, who maintains he is now f]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jason Isringhausen signs with Rays]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/jason-isringhausen-signs-with-rays.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2009 08:35:25 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Reliever Jason Isringhausen signed a minor league contract with the Tampa Bay Rays on Friday.The 36-year-old, coming off a season in which he served two stints on the disabled list, has not pitched since mid-August because of right elbow tendinitis and a ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ex-closer Isringhausen signs with Rays]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/ex-closer-isringhausen-signs-with-rays.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2009 08:35:25 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Reliever Jason Isringhausen signed a minor league contract with the Tampa Bay Rays on Friday.The 36-year-old, coming off a season in which he served two stints on the disabled list, has not pitched since mid-August because of right elbow tendinitis and a ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Healthy Carl Crawford eyes big season with Rays]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/healthy-carl-crawford-eyes-big-season-with-rays.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2009 08:35:25 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Carl Crawford stood in front of his locker, fiddling with a bat and talking about how nice spring training feels compared to the past six he's spent with the Tampa Bay Rays.No one has played more games for the reigning AL champions than the two-time All-S]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Indians add reliever Salas, Marte designated]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/indians-add-reliever-salas-marte-designated.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Andy Marte was once viewed as Cleveland's third baseman of the future. 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Aybar had been seeking a $1.05 million salary for this season, while Tampa Bay had offered him $900,000. --2B Adam Kennedy, released by ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays' Aybar signs two-year contract]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rays-aybar-signs-two-year-contract.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2009 08:35:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Willy Aybar and the Tampa Bay Rays agreed to a $2.6 million, two-year contract Wednesday, avoiding arbitration.The utilityman hit .253 with 10 homers and 33 RBIs in 95 games with the Rays in 2008, his first full season in the majors. He started 40 games a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[2009 GRAPEFRUIT LEAGUE SCHEDULES ]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/2009-grapefruit-league-schedules-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[TAMPA BAY Rays]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[2B Adam Kennedy signs with Rays]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/2b-adam-kennedy-signs-with-rays.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Tampa Bay Rays bolstered their infield depth Tuesday, signing second baseman Adam Kennedy to a minor league contract.Kennedy was released by St. Louis last week, leaving the Cardinals' starting job up for grabs heading into spring training. He's sched]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays block Kazmir from WBC]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rays-block-kazmir-from-wbc.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Scott Kazmir will not pitch for the United States in next month's World Baseball Classic because the Tampa Bay Rays were concerned about the risk of injury to the All-Star left-hander.The AL champions petitioned to have Kazmir removed from Team USA becaus]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays' Navarro eyes big year in 2009]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rays-navarro-eyes-big-year-in-2009.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[An All-Star during a breakout season with the Tampa Bay Rays, catcher Dioner Navarro is eager to prove his success wasn't a fluke.The 25-year-old switch hitter batted a career-best .295 and was lauded for improved defense and his handling of one of baseba]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Inside Pitch 2009-02-17]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-inside-pitch-1716.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Motivation should not be a problem for the Rays this season even after the unexpected success they had last season. Several players reported to camp talking about unfinished business, as a result of losing the World Series to the Phillies, and manager Joe]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Notes, Quotes 2009-02-17]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-notes-quotes-1717.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP Brian Shouse officially joined the Rays bullpen, giving the team a needed second lefty. Shouse, 40, got a one-year deal for $1.35 million with a 2010 option for $1.9 million, or a $200,000 buyout. --C Dioner Navarro lost his arbitration hearing but ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Roster Report 2009-02-17]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-roster-report-1718.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Even though they won 97 games and advanced to the World Series, the Rays knew they had to improve their roster during the offseason. They seemed to fill their biggest needs, adding the right-handed power bat of Pat Burrell, improving their outfield depth ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Inside Pitch 2009-02-17]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-inside-pitch-1707.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Motivation should not be a problem for the Rays this season even after the unexpected success they had last season. Several players reported to camp talking about unfinished business, as a result of losing the World Series to the Phillies, and manager Joe]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Notes, Quotes 2009-02-17]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-notes-quotes-1708.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP Brian Shouse officially joined the Rays bullpen, giving the team a needed second lefty. Shouse, 40, got a one-year deal for $1.35 million with a 2010 option for $1.9 million, or a $200,000 buyout. --C Dioner Navarro lost his arbitration hearing but ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Roster Report 2009-02-17]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-roster-report-1709.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Even though they won 97 games and advanced to the World Series, the Rays knew they had to improve their roster during the offseason. They seemed to fill their biggest needs, adding the right-handed power bat of Pat Burrell, improving their outfield depth ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pat Burrell settles in with new team]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/pat-burrell-settles-in-with-new-team.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The first step for Pat Burrell is learning the names of new teammates. The next for Tampa Bay's biggest offseason acquisition is adjusting to his projected role with the Rays.After spending most of the past decade as an everyday outfielder with the Philad]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bruney on comments: 'I take that personally' 2009-02-15]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/bruney-on-comments-i-take-that-personally--1711.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Yankees reliever Brian Bruney still cannot believe what he heard on the MLB Network from his friend and fellow Oregonian, Harold Reynolds.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[AL champion Rays eager to get started again]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/al-champion-rays-eager-to-get-started-again.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2009 08:35:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Heightened expectations don't scare the Tampa Bay Rays. Neither do the big-spending New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox.The AL champions convened Sunday for the start of spring training, intent on getting back to the World Series. Manager Joe Maddon said ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Positive thinking just a start]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/positive-thinking-just-a-start.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2009 08:35:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Players sauntered into the clubhouse and upon seeing a familiar face would drop their duffel bags and extend a hand and a smile. Balls cracked off bats, falling in the gaps or perhaps clearing the outfield fence, bringing even more smiles. Guys with long ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bruney on comments: 'I take that personally' 2009-02-15]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/bruney-on-comments-i-take-that-personally--1702.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2009 08:35:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Yankees reliever Brian Bruney still cannot believe what he heard on the MLB Network from his friend and fellow Oregonian, Harold Reynolds.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Inside Pitch 2009-02-14]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-inside-pitch-1703.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2009 08:35:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Motivation should not be a problem for the Rays this season even after the unexpected success they had last season. Several players reported to camp talking about unfinished business, as a result of losing the World Series to the Phillies, and manager Joe]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Notes, Quotes 2009-02-14]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-notes-quotes-1704.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2009 08:35:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP Brian Shouse officially joined the Rays bullpen, giving the team a needed second lefty. Shouse, 40, got a one-year deal for $1.35 million with a 2010 option for $1.9 million, or a $200,000 buyout. --C Dioner Navarro lost his arbitration hearing but ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Roster Report 2009-02-14]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-roster-report-1705.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2009 08:35:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Even though they won 97 games and advanced to the World Series, the Rays knew they had to improve their roster during the offseason. They seemed to fill their biggest needs, adding the right-handed power bat of Pat Burrell, improving their outfield depth ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reliever Shouse signs 1-year deal with Rays 2009-02-13]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/reliever-shouse-signs-1-year-deal-with-rays-1706.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2009 08:35:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Left-handed reliever Brian Shouse officially joined the Tampa Bay Rays on Thursday with the AL champions announcing he agreed to a one-year deal that includes a club option for 2010.To clear room on the 40-man roster, right-handed reliever Juan Salas was ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bruney on comments: 'I take that personally']]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/bruney-on-comments-i-take-that-personally-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Feb 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Yankees reliever Brian Bruney still cannot believe what he heard on the MLB Network from his friend and fellow Oregonian, Harold Reynolds.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Inside Pitch 2009-02-14]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-inside-pitch-1696.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Feb 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Motivation should not be a problem for the Rays this season even after the unexpected success they had last season. Several players reported to camp talking about unfinished business, as a result of losing the World Series to the Phillies, and manager Joe]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Notes, Quotes 2009-02-14]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-notes-quotes-1697.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Feb 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP Brian Shouse officially joined the Rays bullpen, giving the team a needed second lefty. Shouse, 40, got a one-year deal for $1.35 million with a 2010 option for $1.9 million, or a $200,000 buyout. --C Dioner Navarro lost his arbitration hearing but ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Roster Report 2009-02-14]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-roster-report-1698.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Feb 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Even though they won 97 games and advanced to the World Series, the Rays knew they had to improve their roster during the offseason. They seemed to fill their biggest needs, adding the right-handed power bat of Pat Burrell, improving their outfield depth ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Halos weren't the only inactive AL contender]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/halos-weren-t-the-only-inactive-al-contender.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Feb 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Why weren't the Angels more aggressive this winter? Don't single them out in the AL's inactive offseason, Tracy Ringolsby says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[American League preview capsules ]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/american-league-preview-capsules-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Feb 2009 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[AL East]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Inside Pitch 2009-02-14]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-inside-pitch-1691.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Feb 2009 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Motivation should not be a problem for the Rays this season even after the unexpected success they had last season. Several players reported to camp talking about unfinished business, as a result of losing the World Series to the Phillies, and manager Joe]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Notes, Quotes 2009-02-14]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-notes-quotes-1692.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Feb 2009 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP Brian Shouse officially joined the Rays bullpen, giving the team a needed second lefty. Shouse, 40, got a one-year deal for $1.35 million with a 2010 option for $1.9 million, or a $200,000 buyout. --C Dioner Navarro lost his arbitration hearing but ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Roster Report 2009-02-14]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-roster-report-1693.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Feb 2009 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Even though they won 97 games and advanced to the World Series, the Rays knew they had to improve their roster during the offseason. They seemed to fill their biggest needs, adding the right-handed power bat of Pat Burrell, improving their outfield depth ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ELECTION HOPEFULS HIT WEB  2009-02-11]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/election-hopefuls-hit-web--1694.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Feb 2009 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shouse finalizes $1.55M, 1-year deal with Rays]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/shouse-finalizes-1-55m-1-year-deal-with-rays.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2009 08:35:26 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Left-handed reliever Brian Shouse officially joined the Tampa Bay Rays on Thursday when the AL champions finalized a $1.55 million, one-year deal that includes a club option for 2010.To clear room on the 40-man roster, right-handed reliever Juan Salas was]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reliever Shouse signs 1-year deal with Rays]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/reliever-shouse-signs-1-year-deal-with-rays.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2009 08:35:26 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Left-handed reliever Brian Shouse officially joined the Tampa Bay Rays on Thursday with the AL champions announcing he agreed to a one-year deal that includes a club option for 2010.To clear room on the 40-man roster, right-handed reliever Juan Salas was ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Notes, Quotes 2009-02-12]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-notes-quotes-1686.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2009 08:35:26 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP Brian Shouse, an effective relief specialist, signed a one-year deal with the Rays. The team also holds an option for 2010. Shouse, 40, went 5-1 with a 2.81 ERA for Milwaukee last year. --RHP Chad Bradford will miss three to four months after having]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Roster Report 2009-02-12]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-roster-report-1687.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2009 08:35:26 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Even though they won 97 games and advanced to the World Series, the Rays knew they had to improve their roster during the offseason. They seemed to fill their biggest needs, adding the right-handed power bat of Pat Burrell, improving their outfield depth ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Inside Pitch 2009-02-12]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-inside-pitch-1688.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2009 08:35:26 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[There will be a lot different for the Rays spring. Not only are they in a new location, having shifted camp from their hometown of St. Petersburg, Fla., to a renovated state-of-the-art facility 80 miles south in Port Charlotte, Fla., but for the first tim]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ELECTION HOPEFULS HIT WEB  2009-02-11]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/election-hopefuls-hit-web--1689.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2009 08:35:26 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Notes, Quotes 2009-02-12]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-notes-quotes-1679.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP Brian Shouse, an effective relief specialist, signed a one-year deal with the Rays. The team also holds an option for 2010. Shouse, 40, went 5-1 with a 2.81 ERA for Milwaukee last year. --RHP Chad Bradford will miss three to four months after having]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Roster Report 2009-02-12]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-roster-report-1680.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Even though they won 97 games and advanced to the World Series, the Rays knew they had to improve their roster during the offseason. They seemed to fill their biggest needs, adding the right-handed power bat of Pat Burrell, improving their outfield depth ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Inside Pitch 2009-02-12]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-inside-pitch-1681.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[There will be a lot different for the Rays spring. Not only are they in a new location, having shifted camp from their hometown of St. Petersburg, Fla., to a renovated state-of-the-art facility 80 miles south in Port Charlotte, Fla., but for the first tim]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ELECTION HOPEFULS HIT WEB  2009-02-11]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/election-hopefuls-hit-web--1682.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays beat Navarro in arbitration, will pay $2.1M 2009-02-10]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rays-beat-navarro-in-arbitration-will-pay-2-1m-1683.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[All-Star catcher Dioner Navarro lost to the Tampa Bay Rays in salary arbitration on Tuesday and will receive the team's $2.1 million offer rather than his $2.5 million request.Navarro was eligible for arbitration for the first time after hitting a team-hi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sam Donnellon: Baseball politics in Clearwater ]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/sam-donnellon-baseball-politics-in-clearwater-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[CLEARWATER, Fla. - The mayor's breakfast is tomorrow here at Lenny's, the popular diner that, unlike many others, never wavered when its allegiances were put to the test last October.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Manuel looking for an encore ]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/manuel-looking-for-an-encore-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Third of three parts]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Election hopefuls hit Web ]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/election-hopefuls-hit-web-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[By CRISTINA SILVA]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shouse on verge of joining Rays]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/shouse-on-verge-of-joining-rays.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Tampa Bay Rays are on the verge of adding Brian Shouse to their bullpen.Team executive vice president Andrew Friedman said Tuesday a deal with the free-agent left-hander was "pretty official," although some details had not been finalized."He brings a ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays beat All-Star C Dioner Navarro in arbitration]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rays-beat-all-star-c-dioner-navarro-in-arbitration.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[All-Star catcher Dioner Navarro lost to the Tampa Bay Rays in salary arbitration on Tuesday and will receive the team's $2.1 million offer rather than his $2.5 million request.Navarro was eligible for arbitration for the first time after hitting a team-hi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays beat Navarro in arbitration, will pay $2.1M]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rays-beat-navarro-in-arbitration-will-pay-2-1m.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[All-Star catcher Dioner Navarro lost to the Tampa Bay Rays in salary arbitration on Tuesday and will receive the team's $2.1 million offer rather than his $2.5 million request.Navarro was eligible for arbitration for the first time after hitting a team-hi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Navarro, Rays go to arbitration hearing 2009-02-10]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/navarro-rays-go-to-arbitration-hearing-1676.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Catcher Dioner Navarro went to a salary arbitration hearing with the Tampa Bay Rays on Monday, arguing he should get $2.5 million this year rather than the team's $2.1 million offer.Navarro was eligible for arbitration for the first time after hitting a t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bradford sidelined 3-4 months after elbow surgery 2009-02-10]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/bradford-sidelined-3-4-months-after-elbow-surgery-1677.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays reliever Chad Bradford is expected to be sidelined three to four months after undergoing arthroscopic surgery on his right elbow.The procedure was performed by Dr. James Andrews last week in Birmingham, Ala. Bradford was 1-0 with a 1.42 ERA]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Roster Report 2009-02-09]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-roster-report-1678.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Even though they won 97 games and advanced to the World Series, the Rays knew they had to improve their roster during the offseason. They seemed to fill their biggest needs, adding the right-handed power bat of Pat Burrell, improving their outfield depth ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Navarro and Rays go to arbitration hearing]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/navarro-and-rays-go-to-arbitration-hearing.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Catcher Dioner Navarro went to a salary arbitration hearing with the Tampa Bay Rays on Monday, arguing he should get $2.5 million this year rather than the team's $2.1 million offer.Navarro was eligible for arbitration for the first time after hitting a t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Navarro, Rays go to arbitration hearing]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/navarro-rays-go-to-arbitration-hearing.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Catcher Dioner Navarro went to a salary arbitration hearing with the Tampa Bay Rays on Monday, arguing he should get $2.5 million this year rather than the team's $2.1 million offer.Navarro was eligible for arbitration for the first time after hitting a t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bradford sidelined 3-4 months after elbow surgery]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/bradford-sidelined-3-4-months-after-elbow-surgery.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays reliever Chad Bradford is expected to be sidelined three to four months after undergoing arthroscopic surgery on his right elbow.The procedure was performed by Dr. James Andrews last week in Birmingham, Ala. Bradford was 1-0 with a 1.42 ERA]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Roster Report 2009-02-09]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-roster-report-1665.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Even though they won 97 games and advanced to the World Series, the Rays knew they had to improve their roster during the offseason. They seemed to fill their biggest needs, adding the right-handed power bat of Pat Burrell, improving their outfield depth ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Inside Pitch 2009-02-09]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-inside-pitch-1666.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[There will be a lot different for the Rays spring. Not only are they in a new location, having shifted camp from their hometown of St. Petersburg, Fla., to a renovated state-of-the-art facility 80 miles south in Port Charlotte, Fla., but for the first tim]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Notes, Quotes 2009-02-09]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-notes-quotes-1667.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Chad Bradford will miss three to four months after having arthroscopic right elbow surgery. Dr. James Andrews performed the procedure on Feb. 5. --INF Morgan Ensberg agreed to a minor league deal with the Rays. He will go to camp trying to win a job]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Baldelli adjusts to ordeal Outfielder realistic about rare disease ]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/baldelli-adjusts-to-ordeal-outfielder-realistic-about-rare-disease-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It became a compulsion. After listening to all the doctors' medical jargon, all those words without meanings, Dan Baldelli just needed to hold on to something. He chose a keypad.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Assessing the arms buildup ]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/assessing-the-arms-buildup-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Baseball NOTES]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phillies, Howard avoid arbitration with 3-year, $54 million deal ]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/phillies-howard-avoid-arbitration-with-3-year-54-million-deal-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[CLEARWATER, Fla. - Ryan Howard was never going anywhere, so you don't have to apologize if the speculation about his future was beginning to wear on you. Despite the Phillies' inability to avoid the arbitration table last season, the slugging first basema]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[TOM HAUDRICOURT  Backup plan needs work ]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tom-haudricourt-backup-plan-needs-work-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The question on the minds of manyMilwaukeeBrewers fans as spring training approaches is: What happens if one of the starting pitchers gets hurt?]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[THANKSMAS ]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/thanksmas-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[TampaBayRays manager Joe Maddon started the tradition several years ago: He and several dozen other Rays employees prepare a feast - pierogi, spaghetti, meatballs and sausage and more - in the kitchen at Tropicana Field, then deliver meals to area homeles]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[THE SKIPPER, SAFE AT HOME ]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/the-skipper-safe-at-home-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[For Joe and Jaye Maddon, 2008 was the sort of year that inspires bestselling novels and Hollywood movies. The big story, of course, was theTampaBayRays.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Inside Pitch 2009-02-07]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-inside-pitch-1659.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[There will be a lot different for the Rays spring. Not only are they in a new location, having shifted camp from their hometown of St. Petersburg, Fla., to a renovated state-of-the-art facility 80 miles south in Port Charlotte, Fla., but for the first tim]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Notes, Quotes 2009-02-07]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-notes-quotes-1660.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--C Dioner Navarro's long-term future with the team could depend on the tenor of his Feb. 9 arbitration hearing, following a breakdown in talks on a multiyear deal. Agent Kendall Almerico said after the hearing, "I hope to resume negotiations on a long-te]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Roster Report 2009-02-07]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-roster-report-1661.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Even though they won 97 games and advanced to the World Series, the Rays knew they had to improve their roster during the offseason. They seemed to fill their biggest needs, adding the right-handed power bat of Pat Burrell, improving their outfield depth ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[SPRING TRAINING POSITIONAL PRIMER]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/spring-training-positional-primer.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Feb 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The last time someone other than Manny Ramirez opened the season as the Red Sox' starting left fielder was 2001, when Troy O'Leary went 0-for-4 in a 2-1 loss to the Orioles.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa pitcher reminds himself to "Live Like Nate"]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-pitcher-reminds-himself-to-live-like-nate-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Feb 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The words stitched onto David Price's glove jumped out from Henry Stephens' television as he watched the Tampa Bay Rays pitcher close out the Boston Red Sox for a berth in the World Series."Live Like Nate."That was the phrase friends of Stephens' son, Nat]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Inside Pitch 2009-02-07]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-inside-pitch-1651.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Feb 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[There will be a lot different for the Rays spring. Not only are they in a new location, having shifted camp from their hometown of St. Petersburg, Fla., to a renovated state-of-the-art facility 80 miles south in Port Charlotte, Fla., but for the first tim]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Notes, Quotes 2009-02-07]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-notes-quotes-1652.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Feb 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--C Dioner Navarro's long-term future with the team could depend on the tenor of his Feb. 9 arbitration hearing, following a breakdown in talks on a multiyear deal. Agent Kendall Almerico said after the hearing, "I hope to resume negotiations on a long-te]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Roster Report 2009-02-07]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-roster-report-1653.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Feb 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Even though they won 97 games and advanced to the World Series, the Rays knew they had to improve their roster during the offseason. They seemed to fill their biggest needs, adding the right-handed power bat of Pat Burrell, improving their outfield depth ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sources: Floyd agrees to deal with San Diego 2009-02-06]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/sources-floyd-agrees-to-deal-with-san-diego-1654.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Feb 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Free-agent outfielder Cliff Floyd has reached agreement with the San Diego Padres on a one-year contract, according to major-league sources.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Inside Pitch 2009-02-07]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-inside-pitch-1644.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Feb 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[There will be a lot different for the Rays spring. Not only are they in a new location, having shifted camp from their hometown of St. Petersburg, Fla., to a renovated state-of-the-art facility 80 miles south in Port Charlotte, Fla., but for the first tim]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Notes, Quotes 2009-02-07]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-notes-quotes-1645.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Feb 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--C Dioner Navarro's long-term future with the team could depend on the tenor of his Feb. 9 arbitration hearing, following a breakdown in talks on a multiyear deal. Agent Kendall Almerico said after the hearing, "I hope to resume negotiations on a long-te]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Roster Report 2009-02-07]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-roster-report-1646.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Feb 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Even though they won 97 games and advanced to the World Series, the Rays knew they had to improve their roster during the offseason. They seemed to fill their biggest needs, adding the right-handed power bat of Pat Burrell, improving their outfield depth ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Hapless Texas Rangers Turn to their Farm System ]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/the-hapless-texas-rangers-turn-to-their-farm-system-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Feb 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It's a cold Thursday night in mid-January, and two police SUVs pull up in front of an Academy Sports and Outdoors store in North Richland Hills, an otherwise peaceful community between Dallas and Fort Worth. The squad cars represent protection for a group]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sources: Floyd agrees to deal with San Diego 2009-02-06]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/sources-floyd-agrees-to-deal-with-san-diego-1648.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Feb 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Free-agent outfielder Cliff Floyd has reached agreement with the San Diego Padres on a one-year contract, according to major-league sources.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sources: Floyd agrees to deal with San Diego 2009-02-06]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/sources-floyd-agrees-to-deal-with-san-diego-1639.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2009 08:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Free-agent outfielder Cliff Floyd has reached agreement with the San Diego Padres on a one-year contract, according to major-league sources.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Notes, Quotes 2009-02-05]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-notes-quotes-1640.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2009 08:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP Brian Shouse, a free agent who pitched for Milwaukee last year, agreed to a two-year contract with the Rays.  --CF B.J. Upton organized his first celebrity golf tournament, which took place Jan. 27 in Tampa. The event, one of the many charitable eve]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Roster Report 2009-02-05]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-roster-report-1641.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2009 08:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[As disappointed as they were to lose the World Series in five games, the Rays were encouraged by their future possibilities. Virtually all of their key players are under age 30 and under team control. The challenge going into the offseason will be to find]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Inside Pitch 2009-02-05]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-inside-pitch-1642.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2009 08:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[First baseman Carols Pena will not participate for the Dominican Republic in the World Baseball Classic after having surgery Jan. 8 to repair two small tears in his lower abdominal muscle. "I'm heartbroken," he said. Pena, who said he will be ready by the]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NL Hot Stove: Cubs still have work to do]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/nl-hot-stove-cubs-still-have-work-to-do.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2009 08:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[GM Jim Hendry has the Cubs looking strong in a deflated National League. Tracy Ringolsby says Chicago is still missing one key piece.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays Pitch Tickets ]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rays-pitch-tickets-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2009 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Team puts focus on selling season packages to fans.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[CARDS, RAYS GIVE HOPE TO SEATTLE ]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/cards-rays-give-hope-to-seattle-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2009 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[IF KURT WARNER were half the tackler that he was a thrower, we'd still be washing guacamole dip off ceilings and rugs.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sources: Floyd agrees to deal with San Diego]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/sources-floyd-agrees-to-deal-with-san-diego.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2009 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Free-agent outfielder Cliff Floyd has reached agreement with the San Diego Padres on a one-year contract, according to major-league sources.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Notes, Quotes 2009-02-05]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-notes-quotes-1635.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2009 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP Brian Shouse, a free agent who pitched for Milwaukee last year, agreed to a two-year contract with the Rays.  --CF B.J. Upton organized his first celebrity golf tournament, which took place Jan. 27 in Tampa. The event, one of the many charitable eve]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Roster Report 2009-02-05]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-roster-report-1636.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2009 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[As disappointed as they were to lose the World Series in five games, the Rays were encouraged by their future possibilities. Virtually all of their key players are under age 30 and under team control. The challenge going into the offseason will be to find]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Inside Pitch 2009-02-05]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-inside-pitch-1637.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2009 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[First baseman Carols Pena will not participate for the Dominican Republic in the World Baseball Classic after having surgery Jan. 8 to repair two small tears in his lower abdominal muscle. "I'm heartbroken," he said. Pena, who said he will be ready by the]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[RAYS JOG MEMORY IN TICKET PURSUIT  2009-02-03]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rays-jog-memory-in-ticket-pursuit--1638.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2009 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[TheTampaBayRays today launch the first TV commercials in an aggressive television, print, Web and radio campaign. The Rays franchise has one goal in mind: use the 2008 Cinderella season to boost season tickets sales, which ranked among the league's lowest]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Book Writing Binds Family Together ]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/book-writing-binds-family-together-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Son and daughter share their mom's passion.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Despite new ownership, Pads still likely to deal ace]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/despite-new-ownership-pads-still-likely-to-deal-ace.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Sorry, Padres fans. A new ownership group likely won't change the odds that Jake Peavy will be dealt, Ken Rosenthal says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Roster Report 2009-02-03]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-roster-report-1627.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[As disappointed as they were to lose the World Series in five games, the Rays were encouraged by their future possibilities. Virtually all of their key players are under age 30 and under team control. The challenge going into the offseason will be to find]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Inside Pitch 2009-02-03]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-inside-pitch-1628.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[First baseman Carols Pena will not participate for the Dominican Republic in the World Baseball Classic after having surgery Jan. 8 to repair two small tears in his lower abdominal muscle. "I'm heartbroken," he said. Pena, who said he will be ready by the]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Notes, Quotes 2009-02-03]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-notes-quotes-1629.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP Brian Shouse, a free agent who pitched for Milwaukee last year, agreed to a two-year contract with the Rays.  --CF B.J. Upton organized his first celebrity golf tournament, which took place Jan. 27 in Tampa. The event, one of the many charitable eve]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[RAYS JOG MEMORY IN TICKET PURSUIT  2009-02-03]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rays-jog-memory-in-ticket-pursuit--1630.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[TheTampaBayRays today launch the first TV commercials in an aggressive television, print, Web and radio campaign. The Rays franchise has one goal in mind: use the 2008 Cinderella season to boost season tickets sales, which ranked among the league's lowest]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[TASTE OF THE NFL ALL ABOUT WORTHY CAUSE  2009-02-03]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/taste-of-the-nfl-all-about-worthy-cause--1631.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays jog memory in ticket pursuit ]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rays-jog-memory-in-ticket-pursuit-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[TheTampaBayRays today launch the first TV commercials in an aggressive television, print, Web and radio campaign. The Rays franchise has one goal in mind: use the 2008 Cinderella season to boost season tickets sales, which ranked among the league's lowest]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Roster Report 2009-02-01]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-roster-report-1621.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[As disappointed as they were to lose the World Series in five games, the Rays were encouraged by their future possibilities. Virtually all of their key players are under age 30 and under team control. The challenge going into the offseason will be to find]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Notes, Quotes 2009-02-01]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-notes-quotes-1622.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--CF B.J. Upton organized his first celebrity golf tournament, which took place Jan. 27 in Tampa. The event, one of the many charitable events help by athletes during Super Bowl week, raised money for the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, which serves the h]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Inside Pitch 2009-02-01]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-inside-pitch-1623.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[First baseman Carols Pena will not participate for the Dominican Republic in the World Baseball Classic after having surgery Jan. 8 to repair two small tears in his lower abdominal muscle. "I'm heartbroken," he said. Pena, who said he will be ready by the]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fehr: 'Heightened' concern about free-agent market 2009-02-01]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/fehr-heightened-concern-about-free-agent-market-1624.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Donald Fehr isn't saying that owners are colluding to hold down salaries, but he told Ken Rosenthal the situation has him concerned.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[TOM HAUDRICOURT  Brewers still back Rogers  Ailing shoulder has stalled pitcher's career ]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tom-haudricourt-brewers-still-back-rogers-ailing-shoulder-has-stalled-pitcher-s-career-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2009 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[TheMilwaukeeBrewers' perilously thin starting rotation would look different - and deeper - this spring had right-hander Mark Rogers advanced to the major leagues on schedule.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Taste of the NFL all about worthy cause ]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/taste-of-the-nfl-all-about-worthy-cause-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2009 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[By Janet K. Keeler]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Roster Report 2009-02-01]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-roster-report-1615.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2009 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[As disappointed as they were to lose the World Series in five games, the Rays were encouraged by their future possibilities. Virtually all of their key players are under age 30 and under team control. The challenge going into the offseason will be to find]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Notes, Quotes 2009-02-01]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-notes-quotes-1616.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2009 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--CF B.J. Upton organized his first celebrity golf tournament, which took place Jan. 27 in Tampa. The event, one of the many charitable events help by athletes during Super Bowl week, raised money for the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, which serves the h]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Inside Pitch 2009-02-01]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-inside-pitch-1617.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2009 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[First baseman Carols Pena will not participate for the Dominican Republic in the World Baseball Classic after having surgery Jan. 8 to repair two small tears in his lower abdominal muscle. "I'm heartbroken," he said. Pena, who said he will be ready by the]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fehr: 'Heightened' concern about free-agent market 2009-02-01]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/fehr-heightened-concern-about-free-agent-market-1618.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2009 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Donald Fehr isn't saying that owners are colluding to hold down salaries, but he told Ken Rosenthal the situation has him concerned.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays 1B Pena won't play in WBC after surgery 2009-01-30]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rays-1b-pena-won-t-play-in-wbc-after-surgery-1619.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2009 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Carlos Pena will sit out the World Baseball Classic following abdominal surgery.Tampa Bay's slugging first baseman had minor surgery Jan. 8 in Philadelphia to repair a tear to his lower abdominal muscle. He is expected to be ready for spring training but ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Roster Report 2009-02-01]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-roster-report-1607.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Feb 2009 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[As disappointed as they were to lose the World Series in five games, the Rays were encouraged by their future possibilities. Virtually all of their key players are under age 30 and under team control. The challenge going into the offseason will be to find]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Notes, Quotes 2009-02-01]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-notes-quotes-1608.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Feb 2009 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--CF B.J. Upton organized his first celebrity golf tournament, which took place Jan. 27 in Tampa. 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Pena, who said he will be ready by the]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sources: Rays, P Shouse agree to two-year deal]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/sources-rays-p-shouse-agree-to-two-year-deal.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Feb 2009 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rays have reached preliminary agreement with free-agent left-hander Brian Shouse on a two-year contract, according to major-league sources.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays Hope Success Extends To Ticket Sales ]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rays-hope-success-extends-to-ticket-sales-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Feb 2009 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[TAMPA - TheTampaBayRays will launch a marketing campaign for ticket sales next week in hopes of building on their 2008 performance that finished with a World Series appearance.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fehr: 'Heightened' concern about free-agent market 2009-01-31]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/fehr-heightened-concern-about-free-agent-market-1612.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Feb 2009 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Donald Fehr isn't saying that owners are colluding to hold down salaries, but he told Ken Rosenthal the situation has him concerned.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Notes, Quotes 2009-01-31]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-notes-quotes-1602.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 31 Jan 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--CF B.J. Upton organized his first celebrity golf tournament, which took place Jan. 27 in Tampa. The event, one of the many charitable events help by athletes during Super Bowl week, raised money for the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, which serves the h]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Roster Report 2009-01-31]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-roster-report-1603.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 31 Jan 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[As disappointed as they were to lose the World Series in five games, the Rays were encouraged by their future possibilities. Virtually all of their key players are under age 30 and under team control. The challenge going into the offseason will be to find]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Inside Pitch 2009-01-31]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-inside-pitch-1604.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 31 Jan 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[First baseman Carols Pena will not participate for the Dominican Republic in the World Baseball Classic after having surgery Jan. 8 to repair two small tears in his lower abdominal muscle. "I'm heartbroken," he said. Pena, who said he will be ready by the]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fehr: 'Heightened' concern about free-agent market]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/fehr-heightened-concern-about-free-agent-market.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 31 Jan 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Donald Fehr isn't saying that owners are colluding to hold down salaries, but he told Ken Rosenthal the situation has him concerned.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays 1B Pena won't play in WBC after surgery 2009-01-30]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rays-1b-pena-won-t-play-in-wbc-after-surgery-1606.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 31 Jan 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Carlos Pena will sit out the World Baseball Classic following abdominal surgery.Tampa Bay's slugging first baseman had minor surgery Jan. 8 in Philadelphia to repair a tear to his lower abdominal muscle. He is expected to be ready for spring training but ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays 1B Pena won't play in WBC after surgery]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rays-1b-pena-won-t-play-in-wbc-after-surgery.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2009 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Carlos Pena will sit out the World Baseball Classic following abdominal surgery.Tampa Bay's slugging first baseman had minor surgery Jan. 8 in Philadelphia to repair a tear to his lower abdominal muscle. He is expected to be ready for spring training but ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Abreu too good to last this long on free-agent market]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/abreu-too-good-to-last-this-long-on-free-agent-market.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2009 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Bobby Abreu is way too good to be dangling on the free-agent market. Ken Rosenthal explores why that is, and where he might go.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Notes, Quotes 2009-01-29]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-notes-quotes-1596.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2009 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Manager Joe Maddon, who has been rooting for the St. Louis/Arizona Cardinals since 1962, altered his pre-spring training plans to take in the Super Bowl in Tampa. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers helped Maddon purchase tickets. --RHP Matt Garza is on Mexico's p]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Roster Report 2009-01-29]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-roster-report-1597.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2009 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[As disappointed as they were to lose the World Series in five games, the Rays were encouraged by their future possibilities. Virtually all of their key players are under age 30 and under team control. The challenge going into the offseason will be to find]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Inside Pitch 2009-01-29]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-inside-pitch-1598.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2009 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[When it comes to negotiating with arbitration-eligible players, the Rays have a rigid rule: reach an agreement by a predetermined deadline or go to arbitration. The deadline -- noon Jan. 20 -- passed without a deal being struck with catcher Dioner Navarro]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Baldelli uses newspaper ad to thank Rays fans]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/baldelli-uses-newspaper-ad-to-thank-rays-fans.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2009 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[He's headed off to play for the rival Boston Red Sox now, but former Tampa Bay outfielder Rocco Baldelli wants Rays fans to know how much he appreciated their support over the past nine years.Baldelli, who played in the World Series after missing most of ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reds sign outfielder Gomes]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/reds-sign-outfielder-gomes.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2009 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[TheCincinnatiReds added another bat to their left-field mix on Monday, Jan. 19, as they agreed to terms with former Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Jonny Gomes on a minor-league contract with an invitation to spring training.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Texas, Gil LeBreton column: Texas Rangers, like most clubs, looking for cheap thrills ]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/fort-worth-star-telegram-texas-gil-lebreton-column-texas-rangers-like-most-clubs-looking-for-cheap-thrills-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2009 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jan. 23--Pitchers and catchers report in 22 days. And Manny Ramirez signs and reports when? Where? For how much? At this point, your guesses are as good as anybody else's. Ramirez is said to be seeking a four- or five-year contract worth around $25 millio]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[King of spring]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/king-of-spring.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Jan 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Even in the black hole otherwise known as early January, Baseball still fills up the cosmos with news, rumors and gossip. It?s impossible to ignore the buzz; the industry has its tentacles wrapped tightly around you, from here to pitchers and catchers.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[A POWER UPGRADE ]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/a-power-upgrade-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Jan 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Notes, Quotes 2009-01-06]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-notes-quotes-1590.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Jan 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--OF Pat Burrell won a World Series against the Tampa Bay Rays just months ago. On January 5, he joined the Rays after signing a two-year, $16 million contract. Burrell, who hit .250 with 33 home runs and 86 RBIs last season, will serve as the Rays' desig]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Roster Report 2009-01-06]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-roster-report-1591.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Jan 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[As disappointed as they were to lose the World Series in five games, the Rays were encouraged by their future possibilities. Virtually all of their key players are under age 30 and under team control. The challenge going into the offseason will be to find]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Inside Pitch 2009-01-06]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-inside-pitch-1592.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Jan 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Most managers would be a little uncomfortable if their closer underwent back surgery in the offseason. Not Joe Maddon. But as we learned last season, Maddon isn't your father's manager. Maddon used rookie David Price to close out Game 7 of the American Le]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phils' Romero says 50-game suspension unfair]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/phils-romero-says-50-game-suspension-unfair.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Jan 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Phillies reliever J.C. Romero will be suspended for the first 50 games of next season after testing positive for a banned supplement, according to a pair of reports, and he thinks the punishment is unfair.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays ID 7 Stadium Prospects ]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rays-id-7-stadium-prospects-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2009 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The panel that is charged with recommending a site has yet to discuss the list.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Notes, Quotes 2009-01-06]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-notes-quotes-1581.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2009 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--OF Pat Burrell won a World Series against the Tampa Bay Rays just months ago. On January 5, he joined the Rays after signing a two-year, $16 million contract. Burrell, who hit .250 with 33 home runs and 86 RBIs last season, will serve as the Rays' desig]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Roster Report 2009-01-06]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-roster-report-1582.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2009 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[As disappointed as they were to lose the World Series in five games, the Rays were encouraged by their future possibilities. Virtually all of their key players are under age 30 and under team control. The challenge going into the offseason will be to find]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Inside Pitch 2009-01-06]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-inside-pitch-1583.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2009 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Most managers would be a little uncomfortable if their closer underwent back surgery in the offseason. Not Joe Maddon. But as we learned last season, Maddon isn't your father's manager. Maddon used rookie David Price to close out Game 7 of the American Le]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burrell signs two-year pact with Rays ]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/burrell-signs-two-year-pact-with-rays-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2009 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Elvis' master has left the building.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reports: Phils' Romero to be suspended 50 games]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/reports-phils-romero-to-be-suspended-50-games.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2009 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies reliever J.C. Romero will be suspended 50 games after testing positive for a banned substance, according to published reports.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pat provides more than a bat ]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/pat-provides-more-than-a-bat-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2009 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[If you are a numbers guy, this might be all you need to know about Pat Burrell.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pat Burrell agrees to $16M, 2-year deal with Rays]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/pat-burrell-agrees-to-16m-2-year-deal-with-rays.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2009 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Pat Burrell went from one World Series team to the other.The Tampa Bay Rays added a big bat to the middle of their lineup, agreeing Monday on a $16 million, two-year contract with Burrell.The 32-year-old slugger spent the past nine seasons with the Philad]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pitcher arrested by airport police ]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/pitcher-arrested-by-airport-police-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2009 08:35:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Times Staff Writer]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Big spending shows Yanks are doing it right]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/big-spending-shows-yanks-are-doing-it-right.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2009 08:35:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Yanks now have four of the highest-paid players in baseball. Despite what some fans think, that's not a bad thing for the game.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Inside Pitch 2009-01-03]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-inside-pitch-1576.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2009 08:35:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Most managers would be a little uncomfortable if their closer underwent back surgery in the offseason. Not Joe Maddon. But as we learned last season, Maddon isn't your father's manager. Maddon used rookie David Price to close out Game 7 of the American Le]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Notes, Quotes 2009-01-03]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-notes-quotes-1577.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2009 08:35:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Troy Percival spoke with manager Joe Maddon before the holidays and told Maddon he was pleased with his back surgery and expects to return, if not by Opening Day, then not too long after the season opener. --RHP Joe Nelson, who passed his physical a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Roster Report 2009-01-03]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-roster-report-1578.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2009 08:35:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[As disappointed as they were to lose the World Series in five games, the Rays were encouraged by their future possibilities. 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The challenge going into the offseason will be to find]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[HUMBLED BY 2008, THE NEWS OF 2009  2009-01-02]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/humbled-by-2008-the-news-of-2009--1579.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2009 08:35:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[There are two kinds of forecasters: those who don't know, and those who don't know they don't know. - John Kenneth Galbraith]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[WATCHDOG: THE BEST OF NEIL BEST ]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/watchdog-the-best-of-neil-best-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Jan 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Eli, Peyton Manning will have family reunion in Tampa]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Looking back on 2008's oddest games]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/looking-back-on-2008-s-oddest-games.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Jan 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[What do Manny and Chase Utley have in common? Find out as we look back on baseball's strangest performances of 2008.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Inside Pitch 2009-01-03]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-inside-pitch-1570.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Jan 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Most managers would be a little uncomfortable if their closer underwent back surgery in the offseason. Not Joe Maddon. But as we learned last season, Maddon isn't your father's manager. Maddon used rookie David Price to close out Game 7 of the American Le]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Notes, Quotes 2009-01-03]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-notes-quotes-1571.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Jan 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Troy Percival spoke with manager Joe Maddon before the holidays and told Maddon he was pleased with his back surgery and expects to return, if not by Opening Day, then not too long after the season opener. --RHP Joe Nelson, who passed his physical a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Roster Report 2009-01-03]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-roster-report-1572.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Jan 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[As disappointed as they were to lose the World Series in five games, the Rays were encouraged by their future possibilities. 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Maddon used rookie David Price to close out Game 7 of the American Le]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Notes, Quotes 2009-01-03]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-notes-quotes-1563.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Jan 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Troy Percival spoke with manager Joe Maddon before the holidays and told Maddon he was pleased with his back surgery and expects to return, if not by Opening Day, then not too long after the season opener. --RHP Joe Nelson, who passed his physical a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Roster Report 2009-01-03]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-roster-report-1564.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Jan 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[As disappointed as they were to lose the World Series in five games, the Rays were encouraged by their future possibilities. 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The challenge going into the offseason will be to find]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[MID-PINELLAS SITE IN MIX FOR RAYS ]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/mid-pinellas-site-in-mix-for-rays-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Jan 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[HUMBLED BY 2008, THE NEWS OF 2009  2009-01-02]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/humbled-by-2008-the-news-of-2009--1566.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Jan 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[There are two kinds of forecasters: those who don't know, and those who don't know they don't know. - John Kenneth Galbraith]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[PROS AND CONS OF SEVEN POSSIBLE LOCATIONS ]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/pros-and-cons-of-seven-possible-locations-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Jan 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Looking for a clue where a ballpark for theTampaBayRays might wind up? The Rays have released an internal report detailing seven locations the team originally scouted before settling on AL Lang Field last year. The 64-page study only considers Pinellas Co]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays sign reliever Nelson to one-year deal 2008-12-30]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rays-sign-reliever-nelson-to-one-year-deal-1558.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Jan 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Right-handed reliever Joe Nelson signed a $1.3 million, one-year contract with the AL champion Tampa Bay Rays on Tuesday.Nelson, who agreed to terms last week, was 3-1 with one save in 59 appearances for the Florida Marlins last season. His 2.00 ERA was t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Notes, Quotes 2008-12-30]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-notes-quotes-1559.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Jan 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Joe Nelson has apparently signed with the team, though no official announcement was made. The 34-year-old told several media outlets that the deal was completed Dec. 24. Nelson was 3-1 with a 2.00 ERA for the Marlins last season. --C Shawn Riggans h]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Roster Report 2008-12-30]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-roster-report-1560.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Jan 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[As disappointed as they were to lose the World Series in five games, the Rays were encouraged by their future possibilities. Virtually all of their key players are under age 30 and under team control. The challenge going into the offseason will be to find]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Inside Pitch 2008-12-30]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-inside-pitch-1561.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Jan 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It was White Sox manager Ozzie Guillen who predicted the Rays' success in 2008 would cost some team a lot of money in 2009, and that team appears to be the Yankees. New York's recent spending spree that netted pitchers CC Sabathia and A.J. Burnett, and fi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Humbled by 2008, the news of 2009 ]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/humbled-by-2008-the-news-of-2009-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Jan 2009 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[There are two kinds of forecasters: those who don't know, and those who don't know they don't know.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former dump or dog track could be new Rays stadium]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/former-dump-or-dog-track-could-be-new-rays-stadium.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Jan 2009 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A greyhound racing track and a former landfill are among seven suggested sites for a new Tampa Bay Rays ballpark.Each possible location is on the St. Petersburg side of the Tampa Bay. The current Tropicana Field area made the list, as did Progress Energy ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays sign reliever Nelson to one-year deal 2008-12-30]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rays-sign-reliever-nelson-to-one-year-deal-1554.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Jan 2009 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Right-handed reliever Joe Nelson signed a $1.3 million, one-year contract with the AL champion Tampa Bay Rays on Tuesday.Nelson, who agreed to terms last week, was 3-1 with one save in 59 appearances for the Florida Marlins last season. His 2.00 ERA was t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Notes, Quotes 2008-12-30]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-notes-quotes-1555.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Jan 2009 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Joe Nelson has apparently signed with the team, though no official announcement was made. 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The challenge going into the offseason will be to find]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Inside Pitch 2008-12-30]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-inside-pitch-1557.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Jan 2009 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It was White Sox manager Ozzie Guillen who predicted the Rays' success in 2008 would cost some team a lot of money in 2009, and that team appears to be the Yankees. New York's recent spending spree that netted pitchers CC Sabathia and A.J. Burnett, and fi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shooting from the lip ]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/shooting-from-the-lip-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 31 Dec 2008 08:35:37 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Times staff writer Tom Jones looks at the best and worst of sports and sports television in 2008.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays sign reliever Joe Nelson]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rays-sign-reliever-joe-nelson.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 31 Dec 2008 08:35:37 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Right-handed reliever Joe Nelson signed a $1.3 million, one-year contract with the AL champion Tampa Bay Rays on Tuesday.Nelson, who agreed to terms last week, was 3-1 with one save in 59 appearances for the Florida Marlins last season. His 2.00 ERA was t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays sign reliever Nelson to one-year deal]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rays-sign-reliever-nelson-to-one-year-deal.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 31 Dec 2008 08:35:37 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Right-handed reliever Joe Nelson signed a $1.3 million, one-year contract with the AL champion Tampa Bay Rays on Tuesday.Nelson, who agreed to terms last week, was 3-1 with one save in 59 appearances for the Florida Marlins last season. His 2.00 ERA was t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Notes, Quotes 2008-12-30]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-notes-quotes-1549.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 31 Dec 2008 08:35:37 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Joe Nelson has apparently signed with the team, though no official announcement was made. The 34-year-old told several media outlets that the deal was completed Dec. 24. Nelson was 3-1 with a 2.00 ERA for the Marlins last season. --C Shawn Riggans h]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Roster Report 2008-12-30]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-roster-report-1550.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 31 Dec 2008 08:35:37 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[As disappointed as they were to lose the World Series in five games, the Rays were encouraged by their future possibilities. Virtually all of their key players are under age 30 and under team control. The challenge going into the offseason will be to find]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Inside Pitch 2008-12-30]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-inside-pitch-1551.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 31 Dec 2008 08:35:37 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It was White Sox manager Ozzie Guillen who predicted the Rays' success in 2008 would cost some team a lot of money in 2009, and that team appears to be the Yankees. New York's recent spending spree that netted pitchers CC Sabathia and A.J. Burnett, and fi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Notes, Quotes 2008-12-30]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-notes-quotes-1542.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Dec 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Joe Nelson has apparently signed with the team, though no official announcement was made. The 34-year-old told several media outlets that the deal was completed Dec. 24. Nelson was 3-1 with a 2.00 ERA for the Marlins last season. --C Shawn Riggans h]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Roster Report 2008-12-30]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-roster-report-1543.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Dec 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[As disappointed as they were to lose the World Series in five games, the Rays were encouraged by their future possibilities. Virtually all of their key players are under age 30 and under team control. The challenge going into the offseason will be to find]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Inside Pitch 2008-12-30]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-inside-pitch-1544.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Dec 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It was White Sox manager Ozzie Guillen who predicted the Rays' success in 2008 would cost some team a lot of money in 2009, and that team appears to be the Yankees. New York's recent spending spree that netted pitchers CC Sabathia and A.J. Burnett, and fi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[9 TO WATCH IN 2009 ]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/9-to-watch-in-2009-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Dec 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[By The editors of the St. Petersburg times]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Best of 2008]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/best-of-2008.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Dec 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The White Sox's postseason run lasted just one game longer than the Cubs', but their path to October -- three victories in three win-or-go-home games against three different opponents over three days to end the regular season -- left a lasting impression.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Roster Report 2008-12-28]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-roster-report-1538.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Dec 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[As disappointed as they were to lose the World Series in five games, the Rays were encouraged by their future possibilities. Virtually all of their key players are under age 30 and under team control. The challenge going into the offseason will be to find]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Inside Pitch 2008-12-28]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-inside-pitch-1539.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Dec 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It was White Sox manager Ozzie Guillen who predicted the Rays' success in 2008 would cost some team a lot of money in 2009, and that team appears to be the Yankees. New York's recent spending spree that netted pitchers CC Sabathia and A.J. Burnett, and fi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Notes, Quotes 2008-12-28]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-notes-quotes-1540.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Dec 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Joe Nelson has apparently signed with the team, though no official announcement was made. The 34-year-old told several media outlets that the deal was completed Dec. 24. Nelson was 3-1 with a 2.00 ERA for the Marlins last season. --C Shawn Riggans h]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Angels standing pat on offense ... for now 2008-12-23]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/angels-standing-pat-on-offense-for-now-1541.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Dec 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[You'd think the Halos have to do something now that Mark Teixeira won't be back, right? Wrong. Ken Rosenthal says it's not happening.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Roster Report 2008-12-28]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-roster-report-1531.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Dec 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[As disappointed as they were to lose the World Series in five games, the Rays were encouraged by their future possibilities. Virtually all of their key players are under age 30 and under team control. The challenge going into the offseason will be to find]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Inside Pitch 2008-12-28]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-inside-pitch-1532.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Dec 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It was White Sox manager Ozzie Guillen who predicted the Rays' success in 2008 would cost some team a lot of money in 2009, and that team appears to be the Yankees. New York's recent spending spree that netted pitchers CC Sabathia and A.J. Burnett, and fi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Notes, Quotes 2008-12-28]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-notes-quotes-1533.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Dec 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Joe Nelson has apparently signed with the team, though no official announcement was made. The 34-year-old told several media outlets that the deal was completed Dec. 24. Nelson was 3-1 with a 2.00 ERA for the Marlins last season. --C Shawn Riggans h]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[2009 GREPEFRIUT LEAGUE SCHEDULES ]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/2009-grepefriut-league-schedules-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Dec 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[TAMPABAYRays]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ten reasons the Yanks had to get Teixeira]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/ten-reasons-the-yanks-had-to-get-teixeira.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Dec 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[There are tons of reasons why the Yankees did the right thing by signing Mark Teixeira. Joel Sherman narrows down the 10 best.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Angels standing pat on offense ... for now 2008-12-23]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/angels-standing-pat-on-offense-for-now-1536.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Dec 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[You'd think the Halos have to do something now that Mark Teixeira won't be back, right? Wrong. Ken Rosenthal says it's not happening.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Inside Pitch 2008-12-27]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-inside-pitch-1527.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Dec 2008 08:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It was White Sox manager Ozzie Guillen who predicted the Rays' success in 2008 would cost some team a lot of money in 2009, and that team appears to be the Yankees.  New York's recent spending spree that netted pitchers CC Sabathia and A.J. Burnett, and f]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Notes, Quotes 2008-12-27]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-notes-quotes-1528.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Dec 2008 08:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Joe Nelson has apparently signed with the team, though no official announcement was made. The 34-year-old told several media outlets that the deal was completed Dec. 24. Nelson was 3-1 with a 2.00 ERA for the Marlins last season.  --C Shawn Riggans ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Roster Report 2008-12-27]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-roster-report-1529.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Dec 2008 08:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[As disappointed as they were to lose the World Series in five games, the Rays were encouraged by their future possibilities. Virtually all of their key players are under age 30 and under team control. The challenge going into the offseason will be to find]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Angels standing pat on offense ... for now 2008-12-23]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/angels-standing-pat-on-offense-for-now-1530.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Dec 2008 08:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[You'd think the Halos have to do something now that Mark Teixeira won't be back, right? Wrong. Ken Rosenthal says it's not happening.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Roster Report 2008-12-24]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-roster-report-1523.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Dec 2008 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[As disappointed as they were to lose the World Series in five games, the Rays were encouraged by their future possibilities. Virtually all of their key players are under age 30 and under team control. The challenge going into the offseason will be to find]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Inside Pitch 2008-12-24]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-inside-pitch-1524.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Dec 2008 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[News out of Rhode Island on Dec. 17 was encouraging for Rocco Baldelli. The Rays outfielder, who returned in August from what was believed to be a mitochondrial disorder, said further tests by the Cleveland Clinic revealed he is suffering from a different]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Notes, Quotes 2008-12-24]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-notes-quotes-1525.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Dec 2008 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--1B Dan Johnson's contract has been sold to the Yokohama BayStars, according to multiple media reports. Johnson played just 10 games for the Rays, but he hit one of the most memorable homers in franchise history. In his first at-bat for Tampa Bay, he hit]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Angels standing pat on offense ... for now 2008-12-23]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/angels-standing-pat-on-offense-for-now-1526.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Dec 2008 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[You'd think the Halos have to do something now that Mark Teixeira won't be back, right? Wrong. Ken Rosenthal says it's not happening.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[A gift for Lightning, and it's a bargain ]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/a-gift-for-lightning-and-it-s-a-bargain-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Dec 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Wouldn't you know it, I got the bad draw on Secret Santa again.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Roster Report 2008-12-24]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-roster-report-1519.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Dec 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[As disappointed as they were to lose the World Series in five games, the Rays were encouraged by their future possibilities. Virtually all of their key players are under age 30 and under team control. The challenge going into the offseason will be to find]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Inside Pitch 2008-12-24]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-inside-pitch-1520.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Dec 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[News out of Rhode Island on Dec. 17 was encouraging for Rocco Baldelli. The Rays outfielder, who returned in August from what was believed to be a mitochondrial disorder, said further tests by the Cleveland Clinic revealed he is suffering from a different]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Notes, Quotes 2008-12-24]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-notes-quotes-1521.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Dec 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--1B Dan Johnson's contract has been sold to the Yokohama BayStars, according to multiple media reports. Johnson played just 10 games for the Rays, but he hit one of the most memorable homers in franchise history. In his first at-bat for Tampa Bay, he hit]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Angels standing pat on offense ... for now 2008-12-23]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/angels-standing-pat-on-offense-for-now-1522.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Dec 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[You'd think the Halos have to do something now that Mark Teixeira won't be back, right? Wrong. Ken Rosenthal says it's not happening.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Baldelli on list of power targets]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/baldelli-on-list-of-power-targets.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Dec 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Pirates are one of a half-dozen teams in pursuit of outfielder Rocco Baldelli, one of the most intriguing -- and risky -- players available in Major League Baseball's free agency.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Roster Report 2008-12-24]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-roster-report-1513.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Dec 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[As disappointed as they were to lose the World Series in five games, the Rays were encouraged by their future possibilities. Virtually all of their key players are under age 30 and under team control. The challenge going into the offseason will be to find]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Inside Pitch 2008-12-24]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-inside-pitch-1514.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Dec 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[News out of Rhode Island on Dec. 17 was encouraging for Rocco Baldelli. The Rays outfielder, who returned in August from what was believed to be a mitochondrial disorder, said further tests by the Cleveland Clinic revealed he is suffering from a different]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Notes, Quotes 2008-12-24]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-notes-quotes-1515.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Dec 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--1B Dan Johnson's contract has been sold to the Yokohama BayStars, according to multiple media reports. Johnson played just 10 games for the Rays, but he hit one of the most memorable homers in franchise history. In his first at-bat for Tampa Bay, he hit]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Angels standing pat on offense ... for now 2008-12-23]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/angels-standing-pat-on-offense-for-now-1516.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Dec 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[You'd think the Halos have to do something now that Mark Teixeira won't be back, right? Wrong. Ken Rosenthal says it's not happening.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[The sports world in 60 seconds  2008-12-21]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/the-sports-world-in-60-seconds--1517.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Dec 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Baseball]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Angels standing pat on offense ... for now]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/angels-standing-pat-on-offense-for-now.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Dec 2008 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[You'd think the Halos have to do something now that Mark Teixeira won't be back, right? Wrong. Ken Rosenthal says it's not happening.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Inside Pitch 2008-12-22]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-inside-pitch-1507.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Dec 2008 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[News out of Rhode Island on Dec. 17 was encouraging for Rocco Baldelli. The Rays outfielder, who returned in August from what was believed to be a mitochondrial disorder, said further tests by the Cleveland Clinic revealed he is suffering from a different]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Notes, Quotes 2008-12-22]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-notes-quotes-1508.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Dec 2008 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--1B Dan Johnson's contract has been sold to the Yokohama BayStars, according to multiple media reports. Johnson played just 10 games for the Rays, but he hit one of the most memorable homers in franchise history. In his first at-bat for Tampa Bay, he hit]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Roster Report 2008-12-22]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-roster-report-1509.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Dec 2008 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[As disappointed as they were to lose the World Series in five games, the Rays were encouraged by their future possibilities. Virtually all of their key players are under age 30 and under team control. The challenge going into the offseason will be to find]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yankees haven't overtaken BoSox, Rays]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/yankees-haven-t-overtaken-bosox-rays.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Dec 2008 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Despite adding CC and A.J. Burnett, the Yanks still haven't proven to Dayn Perry that they'll be better than third in the AL East.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[The sports world in 60 seconds  2008-12-21]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/the-sports-world-in-60-seconds--1511.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Dec 2008 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Baseball]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Inside Pitch 2008-12-22]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-inside-pitch-1502.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2008 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[News out of Rhode Island on Dec. 17 was encouraging for Rocco Baldelli. The Rays outfielder, who returned in August from what was believed to be a mitochondrial disorder, said further tests by the Cleveland Clinic revealed he is suffering from a different]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Notes, Quotes 2008-12-22]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-notes-quotes-1503.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2008 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--1B Dan Johnson's contract has been sold to the Yokohama BayStars, according to multiple media reports. Johnson played just 10 games for the Rays, but he hit one of the most memorable homers in franchise history. In his first at-bat for Tampa Bay, he hit]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Roster Report 2008-12-22]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-roster-report-1504.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2008 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[As disappointed as they were to lose the World Series in five games, the Rays were encouraged by their future possibilities. Virtually all of their key players are under age 30 and under team control. The challenge going into the offseason will be to find]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[The sports world in 60 seconds  2008-12-21]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/the-sports-world-in-60-seconds--1505.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2008 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Baseball]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Inside Pitch 2008-12-21]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-inside-pitch-1499.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Dec 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[News out of Rhode Island on Dec. 17 was encouraging for Rocco Baldelli. The Rays outfielder, who returned in August from what was believed to be a mitochondrial disorder, said further tests by the Cleveland Clinic revealed he is suffering from a different]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Notes, Quotes 2008-12-21]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-notes-quotes-1500.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Dec 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Jason Hammel, who spent almost all of 2008 in the bullpen, has become a candidate for the rotation now that Edwin Jackson has been traded to Detroit. Hammel made five starts in April, then moved to the bullpen when Scott Kazmir came off the disabled]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Roster Report 2008-12-21]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-roster-report-1501.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Dec 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[As disappointed as they were to lose the World Series in five games, the Rays were encouraged by their future possibilities. Virtually all of their key players are under age 30 and under team control. The challenge going into the offseason will be to find]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Roster Report 2008-12-19]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-roster-report-1495.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Dec 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[As disappointed as they were to lose the World Series in five games, the Rays were encouraged by their future possibilities. Virtually all of their key players are under age 30 and under team control. The challenge going into the offseason will be to find]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Inside Pitch 2008-12-19]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-inside-pitch-1496.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Dec 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[News out of Rhode Island on Dec. 17 was encouraging for Rocco Baldelli. 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Hammel made five starts in April, then moved to the bullpen when Scott Kazmir came off the disabled]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mets upstaged Yanks with addition of two relievers  2008-12-16]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/mets-upstaged-yanks-with-addition-of-two-relievers--1498.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Dec 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Nice recession, huh? Guess that word didn't get toNewYork as theYankees and Mets were the biggest winners at last week's winter meetings. What happened in Vegas won't stay in Vegas, however, as it figures to have big impact on the standings next year and ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Roster Report 2008-12-19]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-roster-report-1491.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2008 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[As disappointed as they were to lose the World Series in five games, the Rays were encouraged by their future possibilities. Virtually all of their key players are under age 30 and under team control. The challenge going into the offseason will be to find]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Inside Pitch 2008-12-19]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-inside-pitch-1492.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2008 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[News out of Rhode Island on Dec. 17 was encouraging for Rocco Baldelli. The Rays outfielder, who returned in August from what was believed to be a mitochondrial disorder, said further tests by the Cleveland Clinic revealed he is suffering from a different]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Notes, Quotes 2008-12-19]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-notes-quotes-1493.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2008 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Jason Hammel, who spent almost all of 2008 in the bullpen, has become a candidate for the rotation now that Edwin Jackson has been traded to Detroit. Hammel made five starts in April, then moved to the bullpen when Scott Kazmir came off the disabled]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mets upstaged Yanks with addition of two relievers  2008-12-16]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/mets-upstaged-yanks-with-addition-of-two-relievers--1494.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2008 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Nice recession, huh? Guess that word didn't get toNewYork as theYankees and Mets were the biggest winners at last week's winter meetings. What happened in Vegas won't stay in Vegas, however, as it figures to have big impact on the standings next year and ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Once Teixeira signs, others likely to get deals fast]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/once-teixeira-signs-others-likely-to-get-deals-fast.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Mark Teixeira is holding up the free agent market all by himself. Once he signs, Ken Rosenthal says others will follow in a hurry.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Inside Pitch 2008-12-17]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-inside-pitch-1487.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Executive vice president Andrew Friedman left the winter meetings with a possible answer for the void in right field after acquiring Detroit's Matt Joyce for pitcher Edwin Jackson. Joyce, a 24-year-old, left-handed power hitter, hit .252 with 12 home runs]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Notes, Quotes 2008-12-17]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-notes-quotes-1488.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Derek Rodriguez of the White Sox organization was selected by the Rays during the Rule 5 draft. Rodriguez was 5-2 with a 3.29 ERA and two saves in 49 games in 2008, splitting his time between Class AA Birmingham and Class AAA Charlotte. --RHP Chad O]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Roster Report 2008-12-17]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-roster-report-1489.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[As disappointed as they were to lose the World Series in five games, the Rays were encouraged by their future possibilities. Virtually all of their key players are under age 30 and under team control. The challenge going into the offseason will be to find]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mets upstaged Yanks with addition of two relievers  2008-12-16]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/mets-upstaged-yanks-with-addition-of-two-relievers--1490.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Nice recession, huh? Guess that word didn't get toNewYork as theYankees and Mets were the biggest winners at last week's winter meetings. What happened in Vegas won't stay in Vegas, however, as it figures to have big impact on the standings next year and ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Inside Pitch 2008-12-17]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-inside-pitch-1481.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Executive vice president Andrew Friedman left the winter meetings with a possible answer for the void in right field after acquiring Detroit's Matt Joyce for pitcher Edwin Jackson. Joyce, a 24-year-old, left-handed power hitter, hit .252 with 12 home runs]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Notes, Quotes 2008-12-17]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-notes-quotes-1482.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Derek Rodriguez of the White Sox organization was selected by the Rays during the Rule 5 draft. Rodriguez was 5-2 with a 3.29 ERA and two saves in 49 games in 2008, splitting his time between Class AA Birmingham and Class AAA Charlotte. --RHP Chad O]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Roster Report 2008-12-17]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-roster-report-1483.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[As disappointed as they were to lose the World Series in five games, the Rays were encouraged by their future possibilities. Virtually all of their key players are under age 30 and under team control. The challenge going into the offseason will be to find]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mets upstaged Yanks with addition of two relievers  2008-12-16]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/mets-upstaged-yanks-with-addition-of-two-relievers--1484.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Nice recession, huh? Guess that word didn't get toNewYork as theYankees and Mets were the biggest winners at last week's winter meetings. What happened in Vegas won't stay in Vegas, however, as it figures to have big impact on the standings next year and ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yanks shedding salaries to go after more players 2008-12-14]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/yanks-shedding-salaries-to-go-after-more-players-1485.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[By shedding salaries like Carl Pavano's $11 million, the Yankees can add players and still cut costs. Ken Rosenthal explains.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mets upstaged Yanks with addition of two relievers ]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/mets-upstaged-yanks-with-addition-of-two-relievers-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Dec 2008 01:30:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Nice recession, huh? Guess that word didn't get toNewYork as theYankees and Mets were the biggest winners at last week's winter meetings. What happened in Vegas won't stay in Vegas, however, as it figures to have big impact on the standings next year and ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mets upstaged Yanks with addition of two relievers  2008-12-16]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/mets-upstaged-yanks-with-addition-of-two-relievers--1480.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Dec 2008 01:30:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Nice recession, huh? Guess that word didn't get to New York as the Yankees and Mets were the biggest winners at last week's winter meetings. What happened in Vegas won't stay in Vegas, however, as it figures to have big impact on the standings next year a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Roster Report 2008-12-15]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-roster-report-1475.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Dec 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[As disappointed as they were to lose the World Series in five games, the Rays were encouraged by their future possibilities. Virtually all of their key players are under age 30 and under team control. The challenge going into the offseason will be to find]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Inside Pitch 2008-12-15]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-inside-pitch-1476.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Dec 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Executive vice president Andrew Friedman left the winter meetings with a possible answer for the void in right field after acquiring Detroit's Matt Joyce for pitcher Edwin Jackson. Joyce, a 24-year-old, left-handed power hitter, hit .252 with 12 home runs]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Notes, Quotes 2008-12-15]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-notes-quotes-1477.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Dec 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Derek Rodriguez of the White Sox organization was selected by the Rays during the Rule 5 draft. Rodriguez was 5-2 with a 3.29 ERA and two saves in 49 games in 2008, splitting his time between Class AA Birmingham and Class AAA Charlotte. --RHP Chad O]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yanks shedding salaries to go after more players 2008-12-14]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/yanks-shedding-salaries-to-go-after-more-players-1478.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Dec 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[By shedding salaries like Carl Pavano's $11 million, the Yankees can add players and still cut costs. Ken Rosenthal explains.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yanks shedding salaries to go after more players]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/yanks-shedding-salaries-to-go-after-more-players.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Dec 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[By shedding salaries like Carl Pavano's $11 million, the Yankees can add players and still cut costs. Ken Rosenthal explains.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pinellas Tourism Enjoyed Rays' 1st Winning Season ]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/pinellas-tourism-enjoyed-rays-1st-winning-season-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Dec 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Study says the team generated 5 percent of overnight stays.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Team USA Comes Calling ]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/team-usa-comes-calling-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Dec 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Team USA Comes Calling]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Notes, Quotes 2008-12-12]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-notes-quotes-1472.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Dec 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Derek Rodriguez of the White Sox organization was selected by the Rays during the Rule 5 draft. Rodriguez was 5-2 with a 3.29 ERA and two saves in 49 games in 2008, splitting his time between Class AA Birmingham and Class AAA Charlotte. --RHP Chad O]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Roster Report 2008-12-12]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-roster-report-1473.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Dec 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[As disappointed as they were to lose the World Series in five games, the Rays were encouraged by their future possibilities. Virtually all of their key players are under age 30 and under team control. The challenge going into the offseason will be to find]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Inside Pitch 2008-12-12]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-inside-pitch-1474.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Dec 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Executive vice president Andrew Friedman left the winter meetings with a possible answer for the void in right field after acquiring Detroit's Matt Joyce for pitcher Edwin Jackson. Joyce, a 24-year-old, left-handed power hitter, hit .252 with 12 home runs]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[OF Jonny Gomes becomes free agent]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/of-jonny-gomes-becomes-free-agent.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Dec 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Tampa Bay Rays decided against offering Jonny Gomes a contract for next season, making the outfielder a free agent Friday.Gomes batted .182 with eight homers and 21 RBIs in 77 games this year as the Rays won the AL pennant. He was optioned to the Trip]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Notes, Quotes 2008-12-12]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-notes-quotes-1465.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Dec 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Derek Rodriguez of the White Sox organization was selected by the Rays during the Rule 5 draft. Rodriguez was 5-2 with a 3.29 ERA and two saves in 49 games in 2008, splitting his time between Class AA Birmingham and Class AAA Charlotte. --RHP Chad O]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Roster Report 2008-12-12]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-roster-report-1466.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Dec 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[As disappointed as they were to lose the World Series in five games, the Rays were encouraged by their future possibilities. Virtually all of their key players are under age 30 and under team control. The challenge going into the offseason will be to find]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Inside Pitch 2008-12-12]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-inside-pitch-1467.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Dec 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Executive vice president Andrew Friedman left the winter meetings with a possible answer for the void in right field after acquiring Detroit's Matt Joyce for pitcher Edwin Jackson. Joyce, a 24-year-old, left-handed power hitter, hit .252 with 12 home runs]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Preparing for departure  Details of the deal being worked out ]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/preparing-for-departure-details-of-the-deal-being-worked-out-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Dec 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Las Vegas - After an unexpected morning hiccup in negotiations, talks were back on track later Thursday for a trade that will sendMilwaukeeBrewers centerfielder Mike Cameron to New York for Yankees centerfielder Melky Cabrera.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Notes, Quotes 2008-12-12]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-notes-quotes-1458.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Dec 2008 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Derek Rodriguez of the White Sox organization was selected by the Rays during the Rule 5 draft. Rodriguez was 5-2 with a 3.29 ERA and two saves in 49 games in 2008, splitting his time between Class AA Birmingham and Class AAA Charlotte. --RHP Chad O]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Roster Report 2008-12-12]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-roster-report-1459.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Dec 2008 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[As disappointed as they were to lose the World Series in five games, the Rays were encouraged by their future possibilities. Virtually all of their key players are under age 30 and under team control. The challenge going into the offseason will be to find]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Inside Pitch 2008-12-12]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-inside-pitch-1460.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Dec 2008 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Executive vice president Andrew Friedman left the winter meetings with a possible answer for the void in right field after acquiring Detroit's Matt Joyce for pitcher Edwin Jackson. Joyce, a 24-year-old, left-handed power hitter, hit .252 with 12 home runs]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jays continue to window shop ]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/jays-continue-to-window-shop-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Dec 2008 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Blue Jays have been shopping the Bellagio lobby for a shortstop.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heilman, Chavez traded to Seattle for reliever Putz ]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/heilman-chavez-traded-to-seattle-for-reliever-putz-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Dec 2008 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[NOTEBOOK LAS VEGAS - The way the Mets and Yankees have been acting this week, they should have just had these winter meetings in New York.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wrapping up the winter meetings: American League]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/wrapping-up-the-winter-meetings-american-league.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Dec 2008 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[CC Sabathia was the big move. But as Ed Price sums up the state of the AL, he likes the Indians getting Kerry Wood.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mets add Putz to bullpen ]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/mets-add-putz-to-bullpen-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Dec 2008 08:35:29 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Mets obtained J.J. Putz from Seattle on Wednesday night as part of a three-team, 12-player trade that gives them a setup man for new closer Francisco Rodriguez.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yanks, Sox fans serve a purpose ]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/yanks-sox-fans-serve-a-purpose-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Dec 2008 08:35:29 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[By STEVE HUETTEL]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Roster Report 2008-12-11]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-roster-report-1454.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Dec 2008 08:35:29 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[As disappointed as they were to lose the World Series in five games, the Rays were encouraged by their future possibilities. Virtually all of their key players are under age 30 and under team control. The challenge going into the offseason will be to find]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Inside Pitch 2008-12-11]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-inside-pitch-1455.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Dec 2008 08:35:29 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Executive vice president Andrew Friedman headed to Las Vegas for baseball's annual winter meetings with a wish list shorter than in years past but basically the same need as every season: add offense and improve the pitching depth.  Friedman said the top ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Notes, Quotes 2008-12-11]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-notes-quotes-1456.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Dec 2008 08:35:29 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Edwin Jackson, a regular-season rotation mainstay who didn't start a game in the postseason, was dealt to the Tigers. Jackson made 32 appearances (31 starts) for Tampa Bay this year, going 14-11 with a 4.42 ERA. In exchange for Jackson, the Tigers s]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers acquire Jackson from Rays]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tigers-acquire-jackson-from-rays.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Dec 2008 08:35:29 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Tigers acquired right-hander Edwin Jackson from the Tampa Bay Rays on Wednesday for outfielder Matt Joyce, Detroit's second trade in three days at the winter meetings.Jackson is set to join a rotation alongside Justin Verlander, Armando Galarraga and ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pirates release 35-game Grapefruit League schedule ]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/pirates-release-35-game-grapefruit-league-schedule-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Dec 2008 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[LAS VEGAS -- Because of the World Baseball Classic, spring training will be a week longer in 2009. The Pirates today released their 35-game Grapefruit League schedule, which includes 19 home games (three more than last year).]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Inside Pitch 2008-12-10]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-inside-pitch-1449.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Dec 2008 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Executive vice president Andrew Friedman headed to Las Vegas for baseball's annual winter meetings with a wish list shorter than in years past but basically the same need as every season: add offense and improve the pitching depth.  Friedman said the top ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Notes, Quotes 2008-12-10]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-notes-quotes-1450.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Dec 2008 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Troy Percival underwent surgery on his back to relieve nerve pressure. He is expected to be ready by Opening Day. But, given Percival's injury woes in 2008 (hamstring, knee and back injuries that sent him to the disabled list on three occasions), th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Roster Report 2008-12-10]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-roster-report-1451.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Dec 2008 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[As disappointed as they were to lose the World Series in five games, the Rays were encouraged by their future possibilities. Virtually all of their key players are under age 30 and under team control. The challenge going into the offseason will be to find]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[BASEBALL NOTES]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/baseball-notes.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Dec 2008 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The American League may not have won the World Series this year, but it is still regarded as the superior league. The Red Sox have been the AL's premier team the past six years, but their quest for a World Series appearance in 2009 is far from a gimme. La]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[SUITORS KEEP AN EYE ON RAYS  2008-12-08]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/suitors-keep-an-eye-on-rays--1445.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Dec 2008 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Roster Report 2008-12-05]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-roster-report-1446.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Dec 2008 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[As disappointed as they were to lose the World Series in five games, the Rays were encouraged by their future possibilities. Virtually all of their key players are under age 30 and under team control. The challenge going into the offseason will be to find]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Notes, Quotes 2008-12-05]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-notes-quotes-1447.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Dec 2008 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Troy Percival underwent surgery on his back to relieve nerve pressure. He is expected to be ready by Opening Day. But, given Percival's injury woes in 2008 (hamstring, knee and back injuries that sent him to the disabled list on three occasions), th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Roster Report 2008-12-05]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-roster-report-1440.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Dec 2008 08:35:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[As disappointed as they were to lose the World Series in five games, the Rays were encouraged by their future possibilities. Virtually all of their key players are under age 30 and under team control. The challenge going into the offseason will be to find]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Notes, Quotes 2008-12-05]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-notes-quotes-1441.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Dec 2008 08:35:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Troy Percival underwent surgery on his back to relieve nerve pressure. He is expected to be ready by Opening Day. But, given Percival's injury woes in 2008 (hamstring, knee and back injuries that sent him to the disabled list on three occasions), th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Inside Pitch 2008-12-05]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-inside-pitch-1442.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Dec 2008 08:35:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Executive vice president Andrew Friedman headed to Las Vegas for baseball's annual winter meetings with a wish list shorter than in years past but basically the same need as every season: add offense and improve the pitching depth.  Friedman said the top ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays don't need much offseason help to stay good ]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rays-don-t-need-much-offseason-help-to-stay-good-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Dec 2008 08:35:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Don't expect the Rays to be big buyers this winter. Dayn Perry says that's not necessarily good news for the rest of the AL East.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Success starts at top]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/success-starts-at-top.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 07 Dec 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Leadoff hitters are best identified early and developed at the minor-league level. That's the reality behind the seemingly endless search for reliable ones in the big leagues, including on both sides ofChicago.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suitors keep an eye on Rays ]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/suitors-keep-an-eye-on-rays-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 07 Dec 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[By Aaron Sharockman]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Roster Report 2008-12-05]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-roster-report-1437.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 07 Dec 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[As disappointed as they were to lose the World Series in five games, the Rays were encouraged by their future possibilities. Virtually all of their key players are under age 30 and under team control. The challenge going into the offseason will be to find]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Notes, Quotes 2008-12-05]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-notes-quotes-1438.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 07 Dec 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Troy Percival underwent surgery on his back to relieve nerve pressure. He is expected to be ready by Opening Day. But, given Percival's injury woes in 2008 (hamstring, knee and back injuries that sent him to the disabled list on three occasions), th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Inside Pitch 2008-12-05]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-inside-pitch-1439.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 07 Dec 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Executive vice president Andrew Friedman headed to Las Vegas for baseball's annual winter meetings with a wish list shorter than in years past but basically the same need as every season: add offense and improve the pitching depth.  Friedman said the top ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Roster Report 2008-12-05]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-roster-report-1430.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Dec 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[As disappointed as they were to lose the World Series in five games, the Rays were encouraged by their future possibilities. Virtually all of their key players are under age 30 and under team control. The challenge going into the offseason will be to find]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Notes, Quotes 2008-12-05]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-notes-quotes-1431.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Dec 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Troy Percival underwent surgery on his back to relieve nerve pressure. He is expected to be ready by Opening Day. 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CARDINALS  ]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/deal-for-miller-is-reduced-to-one-year-contract-is-reworked-after-mri-reveals-a-tear-in-shoulder-cardinals-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Dec 2008 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A deal delayed had to be a deal redone when a tear was discovered in the pitching shoulder of Trever Miller, the lefty who said the Cardinals had pursued him since free agency opened.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cards deal for Greene ]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/cards-deal-for-greene-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Dec 2008 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The St. Louis Cardinals have attempted to address their question at shortstop by acquiring one of the league's largest enigmas.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[It's $102,230 for losing ]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/it-s-102-230-for-losing-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Dec 2008 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Without getting to the World Series, Red Sox players still did pretty well financially from Baseball's postseason.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays closer Percival has back surgery 2008-12-03]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rays-closer-percival-has-back-surgery-1429.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Dec 2008 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays closer Troy Percival had back surgery this week and is expected to be ready to return to the AL champions before opening day.The 39-year-old right-hander went 2-1 with a 4.53 ERA and a team-leading 28 saves this year, but also missed 42 gam]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Notes, Quotes 2008-12-04]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-notes-quotes-1416.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Dec 2008 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Troy Percival, who missed the entire postseason with an ailing back, had back surgery Dec. 2. 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A wild pitch and a throwing error in the bottom o]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Deal for Miller is reduced to one year Contract is reworked after MRI reveals a tear in shoulder. ]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/deal-for-miller-is-reduced-to-one-year-contract-is-reworked-after-mri-reveals-a-tear-in-shoulder-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Dec 2008 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A deal delayed had to be a deal redone when a tear was discovered in the pitching shoulder of Trever Miller, the lefty who said the Cardinals had pursued him since free agency opened.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[MLB clubs cutting ticket prices ]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/mlb-clubs-cutting-ticket-prices-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Dec 2008 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Major League Baseball franchises are reacting to the country's recession, as more than half of the 30 clubs are freezing or cutting season-ticket prices for 2009.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays closer Percival has back surgery]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rays-closer-percival-has-back-surgery.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Dec 2008 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays closer Troy Percival had back surgery this week and is expected to be ready to return to the AL champions before opening day.The 39-year-old right-hander went 2-1 with a 4.53 ERA and a team-leading 28 saves this year, but also missed 42 gam]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ 2008-12-04]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/-1422.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Dec 2008 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[NEW YORK (AP) - A full World Series share was worth $351,504 for the Philadelphia Phillies, below the record $362,173 set by the St. Louis Cardinals two years ago.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Notes, Quotes 2008-12-02]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-notes-quotes-1410.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Dec 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--OF Fernando Perez, who provided a big lift once he was promoted to the Rays in September, is working on his left-handed hitting with Leones del Caracas in the Venezuela Winter League. The switch hitter, named the Rays' minor league player of the year in]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Roster Report 2008-12-02]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-roster-report-1411.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Dec 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[As disappointed as they were to lose the World Series in five games, the Rays were encouraged by their future possibilities. Virtually all of their key players are under age 30 and under team control. 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A wild pitch and a throwing error in the bottom o]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Charley leads A-B past WVU Tech]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/charley-leads-a-b-past-wvu-tech.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Dec 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Tori Charley, a former South Charleston High standout, scored 19 points and grabbed 15 rebounds to lead Alderson-Broaddus to its first win of the season, a 73-48 decision over WVU Tech in a women's basketball matchup Monday evening in Montgomery.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pirates of the Caribbean: Brick by brick]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/pirates-of-the-caribbean-brick-by-brick.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Dec 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[GUERRA, Dominican Republic -- Perhaps it is designed to make Pittsburgh seem real to the youngsters who will play here.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[The sports world in 60 seconds  2008-11-30]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/the-sports-world-in-60-seconds--1415.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Dec 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Baseball]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Notes, Quotes 2008-12-02]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-notes-quotes-1404.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Dec 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--OF Fernando Perez, who provided a big lift once he was promoted to the Rays in September, is working on his left-handed hitting with Leones del Caracas in the Venezuela Winter League. 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A wild pitch and a throwing error in the bottom o]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Who's on first? ]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/who-s-on-first-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Dec 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Boston Red Sox have named former major leaguer and Tampa Bay Rays assistant coach Tim Bogar their new first base coach.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Dec 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Vikings will decide status of Artis Hicks Sunday]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[The sports world in 60 seconds  2008-11-30]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/the-sports-world-in-60-seconds--1409.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Dec 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Baseball]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Building(s) for the future The Pirates' Latin American Academy is a step in the right direction, but also needs a cohesive devel]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/building-s-for-the-future-the-pirates-latin-american-academy-is-a-step-in-the-right-direction-but-also-needs-a-cohesive-development-plan-for-players-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Dec 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[GUERRA, Dominican Republic]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Inside Pitch 2008-12-01]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-inside-pitch-1399.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Dec 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Rays manager Joe Maddon was looking ahead to spring training even while sitting behind the desk inside the visiting manager's office at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia before Game 4 of the World Series. 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Virtually all of their key players are under age 30 and under team control. The challenge going into the offseason will be to find]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Last pitch for Rice's supporters with his final Hall of Fame vote ]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/last-pitch-for-rice-s-supporters-with-his-final-hall-of-fame-vote-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Dec 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[My 2009 Baseball Hall of Fame ballot arrived in the mail the other day. I gave it a once-over and then put it aside. 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The challenge going into the offseason will be to find]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Inside Pitch 2008-11-25]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-inside-pitch-1380.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Nov 2008 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Joe Magrane is leaving the Rays' broadcast booth for the new MLB Network, a change that on the surface appears to be felt more in living rooms of Rays fans than in the Rays clubhouse. But that could change if Brian Anderson replaces Magrane. Anderson star]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Notes, Quotes 2008-11-25]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-notes-quotes-1381.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Nov 2008 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--No one within the organization will comment, but the scouts who watched LHP Scott Kazmir pitch feel he was not healthy during the 2008 season. They feel the elbow injury that shut down his spring training and forced him to miss the first month of the se]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sources: Pettitte talks with Torre about Dodgers]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/sources-pettitte-talks-with-torre-about-dodgers.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Nov 2008 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Andy Pettitte has spoken with Joe Torre about joining the Dodgers, sources tell Ken Rosenthal. Get the latest hot stove update.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Roster Report 2008-11-25]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-roster-report-1376.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Nov 2008 05:40:30 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[As disappointed as they were to lose the World Series in five games, the Rays were encouraged by their future possibilities. Virtually all of their key players are under age 30 and under team control. The challenge going into the offseason will be to find]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Inside Pitch 2008-11-23]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-inside-pitch-1372.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Nov 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Joe Magrane is leaving the Rays' broadcast booth for the new MLB Network, a change that on the surface appears to be felt more in living rooms of Rays fans than in the Rays clubhouse. But that could change if Brian Anderson replaces Magrane. Anderson star]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Notes, Quotes 2008-11-23]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-notes-quotes-1373.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Nov 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--No one within the organization will comment, but the scouts who watched LHP Scott Kazmir pitch feel he was not healthy during the 2008 season. They feel the elbow injury that shut down his spring training and forced him to miss the first month of the se]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Roster Report 2008-11-23]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-roster-report-1374.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Nov 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[As disappointed as they were to lose the World Series in five games, the Rays were encouraged by their future possibilities. Virtually all of their key players are under age 30 and under team control. The challenge going into the offseason will be to find]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Immortal Arenas waxes poetic ]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/immortal-arenas-waxes-poetic-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Nov 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Hot topics]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Inside Pitch 2008-11-23]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-inside-pitch-1366.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Nov 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Joe Magrane is leaving the Rays' broadcast booth for the new MLB Network, a change that on the surface appears to be felt more in living rooms of Rays fans than in the Rays clubhouse. But that could change if Brian Anderson replaces Magrane. Anderson star]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Notes, Quotes 2008-11-23]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-notes-quotes-1367.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Nov 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--No one within the organization will comment, but the scouts who watched LHP Scott Kazmir pitch feel he was not healthy during the 2008 season. They feel the elbow injury that shut down his spring training and forced him to miss the first month of the se]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Roster Report 2008-11-23]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-roster-report-1368.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Nov 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[As disappointed as they were to lose the World Series in five games, the Rays were encouraged by their future possibilities. Virtually all of their key players are under age 30 and under team control. The challenge going into the offseason will be to find]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fans Need To Back Rays ]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/fans-need-to-back-rays-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Nov 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[There's never a good time to raise ticket prices, especiALly now, with the economy spirALing south. But you have to give a hand to the Tampa Bay Rays for maintaining their ultra-fan friendly approach even when increasing ticket prices for 2009.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays unveil spring training schedule ]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rays-unveil-spring-training-schedule-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Nov 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Tampa Bay Rays will play 15 Grapefruit League games, plus an exhibition against the Puerto Rican NationAL Team, during their first spring training in Port Charlotte.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phils tab Proefrock to help new GM Amaro 2008-11-17]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/phils-tab-proefrock-to-help-new-gm-amaro-1371.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Nov 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Phillies, filling their last major front-office vacancy, have chosen Scott Proefrock for the role previously held by their new general manager, Ruben Amaro, Jr.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Inside Pitch 2008-11-21]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-inside-pitch-1362.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Nov 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Joe Magrane is leaving the Rays' broadcast booth for the new MLB Network, a change that on the surface appears to be felt more in living rooms of Rays fans than in the Rays clubhouse. But that could change if Brian Anderson replaces Magrane. Anderson star]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Notes, Quotes 2008-11-21]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-notes-quotes-1363.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Nov 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--No one within the organization will comment, but the scouts who watched LHP Scott Kazmir pitch feel he was not healthy during the 2008 season. They feel the elbow injury that shut down his spring training and forced him to miss the first month of the se]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Roster Report 2008-11-21]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-roster-report-1364.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Nov 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[As disappointed as they were to lose the World Series in five games, the Rays were encouraged by their future possibilities. Virtually all of their key players are under age 30 and under team control. The challenge going into the offseason will be to find]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phils tab Proefrock to help new GM Amaro 2008-11-17]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/phils-tab-proefrock-to-help-new-gm-amaro-1365.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Nov 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Phillies, filling their last major front-office vacancy, have chosen Scott Proefrock for the role previously held by their new general manager, Ruben Amaro, Jr.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Inside Pitch 2008-11-21]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-inside-pitch-1358.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2008 08:35:36 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Joe Magrane is leaving the Rays' broadcast booth for the new MLB Network, a change that on the surface appears to be felt more in living rooms of Rays fans than in the Rays clubhouse. But that could change if Brian Anderson replaces Magrane. Anderson star]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Notes, Quotes 2008-11-21]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-notes-quotes-1359.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2008 08:35:36 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--No one within the organization will comment, but the scouts who watched LHP Scott Kazmir pitch feel he was not healthy during the 2008 season. They feel the elbow injury that shut down his spring training and forced him to miss the first month of the se]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Roster Report 2008-11-21]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-roster-report-1360.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2008 08:35:36 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[As disappointed as they were to lose the World Series in five games, the Rays were encouraged by their future possibilities. Virtually all of their key players are under age 30 and under team control. The challenge going into the offseason will be to find]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phils tab Proefrock to help new GM Amaro 2008-11-17]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/phils-tab-proefrock-to-help-new-gm-amaro-1361.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2008 08:35:36 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Phillies, filling their last major front-office vacancy, have chosen Scott Proefrock for the role previously held by their new general manager, Ruben Amaro, Jr.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Inside Pitch 2008-11-20]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-inside-pitch-1354.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Nov 2008 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rays could use a closer, and Trevor Hoffman, a pretty good closer, could use a job. Baseball's all-time saves leader will not re-sign with the Padres, who pulled a $4 million offer off the table Nov. 11 and told Hoffman to look elsewhere for employmen]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Notes, Quotes 2008-11-20]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-notes-quotes-1355.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Nov 2008 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--CF B.J. Upton underwent surgery to repair the torn labrum in his left (non-throwing) shoulder. While his rehab may extend into spring training, the Rays expect Upton to be in the lineup on Opening Day. The injury cut into Upton's power production during]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Roster Report 2008-11-20]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-roster-report-1356.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Nov 2008 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[As disappointed as they were to lose the World Series in five games, the Rays were encouraged by their future possibilities. Virtually all of their key players are under age 30 and under team control. The challenge going into the offseason will be to find]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phils tab Proefrock to help new GM Amaro 2008-11-17]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/phils-tab-proefrock-to-help-new-gm-amaro-1357.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Nov 2008 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Phillies, filling their last major front-office vacancy, have chosen Scott Proefrock for the role previously held by their new general manager, Ruben Amaro, Jr.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Inside Pitch 2008-11-18]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-inside-pitch-1350.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Nov 2008 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rays could use a closer, and Trevor Hoffman, a pretty good closer, could use a job. 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The injury cut into Upton's power production during]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Roster Report 2008-11-18]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-roster-report-1352.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Nov 2008 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[As disappointed as they were to lose the World Series in five games, the Rays were encouraged by their future possibilities. Virtually all of their key players are under age 30 and under team control. The challenge going into the offseason will be to find]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phils tab Proefrock to help new GM Amaro 2008-11-17]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/phils-tab-proefrock-to-help-new-gm-amaro-1353.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Nov 2008 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Phillies, filling their last major front-office vacancy, have chosen Scott Proefrock for the role previously held by their new general manager, Ruben Amaro, Jr.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Inside Pitch 2008-11-18]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-inside-pitch-1345.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Nov 2008 08:35:45 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rays could use a closer, and Trevor Hoffman, a pretty good closer, could use a job. 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Upton had surgery on his left shoulder this week and the Rays expect him to be ready by opening day.Dr. James Andrews did the surgery Tuesday, Rays executive vice president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman said."We don']]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Inside Pitch 2008-11-13]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-inside-pitch-1321.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Nov 2008 08:35:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The run to the World Series threw a bit of a wrench into the offseason plans of Rays executive vice president Andrew Friedman. Normally, he's working on assembling next year's team by Oct. 1. This year, he had to wait another month before he could even th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Notes, Quotes 2008-11-13]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-notes-quotes-1322.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Nov 2008 08:35:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--CF B.J. 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The challenge going into the offseason will be to find]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays' Upton has surgery on left shoulder]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rays-upton-has-surgery-on-left-shoulder.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Nov 2008 08:35:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Tampa Bay center fielder B.J. Upton had surgery on his left shoulder this week and the Rays expect him to be ready by opening day.Dr. James Andrews did the surgery Tuesday, Rays executive vice president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman said."We don']]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays' Upton has surgery on left shoulder 2008-11-13]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rays-upton-has-surgery-on-left-shoulder-1325.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Nov 2008 08:35:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Tampa Bay center fielder B.J. 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The challenge going into the offseason will be to find]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Inside Pitch 2008-11-10]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-inside-pitch-1318.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Nov 2008 08:35:45 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The run to the World Series threw a bit of a wrench into the offseason plans of Rays executive vice president Andrew Friedman. Normally, he's working on assembling next year's team by Oct. 1. This year, he had to wait another month before he could even th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Notes, Quotes 2008-11-10]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-notes-quotes-1319.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Nov 2008 08:35:45 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--1B Carlos Pena became the first Ray in the franchise's history to win a Gold Glove. Pena made only two errors in 1,097 chances this season. 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The challenge going into the offseason will be to find]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Inside Pitch 2008-11-10]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-inside-pitch-1314.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Nov 2008 08:35:49 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The run to the World Series threw a bit of a wrench into the offseason plans of Rays executive vice president Andrew Friedman. Normally, he's working on assembling next year's team by Oct. 1. This year, he had to wait another month before he could even th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Notes, Quotes 2008-11-10]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-notes-quotes-1315.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Nov 2008 08:35:49 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--1B Carlos Pena became the first Ray in the franchise's history to win a Gold Glove. Pena made only two errors in 1,097 chances this season. 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The challenge going into the offseason will be to find]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Inside Pitch 2008-11-10]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-inside-pitch-1306.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2008 08:35:44 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The run to the World Series threw a bit of a wrench into the offseason plans of Rays executive vice president Andrew Friedman. Normally, he's working on assembling next year's team by Oct. 1. This year, he had to wait another month before he could even th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Notes, Quotes 2008-11-10]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-notes-quotes-1307.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2008 08:35:44 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--1B Carlos Pena became the first Ray in the franchise's history to win a Gold Glove. Pena made only two errors in 1,097 chances this season. 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Ken Rosenthal looks at their potential list.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Offseason will be dictated by what Yankees do 2008-11-04]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/offseason-will-be-dictated-by-what-yankees-do-1310.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2008 08:35:44 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The free agent market is better. The economy is worse. What will it all mean? Joel Sherman says it depends on the Yankees.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Baseball needs to work on its calendar 2008-11-04]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/baseball-needs-to-work-on-its-calendar-1311.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2008 08:35:44 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The rain-soaked World Series raised some red flags, and Ken Rosenthal says baseball's calendar could get even worse.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Value of Holliday, Atkins questioned 2008-11-08]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/value-of-holliday-atkins-questioned-1298.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Nov 2008 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Matt Holliday's Coors Field stats might not apply in St. Louis, which is why the Cards should be trade-skeptical, Ken Rosenthal says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Notes, Quotes 2008-11-07]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-notes-quotes-1299.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Nov 2008 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--1B Carlos Pena became the first Ray in the franchise's history to win a Gold Glove. 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Joel Sherman says it depends on the Yankees.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Inside Pitch 2008-11-03]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-inside-pitch-1264.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2008 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rays grew up during their amazing run to the World Series. They found out their young players were ready for prime time, as Evan Longoria, B.J. Upton, David Price and Matt Garza all took star turns at different times during the postseason. They saw th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Notes, Quotes 2008-11-03]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-notes-quotes-1265.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2008 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--SS Jason Bartlett insisted he made the right play in trying to score on Akinori Iwamura's groundball up the middle during the seventh-inning rally in the continuation of Game 5 of the World Series. He said that given another opportunity, he would do exa]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Roster Report 2008-11-03]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-roster-report-1266.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2008 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[As disappointed as they were to lose the World Series in five games, the Rays were encouraged by their future possibilities. Virtually all of their key players are under age 30 and under team control. The challenge going into the offseason will be to find]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[How the Phillies pulled it off]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/how-the-phillies-pulled-it-off.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2008 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Philadelphia Phillies, for just the second time in their 125-year history, are world champs.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Offseason will be dictated by what Yankees do]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/offseason-will-be-dictated-by-what-yankees-do.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2008 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The free agent market is better. The economy is worse. What will it all mean? Joel Sherman say it depends on the Yankees.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Baseball needs to work on its calendar 2008-11-01]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/baseball-needs-to-work-on-its-calendar-1269.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2008 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The above scene might look cute to you, but Ken Rosenthal says the fiasco that is baseball's calendar could get even worse.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays planning to work on new deal for Baldelli 2008-10-31]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rays-planning-to-work-on-new-deal-for-baldelli-1270.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2008 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Tampa Bay Rays hope to start talks soon on a new contract with right fielder-designated hitter Rocco Baldelli.Baldelli, who hit a solo homer in Game 5 of the World Series, was one of this season's inspirational stories.The 27-year old returned to play]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Inside Pitch 2008-11-03]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-inside-pitch-1263.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Nov 2008 06:20:24 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rays grew up during their amazing run to the World Series. They found out their young players were ready for prime time, as Evan Longoria, B.J. Upton, David Price and Matt Garza all took star turns at different times during the postseason. They saw th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Roster Report 2008-10-31]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-roster-report-1257.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Nov 2008 08:35:29 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: DH Cliff Floyd (slightly torn labrum in right shoulder) was removed from the World Series roster before Game 4. He said he would retire if he would need surgery to continue his playing career. RHP Troy Percival (sore back) didn't pitch Sept]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Inside Pitch 2008-10-31]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-inside-pitch-1258.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Nov 2008 08:35:29 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rays were dealing Wednesday night with the disappointment of losing the World Series. Eventually they will celebrate what they did accomplish. "I think right now we just have to take it all in. We lost the World Series -- it's not something to be prou]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Notes, Quotes 2008-10-31]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-notes-quotes-1259.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Nov 2008 08:35:29 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--SS Jason Bartlett made an aggressive attempt to score from second base in the seventh inning but got thrown out at the plate on a heads-up play by Phillies 2B Chase Utley. "It's a good baseball play on both sides," manager Joe Maddon said. "I liked what]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Baseball needs to work on its calendar 2008-11-01]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/baseball-needs-to-work-on-its-calendar-1260.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Nov 2008 08:35:29 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The above scene might look cute to you, but Ken Rosenthal says the fiasco that is baseball's calendar could get even worse.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays planning to work on new deal for Baldelli 2008-10-31]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rays-planning-to-work-on-new-deal-for-baldelli-1261.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Nov 2008 08:35:29 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Tampa Bay Rays hope to start talks soon on a new contract with right fielder-designated hitter Rocco Baldelli.Baldelli, who hit a solo homer in Game 5 of the World Series, was one of this season's inspirational stories.The 27-year old returned to play]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philly fans stream into streets to celebrate title 2008-10-30]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/philly-fans-stream-into-streets-to-celebrate-title-1262.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Nov 2008 08:35:29 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Tens of thousands of horn-honking, high-fiving Phillies fans streamed into the streets Wednesday night after Philadelphia won the World Series, celebrating the championship by knocking down traffic signals, spraying beer and shooting off fireworks.Fans ra]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Roster Report 2008-10-31]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-roster-report-1251.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Nov 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: DH Cliff Floyd (slightly torn labrum in right shoulder) was removed from the World Series roster before Game 4. He said he would retire if he would need surgery to continue his playing career. RHP Troy Percival (sore back) didn't pitch Sept]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Inside Pitch 2008-10-31]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-inside-pitch-1252.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Nov 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rays were dealing Wednesday night with the disappointment of losing the World Series. Eventually they will celebrate what they did accomplish. "I think right now we just have to take it all in. We lost the World Series -- it's not something to be prou]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Notes, Quotes 2008-10-31]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-notes-quotes-1253.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Nov 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--SS Jason Bartlett made an aggressive attempt to score from second base in the seventh inning but got thrown out at the plate on a heads-up play by Phillies 2B Chase Utley. "It's a good baseball play on both sides," manager Joe Maddon said. "I liked what]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Baseball needs to work on its calendar 2008-11-01]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/baseball-needs-to-work-on-its-calendar-1254.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Nov 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The above scene might look cute to you, but Ken Rosenthal says the fiasco that is baseball's calendar could get even worse.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays planning to work on new deal for Baldelli 2008-10-31]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rays-planning-to-work-on-new-deal-for-baldelli-1255.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Nov 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Tampa Bay Rays hope to start talks soon on a new contract with right fielder-designated hitter Rocco Baldelli.Baldelli, who hit a solo homer in Game 5 of the World Series, was one of this season's inspirational stories.The 27-year old returned to play]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philly fans stream into streets to celebrate title 2008-10-30]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/philly-fans-stream-into-streets-to-celebrate-title-1256.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Nov 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Tens of thousands of horn-honking, high-fiving Phillies fans streamed into the streets Wednesday night after Philadelphia won the World Series, celebrating the championship by knocking down traffic signals, spraying beer and shooting off fireworks.Fans ra]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Roster Report 2008-10-31]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-roster-report-1242.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Oct 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: DH Cliff Floyd (slightly torn labrum in right shoulder) was removed from the World Series roster before Game 4. He said he would retire if he would need surgery to continue his playing career. RHP Troy Percival (sore back) didn't pitch Sept]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Inside Pitch 2008-10-31]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-inside-pitch-1243.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Oct 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rays were dealing Wednesday night with the disappointment of losing the World Series. Eventually they will celebrate what they did accomplish. "I think right now we just have to take it all in. We lost the World Series -- it's not something to be prou]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Notes, Quotes 2008-10-31]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-notes-quotes-1244.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Oct 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--SS Jason Bartlett made an aggressive attempt to score from second base in the seventh inning but got thrown out at the plate on a heads-up play by Phillies 2B Chase Utley. "It's a good baseball play on both sides," manager Joe Maddon said. "I liked what]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Baseball needs to work on its calendar]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/baseball-needs-to-work-on-its-calendar.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Oct 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The above scene might look cute to you, but Ken Rosenthal says the fiasco that is baseball's calendar could get even worse.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays planning to work on new deal for Baldelli]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rays-planning-to-work-on-new-deal-for-baldelli.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Oct 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Tampa Bay Rays hope to start talks soon on a new contract with right fielder-designated hitter Rocco Baldelli.Baldelli, who hit a solo homer in Game 5 of the World Series, was one of this season's inspirational stories.The 27-year old returned to play]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays raise expectations for future]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rays-raise-expectations-for-future.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Oct 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[One remarkable ride is over, and the Tampa Bay Rays are already planning another.No stepping back to savor what they accomplished over the past six months. The AL champions want to make winning and going to the World Series an expectation."Our minds have ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[World Series draws record-low TV ratings]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/world-series-draws-record-low-tv-ratings.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Oct 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A small-market team and a short series often are guarantees of low television ratings for sports in this age of fractured audiences. The 2008 World Series added to that double whammy the disjointing impact of a long rain delay and a suspended game.The Phi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phils, fans set for World Series parade]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/phils-fans-set-for-world-series-parade.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Oct 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Many baseball fans here would not speak the "P" word in the anxious days leading up to the city's World Series title, lest they jinx the team.But now that the Philadelphia Phillies have claimed their second championship, everyone is talking about a parade]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philly fans stream into streets to celebrate title 2008-10-30]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/philly-fans-stream-into-streets-to-celebrate-title-1250.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Oct 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Tens of thousands of horn-honking, high-fiving Phillies fans streamed into the streets Wednesday night after Philadelphia won the World Series, celebrating the championship by knocking down traffic signals, spraying beer and shooting off fireworks.Fans ra]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bush congratulates Phils on World Series win]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/bush-congratulates-phils-on-world-series-win.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Oct 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[President Bush has called the president of the Philadelphia Phillies to congratulate the National League team on winning this year's World Series.White House spokeswoman Dana Perino said that Bush talked to David Montgomery, the Phillies' president, on Th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philly fans stream into streets to celebrate title]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/philly-fans-stream-into-streets-to-celebrate-title.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Oct 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Tens of thousands of horn-honking, high-fiving Phillies fans streamed into the streets Wednesday night after Philadelphia won the World Series, celebrating the championship by knocking down traffic signals, spraying beer and shooting off fireworks.Fans ra]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phillies 4, Rays 3]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/phillies-4-rays-3.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Oct 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Now that they've won the World Series, the Philadelphia Phillies get to celebrate with a parade down Broad Street on Halloween.Their costume problem is solved. They can go dressed as champions."It's bigger than I actually felt like it was," manager Charli]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Just like all season, Lidge nails it down]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/just-like-all-season-lidge-nails-it-down.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Oct 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Brad Lidge dropped to his knees and raised his arms in the air, screaming "We did it!" Catcher Carlos Ruiz ran out and leaped into Lidge's arms and, starting with a big tackle from Ryan Howard, everyone piled on.Just like he did all season, Mr. Perfect na]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Young Rays eye promising future]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/young-rays-eye-promising-future.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Oct 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[J.P. Howell wept, while some of his teammates spoke barely above a whisper. Through all of the disappointment, the Tampa Bay Rays made one thing clear: They arrived this season."It's powerful what we got done this year," manager Joe Maddon said after the ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[World Series winner has nice ring for Manuel]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/world-series-winner-has-nice-ring-for-manuel.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Oct 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Charlie Manuel looked up at the crowd that loved to boo him and had one message for the Phillies fans all wildly cheering him now."Who's the world champion?" he said repeatedly.Yo, Philly. You know the answer.Listening to the throaty chants bellowed by de]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rollins really does have team to beat]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rollins-really-does-have-team-to-beat.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Oct 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[No player backs up his bold words like Jimmy Rollins.The MVP shortstop made a splash in 2007 when he said the Phillies would be the team to beat in the NL East. They stormed back from a huge September hole to overtake the Mets and win the division. Rollin]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Roster Report 2008-10-30]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-roster-report-1240.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Oct 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: DH Cliff Floyd (slightly torn labrum in right shoulder) was removed from the World Series roster before Game 4. He said he would retire if he would need surgery to continue his playing career. RHP Troy Percival (sore back) didn't pitch Sept]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Inside Pitch 2008-10-30]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-inside-pitch-1241.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Oct 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rays were dealing Wednesday night with the disappointment of losing the World Series. Eventually they will celebrate what they did accomplish. "I think right now we just have to take it all in. We lost the World Series -- it's not something to be prou]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Whither the weather: Wacky World Series on hold]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/whither-the-weather-wacky-world-series-on-hold.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Oct 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Fall Classic? More like the Rainfall Classic.The threat of bad weather kept the World Series on hold Tuesday, leaving the Tampa Bay Rays stuck at a hotel in Delaware and the Philadelphia Phillies still close to a possible championship.Sooner or later, the]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cozy Rays ride out storm in Delaware]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/cozy-rays-ride-out-storm-in-delaware.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Oct 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Should the Tampa Bay Rays wind up taking the World Series back to Florida, the name of one of the heroes will not be found in the box score.Jeff Ziegler is the team's traveling secretary. Thanks to him, the AL champions were able to rest comfortably while]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Inside Pitch 2008-10-29]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-inside-pitch-1229.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Oct 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The suspension of Game 5 of the World Series was an inconvenience for the Rays but could work to their advantage. Their biggest edge is that Phillies ace Cole Hamels won't be pitching when the game resumes. "It's tough," Hamels said. "It's not how you wan]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Notes, Quotes 2008-10-29]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-notes-quotes-1230.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Oct 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP Scott Kazmir worked only four innings, walking a career-high-tying six. He became the first pitcher to walk six in a World Series game since Florida's Livan Hernandez in 1997. --1B Carlos Pena, who hadn't had a hit since Game 5 of the AL Championshi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Roster Report 2008-10-29]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-roster-report-1231.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Oct 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: DH Cliff Floyd (slightly torn labrum in right shoulder) was removed from the World Series roster before Game 4. He said he would retire if he would need surgery to continue his playing career. RHP Troy Percival (sore back) didn't pitch Sept]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phils can win World Series with 3 1/2 strong innings]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/phils-can-win-world-series-with-3-1/2-strong-innings.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Oct 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Now batting for the Phillies is anyone's guess.When Game 5 of this wacky World Series resumes Wednesday night, weather permitting, a pinch-hitter for Philadelphia will get the first crack at breaking a 2-2 tie. The Phillies also get to bat last - if neede]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Welcome back to Game 5: First up, a pinch hitter]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/welcome-back-to-game-5-first-up-a-pinch-hitter.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Oct 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Welcome back to the World Series. Leading off for the Philadelphia Phillies, a pinch hitter for October ace Cole Hamels.Here comes Tampa Bay manager Joe Maddon out of the dugout. Yup, he's going to make a pitching change before play even begins. Is that D]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phils, Rays suspended in 6th inning tied at 2]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/phils-rays-suspended-in-6th-inning-tied-at-2.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Oct 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[At the end of a strange and wet night that left the World Series in limbo, Scott Kazmir bumped into Cole Hamels in a corridor outside the Phillies clubhouse.Kazmir gave the Philadelphia ace a playful nudge, and the starting pitchers from Game 5 walked tog]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays relieved to keep playing]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rays-relieved-to-keep-playing.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Oct 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Tampa Bay Rays are not yet out of the cold and rain.The AL champions packed their bags for Florida on Monday, but wound up taking a much shorter trip when Game 5 of the World Series was suspended with the score tied 2-all in the sixth inning.Instead o]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Selig: No shortened Series games allowed]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/selig-no-shortened-series-games-allowed.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Oct 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA["I'd keep playing. I don't think the heavy stuff's gonna come down for quite a while." - Bill Murray as greenskeeper Carl Spackler in "Caddyshack."Bud Selig's weathermen kept telling him he'd get the game in, and the baseball commissioner was determined: ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Game 5, World Series riding on bullpens]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/game-5-world-series-riding-on-bullpens.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Oct 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Brad Lidge can usually watch eight innings before he warms up to finish a game. The Phillies closer might have a longer wait if he has to end Game 5 - whenever that happens.Game 5 is all on the bullpens after it was suspended because of rain in the sixth ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays-Phillies Preview 2008-10-28]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rays-phillies-preview-1223.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Oct 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Twenty-eight years of waiting for the Philadelphia Phillies to win their second World Series title could wind up being extended by 28 hours. Or perhaps longer as they attempt to resume Game 5 against the Tampa Bay Rays at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Inside Pitch 2008-10-28]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-inside-pitch-1224.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Oct 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The suspension of Game 5 of the World Series was an inconvenience for the Rays but could work to their advantage. Their biggest edge is that Phillies ace Cole Hamels won't be pitching when the game resumes. "It's tough," Hamels said. "It's not how you wan]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Notes, Quotes 2008-10-28]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-notes-quotes-1225.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Oct 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP Scott Kazmir worked only four innings, walking a career-high-tying six. He became the first pitcher to walk six in a World Series game since Florida's Livan Hernandez in 1997. --1B Carlos Pena, who hadn't had a hit since Game 5 of the AL Championshi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Roster Report 2008-10-28]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-roster-report-1226.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Oct 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: DH Cliff Floyd (slightly torn labrum in right shoulder) was removed from the World Series roster before Game 4. He said he would retire if he would need surgery to continue his playing career. RHP Troy Percival (sore back) didn't pitch Sept]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hamels gets chance to pitch Phillies to title]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/hamels-gets-chance-to-pitch-phillies-to-title.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Oct 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Cole Hamels got what he wanted: the chance to pitch Philadelphia to a World Series championship.The postseason ace is scheduled to start Game 5 on Monday night against Tampa Bay's Scott Kazmir in a rematch of last week's opener.The Phillies set things up ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phillies rock Rays 10-2, take 3-1 Series lead]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/phillies-rock-rays-10-2-take-3-1-series-lead.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Oct 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Ryan Howard could imagine the mayhem."It will be absolute bedlam," he said. "It will be one of the craziest places on Earth. It's kind of scary to imagine."First, though, the Phillies need one more win.Their 10-2 romp over the Tampa Bay Rays gave Philadel]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Notes, Quotes 2008-10-27]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-notes-quotes-1211.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Oct 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Manager Joe Maddon asked plate umpire Tom Hallion to keep an eye on the baseballs after noticing a dark splotch on Phillies starter Joe Blanton's cap. Hallion said he would, but nothing came of it. --OF/INF Eric Hinske, who was left off the roster for t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Roster Report 2008-10-27]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-roster-report-1212.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Oct 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: DH Cliff Floyd (slightly torn labrum in right shoulder) was removed from the World Series roster before Game 4. He said he would retire if he would need surgery to continue his playing career. RHP Troy Percival (sore back) didn't pitch Sept]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Inside Pitch 2008-10-27]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-inside-pitch-1213.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Oct 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rays have rallied at every other point this season. But now they face their toughest challenge. After Sunday's unimpressive effort in a 10-2 Game 4 loss to the Phillies, the Rays are down 3-1 in the best-of-seven series and have to win three consecuti]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ragged performance dooms Rays in Game 4]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/ragged-performance-dooms-rays-in-game-4.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Oct 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Confident and poised during an improbable run to the World Series, the Tampa Bay Rays are finally showing signs of being a young, inexperienced team overwhelmed by the moment.Evan Longoria and Carlos Pena are still hitless, normally sure-handed fielders a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays-Phillies Preview 2008-10-27]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rays-phillies-preview-1215.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Oct 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It's been 28 years since the Philadelphia Phillies secured the club's only World Series title with a decisive victory at home.The Phillies once again have a chance to clinch a title in front of their home crowd as they try to finish off the Tampa Bay Rays]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phillies 10, Rays 2]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/phillies-10-rays-2.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Oct 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Ryan Howard knows this place will go nuts with one more win."It will be absolute bedlam," he said. "It will be one of the craziest places on earth. It's kind of scary to imagine."Then again, who would've guessed Phillies pitcher Joe Blanton would shut his]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phils one win away after pounding Rays]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/phils-one-win-away-after-pounding-rays.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Oct 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Even their pitcher socked a ball into the seats.If Ryan Howard, the Philadelphia Phillies and their frustrated fans needed any more evidence this really might be their year, Joe Blanton gave it to them.Blanton became the first pitcher in 34 years to homer]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Inside Pitch 2008-10-26]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-inside-pitch-1200.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Oct 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rays were left looking for answers after a frustrating 5-4 walk-off loss to the Phillies. 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Eva! and struggled again at the plate Saturday night in a 5-4 loss that left the AL ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays thriving with flexible group of relievers]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rays-thriving-with-flexible-group-of-relievers.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Oct 2008 08:35:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[When the phone rings in Tampa Bay's bullpen, the call could be for anyone. That's just fine with these ready-to-go Rays, thriving in October thanks to a flexible group of relievers.Missing injured closer Troy Percival throughout the postseason, the Americ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[After so many years, Moyer makes his Series pitch]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/after-so-many-years-moyer-makes-his-series-pitch.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Oct 2008 08:35:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Every time he pitches these days, it starts an age-old debate about Jamie Moyer: Can someone who throws that slowly still win in the majors?At 45, he did just fine this season, leading the Phillies in victories. 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Trouble is, it might be a washout.According to weather.com on Friday evening, the forecast called for a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Beanie Maddon and her hoagies head to World Series]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/beanie-maddon-and-her-hoagies-head-to-world-series.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Oct 2008 08:35:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Beanie Maddon and her hoagies are headed to the World Series.On most days, the Tampa Bay manager's mom can be found slicing tomatoes and taking orders at Third Base Luncheonette, the sandwich shop where she's worked for nearly 50 years.On Saturday night, ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays-Phillies Preview]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rays-phillies-preview.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Oct 2008 08:35:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Perhaps a return to their hitter-friendly park will help awaken the Philadelphia Phillies' slumbering bats.That won't happen if Tampa Bay Rays starter Matt Garza continues giving opposing hitters nightmares.Garza is slated to take the mound Saturday night]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Game 2 of World Series receives 2nd-lowest rating]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/game-2-of-world-series-receives-2nd-lowest-rating.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Oct 2008 08:35:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Game 2 of the World Series was a thud on television.The Tampa Bays Rays' 4-2 victory Thursday night received an 8.1 fast national rating and 13 share on Fox, the network said Friday. 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"We answered these same questions going to Boston (in the AL Championship Series)," third baseman Evan Longoria s]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Notes, Quotes 2008-10-24]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-notes-quotes-1199.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Oct 2008 08:35:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--OF Rocco Baldelli made an against-the-book appearance in the lineup, starting against RHP Brett Myers, and made an impact on the game, including a running catch and laser-like throw to double off Jayson Werth to end the fifth. 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Upton's postseason groove.Tampa Bay's young, emerging star rebounded from a hitless World Series debut to give the Rays a much-needed spark offensively in a 4-2 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies in Game 2 on ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Baldelli still facing questions about his health]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/baldelli-still-facing-questions-about-his-health.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Oct 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Rocco Baldelli made a key throw and was at the center of a couple of big plays in Game 2 of the World Series.And most of the questions afterward centered on his health."I kind of accept it," Baldelli said. "I wish I didn't have to, but that's the situatio]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays 4, Phillies 2 2008-10-24]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rays-4-phillies-2-1189.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Oct 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Big Game James. That's quite a nickname for a pitcher with 32 major league wins.James Shields definitely deserved it Thursday night.Shields stymied the slumping Philadelphia Phillies, rookie David Price got the final seven outs and the plucky Tampa Bay Ra]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Upton, Rays rebound in Game 2 2008-10-24]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/upton-rays-rebound-in-game-2-1190.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Oct 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[B.J. Upton and the Tampa Bay Rays were everything they promised to be in Game 2 of the World Series - relaxed, confident and resilient.With Upton leading the way, the AL champions rebounded from a punchless offensive performance in a one-run, series-openi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phillies 3, Rays 2]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/phillies-3-rays-2.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Oct 2008 08:35:22 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Ryan Howard reached into the stands, stuck his glove into a cluster of fans and caught a foul pop for a key out. 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He had surgery Sept. 10, ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zobrist with a Z gets moment in the spotlight]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/zobrist-with-a-z-gets-moment-in-the-spotlight.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Oct 2008 08:35:22 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Rays manager Joe Maddon had one major surprise for Wednesday night's World Series opener, starting Ben Zobrist in right field, batting eighth.Zobrist had just two regular-season appearances in right, starting and playing six innings on May 28 against Texa]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phillies-Rays Preview]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/phillies-rays-preview.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Oct 2008 08:35:22 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With one win, the Phillies gained home-field advantage in the World Series. 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The comparisons were inevitable.Six years later, Kazmir and Hamels are certainly fulfilling those lofty]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phils pitcher to Phils fans: Stay patient]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/phils-pitcher-to-phils-fans-stay-patient.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Oct 2008 13:07:48 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Phillies pitcher Ryan Madson understands how excited Philadelphia fans got about the NL pennant, and realizes they're eager for more.In the meantime, the Phillies reliever had a message for them: Stay patient, at least until Game 1 Wednesday night against]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Inside Pitch 2008-10-22]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-inside-pitch-1174.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Oct 2008 02:00:30 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Gathered behind second base, champagne spraying, the Rays passed around the American League championship trophy and looked ahead to their next challenge, facing the Phillies in the World Series. The celebration started at 11:40 p.m. Sunday, when Akinori I]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Who would've thunk it? Rays-Phils in World Series]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/who-would-ve-thunk-it-rays-phils-in-world-series.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Oct 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Philadelphia Phillies got an early look at Tropicana Field, site of Wednesday night's World Series opener.Instead of waiting until the day before, they worked out Monday evening at the quirky ballpark. By the time the first pitch is thrown, they will ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phillies-Rays Comparison]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/phillies-rays-comparison.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Oct 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Regular SeasonSTARTERSAVGABRHHRRBICatcherRuiz, Phi.219 320 47 70 4 31Navarro, TB.295 427 43126 7 54First BaseHoward, Phi.251 61010515348146Pena, TB .247 490 7612131102Second BaseUtley, Phi .292 60711317733104Iwamura, TB.274 627 91172 6 48Third BaseFeliz, ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phillies-Rays Comparison 2008-10-21]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/phillies-rays-comparison-1166.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Oct 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[PostseasonSTARTERSAVG ABRHHRRBICatcherRuiz, Phi.200 3046 01Navarro, TB.268 412 11 05First BaseHoward, Phi.258 3158 03Pena, TB .333 368 12 38Second BaseUtley, Phi .250 3258 15Iwamura, TB.277 477 13 14Third BaseFeliz, Phi .192 2615 02Longoria, TB .]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays Postseason History 2008-10-21]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rays-postseason-history-1167.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Oct 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The postseason history of the Tampa Bay Rays:World SeriesNone.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays take day before preparing for Phillies]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rays-take-day-before-preparing-for-phillies.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Oct 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[They dropped their gloves, tossed their caps, ran in from the outfield and flung themselves into a pile near the pitcher's mound as if this were the start of the 100-meter butterfly.The Tampa Bay Rays, exuberant and champagne-soaked, now have to leave the]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Losing the tie that binds Rays, Phillies]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/losing-the-tie-that-binds-rays-phillies.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Oct 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Welcome to World Series, 2008. Let's meet our contestants.From Philadelphia, the losingest team in pro sports history. From Tampa Bay, a club that on opening day could have made a strong case for worst expansion franchise ever.Call it the Sad Sack Series,]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ALCS Game 7 sets viewers record for MLB on cable]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/alcs-game-7-sets-viewers-record-for-mlb-on-cable.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Oct 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Game 7 of the AL championship series drew the most viewers ever for a baseball game on cable television.Nearly 13.4 million people watched the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Boston Red Sox 3-1 on Sunday night on TBS, the network said Monday. That broke the mark ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vegas odds favor Rays to win Series over Phillies]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/vegas-odds-favor-rays-to-win-series-over-phillies.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Oct 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[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.Oddsmakers say enough bettors took the Rays early in the year at long-shot prices to]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Welcome, strangers! Rays, Phils reach World Series]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/welcome-strangers-rays-phils-reach-world-series.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Oct 2008 13:23:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Brad Lidge's only blemish this season came in the All-Star game. Turns out that loss means a lot more now.Because of that one slip-up, Lidge and the Philadelphia Phillies will open the World Series on the road - against the Tampa Bay Rays, the team with t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays Postseason History 2008-10-20]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rays-postseason-history-1161.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Oct 2008 07:03:47 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The postseason history of the Tampa Bay Rays:World SeriesNone.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays 3, Red Sox 1]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rays-3-red-sox-1.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Oct 2008 07:02:37 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Down to their last chance, the Tampa Bay Rays left no doubt they were World Series-worthy, after all.Believe it: Baseball's doormats have arrived.Going from worst to first, the young Rays completed a stunning run to their first pennant, holding off the de]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Inside Pitch 2008-10-20]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-inside-pitch-1163.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Oct 2008 07:00:35 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Gathered behind second base, champagne spraying, the Rays passed around the American League championship trophy and looked ahead to their next challenge, facing the Phillies in the World Series. The celebration started at 11:40 p.m. Sunday, when Akinori I]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Inside Pitch 2008-10-19]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-inside-pitch-1151.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Oct 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rays have gone to a lot of unprecedented places this season. One they would have liked to avoid is a Game 7 on Sunday against the more experienced Red Sox. "There's no other way," said Cliff Floyd, one of a handful of Rays to go through a Game 7. "The]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Notes, Quotes 2008-10-19]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-notes-quotes-1152.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Oct 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--CF B.J. Upton tied the AL record with his seventh homer of the postseason, matching Troy Glaus of the 2002 Angels, and the ALCS record for RBI with his 11th, matching David Ortiz of the 2004 Red Sox. --RHP Troy Percival, who was left off the roster for ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Roster Report 2008-10-19]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-roster-report-1153.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Oct 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: RHP Troy Percival (sore back) didn't pitch Sept. 22-24. He returned to action Sept. 25, but he was left off the roster for the AL Division Series and the ALCS. He was sent to pitch in Instructional League games in the hopes that he might be]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Red Sox-Rays Preview 2008-10-19]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/red-sox-rays-preview-1154.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Oct 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Tampa Bay Rays' success this season was vastly unexpected. Forcing another Game 7 in the AL championship series, meanwhile, shouldn't come as a complete surprise to the Boston Red Sox.After falling behind 3-1 in this ALCS, the Red Sox can cap yet anot]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Red Sox 4, Rays 2]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/red-sox-4-rays-2.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Oct 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Now look who's one win from the World Series.All but eliminated until their stunning turnaround, the Boston Red Sox played like World Series champs from the start and beat the Tampa Bay Rays 4-2 Saturday night to force a Game 7 in the AL championship seri]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[BoSox one win from another miracle comeback]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/bosox-one-win-from-another-miracle-comeback.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Oct 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[That's what Jonathan Papelbon and the never-say-die Red Sox pulled off Saturday, and what they need tonight in the ALCS finale.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[TBS problems keep first part of ALCS off air]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tbs-problems-keep-first-part-of-alcs-off-air.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Oct 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[TBS had technical difficulties that prevented it from showing live coverage of the first 20 minutes - and the first home run - of Game 6 of the American League championship series between Boston and Tampa Bay on Saturday night.The game started at 8:08 p.m]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Red Sox force Game 7 in ALCS]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/red-sox-force-game-7-in-alcs.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Oct 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Now look who's one win from the World Series.All but eliminated until their stunning turnaround, the Boston Red Sox played like World Series champs from the start and beat the Tampa Bay Rays 4-2 Saturday night to force a Game 7 in the AL championship seri]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays down to last chance to win AL pennant]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rays-down-to-last-chance-to-win-al-pennant.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Oct 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[They failed to finish it off in Fenway.They failed to finish it off at home.Now the Tampa Bay Rays are down to their last chance.Two days after blowing a seven-run lead in an 8-7 loss at Boston, Tampa Bay dropped a 4-2 decision at Tropicana Field in the A]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Young Rays expect to rebound in ALCS]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/young-rays-expect-to-rebound-in-alcs.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Oct 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The young, resilient Tampa Bay Rays are confident they have what it takes to close out Boston in the AL championship series.In fact, they find it humorous anyone would believe the team's psyche might have been irreparably damaged when the Red Sox kept the]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Red Sox work out, enjoy glow of comeback victory]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/red-sox-work-out-enjoy-glow-of-comeback-victory.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Oct 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The impact of Boston's amazing comeback against Tampa Bay in Game 5 of the AL championship series was still hard to comprehend for several Red Sox players before Friday's off-day workout."It really hasn't sunken in yet," outfielder Jason Bay said. "It was]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Inside Pitch 2008-10-18]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-inside-pitch-1144.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Oct 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rays say they won't have any trouble forgetting what happened Thursday night and looking forward to Game 6 on Saturday. They'd better. Because what happened Thursday was historic and horrible. They were seven runs up with seven outs to go to clinching]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Notes, Quotes 2008-10-18]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-notes-quotes-1145.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Oct 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--3B Evan Longoria and CF B.J. Upton each hit his sixth homer of the postseason. For Longoria, it was his fourth in as many games, breaking the ALCS record (shared by Bernie Williams, 2001 Yankees, and Rays teammate Carlos Pena, set moments earlier) and t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Roster Report 2008-10-18]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-roster-report-1146.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Oct 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: RHP Troy Percival (sore back) didn't pitch Sept. 22-24. He returned to action Sept. 25, but he was left off the roster for the AL Division Series and the ALCS. He was sent to pitch in Instructional League games in the hopes that he might be]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[What a game! Bosox make magical rally, save season]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/what-a-game-bosox-make-magical-rally-save-season.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Oct 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Perched on the right-field roof at Fenway Park, Dennis Eckersley could see it all slipping away from the Boston Red Sox.Heard it, too. No noise, no hope."People were just sitting there. I can't remember it ever being that quiet," the Hall of Fame pitcher ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays need to respond or else history won't be kind]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rays-need-to-respond-or-else-history-won-t-be-kind.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Oct 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Yes, Game 5 was a disaster for Tampa. But as Gerry Fraley points out, starting pitching, not momentum, is the key to Game 6.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Red Sox-Rays Preview 2008-10-17]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/red-sox-rays-preview-1149.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Oct 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Tampa Bay Rays have discovered just how difficult it is to knock the Boston Red Sox out of the postseason.Although the Rays have a 3-2 lead as the AL championship series heads back to St. Petersburg, the Red Sox appear to have the momentum after stavi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Champs get off the mat in style]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/champs-get-off-the-mat-in-style.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Oct 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Fans might have given up, but the Red Sox never did. It'll take a lot more to knock out these champs, Mike Vaccaro says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Roster Report 2008-10-17]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-roster-report-1134.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Oct 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: RHP Troy Percival (sore back) didn't pitch Sept. 22-24. He returned to action Sept. 25, but he was left off the roster for the AL Division Series and the ALCS. He was sent to pitch in Instructional League games in the hopes that he might be]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Inside Pitch 2008-10-17]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-inside-pitch-1135.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Oct 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rays say they won't have any trouble forgetting what happened Thursday night and looking forward to Game 6 on Saturday. They'd better. Because what happened Thursday was historic and horrible. They were seven runs up with seven outs to go to clinching]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Notes, Quotes 2008-10-17]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-notes-quotes-1136.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Oct 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--3B Evan Longoria and CF B.J. Upton each hit his sixth homer of the postseason. For Longoria, it was his fourth in as many games, breaking the ALCS record (shared by Bernie Williams, 2001 Yankees, and Rays teammate Carlos Pena, set moments earlier) and t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Red Sox rally from 7-0 deficit to stay alive]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/red-sox-rally-from-7-0-deficit-to-stay-alive.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Oct 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Fenway Park fell silent, and the Boston Red Sox were on the verge of going down without a whimper.Then baseball's comeback kings did it again.Trailing by seven runs with seven outs left in their season, the Red Sox pulled off the biggest postseason rally ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Red Sox 8, Rays 7]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/red-sox-8-rays-7.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Oct 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Fenway Park fell silent, and the Boston Red Sox were on the verge of going down without a whimper.Then baseball's comeback kings did it again.Trailing by seven runs with seven outs left in their season, the Red Sox pulled off the biggest postseason rally ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays revert to old ways, blow big lead in ALCS]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rays-revert-to-old-ways-blow-big-lead-in-alcs.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Oct 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[For eight playoff games and most of Thursday night, the Tampa Bay Rays looked like the best team in baseball.Then they reverted to their old ways.The Rays blew a seven-run lead in an 8-7 loss to the Boston Red Sox in Game 5 of the ALCS, cutting their lead]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[BoSox seem up to their old tricks again]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/bosox-seem-up-to-their-old-tricks-again.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Oct 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The BoSox are up to their old tricks. After Boston stunned the Rays in Game 5, Jeff Goodman says this ALCS has an eerie feel.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[BoSox rally to stun Rays in Game 5]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/bosox-rally-to-stun-rays-in-game-5.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Oct 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Down seven runs and running out of time, the Boston Red Sox weren't quite ready to go away.The defending World Series champions pulled off the major leagues' biggest postseason comeback in 79 years, beating the Rays 8-7 Thursday night on J.D. Drew's two-o]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Inside Pitch 2008-10-16]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-inside-pitch-1126.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Oct 2008 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rays put themselves in a good position with Tuesday's win -- a 3-1 lead that gives them three chances to clinch a spot in the World Series. Now they have to decide whom to put on the mound. Right-hander James Shields has been the scheduled starter, bu]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Notes, Quotes 2008-10-16]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-notes-quotes-1127.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Oct 2008 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--CF B.J. Upton said his left shoulder will still require surgery soon after the season's over, but it's feeling better enough that he's able to take a full swing again, to pull the ball to left field again and to hit home runs again -- five in his first ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Roster Report 2008-10-16]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-roster-report-1128.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Oct 2008 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: RHP Troy Percival (sore back) didn't pitch Sept. 22-24. He returned to action Sept. 25, but he was left off the roster for the AL Division Series and the ALCS. He was sent to pitch in Instructional League games in the hopes that he might be]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays swap starters for Game 5 against Boston]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rays-swap-starters-for-game-5-against-boston.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Oct 2008 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Tampa Bay Rays are giving Scott Kazmir the chance to pitch them into the World Series.The 24-year-old left-hander was moved up in the rotation so he could start in the potential AL pennant clincher against the Boston Red Sox on Thursday night at Fenwa]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays-Red Sox Preview 2008-10-15]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rays-red-sox-preview-1130.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Oct 2008 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[No longer major league baseball's doormats, the Tampa Bay Rays are one win from the World Series.Against the Boston Red Sox, getting that last win can be a tall order.The Rays look to continue their offensive surge, overcome Daisuke Matsuzaka and finish o]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[With Dodgers' season over, the real game begins]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/with-dodgers-season-over-the-real-game-begins.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Oct 2008 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Dodgers' season ended Wednesday night. Ken Rosenthal says now is when the real fun begins for free agent Manny Ramirez.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays have turned the tables on the bullies]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rays-have-turned-the-tables-on-the-bullies.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Oct 2008 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The days of the Rays getting pushed around are over. Mike Vaccaro says the kids in Tampa turned the tables on the bullies.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kazmir, not Shields, to start Game 5 for Rays]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/kazmir-not-shields-to-start-game-5-for-rays.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Oct 2008 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Scott Kazmir will pitch for the Tampa Bay Rays instead of James Shields in Game 5 of the AL championship series against the Boston Red Sox.Rays manager Joe Maddon made the switch Wednesday morning.Kazmir will try to beat Boston's Daisuke Matsuzaka and sen]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Inside Pitch 2008-10-15]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-inside-pitch-1117.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Oct 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rays put themselves in a good position with Tuesday's win -- a 3-1 lead that gives them three chances to clinch a spot in the World Series. Now they have to decide whom to put on the mound. Right-hander James Shields has been the scheduled starter, bu]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Notes, Quotes 2008-10-15]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-notes-quotes-1118.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Oct 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--CF B.J. Upton said his left shoulder will still require surgery soon after the season's over, but it's feeling better enough that he's able to take a full swing again, to pull the ball to left field again and to hit home runs again -- five in his first ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Roster Report 2008-10-15]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-roster-report-1119.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Oct 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: RHP Troy Percival (sore back) didn't pitch Sept. 22-24. He returned to action Sept. 25, but he was left off the roster for the AL Division Series and the ALCS. He was sent to pitch in Instructional League games in the hopes that he might be]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays 13, Red Sox 4]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rays-13-red-sox-4.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Oct 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[They fluttered in and rocketed out: Three more homers sent sailing over the Green Monster, and Tampa Bay was on its way to another blowout in Boston.Suddenly, the upstart Rays are one win from their first AL pennant.Evan Longoria hit his rookie-record fif]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Red Sox can't keep up with surprising Rays]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/red-sox-can-t-keep-up-with-surprising-rays.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Oct 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Boston thrives on ALCS comebacks, but after getting blitzed again by the Rays, Jeff Goodman says their charmed history is over.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Red Sox knuckle under, Rays surge to 3-1 ALCS lead]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/red-sox-knuckle-under-rays-surge-to-3-1-alcs-lead.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Oct 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[They fluttered in and rocketed out: Three more homers sent sailing over the Green Monster, and Tampa Bay was on its way to another blowout in Boston.Suddenly, the upstart Rays are one win from their first AL pennant.Evan Longoria hit his rookie-record fif]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays slam Red Sox for 3-1 ALCS lead]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rays-slam-red-sox-for-3-1-alcs-lead.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Oct 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[They fluttered in and rocketed out: Three more homers sent sailing over the Green Monster to help the Tampa Bay Rays blow out Boston for the second straight game and move within one win of their first AL pennant.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ellsbury, Baldelli sit for Game 4 of ALC,]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/ellsbury-baldelli-sit-for-game-4-of-alc-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Oct 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Boston Red Sox are putting slumping leadoff man Jacoby Ellsbury on the bench.J.D. Drew took over Ellsbury's spot at the top of the batting order for Game 4 of the AL championship series against Tampa Bay. Coco Crisp will play center field instead of E]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays-Red Sox Preview 2008-10-14]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rays-red-sox-preview-1125.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Oct 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Boston Red Sox felt pretty good about their chances in the AL championship series after winning Game 1 and having two pitchers who have won World Series clinchers waiting in the wings.Two losses later, they're hitching their hopes to a 42-year-old knu]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Notes, Quotes 2008-10-14]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-notes-quotes-1109.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Oct 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--OF Rocco Baldelli's comeback hit another high Monday when he hit a three-run homer in Game 3 of the ALCS. Baldelli, who didn't know if he would play again after being diagnosed in the spring with a mitochondrial disorder that causes muscle fatigue, admi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Roster Report 2008-10-14]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-roster-report-1110.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Oct 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: RHP Troy Percival (sore back) didn't pitch Sept. 22-24. He returned to action Sept. 25, but he was left off the roster for the AL Division Series and the ALCS. He was sent to pitch in Instructional League games in the hopes that he might be]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Inside Pitch 2008-10-14]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-inside-pitch-1111.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Oct 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rays got to this point with pitching and defense. And now they're flexing their muscle. The Rays hit an ALCS record-tying four homers in Monday's win, sparked by their new dynamic duo -- B.J. Upton and Evan Longoria. Each homered on Monday, giving the]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays-Red Sox Preview 2008-10-14]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rays-red-sox-preview-1112.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Oct 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Boston Red Sox felt pretty good about their chances in the AL championship series after winning Game 1 and having two pitchers who have won World Series clinchers waiting in the wings.Two losses later, they're hitching their hopes to a 42-year-old knu]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays homer 4 times over Green Monster, rout Boston]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rays-homer-4-times-over-green-monster-rout-boston.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Oct 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[B.J. Upton, Evan Longoria and the rest of the Tampa Bay Rays have quickly become a playoff monster.Upton hit a three-run home run and Longoria also homered off a suddenly shaky Jon Lester, then Rocco Baldelli and Carlos Pena cleared the Green Monster late]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays 9, Red Sox 1]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rays-9-red-sox-1.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Oct 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[B.J. Upton, Evan Longoria and the rest of the Tampa Bay Rays have quickly become a playoff monster.Upton hit a three-run home run and Longoria also homered off a suddenly shaky Jon Lester, then Rocco Baldelli and Carlos Pena cleared the Green Monster late]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lester's Game 3 struggles has BoSox feeling the heat]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/lester-s-game-3-struggles-has-bosox-feeling-the-heat.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Oct 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[That wasn't the Jon Lester Red Sox Nation was hoping to see. Jeff Goodman says let that be a lesson in premature hype.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Upton, Longoria lead Rays to rout of BoSox]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/upton-longoria-lead-rays-to-rout-of-bosox.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Oct 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[B.J. Upton, Evan Longoria and the rest of the Tampa Bay Rays are bashing their way through their first trip to the playoffs.Upton and Longoria homered off a suddenly shaky Jon Lester, and the power-packed Rays cleared the Green Monster four times to beat ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Red Sox LHP Lester, all better, unleashed on Rays]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/red-sox-lhp-lester-all-better-unleashed-on-rays.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Oct 2008 08:35:21 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jon Lester is pitching like an ace. Just don't call him that.The strapping Red Sox left-hander hasn't allowed an earned run in 14 innings this postseason. That followed 5 2-3 shutout innings in a Game 4 win that completed a sweep of the Colorado Rockies i]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Notes, Quotes 2008-10-13]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-notes-quotes-1103.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Oct 2008 08:35:21 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--3B Evan Longoria ended an 0-for-13 slump with three hits, including a two-run homer. --LHP David Price got his first major league win. He relieved RHP Dan Wheeler with one out in the 11th inning and, despite a walk, got out of the inning without allowin]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Roster Report 2008-10-13]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-roster-report-1104.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Oct 2008 08:35:21 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: RHP Troy Percival (sore back) didn't pitch Sept. 22-24. He returned to action Sept. 25, but he was left off the roster for the AL Division Series and the ALCS. He was sent to pitch in Instructional League games in the hopes that he might be]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Inside Pitch 2008-10-13]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-inside-pitch-1105.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Oct 2008 08:35:21 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rays could barely put into words their feelings after their 9-8, 11-inning, 5 1/2-hour win that evened the ALCS with Boston 1-1. "There's no words for that," reliever Trever Miller said. Executive vice president Andrew Friedman said it was a perfect r]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dodgers stand up to Phillies in Game 3 win]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/dodgers-stand-up-to-phillies-in-game-3-win.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Oct 2008 08:35:21 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Phillies threw the first two punches to take a 2-0 NLCS lead, but the Dodgers punched back in Game 3, Ken Rosenthal says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays-Red Sox Preview 2008-10-13]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rays-red-sox-preview-1107.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Oct 2008 08:35:21 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[As thrilled as the Tampa Bay Rays were by their extra-inning victory to even the AL championship series, the Boston Red Sox are pretty excited, too.With the series shifting to Fenway Park for the next three games, the Red Sox look to continue their domina]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays outlast BoSox in 11 to win Game 2]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rays-outlast-bosox-in-11-to-win-game-2.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Oct 2008 08:35:21 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[B.J. Upton and the Tampa Bay Rays won a game of home run derby with a shallow fly ball.Pinch-runner Fernando Perez dashed home on Upton's sacrifice fly in the 11th inning and the Rays outlasted the Boston Red Sox 9-8 early Sunday, evening the AL champions]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Roster Report 2008-10-12]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-roster-report-1093.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Oct 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: RHP Troy Percival (sore back) didn't pitch Sept. 22-24. He returned to action Sept. 25, but he was left off the roster for the AL Division Series and the ALCS. He was sent to pitch in Instructional League games in the hopes that he might be]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Inside Pitch 2008-10-12]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-inside-pitch-1094.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Oct 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rays could barely put into words their feelings after their 9-8, 11-inning, 5 1/2-hour win that evened the ALCS with Boston 1-1. "There's no words for that," reliever Trever Miller said. Executive vice president Andrew Friedman said it was a perfect r]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Notes, Quotes 2008-10-12]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-notes-quotes-1095.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Oct 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--3B Evan Longoria ended an 0-for-13 slump with three hits, including a two-run homer. --LHP David Price got his first major league win. He relieved RHP Dan Wheeler with one out in the 11th inning and, despite a walk, got out of the inning without allowin]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Price is right: Rays rookie wins Game 2 of ALCS]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/price-is-right-rays-rookie-wins-game-2-of-alcs.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Oct 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[David Price spent all season cruising through the minors, waiting for a chance to make a difference in the majors.He got that opportunity Saturday night in the AL championship series, and it was a huge relief for the Tampa Bay Rays.Price pitched out of a ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays beat Red Sox 9-8 in 11 innings, even up ALCS]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rays-beat-red-sox-9-8-in-11-innings-even-up-alcs.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Oct 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[B.J. Upton and the Tampa Bay Rays won a game of home run derby with a shallow fly ball.Pinch-runner Fernando Perez dashed home on Upton's sacrifice fly in the 11th inning and the Rays outlasted the Boston Red Sox 9-8 early Sunday, evening the AL champions]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays 9, Red Sox 8(11)]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rays-9-red-sox-8-11-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Oct 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[B.J. Upton and the Tampa Bay Rays won a game of home run derby with a shallow fly ball.Pinch-runner Fernando Perez dashed home on Upton's sacrifice fly in the 11th inning and the Rays outlasted the Boston Red Sox 9-8 early Sunday, evening the AL champions]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays 9, Red Sox 8(11) 2008-10-12]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rays-9-red-sox-8-11--1099.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Oct 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[B.J. Upton and the Tampa Bay Rays won a game of home run derby with a shallow fly ball.Pinch-runner Fernando Perez dashed home on Upton's sacrifice fly in the 11th inning and the Rays outlasted the Boston Red Sox 9-8 early Sunday, evening the AL champions]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Red Sox 8, Rays 8(11)]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/red-sox-8-rays-8-11-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Oct 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Dustin Pedroia hit two early home runs, then dashed home on Tampa Bay reliever Dan Wheeler's wild pitch in the eighth inning to leave the Boston Red Sox and Rays tied at 8 after 10 innings Saturday night in Game 2 of the AL championship series.After Bosto]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Baldelli's early return helping Rays]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/baldelli-s-early-return-helping-rays.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Oct 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Rocco Baldelli prepared for a quick escape, advising a couple of writers that he had "about one minute" for interviews because he was being summoned to a restricted area of the clubhouse.Fifteen minutes, and maybe a dozen questions later (not counting dup]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Notes, Quotes 2008-10-11]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-notes-quotes-1084.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Oct 2008 08:35:23 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LF Carl Crawford led off the seventh with a single, the Rays' first hit off Sox starter Daisuke Matsuzaka. --3B Evan Longoria continues to struggle, and is now mired in a miserable 1-for-16 skid since his smashing 3-for-3 postseason debut. --Dropping OF]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Roster Report 2008-10-11]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-roster-report-1085.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Oct 2008 08:35:23 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: 1B Carlos Pena (scratched left cornea) left Game 1 of the AL Division Series and did not play in Game 2. He returned to the lineup in Game 3. RHP Troy Percival (sore back) didn't pitch Sept. 22-24. He returned to action Sept. 25, but he was]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Inside Pitch 2008-10-11]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-inside-pitch-1086.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Oct 2008 08:35:23 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rays lost more than the opening game of the ALCS on Friday in the 2-0 defeat to the Red Sox. They also lost the home-field advantage they worked so hard to get over the previous six months. "We don't like losing at home," veteran Cliff Floyd said. "Yo]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dice-K pitches Red Sox over Rays in ALCS opener]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/dice-k-pitches-red-sox-over-rays-in-alcs-opener.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Oct 2008 08:35:23 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Daisuke Matsuzaka's brilliant escape act bewildered Tampa Bay and put the Boston Red Sox on top in the AL championship series.Matsuzaka took a no-hit bid into the seventh inning and worked out of trouble all game, pitching the defending World Series champ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Red Sox 2, Rays 0]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/red-sox-2-rays-0.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Oct 2008 08:35:23 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Daisuke Matsuzaka's brilliant escape act bewildered Tampa Bay and put the Boston Red Sox on top in the AL championship series.Matsuzaka took a no-hit bid into the seventh inning and worked out of trouble all game, pitching the defending World Series champ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Red Sox-Rays Preview 2008-10-11]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/red-sox-rays-preview-1089.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Oct 2008 08:35:23 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The depth of quality starting pitching on the Boston Red Sox gave manager Terry Francona the luxury of giving Josh Beckett as much time to heal as necessary in both the AL division series last week, and now the league championship series.Beckett and the R]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays fail to get key hit in Game 1 of ALCS]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rays-fail-to-get-key-hit-in-game-1-of-alcs.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Oct 2008 08:35:23 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Evan Longoria and Cliff Floyd failed to come through in key at-bats. Carl Crawford barely missed a sliding catch. James Shields was outpitched by Daisuke Matsuzaka.Finally resembling the playoff newcomers they are, the young Rays fell just short several t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Red Sox 2, Rays 0 2008-10-11]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/red-sox-2-rays-0-1091.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Oct 2008 08:35:23 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Unhittable most of the game, Daisuke Matsuzaka and the Boston Red Sox taught Tampa Bay all about dominant postseason pitching.Matsuzaka took a no-hit bid into the seventh inning and the defending World Series champions played a little better in every way,]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dice-K baffles Rays as Sox win Game 1]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/dice-k-baffles-rays-as-sox-win-game-1.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Oct 2008 08:35:23 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Unhittable most of the game, Daisuke Matsuzaka and the Boston Red Sox taught Tampa Bay all about dominant postseason pitching.Matsuzaka took a no-hit bid into the seventh inning and the defending World Series champions played a little better in every way,]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays ready for ALCS ... and rivalry with Red Sox]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rays-ready-for-alcs-and-rivalry-with-red-sox.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Oct 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Boston Red Sox and Tampa Bay Rays insist they plan to take each other on with bats, not fists."Bad blood?" smiling Boston slugger David Ortiz said. "There's no bad blood. This is not the WWF. It's a baseball game, bro."I mean, come on. I walk out ther]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Inside Pitch 2008-10-10]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-inside-pitch-1077.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Oct 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Since other Division Series wasn't over at the time, the Rays tried to say the appropriate things about how they didn't care whether they played the Red Sox or the Angels. But after Boston advanced to the AL Championship Series, it was obvious the Rays go]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Notes, Quotes 2008-10-10]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-notes-quotes-1078.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Oct 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Edwin Jackson will be added to the Rays' roster for the AL Championship Series. Tampa Bay is deactivating OF/INF Eric Hinske, who didn't get into the AL Division Series. Hinske won a World Series ring with the Red Sox last year. --LF Carl Crawford w]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Roster Report 2008-10-10]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-roster-report-1079.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Oct 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: 1B Carlos Pena (scratched left cornea) left Game 1 of the AL Division Series and did not play in Game 2. He returned to the lineup in Game 3. RHP Troy Percival (sore back) didn't pitch Sept. 22-24. He returned to action Sept. 25, but he was]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[2008 Tampa Bay Rays Playoff Roster 2008-10-10]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/2008-tampa-bay-rays-playoff-roster-1080.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Oct 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Manager: Joe MaddonNo. PlayerB T Born Ht WtCatchers30 Navarro, Dioner S R 02-09-1984 5-920541 Hernandez, Michel R R 08-12-1978 6-0211Infielders1 Iwamura, AkinoriL R 02-09-1979 5-91763 Longoria, EvanR R 10-07-1985 6-22108 Bartlett, Jason R R 10-30-1979 6-0]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Red Sox-Rays Preview 2008-10-10]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/red-sox-rays-preview-1081.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Oct 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Few truly believed the Boston Red Sox were capable of burying their past and winning a World Series title until Terry Francona's 2004 squad staged one of baseball's greatest postseason comebacks to win the franchise's first championship in 86 years.The Ta]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Red Sox gambling there'll be a Game 7]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/red-sox-gambling-there-ll-be-a-game-7.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Oct 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Red Sox rotation is set up to win the ALCS in seven games, but Ken Rosenthal has doubts about whether it'll get that far.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays crashing the postseason party 2008-10-08]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rays-crashing-the-postseason-party-1083.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Oct 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Do more with less is a pretty common rally cry these days, but the Rays are actually doing it. Tracy Ringolsby explains how.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Inside Pitch 2008-10-09]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-inside-pitch-1072.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Oct 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Since other Division Series wasn't over at the time, the Rays tried to say the appropriate things about how they didn't care whether they played the Red Sox or the Angels. But after Boston advanced to the AL Championship Series, it was obvious the Rays go]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Confident Rays prepare to take on Red Sox in ALCS]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/confident-rays-prepare-to-take-on-red-sox-in-alcs.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Oct 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Young, eager and brimming with confidence.The surprising Tampa Bay Rays spent the entire season dispelling the notion that they were too inexperienced to compete with the Boston Red Sox, and the AL East champions aren't about to stop believing in themselv]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays crashing the postseason party]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rays-crashing-the-postseason-party.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Oct 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Do more with less is a pretty common rally cry these days, but the Rays are actually doing it. Tracy Ringolsby explains how.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays? Red Sox? Torre? It's rough for the Yankees]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rays-red-sox-torre-it-s-rough-for-the-yankees.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Oct 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Red Sox, Rays and Joe Torre all popped the champagne this week. Ian O'Connor says it's enough to drive the Yankees to drink.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Notes, Quotes 2008-10-09]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-notes-quotes-1070.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Oct 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LF Carl Crawford was struck on the side of the face by Dioner Navarro's bat during pregame warmups, was doubled over and bleeding, and was rushed into the clubhouse for medical attention. But he played with no repercussions. --3B Evan Longoria went just]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Roster Report 2008-10-09]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-roster-report-1071.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Oct 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: 1B Carlos Pena (scratched left cornea) left Game 1 of the AL Division Series and did not play in Game 2. He returned to the lineup in Game 3. RHP Troy Percival (sore back) didn't pitch Sept. 22-24. He returned to action Sept. 25, but he was]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[2008 Tampa Bay Rays Playoff Roster]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/2008-tampa-bay-rays-playoff-roster.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Oct 2008 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Manager: Joe MaddonNo. PlayerB T Born Ht WtCatchers30 Navarro, Dioner S R 02-09-1984 5-920541 Hernandez, Michel R R 08-12-1978 6-0211Infielders1 Iwamura, AkinoriL R 02-09-1979 5-91763 Longoria, EvanR R 10-07-1985 6-22108 Bartlett, Jason R R 10-30-1979 6-0]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays Postseason History]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rays-postseason-history.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Oct 2008 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The postseason history of the Tampa Bay Rays:World SeriesNone.League Championship SeriesNone.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Driven reliever Balfour helps Rays reach ALCS]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/driven-reliever-balfour-helps-rays-reach-alcs.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Oct 2008 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Grant Balfour is unapologetic.And, if his shouting and swearing on the mound occasionally riles an opposing batter, then so be it."That's what I've been doing all year long," he said. "I'm not going to change."The ALCS-bound Rays wouldn't have it any othe]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phillies have long history of painful losses]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/phillies-have-long-history-of-painful-losses.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Oct 2008 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With the Cubs out, where do we turn for our lovable loser fix? Randy Hill says Philly's got the second half of that covered.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[A look at all the World Series possibilities]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/a-look-at-all-the-world-series-possibilities.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Oct 2008 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Everyone wants Dodgers-Red Sox, but Dayn Perry says any of the four possible World Series matchups will be compelling.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays debunking the myth of postseason experience]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rays-debunking-the-myth-of-postseason-experience.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Oct 2008 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[They say you need playoff experience to win in October. Mark Kriegel doesn't buy it &#151; and says the Rays will prove his point.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Inside Pitch 2008-10-07]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-inside-pitch-1068.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Oct 2008 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Since other Division Series wasn't over at the time, the Rays tried to say the appropriate things about how they didn't care whether they played the Red Sox or the Angels. But after Boston advanced to the AL Championship Series, it was obvious the Rays go]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Notes, Quotes 2008-10-07]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-notes-quotes-1069.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Oct 2008 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LF Carl Crawford was struck on the side of the face by Dioner Navarro's bat during pregame warmups, was doubled over and bleeding, and was rushed into the clubhouse for medical attention. But he played with no repercussions. --3B Evan Longoria went just]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Inside Pitch 2008-10-07]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-inside-pitch-1054.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Oct 2008 08:35:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Since other Division Series wasn't over at the time, the Rays tried to say the appropriate things about how they didn't care whether they played the Red Sox or the Angels. But after Boston advanced to the AL Championship Series, it was obvious the Rays go]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Notes, Quotes 2008-10-07]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-notes-quotes-1055.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Oct 2008 08:35:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LF Carl Crawford was struck on the side of the face by Dioner Navarro's bat during pregame warmups, was doubled over and bleeding, and was rushed into the clubhouse for medical attention. But he played with no repercussions. --3B Evan Longoria went just]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Roster Report 2008-10-07]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-roster-report-1056.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Oct 2008 08:35:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: 1B Carlos Pena (scratched left cornea) left Game 1 of the AL Division Series and did not play in Game 2. He returned to the lineup in Game 3. RHP Troy Percival (sore back) didn't pitch Sept. 22-24. He returned to action Sept. 25, but he was]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays 6, White Sox 2 2008-10-07]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rays-6-white-sox-2-1057.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Oct 2008 08:35:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[They rushed toward the mound, these remarkable Rays, and immediately formed a circle. Jumping together like fraternity brothers, they resembled party regulars in the postseason.Worst in the majors last year, Tampa Bay will play for a spot in the World Ser]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Upton, Rays heading in the right direction]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/upton-rays-heading-in-the-right-direction.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Oct 2008 08:35:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rays are moving on to the ALCS thanks in part to a change of direction by their Game 4 hero, Gerry Fraley says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Strong management has Rays heading to ALCS]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/strong-management-has-rays-heading-to-alcs.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Oct 2008 08:35:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Hey small-market teams, if you're seeking a plan for success, look at what the Rays' management has done, Ken Rosenthal says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays top ChiSox, advance to ALCS]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rays-top-chisox-advance-to-alcs.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Oct 2008 08:35:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[B.J. Upton and these Tampa Bay Rays are headed home - to get ready for the American League championship series.Worst in the majors last year, the Rays will play for a spot in the World Series after finishing off the Chicago White Sox 6-2 Monday in Game 4 ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Youth has everything to do with White Sox survival 2008-10-07]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/youth-has-everything-to-do-with-white-sox-survival-1061.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Oct 2008 08:35:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[John Danks delivered for the ChiSox on Sunday. Gerry Fraley says it's now up to another youngster to keep Chicago's season alive.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Notes, Quotes 2008-10-06]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-notes-quotes-1045.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Troy Percival (back tightness) threw an inning in an Instructional League game Saturday and likely will do so again Monday. He is hoping to return to the Rays' active roster for a later postseason round. "He said he felt pretty good," Tampa Bay mana]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Roster Report 2008-10-06]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-roster-report-1046.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: 1B Carlos Pena (scratched left cornea) left Game 1 of the AL Division Series and did not play in Game 2. He returned to the lineup in Game 3. RHP Troy Percival (sore back) didn't pitch Sept. 22-24. He returned to action Sept. 25, but he was]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Inside Pitch 2008-10-06]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-inside-pitch-1047.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Losing one game to the White Sox on Sunday is not that big a deal. The Rays still have a two games to one lead and need just one more win to win the AL Division Series and advance to the AL Championship Series. But it was the difference in how they played]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays' Matt Garza struggles with footing, command]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rays-matt-garza-struggles-with-footing-command.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The ditch at the front of the mound really didn't bother Matt Garza.What made him cringe were two leadoff walks, a three-run fourth and his inability to help Tampa Bay complete a sweep against the Chicago White Sox on Sunday in their division series.Garza]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Youth has everything to do with White Sox survival]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/youth-has-everything-to-do-with-white-sox-survival.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[John Danks delivered for the ChiSox on Sunday. Gerry Fraley says it's now up to another youngster to keep Chicago's season alive.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays-White Sox Preview 2008-10-06]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rays-white-sox-preview-1050.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Chicago White continue to be at their best when facing elimination.The White Sox look for a second straight home victory to even their AL division series when they face the Tampa Bay Rays in Game 4 on Monday.Playing to keep its season alive is nothing]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[White Sox 5, Rays 3]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/white-sox-5-rays-3.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Thanks to John Danks and the White Sox, Chicago still has one team standing.For the second time in less than a week, Danks pitched a strong game to save the season as the White Sox beat Tampa Bay 5-3 Sunday and trimmed the Rays' lead in the opening-round ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Danks helps ChiSox avoid elimination vs. Rays]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/danks-helps-chisox-avoid-elimination-vs-rays.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Thanks to John Danks and the White Sox, Chicago still has one team standing.Danks pitched another big game to save the season and well-traveled DeWayne Wise delivered a two-run double as the White Sox beat Tampa Bay 5-3 Sunday, trimming the Rays' lead in ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bullpen is what truly sets Rays apart 2008-10-05]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/bullpen-is-what-truly-sets-rays-apart-1053.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rays have youth and speed on their side. But Gerry Fraley says it's their bullpen that's been killing the White Sox.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Roster Report 2008-10-05]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-roster-report-1037.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Oct 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: 1B Carlos Pena (scratched left cornea) left Game 1 of the ALDS and did not play in Game 2, but he expects to play in Game 3. RHP Troy Percival (sore back) didn't pitch Sept. 22-24. He returned to action Sept. 25, but he was left off the ros]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Inside Pitch 2008-10-05]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-inside-pitch-1038.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Oct 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rays made a name for themselves during the regular season by finding a way to win. Now they're doing it in the glare of the October spotlight. 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Pena said he expects to be ready to play on Sunday. --2B Akinori Iwamura became the fifth Japanes]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays loose before potential clincher]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rays-loose-before-potential-clincher.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Oct 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Relaxed and loose, some of the Tampa Bay Rays wore ski caps and earflaps for a workout Saturday, only to find sunny skies and crisp temperatures not requiring extra protection.The Rays were ready for the elements. Then again, they were prepared for everyt]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays-White Sox Preview 2008-10-04]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rays-white-sox-preview-1041.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Oct 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It's been a breakthrough year for the Tampa Bay Rays, who posted their first winning season and advanced to the playoffs for the first time with their first division title. After winning the first two postseason games in franchise history, the club is on ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bullpen is what truly sets Rays apart 2008-10-05]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/bullpen-is-what-truly-sets-rays-apart-1042.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Oct 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rays have youth and speed on their side. But Gerry Fraley says it's their bullpen that's been killing the White Sox.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Unlike other imports, Iwamura is a keeper  2008-10-04]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/unlike-other-imports-iwamura-is-a-keeper--1043.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Oct 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Unlike fellow import Kosuke Fukudome, Akinori Iwamura is earning his keep. Ken Rosenthal reacts to the Rays' Game 2 win.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays move to within one win of ALCS 2008-10-04]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rays-move-to-within-one-win-of-alcs-1044.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Oct 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The young, resilient Rays are one win from breezing into the American League championship series.All-Star Scott Kazmir settled down after a shaky start, Akinori Iwamura hit a go-ahead, two-run homer and the AL East champions beat the Chicago White Sox 6-2]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Inside Pitch 2008-10-04]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-inside-pitch-1028.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Oct 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rays made a name for themselves during the regular season by finding a way to win. Now they're doing it in the glare of the October spotlight. The Rays rallied for another impressive win Friday, and it was another team effort as they overcame a shaky ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Notes, Quotes 2008-10-04]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-notes-quotes-1029.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Oct 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--1B Carlos Pena was in the original lineup but was scratched about a half-hour before game time because he continued to have blurred vision in his left eye. 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But Gerry Fraley says it's their bullpen that's been killing the White Sox.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays 6, White Sox 2]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rays-6-white-sox-2.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Oct 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Young, resilient and a victory away from the American League championship series. The Rays are breezing through the playoffs, much as they did during the regular season.All-Star Scott Kazmir settled down after a shaky start, Akinori Iwamura hit a go-ahead]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Unlike other imports, Iwamura is a keeper ]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/unlike-other-imports-iwamura-is-a-keeper-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Oct 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Unlike fellow import Kosuke Fukudome, Akinori Iwamura is earning his keep. Ken Rosenthal reacts to the Rays' Game 2 win.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays move to within one win of ALCS]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rays-move-to-within-one-win-of-alcs.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Oct 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The young, resilient Rays are one win from breezing into the American League championship series.All-Star Scott Kazmir settled down after a shaky start, Akinori Iwamura hit a go-ahead, two-run homer and the AL East champions beat the Chicago White Sox 6-2]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays' Pena misses game with blurred vision]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rays-pena-misses-game-with-blurred-vision.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Oct 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Tampa Bay's Carlos Pena was scratched from the lineup for Game 2 of the Rays' first-round playoff series against the Chicago White Sox because of slightly blurred vision in his left eye Friday.The slugger, who led the AL East champions with 31 homers and ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[White Sox-Rays Preview 2008-10-03]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/white-sox-rays-preview-1036.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Oct 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[While it took more than a decade for the Tampa Bay Rays to make their first postseason appearance, it seems Evan Longoria and the AL East champs won't be content with just having made the playoffs.The Rays look to take a 2-0 lead in their AL division seri]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Inside Pitch 2008-10-03]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-inside-pitch-1019.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Oct 2008 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Whatever nerves the Rays had for their first playoff appearance disappeared quickly Thursday. 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LF Carl Crawford (right middle finger tendon subluxation) went on the 15-day disabled list Aug. 10. He underwent surgery Aug. 14 to repair the]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[White Sox-Rays Preview 2008-10-03]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/white-sox-rays-preview-1022.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Oct 2008 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[While it took more than a decade for the Tampa Bay Rays to make their first postseason appearance, it seems Evan Longoria and the AL East champs won't be content with just having made the playoffs.The Rays look to take a 2-0 lead in their AL division seri]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays first baseman Carlos Pena leaves playoff game]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rays-first-baseman-carlos-pena-leaves-playoff-game.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Oct 2008 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Tampa Bay slugger Carlos Pena was removed from the AL playoff opener against the Chicago White Sox on Thursday after the second inning because of slightly blurred vision in his left eye.The Rays said Pena accidentally scratched his eye at home on Wednesda]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ChiSox's offensive philosophy didn't work in Game 1]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/chisox-s-offensive-philosophy-didn-t-work-in-game-1.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Oct 2008 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The long ball has taken the ChiSox this far, but Gerry Fraley says Game 1 shows they'll need more than that to get past the Rays.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays 6, White Sox 4]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rays-6-white-sox-4.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Oct 2008 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Cool and calm, or so it seemed.Evan Longoria and the Tampa Bay Rays appeared perfectly at home in the playoffs with a Game 1 victory over Chicago. The rookie said looks can be deceiving, though."I was nervous," he said. "I think if you're not nervous in t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rosenthal reacts to Thursday's playoff action]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rosenthal-reacts-to-thursday-s-playoff-action.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Oct 2008 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[This time, CC couldn't bail out the Brewers. Meanwhile, the Rays don't look inexperienced at all. Ken Rosenthal recaps the action.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Longoria's two HRs power Rays past ChiSox]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/longoria-s-two-hrs-power-rays-past-chisox.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Oct 2008 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Evan Longoria and the Tampa Bay Rays looked perfectly at home in the playoffs.The rookie homered in his first two at-bats and the surprising AL East champions were a big hit in their postseason debut, beating the Chicago White Sox 6-4 Thursday in their AL]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Inside Pitch 2008-10-02]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-inside-pitch-1014.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Oct 2008 08:35:22 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Two of the biggest questions the Rays have to resolve in setting their roster for the AL Division Series against the White Sox involved the status of relievers Troy Percival and David Price. With Percival, the only question, according to manager Joe Maddo]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Notes, Quotes 2008-10-02]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-notes-quotes-1015.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Oct 2008 08:35:22 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP James Shields will start Game 1 of the Division Series and LHP Scott Kazmir will start Game 2, manager Joe Maddon announced Tuesday. After that, it will be RHP Matt Garza in Game 3 and RHP Andy Sonnanstine in Game 4. --LF Carl Crawford played in two]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Roster Report 2008-10-02]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-roster-report-1016.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Oct 2008 08:35:22 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: LF Carl Crawford (right middle finger tendon subluxation) went on the 15-day disabled list Aug. 10. 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No one can be sure what that will mean when their AL division series begins Thursday at ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[White Sox-Rays Preview 2008-10-01]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/white-sox-rays-preview-1018.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Oct 2008 08:35:22 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[To reach the 2008 postseason, the Chicago White Sox had to shrug off a September slump and win their final three games, including a one-game playoff.The Tampa Bay Rays merely had to cast aside a decade's worth of ineptitude and futility.Each team looks to]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Notes, Quotes 2008-10-01]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-notes-quotes-1007.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Oct 2008 08:35:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP James Shields will start Game 1 of the Division Series and LHP Scott Kazmir will start Game 2, manager Joe Maddon announced Tuesday. 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With Percival, the only question, according to manager Joe Maddo]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[A capsule look at the White Sox-Rays series]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/a-capsule-look-at-the-white-sox-rays-series.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Oct 2008 08:35:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A look at the best-of-five American League division series between the Chicago White Sox and Tampa Bay Rays:Schedule (All times EDT): Game 1, Thursday, at Tampa Bay (2:37 p.m.); Game 2, Friday, at Tampa Bay (6:07 p.m.); Game 3, Sunday, at Chicago (TBA); x]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[No reason to start doubting Rays now]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/no-reason-to-start-doubting-rays-now.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Oct 2008 08:35:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A healthy lineup and speed on the bases could help the Rays get past the White Sox in their first playoff appearance, Ken Rosenthal says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays turn kooky stadium into home-field advantage]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rays-turn-kooky-stadium-into-home-field-advantage.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Oct 2008 08:35:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[James Shields listens to horror stories about Tropicana Field, shrugs his shoulders and smiles."We don't complain," the 26-year-old right-hander said, "because we have to play here."It has taken years, but the Tampa Bay Rays have finally transformed the w]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Here's the best this postseason has to offer]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/here-s-the-best-this-postseason-has-to-offer.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Oct 2008 08:35:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[While Hank Steinbrenner may disagree, we're finally down to MLB's eight best teams. Randy Hill breaks it down one step further.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Roster Report 2008-09-30]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-roster-report-1001.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Sep 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: LF Carl Crawford (right middle finger tendon subluxation) went on the 15-day disabled list Aug. 10. He underwent surgery Aug. 14 to repair the radial sagittal band of tissue that is supposed to hold in place the tendon on his right middle f]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Inside Pitch 2008-09-30]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-inside-pitch-1002.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Sep 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Two of the biggest questions the Rays have to resolve in setting their roster for the AL Division Series involve the status of relievers Troy Percival and David Price. With Percival, the only question, according to manager Joe Maddon, is his health. And a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Notes, Quotes 2008-09-30]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-notes-quotes-1003.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Sep 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP James Shields and LHP Scott Kazmir will start the first two games of the Division Series, but manager Joe Maddon would not yet commit to an order.One factor is whether the Rays play the Twins or the White Sox. RHP Matt Garza is the likely Game 3 sta]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[AL Central winner will be hard-pressed to make run]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/al-central-winner-will-be-hard-pressed-to-make-run.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Sep 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The ChiSox live to play another day, but Dayn Perry says the extra work will make it hard for them or the Twins to make a playoff run.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Confident Rays expect postseason success]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/confident-rays-expect-postseason-success.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Sep 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Playoff novices or not, the Tampa Bay Rays see no reason why they can't keep winning."When you believe, and you've got the talent to do it," veteran designated hitter Cliff Floyd said, "anything can happen."The surprising AL East champions won 97 games, 3]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Primer for a postseason without New York]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/primer-for-a-postseason-without-new-york.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Sep 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[For the first time since 1995, neither New York team is in the playoffs. Randy Hill says, luckily, baseball has star power to spare.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Roster Report 2008-09-29]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-roster-report-994.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Sep 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: LF Carl Crawford (right middle finger tendon subluxation) went on the 15-day disabled list Aug. 10. He underwent surgery Aug. 14 to repair the radial sagittal band of tissue that is supposed to hold in place the tendon on his right middle f]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Inside Pitch 2008-09-29]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-inside-pitch-995.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Sep 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Two of the biggest questions the Rays have to resolve in setting their roster for the AL Division Series involve the status of relievers Troy Percival and David Price. With Percival, the only question, according to manager Joe Maddon, is his health. And a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Notes, Quotes 2008-09-29]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-notes-quotes-996.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Sep 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP James Shields and LHP Scott Kazmir will start the first two games of the Division Series, but manager Joe Maddon would not yet commit to an order.One factor is whether the Rays play the Twins or the White Sox. RHP Matt Garza is the likely Game 3 sta]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays 8, Tigers 7(11)]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rays-8-tigers-7-11-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Sep 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Tampa Bay Rays are heading into the playoffs for the first time after rallying from a five-run deficit, losing the lead and winning in extra innings.Ben Zobrist hit a go-ahead single in a four-run eighth and had a solo homer in the 11th, lifting the R]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays set for playoffs with clutch win]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rays-set-for-playoffs-with-clutch-win-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Sep 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Tampa Bay Rays took advantage of the weakest link the Detroit Tigers had during their disappointing season.Ben Zobrist hit a go-ahead single in a four-run eighth and had a solo homer in the 11th, lifting the Rays to an 8-7 win over the Tigers on Sunda]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[The postseason picture]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/the-postseason-picture.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Sep 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[American League]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Al East champion Rays fall to Tigers 2008-09-28]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/al-east-champion-rays-fall-to-tigers-1000.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Sep 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Miguel Cabrera homered and Dontrelle Willis had his best outing of a lost season, helping the Detroit Tigers beat the Rays 4-3 Saturday in Tampa Bay's first game since clinching the AL East title.Gary Sheffield went 0-for-2 with two walks, leaving him wit]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays-Tigers Preview 2008-09-28]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rays-tigers-preview-986.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Sep 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Already assured of the best regular season in the franchise's 11-year existence, the last thing the Tampa Bay Rays want is a losing streak heading into their historic playoff run.The Rays try to enter the postseason with a victory, hoping to salvage the f]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers 4, Rays 3]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tigers-4-rays-3.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Sep 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Tampa Bay Rays have played a lot of meaningless late-September games in their history.Saturday, though, was a little different.Hours after a late-night celebration of the first division title in franchise history, the Rays lost 4-3 to the Detroit Tige]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Al East champion Rays fall to Tigers]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/al-east-champion-rays-fall-to-tigers.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Sep 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Miguel Cabrera homered and Dontrelle Willis had his best outing of a lost season, helping the Detroit Tigers beat the Rays 4-3 Saturday in Tampa Bay's first game since clinching the AL East title.Gary Sheffield went 0-for-2 with two walks, leaving him wit]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Notes, Quotes 2008-09-27]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-notes-quotes-989.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Sep 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--OF Rocco Baldelli and team officials said a Tampa TV station report that he has muscular dystrophy was incorrect. 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The Rays lost 6-4 to the Detroit Tigers earlier and had to sit through the rain-delayed Boston loss before celebratin]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers 6, Rays 4 2008-09-27]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tigers-6-rays-4-982.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Sep 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Gary Sheffield hit two home runs and Ramon Santiago also went deep to lift the Detroit Tigers to a 6-4 win over Tampa Bay on Friday night, keeping the Rays from clinching their first division title for the second straight day.The Rays' magic number for wi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays win AL East crown after BoSox lose]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rays-win-al-east-crown-after-bosox-lose.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Sep 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Gary Sheffield hit two home runs and Ramon Santiago also went deep to lift the Detroit Tigers to a 6-4 win over Tampa Bay on Friday night, keeping the Rays from clinching their first division title for the second straight day.The Rays' magic number for wi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Top sleepers for 2009: Shealy, Span top list]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/top-sleepers-for-2009-shealy-span-top-list.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Sep 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[If there's ever one thing a fantasy owner is looking for, it's a bargain.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Carl Crawford activated from disabled list by Rays]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/carl-crawford-activated-from-disabled-list-by-rays.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Sep 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Outfielder Carl Crawford was activated from the disabled list by the Tampa Bay Rays on Friday after sitting out 1 1/2 months because of a finger injury that required surgery.Crawford injured a tendon in the middle finger of his right hand on Aug. 9 when h]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Roster Report 2008-09-26]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-roster-report-969.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Sep 2008 08:35:25 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: RHP Troy Percival (sore back) didn't pitch Sept. 22-24. 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A decision on Percival's inclusion on the division s]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays-Tigers Preview 2008-09-26]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rays-tigers-preview-972.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Sep 2008 08:35:25 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Tampa Bay Rays waited 11 years to make the postseason so needing an extra game to clinch a division title doesn't seem to be such a big deal.The Rays try to wrap up first place in the AL East on Friday when they continue a four-game series against the]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers 7, Rays 5]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tigers-7-rays-5.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Sep 2008 08:35:25 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Scott Kazmir wanted to be at the center of the biggest celebration in Tampa Bay Rays history. His plans were derailed by two stunning homers from one of the most unlikely players.Ramon Santiago connected twice against the Rays ace, giving him nine homers]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[No more Bronx cheers for Tampa Bay Rays]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/no-more-bronx-cheers-for-tampa-bay-rays.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Sep 2008 08:35:25 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Stuart Sternberg lives a short drive from Yankee Stadium and remembers how his Tampa Bay players used to be treated in the Bronx."Everybody sort of gives you a pat on the back - 'Yeah, one day you'll win a few games, maybe one day,"' he said. "But this ye]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers hold off Rays, Tampa fails to clinch East]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tigers-hold-off-rays-tampa-fails-to-clinch-east.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Sep 2008 08:35:25 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Tampa Bay Rays' AL East title celebration was delayed by the Detroit Tigers.Scott Kazmir allowed four homers, two to Ramon Santiago, and the Rays lost to the Tigers 7-5 Thursday.Having already secured no worse than a wild-card berth, the Rays would ha]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[These matchups could make for an incredible October]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/these-matchups-could-make-for-an-incredible-october.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Sep 2008 08:35:25 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With the playoffs almost here, Randy Hill has decided it's time to break out a wish list of matchups he wants to see.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Roster Report 2008-09-25]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-roster-report-960.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Sep 2008 08:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: RHP Troy Percival (sore back) didn't pitch Sept. 22-24. He could be available Sept. 25. LF Carl Crawford (right middle finger tendon subluxation) went on the 15-day disabled list Aug. 10. He underwent surgery Aug. 14 to repair the radial sa]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Inside Pitch 2008-09-25]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-inside-pitch-961.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Sep 2008 08:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With his place in the postseason rotation not secured, Edwin Jackson had to show the Rays something in his final regular-season start. He showed them something bad, allowing six straight hits to start the game and committing a balk. Baltimore scored five]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Notes, Quotes 2008-09-25]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-notes-quotes-962.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Sep 2008 08:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Rays drew three more walks with the bases loaded, giving them a major league high 24 for the season, nine by 1B Carlos Pena. --LF Carl Crawford may be activated in the next day or two to be used as a pinch runner and defensive replacement, but said]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays-Tigers Preview]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rays-tigers-preview.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Sep 2008 08:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It is a moment 11 years in the making, but it was still completely unexpected for the Tampa Bay Rays heading into the season.The Rays have their first chance to clinch their first division title on Thursday, when they begin a season-ending four-game serie]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays 11, Orioles 6]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rays-11-orioles-6.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Sep 2008 08:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Tampa Bay Rays spent the night running around the bases and keeping their eyes fixed on the scoreboard.Tampa Bay beat the Baltimore Orioles 11-6 Wednesday, but Boston's win over Cleveland means the Rays will have to wait at least another day to celebr]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays one game from AL East crown]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rays-one-game-from-al-east-crown.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Sep 2008 08:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Tampa Bay Rays will have to wait at least another day to celebrate their first AL East title and pop open the 200 bottles of champagne waiting for them in the clubhouse Wednesday night.Tampa Bay rallied from a six-run deficit to beat the Baltimore Ori]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Good, bad and ugly from 2008 season]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/good-bad-and-ugly-from-2008-season.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Sep 2008 08:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Cliff Lee's triumph and Tom Glavine's demise land the hurlers on opposite sides of Tracy Ringolsby's Good, Bad and Ugly for 2008.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays sweep O's, two from East title  2008-09-24]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rays-sweep-o-s-two-from-east-title--967.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Sep 2008 08:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Tampa Bay Rays keep reaching new milestones, and their latest feat brought them closer to perhaps the most significant accomplishment in an amazing regular season.The Rays reduced their magic number to win the AL East to two on Tuesday night with anot]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays edge closer to AL East title 2008-09-24]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rays-edge-closer-to-al-east-title-968.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Sep 2008 08:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Tampa Bay Rays keep on reaching milestones, and their latest victory brought them closer to perhaps the most significant accomplishment of a magical regular season.James Shields pitched seven effective innings to earn his 14th win, and the Rays reduce]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Roster Report 2008-09-24]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-roster-report-951.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Sep 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: RHP Troy Percival (sore back) didn't pitch Sept. 22-23. He should be available Sept. 25. C Shawn Riggans (swollen right knee) hasn't played since Sept. 7. He had surgery Sept. 10, and he went on the 15-day disabled list Sept. 18. He could b]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Inside Pitch 2008-09-24]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-inside-pitch-952.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Sep 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[As wet and wild as the Rays celebrated the first-ever playoff berth on Saturday, they have set their sights on the American League East title, and the rewards that come with it, primarily home-field advantage in the first round of the playoffs. As soon as]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Notes, Quotes 2008-09-24]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-notes-quotes-953.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Sep 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP James Shields tied Rolando Arrojo's 1998 team record with his 14th win of the season. Shields likely won't get a chance for 15, as he is scheduled for a short stint in Sunday's regular-season finale. --RHP Troy Percival will rejoin the team Wednesda]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays-Orioles Preview 2008-09-24]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rays-orioles-preview-954.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Sep 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Sweeping a doubleheader from the lifeless Baltimore Orioles may not be a great accomplishment, but those wins have put the Tampa Bay Rays on the verge of something far more remarkable - their first division title.With a little help from Cleveland, the Ray]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays 7, Orioles 5]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rays-7-orioles-5.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Sep 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The first doubleheader sweep in the history of the Tampa Bay franchise moved the Rays two steps closer to a far more important milestone: their first AL East crown.Tampa Ray reduced its magic number to win the division title to two Tuesday night, scoring]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays sweep O's, two from East title]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rays-sweep-o-s-two-from-east-title-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Sep 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Tampa Bay Rays keep reaching new milestones, and their latest feat brought them closer to perhaps the most significant accomplishment in an amazing regular season.The Rays reduced their magic number to win the AL East to two on Tuesday night with anot]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays edge closer to AL East title]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rays-edge-closer-to-al-east-title.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Sep 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Tampa Bay Rays keep on reaching milestones, and their latest victory brought them closer to perhaps the most significant accomplishment of a magical regular season.James Shields pitched seven effective innings to earn his 14th win, and the Rays reduce]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[White Sox have an arm up on Twins this week]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/white-sox-have-an-arm-up-on-twins-this-week.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Sep 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The White Sox are limping to the finish line, but Dayn Perry says they have the pitching to survive as baseball's races wind down.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays close in on AL East title 2008-09-23]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rays-close-in-on-al-east-title-959.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Sep 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jason Bartlett doubled in the tiebreaking run in the seventh inning, and the Tampa Bay Rays took another step toward their first AL East title by beating the Baltimore Orioles 4-2 Monday night.The victory reduced the Rays' magic number for winning the div]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Roster Report 2008-09-23]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-roster-report-943.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Sep 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: CF B.J. Upton (strained left quadriceps) didn't play Sept. 8-19. He appeared as a reserve Sept. 19 and started Sept. 20. He will need postseason surgery on a torn labrum in his left shoulder. C Shawn Riggans (swollen right knee) hasn't play]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Inside Pitch 2008-09-23]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-inside-pitch-944.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Sep 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Everything about left-hander David Price has been impressive. The first pick in the 2007 draft began his pro career at Class A in late May, worked his way through Class AA and Class AAA, made his big-league debut on Sept. 14 and his first start on Monday.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Notes, Quotes 2008-09-23]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-notes-quotes-945.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Sep 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LF Carl Crawford's surgically-repaired right hand is feeling so much better that he will try swinging a bat on Tuesday in hopes of accelerating his return for the first round of the playoffs. The Rays had talked about activating him and limiting him to]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays-Orioles Preview 2008-09-23]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rays-orioles-preview-946.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Sep 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Though the Tampa Bay Rays are already guaranteed a trip to the postseason, they have loftier goals in mind.The Rays look to take another step toward the AL East title on Tuesday when they play a doubleheader against the Baltimore Orioles in the continuati]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays 4, Orioles 2]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rays-4-orioles-2.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Sep 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Tampa Bay Rays had just beaten the Baltimore Orioles, and all the televisions in the clubhouse were tuned to the game between Boston and Cleveland.That's right, the once-lowly Rays are in a pennant race. They're scoreboard-watching, checking out the c]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays close in on AL East title]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rays-close-in-on-al-east-title.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Sep 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jason Bartlett doubled in the tiebreaking run in the seventh inning, and the Tampa Bay Rays took another step toward their first AL East title by beating the Baltimore Orioles 4-2 Monday night.The victory reduced the Rays' magic number for winning the div]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Liriano pitches Twins past Rays 2008-09-21]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/liriano-pitches-twins-past-rays-949.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Sep 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Minnesota watched the Tampa Bay Rays celebrate clinching their first-ever playoff berth Saturday. One day later the Twins picked up some much-needed momentum heading into a key showdown with the Chicago White Sox.Francisco Liriano allowed one run over sev]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays clinch first playoff berth 2008-09-21]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rays-clinch-first-playoff-berth-950.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Sep 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Tampa Bay Rays kept things simple, clinching the first playoff berth in franchise history on their own.Carlos Pena hit a two-run double and Scott Kazmir rebounded from the worst start of his career to pitch six scoreless innings Saturday, helping the]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Roster Report 2008-09-22]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-roster-report-935.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Sep 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: CF B.J. Upton (strained left quadriceps) didn't play Sept. 8-19. He appeared as a reserve Sept. 19 and started Sept. 20. He will need postseason surgery on a torn labrum in his left shoulder. C Shawn Riggans (swollen right knee) hasn't play]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Inside Pitch 2008-09-22]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-inside-pitch-936.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Sep 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rays celebrated extensively Saturday after clinching their first playoff berth in franchise history, and doing so the year after finishing with the worst record in the majors. But they made it clear they weren't done. "This," manager Joe Maddon said,]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Notes, Quotes 2008-09-22]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-notes-quotes-937.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Sep 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP David Price will make his first major league start Monday in Baltimore. Having clinched a playoff berth on Saturday, the Rays decided to skip RHP Matt Garza, who pitched Wednesday on short rest. Price, the top pick in the 2007 draft, began his pro c]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays-Orioles Preview]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rays-orioles-preview.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Sep 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[David Price is a going to be a very big part of the Tampa Bay Rays' future. It is the present, however, that is of utmost concern to the highly touted prospect and his playoff-bound team.Price, the top overall pick in the 2007 draft, makes his first major]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Liriano pitches Twins past Rays]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/liriano-pitches-twins-past-rays.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Sep 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Minnesota watched the Tampa Bay Rays celebrate clinching their first-ever playoff berth Saturday. One day later the Twins picked up some much-needed momentum heading into a key showdown with the Chicago White Sox.Francisco Liriano allowed one run over sev]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays clinch first playoff berth 2008-09-21]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rays-clinch-first-playoff-berth-940.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Sep 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Tampa Bay Rays kept things simple, clinching the first playoff berth in franchise history on their own.Carlos Pena hit a two-run double and Scott Kazmir rebounded from the worst start of his career to pitch six scoreless innings Saturday, helping the]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays beat Twins, move closer to playoff berth 2008-09-20]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rays-beat-twins-move-closer-to-playoff-berth-941.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Sep 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[One more win and the Tampa Bay Rays are in.The AL East leaders closed in on a playoff berth Friday night, beating the Minnesota Twins 11-1 behind Carlos Pena's homer and four RBIs - with help from the first reversal produced by baseball's instant replay s]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Baseball's instant replay has first reversal 2008-09-20]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/baseball-s-instant-replay-has-first-reversal-942.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Sep 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Baseball's instant replay system produced its first reversal Friday night when Tampa Bay's Carlos Pena had a two-run double changed to a three-run homer during the fourth inning against Minnesota.Pena's drive to right field off Boof Bonser appeared to be]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays clinch first playoff berth]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rays-clinch-first-playoff-berth.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Sep 2008 01:32:53 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Tampa Bay Rays kept things simple, clinching the first playoff berth in franchise history on their own.Carlos Pena hit a two-run double and Scott Kazmir rebounded from the worst start of his career to pitch six scoreless innings Saturday, helping the]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays 7, Twins 2]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rays-7-twins-2.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Sep 2008 01:31:04 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The playoffs beckoned, and just as they've handled other challenges this season, the Tampa Bay Rays took a leap forward.The AL East leaders clinched the first postseason berth in franchise history Saturday, beating the Minnesota Twins 7-2 and making Scott]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Notes, Quotes 2008-09-20]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-notes-quotes-934.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Sep 2008 20:00:33 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--1B Carlos Pena drew his eighth bases-loaded walk of the season, the most by any player since 1988 when such records were first kept. Cincinnati's D'Angelo Jimenez had seven in 2004. --B.J. Upton is expected to return to the lineup Saturday or Sunday aft]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Notes, Quotes 2008-09-20]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-notes-quotes-923.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Sep 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--1B Carlos Pena drew his eighth bases-loaded walk of the season, the most by any player since 1988 when such records were first kept. Cincinnati's D'Angelo Jimenez had seven in 2004. --B.J. Upton is expected to return to the lineup Saturday or Sunday aft]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Roster Report 2008-09-20]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-roster-report-924.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Sep 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: RHP Troy Percival (stiff back) left the Sept. 10 game and didn't pitch Sept. 11-17. He returned to action Sept. 18 CF B.J. Upton (strained left quadriceps) didn't play Sept. 8-18. He might be back in the lineup as soon as Sept. 20. He will]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Inside Pitch 2008-09-20]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-inside-pitch-925.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Sep 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rays' win on Friday moved them to the verge of clinching their first-ever berth in the playoffs. They can take care of business themselves with a win on Saturday, and are eager for the opportunity to celebrate at home.But manager Joe Maddon doesn't wa]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Twins-Rays Preview 2008-09-20]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/twins-rays-preview-926.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Sep 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Scott Kazmir always offered a glimmer of hope through some tough seasons for the Tampa Bay Rays. Now, he has a chance to help them make history.In what has been an extraordinary season for a once-fruitless franchise, the Rays look to secure a playoff spot]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Baseball's instant replay produces first reversal]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/baseball-s-instant-replay-produces-first-reversal.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Sep 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Baseball's instant replay system produced its first reversal Friday night when Tampa Bay's Carlos Pena had a two-run double changed to a three-run homer during the fourth inning against Minnesota.Pena's drive to right field off Boof Bonser appeared to be]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays beat Twins, move closer to playoff berth]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rays-beat-twins-move-closer-to-playoff-berth.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Sep 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[One more win and the Tampa Bay Rays are in.The AL East leaders closed in on a playoff berth Friday night, beating the Minnesota Twins 11-1 behind Carlos Pena's homer and four RBIs - with help from the first reversal produced by baseball's instant replay s]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Baseball's instant replay has first reversal]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/baseball-s-instant-replay-has-first-reversal.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Sep 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Baseball's instant replay system produced its first reversal Friday night when Tampa Bay's Carlos Pena had a two-run double changed to a three-run homer during the fourth inning against Minnesota.Pena's drive to right field off Boof Bonser appeared to be]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Question for 1st-place Rays: Where are the fans?]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/question-for-1st-place-rays-where-are-the-fans-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Sep 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[They are getting closer to the playoffs and are one of baseball's best stories this year. The Tampa Bay Rays' bandwagon, however, rattles along with plenty of empty seats.With dynamic young stars, new uniforms and the "Devil" freshly exorcised from the te]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Twins rally to get closer in AL Central 2008-09-19]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/twins-rally-to-get-closer-in-al-central-931.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Sep 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[On a night Evan Longoria hit three home runs for Tampa Bay, an unlikely source of power upstaged the Rays' rookie slugger.Alexi Casilla went deep during Minnesota's five-run ninth inning Thursday night, helping the Twins rally for an 11-8 victory that sto]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Notes, Quotes 2008-09-19]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-notes-quotes-915.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Sep 2008 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--3B Evan Longoria became the second Ray to hit three home runs in a game,joining Jonny Gomes, who did so in 2005. Longoria became the major league rookie leader with 25, despite missing five weeks with a fractured right wrist. --LHP David Price, consider]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Roster Report 2008-09-19]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-roster-report-916.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Sep 2008 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: RHP Troy Percival (stiff back) left the Sept. 10 game and didn't pitch Sept. 11-17. He returned to action Sept. 18 CF B.J. Upton (strained left quadriceps) didn't play Sept. 8-18. He might be back in the lineup as soon as Sept. 20. He will]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Inside Pitch 2008-09-19]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-inside-pitch-917.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Sep 2008 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With the chance to have a playoffs-clinching game on Friday in front of them, the Rays let a rare game get away late. It was just the second time in 79 games that the Rays lost when taking a lead into the ninth inning, and it couldn't have come at a worse]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Twins-Rays Preview 2008-09-19]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/twins-rays-preview-918.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Sep 2008 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Tampa Bay Rays are on the verge of clinching their first playoff berth in club history. The Minnesota Twins, meanwhile, were finally able to take a step closer at trying to achieve another spot in the postseason.After a thrilling opener to their four-]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Twins rally to get closer in AL Central]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/twins-rally-to-get-closer-in-al-central.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Sep 2008 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[On a night Evan Longoria hit three home runs for Tampa Bay, an unlikely source of power upstaged the Rays' rookie slugger.Alexi Casilla went deep during Minnesota's five-run ninth inning Thursday night, helping the Twins rally for an 11-8 victory that sto]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Longoria homers 3 times against Minnesota Twins]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/longoria-homers-3-times-against-minnesota-twins.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Sep 2008 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays rookie Evan Longoria homered three times Thursday night against the Minnesota Twins.Longoria, who returned to the lineup last Saturday after being sidelined with a broken wrist, hit a two-run homer off Glen Perkins during a five-run first i]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Keys for contenders down the stretch]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/keys-for-contenders-down-the-stretch.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Sep 2008 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The continued absence of Jeff Kent might actually help the Dodgers' playoff hopes. Randy Hill breaks down all the contenders.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays hammer BoSox, lead East by two 2008-09-18]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rays-hammer-bosox-lead-east-by-two-922.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Sep 2008 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Willy Aybar, Gabe Gross and Fernando Perez homered off Tim Wakefield and the AL East-leading Tampa Bay Rays beat the Boston Red Sox 10-3 Wednesday night to move closer to their first playoff berth.Matt Garza gave up two long home runs to David Ortiz, but]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Roster Report 2008-09-18]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-roster-report-907.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Sep 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: RHP Troy Percival (stiff back) left the Sept. 10 game and didn't pitch Sept. 11-17. He is day-to-day, but could pitch on Sept. 18 CF B.J. Upton (strained left quadriceps) didn't play Sept. 8-16, but on Sept. 17, he was available to pinch-hi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Inside Pitch 2008-09-18]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-inside-pitch-908.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Sep 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rays sent a strong message to the Red Sox and strengthened their division title hopes by taking two of three against Boston for the second time in 10 days. And they did so despite losing the series opener Monday. "We understood that we're playing the]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Notes, Quotes 2008-09-18]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-notes-quotes-909.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Sep 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Matt Garza was pulled with two outs in the fifth, costing him a chance for his 12th win, as manager Joe Maddon opted to bring in Grant Balfour to face David Ortiz, who had homered twice. Garza said he was OK with the move. --RHP Troy Percival said h]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Twins-Rays Preview]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/twins-rays-preview.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Sep 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[While the Tampa Bay Rays' season is already a remarkable one, they won't be content even when they clinch the franchise's first playoff berth.Tampa Bay looks to take another step toward reaching that goal on Thursday when they open a four-game series with]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays 10, Red Sox 3]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rays-10-red-sox-3.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Sep 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Baseball's feel-good story of the year is on the verge of getting even better.The AL East-leading Tampa Bay Rays beat the Boston Red Sox 10-3 Wednesday night, moving closer to their first playoff berth with another "star-less" effort that's become their s]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays hammer BoSox, lead East by two]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rays-hammer-bosox-lead-east-by-two.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Sep 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Willy Aybar, Gabe Gross and Fernando Perez homered off Tim Wakefield and the AL East-leading Tampa Bay Rays beat the Boston Red Sox 10-3 Wednesday night to move closer to their first playoff berth.Matt Garza gave up two long home runs to David Ortiz, but]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays hang on to first with walk-off win 2008-09-17]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rays-hang-on-to-first-with-walk-off-win-913.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Sep 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Dioner Navarro singled with the bases loaded and one out in the ninth inning, enabling the Tampa Bay Rays to beat the Boston Red Sox 2-1 and remain in first place in the AL East.Navarro delivered his second game-winner in a week against the defending Worl]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Red Sox rout Rays, pull into virtual tie in AL East 2008-09-16]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/red-sox-rout-rays-pull-into-virtual-tie-in-al-east-914.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Sep 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[David Ortiz, Mike Lowell, Jason Bay, Jason Varitek, Kevin Youkilis and, finally, Jacoby Ellsbury.Home run by home run, the surging Boston Red Sox pulled closer to first place in the AL East during a 13-5 victory over the division-leading Tampa Bay Rays an]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Roster Report 2008-09-17]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-roster-report-898.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Sep 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: CF B.J. Upton (strained left quadriceps) didn't play Sept. 8-16, but he could return within the week, at least as a pinch hitter. He will need postseason surgery on a torn labrum in his left shoulder. RHP Troy Percival (stiff back) left the]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Inside Pitch 2008-09-17]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-inside-pitch-899.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Sep 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Dioner Navarro kept the Rays in first place Tuesday. The catcher saved the team in the eighth inning, when a near-perfect throw kept AL stolen-base leader Jacoby Ellsbury from stealing second in a 1-1 game against the Red Sox. 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Dayn Perry breaks down what should be a chaotic finish.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Red Sox rout Rays, pull into virtual tie in AL East]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/red-sox-rout-rays-pull-into-virtual-tie-in-al-east.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Sep 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[David Ortiz, Mike Lowell, Jason Bay, Jason Varitek, Kevin Youkilis and, finally, Jacoby Ellsbury.Home run by home run, the surging Boston Red Sox pulled closer to first place in the AL East during a 13-5 victory over the division-leading Tampa Bay Rays an]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yankees 8, Rays 4 2008-09-14]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/yankees-8-rays-4-906.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Sep 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Derek Jeter didn't waste any time after he homered in the fifth inning Sunday. 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Upton (strained left quadriceps) didn't play Sept. 8-15, but he hopes to return by Sept. 17. He will need postseason surgery on a torn labrum in his left shoulder. RHP Troy Percival (stiff back) left the Sept. 10 game and didn't pit]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Inside Pitch 2008-09-16]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-inside-pitch-892.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Sep 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[When the Rays needed Scott Kazmir to come up big, he instead delivered his worst start of the season. And the Rays didn't just lose the game, but they lost the sole grip on first place they'd help for nearly two months. Kazmir, unbeaten in his last five s]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Red Sox-Rays Preview 2008-09-16]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/red-sox-rays-preview-893.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Sep 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Now that the Boston has finally won at Tampa Bay's Tropicana Field this season, the Red Sox can focus on trying to take over the outright lead in the AL East when the teams continue their pivotal three-game series Tuesday night.Paced by six home runs, Bos]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Red Sox 13, Rays 5]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/red-sox-13-rays-5.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Sep 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Boston Red Sox flexed their muscles, nudging closer to first place in the AL East.The defending World Series champions homered a season-high six times, overwhelming All-Star Scott Kazmir and division-leading Tampa Bay 13-5 Monday night to pull within]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[BoSox bomb Rays, close on AL East lead]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/bosox-bomb-rays-close-on-al-east-lead.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Sep 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[David Ortiz, Mike Lowell, Jason Bay, Jason Varitek, Kevin Youkilis and, finally, Jacoby Ellsbury.Home run by home run, the surging Boston Red Sox pulled closer to first place in the AL East during a 13-5 victory over the division-leading Tampa Bay Rays an]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yankees 8, Rays 4 2008-09-14]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/yankees-8-rays-4-896.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Sep 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Derek Jeter didn't waste any time after he homered in the fifth inning Sunday. 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But it was also about the future, and left-hander David Price showed how bright his could be. Fighting off nerves that left him shaking and having trouble br]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Notes, Quotes 2008-09-15]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-notes-quotes-883.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Sep 2008 08:35:47 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Matt Garza came through his abbreviated Saturday night with no problems and will come back on three days' rest to face Boston in the series finale Wednesday at Tropicana Field. --3B Evan Longoria returned to the Rays lineup Saturday for the first ti]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Roster Report 2008-09-15]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-roster-report-884.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Sep 2008 08:35:47 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: CF B.J. Upton (strained left quadriceps) didn't play Sept. 8-14, but he hopes to return by Sept. 17. He will need postseason surgery on a torn labrum in his left shoulder. RHP Troy Percival (stiff back) left the Sept. 10 game and didn't pit]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yankees 8, Rays 4 2008-09-14]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/yankees-8-rays-4-885.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Sep 2008 08:35:47 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Derek Jeter didn't waste any time after he homered in the fifth inning Sunday. 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He collected six hits and made a couple of nice plays in the field.And after New York split a doubleheader with AL East]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yanks salvage split on Nady hit]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/yanks-salvage-split-on-nady-hit.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Sep 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Xavier Nady hit a tiebreaking single in the seventh inning and the New York Yankees rallied to beat the Tampa Bay Rays 6-5 Saturday, salvaging a split of the day-night doubleheader.James Shields got the AL East-leading Rays off to a fast start in the open]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Longoria back with a bang vs. Yanks]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/longoria-back-with-a-bang-vs-yanks.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Sep 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[James Shields took advantage of his last chance to get his first win at Yankee Stadium.Shields tossed eight shutout innings, Evan Longoria celebrated his return to the Tampa Bay Rays' lineup with a bases-loaded single and the AL East leaders beat New York]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Inside Pitch 2008-09-13]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-inside-pitch-879.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Sep 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After being rained out on Friday in New York, the Rays called up reinforcements. The biggest name joining them for Saturday's day-night doubleheader is David Price, who will join their bullpen. Jonny Gomes is also coming to New York. Price, 23, made a rap]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Notes, Quotes 2008-09-13]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-notes-quotes-880.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Sep 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--3B Evan Longoria is expected to be in the lineup for Saturday's first game of the split double-header, making his long-awaited from an Aug. 7 fractured right wrist: "It's good to be back," Longoria said. "I'm healthy as can be." --RHP James Shields star]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Roster Report 2008-09-13]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-roster-report-881.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Sep 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: CF B.J. Upton (strained left quadriceps) didn't play Sept. 8-12. He will need postseason surgery on a torn labrum in his left shoulder. 3B Evan Longoria (non-displaced fracture of right wrist) went on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Inside Pitch 2008-09-13]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-inside-pitch-866.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Sep 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After being rained out on Friday in New York, the Rays called up reinforcements. The biggest name joining them for Saturday's day-night doubleheader is David Price, who will join their bullpen. Jonny Gomes is also coming to New York. Price, 23, made a rap]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Notes, Quotes 2008-09-13]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-notes-quotes-867.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Sep 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--3B Evan Longoria is expected to be in the lineup for Saturday's first game of the split double-header, making his long-awaited from an Aug. 7 fractured right wrist: "It's good to be back," Longoria said. "I'm healthy as can be." --RHP James Shields star]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Roster Report 2008-09-13]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-roster-report-868.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Sep 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: CF B.J. Upton (strained left quadriceps) didn't play Sept. 8-12. He will need postseason surgery on a torn labrum in his left shoulder. 3B Evan Longoria (non-displaced fracture of right wrist) went on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rain, rain go away: Yankees and Rays postponed]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rain-rain-go-away-yankees-and-rays-postponed.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Sep 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The final homestand at Yankee Stadium began Friday on a night as dreary as New York's season.The New York Yankees and AL East-leading Tampa Bay Rays were rained out after a 1 1/2-hour wait and will try to get in a day-night doubleheader Saturday."I think]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays-Yankees Preview 2008-09-13]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rays-yankees-preview-870.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Sep 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The weather isn't cooperating with the final homestand at Yankee Stadium.The Yankees and Tampa Bay Rays try again to play Saturday with a day-night doubleheader one day after the opener of this three-game set was postponed by rain.The last homestand at th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yost on hot seat if Brewers miss playoffs]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/yost-on-hot-seat-if-brewers-miss-playoffs.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Sep 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[If the Brewers miss the playoffs, manager Ned Yost will be as good as gone. Ken Rosenthal comes clean on all the latest MLB dirt.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays take another nailbiter at Fenway 2008-09-11]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rays-take-another-nailbiter-at-fenway-872.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Sep 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Carlos Pena hit a three-run homer in the 14th inning, then Tampa Bay reliever Jason Hammel escaped a major jam Wednesday night to give the AL East-leading Rays a 4-2 win over the Boston Red Sox.After playing more than five hours, the Rays increased their]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Riggans could miss four weeks for surgery 2008-09-11]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/riggans-could-miss-four-weeks-for-surgery-873.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Sep 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Tampa Bay backup catcher Shawn Riggans needs surgery on his right knee and could miss four weeks, Rays manager Joe Maddon said Wednesday night."He has a bursitis problem that requires attention quickly," Maddon said before the AL East-leading Rays played]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Notes, Quotes 2008-09-12]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-notes-quotes-857.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Sep 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Troy Percival's status should be clarified Friday. 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He wound up being thrown into the tightest spot he could imagine.Carlos Pena hit a three-run homer in the 14th inning, then Hammel escaped a major jam Wednesday night to give the]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays take another nailbiter at Fenway]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rays-take-another-nailbiter-at-fenway.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Sep 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Carlos Pena hit a three-run homer in the 14th inning, then Tampa Bay reliever Jason Hammel escaped a major jam Wednesday night to give the AL East-leading Rays a 4-2 win over the Boston Red Sox.After playing more than five hours, the Rays increased their]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Riggans could miss four weeks for surgery]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/riggans-could-miss-four-weeks-for-surgery.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Sep 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Tampa Bay backup catcher Shawn Riggans needs surgery on his right knee and could miss four weeks, Rays manager Joe Maddon said Wednesday night."He has a bursitis problem that requires attention quickly," Maddon said before the AL East-leading Rays played]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lincecum rising on Cy Young short list]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/lincecum-rising-on-cy-young-short-list.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Sep 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[While critics say he's too short, Tim Lincecum keeps piling up wins and strikeouts. Tracy Ringolsby says a Cy Young might be next.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Resilient Rays hold off Red Sox  2008-09-10]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/resilient-rays-hold-off-red-sox--865.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Sep 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Pinch-hitter Dan Johnson homered off Jonathan Papelbon in the ninth inning to tie it, and Dioner Navarro doubled in the go-ahead run Tuesday night as the Tampa Bay Rays rallied past the Boston Red Sox 5-4 to snap a four-game skid and extend their lead in]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Notes, Quotes 2008-09-11]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-notes-quotes-856.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Sep 2008 08:40:27 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Troy Percival came out of Wednesday's game with what he said was a stiff back after loading the bases in the 14th inning by allowing a double and two walks. He said he would be fine but might need an occasional day off.--RHP Matt Garza was moved up]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Inside Pitch 2008-09-11]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-inside-pitch-855.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Sep 2008 08:40:26 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rays felt pretty good about themselves after beating the Red Sox in Boston for the first time this season on Tuesday. They felt even better after doing it again Wednesday. "To win two games here, it's huge for us," first baseman Carlos Pena said. "I t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Inside Pitch 2008-09-10]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-inside-pitch-847.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Sep 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rays snapped a four-game losing streak, won their first game of the season in Boston and hung on to first place with an improbable and impressive win on Tuesday. More important, they may have regained the confidence to stay at the top. As much as the]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Notes, Quotes 2008-09-10]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-notes-quotes-848.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Sep 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--INF/OF Dan Johnson and C Michel Hernandez were called up from Class AAA Durham, which was set to open the International League finals, to bolster a short-handed and sagging lineup. Johnson, who hit a game-tying homer Tuesday, will get some at bats again]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Roster Report 2008-09-10]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-roster-report-849.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Sep 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: C Shawn Riggans (swollen right knee) hasn't played since Sept. 7. He is out indefinitely. RHP Juan Salas (epileptic seizure) was hospitalized Sept. 8. He said he felt fine Sept. 9. CF B.J. Upton (torn labrum in his left shoulder, strained q]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays-Red Sox Preview 2008-09-10]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rays-red-sox-preview-850.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Sep 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Tampa Bay Rays can take comfort in knowing they will leave Boston as the leaders in the AL East.How much of an advantage could depend on how well they fare against Boston's Josh Beckett as the division front-runners meet in the deciding game of their]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays 5, Red Sox 4 2008-09-10]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rays-5-red-sox-4-851.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Sep 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Dan Johnson woke up in Pennsylvania in Triple-A on Tuesday. He'll go to bed in New York on Thursday as a member of the AL East-leading Tampa Bay Rays.Johnson, scratched from Tampa Bay's starting lineup because he didn't get into town until just before the]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Resilient Rays hold off Red Sox]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/resilient-rays-hold-off-red-sox-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Sep 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Pinch-hitter Dan Johnson homered off Jonathan Papelbon in the ninth inning to tie it, and Dioner Navarro doubled in the go-ahead run Tuesday night as the Tampa Bay Rays rallied past the Boston Red Sox 5-4 to snap a four-game skid and extend their lead in]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lester helps BoSox get closer to Rays 2008-09-09]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/lester-helps-bosox-get-closer-to-rays-853.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Sep 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jon Lester pitched into the eighth inning, Jason Bay homered in a three-run first and the surging Boston Red Sox beat the Tampa Bay Rays 3-0 on Monday night to move within a half-game of the struggling AL East leaders.Playing before their 456th straight r]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jays' sweep raises alarm for Rays  2008-09-08]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/jays-sweep-raises-alarm-for-rays--854.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Sep 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[David Purcey pitched eight shutout innings and the Toronto Blue Jays completed a three-game sweep with a 1-0 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays on Sunday, extending their winning streak to eight games.Jesse Carlson closed it out in the ninth for his second s]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Roster Report 2008-09-09]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-roster-report-839.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Sep 2008 08:35:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: CF B.J. Upton (torn labrum in his left shoulder, strained quad) was sidelined Sept. 8 because of the quad injury and said he won't be able to play before Sept. 12. He will need postseason surgery on the shoulder. 3B Evan Longoria (non-displ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Inside Pitch 2008-09-09]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-inside-pitch-840.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Sep 2008 08:35:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rays lost their fourth straight game and their sixth of seven in September.  They have lost five games off their lead in the last nine days and are just one-half game ahead of Boston in the A.L. East. They lost another key player to injury Monday, cen]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Notes, Quotes 2008-09-09]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-notes-quotes-841.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Sep 2008 08:35:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--CF B.J. Upton left Monday's game in the fifth inning with a slight left quad strain that he said likely will keep him out at least until Friday at New York. The Rays already are without LF Carl Crawford and 3B Evan Longoria. --C Shawn Riggans has a righ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays-Red Sox Preview 2008-09-09]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rays-red-sox-preview-842.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Sep 2008 08:35:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With their top pitcher on the mound, the Boston Red Sox are on the verge of taking over first place from the Tampa Bay Rays in the AL East for the first time in almost two months.Daisuke Matsuzaka looks to help the surging Red Sox overtake Scott Kazmir an]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Red Sox 3, Rays 0]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/red-sox-3-rays-0.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Sep 2008 08:35:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The surging Red Sox are one win from passing Tampa Bay for first place in the AL East.A message from both teams: Don't be deceived by the Rays' recent slide."Obviously, they're still in first place and everybody knows why," Coco Crisp said after Boston's]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lester helps BoSox get closer to Rays]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/lester-helps-bosox-get-closer-to-rays.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Sep 2008 08:35:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jon Lester pitched into the eighth inning, Jason Bay homered in a three-run first and the surging Boston Red Sox beat the Tampa Bay Rays 3-0 on Monday night to move within a half-game of the struggling AL East leaders.Playing before their 456th straight r]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jays' sweep raises alarm for Rays  2008-09-08]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/jays-sweep-raises-alarm-for-rays--845.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Sep 2008 08:35:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[David Purcey pitched eight shutout innings and the Toronto Blue Jays completed a three-game sweep with a 1-0 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays on Sunday, extending their winning streak to eight games.Jesse Carlson closed it out in the ninth for his second s]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa doesn't deserve the East-leading Rays 2008-09-08]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-doesn-t-deserve-the-east-leading-rays-846.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Sep 2008 08:35:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MLB has tried everything to get fans to attend Rays games. As this season proves, Tampa doesn't deserve its team.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Roster Report 2008-09-08]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-roster-report-831.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Sep 2008 08:38:20 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: CF B.J. Upton (torn labrum in his left shoulder) has been playing despite the injury and will need postseason surgery. 3B Evan Longoria (non-displaced fracture of right wrist) went on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to Aug. 8. He was a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Inside Pitch 2008-09-08]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-inside-pitch-832.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Sep 2008 08:38:20 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rays insist they aren't feeling the heat of September despite losing three straight and five of their last six. "There's still no concerns," manager Joe Maddon said. 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He has been out since Aug. 7 with a fractured right wrist. --OF Fernando]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays-Red Sox Preview 2008-09-08]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rays-red-sox-preview-834.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Sep 2008 08:38:20 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[When the calendar turned from August to September, both the Tampa Bay Rays and Boston Red Sox reverted to their forms of years past.That was the last thing the Rays wanted as they head into their biggest series in franchise history and greatest house of h]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays 1, Rays 0]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/blue-jays-1-rays-0.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Sep 2008 08:38:20 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Matt Garza and David Purcey locked up in another great pitching matchup, but this time it was Purcey who picked up the win.The rookie left-hander pitched eight shutout innings, helping Toronto complete a three-game sweep with a 1-0 victory over the Tampa]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jays' sweep raises alarm for Rays]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/jays-sweep-raises-alarm-for-rays-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Sep 2008 08:38:20 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[David Purcey pitched eight shutout innings and the Toronto Blue Jays completed a three-game sweep with a 1-0 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays on Sunday, extending their winning streak to eight games.Jesse Carlson closed it out in the ninth for his second s]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa doesn't deserve the East-leading Rays]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-doesn-t-deserve-the-east-leading-rays.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Sep 2008 08:38:20 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MLB has tried everything to get fans to attend Rays games. As this season proves, Tampa doesn't deserve its team.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jays' Zaun slams door shut in 13th 2008-09-07]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/jays-zaun-slams-door-shut-in-13th-838.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Sep 2008 08:38:20 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Tampa Bay Rays' first meaningful September isn't going so well. As for Blue Jays catcher Gregg Zaun, he's just happy his miserable August is behind him.Zaun hit a game-ending grand slam in the 13th inning and Toronto beat the Rays 7-4 on Saturday to e]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays-Blue Jays Preview 2008-09-07]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rays-blue-jays-preview-824.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 07 Sep 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[As they try to hang onto their AL East lead, the Tampa Bay Rays' nine-game road trip against division rivals has not gotten off to an ideal start.The Rays look to avoid getting swept for the first time in eight weeks when they wrap up their three-game ser]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay activates Longoria off DL]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-activates-longoria-off-dl.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 07 Sep 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Evan Longoria was activated off the 15-day disabled list Saturday after the Tampa Bay slugger said he felt "almost 100 percent" following 30 swings with a regular bat.Longoria won't be returning to the lineup right away. Rays manager Joe Maddon wants the]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jays' Zaun slams door shut in 13th]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/jays-zaun-slams-door-shut-in-13th.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 07 Sep 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Tampa Bay Rays' first meaningful September isn't going so well. 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Upton (torn labrum in his left shoulder) has been playing despite the injury and will need postseason surgery. 3B Evan Longoria (non-displaced fracture of right wrist) went on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to Aug. 8. He won't]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Inside Pitch 2008-09-06]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-inside-pitch-818.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Sep 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rays got another reminder of how big small mistakes can be in a pennant race. Akinori Iwamura's failed bunt on a seventh-inning suicide squeeze loomed as the largest play in Friday's 6-4 loss. 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Upton (torn labrum in his left shoulder) has been playing despite the injury and will need postseason surgery. 3B Evan Longoria (non-displaced fracture of right wrist) went on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to Aug. 8. He won't]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays-Blue Jays Preview 2008-09-06]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rays-blue-jays-preview-821.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Sep 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Tampa Bay Rays' starting pitching has been a big reason for their surprising rise to the top of the AL East. A few disappointing outings by the rotation, though, has cut their lead in the division to just 2 1/2 games.The Rays try to get back on track]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Halladay gets the final word against Rays]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/halladay-gets-the-final-word-against-rays.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Sep 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Roy Halladay won't be facing the Tampa Bay Rays again this season, something both sides are perfectly happy about.Halladay pitched seven solid innings to win his fifth straight start, Alex Rios hit two homers and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Rays 6-4 on]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Replay helps A-Rod, Yanks down Rays 2008-09-04]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/replay-helps-a-rod-yanks-down-rays-823.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Sep 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Alex Rodriguez's ninth-inning homer was upheld in baseball's first use of instant replay, and the New York Yankees beat the AL East-leading Tampa Bay Rays 8-4 on Wednesday night.Rodriguez, who went 3-for-4 and drove in four runs, hit a towering two-run sh]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Inside Pitch 2008-09-05]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-inside-pitch-811.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Sep 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Lefty Scott Kazmir did what an ace is supposed to do Thursday. 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Upton (torn labrum in his left shoulder) has been playing despite the injury and will need postseason surgery. 3B Evan Longoria (non-displaced fracture of right wrist) went on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to Aug. 8. He won't]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays-Blue Jays Preview 2008-09-05]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rays-blue-jays-preview-814.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Sep 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Andy Sonnanstine needs one more win to reach 14, which would put him into a tie for the Tampa Bay Rays single-season record. 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The odds of my being in some controversy are pro]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Notes, Quotes 2008-09-04]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-notes-quotes-803.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Sep 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Edwin Jackson came up with his shortest start of the year when the Rays needed him most, lasting just 3 1/3 innings, and allowing 10 hits and six runs. He had won six of his previous seven and was 4-1, 2.27 in August. --C Dioner Navarro started Wedn]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Roster Report 2008-09-04]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-roster-report-804.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Sep 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: C Dioner Navarro (cramps in both hamstrings) left the Aug. 26 game and didn't play Aug. 27-29. He played Aug. 30 but sat out Aug. 31. He appeared as a sub Sept. 2 and started Sept. 3. 3B Evan Longoria (non-displaced fracture of right wrist)]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Inside Pitch 2008-09-04]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-inside-pitch-805.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Sep 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rays aren't playing like the Rays. As much as they insist nothing has changed in September, their first two games in the glare of the pennant race have not been impressive. They've lost two straight to the Yankees -- as well as two games off their AL]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yankees-Rays Preview 2008-09-04]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/yankees-rays-preview-806.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Sep 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Tampa Bay Rays have had a remarkable season, one that could result in the franchise's first postseason appearance.Beating the New York Yankees, however, remains a problem.The Rays hope to avoid being swept at home in a three-game series for the first]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yankees 8, Rays 4]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/yankees-8-rays-4.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Sep 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Alex Rodriguez made major league history by agreeing with an umpire.The New York Yankees third baseman, a lightning rod for headlines on and off the field throughout his career, saw his ninth-inning home run Wednesday night the same way as third base umpi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Replay helps A-Rod, Yanks down Rays]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/replay-helps-a-rod-yanks-down-rays.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Sep 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Alex Rodriguez's ninth-inning homer was upheld in baseball's first use of instant replay, and the New York Yankees beat the AL East-leading Tampa Bay Rays 8-4 on Wednesday night.Rodriguez, who went 3-for-4 and drove in four runs, hit a towering two-run sh]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[First use of instant replay backs onfield call 2008-09-04]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/first-use-of-instant-replay-backs-onfield-call-809.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Sep 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Baseball's first use of instant replay backed an onfield call of a home run for Alex Rodriguez during the ninth inning of the New York Yankees game against the Tampa Bay Rays on Wednesday night.Third-base umpire Brian Runge signaled a home run after A-Rod]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Closer hot seat: Lindstrom closing for Fish]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/closer-hot-seat-lindstrom-closing-for-fish.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Sep 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[As the Labor Day weekend fades into memory, the Closer Hot Seat finds itself rather short on tenants. While many formerly "hot" bullpen situations have resolved themselves nicely over the past few weeks, there are still a few areas of ninth-inning uncerta]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Notes, Quotes 2008-09-03]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-notes-quotes-794.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Sep 2008 08:35:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Troy Percival was activated Tuesday after 2 1/2 weeks on the disabled list with a right knee problem. He will return to his closer's role and said he is ready for regular duty, including back-to-back days. "I should be able to," Percival said. "I ha]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Roster Report 2008-09-03]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-roster-report-795.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Sep 2008 08:35:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: C Dioner Navarro (cramps in both hamstrings) left the Aug. 26 game and didn't play Aug. 27-29. He played Aug. 30 but sat out Aug. 31. He appeared as a sub Sept. 2. RHP Troy Percival (sprained right knee) went on the 15-day disabled list Aug]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Inside Pitch 2008-09-03]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-inside-pitch-796.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Sep 2008 08:35:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rays started their tough 19-game stretch in a rough way, losing to the Yankees 7-2. It wasn't just that they lost, but how they played, making mistakes on the bases and in the field, getting a poor outing from starter Matt Garza and a lack of offense.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yankees-Rays Preview 2008-09-03]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/yankees-rays-preview-797.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Sep 2008 08:35:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A win against the team with the best record in the American League is a nice start. The New York Yankees, however, are going to need a lot more than that to reach the playoffs for a 14th consecutive season.The Yankees look to boost their slim postseason c]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yankees 7, Rays 2]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/yankees-7-rays-2.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Sep 2008 08:35:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Mike Mussina is doing all he can to help the New York Yankees cling to their slim playoff chances.The 39-year-old right-hander earned his 17th win, and the Yankees got home runs from Alex Rodriguez and Xavier Nady in a 7-2 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Moose, A-Rod keep Yanks hopes alive]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/moose-a-rod-keep-yanks-hopes-alive.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Sep 2008 08:35:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Mike Mussina earned his 17th win, and the New York Yankees got home runs from Alex Rodriguez and Xavier Nady in a 7-2 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays on Tuesday night.Joba Chamberlain came off the disabled list for New York and pitched 1 1-3 scoreless inn]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Percival activated from 15-day DL]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/percival-activated-from-15-day-dl.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Sep 2008 08:35:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Tampa Bay Rays activated closer Troy Percival from the 15-day disabled list before Tuesday night's game against the New York Yankees.The 38-year-old right-hander, sidelined because of cartilage damage in his right knee, had been out since Aug. 14, whe]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pitchers will decide fate of contenders]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/pitchers-will-decide-fate-of-contenders.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Sep 2008 08:35:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Playoff berths. Postseason honors. Job security. They're all going to be decided this month. Dayn Perry sizes up September for you.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Inside Pitch 2008-09-02]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-inside-pitch-788.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Sep 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rays on Tuesday start a rugged stretch that could determine their postseason chances -- 19 games against the Yankees, Blue Jays, Red Sox and Twins. As much as it could be challenging for a young and relatively inexperienced team, the Rays are hoping t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Notes, Quotes 2008-09-02]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-notes-quotes-789.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Sep 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--OF Fernando Perez was called up from Class AAA just before Sunday's deadline for postseason eligibility, giving the Rays added speed and defense. RHP Juan Salas, who was sent down to make room, will be recalled on Tuesday. The Rays are also expected to]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Roster Report 2008-09-02]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-roster-report-790.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Sep 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: 3B Evan Longoria (non-displaced fracture of right wrist) went on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to Aug. 8. The Rays hoped he would be able to return on Sept. 2, but Longoria still wasn't ready. C Dioner Navarro (cramps in both hamstri]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yankees-Rays Preview 2008-09-01]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/yankees-rays-preview-791.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Sep 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[For each season throughout the Tampa Bay Rays' history, their September games against the New York Yankees have featured one team on its way to the postseason and another club getting ready for next season.The six games this month between the AL East riva]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[First-place Rays gaining confidence by the day]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/first-place-rays-gaining-confidence-by-the-day.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Sep 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A five-game winning streak, 12-0-1 in series over the past six weeks and the best record in baseball.All summer long, the first-place Tampa Bay Rays have been hearing how difficult it'll be to win in September, so they can't think of a better way to enter]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Baldelli hit caps Rays' comeback 2008-08-31]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/baldelli-hit-caps-rays-comeback-793.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Sep 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Rocco Baldelli's career nearly came to an end during spring training. Five months later, he's delivering key hits to spark Tampa Bay's surprising playoff drive.Baldelli hit a game-winning RBI double in the ninth inning and the AL East-leading Rays came ba]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Notes, Quotes 2008-09-01]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-notes-quotes-780.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Sep 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP James Shields won his 12th game, tying his career high set last year. He is one win behind Andy Sonnanstine for the team lead and two off Rolando Arrojo's 1998 team record. --RHP Troy Percival's right knee (non-surgical cartilage problem) is feeling]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Roster Report 2008-09-01]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-roster-report-781.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Sep 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: C Dioner Navarro (cramps in both hamstrings) left the Aug. 26 game and didn't play Aug. 27-29. He played on Aug. 30 but sat out on Aug. 31. RHP Troy Percival (sprained right knee) went on the 15-day disabled list Aug. 15. He threw batting p]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Inside Pitch 2008-09-01]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-inside-pitch-782.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Sep 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rays got to see what they used to look like this weekend.In sweeping the Orioles, the Rays feasted on a brutal Baltimore pitching staff, tallying a team-record 34 runs over the three games. The Rays -- whose offense has been stifled much of the season]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Indians send Velandia to Rays for cash]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/indians-send-velandia-to-rays-for-cash.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Sep 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Cleveland Indians traded minor league infielder Jorge Velandia to the Tampa Bay Rays on Sunday for cash.The 33-year-old Velandia was at Triple-A Buffalo after playing briefly for the Toronto Blue Jays and Indians earlier this year. He hit .209 with ei]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays finish off stellar August in style]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rays-finish-off-stellar-august-in-style.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Sep 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Tampa Bay Rays completed their best-ever month in the team's most memorable season by far.James Shields allowed one run over seven innings and Jason Bartlett hit his first homer in more than a year to help the AL East-leading Rays complete a three-gam]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Baldelli hit caps Rays' comeback 2008-08-31]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/baldelli-hit-caps-rays-comeback-785.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Sep 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Rocco Baldelli's career nearly came to an end during spring training. Five months later, he's delivering key hits to spark Tampa Bay's surprising playoff drive.Baldelli hit a game-winning RBI double in the ninth inning and the AL East-leading Rays came ba]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays edge Jays to reach milestone 2008-08-29]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rays-edge-jays-to-reach-milestone-786.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Sep 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Tampa Bay Rays reached another milestone in their unexpected run toward the playoffs.Edwin Jackson took a shutout into the eighth inning, Cliff Floyd and Willy Aybar each homered, and the Rays beat the Toronto Blue Jays 3-2 on Thursday night to guaran]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pena HR all that's needed for Rays 2008-08-28]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/pena-hr-all-that-s-needed-for-rays-787.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Sep 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Matt Garza and two relievers combined on a six-hitter and Carlos Pena homered to lead AL East-leading Tampa Bay past Toronto 1-0 Wednesday night.Garza (11-7) allowed six hits and three walks with five strikeouts over 7 2-3 innings for the Rays. Grant Balf]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Orioles-Rays Preview 2008-08-31]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/orioles-rays-preview-772.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 31 Aug 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Securing victories hasn't been a problem for the Tampa Bay Rays lately, and that's been especially evident when playing at home.The surging Rays, winners of four straight overall, try to sweep a visiting opponent for the eighth time this season on Sunday]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays 10, Orioles 9]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rays-10-orioles-9.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 31 Aug 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Rocco Baldelli's career nearly came to an end during spring training. Five months later, he's delivering key hits to spark Tampa Bay's surprising playoff drive.Baldelli hit a game-winning RBI double in the ninth inning and the AL East-leading Rays came ba]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Baldelli hit caps Rays' comeback]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/baldelli-hit-caps-rays-comeback.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 31 Aug 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Rocco Baldelli's career nearly came to an end during spring training. Five months later, he's delivering key hits to spark Tampa Bay's surprising playoff drive.Baldelli hit a game-winning RBI double in the ninth inning and the AL East-leading Rays came ba]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Roster Report 2008-08-30]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-roster-report-775.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 31 Aug 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: C Dioner Navarro (cramps in both hamstrings) left the Aug. 26 game and didn't play Aug. 27-28. He is unlikely to return before Aug. 30. RHP Troy Percival (sprained right knee) went on the 15-day disabled list Aug. 15. He threw batting pract]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Inside Pitch 2008-08-30]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-inside-pitch-776.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 31 Aug 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Friday was a numbers game for the Rays. The victory was their 82nd of the season, guaranteeing the first winning season in franchise history.It was their 50th win of the season at home, meeting a goal principal owner Stuart Sternberg set last season.And i]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Notes, Quotes 2008-08-30]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-notes-quotes-777.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 31 Aug 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP Scott Kazmir earned his 10th win, making the Rays the second team this season to have five starters in double digits, joining the Angels. Over the last 20 years, only five teams have done so by this date. --1B Carlos Pena and DH Cliff Floyd drew con]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays edge Jays to reach milestone 2008-08-29]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rays-edge-jays-to-reach-milestone-778.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 31 Aug 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Tampa Bay Rays reached another milestone in their unexpected run toward the playoffs.Edwin Jackson took a shutout into the eighth inning, Cliff Floyd and Willy Aybar each homered, and the Rays beat the Toronto Blue Jays 3-2 on Thursday night to guaran]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pena HR all that's needed for Rays 2008-08-28]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/pena-hr-all-that-s-needed-for-rays-779.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 31 Aug 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Matt Garza and two relievers combined on a six-hitter and Carlos Pena homered to lead AL East-leading Tampa Bay past Toronto 1-0 Wednesday night.Garza (11-7) allowed six hits and three walks with five strikeouts over 7 2-3 innings for the Rays. Grant Balf]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Roster Report 2008-08-30]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-roster-report-765.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 30 Aug 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: C Dioner Navarro (cramps in both hamstrings) left the Aug. 26 game and didn't play Aug. 27-28. He is unlikely to return before Aug. 30. RHP Troy Percival (sprained right knee) went on the 15-day disabled list Aug. 15. He threw batting pract]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Inside Pitch 2008-08-30]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-inside-pitch-766.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 30 Aug 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Friday was a numbers game for the Rays. The victory was their 82nd of the season, guaranteeing the first winning season in franchise history.It was their 50th win of the season at home, meeting a goal principal owner Stuart Sternberg set last season.And i]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Notes, Quotes 2008-08-30]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-notes-quotes-767.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 30 Aug 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP Scott Kazmir earned his 10th win, making the Rays the second team this season to have five starters in double digits, joining the Angels. Over the last 20 years, only five teams have done so by this date. --1B Carlos Pena and DH Cliff Floyd drew con]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Orioles-Rays Preview 2008-08-30]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/orioles-rays-preview-768.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 30 Aug 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[For the first decade of the Tampa Bay Rays' existence, thoughts of a winning season were mere science fiction. Now, finishing above .500 is the true story of their 2008.With a Sci-Fi Night promotion at Tropicana Field as a backdrop, the Rays seek their fo]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Floyd drives in 5 as Rays rout Orioles]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/floyd-drives-in-5-as-rays-rout-orioles.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 30 Aug 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Tampa Bay Rays cleared another hurdle in the effort to distance themselves from their woeful past.Ben Zobrist hit a grand slam, Cliff Floyd drove in five runs and the AL East-leading Rays guaranteed their first-ever winning season with a 14-3 rout of]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pena HR all that's needed for Rays 2008-08-28]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/pena-hr-all-that-s-needed-for-rays-770.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 30 Aug 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Matt Garza and two relievers combined on a six-hitter and Carlos Pena homered to lead AL East-leading Tampa Bay past Toronto 1-0 Wednesday night.Garza (11-7) allowed six hits and three walks with five strikeouts over 7 2-3 innings for the Rays. Grant Balf]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Twins thrive on affordable home cooking  2008-08-29]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/twins-thrive-on-affordable-home-cooking--771.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 30 Aug 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[When it comes to squeezing the most out of bargain basement talent, the A's have nothing on the Minnesota Twins, Dayn Perry says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Notes, Quotes 2008-08-29]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-notes-quotes-757.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 Aug 2008 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--C Dioner Navarro said his hamstrings felt better, but he likely won't return to the lineup until Saturday. Navarro was forced from Tuesday's game due to cramping. --RHP Troy Percival threw about 30 pitches off the mound to reserves Justin Ruggiano and B]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Roster Report 2008-08-29]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-roster-report-758.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 Aug 2008 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: C Dioner Navarro (cramps in both hamstrings) left the Aug. 26 game and didn't play Aug. 27-28. He is unlikely to return before Aug. 30. RHP Troy Percival (sprained right knee) went on the 15-day disabled list Aug. 15. He threw batting pract]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Inside Pitch 2008-08-29]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-inside-pitch-759.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 Aug 2008 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rays are finding ways to get things done when it matters most. "I think we're starting to get it," manager Joe Maddon said. "It's a matter of when you put the team ahead of yourself personally, that's when teams win. And I know I'm seeing it, I'm livi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Orioles-Rays Preview 2008-08-29]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/orioles-rays-preview-760.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 Aug 2008 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It's already been a season of impressive accomplishments for the Tampa Bay Rays, and they appear to be adding to that success with each victory.After reaching yet another milestone, the Rays try to continue their recent dominance of the Baltimore Orioles]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays edge Jays to reach milestone]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rays-edge-jays-to-reach-milestone.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 Aug 2008 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Tampa Bay Rays reached another milestone in their unexpected run toward the playoffs.Edwin Jackson took a shutout into the eighth inning, Cliff Floyd and Willy Aybar each homered, and the Rays beat the Toronto Blue Jays 3-2 on Thursday night to guaran]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pena HR all that's needed for Rays 2008-08-28]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/pena-hr-all-that-s-needed-for-rays-762.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 Aug 2008 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Matt Garza and two relievers combined on a six-hitter and Carlos Pena homered to lead AL East-leading Tampa Bay past Toronto 1-0 Wednesday night.Garza (11-7) allowed six hits and three walks with five strikeouts over 7 2-3 innings for the Rays. Grant Balf]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Twins thrive on affordable home cooking  2008-08-29]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/twins-thrive-on-affordable-home-cooking--763.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 Aug 2008 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[When it comes to squeezing the most out of bargain basement talent, the A's have nothing on the Minnesota Twins, Dayn Perry says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Halladay gets help, finally beats Rays  2008-08-27]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/halladay-gets-help-finally-beats-rays--764.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 Aug 2008 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[No team has ever beat Toronto Blue Jays ace Roy Halladay four times in one season. Vernon Wells helped make sure the Tampa Bay Rays didn't.Halladay beat Tampa Bay for the first time this season, and Wells homered and had three RBIs as Toronto beat the AL]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Inside Pitch 2008-08-28]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-inside-pitch-748.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 28 Aug 2008 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Pitching and defense has been a theme for the Rays all season. And it's going to be an even bigger part of the story over the final five weeks. Tuesday, the Rays were shut down by Toronto ace Roy Halladay, and they lost. Wednesday, Blue Jays rookie David]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Notes, Quotes 2008-08-28]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-notes-quotes-749.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 28 Aug 2008 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--C Dioner Navarro had a clean MRI of his hamstrings that had cramped up to force him out of Tuesday's game, but he sat out Wednesday's game and said he wasn't sure if he would be able to return Thursday. "It's like when you get a seizure, your muscles ti]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Roster Report 2008-08-28]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-roster-report-750.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 28 Aug 2008 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: C Dioner Navarro (cramps in both hamstrings) left the Aug. 26 game and didn't play Aug. 27. He is day-to-day. RHP Troy Percival (sprained right knee) went on the 15-day disabled list Aug. 15. He expects to be able to pitch in early Septembe]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays-Rays Preview 2008-08-28]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/blue-jays-rays-preview-751.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 28 Aug 2008 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Tampa Bay Rays haven't lost a series since the All-Star break, and it's been nearly two months since they've dropped one at home.Looking to continue both of those impressive streaks, the Rays aim to take the finale of their three-game set against the]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays 1, Blue Jays 0]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rays-1-blue-jays-0.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 28 Aug 2008 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Tampa Bay manager Joe Maddon thinks the Rays' latest victory came in a "really classic kind of a game."Matt Garza and two relievers combined on a six-hitter and Carlos Pena homered to lead AL East-leading Tampa Bay past Toronto 1-0 Wednesday night."This t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pena HR all that's needed for Rays]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/pena-hr-all-that-s-needed-for-rays.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 28 Aug 2008 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Matt Garza and two relievers combined on a six-hitter and Carlos Pena homered to lead AL East-leading Tampa Bay past Toronto 1-0 Wednesday night.Garza (11-7) allowed six hits and three walks with five strikeouts over 7 2-3 innings for the Rays. Grant Balf]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Closer hot seat: Mets' pen a mess]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/closer-hot-seat-mets-pen-a-mess.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 28 Aug 2008 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Major league bullpens were again abuzz with news last week: Old faces returned, while some new young guns served notice that they were forces to be reckoned with.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Twins thrive on affordable home cooking]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/twins-thrive-on-affordable-home-cooking-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 28 Aug 2008 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[When it comes to squeezing the most out of bargain basement talent, the A's have nothing on the Minnesota Twins, Dayn Perry says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Halladay gets help, finally beats Rays  2008-08-27]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/halladay-gets-help-finally-beats-rays--756.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 28 Aug 2008 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[No team has ever beat Toronto Blue Jays ace Roy Halladay four times in one season. Vernon Wells helped make sure the Tampa Bay Rays didn't.Halladay beat Tampa Bay for the first time this season, and Wells homered and had three RBIs as Toronto beat the AL]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Inside Pitch 2008-08-27]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-inside-pitch-741.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 27 Aug 2008 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The downside of the Rays' success is that it has increased expectations. When they lost to Toronto 6-2 on Tuesday, it marked their first back-to-back losses in nearly a month. But because it was the opening of a key homestand that leads into a rugged trip]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Notes, Quotes 2008-08-27]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-notes-quotes-742.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 27 Aug 2008 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--3B Evan Longoria, still hopeful of returning next week from a fractured right wrist, is cleared to resume as much baseball activity as he can tolerate but said there is still too much pain to try swinging a bat, and he won't until it is pain-free.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Roster Report 2008-08-27]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-roster-report-743.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 27 Aug 2008 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: C Dioner Navarro (cramps in both hamstrings) left the Aug. 26. He is day-to-day. RHP Troy Percival (sprained right knee) went on the 15-day disabled list Aug. 15. He expects to be able to pitch in early September. 3B Evan Longoria (non-disp]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays-Rays Preview 2008-08-27]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/blue-jays-rays-preview-744.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 27 Aug 2008 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Tampa Bay's Matt Garza has pitched extremely well in all three starts against the Toronto Blue Jays this season.The AL East-leading Rays, looking to avoid matching their longest home losing streak of the season, could use another strong outing from him.Ga]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Halladay gets help, finally beats Rays]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/halladay-gets-help-finally-beats-rays-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 27 Aug 2008 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[No team has ever beat Toronto Blue Jays ace Roy Halladay four times in one season. Vernon Wells helped make sure the Tampa Bay Rays didn't.Halladay beat Tampa Bay for the first time this season, and Wells homered and had three RBIs as Toronto beat the AL]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Longoria to resume hitting, throwing this week]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/longoria-to-resume-hitting-throwing-this-week.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 27 Aug 2008 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays rookie third baseman Evan Longoria will resume hitting his week as he continues a rehab program for a broken bone in his right wrist.The All-Star expects to start throwing Wednesday and hitting within the next few days. He hopes to return a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yankee woes could spill over into next season]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/yankee-woes-could-spill-over-into-next-season.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 27 Aug 2008 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Yankees are going to need a perfect storm to make the playoffs. And Ken Rosenthal doesn't see any quick fixes for next year.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Notes, Quotes 2008-08-26]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-notes-quotes-734.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 26 Aug 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--3B Evan Longoria's fractured right wrist is "progressing well," executive VP Andrew Friedman said. Longoria, hit by a pitch Aug. 7, is hopeful of returning for the Sept. 2-4 series against the Yankees. --RHP Troy Percival, on the DL with a cartilage pro]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Roster Report 2008-08-26]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-roster-report-735.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 26 Aug 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: RHP Troy Percival (sprained right knee) went on the 15-day disabled list Aug. 15. He expects to be able to pitch in early September. LF Carl Crawford (right middle finger tendon subluxation) went on the 15-day disabled list Aug. 10. He unde]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Inside Pitch 2008-08-26]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-inside-pitch-736.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 26 Aug 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rays were still wrestling Monday with a controversial call that played a big role in their loss on Sunday. The issue was an obstruction call against third baseman Willy Aybar when White Sox catcher A.J. Pierzynski was in a rundown between second and t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays-Rays Preview 2008-08-25]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/blue-jays-rays-preview-737.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 26 Aug 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Roy Halladay has won 15 games this season, has the third-lowest ERA in the AL and is one of the leading contenders to win his second Cy Young Award.What he hasn't done is beat the Tampa Bay Rays.Halladay will try to avoid falling to 0-4 against the AL Eas]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[K-Rod's banner season doesn't justify Cy Young hype]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/k-rod-s-banner-season-doesn-t-justify-cy-young-hype.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 26 Aug 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[K-Rod just recorded his 50th save and now talk of a possible Cy Young Award is building. Dayn Perry can't believe his ears.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[MLB's comeback season deserves a medal 2008-08-25]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/mlb-s-comeback-season-deserves-a-medal-739.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 26 Aug 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Forget about the Olympics, Joel Sherman says look no further than MLB diamonds for the summer's best accomplishments.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ramirez delivers for ChiSox in 10th 2008-08-25]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/ramirez-delivers-for-chisox-in-10th-740.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 26 Aug 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Alexei Ramirez singled home the winning run in the 10th inning after A.J. Pierzynski's bizarre trip around the bases, and the Chicago White Sox rallied past the Tampa Bay Rays 6-5 on Sunday to avoid a three-game sweep.Jim Thome hit his 534th homer, and th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Notes, Quotes 2008-08-25]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-notes-quotes-726.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 25 Aug 2008 08:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--With his 206th victory Saturday, Joe Maddon supplanted Larry Rothschild as the Rays manager with the most wins. Maddon went into play Sunday 206-246. Rothschild, the original manager, was 205-294; Lou Piniella 200-285; Hal McRae 113-196. --The Rays won]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Roster Report 2008-08-25]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-roster-report-727.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 25 Aug 2008 08:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: RHP Troy Percival (sprained right knee) went on the 15-day disabled list Aug. 15. He expects to be able to pitch in early September. LF Carl Crawford (right middle finger tendon subluxation) went on the 15-day disabled list Aug. 10. He unde]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Inside Pitch 2008-08-25]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-inside-pitch-728.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 25 Aug 2008 08:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rays got another taste Sunday of how treacherous the stretch run can be. Neither a mistake by backup Shawn Riggans on a play at the plate in the ninth inning, nor poor execution on a rundown play in the 10th which led to a controversial obstruction ca]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[White Sox 6, Rays 5(10)]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/white-sox-6-rays-5-10-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 25 Aug 2008 08:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A.J. Pierzynski found himself in the middle of another strange play, and once again the umpire involved was Doug Eddings.This time, the chaos followed a rundown between second and third, not a third strike."It's just a funny coincidence, I guess," said Pi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[MLB's comeback season deserves a medal]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/mlb-s-comeback-season-deserves-a-medal.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 25 Aug 2008 08:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Forget about the Olympics, Joel Sherman says to look no further than the MLB diamonds for this summer's best accomplishments.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ramirez delivers for ChiSox in 10th]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/ramirez-delivers-for-chisox-in-10th.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 25 Aug 2008 08:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Alexei Ramirez singled home the winning run in the 10th inning after A.J. Pierzynski's bizarre trip around the bases, and the Chicago White Sox rallied past the Tampa Bay Rays 6-5 on Sunday to avoid a three-game sweep.Jim Thome hit his 534th homer, and th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[MLB postseason could have new and refreshing feel]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/mlb-postseason-could-have-new-and-refreshing-feel.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 25 Aug 2008 08:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Yanks may not make it and the BoSox are far from favored. Randy Hill says there may be something refreshing about the playoffs.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays rally to pad AL East lead 2008-08-24]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rays-rally-to-pad-al-east-lead-733.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 25 Aug 2008 08:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Faced with key injuries or late deficits, the Tampa Bay Rays refuse to flinch. And their lead in the AL East is increasing.Carlos Pena's two-run single capped a four-run eighth inning, and the surging Rays rallied for a 5-3 victory Saturday over the Chica]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays-White Sox Preview 2008-08-24]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rays-white-sox-preview-720.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 24 Aug 2008 08:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Thanks to their strong play on the road recently, the Tampa Bay Rays have opened their largest lead in the AL East this season.The Rays look to sweep the Chicago White Sox for the first time when they close a three-game series on Sunday.Tampa Bay (79-49),]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays rally to pad AL East lead]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rays-rally-to-pad-al-east-lead.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 24 Aug 2008 08:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Faced with key injuries or late deficits, the Tampa Bay Rays refuse to flinch. And their lead in the AL East is increasing.Carlos Pena's two-run single capped a four-run eighth inning, and the surging Rays rallied for a 5-3 victory Saturday over the Chica]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Roster Report 2008-08-23]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-roster-report-722.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 24 Aug 2008 08:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: RHP Troy Percival (sprained right knee) went on the 15-day disabled list Aug. 15. He expects to be able to pitch in early September. LF Carl Crawford (right middle finger tendon subluxation) went on the 15-day disabled list Aug. 10. He unde]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Inside Pitch 2008-08-23]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-inside-pitch-723.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 24 Aug 2008 08:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Given that his career, as well as his health, were in question earlier this season, Rocco Baldelli's return to the major leagues was considered a significant accomplishment. But now, the Rays are seeing they may be getting even more. Baldelli had a key ha]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Notes, Quotes 2008-08-23]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-notes-quotes-724.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 24 Aug 2008 08:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP Scott Kazmir starts on Saturday with his confidence boosted after working six innings in his last outing -- the first time in five starts he'd lasted that long. "If I just worry about trying to get hitters out, I won't have to worry about what I'll]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[How schedules will impact playoff contenders 2008-08-21]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/how-schedules-will-impact-playoff-contenders-725.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 24 Aug 2008 08:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rays have the toughest schedule in MLB &#151; and it's not getting easier. Dayn Perry analyzes each contender's remaining games.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Roster Report 2008-08-23]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-roster-report-712.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 Aug 2008 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: RHP Troy Percival (sprained right knee) went on the 15-day disabled list Aug. 15. He expects to be able to pitch in early September. LF Carl Crawford (right middle finger tendon subluxation) went on the 15-day disabled list Aug. 10. He unde]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Inside Pitch 2008-08-23]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-inside-pitch-713.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 Aug 2008 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Given that his career, as well as his health, were in question earlier this season, Rocco Baldelli's return to the major leagues was considered a significant accomplishment. But now, the Rays are seeing they may be getting even more. Baldelli had a key ha]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Notes, Quotes 2008-08-23]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-notes-quotes-714.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 Aug 2008 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP Scott Kazmir starts on Saturday with his confidence boosted after working six innings in his last outing -- the first time in five starts he'd lasted that long. "If I just worry about trying to get hitters out, I won't have to worry about what I'll]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays-White Sox Preview 2008-08-23]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rays-white-sox-preview-715.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 Aug 2008 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Injuries have kept Rocco Baldelli from participating in the Tampa Bay Rays' climb to the top of the AL standings, but the outfielder hopes he can start contributing now that he's healthy.Baldelli and the Rays look to continue their recent dominance of the]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Baldelli comes through for Rays]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/baldelli-comes-through-for-rays.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 Aug 2008 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With one big swing, Rocco Baldelli gave a big indication that he is finally feeling better.He hit his first homer in more than a year, Carlos Pena and Ben Zobrist also went deep and the Tampa Bay Rays opened a weekend showdown against the Chicago White So]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Weekly starters: Lovin' these matchups]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/weekly-starters-lovin-these-matchups.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 Aug 2008 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Top Two-Start Pitchers of the Week]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[How schedules will impact playoff contenders 2008-08-21]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/how-schedules-will-impact-playoff-contenders-718.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 Aug 2008 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rays have the toughest schedule in MLB &#151; and it's not getting easier. Dayn Perry analyzes each contender's remaining games.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Anderson saves Angels from sweep  2008-08-21]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/anderson-saves-angels-from-sweep--719.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 Aug 2008 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Given a final chance to extend his hitting streak to 23 games, Garret Anderson delivered for the Los Angeles Angels with a ninth-inning infield single that drove in the winning run in a 5-4 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays on Wednesday night.Anderson struc]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Inside Pitch 2008-08-22]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-inside-pitch-706.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 Aug 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Manager Joe Maddon says over and over again that he wants the Rays to treat every game the same. He doesn't want them to get more excited or hyped up if they are playing the Red Sox or the Angels, just as he doesn't want them relaxing if they are playing]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Notes, Quotes 2008-08-22]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-notes-quotes-707.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 Aug 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--OF Rocco Baldelli is expected to get two starts this weekend in Chicago, Friday against LHP John Danks and again Sunday against LHP Mark Buehrle.--C Dioner Navarro was out of the lineup Wednesday, the third time in a six-game span he was off, as manager]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Roster Report 2008-08-22]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-roster-report-708.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 Aug 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: RHP Troy Percival (sprained right knee) went on the 15-day disabled list Aug. 15. He expects to be able to pitch in early September. LF Carl Crawford (right middle finger tendon subluxation) went on the 15-day disabled list Aug. 10. He unde]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays-White Sox Preview]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rays-white-sox-preview.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 Aug 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Chicago White Sox had trouble generating offense the last time they faced the Tampa Bay Rays.Considering how well the White Sox are producing lately, scoring doesn't appear as if it will be a problem this time.Chicago aims to continue its surge at the]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[How schedules will impact playoff contenders]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/how-schedules-will-impact-playoff-contenders.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 Aug 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rays have the toughest schedule in MLB &#151; and it's not getting easier. Dayn Perry analyzes each contender's remaining games.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Anderson saves Angels from sweep  2008-08-21]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/anderson-saves-angels-from-sweep--711.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 Aug 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Given a final chance to extend his hitting streak to 23 games, Garret Anderson delivered for the Los Angeles Angels with a ninth-inning infield single that drove in the winning run in a 5-4 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays on Wednesday night.Anderson struc]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Inside Pitch 2008-08-21]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-inside-pitch-697.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 Aug 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The margin between victory and defeat can be slim in a pennant race, and the Rays got a good taste of that Wednesday as three close plays were big factors in their 5-4 loss to the Angels. A line drive by Cliff Floyd was too hard and too low for baserunner]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Notes, Quotes 2008-08-21]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-notes-quotes-698.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 Aug 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Matt Garza worked into the seventh inning, but he continued a pattern of following extraordinary starts with ordinary ones. Coming off a two-hit complete game at Texas, Garza allowed four runs -- all in the third inning -- and came up short against]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Roster Report 2008-08-21]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-roster-report-699.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 Aug 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: RHP Troy Percival (sprained right knee) went on the 15-day disabled list Aug. 15. He expects to be able to pitch in early September. LF Carl Crawford (right middle finger tendon subluxation) went on the 15-day disabled list Aug. 10. He unde]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Angels 5, Rays 4]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/angels-5-rays-4.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 Aug 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Given one more chance to extend his hitting streak to 23 games, Garret Anderson made sure he got his bat off his shoulder."I told myself as I was walking to the plate that if it's out over the plate, I'm going to swing at it, and that's what it was," he s]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Anderson saves Angels from sweep]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/anderson-saves-angels-from-sweep-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 Aug 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Given a final chance to extend his hitting streak to 23 games, Garret Anderson delivered for the Los Angeles Angels with a ninth-inning infield single that drove in the winning run in a 5-4 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays on Wednesday night.Anderson struc]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Closer hot seat: Wood's back as closer]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/closer-hot-seat-wood-s-back-as-closer.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 Aug 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It has been a stormy few weeks for many major league bullpens around the league.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cash-strapped Dodgers make cheap trades]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/cash-strapped-dodgers-make-cheap-trades.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 Aug 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Dodgers owner Frank McCourt is picking up pieces for the stretch run, but he's doing it on the cheap. Tracy Ringolsby explains.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aybar lifts Rays to 2nd straight over Angels  2008-08-20]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/aybar-lifts-rays-to-2nd-straight-over-angels--704.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 Aug 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[One night the Tampa Bay Rays play long ball. The next they rarely get the ball out of the infield and still beat the Los Angeles Angels.The surging Rays won for the ninth time in 11 games Tuesday night, using Willy Aybar's two-run single to break an eight]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Finding every contender's biggest flaw]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/finding-every-contender-s-biggest-flaw.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 Aug 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Mets' biggest problem is obvious: the bullpen. But each contender has an Achilles' heel. Dayn Perry exposes them.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Inside Pitch 2008-08-20]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-inside-pitch-690.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 Aug 2008 08:35:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[B.J. Upton began Tuesday apologizing for his "mental lapse" in Monday's game. He ended it trying to explain a controversial call that Rays manager Joe Maddon labeled "unconscionable" and "fabricated." In between, Upton and the Rays pulled off a rousing vi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Notes, Quotes 2008-08-20]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-notes-quotes-691.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 Aug 2008 08:35:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Manager Joe Maddon was ejected for the third time this season, the ninth ejection of his career with the Rays. Four have been against the Angels, his former team. --RHP James Shields worked eight solid innings and improved to 8-1 with an AL-best 2.21 ho]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Roster Report 2008-08-20]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-roster-report-692.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 Aug 2008 08:35:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: RHP Troy Percival (sprained right knee) went on the 15-day disabled list Aug. 15. He expects to be able to pitch in early September. LF Carl Crawford (right middle finger tendon subluxation) went on the 15-day disabled list Aug. 10. He unde]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Angels-Rays Preview 2008-08-20]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/angels-rays-preview-693.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 Aug 2008 08:35:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Los Angeles Angels arrived in St. Petersburg this week with the best record in the AL, a title they've held for much of the season.If they want to leave in the same position, they'll have to do something they haven't accomplished all year - beat the T]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aybar lifts Rays to 2nd straight over Angels]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/aybar-lifts-rays-to-2nd-straight-over-angels-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 Aug 2008 08:35:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[One night the Tampa Bay Rays play long ball. The next they rarely get the ball out of the infield and still beat the Los Angeles Angels.The surging Rays won for the ninth time in 11 games Tuesday night, using Willy Aybar's two-run single to break an eight]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Upton trying to put baserunning error behind]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/upton-trying-to-put-baserunning-error-behind.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 Aug 2008 08:35:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[B.J. Upton apologized Tuesday for a "mental lapse" on the bases, saying he didn't want to become a distraction for the first-place Tampa Bay Rays."There's no excuse for it. It can't happen, especially in the middle of a pennant race," the 23-year-old cent]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Percival decides against surgery on knee 2008-08-18]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/percival-decides-against-surgery-on-knee-696.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 Aug 2008 08:35:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays closer Troy Percival decided Monday not to have surgery on his injured right knee and hopes to resume throwing off a mound in four or five days.Percival damaged cartilage in the knee while fielding a bunt in Thursday's game against Oakland.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Inside Pitch 2008-08-19]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-inside-pitch-682.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 Aug 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Another base-running lapse by B.J. Upton created another controversy. Monday, he was tagged out from behind by first baseman Mark Teixiera when coasting into second on what should have been an easy double. Upton was booed by the Tropicana Field crowd as h]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Notes, Quotes 2008-08-19]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-notes-quotes-683.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 Aug 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Troy Percival will not have surgery on his right knee and expects to be pitching again in less than two weeks. Percival said surgery would have sidelined him through October, so he will instead pitch with pain. --Rookie 3B Evan Longoria's fractured]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Roster Report 2008-08-19]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-roster-report-684.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 Aug 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: RHP Troy Percival (sprained right knee) was injured Aug. 14. He was placed on the 15-day disabled list on Aug. 15. He expects to be able to pitch in early Septmeber. SS Jason Bartlett (bruised right index finger) was hit by a pitch Aug. 3 a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Angels-Rays Preview 2008-08-19]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/angels-rays-preview-685.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 Aug 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Tampa Bay Rays don't usually have to worry about weather once a game is under way at Tropicana Field, but a tropical storm could postpone their next game before it starts.The Rays would prefer for nothing to interrupt their momentum inside the dome.We]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Upton dogs it, but Rays get win]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/upton-dogs-it-but-rays-get-win.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 Aug 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[B.J. Upton slipped away from Tropicana Field without speaking to reporters, leaving others to answer questions about another baserunning gaffe that overshadowed a big Tampa Bay victory.The first-place Rays beat the Los Angeles Angels 6-4 Monday night, but]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jogging again, B.J. Upton thrown out on rare play]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/jogging-again-b-j-upton-thrown-out-on-rare-play.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 Aug 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[B.J. Upton, benched three times in the past two weeks for failing to hustle, was caught jogging on the bases again Monday night and thrown out at second on what should have been a routine double.This time, Tampa Bay Rays manager Joe Maddon left his center]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays hope to be able to play Tuesday's game]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rays-hope-to-be-able-to-play-tuesday-s-game.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 Aug 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Tampa Bay Rays and Los Angeles Angels were holding out hope that their game scheduled for Tuesday night at Tropicana Field will not be postponed because of Tropical Storm Fay.Team officials met Monday to pore over weather forecasts and discuss conting]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Percival decides against surgery on knee]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/percival-decides-against-surgery-on-knee.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 Aug 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays closer Troy Percival decided Monday not to have surgery on his injured right knee and hopes to resume throwing off a mound in four or five days.Percival damaged cartilage in the knee while fielding a bunt in Thursday's game against Oakland.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Inside Pitch 2008-08-18]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-inside-pitch-673.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 Aug 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[For all the Rays lost on their 11-day, 10-game, three-city, season-long cross-country road trip, they gained ground on the second-place Red Sox. The Rays left Tropicana Field on Aug. 6 with a three-game lead, and after losing Carl Crawford, Evan Longoria]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Notes, Quotes 2008-08-18]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-notes-quotes-674.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 Aug 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--CF B.J. Upton returned to the lineup on Sunday night batting leadoff and got three hits after being pulled from Friday's game and benched Saturday for a lack of hustle. Upton and manager Joe Maddon met for about 15 minutes Saturday and said the issue --]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Roster Report 2008-08-18]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-roster-report-675.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 Aug 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: RHP Troy Percival (sprained right knee) was injured Aug. 14. He was placed on the 15-day disabled list on Aug. 15. SS Jason Bartlett (bruised right index finger) was hit by a pitch Aug. 3 and sat out Aug. 4-5. He played as the DH on Aug. 6,]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Angels-Rays Preview]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/angels-rays-preview.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 Aug 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Normally a midweek series between the two best teams in the AL - the first ever in St. Petersburg this late in the season - would be the biggest event in the Tampa Bay area.Instead, the Rays' three-game possible postseason preview against the Los Angeles]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays 7, Rangers 4]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rays-7-rangers-4.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 Aug 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[B.J. Upton responded to a benching exactly the way Tampa Bay Rays manager Joe Maddon hoped he would.Upton homered and drove in three runs, Scott Kazmir allowed two runs in six innings and the Rays added a game to their AL East lead with a 7-4 victory over]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays hold off Rangers to pad lead]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rays-hold-off-rangers-to-pad-lead.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 Aug 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[B.J. Upton homered and drove in three runs in his return from a benching, Scott Kazmir allowed two runs in six innings and the Tampa Bay Rays added a game to their AL East lead with a 7-4 victory over the Texas Rangers on Sunday night.With the bases loade]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays ready for Tropical Storm Fay]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-ready-for-tropical-storm-fay.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 Aug 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After a 10-game road trip, the Tampa Bay Rays may be heading home to a hurricane.Tropical Storm Fay, which could gain momentum Monday and reach hurricane force after passing over Cuba, is expected to make landfall on Florida's Gulf Coast Tuesday.The Rays]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rookie impresses as Rangers blank Rays 2008-08-17]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rookie-impresses-as-rangers-blank-rays-680.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 Aug 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Texas Rangers were looking from a good outing from anyone in its rotation.Rookie Matt Harrison provided a huge boost to the Rangers' staff by throwing eight shutout innings, sending Texas past the Tampa Bay Rays 3-0 Saturday night.The Rangers, who cam]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Recent funk means Yanks' postseason run is over]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/recent-funk-means-yanks-postseason-run-is-over.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 Aug 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The calendar says August, but the Yanks might as well give up because it's clear there will be no October baseball in the Bronx.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays-Rangers Preview 2008-08-17]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rays-rangers-preview-667.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 Aug 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Texas Rangers found a cure to satisfy both their struggling offense and their downtrodden pitching staff in their latest game - don't give up any runs.The Rangers will try to build off an impressive shutout win on Sunday in Arlington as they look to b]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rookie impresses as Rangers blank Rays]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rookie-impresses-as-rangers-blank-rays.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 Aug 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Texas Rangers were looking from a good outing from anyone in its rotation.Rookie Matt Harrison provided a huge boost to the Rangers' staff by throwing eight shutout innings, sending Texas past the Tampa Bay Rays 3-0 Saturday night.The Rangers, who cam]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Upton benched a second time for lack of hustle]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/upton-benched-a-second-time-for-lack-of-hustle.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 Aug 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays center fielder B.J. 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He played as the DH on Aug. 6,]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Inside Pitch 2008-08-16]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-inside-pitch-671.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 Aug 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Matt Garza's brilliant effort on the mound was spoiled by B.J. Upton's lack of hustle on the base path. After Upton didn't run hard when grounding into a sixth-inning double play, manager Joe Maddon made his unhappiness evident. He waited until Upton took]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Notes, Quotes 2008-08-16]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-notes-quotes-672.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 Aug 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Troy Percival was placed on the 15-day DL and might need surgery to repair a cartilage problem in his right knee, but the Rays expect him to be back by mid-September at the latest.--RHP Juan Salas was called up from Class AAA Durham to join the bull]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Roster Report 2008-08-16]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-roster-report-658.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 Aug 2008 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: RHP Troy Percival (sprained right knee) was injured Aug. 14. He was placed on the 15-day disabled list on Aug. 15. SS Jason Bartlett (bruised right index finger) was hit by a pitch Aug. 3 and sat out Aug. 4-5. He played as the DH on Aug. 6,]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Inside Pitch 2008-08-16]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-inside-pitch-659.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 Aug 2008 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Matt Garza's brilliant effort on the mound was spoiled by B.J. Upton's lack of hustle on the base path. After Upton didn't run hard when grounding into a sixth-inning double play, manager Joe Maddon made his unhappiness evident. He waited until Upton took]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Notes, Quotes 2008-08-16]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-notes-quotes-660.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 Aug 2008 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Troy Percival was placed on the 15-day DL and might need surgery to repair a cartilage problem in his right knee, but the Rays expect him to be back by mid-September at the latest.--RHP Juan Salas was called up from Class AAA Durham to join the bull]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Weekly starters: Duchscherer keeps rollin']]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/weekly-starters-duchscherer-keeps-rollin-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 Aug 2008 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Two-Start Pitchers]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays-Rangers Preview 2008-08-16]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rays-rangers-preview-662.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 Aug 2008 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With Carl Crawford potentially out for the season and AL Rookie of the Year candidate Evan Longoria also on the disabled list, it seemed the Tampa Bay Rays' underwhelming offense might finally catch up with them.Instead, the Rays are scoring more often.Ta]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Garza's gem leads Rays over Rangers]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/garza-s-gem-leads-rays-over-rangers.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 Aug 2008 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Matt Garza slammed the rosin bag to the ground and kicked the dirt on the mound.The Tampa Bay right-hander was angry at himself - not the scorekeeper - after Garza's bid for the first no-hitter in Rays history ended on a debatable call after his two-strik]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay closer Percival back on DL]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-closer-percival-back-on-dl.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 Aug 2008 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Tampa Bay closer Troy Percival was put on the disabled list Friday with a cartilage injury to his right knee, his third stint on the DL this season.Percival, who has 27 saves for the AL East-leading Rays, sprained his knee in the ninth inning Thursday. Th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Knee injury lands Percival back on DL]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/knee-injury-lands-percival-back-on-dl.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 Aug 2008 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Tampa Bay closer Troy Percival was put on the disabled list Friday with a cartilage injury to his right knee, his third stint on the DL this season.Percival, who has 27 saves for the AL East-leading Rays, sprained his knee in the ninth inning Thursday. Th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays agree to contract with second-round pick]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rays-agree-to-contract-with-second-round-pick.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 Aug 2008 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Kyle Lobstein, a high school left-hander selected by Tampa Bay in the second round of the baseball draft, agreed Friday to a minor league contract that includes a $1.5 million signing bonus.Lobstein, who was considering a scholarship to the University of]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Notes, Quotes 2008-08-15]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-notes-quotes-649.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 Aug 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--SS Jason Bartlett returned to the field for the first time since being hit Aug. 3 on the right index finger by a pitch. He has a pretty good shot of starting Friday in Texas. --LF Carl Crawford underwent what team spokesman Chris Costello said was succe]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Roster Report 2008-08-15]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-roster-report-650.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 Aug 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: RHP Troy Percival (sprained right knee) was injured Aug. 14. He appears headed to the disabled list. SS Jason Bartlett (bruised right index finger) was hit by a pitch Aug. 3 and sat out Aug. 4-5. He played as the DH on Aug. 6, then sat out]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Inside Pitch 2008-08-15]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-inside-pitch-651.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 Aug 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rays had another impressive win Thursday and sustained another costly loss. 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In spite of their success, though, they have not been impressive in their recent series openers.The AL East-leading Rays look for a rare win in a series opener when they begin a three-]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ziegler loses streak; Rays top A's]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/ziegler-loses-streak-rays-top-a-s.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 Aug 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Tampa Bay ended Oakland reliever Brad Ziegler's record scoreless streak. Then the Rays ended the Athletics' hopes of winning their first series in more than a month.Ziegler's shutout streak was stopped by B.J. Upton in the ninth inning, and Carlos Pena ho]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay closer Percival injured]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-closer-percival-injured.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 Aug 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Tampa Bay closer Troy Percival left Thursday's game against Oakland in the ninth inning after spraining his right knee while trying to field a sacrifice bunt.Percival, who leads the Rays with 27 saves, entered the game with a 5-4 lead but issued a leadoff]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Percival injured while fielding sac bunt]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/percival-injured-while-fielding-sac-bunt.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 Aug 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Tampa Bay closer Troy Percival left Thursday's game against Oakland in the ninth inning after injuring himself while trying to field a sacrifice bunt.Percival, who leads the Rays with 27 saves, entered the game with a 5-4 lead but issued a leadoff walk to]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yanks hurting the worst in ailing AL East]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/yanks-hurting-the-worst-in-ailing-al-east.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 Aug 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Injuries have rocked all three AL East contenders, especially the Yankees. Dayn Perry says it's only going to get worse.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Roster Report 2008-08-14]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-roster-report-640.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 Aug 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: LF Carl Crawford (right middle finger tendon subluxation) went on the 15-day disabled list Aug. 10. He will undergo surgery on Aug. 14 to repair the radial sagittal band of tissue that is supposed to hold in place the tendon on his right mi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Inside Pitch 2008-08-14]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-inside-pitch-641.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 Aug 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[All right-hander Andy Sonnanstine does is win. Wednesday he did it for the 12th time this season, moving within two victories of Rolando Arrojo's 1998 franchise record. Sonnanstine doesn't impress with overpowering stuff. He just gets the job done with co]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Notes, Quotes 2008-08-14]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-notes-quotes-642.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 Aug 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--OF Rocco Baldelli said he was very happy with how he felt after his most extensive action, playing seven innings in the field Tuesday and batting four times. He went 1-for-3 with a walk. He went 0-for-2 as a pinch hitter and DH on Wednesday. --LF Carl C]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays-Athletics Preview 2008-08-14]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rays-athletics-preview-643.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 Aug 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It's not surprising that the Tampa Bay Rays haven't had much success in Oakland over the years, but they seem to be making up for lost time.The first-place Rays try to capture their third straight series at McAfee Coliseum - and second this season - when]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays 3, Athletics 2 2008-08-14]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rays-3-athletics-2-644.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 Aug 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Andy Sonnanstine learned a few things from his previous outings against Oakland. The most important lesson was trusting himself.Eric Hinske had three hits, including a home run, and Ben Zobrist doubled in the go-ahead run in the seventh inning as the Tamp]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays won't go away, turn back A's]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rays-won-t-go-away-turn-back-a-s.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 Aug 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Eric Hinske had three hits, including a home run, and Ben Zobrist doubled in the go-ahead run in the seventh inning as the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Oakland Athletics 3-2 on Wednesday night.Carlos Pena hit a home run for the first-place Rays, who maintained]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diamond market: Suppan pitching well]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/diamond-market-suppan-pitching-well.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 Aug 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Fantasy baseball waivers and the acquisition of fantasy baseball free agents can make or break a season. You may have adjusted your fantasy baseball cheat sheets over and over during spring training. If your team remains the same after Opening Day, though]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mound musings: What we've learned in '08]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/mound-musings-what-we-ve-learned-in-08.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 Aug 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Being a so-called "expert," I get invited to participate in more leagues than I probably should be in and certainly more than my wife knows about.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sources: M's Washburn, Ibanez claimed on waivers]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/sources-m-s-washburn-ibanez-claimed-on-waivers.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 Aug 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[If the Mariners were looking for another chance to trade left-hander Jarrod Washburn and outfielder Raul Ibanez, this is it.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Roster Report 2008-08-13]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-roster-report-633.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 Aug 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: CF Carl Crawford (right middle finger tendon subluxation) went on the 15-day disabled list Aug. 10. He likely will miss the remainder of the regular season. 3B Evan Longoria (non-displaced fracture of right wrist) went on the 15-day disable]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Inside Pitch 2008-08-13]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-inside-pitch-634.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 Aug 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Star left fielder Carl Crawford will likely -- though not absolutely -- miss the rest of the regular season after having surgery Thursday to fix a tendon problem in his right hand. Rays executive vice president Andrew Friedman said Crawford would need a s]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Notes, Quotes 2008-08-13]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-notes-quotes-635.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 Aug 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--OFs Eric Hinske and Justin Ruggiano, who was called up from Class AAA Durham, will platoon in left field to fill in for injured star Carl Crawford, who is likely to miss the rest of the regular season. --Executive VP Andrew Friedman said it was "very re]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays-Athletics Preview 2008-08-13]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rays-athletics-preview-636.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 Aug 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Tampa Bay Rays likely won't have it easy over the next few weeks with two of their top hitters out of the lineup.The first-place Rays look to bounce back from a rare loss as they continue their three-game road set with the Oakland Athletics on Wednesd]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Athletics 2, Rays 1]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/athletics-2-rays-1.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 Aug 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Gio Gonzalez found himself faced with two runners in scoring position and the top of the order coming to bat. The Oakland rookie is a good listener, though, and he focused on what his catcher and pitching coach had to say during a meeting on the mound."Th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crosby's homer helps A's edge Rays]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/crosby-s-homer-helps-a-s-edge-rays.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 Aug 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Bobby Crosby hit a two-run home run and Gio Gonzalez got his first major league win, helping the Oakland Athletics beat the Tampa Bay Rays 2-1 on Tuesday night.Gonzalez pitched out of a couple of jams in five-plus innings in his second career start and th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[News analysis: Longoria breaks wrist, goes on DL]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/news-analysis-longoria-breaks-wrist-goes-on-dl.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 Aug 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Tampa Bay Rays placed third baseman Evan Longoria (wrist) on the 15-day disabled list with a fractured right wrist. Longoria was hit by a pitch during game action Thursday, August 7. The team originally believed the injury was merely a bruise after in]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Notes, Quotes 2008-08-12]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-notes-quotes-626.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 Aug 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--OF Justin Ruggiano was recalled from Class AAA Durham to take Evan Longoria's roster spot and will fill in for injured LF Carl Crawford. Ruggiano, Eric Hinske, Greg Gross and, occasionally, Rocco Baldelli will share left and right fields. --LF Carl Craw]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Roster Report 2008-08-12]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-roster-report-627.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 Aug 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: CF Carl Crawford (right middle finger tendon subluxation) was placed on the disabled list Aug. 10 and could miss three weeks or more. He was injured on a check swing in the Rays' Aug. 9 game at Seattle, when Crawford said he heard his hand]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Inside Pitch 2008-08-12]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-inside-pitch-628.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 Aug 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[As if the prospect of playing without two-time All-Star left fielder Carl Crawford wasn't daunting and damaging enough to the Rays' postseason hopes, they now will be without rookie third baseman Evan Longoria for about three weeks. Longoria, who leads th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays place rookie Evan Longoria on 15-day DL]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rays-place-rookie-evan-longoria-on-15-day-dl.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 Aug 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Even with a healthy Evan Longoria and Carl Crawford, the Tampa Bay Rays knew it would be a challenge to stay atop the AL East. Without them, help will have to come from every corner of the clubhouse.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays-Athletics Preview 2008-08-11]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rays-athletics-preview-630.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 Aug 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Tampa Bay Rays are well aware that setting the franchise record for victories in a season isn't enough to get them to the playoffs.They'll be trying to build off their historic win on Tuesday when they open a three-game road series versus the slumping]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays put rookie slugger on DL with fractured wrist]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rays-put-rookie-slugger-on-dl-with-fractured-wrist.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 Aug 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Tampa Bay Rays placed rookie All-Star third baseman Evan Longoria on the 15-day disabled list Monday because of a right wrist fracture.The move was retroactive to Friday.The team recalled outfielder Justin Ruggiano from Triple-A Durham to take his pla]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[News analysis: Crawford placed on DL]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/news-analysis-crawford-placed-on-dl.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 Aug 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Tampa Bay Rays have placed outfielder Carl Crawford (finger) on the 15-day disabled list, due to a right middle finger tendon subluxation. His status for the remainder of the year is unknown.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Roster Report 2008-08-11]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-roster-report-619.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 Aug 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: CF Carl Crawford (right middle finger tendon subluxation) could miss three weeks or more. He was injured on a check swing in the Rays' Aug. 9 game at Seattle, when Crawford said he heard his hand "pop." SS Jason Bartlett (bruised right inde]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Inside Pitch 2008-08-11]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-inside-pitch-620.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 Aug 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rays sustained a potentially major blow to their postseason hopes when two-time All-Star Carl Crawford was placed on the DL Sunday morning with what the Rays said was "right middle finger tendon subluxation." Crawford, one of the first-place Rays' mos]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Notes, Quotes 2008-08-11]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-notes-quotes-621.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 Aug 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--INF Willy Aybar had the first two-homer game of his major-league career. --RHP Edwin Jackson has made a startling turnaround, going from 2-11, 6.35 last year to 9-7, 4.07 this season, primarily by throwing more strikes and not letting big innings get ou]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Baldelli returns as Rays rout M's]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/baldelli-returns-as-rays-rout-m-s.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 Aug 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Add another achievement to the Tampa Bay Rays' remarkable season: the return of outfielder Rocco Baldelli.Oh, and that franchise-record 71st victory was pretty significant too.Willy Aybar homered twice, including a three-run shot, Shawn Riggans added a th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay puts Crawford on 15-day DL]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-puts-crawford-on-15-day-dl.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 Aug 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The surprising run of the AL East-leading Tampa Bay Rays took a hit Sunday when the club placed outfielder Carl Crawford on the 15-day disabled list with a hand injury.Crawford was in the clubhouse before Sunday's series finale in Seattle, but was headed]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays top M's in 11 on sac fly 2008-08-10]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rays-top-m-s-in-11-on-sac-fly-624.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 Aug 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Dioner Navarro hit a sacrifice fly to score Ben Zobrist in the 11th inning to give the AL East-leading Tampa Bay Rays an 8-7 win over the Seattle Mariners on Saturday night.With the win, the Rays remained 3 1/2 games ahead of Boston, which beat the Chicag]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ten key factors for the stretch run]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/ten-key-factors-for-the-stretch-run.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 Aug 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Rich Harden's health is just one of several things that could affect baseball's stretch drive. But it's not the most important.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays-Mariners Preview 2008-08-10]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rays-mariners-preview-613.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 Aug 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Tampa Bay Rays are one victory away from making franchise history.The first-place Rays look to set a club record for wins while trying to secure a series victory in the conclusion of a four-game road set with the lowly Seattle Mariners on Sunday after]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays 8, Mariners 7(11)]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rays-8-mariners-7-11-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 Aug 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A little bit of small ball added up to a big win for the first-place Tampa Bay Rays.Dioner Navarro hit a sacrifice fly to score Ben Zobrist in the 11th inning and the AL East-leading Rays beat the Seattle Mariners 8-7 Saturday night, matching the franchis]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays top M's in 11 on sac fly]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rays-top-m-s-in-11-on-sac-fly.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 Aug 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Dioner Navarro hit a sacrifice fly to score Ben Zobrist in the 11th inning to give the AL East-leading Tampa Bay Rays an 8-7 win over the Seattle Mariners on Saturday night.With the win, the Rays remained 3 1/2 games ahead of Boston, which beat the Chicag]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Roster Report 2008-08-09]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-roster-report-616.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 Aug 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: LF Carl Crawford (sore left hamstring) sat out Aug. 4-6. He returned to the lineup Aug. 7. SS Jason Bartlett (bruised right index finger) was hit by a pitch Aug. 3 and sat out Aug. 4-5. He played as the DH on Aug. 6, then sat out Aug. 7-8.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Inside Pitch 2008-08-09]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-inside-pitch-617.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 Aug 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rays have shown they can win some big games. But as they try to pad their lead for a rugged September, they are also showing how to win the lesser games that can make a major difference. Take Friday, as they faced a struggling Seattle team and scuffli]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Notes, Quotes 2008-08-09]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-notes-quotes-618.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 Aug 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Al Reyes, who led the Rays with 26 saves last season, was designated for assignment after Friday's game to make room for RHP Chad Bradford. Reyes had been on the DL twice this season with shoulder problems and was inconsistent at best. Reyes, making]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Roster Report 2008-08-09]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-roster-report-606.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 Aug 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: LF Carl Crawford (sore left hamstring) sat out Aug. 4-6. He returned to the lineup Aug. 7. SS Jason Bartlett (bruised right index finger) was hit by a pitch Aug. 3 and sat out Aug. 4-5. He played as the DH on Aug. 6, then sat out Aug. 7-8.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Inside Pitch 2008-08-09]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-inside-pitch-607.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 Aug 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rays have shown they can win some big games. But as they try to pad their lead for a rugged September, they are also showing how to win the lesser games that can make a major difference. Take Friday, as they faced a struggling Seattle team and scuffli]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Notes, Quotes 2008-08-09]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-notes-quotes-608.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 Aug 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Al Reyes, who led the Rays with 26 saves last season, was designated for assignment after Friday's game to make room for RHP Chad Bradford. Reyes had been on the DL twice this season with shoulder problems and was inconsistent at best. Reyes, making]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays-Mariners Preview 2008-08-09]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rays-mariners-preview-609.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 Aug 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Thanks in large part to Carlos Pena, the Tampa Bay Rays were rolling before opening a season-high 10-game road trip with a disheartening loss to the league-worst Seattle Mariners. To bounce back from that defeat, the Rays once again turned to their hot-hi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays 5, Mariners 3]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rays-5-mariners-3.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 Aug 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Hard to say who's in more of a renaissance right now - the Rays or Troy Percival.In the last three years, Percival has been an out-of-gas flame thrower with a blown out elbow, an advance scout and, as of 14 months ago, a minor league coach.Now, the suppos]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays pad AL East lead on the road]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rays-pad-al-east-lead-on-the-road.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 Aug 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Carlos Pena hit his 21st home run and drove in another run and the Tampa Bay Rays increased their lead in the AL East to 3 1/2 games with a 5-3 victory over the Mariners on Friday night.Tampa Bay's lead over second-place Boston is its largest since July 7]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays' Longoria out with bruised hand]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rays-longoria-out-with-bruised-hand.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 Aug 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Rookie third baseman Evan Longoria was out of the lineup for AL East-leading Tampa Bay on Friday night against the Mariners because of a bruised hand.The third overall pick in the 2006 draft was hit in the bottom of his right hand by a fastball thrown by]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Inside Pitch 2008-08-08]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-inside-pitch-598.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 Aug 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Manager Joe Maddon was talking about Wednesday's dramatic win before the Rays took the field in Seattle on Thursday, saying they needed to have that kind of performance more often on the road. Instead they saw the other side of it, as the Mariners scored]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Notes, Quotes 2008-08-08]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-notes-quotes-599.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 Aug 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--3B Evan Longoria, who leads the team in homers and RBIs, was hit on the back of his right wrist by a pitch and was in obvious pain, but X-rays taken right after the game were negative. He said he felt OK. --RHP Chad Bradford, a submarine-style pitcher w]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Roster Report 2008-08-08]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-roster-report-600.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 Aug 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: LF Carl Crawford (sore left hamstring) sat out Aug. 4-6. SS Jason Bartlett (bruised right index finger) was hit by a pitch Aug. 3 and sat out Aug. 4-5. He played as the DH on Aug. 6, then sat out Aug. 7. OF/DH Rocco Baldelli (leg fatigue) o]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays-Mariners Preview 2008-08-08]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rays-mariners-preview-601.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 Aug 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Tampa Bay Rays flew west to begin their 10-game road trip after one of the most thrilling wins in franchise history, a game in which they scored six runs in the ninth inning and won on a walk-off home run.Nine innings later, the Rays were reminded wha]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mariners 2, Rays 1]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/mariners-2-rays-1.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 Aug 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Stunned looks in the dugout. Cold silence in the clubhouse. Shrugged shoulders all around.Not all game-ending moments go the way of the Rays these days. It only seems like it.Raul Ibanez lined a hanging pitch from Dan Wheeler like a laser inside the right]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ibanez helps M's stun Rays with one swing]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/ibanez-helps-m-s-stun-rays-with-one-swing.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 Aug 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Stunned looks in the dugout. Cold silence in the clubhouse. Shrugged shoulders all around.Not all game-ending moments go the way of the Rays these days. It only seems like it.Raul Ibanez lined a hanging pitch from Dan Wheeler like a laser inside the right]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays acquire reliever Bradford from Orioles]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rays-acquire-reliever-bradford-from-orioles.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 Aug 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The first-place Tampa Bay Rays acquired reliever Chad Bradford from Baltimore on Thursday, bolstering their bullpen with a proven postseason pitcher.The Rays claimed the submarining right-hander on waivers, then got him from the Orioles in a trade for a p]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays' Upton OK with benching]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rays-upton-ok-with-benching.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 Aug 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Nothing can darken this wondrous season for the Tampa Bay Rays. Not even the very public disciplining of one of their young stars.Instead of griping and turning it into a distraction, B.J. Upton took his one-game benching by manager Joe Maddon for not run]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Inside Pitch 2008-08-07]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-inside-pitch-590.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 Aug 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[B.J. Upton was benched Wednesday for not running out a ground ball to the pitcher during the eighth inning of Tuesday's win against the Indians. "When it comes down to individual effort, it takes absolutely zero talent, zero, to try hard and play hard eve]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Notes, Quotes 2008-08-07]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-notes-quotes-591.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 Aug 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP Scott Kazmir continued his struggles, failing to pitch at least six innings for the eighth time in his last 10 starts. He lasted 4 1/3 innings, allowing five runs on a season-high nine hits. "When I get into the game, I'm not relaxed," he said. "It]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Roster Report 2008-08-07]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-roster-report-592.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 Aug 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: LF Carl Crawford (sore left hamstring) sat out Aug. 4-6. SS Jason Bartlett (bruised right index finger) was hit by a pitch Aug. 3 and sat out Aug. 4-5. He played as the DH on Aug. 6. OF/DH Rocco Baldelli (leg fatigue) opened the season on t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays-Mariners Preview]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rays-mariners-preview.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 Aug 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It remains to be seen if the Tampa Bay Rays will still be in first place in the AL East by the time they return from their season-high 10-game, three-city road trip.The only certainty is that they couldn't be leaving Tropicana Field on a bigger high.Comin]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pena's walk-off homer beats Indians]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/pena-s-walk-off-homer-beats-indians.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 Aug 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Carlos Pena admits there is a growing sense that Tampa Bay might be destined for big things this season.That said, the Rays are trying to stay calm about their success.Pena's three-run homer capped a six-run rally in the ninth inning that carried the Rays]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays' Upton benched for not running out a grounder]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rays-upton-benched-for-not-running-out-a-grounder.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 Aug 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Tampa Bay center fielder B.J. Upton was benched Wednesday against Cleveland for failing to run out a grounder the previous night.Rays manager Joe Maddon took the one-game action, saying the topic of running hard on grounders was discussed at a team meetin]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays tee off on Carmona, Indians 2008-08-06]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rays-tee-off-on-carmona-indians-596.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 Aug 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Evan Longoria, Dioner Navarro and Cliff Floyd homered to help the AL East-leading Tampa Bay Rays beat the Cleveland Indians 8-4 on Tuesday night.Longoria's two-run drive in Tampa Bay's four-run seventh was his 22nd of the season, setting a team record for]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tribe's Lee wins AL-leading 15th game 2008-08-05]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tribe-s-lee-wins-al-leading-15th-game-597.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 Aug 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Cliff Lee overcame early struggles and less-than-stellar stuff en route to another victory.Lee tied the major league lead with his 15th win and the Cleveland Indians stayed unbeaten against the AL East-leading Tampa Bay Rays this season with a 5-2 victory]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Inside Pitch 2008-08-06]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-inside-pitch-582.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 Aug 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Injuries continue to sideline two starters, but the Rays finally got some offense to go along with their pitching and defense. The Rays rapped three home runs in an inning for the second time this season, and they amassed seven extra-base hits, their most]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Notes, Quotes 2008-08-06]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-notes-quotes-583.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 Aug 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--3B Evan Longoria broke the team rookie record with his 22nd homer. Jonny Gomes hit 21 in 2005. --INF Ben Zobrist was recalled from Class AAA Durham for his fourth stint of the season, and OF Jonny Gomes was optioned to Class AAA. With the moves, the Ray]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Roster Report 2008-08-06]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-roster-report-584.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 Aug 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: LF Carl Crawford (sore left hamstring) sat out Aug. 4-5, and he is unlikely to start Aug. 6. SS Jason Bartlett (bruised right index finger) was hit by a pitch Aug. 3 and sat out Aug. 4-5. He is unlikely to start before Aug. 7. OF/DH Rocco B]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Indians-Rays Preview 2008-08-06]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/indians-rays-preview-585.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 Aug 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Tampa Bay Rays were finally able to beat the Cleveland Indians this season. Ace Scott Kazmir now looks to do the same in the deciding game of their three-game set Wednesday afternoon at Tropicana Field.Tampa Bay (67-45) won 8-4 over Cleveland on Tuesd]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays 8, Indians 4]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rays-8-indians-4.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 Aug 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Evan Longoria had another memorable at-bat during his outstanding rookie season.Longoria, Dioner Navarro and Cliff Floyd homered to help the AL East-leading Tampa Bay Rays beat the Cleveland Indians 8-4 on Tuesday night.Longoria's two-run drive in Tampa B]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays tee off on Carmona, Indians]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rays-tee-off-on-carmona-indians.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 Aug 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Evan Longoria, Dioner Navarro and Cliff Floyd homered to help the AL East-leading Tampa Bay Rays beat the Cleveland Indians 8-4 on Tuesday night.Longoria's two-run drive in Tampa Bay's four-run seventh was his 22nd of the season, setting a team record for]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minor-league phenom may be answer for Rays]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/minor-league-phenom-may-be-answer-for-rays.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 Aug 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rays didn't make a trade, but they've got a plan. Minor-leaguer David Price is ready to make an impact, Ken Rosenthal says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tribe's Lee wins AL-leading 15th game 2008-08-05]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tribe-s-lee-wins-al-leading-15th-game-589.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 Aug 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Cliff Lee overcame early struggles and less-than-stellar stuff en route to another victory.Lee tied the major league lead with his 15th win and the Cleveland Indians stayed unbeaten against the AL East-leading Tampa Bay Rays this season with a 5-2 victory]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Inside Pitch 2008-08-05]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-inside-pitch-574.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 Aug 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rays can't imagine what might happen next. On Sunday, two players were hurt, as shortstop Jason Bartlett was hit by a Fernando Rodney pitch while bunting and sustained a bruised right index finger. Then pinch-hitter Shawn Riggans was then hit in the c]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Notes, Quotes 2008-08-05]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-notes-quotes-575.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 Aug 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--OF Rocco Baldelli worked out with the team and seems likely to be activated sometime this week. Baldelli has not played in the majors since May 15, 2007, and has been sidelined since spring training with a rare muscle fatigue condition. "I don't think i]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Roster Report 2008-08-05]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-roster-report-576.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 Aug 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: LF Carl Crawford (sore left hamstring) sat out on Aug. 4 and may sit out on Aug. 5. SS Jason Bartlett (bruised right index finger) was hit by a pitch on Aug. 3 and sat out on Aug. 4. OF/DH Rocco Baldelli (leg fatigue) opened the season on t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Indians-Rays Preview 2008-08-05]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/indians-rays-preview-577.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 Aug 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Tampa Bay Rays and Cleveland Indians have both defied expectations and played through major changes in 2008. Against each other, however, things have stayed just the same.The Indians will look to make it six straight victories and 20 in their last 22]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tribe's Lee wins AL-leading 15th game]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tribe-s-lee-wins-al-leading-15th-game.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 Aug 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Cliff Lee overcame early struggles and less-than-stellar stuff en route to another victory.Lee tied the major league lead with his 15th win and the Cleveland Indians stayed unbeaten against the AL East-leading Tampa Bay Rays this season with a 5-2 victory]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crawford and Bartlett out of Rays' lineup]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/crawford-and-bartlett-out-of-rays-lineup.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 Aug 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays left fielder Carl Crawford and shortstop Jason Bartlett were both out of the starting lineup Monday night against Cleveland due to injuries.Crawford has a sore left hamstring. It's not known if he will be able to start on Tuesday."I hope so]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crawford sends Rays to win in 10th 2008-08-04]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/crawford-sends-rays-to-win-in-10th-580.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 Aug 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Tampa Bay manager Joe Maddon called the Rays' extra-inning win over Detroit "inspirational." Tigers manager Jim Leyland needed just 19 seconds to wrap up another tough defeat.Carl Crawford hit a tying RBI single in the 10th inning and Carlos Pena drew a g]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bases-loaded walk gives Rays win 2008-08-03]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/bases-loaded-walk-gives-rays-win-581.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 Aug 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Carl Crawford hit a tying RBI single in the 10th inning and Carlos Pena drew a game-ending, bases-loaded walk to give the AL East-leading Tampa Bay Rays a 6-5 victory over the Detroit Tigers on Sunday.Tampa Bay took advantage of Fernando Rodney's wildness]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Roster Report 2008-08-04]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-roster-report-566.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 Aug 2008 08:35:23 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: OF/DH Rocco Baldelli (leg fatigue) opened the season on the 60-day disabled list. He played on a rehab assignment with Class A Vero Beach from June 16-29, then was held out. He started a new rehab assignment with Class AA Montgomery on July]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Inside Pitch 2008-08-04]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-inside-pitch-567.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 Aug 2008 08:35:23 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Resiliency and resourcefulness have been two of the Rays' trademarks this season, and they showed both on Sunday in one of their most significant wins of the season. "Inspirational... emotional," manager Joe Maddon said. "I just love the fact that we did]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Notes, Quotes 2008-08-04]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-notes-quotes-568.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 Aug 2008 08:35:23 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--OF Rocco Baldelli returned to St. Petersburg on Saturday after completing a 20-day rehab assignment at Class AA Montgomery and said he felt good and was back in baseball shape. Baldelli, out since spring training due to a rare muscle fatigue condition,]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Indians-Rays Preview]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/indians-rays-preview.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 Aug 2008 08:35:23 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Tampa Bay Rays have surprised plenty of teams in the majors this season, but not the Cleveland Indians.The AL East-leading Rays will try to secure a rare victory against Cleveland on Monday, when they face Indians ace Cliff Lee in the opener of a thre]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crawford sends Rays to win in 10th]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/crawford-sends-rays-to-win-in-10th.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 Aug 2008 08:35:23 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Tampa Bay manager Joe Maddon called the Rays' extra-inning win over Detroit "inspirational." Tigers manager Jim Leyland needed just 19 seconds to wrap up another tough defeat.Carl Crawford hit a tying RBI single in the 10th inning and Carlos Pena drew a g]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bases-loaded walk gives Rays win]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/bases-loaded-walk-gives-rays-win.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 Aug 2008 08:35:23 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Carl Crawford hit a tying RBI single in the 10th inning and Carlos Pena drew a game-ending, bases-loaded walk to give the AL East-leading Tampa Bay Rays a 6-5 victory over the Detroit Tigers on Sunday.Tampa Bay took advantage of Fernando Rodney's wildness]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers-Rays Preview 2008-08-03]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tigers-rays-preview-572.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 Aug 2008 08:35:23 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Tampa Bay Rays have been successful at home all season. But when James Shields has been on the mound in those games, they've been all but unbeatable.Shields will be looking to win his fifth consecutive home start on Sunday, when the Rays - who are one]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[This year, wild card is hurting, not helping]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/this-year-wild-card-is-hurting-not-helping.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 Aug 2008 08:35:23 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Dayn Perry freely admits the wild card has improved baseball. But he also points out it's costing us two classic division races this year.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers-Rays Preview 2008-08-03]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tigers-rays-preview-561.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 Aug 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Tampa Bay Rays have been successful at home all season. But when James Shields has been on the mound in those games, they've been all but unbeatable.Shields will be looking to win his fifth consecutive home start on Sunday, when the Rays - who are one]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Longoria sets Rays' rookie HR mark]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/longoria-sets-rays-rookie-hr-mark.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 Aug 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Personal accomplishments are nice, but Evan Longoria is more interested in what his performance means to the Tampa Bay Rays.The All-Star third baseman tied a club record for home runs by a rookie, hitting No. 21 and driving in three runs Saturday night to]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Inside Pitch 2008-08-02]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-inside-pitch-563.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 Aug 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Rays players said they appreciated the show of faith from management in not breaking up their first-place team to make additions at the trade deadline. And then they showed the faith was justified by scoring five runs to defeat the Tigers. "(Executive vic]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Notes, Quotes 2008-08-02]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-notes-quotes-564.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 Aug 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Troy Percival took sole possession of eighth place on the all-time saves list with his 348th; next up is Jeff Reardon, who has 367. --LHP Scott Kazmir continued to struggle, throwing 110 pitches while lasting less than five innings, matching his car]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Roster Report 2008-08-02]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-roster-report-565.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 Aug 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: OF/DH Rocco Baldelli (leg fatigue) opened the season on the 60-day disabled list. He played on a rehab assignment with Class A Vero Beach from June 16-29, then was held out. He started a new rehab assignment with Class AA Montgomery on July]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Inside Pitch 2008-08-02]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-inside-pitch-555.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 Aug 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Rays players said they appreciated the show of faith from management in not breaking up their first-place team to make additions at the trade deadline. And then they showed the faith was justified by scoring five runs to defeat the Tigers. "(Executive vic]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Notes, Quotes 2008-08-02]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-notes-quotes-556.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 Aug 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Troy Percival took sole possession of eighth place on the all-time saves list with his 348th; next up is Jeff Reardon, who has 367. --LHP Scott Kazmir continued to struggle, throwing 110 pitches while lasting less than five innings, matching his car]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Roster Report 2008-08-02]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-roster-report-557.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 Aug 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: OF/DH Rocco Baldelli (leg fatigue) opened the season on the 60-day disabled list. He played on a rehab assignment with Class A Vero Beach from June 16-29, then was held out. He started a new rehab assignment with Class AA Montgomery on July]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers-Rays Preview 2008-08-02]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tigers-rays-preview-558.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 Aug 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[When the Tampa Bay Rays dropped their last seven games before the All-Star break, critics of the upstart club thought it might be the beginning of the end of perhaps the biggest surprise of the 2008 season.But with August underway and Tampa Bay back on tr]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays 5, Tigers 2]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rays-5-tigers-2.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 Aug 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Tampa Bay Rays are counting on Carlos Pena's bat to help them stay in the pennant race.The struggling slugger homered for the fourth time in eight games Friday night, helping the AL East leaders beat the Detroit Tigers 5-2 and retain a three-game lead]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bullpen saves the day for Rays]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/bullpen-saves-the-day-for-rays-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 Aug 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Carlos Pena and Evan Longoria hit solo homers and Tampa Bay's bullpen limited Detroit to one hit over the last 4 1-3 innings, helping the AL East-leading Rays beat the Tigers 5-2 on Friday night.Grant Balfour (3-1) struck out three of the four batters he]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Inside Pitch 2008-08-01]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-inside-pitch-549.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 Aug 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rays talked right up until Thursday's deadline about ways to improve their struggling offense, but in the end didn't make a deal. Executive vice president Andrew Friedman refused to address any specifics of what was offered, requested, considered or r]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Notes, Quotes 2008-08-01]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-notes-quotes-550.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 Aug 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--OF Rocco Baldelli on Friday is scheduled to play seven innings in the field for Class AA Montgomery in the last game of his 20-day rehab assignment. It's possible Baldelli, sidelined all season by a rare muscle fatigue condition, could be back this week]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Roster Report 2008-08-01]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-roster-report-551.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 Aug 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: OF/DH Rocco Baldelli (leg fatigue) opened the season on the 60-day disabled list. He played on a rehab assignment with Class A Vero Beach from June 16-29, then was held out. He started a new rehab assignment with Class AA Montgomery on July]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays stand pat as trade deadline passes]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rays-stand-pat-as-trade-deadline-passes.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 Aug 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Andrew Friedman is more interested in talking about what the Tampa Bay Rays have than what they don't after not making a move to strengthen their offense before the non-waiver trade deadline."We're in first place ...]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers-Rays Preview]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tigers-rays-preview.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 Aug 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Even after the Tampa Bay Rays wrapped up a winning road trip, manager Joe Maddon still feels his team is at its best at home.Maddon and the Rays kick off a six-game stretch at Tropicana Field on Friday, sending Scott Kazmir to the mound to open a three-ga]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[News analysis: Sorting out the Tiger bullpen]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/news-analysis-sorting-out-the-tiger-bullpen.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 Aug 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[For a team in the thick of a playoff race, featuring a soft-tossing, erratic pitcher in the closer role is never a good idea.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Roster Report 2008-07-31]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-roster-report-541.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 31 Jul 2008 08:35:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: OF/DH Rocco Baldelli (leg fatigue) opened the season on the 60-day disabled list. He played on a rehab assignment with Class A Vero Beach from June 16-29, then was held out. He started a new rehab assignment with Class AA Montgomery on July]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Inside Pitch 2008-07-31]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-inside-pitch-542.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 31 Jul 2008 08:35:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rays will be talking right up until Thursday's 4 p.m. EDT deadline trying to make a deal. They were involved in serious talks with the Pirates over outfielder Jason Bay, though that may have been delayed or derailed as the Pirates reportedly were invo]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Notes, Quotes 2008-07-31]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-notes-quotes-543.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 31 Jul 2008 08:35:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Edwin Jackson earned the win and some praise from manager Joe Maddon for his composure, illustrated by how he stepped off the mound in tight situations, and how he tried a pickoff play he had discussed with 2B Akinori Iwamura in a key situation. "Th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Teams should still consider trading for Dunn]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/teams-should-still-consider-trading-for-dunn.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 31 Jul 2008 08:35:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Mark Teixeira's gone. Manny Ramirez could be next. But no one's talking to Adam Dunn? Ken Rosenthal doesn't understand why.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays 3, Blue Jays 2]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rays-3-blue-jays-2.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 31 Jul 2008 08:35:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[In stories July 29-30 about a major league baseball game between Tampa Bay and Toronto, The Associated Press erroneously reported the site of the April 23 game between the Rays and Blue Jays.The game was played at Disney World in Kissimmee, Fla., not at t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Latest news and rumors from around MLB]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/latest-news-and-rumors-from-around-mlb.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 31 Jul 2008 08:35:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Ken Rosenthal has all the latest MLB chatter as Thursday's trade deadline approaches. Click back here for up-to-the-minute rumors and deals. Note: All times listed are Eastern.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diamond market: Inge takes over as catcher]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/diamond-market-inge-takes-over-as-catcher.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 31 Jul 2008 08:35:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Fantasy baseball waivers and the acquisition of fantasy baseball free agents can make or break a season. You may have adjusted your fantasy baseball cheat sheets over and over during spring training. If your team remains the same after Opening Day, though]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays beat Blue Jays, continue road success]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rays-beat-blue-jays-continue-road-success.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 31 Jul 2008 08:35:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After stumbling into the All-Star break, the Tampa Bay Rays are back in stride.Carlos Pena homered, Edwin Jackson won consecutive starts for the first time since April and the Rays beat the Toronto Blue Jays 3-2 on Wednesday, completing a 4-3 road trip."T]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Roster Report 2008-07-30]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-roster-report-534.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Jul 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: OF/DH Rocco Baldelli (leg fatigue) opened the season on the 60-day disabled list. He played on a rehab assignment with Class A Vero Beach from June 16-29, then was held out. He started a new rehab assignment with Class AA Montgomery on July]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Inside Pitch 2008-07-30]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-inside-pitch-535.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Jul 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rays keep waiting for their offense to come alive. But the extended struggles -- just 51 runs in their last 19 games -- could also be a preview of what's to come. And that could, in a way, be a good thing. "We are a very good pitching staff, and we're]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Notes, Quotes 2008-07-30]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-notes-quotes-536.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Jul 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--OF Rocco Baldelli continues to make impressive progress on his rehab assignment at Class AA Montgomery as he recovers from a rare muscle fatigue disorder. Manager Joe Maddon said -- in the most optimistic assessment yet -- if there are no setbacks Balde]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays-Blue Jays Preview 2008-07-30]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rays-blue-jays-preview-537.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Jul 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Tampa Bay Rays have had no trouble beating one of the game's best pitchers this season. On Wednesday, they can see how they fare against one making his major league debut.The Rays look to extend their AL East lead for a second straight day as they clo]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays 3, Blue Jays 0]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rays-3-blue-jays-0.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Jul 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Roy Halladay has learned the hard way that the Tampa Bay Rays are no longer a pushover.Matt Garza threw a five-hitter for his first career shutout, and the Rays beat Halladay and the Toronto Blue Jays 3-0 on Tuesday night.Eric Hinske hit his 100th career]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays continue mastery of Halladay]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rays-continue-mastery-of-halladay.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Jul 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Matt Garza threw a five-hitter for his first career shutout, and the Tampa Bay Rays beat Roy Halladay and the Toronto Blue Jays 3-0 on Tuesday night.Eric Hinske hit a solo homer and Evan Longoria added a two-run triple as the Rays beat Halladay for the th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Angels join D-backs in Teixeira sweepstakes]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/angels-join-d-backs-in-teixeira-sweepstakes.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Jul 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Hey, Mark Teixeira. Don't get that ticket to Phoenix just yet. Ken Rosenthal says a new team is in the mix for the Braves slugger.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Inside Pitch 2008-07-29]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-inside-pitch-527.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Jul 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rays lost again Monday, making it 12 times in their last 18 outings. But they hung on to first place in the increasingly crowded AL East race with a 61-44 record as the Red Sox (one game back) and Yankees (3) both lost, and the Blue Jays crept within]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Notes, Quotes 2008-07-29]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-notes-quotes-528.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Jul 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Gary Glover was designated for assignment because the Rays had no room in their bullpen with the veteran ready to come off the DL. Glover had been struggling with a 5.82 ERA and .300 opponents' average, but manager Joe Maddon believed he was close t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Roster Report 2008-07-29]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-roster-report-529.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Jul 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: OF/DH Rocco Baldelli (leg fatigue) opened the season on the 60-day disabled list. He played on a rehab assignment with Class A Vero Beach from June 16-29, then was held out. He started a new rehab assignment with Class AA Montgomery on July]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays-Blue Jays Preview 2008-07-29]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rays-blue-jays-preview-530.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Jul 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Roy Halladay might be having the best season of a highly impressive career that includes a Cy Young award and five All-Star appearances with the Toronto Blue Jays.So far in 2008, though, he hasn't been able to solve the Tampa Bay Rays.The Blue Jays hope f]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays 3, Rays 1]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/blue-jays-3-rays-1.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Jul 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A.J. Burnett is off the trade market, and he's just fine with it. So are the Toronto Blue Jays, who hope Burnett can pitch them into contention.Burnett (12-9) matched his career-high in wins, Matt Stairs hit a two-run homer and the Toronto Blue Jays won f]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diamondbacks apparent front-runner for Teixeira]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/diamondbacks-apparent-front-runner-for-teixeira.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Jul 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Almost immediately after the Braves decided to trade Mark Teixeira on Monday, the Diamondbacks emerged as the apparent front-runner to land the switch-hitting first baseman.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burnett wins 12th as Jays top Rays]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/burnett-wins-12th-as-jays-top-rays.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Jul 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A.J. Burnett matched a career-high with his 12th win, Matt Stairs hit a two-run homer and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Tampa Bay Rays 3-1 on Monday night.Burnett, who also won 12 games in 2002 and 2005, allowed one unearned run and six hits in seven inn]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Roster Report 2008-07-28]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-roster-report-521.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Jul 2008 08:35:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: OF/DH Rocco Baldelli (leg fatigue) opened the season on the 60-day disabled list. He played on a rehab assignment with Class A Vero Beach from June 16-29, then was held out. He started a new rehab assignment with Class AA Montgomery on July]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Inside Pitch 2008-07-28]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-inside-pitch-522.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Jul 2008 08:35:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rays' offensive woes are starting to affect their pitchers. Right-hander Andy Sonnanstine acknowledged after Sunday's 6-1 loss to the Royals that he felt like he had to throw a shutout to win. "It's tough to win with one run," Sonnanstine said. "Latel]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Notes, Quotes 2008-07-28]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-notes-quotes-523.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Jul 2008 08:35:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Manager Joe Maddon ripped into the team after Saturday's game for a lack of hustle, the St. Petersburg Times reported. Maddon was loud, brief and to the point according to several players. "He was just fed up," LHP Scott Kazmir said. "It was something t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Braves' struggles could have Teixeira leaving town]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/braves-struggles-could-have-teixeira-leaving-town.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Jul 2008 08:35:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With Chipper back on the DL and the bullpen taking on water, the Braves won't keep Mark Teixeira much longer, Ken Rosenthal says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays-Blue Jays Preview]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rays-blue-jays-preview.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Jul 2008 08:35:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Though they emerged from the weekend alone atop the AL East, the Tampa Bay Rays might not stay there much longer if their offense remains stagnant.Now with both of the division's perennial powerhouses close on their heels, the Rays hope the lineup starts]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Butler leads Royals to split vs. Rays]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/butler-leads-royals-to-split-vs-rays.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Jul 2008 08:35:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Billy Butler is enjoying his torrid stretch at the plate, even if he isn't sure why he's in such a groove offensively.Butler homered and drove in four runs, Kyle Davies picked up his first victory in more than a month and the Royals beat the Tampa Bay Ray]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays-Royals Preview 2008-07-27]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rays-royals-preview-515.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Jul 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After staggering a bit over the past three weeks, the Tampa Bay Rays appear to have gotten back on track against the lowly Kansas City Royals.The AL East-leading Rays seek their third straight win as they wrap up their four-game set against the Royals on]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays 5, Royals 3 2008-07-27]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rays-5-royals-3-516.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Jul 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Carl Crawford and the Rays caught a break when Royals left fielder Esteban German crashed into a wall - and Tampa Bay took advantage.Crawford's tiebreaking, two-run triple with two outs in the eighth inning came after German couldn't hold onto a foul ball]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crawford lifts Rays over Royals]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/crawford-lifts-rays-over-royals.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Jul 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Carl Crawford's tiebreaking, two-run triple with two outs in the eighth inning sent the Tampa Bay Rays to a 5-3 victory over the Kansas City Royals on Saturday night.Carlos Pena added a home run in the ninth, helping Tampa Bay extend its AL East lead to t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Inside Pitch 2008-07-26]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-inside-pitch-518.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Jul 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Offense continues to be a mystery for the Rays, who are looking for help externally but finding ways to win anyway. Friday, they went 2-for-13 with runners in scoring position, left 10 on and still won. Their first run was the product of an infield single]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Notes, Quotes 2008-07-26]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-notes-quotes-519.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Jul 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Manager Joe Maddon said it was "50-50 at best" the Rays would make a trade to boost their offense before the July 31 deadline for non-waiver deals. --CF B.J. Upton's double in the fifth inning was just his second extra-base hit in his last 11 games.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Roster Report 2008-07-26]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-roster-report-520.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Jul 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: SS Jason Bartlett (sprained right knee) went on the 15-day disabled list July 3. He was activated July 24 and returned to the lineup after missing 16 games. OF/DH Rocco Baldelli (leg fatigue) opened the season on the 60-day disabled list. H]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Inside Pitch 2008-07-26]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-inside-pitch-508.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 26 Jul 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Offense continues to be a mystery for the Rays, who are looking for help externally but finding ways to win anyway. Friday, they went 2-for-13 with runners in scoring position, left 10 on and still won. Their first run was the product of an infield single]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Notes, Quotes 2008-07-26]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-notes-quotes-509.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 26 Jul 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Manager Joe Maddon said it was "50-50 at best" the Rays would make a trade to boost their offense before the July 31 deadline for non-waiver deals. --CF B.J. Upton's double in the fifth inning was just his second extra-base hit in his last 11 games.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Roster Report 2008-07-26]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-roster-report-510.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 26 Jul 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: SS Jason Bartlett (sprained right knee) went on the 15-day disabled list July 3. He was activated July 24 and returned to the lineup after missing 16 games. OF/DH Rocco Baldelli (leg fatigue) opened the season on the 60-day disabled list. H]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays-Royals Preview 2008-07-26]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rays-royals-preview-511.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 26 Jul 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Tampa Bay Rays believe Scott Kazmir is ready for a big second half of the season.The All-Star ace tries to guide the first-place Rays to consecutive road wins for the first time in a month as they continue their four-game set with the Kansas City Roya]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays 5, Royals 3]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rays-5-royals-3.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 26 Jul 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Road victories have been rare for Tampa Bay. Edwin Jackson and the bullpen made sure the Rays got one Friday night.Jackson surpassed his victory total for last season and the Rays snapped a seven-game road losing streak with a 5-3 victory over the Kansas]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jackson tosses Rays out of road funk]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/jackson-tosses-rays-out-of-road-funk.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 26 Jul 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Edwin Jackson surpassed his victory total for last season and the Tampa Bay Rays snapped a seven-game road losing streak with a 5-3 victory over the Kansas City Royals on Friday night.The Rays, who moved one game in front of Boston in the AL East, won on]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Weekly starters: Sabathia/Sheets both get two]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/weekly-starters-sabathia/sheets-both-get-two.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 26 Jul 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Top Two-Start Pitchers of the Week]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Roster Report 2008-07-25]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-roster-report-502.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Jul 2008 08:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: SS Jason Bartlett (sprained right knee) went on the 15-day disabled list July 3. He was activated July 24 and returned to the lineup after missing 16 games. OF/DH Rocco Baldelli (leg fatigue) opened the season on the 60-day disabled list. H]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Inside Pitch 2008-07-25]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-inside-pitch-503.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Jul 2008 08:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rays' lack of offense is worsening. Following a 4-2 loss to lowly Kansas City on Thursday, the Rays have scored only 36 runs in their last 14 games and hit .210, including 13-for-99 (.131) with runners in scoring position. Manager Joe Maddon said it i]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Notes, Quotes 2008-07-25]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-notes-quotes-504.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Jul 2008 08:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Matt Garza didn't strike out a batter for the first time in 45 major league appearances. He also matched a career high by walking four and admitted he felt "out of whack" on the mound. --OF Rocco Baldelli played in the outfield Wednesday at Class AA]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Royals 4, Rays 2]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/royals-4-rays-2.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Jul 2008 08:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Gil Meche's arms and hands were coated with sweat, his rhythm completely off from spending so much time trying to dry off.It took three innings, but Meche finally overcame the sweating - and started pitching.Meche threw seven scoreless innings after a swe]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays-Royals Preview 2008-07-25]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rays-royals-preview-506.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Jul 2008 08:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Another road loss has cost the Tampa Bay Rays sole possession of first place in the AL East.The Rays try to avoid an eighth consecutive road loss when they continue their four-game set against the Kansas City Royals on Friday night.Tampa Bay (59-42) lost]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Royals further Rays' road struggles]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/royals-further-rays-road-struggles.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Jul 2008 08:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Gil Meche promised John Buck he'd pitch a good game if he could shave the catcher's head.Buck lived up to his end of the bargain. He has the shiny dome and razor burns to prove it.Meche followed through, too, though it took a little longer.Meche pitched s]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Roster Report 2008-07-24]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-roster-report-497.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Jul 2008 08:35:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: SS Jason Bartlett (sprained right knee) went on the 15-day disabled list July 3. He will be activated July 24. OF/DH Rocco Baldelli (leg fatigue) opened the season on the 60-day disabled list. He played on a rehab assignment with Class A Ve]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Inside Pitch 2008-07-24]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-inside-pitch-498.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Jul 2008 08:35:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rays have won a major league-best 40 games at home, but the key to their season will be taking their act on the road. Starting Thursday in Kansas City, the Rays play 37 of their final 62 games on the road, and that could be a problem. The Rays' differ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Notes, Quotes 2008-07-24]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-notes-quotes-499.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Jul 2008 08:35:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--SS Ben Zobrist knocked in the Rays' two biggest runs Wednesday, but his reward was a demotion to Class AAA Durham. The Rays will activate SS Jason Bartlett from the disabled list for Thursday's game in Kansas City. "That's just how the game works. Fortu]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays-Royals Preview]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rays-royals-preview.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Jul 2008 08:35:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Tampa Bay Rays' breakthrough season hit a snag on the team's final road trip before the All-Star break. To hold on to first place in the AL East, the club will likely need a better performance in its first trip of the second half.The Rays look to snap]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays 4, Athletics 3]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rays-4-athletics-3.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Jul 2008 08:35:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Ben Zobrist had a feeling he was playing in his last game before being sent to the minors. With that being the case, the Tampa Bay shortstop departed in grand fashion.Zobrist homered and drove in two runs to support a strong outing by James Shields, and t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Roster Report 2008-07-23]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-roster-report-491.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Jul 2008 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: SS Jason Bartlett (sprained right knee) went on the 15-day disabled list July 3. He may return July 24. OF/DH Rocco Baldelli (leg fatigue) opened the season on the 60-day disabled list. He played on a rehab assignment with Class A Vero Beac]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Inside Pitch 2008-07-23]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-inside-pitch-492.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Jul 2008 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rays continue to have trouble against left-handed pitchers. Oakland's Dallas Braden was the latest lefty to beat them, as they fell to 16-15 against left-handed starters compared to 42-26 against right-handers. Plus they're hitting far worse against l]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Notes, Quotes 2008-07-23]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-notes-quotes-493.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Jul 2008 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP Trever Miller has struggled in his last three appearances, recording just one out while walking five (one intentional) and allowing five earned runs, and has "no idea" why. "That's the job I'm in -- three bad outings, your season can be ruined," Mil]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Athletics-Rays Preview 2008-07-23]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/athletics-rays-preview-494.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Jul 2008 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It's been more than three months since the Tampa Bay Rays lost two in a row at home.The first-place Rays likely can't afford for that to change when they face the Oakland Athletics in the deciding game of their three-game series Wednesday afternoon.Tampa]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Athletics 8, Rays 1]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/athletics-8-rays-1.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Jul 2008 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Dallas Braden gave Oakland another strong outing by a starting pitcher and Jack Hannahan helped it result in a win.Braden allowed one run over five innings and Hannahan hit a three-run homer as the Athletics ended a six-game losing streak with an 8-1 vict]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[A's end their skid, continue Rays']]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/a-s-end-their-skid-continue-rays-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Jul 2008 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Dallas Braden allowed one run over five innings and Jack Hannahan hit a three-run homer as the Oakland Athletics ended a six-game losing streak with an 8-1 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays on Tuesday night.Braden (2-0) allowed four hits, walked four and st]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Notes, Quotes 2008-07-22]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-notes-quotes-486.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Jul 2008 08:35:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--3B Evan Longoria hit his team-leading 19th home run in the fifth inning. He has homered in his last three games, marking the second time he's homered in three consecutive games this season. He also leads all major league rookies in home runs. --The Rays]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Roster Report 2008-07-22]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-roster-report-487.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Jul 2008 08:35:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: SS Jason Bartlett (sprained right knee) went on the 15-day disabled list July 3. He may return on July 24. RHP Troy Percival (left hamstring strain) went on the 15-day disabled list July 1. He was impressive throwing 30 pitches to hitters J]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Inside Pitch 2008-07-22]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-inside-pitch-488.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Jul 2008 08:35:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Shortstop Jason Bartlett ran the bases prior to Monday's 4-0 win against Oakland and even took a turn in the portable sliding pit set up along the first-base foul line. Afterward, he said his right knee, which he sprained while stealing third base against]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Athletics-Rays Preview]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/athletics-rays-preview.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Jul 2008 08:35:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A return home following the All-Star break appears to be what the Tampa Bay Rays needed to bounce back from their longest losing streak of the season.The Rays hope to continue their surge Tuesday night as they try to send the reeling Oakland Athletics to]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kazmir deals Rays a winner]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/kazmir-deals-rays-a-winner.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Jul 2008 08:35:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Scott Kazmir is an All-Star who's beginning to pitch like one again.Tampa Bay's ace won for the just the second time in his last eight starts, allowing a season-low two hits in seven innings of the Rays' 4-0 victory over the struggling Oakland Athletics o]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Roster Report 2008-07-21]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-roster-report-484.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Jul 2008 11:20:26 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: RHP Troy Percival (left hamstring strain) went on the 15-day disabled list July 1. He was impressive throwing 30 pitches to hitters July 17 and he was activated on July 20. RHP Al Reyes (right shoulder tendinitis) went on the 15-day disable]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Inside Pitch 2008-07-21]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-inside-pitch-485.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Jul 2008 11:20:25 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Rays closer Troy Percival was activated before Sunday's game. "It's great to have Percy back," manager Joe Maddon said. "He's been champing at the bit. He's been driving me nuts." Percival, who missed 14 games with a strained left hamstring, was pronounce]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays-Rays Preview 2008-07-20]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/blue-jays-rays-preview-477.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 20 Jul 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Tampa Bay Rays seem to have put their disastrous finish to baseball's first half behind them. Then again, their success at Tropicana Field was never in question.The first-place Rays, winners of seven of their last eight at home, will look to complete]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Longoria slam lifts Rays over Blue Jays]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/longoria-slam-lifts-rays-over-blue-jays.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 20 Jul 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Rookie All-Star Evan Longoria paid the price for a memorable moment.Longoria hit his first career grand slam during a five-run sixth and Matt Garza threw 7 2-3 scoreless innings to help the AL East-leading Tampa Bay Rays past the Toronto Blue Jays 6-4 on]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Roster Report 2008-07-19]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-roster-report-479.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 20 Jul 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: RHP Al Reyes (right shoulder tendinitis) went on the 15-day disabled list June 15. Reyes was throwing bullpen sessions as of June 28, and he began a minor league rehab assignment July 8. He was activated July 18. SS Jason Bartlett (sprained]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Inside Pitch 2008-07-19]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-inside-pitch-480.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 20 Jul 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rays are eagerly awaiting the return of shortstop Jason Bartlett, who hasn't played since spraining his right knee while stealing third base July 2. Bartlett is expected to return at some point on this six-game homestand. When? Rays manager Joe Maddon]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Notes, Quotes 2008-07-19]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-notes-quotes-481.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 20 Jul 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Grant Balfour struck out Alex Rios with the tying run at third to end the eighth inning and worked a perfect ninth for his fourth save in four tries this season. Combining his time at Class AAA Durham this season, Balfour is 12-for-12 in save opport]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays break out of funk against Jays 2008-07-19]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rays-break-out-of-funk-against-jays-482.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 20 Jul 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[All the Tampa Bay Rays needed to end their losing streak was a home game.Ben Zobrist hit a two-run homer and James Shields allowed one run over seven innings to help the Rays snap a seven-game losing skid with a 2-1 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays on F]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aging Manny may be expendable for Red Sox 2008-07-19]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/aging-manny-may-be-expendable-for-red-sox-483.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 20 Jul 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It'll cost Boston big time to keep Manny. But as Ken Rosenthal explains, the Red Sox know he's certainly replaceable.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Roster Report 2008-07-19]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-roster-report-470.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 19 Jul 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: RHP Al Reyes (right shoulder tendinitis) went on the 15-day disabled list June 15. Reyes was throwing bullpen sessions as of June 28, and he began a minor league rehab assignment July 8. He was activated July 18. SS Jason Bartlett (sprained]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Inside Pitch 2008-07-19]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-inside-pitch-471.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 19 Jul 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rays are eagerly awaiting the return of shortstop Jason Bartlett, who hasn't played since spraining his right knee while stealing third base July 2. Bartlett is expected to return at some point on this six-game homestand. When? Rays manager Joe Maddon]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Notes, Quotes 2008-07-19]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-notes-quotes-472.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 19 Jul 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Grant Balfour struck out Alex Rios with the tying run at third to end the eighth inning and worked a perfect ninth for his fourth save in four tries this season. Combining his time at Class AAA Durham this season, Balfour is 12-for-12 in save opport]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays-Rays Preview 2008-07-19]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/blue-jays-rays-preview-473.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 19 Jul 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Despite finally ending their longest losing streak of the season and retaking first place in their division, the Tampa Bay Rays are still slumping offensively.A matchup with a red-hot former Cy Young Award winner doesn't figure to help them get their bats]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays break out of funk against Jays]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rays-break-out-of-funk-against-jays.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 19 Jul 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[All the Tampa Bay Rays needed to end their losing streak was a home game.Ben Zobrist hit a two-run homer and James Shields allowed one run over seven innings to help the Rays snap a seven-game losing skid with a 2-1 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays on F]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays' Reyes activated from DL]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rays-reyes-activated-from-dl.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 19 Jul 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Tampa Bay Rays activated reliever Al Reyes from the 15-day disabled list on Friday.Reyes had been out since June 10 because of right shoulder tendinitis. Tampa Bay manager Joe Maddon said there no limitations on Reyes.Also, closer Troy Percival, sidel]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aging Manny may be expendable for Red Sox]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/aging-manny-may-be-expendable-for-red-sox.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 19 Jul 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It'll cost Boston big time to keep Manny in Fenway. But the Red Sox know a valuable truth, Ken Rosenthal says: he's replaceable.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Inside Pitch 2008-07-18]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-inside-pitch-464.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Jul 2008 08:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rays start the second half Friday trying to forget the last week before the All-Star break, when they lost seven straight. Instead, they hope to remember the first 14 weeks. "We just have to do the same things we did in the first half," center fielder]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Notes, Quotes 2008-07-18]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-notes-quotes-465.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Jul 2008 08:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP Scott Kazmir, who was the winning pitcher in the All-Star Game, will have his next start pushed back from Saturday to Sunday or Monday as the Rays want to give him extra rest. Kazmir threw 14 pitches in the 15th inning on Tuesday night after throwin]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Roster Report 2008-07-18]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-roster-report-466.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Jul 2008 08:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: RHP Al Reyes (right shoulder tendinitis) went on the 15-day disabled list June 15. Reyes was throwing bullpen sessions as of June 28, and he began a minor league rehab assignment July 8. He will be activated June 18. SS Jason Bartlett (spra]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays eager to get started after All-Star break]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rays-eager-to-get-started-after-all-star-break.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Jul 2008 08:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Tampa Bay Rays reconvened for the second half of the season, confident the seven-game losing streak they took into the All-Star break is not a sign they're fading.Instead, manager Joe Maddon reiterated to his players Thursday that the skid is typical]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays-Rays Preview]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/blue-jays-rays-preview.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Jul 2008 08:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Tampa Bay Rays were perhaps baseball's biggest surprise in the first half of the season, leading their big-spending AL East rivals for much of the year after 10 years of losing.They're hoping a recent return to their old ways doesn't last long.The Ray]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dissecting baseball's second half]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/dissecting-baseball-s-second-half.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Jul 2008 08:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Who's buying? Who's selling? Who'll win? Who'll flop? Tracy Ringolsby knows and breaks it all down in this second-half primer.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mound musings: Moves in store for A's?]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/mound-musings-moves-in-store-for-a-s-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Jul 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The All-Star break is a time where most organizations take stock of where their team stands, whether to buy or sell, what is working and where improvements can be made. In this vein, let's take a look at the 30 teams' rotations around the league.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Closer hot seat: Marte perfect as stopper]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/closer-hot-seat-marte-perfect-as-stopper.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Jul 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The 2008 season reached its symbolic halfway point early this week, as the baseball world paused for the three-day hiatus that is the All-Star break.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Community: All-Star Game winners and losers 2008-07-16]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/community-all-star-game-winners-and-losers-460.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Jul 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Who were the winners and losers of the All-Star Game that almost never ended? J.D. Drew was the MVP, but Miguel Tejada and others deserve some credit. How about Dan Uggla's new record?]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Disaster averted, time to make contingency plan 2008-07-16]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/disaster-averted-time-to-make-contingency-plan-461.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Jul 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The 15-inning All-Star Game nearly gave us a nightmare scenario &#151; no more pitchers. Ken Rosenthal has a plan to avoid a repeat.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Community: Eight franchises that should relocate 2008-07-16]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/community-eight-franchises-that-should-relocate-462.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Jul 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Not every sports team is a perfect match for its hometown. One Yardbarker blogger calls for eight pro franchises to order the moving vans.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[On the Mark: Baseball needs its bad guy back 2008-07-16]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/on-the-mark-baseball-needs-its-bad-guy-back-463.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Jul 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Baseball was center stage on Tuesday night. But Mark Kriegel found himself missing the star who wasn't at Yankee Stadium.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Community: All-Star Game winners and losers]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/community-all-star-game-winners-and-losers.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Jul 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Who were the winners and losers of the All-Star Game that almost never ended? J.D. Drew was the MVP, but Miguel Tejada and others deserve some credit. How about Dan Uggla's new record?]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Disaster averted, time to make contingency plan]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/disaster-averted-time-to-make-contingency-plan.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Jul 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The 15-inning All-Star Game nearly gave us a nightmare scenario -- no more pitchers. Ken Rosenthal has a plan to avoid a repeat.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Community: Eight franchises that should relocate]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/community-eight-franchises-that-should-relocate.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Jul 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Not every sports team is a perfect match for its hometown. One Yardbarker blogger calls for eight pro franchises to order the moving vans.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Charges dropped against Rays reliever Al Reyes]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/charges-dropped-against-rays-reliever-al-reyes.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Jul 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Prosecutors have dropped their case against Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Al Reyes, who was shocked with a Taser and charged after a bar fight in April.Reyes' attorney, Robert Heyman, said Tuesday that his client was "certainly relieved."Police say the 38-year-o]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[On the Mark: Baseball needs its bad guy back]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/on-the-mark-baseball-needs-its-bad-guy-back.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Jul 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Baseball was center stage on Tuesday night. But Mark Kriegel found himself missing the star who wasn't at Yankee Stadium.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Roster Report 2008-07-14]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-roster-report-455.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Jul 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: RHP Al Reyes (right shoulder tendinitis) went on the 15-day disabled list June 15. Reyes was throwing bullpen sessions as of June 28, and he began a minor league rehab assignment July 8. The Rays expect him back on June 18. SS Jason Bartlet]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Inside Pitch 2008-07-14]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-inside-pitch-456.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Jul 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[At least the All-Star break can temporarily stop the Rays' losing streak. The Rays' spectacular start came to a rough halt as they lost their seventh straight game going into the four-day break, and they lost an AL East lead that had been five games a wee]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Notes, Quotes 2008-07-14]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-notes-quotes-457.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Jul 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP Scott Kazmir "probably" won't pitch in Tuesday's All-Star Game, manager Joe Maddon said. "We would prefer that he would not." Maddon had already spoken to AL manager Terry Francona about it. Kazmir, who missed the first five weeks with an elbow inju]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Roster Report 2008-07-14]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-roster-report-446.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Jul 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: RHP Al Reyes (right shoulder tendinitis) went on the 15-day disabled list June 15. Reyes was throwing bullpen sessions as of June 28, and he began a minor league rehab assignment July 8. The Rays expect him back on June 18. SS Jason Bartlet]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Inside Pitch 2008-07-14]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-inside-pitch-447.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Jul 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[At least the All-Star break can temporarily stop the Rays' losing streak. The Rays' spectacular start came to a rough halt as they lost their seventh straight game going into the four-day break, and they lost an AL East lead that had been five games a wee]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Notes, Quotes 2008-07-14]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-notes-quotes-448.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Jul 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP Scott Kazmir "probably" won't pitch in Tuesday's All-Star Game, manager Joe Maddon said. "We would prefer that he would not." Maddon had already spoken to AL manager Terry Francona about it. Kazmir, who missed the first five weeks with an elbow inju]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Indians send Rays to 6th straight loss 2008-07-13]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/indians-send-rays-to-6th-straight-loss-449.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Jul 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Ryan Garko drove in five runs to help Matt Ginter earn his first win in more than four years, and the Cleveland Indians handed the Tampa Bay Rays their season-high sixth straight loss Saturday night, 8-4.Tampa Bay has seen its AL East lead of five games d]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Roster Report 2008-07-14]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-roster-report-437.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Jul 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: RHP Al Reyes (right shoulder tendinitis) went on the 15-day disabled list June 15. Reyes was throwing bullpen sessions as of June 28, and he began a minor league rehab assignment July 8. The Rays expect him back on June 18. SS Jason Bartlet]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Inside Pitch 2008-07-14]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-inside-pitch-438.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Jul 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[At least the All-Star break can temporarily stop the Rays' losing streak. The Rays' spectacular start came to a rough halt as they lost their seventh straight game going into the four-day break, and they lost an AL East lead that had been five games a wee]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Notes, Quotes 2008-07-14]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-notes-quotes-439.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Jul 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP Scott Kazmir "probably" won't pitch in Tuesday's All-Star Game, manager Joe Maddon said. "We would prefer that he would not." Maddon had already spoken to AL manager Terry Francona about it. Kazmir, who missed the first five weeks with an elbow inju]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[A-Rod should be participating in Home Run Derby]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/a-rod-should-be-participating-in-home-run-derby-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Jul 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[He just passed Mantle. The Derby's at his home park. A-Rod needs to drop the excuses and participate, Ken Rosenthal says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Indians 5, Rays 2]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/indians-5-rays-2.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Jul 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The All-Star break couldn't come at a better time for the Tampa Bay Rays.The Rays hope to rest, regroup, then resume baseball's feel-good story after finishing the first half on a sour note.Jhonny Peralta drove in three runs and the Cleveland Indians beat]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays reach break with 7 straight losses]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rays-reach-break-with-7-straight-losses.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Jul 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Tampa Bay Rays lost their seventh straight game Sunday, sending baseball's feel-good story into the All-Star break on a sour note.Jhonny Peralta drove in three runs and the Cleveland Indians beat Scott Kazmir and Tampa Bay 5-2 to complete a four-game]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rest of trading season may not be so easy]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rest-of-trading-season-may-not-be-so-easy.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Jul 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The trades of Rich Harden and CC Sabathia worked out well for all parties. Joel Sherman warns that upcoming deals won't be so easy.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Handing out the first-half hardware]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/handing-out-the-first-half-hardware.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Jul 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[As baseball prepares for the All-Star break, Dayn Perry hands out his halfway hardware ... and the winners may surprise you.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Indians send Rays to 6th straight loss 2008-07-13]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/indians-send-rays-to-6th-straight-loss-445.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Jul 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Ryan Garko drove in five runs to help Matt Ginter earn his first win in more than four years, and the Cleveland Indians handed the Tampa Bay Rays their season-high sixth straight loss Saturday night, 8-4.Tampa Bay has seen its AL East lead of five games d]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays-Indians Preview 2008-07-13]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rays-indians-preview-431.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 13 Jul 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Tampa Bay Rays are limping into the All-Star break, but they still have a shot at making some history on Sunday.The AL East-leading Rays try to end their longest losing streak of the season and avoid a sweep as they wrap up a four-game series with the]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Indians 8, Rays 4]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/indians-8-rays-4.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 13 Jul 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Tampa Bay's latest loss was Matt Ginter's first big league win in more than four years.The good news for the Rays is they finally score some runs in Cleveland.Ginter pitched five-hit ball for five innings, Ryan Garko got his first extra-base hit in more t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Indians send Rays to 6th straight loss]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/indians-send-rays-to-6th-straight-loss.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 13 Jul 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Ryan Garko drove in five runs to help Matt Ginter earn his first win in more than four years, and the Cleveland Indians handed the Tampa Bay Rays their season-high sixth straight loss Saturday night, 8-4.Tampa Bay has seen its AL East lead of five games d]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Roster Report 2008-07-12]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-roster-report-434.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 13 Jul 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: SS Jason Bartlett (sprained right knee) went on the 15-day disabled list July 3. He may return on July 18, the first game after the All-Star break. RHP Troy Percival (left hamstring strain) went on the 15-day disabled list July 1. He was fe]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Inside Pitch 2008-07-12]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-inside-pitch-435.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 13 Jul 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rays aren't playing poorly, losing their season-high fifth straight on Friday. What they don't seem to know is why they're losing. A lack of offense is the primary cause, but the roots of their struggles are unclear. There were several ideas mentioned]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Notes, Quotes 2008-07-12]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-notes-quotes-436.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 13 Jul 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Rookie 3B Evan Longoria's All-Star experience just got more exciting as he was invited to participate in the Monday night home-run derby. Longoria was picked after winning the online vote for the final roster spot. --LF Carl Crawford is in the midst of]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Roster Report 2008-07-12]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-roster-report-424.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 12 Jul 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: SS Jason Bartlett (sprained right knee) went on the 15-day disabled list July 3. He may return on July 18, the first game after the All-Star break. RHP Troy Percival (left hamstring strain) went on the 15-day disabled list July 1. He was fe]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Inside Pitch 2008-07-12]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-inside-pitch-425.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 12 Jul 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rays aren't playing poorly, losing their season-high fifth straight on Friday. What they don't seem to know is why they're losing. A lack of offense is the primary cause, but the roots of their struggles are unclear. There were several ideas mentioned]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Notes, Quotes 2008-07-12]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-notes-quotes-426.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 12 Jul 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Rookie 3B Evan Longoria's All-Star experience just got more exciting as he was invited to participate in the Monday night home-run derby. Longoria was picked after winning the online vote for the final roster spot. --LF Carl Crawford is in the midst of]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays-Indians Preview 2008-07-12]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rays-indians-preview-427.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 12 Jul 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Tampa Bay manager Joe Maddon insists it's not time to worry as his club continues to struggle heading toward the All-Star break.The reeling Rays look to avoid extending their season-high losing streak while again trying to find a way to beat the Cleveland]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lee warms up for All-Star Game with win]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/lee-warms-up-for-all-star-game-with-win.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 12 Jul 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Cliff Lee is going to the All-Star game on another shutout streak.Cleveland's left-hander pitched six stellar innings in a warmup for a possible All-Star start at Yankee Stadium as the Indians defeated Tampa Bay 5-0 on Friday night to extend the Rays' sea]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mound musings: Carmona to return]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/mound-musings-carmona-to-return.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 12 Jul 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Traditionally, around the All-Star break is the time where teams wind up activating guys off the disabled list, consider promoting prospects and generally look to solidify their 25-man rosters heading into the second half.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Injury roundup: Carmona, Soriano to return]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/injury-roundup-carmona-soriano-to-return.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 12 Jul 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Injuries can ruin a fantasy season. Each week, KFFL.com surveys the latest key injuries around the diamond. Who might be headed to the disabled list? Which players might benefit from the available playing time? Who may be returning to the fold soon? Find]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Inside Pitch 2008-07-11]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-inside-pitch-417.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Jul 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Rookie third baseman Evan Longoria is no longer the Rays' little secret. Longoria won the online fan voting and got the final spot on the American League All-Star roster, beating out two established stars from big markets, Jermaine Dye of the White Sox an]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Notes, Quotes 2008-07-11]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-notes-quotes-418.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Jul 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Andy Sonnanstine prides himself on being the Rays' stopper, with a 6-1 record after losses. But he failed miserably Thursday, allowing six runs on nine hits, including three home runs, while pitching in front of family and friends in his native Ohio]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Roster Report 2008-07-11]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-roster-report-419.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Jul 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: SS Jason Bartlett (sprained right knee) went on the 15-day disabled list July 3. He expects to return July 18, the first game after the All-Star break. RHP Troy Percival (left hamstring strain) went on the 15-day disabled list July 1. He wa]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays-Indians Preview 2008-07-11]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rays-indians-preview-420.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Jul 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After looking like one of the strongest teams in the majors just last week, the Tampa Bay Rays have suddenly fallen on hard times. They're not exactly in the best place for breaking out of their skid, either.The AL East-leading Rays look to avoid dropping]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Indians end long losing streak]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/indians-end-long-losing-streak.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Jul 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Indians snapped out of one of the worst losing streaks in franchise history by beating a team that is suddenly trying to find answers of its own.Ben Francisco had a career-high four RBIs and hit one of Cleveland's four home runs as the Indians snapped]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Longoria and Hart elected All-Stars]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/longoria-and-hart-elected-all-stars.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Jul 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Evan Longoria had big plans for next week's All-Star break - a trip to Las Vegas with some friends.Tampa Bay's rookie third baseman ended up with an even better trip to New York for the last All-Star game at Yankee Stadium.Longoria and Milwaukee Brewers o]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[What we've learned during MLB's first half]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/what-we-ve-learned-during-mlb-s-first-half.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Jul 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Mustaches can be performance enhancers. Viagra too, apparently. The first half of the season has been educational for Randy Hill.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Notes, Quotes 2008-07-10]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-notes-quotes-408.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Jul 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--3B Evan Longoria was named AL Rookie of the Month for June, but he could get a bigger honor Thursday. As of Wednesday afternoon, Longoria retained a slim lead in the voting for the 32nd and final spot on the AL All-Star roster. --With rumors circulating]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Roster Report 2008-07-10]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-roster-report-409.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Jul 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: SS Jason Bartlett (sprained right knee) went on the 15-day disabled list July 3. He expects to return July 18, the first game after the All-Star break. RHP Troy Percival (left hamstring strain) went on the 15-day disabled list July 1. RHP A]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Inside Pitch 2008-07-10]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-inside-pitch-410.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Jul 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Despite a three-game losing streak that saw their AL East lead reduced to two games and gave the Yankees a chance to get back in the race, the young Rays insist there's nothing to worry about. "When you lose two, three in a row, everyone wants to go, 'Her]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays-Indians Preview]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rays-indians-preview.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Jul 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Things couldn't be going any worse for the Cleveland Indians lately, and opposing the major league-leading Tampa Bay Rays won't make ending their struggles any easier.The reeling Indians will try to avoid losing 11 consecutive games for the first time in]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diamond market: Hairston's hot]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/diamond-market-hairston-s-hot.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Jul 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Fantasy baseball waivers and the acquisition of fantasy baseball free agents can make or break a season. You may have adjusted your fantasy baseball cheat sheets over and over during spring training. If your team remains the same after Opening Day, though]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yankees 2, Rays 1(10)]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/yankees-2-rays-1-10-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Jul 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Joe Girardi sat behind his desk wearing a fake mustache. Bobby Abreu was busy cleaning up after Robinson Cano and Melky Cabrera dumped Gatorade on him.Less than a week after falling nine games behind the Tampa Bay Rays, the New York Yankees are within 6 1]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Abreu's double in 10th lifts Yanks over Rays]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/abreu-s-double-in-10th-lifts-yanks-over-rays.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Jul 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Bobby Abreu hit a game-winning double off Grant Balfour in the 10th inning, and the New York Yankees cooled off the Tampa Bay Rays with a 2-1 victory Wednesday.Jason Giambi singled in a run for the Yankees, who gave out 20,000 replica mustaches to fans to]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Abreu double helps Yanks stay hot]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/abreu-double-helps-yanks-stay-hot.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Jul 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Bobby Abreu hit a game-winning double off Grant Balfour in the 10th inning, and the New York Yankees cooled off the Tampa Bay Rays with a 2-1 victory Wednesday.Jason Giambi singled in a run for the Yankees, who gave out 20,000 replica mustaches to fans to]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Closer hot seat: Kobayashi takes over for Tribe]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/closer-hot-seat-kobayashi-takes-over-for-tribe.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Jul 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Independence Day is rapidly fading into our collective memories, and the fireworks we saw on the Fourth were emblematic of what was happening in major league bullpens across the league.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Roster Report 2008-07-09]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-roster-report-400.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Jul 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: SS Jason Bartlett (sprained right knee) went on the 15-day disabled list July 3. 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But Kazmir continued to be a victim of his pitch count, lasting only five innings for the third consecutive start (and less than six for]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Notes, Quotes 2008-07-09]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-notes-quotes-402.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Jul 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--2B Akinori Iwamura's hitting streak ended at 11 games when he went 0-for-4 Tuesday. --RHP Edwin Jackson, who a year ago was 1-9 with a 7.23 ERA, starts Wednesday coming off a strong eight-inning outing against the Royals. He is 1-1 with a 3.00 ERA again]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yankees 5, Rays 0]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/yankees-5-rays-0.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Jul 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[These were the kind of big plays and big pitches the New York Yankees needed from Derek Jeter and Andy Pettitte.Jeter delivered with his bat and glove, backing a determined effort by Pettitte that sent the Yankees past the AL East-leading Tampa Bay Rays 5]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays-Yankees Preview 2008-07-09]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rays-yankees-preview-404.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Jul 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Tampa Bay Rays started the season slowly, withstanding a couple of skids within the first three weeks. 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You may have adjusted your fantasy baseball cheat sheets over and over during spring training. If your team remains the same after Opening Day, though]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Roster Report 2008-07-08]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-roster-report-392.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Jul 2008 08:35:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: SS Jason Bartlett (sprained right knee) went on the 15-day disabled list July 3. RHP Troy Percival (left hamstring strain) went on the 15-day disabled list July 1. RHP Al Reyes (right shoulder tendinitis) went on the 15-day disabled list Ju]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Inside Pitch 2008-07-08]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-inside-pitch-393.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Jul 2008 08:35:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[As well as the Rays have been doing, they don't want to accept that they can't win them all. After sweeping the Red Sox and winning the first three from the Royals, the Rays were disappointed to lose Monday's finale, spoiling what would have been a perfec]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Notes, Quotes 2008-07-08]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-notes-quotes-394.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Jul 2008 08:35:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Carl Crawford made his first start in center since June 2006 as manager Joe Maddon wanted to give CF B.J. Upton a day off and Jonny Gomes a start in left. Crawford said he felt "surprised" and "ambushed" by the move and had a mental lapse on one play bu]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays-Yankees Preview]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rays-yankees-preview.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Jul 2008 08:35:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Tampa Bay Rays were hoping to bring an eight-game winning streak to Yankee Stadium. Instead, they'll have to settle for carrying the best record in baseball into their longtime house of horrors.The Rays visit the Bronx for the first time as a first-pl]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Injury roundup: Chipper's back in the lineup again]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/injury-roundup-chipper-s-back-in-the-lineup-again.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Jul 2008 08:35:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Injuries can ruin a fantasy season. Each week, KFFL.com surveys the latest key injuries around the diamond.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Royals 7, Rays 4(10)]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/royals-7-rays-4-10-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Jul 2008 08:35:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A stroke of good luck by Carlos Pena wasn't quite enough for the Tampa Bay Rays.After Pena hit a tying solo homer off All-Star closer Joakim Soria in the ninth, the Royals struck back with 10th-inning home runs by John Buck and Mike Aviles for a 7-4 win M]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Royals snap Rays' streak at seven]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/royals-snap-rays-streak-at-seven.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Jul 2008 08:35:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Tampa Bay Rays' seven-game winning streak ended when John Buck and Mike Aviles hit 10th-inning homers to lead the Kansas City Royals to a 7-4 win on Monday.Carlos Pena hit a tying solo homer off All-Star closer Joakim Soria in the ninth, but it wasn't]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brewers getting Sabathia from Indians]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/brewers-getting-sabathia-from-indians.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Jul 2008 08:35:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Brewers have won the C.C. Sabathia sweepstakes.The Indians have agreed to trade the ace Sabathia and two lower-level minor leaguers for a package that includes top prospect Matt LaPorta and other minor leaguers, according to the Milwaukee Journal-Sent]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Notes, Quotes 2008-07-07]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-notes-quotes-383.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Jul 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--3B Evan Longoria hit his 16th homer, tying former Royal Bob Hamelin for the second-most homers by the All-Star for a rookie in the last 20 years. Former Angel Tim Salmon had 17 in 1993. --RHP Andy Sonnanstine became the third Rays pitcher to win 10 game]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Roster Report 2008-07-07]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-roster-report-384.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Jul 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: SS Jason Bartlett (sprained right knee) went on the 15-day disabled list July 3. RHP Troy Percival (left hamstring strain) went on the 15-day disabled list July 1. RHP Al Reyes (right shoulder tendinitis) went on the 15-day disabled list Ju]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Inside Pitch 2008-07-07]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-inside-pitch-385.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Jul 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[So much about the Rays' stunning success this season has been a team effort. Therefore it was very fitting that for the first time since 1999, and just the second time in the franchise's 11-season history, the Rays had more than one player selected for th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Savvy Brewers turn prospects into ace Sabathia]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/savvy-brewers-turn-prospects-into-ace-sabathia.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Jul 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Brewers turned prospects into ace C.C. Sabathia. Ken Rosenthal says it's just an example of baseball's latest trend.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stage set for very important All-Star Game]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/stage-set-for-very-important-all-star-game.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Jul 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The fans have spoken and the All-Star rosters are set. Now it's time for Dayn Perry to tell voters what they did right ... and wrong.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays 9, Royals 2]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rays-9-royals-2.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Jul 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Evan Longoria might be playing himself onto the All-Star team.Longoria hit a two-run homer during a four-run third inning, and the Tampa Bay Rays went on to pummel the Kansas City Royals 9-2 on Sunday for their seventh straight win."There's a sense of cal]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Royals-Rays Preview 2008-07-06]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/royals-rays-preview-389.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Jul 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Matt Garza was supposed to be just one of the pieces that would help improve a Tampa Bay Rays pitching staff that last season was the worst in baseball.Instead, he might be putting them over the top.Fresh off two dominant outings, Garza will look to lead]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Longoria, Rays roll to 7th straight win]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/longoria-rays-roll-to-7th-straight-win-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Jul 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Evan Longoria hit a two-run homer during a four-run third, and the Tampa Bay Rays pummeled the Kansas City Royals 9-2 on Sunday for their seventh straight win.James Shields (7-5) gave up two runs and four hits over seven innings to win his third consecuti]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Report: Brewers acquire Sabathia from Indians]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/report-brewers-acquire-sabathia-from-indians.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Jul 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Brewers have won the C.C. Sabathia sweepstakes.The Indians have agreed to trade the ace Sabathia and two lower-level minor leaguers for a package that includes top prospect Matt LaPorta and other minor leaguers, according to the Milwaukee Journal-Sent]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Royals-Rays Preview 2008-07-06]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/royals-rays-preview-376.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Jul 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Home-field dominance, some luck, unlikely contributors and quality pitching - the Tampa Bay Rays appear to have it all while racing to baseball's best record.The Rays go after their seventh consecutive victory Sunday when they continue a four-game series]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays 3, Royals 0]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rays-3-royals-0.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Jul 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[When Andy Sonnanstine takes the mound, the Tampa Bay Rays expect to win.Sonnanstine pitched seven strong innings, Ben Zobrist homered again and the Rays beat the Kansas City Royals 3-0 Saturday night for their sixth straight win."You ask our players, I kn]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sonnanstine leads Rays to sixth straight]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/sonnanstine-leads-rays-to-sixth-straight.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Jul 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Andy Sonnanstine pitched seven strong innings, Ben Zobrist homered again and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Kansas City Royals 3-0 Saturday night for their sixth straight win.Zobrist homered for the third game in a row as the Rays increased their AL East lea]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Notes, Quotes 2008-07-05]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-notes-quotes-379.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Jul 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--1B Carlos Pena, after missing three weeks with a fractured finger, has a .227 average, 12 homers and 43 RBIs though the Rays first 85 games, but said he could still come close to, or even surpass, last season when he hit 46 homers and had 121 RBIs. "I c]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Roster Report 2008-07-05]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-roster-report-380.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Jul 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: SS Jason Bartlett (sprained right knee) went on the 15-day disabled list July 3. RHP Troy Percival (left hamstring strain) went on the 15-day disabled list July 1. RHP Al Reyes (right shoulder tendinitis) went on the 15-day disabled list Ju]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Inside Pitch 2008-07-05]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-inside-pitch-381.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Jul 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[There was legitimate concern Friday about a letdown, with the Rays facing the Royals coming off an emotional sweep of the Red Sox. The same thing happened a few weeks ago, when the Rays swept the Cubs, then lost two of three to a Houston team that came in]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pena homers to help Rays stay on roll 2008-07-05]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/pena-homers-to-help-rays-stay-on-roll-382.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Jul 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Tampa Bay Rays surged to first place without the offensive production they're accustomed to getting from Carlos Pena. Now that he's back in the middle of the lineup, the AL East leaders are counting on him to help them stay on top.Pena homered for the]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Notes, Quotes 2008-07-05]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-notes-quotes-371.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Jul 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--1B Carlos Pena, after missing three weeks with a fractured finger, has a .227 average, 12 homers and 43 RBIs though the Rays first 85 games, but said he could still come close to, or even surpass, last season when he hit 46 homers and had 121 RBIs. "I c]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Roster Report 2008-07-05]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-roster-report-372.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Jul 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: SS Jason Bartlett (sprained right knee) went on the 15-day disabled list July 3. RHP Troy Percival (left hamstring strain) went on the 15-day disabled list July 1. RHP Al Reyes (right shoulder tendinitis) went on the 15-day disabled list Ju]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Inside Pitch 2008-07-05]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-inside-pitch-373.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Jul 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[There was legitimate concern Friday about a letdown, with the Rays facing the Royals coming off an emotional sweep of the Red Sox. The same thing happened a few weeks ago, when the Rays swept the Cubs, then lost two of three to a Houston team that came in]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Royals-Rays Preview 2008-07-05]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/royals-rays-preview-374.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Jul 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Regardless of who they play, the Tampa Bay Rays plan to treat every opponent the same way.With Andy Sonnanstine trying to become the team's first 10-game winner, the Rays look to match a season high with a six consecutive victory as they continue their ho]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pena homers to help Rays stay on roll]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/pena-homers-to-help-rays-stay-on-roll.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Jul 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Tampa Bay Rays surged to first place without the offensive production they're accustomed to getting from Carlos Pena. Now that he's back in the middle of the lineup, the AL East leaders are counting on him to help them stay on top.Pena homered for the]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Roster Report 2008-07-04]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-roster-report-366.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Jul 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: SS Jason Bartlett (sprained right knee) went on the 15-day disabled list July 3. RHP Troy Percival (left hamstring strain) went on the 15-day disabled list July 1. RHP Al Reyes (right shoulder tendinitis) went on the 15-day disabled list Ju]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Inside Pitch 2008-07-04]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-inside-pitch-367.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Jul 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rays didn't get to enjoy their sweep of the Red Sox very long -- they had to place shortstop Jason Bartlett on the disabled list Thursday because of a sprained right knee. Bartlett was hurt in Wednesday's game sliding into third. Though he finished th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Notes, Quotes 2008-07-04]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-notes-quotes-368.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Jul 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--INF Ben Zobrist will get the chance to be the primary starter at shortstop after the injury to Jason Bartlett. Zobrist has been up twice this season, hitting .292 with homers in back-to-back games in Miami last week, but had been sidelined previously wi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Royals-Rays Preview]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/royals-rays-preview.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Jul 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After sweeping their second home series against the defending World Series champions, the last thing the Tampa Bay Rays need is a letdown.Owners of the best record in the majors, the Rays look to avoid that from happening when they open a four-game set wi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[First-place Tampa Bay turns AL East upside down]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/first-place-tampa-bay-turns-al-east-upside-down.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Jul 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Pennant fever is alive in the oddest of places.Ticket lines are longer, television ratings are rising and the young, budget-minded Tampa Bay Rays are in first place in the AL East, looking down on the big-spending Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees."Firs]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Notes, Quotes 2008-07-03]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-notes-quotes-360.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Jul 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Troy Percival said the hamstring strain that forced him to the DL this week is in a different (and actually higher) spot than his previous problem, and that there were "a few nerve issues," but it was too early to tell if he would return when eligib]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Roster Report 2008-07-03]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-roster-report-361.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Jul 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: RHP Troy Percival (left hamstring strain) went on the 15-day disabled list July 1. RHP Al Reyes (right shoulder tendinitis) went on the 15-day disabled list June 15. Reyes was throwing bullpen sessions as of June 28, and he could be back wi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Inside Pitch 2008-07-03]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-inside-pitch-362.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Jul 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[There may be a lot of things the Rays don't have. But after another thrilling win over the Red Sox, 7-6, to complete the sweep, they have a few things in their favor -- a major league-best 52-32 record (and a pace for an amazing 100 wins) and a 3 1/2-game]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays 7, Red Sox 6]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rays-7-red-sox-6.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Jul 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[There's no secret to the success of the Tampa Bay Rays this season. Good pitching, solid defense and timely hitting carried them to the top of the AL East standings.The same winning combination is keeping them there.Evan Longoria went 3-for-4 and drove in]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Longoria paces Rays sweep of BoSox]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/longoria-paces-rays-sweep-of-bosox-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Jul 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Evan Longoria went 3-for-4 and drove in three runs Wednesday night, helping the surging Tampa Bay Rays beat the Boston Red Sox 7-6 for their second three-game sweep of the World Series champions this season.The Rays improved the best record in baseball to]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[News analysis: Percival on DL yet again]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/news-analysis-percival-on-dl-yet-again.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Jul 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Tampa Bay Rays placed closer Troy Percival (hamstring) on the 15-day disabled list Tuesday, July 1, with a strained left hamstring.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Notes, Quotes 2008-07-02]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-notes-quotes-355.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Jul 2008 08:35:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Mitch Talbot is being called up from Class AAA Durham to work in long relief, and RHP Jason Hammel will get a more significant bullpen role while RHP Troy Percival is on the DL. Talbot, 24, was 7-6 with a 4.41 ERA in 17 starts for the Bulls. --LF Ca]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Roster Report 2008-07-02]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-roster-report-356.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Jul 2008 08:35:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: RHP Troy Percival (left hamstring strain) went on the 15-day disabled list July 1. RHP Al Reyes (right shoulder tendinitis) went on the 15-day disabled list June 15. Reyes was throwing bullpen sessions as of June 28, and he could be back wi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Inside Pitch 2008-07-02]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-inside-pitch-357.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Jul 2008 08:35:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rays won another game on Tuesday but lost closer Troy Percival, who ended up on the 15-day disabled list because of his left hamstring strain. With Percival out, the Rays will return to a closer-by-committee format. Dan Wheeler, Trever Miller, Grant B]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Angels may look to Holliday to upgrade offense]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/angels-may-look-to-holliday-to-upgrade-offense-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Jul 2008 08:35:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Angels may have missed out on big names in the past, but Ken Rosenthal says they're out to change that this summer.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Red Sox-Rays Preview 2008-07-02]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/red-sox-rays-preview-359.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Jul 2008 08:35:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Best record in the majors, dominant at home and on the verge of sweeping their biggest series of the season. The Tampa Bay Rays are leaving no doubt that they are absolutely for real.The Rays look to complete their second three-game sweep this season of t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Inside Pitch 2008-07-01]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-inside-pitch-349.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Jul 2008 08:35:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A crazy ninth inning Monday was highlighted by a vigorous argument on the mound between manager Joe Maddon and closer Troy Percival. At issue was whether Percival should stay in the game after his troubling left hamstring affected his delivery. Maddon eve]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Notes, Quotes 2008-07-01]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-notes-quotes-350.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Jul 2008 08:35:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--3B Evan Longoria was named American League Player of the Week after hitting .433 with three homers and 10 RBIs in the six games at Miami and Pittsburgh. Longoria is the second Ray to earn the award this season, joining RHP James Shields, and the first r]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Roster Report 2008-07-01]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-roster-report-351.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Jul 2008 08:35:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: RHP Troy Percival (sore left hamstring) left the June 30 game. He will sit out a few days, and he might end up on the disabled list. RHP Al Reyes (right shoulder tendinitis) went on the 15-day disabled list June 15. Reyes was throwing bullp]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Red Sox-Rays Preview 2008-07-01]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/red-sox-rays-preview-352.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Jul 2008 08:35:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Playing at home has been the key to success throughout the season series between the Boston Red Sox and Tampa Bay Rays.The Rays hope that continues as they try to further increase their surprising lead in the AL East with a sixth consecutive home victory]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays 5, Red Sox 4]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rays-5-red-sox-4.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Jul 2008 08:35:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[No punches, no angry words exchanged.With first place on the line in the AL East, the Tampa Bay Rays and Boston Red Sox stuck to playing baseball Monday night.James Shields scattered five hits over 6 1-3 innings and B.J. Upton and Gabe Gross homered, help]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays survive BoSox rally; extend lead]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rays-survive-bosox-rally-extend-lead.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Jul 2008 08:35:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[James Shields scattered five hits over 6 1-3 innings and B.J. Upton and Gabe Gross homered Monday night, helping the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Boston Red Sox 5-4 to open a 1 1/2-game lead in the division.The Rays (50-32), surprising owners of the best recor]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Community: Who knew Rays vs. Sox would be huge?]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/community-who-knew-rays-vs-sox-would-be-huge-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Jun 2008 08:35:44 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Give the schedule-makers some credit.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Roster Report 2008-06-30]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-roster-report-344.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Jun 2008 08:35:44 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: RHP Al Reyes (right shoulder tendinitis) went on the 15-day disabled list June 15. Reyes was throwing bullpen sessions as of June 28. 1B Carlos Pena (fractured left index finger) went on the 15-day disabled list June 4. He made a rehab appe]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Inside Pitch 2008-06-30]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-inside-pitch-345.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Jun 2008 08:35:44 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rays moved back into first place in the AL East with Sunday's win and, at 49-32, have the best record in the American League. Now they'll spend the next three days trying to prove it. The Rays host the second-place Red Sox for what might be the bigges]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Notes, Quotes 2008-06-30]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-notes-quotes-346.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Jun 2008 08:35:44 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP James Shields will face the Red Sox on Monday for the first time since the June 5 brawl in Boston, as the Rays have their top three starters aligned for the much-anticipated series at Tropicana Field. Shields will pitch Monday, RHP Matt Garza on Tue]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Red Sox-Rays Preview]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/red-sox-rays-preview.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Jun 2008 08:35:44 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The last time James Shields and the Tampa Bay Rays faced Boston, they were swept at Fenway Park - but they still let the Red Sox know they weren't planning on going away.At their season's halfway point, they've kept that vow.The Rays begin the second half]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays 4, Pirates 3]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rays-4-pirates-3.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Jun 2008 08:35:44 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[What a first half the Tampa Bay Rays enjoyed as the majors' surprise team of the season. Their goal now? To make the second half just as stunningly good.Backup catcher Shawn Riggans homered among his three hits and drove in two runs and the first-place Ra]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays-Pirates Preview 2008-06-29]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rays-pirates-preview-339.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 29 Jun 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Tampa Bay Rays haven't lost consecutive games in over two weeks.The Rays look to prevent that from happening again as they conclude their road series with the Pittsburgh Pirates on Sunday afternoon.Jason Bay homered in the 13th inning to give Pittsbur]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pirates 4, Rays 3(13)]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/pirates-4-rays-3-13-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 29 Jun 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With one swing of the bat, Jason Bay turned a miserable night into an ecstatic one.After going hitless in five at-bats, Bay homered in the 13th inning to give the Pittsburgh Pirates a 4-3 win over the Tampa Bay Rays on Saturday night."That's the funny thi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bay's walk-off HR lifts Bucs in 13th]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/bay-s-walk-off-hr-lifts-bucs-in-13th.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 29 Jun 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jason Bay homered with two outs in the 13th inning to give the Pittsburgh Pirates a 4-3 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays on Saturday night.Bay's 16th home run of the season came off Jason Hammel (3-3), who was in his second inning of work.Xavier Nady and J]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Inside Pitch 2008-06-28]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-inside-pitch-342.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 29 Jun 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rays were not happy that second baseman Akinori Iwamura's appeal to his have three-game suspension stemming from the June 5 brawl in Boston reduced was denied. And they were flat out unhappy to find out that Red Sox outfielder Coco Crisp, whom they co]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Inside Pitch 2008-06-28]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-inside-pitch-332.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Jun 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rays were not happy that second baseman Akinori Iwamura's appeal to his have three-game suspension stemming from the June 5 brawl in Boston reduced was denied. And they were flat out unhappy to find out that Red Sox outfielder Coco Crisp, whom they co]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Notes, Quotes 2008-06-28]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-notes-quotes-333.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Jun 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--1B Carlos Pena returned to the Rays lineup after having been sidelined since June 4 with a fractured left index finger. Manager Joe Maddon dropped Pena, who had been struggling before getting hurt, to sixth in the order from the cleanup spot he previous]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Roster Report 2008-06-28]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-roster-report-334.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Jun 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: RHP Troy Percival (weak left leg) was day-to-day as of June 25. RHP Al Reyes (right shoulder tendinitis) went on the 15-day disabled list June 15. Reyes has been on the DL twice this season. 1B Carlos Pena (fractured left index finger) went]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays-Pirates Preview 2008-06-28]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rays-pirates-preview-335.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Jun 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Tampa Bay Rays have had little trouble scoring runs on their current road trip.The surging Rays look for another big offensive effort while trying for a fifth consecutive victory when they continue their set with the Pittsburgh Pirates on Saturday nig]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays use long ball to double up Bucs]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rays-use-long-ball-to-double-up-bucs.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Jun 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Home runs to left field, home runs to right, line drives all over PNC Park. The Tampa Bay Rays are fast developing not only into one of the majors' best young teams, but one of the best teams, period.Or exactly the kind of team the Pittsburgh Pirates have]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Injury roundup: Marcum out for a month]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/injury-roundup-marcum-out-for-a-month.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Jun 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Injuries can ruin a fantasy season. Each week, KFFL.com surveys the latest key injuries around the diamond.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays activate Pena from DL as Iwamura loses appeal]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rays-activate-pena-from-dl-as-iwamura-loses-appeal.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Jun 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays first baseman Carlos Pena was activated off the 15-day disabled list Friday following a 3 1/2 weeks layoff with a broken left index finger and immediately went back into the lineup.Only not in his usual spot.To give Pena time to readjust, m]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Notes, Quotes 2008-06-27]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-notes-quotes-324.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Jun 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--1B Carlos Pena and SS Jason Bartlett are expected to rejoin the Rays lineup Friday. Pena, who has been out since June 4 with a fractured left index finger, made a one-game rehab appearance Thursday with Class A Vero Beach. He went 0-for-4 with a walk. B]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Roster Report 2008-06-27]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-roster-report-325.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Jun 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: RHP Troy Percival (weak left leg) was day-to-day as of June 25. RHP Al Reyes (right shoulder tendinitis) went on the 15-day disabled list June 15. Reyes has been on the DL twice this season. 1B Carlos Pena (fractured left index finger) went]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Inside Pitch 2008-06-27]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-inside-pitch-326.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Jun 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rays figure the more Matt Garza can get in control of emotions, the more he will be in control of his pitches. Thursday, he was both. And the result was a gem, a complete-game one-hitter in the Rays' 6-1, series-sweeping victory over the Marlins that]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bullpen management proving to be Girardi's strength]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/bullpen-management-proving-to-be-girardi-s-strength.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Jun 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Stats don't lie when it comes to the Yanks' 'pen. That's one area where Joe Girardi's outshined his predecessor, Ken Rosenthal says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays-Pirates Preview]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rays-pirates-preview.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Jun 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Tampa Bay Rays have flourished against NL teams, particularly in their most recent series. If that momentum extends into this weekend, they could finish it atop the AL East.Scott Kazmir has a tough act to follow, pitching a day after teammate Matt Gar]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays 6, Marlins 1]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rays-6-marlins-1.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Jun 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Matt Garza couldn't sleep Thursday morning. Phone calls and text messages kept coming in from his former Fresno State teammates, who had just won the College World Series.The calls from back home kept waking him up, and he only got a couple hours sleep be]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Garza hurls 1-hitter as Rays sweep Marlins]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/garza-hurls-1-hitter-as-rays-sweep-marlins.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Jun 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Matt Garza pitched a one-hitter, allowing only Hanley Ramirez's home run leading off the seventh inning, and the Tampa Bay Rays defeated the Florida Marlins 6-1 Thursday to complete a three-game sweep.Garza (6-4) struck out 10 and walked one in his first]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[10-run fifth paces Rays rout of Marlins 2008-06-26]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/10-run-fifth-paces-rays-rout-of-marlins-331.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Jun 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Carl Crawford had two home runs and a career-high five RBIs, and the first nine Tampa Bay batters reached and scored in what became a 10-run fifth inning in the Rays' 15-3 win over the Florida Marlins on Wednesday night.Evan Longoria had three hits, inclu]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Notes, Quotes 2008-06-26]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-notes-quotes-315.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Jun 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Troy Percival's availability will be determined on a day-by-day basis as he tries to overcome weakness in his left leg. The problem is tied to an earlier hamstring strain that landed him on the disabled list. --SS Tim Beckham, the first overall pick]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Roster Report 2008-06-26]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-roster-report-316.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Jun 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: RHP Troy Percival (weak left leg) was day-to-day as of June 25. RHP Al Reyes (right shoulder tendinitis) went on the 15-day disabled list June 15. Reyes has been on the DL twice this season. 1B Carlos Pena (fractured left index finger) went]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Inside Pitch 2008-06-26]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-inside-pitch-317.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Jun 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[All the concern about the Rays' stagnant offense vanished Wednesday. For a night anyway. The Rays racked up season-high totals in a 15-3 win over the Marlins and hope it's the start of things to come. "We just needed that kind of an explosion," manager Jo]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays-Marlins Preview 2008-06-26]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rays-marlins-preview-318.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Jun 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Since their inaugural season, the Tampa Bay Rays' annual trip to Miami has hardly been a vacation. All that is changing, however.Following their biggest offensive outburst of the season, the Rays look to sweep a road series from the Florida Marlins for th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays 15, Marlins 3]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rays-15-marlins-3.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Jun 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Carl Crawford had two home runs before the Tampa Bay Rays really got started.Crawford's second homer of the game started a 10-run, 14-batter, 32-minute barrage in the fifth inning, and the Rays defeated the Florida Marlins 15-3 Wednesday night to stay wit]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[10-run fifth paces Rays rout of Marlins]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/10-run-fifth-paces-rays-rout-of-marlins.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Jun 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Carl Crawford had two home runs and a career-high five RBIs, and the first nine Tampa Bay batters reached and scored in what became a 10-run fifth inning in the Rays' 15-3 win over the Florida Marlins on Wednesday night.Evan Longoria had three hits, inclu]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays score 10 runs in 5th inning against Marlins]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rays-score-10-runs-in-5th-inning-against-marlins.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Jun 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Tampa Bay Rays scored 10 runs in the fifth inning against the Florida Marlins on Wednesday night, one short of a club record.Tampa Bay's first nine batters of the inning reached and scored in the 32-minute frame, one that left the Rays with a 14-0 lea]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays drop push for public vote on new stadium]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rays-drop-push-for-public-vote-on-new-stadium.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Jun 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Tampa Bay Rays withdrew a proposal to have a public vote on a plan to build a $450 million waterfront ballpark and announced formation Wednesday of a coalition of political and business leaders to explore ways to broaden support for a new stadium."The]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Closer hot seat: Gonzalez is back]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/closer-hot-seat-gonzalez-is-back.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Jun 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Well, the dog days of summer are upon us, and things are warming up all over - though we hear things are especially hot in St. Louis, Atlanta and Arlington these days.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Notes, Quotes 2008-06-25]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-notes-quotes-307.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Jun 2008 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--SS Jason Bartlett is expected to miss the Wednesday and Thursday games to be with his wife for the birth of their first child. Bartlett played Tuesday, then had an early flight Wednesday and was headed straight to the hospital in St. Petersburg. If ther]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Roster Report 2008-06-25]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-roster-report-308.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Jun 2008 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: RHP Al Reyes (right shoulder tendinitis) went on the 15-day disabled list June 15. Reyes has been on the DL twice this season. 1B Carlos Pena (fractured left index finger) went on the 15-day disabled list June 4. He hopes to return in late]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Inside Pitch 2008-06-25]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-inside-pitch-309.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Jun 2008 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Manager Joe Maddon is usually about the positive reinforcement. But with his Rays struggling for offense, he was concerned enough about some poor play and careless defense that he spoke out after Tuesday's game and issued what amounted to a warning to his]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays-Marlins Preview 2008-06-25]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rays-marlins-preview-310.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Jun 2008 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[James Shields had some tough stretches last year, but it was a breakout season for the Tampa Bay Rays starter. Those slumps are much more glaring when fighting for first place in the AL East.Shields, who hasn't won in more than six weeks, takes the mound]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays 6, Marlins 4]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rays-6-marlins-4.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Jun 2008 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Joe Nelson missed by a couple of inches, and that was all the space the Tampa Bay Rays needed for yet another win.Dioner Navarro and Eric Hinske drew bases-loaded walks off Nelson in the eighth inning to give Tampa Bay the lead, Evan Longoria hit a two-ru]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays earn Florida bragging rights]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rays-earn-florida-bragging-rights.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Jun 2008 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Dioner Navarro and Eric Hinske drew bases-loaded walks in the eighth inning, Evan Longoria hit a two-run double in the ninth and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Florida Marlins 6-4 on Tuesday night.Akinori Iwamura had three hits, including his fifth home run,]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays, Marlins play carbon-neutral game]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rays-marlins-play-carbon-neutral-game.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Jun 2008 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Florida Marlins and Tampa Bay Rays played what state officials touted as a carbon neutral game Tuesday night, on the eve of an annual global climate summit in South Florida.Carbonfund.org says reforestation - planting trees - can absorb existing CO2 e]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dunn doesn't show it much, but he loves baseball  2008-06-25]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/dunn-doesn-t-show-it-much-but-he-loves-baseball--314.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Jun 2008 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Blue Jays GM alleged Adam Dunn didn't have a passion for baseball. That couldn't be further from the truth, Ken Rosenthal says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Inside Pitch 2008-06-24]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-inside-pitch-299.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Jun 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rays' roster will be under renovation most of this week. Before Tuesday's game with the Marlins in Miami, the Rays will add an infielder to take the place of outfielder Justin Ruggiano, who was optioned back to Class AAA Durham after Sunday's game. Mo]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Notes, Quotes 2008-06-24]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-notes-quotes-300.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Jun 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Andy Sonnanstine is eager to pitch Tuesday night in Miami. It was there, a little more than a year ago, that he won his first major league game, striking out 10 in seven innings. "That was the first time that (I) truly believed I could win at the bi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Roster Report 2008-06-24]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-roster-report-301.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Jun 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: RHP Al Reyes (right shoulder tendinitis) went on the 15-day disabled list June 15. Reyes has been on the DL twice this season. 1B Carlos Pena (fractured left index finger) went on the 15-day disabled list June 4. He hopes to return in late]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dunn doesn't show it much, but he loves baseball]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/dunn-doesn-t-show-it-much-but-he-loves-baseball-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Jun 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Blue Jays' GM alleged Adam Dunn didn't have passion for baseball. That couldn't be further from the truth, Ken Rosenthal says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays-Marlins Preview]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rays-marlins-preview.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Jun 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Tampa Bay Rays could certainly use improved production at the plate on the road. Perhaps sending Andy Sonnanstine to the mound will give their lineup a boost.The Rays, who have given Sonnanstine strong run support all season, look to end their slump a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Astros' Backe gets back on track 2008-06-22]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/astros-backe-gets-back-on-track-304.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Jun 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Carlos Lee hit a go-ahead two-run homer and Brandon Backe pitched into the seventh inning to stop a personal three-game losing streak, helping the Houston Astros beat the Tampa Bay Rays 3-2 on Sunday.The Astros went ahead on Lee's two-out shot off Scott K]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[What a nice surprise this MLB season has been 2008-06-22]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/what-a-nice-surprise-this-mlb-season-has-been-305.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Jun 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Of course, there have been not-so-nice ones, too. Joel Sherman runs down the biggest shockers (good and bad) of the season.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gross stars as Rays edge Astros in ninth 2008-06-22]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/gross-stars-as-rays-edge-astros-in-ninth-306.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Jun 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Pinch-hitter Gabe Gross doubled with the bases loaded, driving in two runs in the bottom of ninth inning to give the Tampa Bay Rays a 4-3 victory over the Houston Astros on Saturday night.With a 3-2 lead in the ninth, Houston manager Cecil Cooper turned t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Roster Report 2008-06-23]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-roster-report-292.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Jun 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: SS Jason Bartlett (sore left ankle) was hurt during batting practice June 19 and did not play. He returned to the lineup on June 20. RHP Al Reyes (right shoulder tendinitis) went on the 15-day disabled list June 15. Reyes has been on the DL]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Inside Pitch 2008-06-23]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-inside-pitch-293.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Jun 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The general consensus Sunday was that left-hander Scott Kazmir pitched well enough to win. The Rays' ace left-hander allowed only three runs while pitching in the sixth, giving up a solo homer to Hunter Pence and a two-run shot to Carlos Lee. But Kazmir d]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Notes, Quotes 2008-06-23]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-notes-quotes-294.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Jun 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--OF Gabe Gross has had the game-winning hit in three of the Rays' seven walk-off wins, tying St. Louis' Skip Schumaker for the major-league lead. Gross' most recent was June 21, when he doubled with the bases loaded to rally the Rays from a 3-2 deficit t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Astros 3, Rays 2]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/astros-3-rays-2.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Jun 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Carlos Lee is doing his part to help the struggling Houston Astros break out of a long slump.Lee hit a go-ahead two-run homer and Brandon Backe pitched into the seventh inning to stop a personal three-game losing streak, helping the Astros beat the Tampa]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Astros' Backe gets back on track]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/astros-backe-gets-back-on-track.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Jun 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Carlos Lee hit a go-ahead two-run homer and Brandon Backe pitched into the seventh inning to stop a personal three-game losing streak, helping the Houston Astros beat the Tampa Bay Rays 3-2 on Sunday.The Astros went ahead on Lee's two-out shot off Scott K]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[What a nice surprise this MLB season has been]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/what-a-nice-surprise-this-mlb-season-has-been.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Jun 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Of course, there have been not-so-nice ones, too. Joel Sherman runs down the biggest shockers (good and bad) of the season.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gross stars as Rays edge Astros in ninth 2008-06-22]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/gross-stars-as-rays-edge-astros-in-ninth-298.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Jun 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Pinch-hitter Gabe Gross doubled with the bases loaded, driving in two runs in the bottom of ninth inning to give the Tampa Bay Rays a 4-3 victory over the Houston Astros on Saturday night.With a 3-2 lead in the ninth, Houston manager Cecil Cooper turned t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Astros-Rays Preview 2008-06-22]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/astros-rays-preview-286.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Jun 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Tampa Bay Rays have been one of the league's most dominant clubs at home this year. Starter Scott Kazmir has been equally imposing in taking the mound there.Kazmir looks to remain perfect at Tropicana Field while helping the Rays win their 10th straig]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays 4, Astros 3]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rays-4-astros-3.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Jun 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Tampa Bay Rays found yet another way to win.The hottest team in baseball won for the first time this season when trailing after eight innings, loading the bases in the bottom of the ninth before getting a two-run double from pinch-hitter Gabe Gross to]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gross stars as Rays edge Astros in ninth]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/gross-stars-as-rays-edge-astros-in-ninth.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Jun 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Pinch-hitter Gabe Gross doubled with the bases loaded, driving in two runs in the bottom of ninth inning to give the Tampa Bay Rays a 4-3 victory over the Houston Astros on Saturday night.With a 3-2 lead in the ninth, Houston manager Cecil Cooper turned t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Inside Pitch 2008-06-21]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-inside-pitch-289.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Jun 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rays have been working to get Matt Garza to tone down his emotions. Now they have to make sure he keeps his pitches sharp. Garza won his first start after his dugout dustup with catcher Dioner Navarro in Texas, but his second outing didn't go as well]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Notes, Quotes 2008-06-21]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-notes-quotes-290.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Jun 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--INF/OF Eric Hinske knocked in two runs and tied B.J. Upton for the team RBI lead with 39. --SS Jason Bartlett returned to the lineup after being scratched from Thursday's lineup after fouling a ball off his foot in batting practice. --C Dioner Navarro c]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Roster Report 2008-06-21]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-roster-report-291.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Jun 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: SS Jason Bartlett (sore left ankle) was hurt during batting practice June 19 and did not play. He returned to the lineup on June 20. RHP Al Reyes (right shoulder tendinitis) went on the 15-day disabled list June 15. Reyes has been on the DL]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Inside Pitch 2008-06-21]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-inside-pitch-280.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Jun 2008 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rays have been working to get Matt Garza to tone down his emotions. Now they have to make sure he keeps his pitches sharp. Garza won his first start after his dugout dustup with catcher Dioner Navarro in Texas, but his second outing didn't go as well]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Notes, Quotes 2008-06-21]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-notes-quotes-281.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Jun 2008 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--INF/OF Eric Hinske knocked in two runs and tied B.J. Upton for the team RBI lead with 39. --SS Jason Bartlett returned to the lineup after being scratched from Thursday's lineup after fouling a ball off his foot in batting practice. --C Dioner Navarro c]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Roster Report 2008-06-21]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-roster-report-282.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Jun 2008 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: SS Jason Bartlett (sore left ankle) was hurt during batting practice June 19 and did not play. He returned to the lineup on June 20. RHP Al Reyes (right shoulder tendinitis) went on the 15-day disabled list June 15. Reyes has been on the DL]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Astros-Rays Preview 2008-06-21]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/astros-rays-preview-283.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Jun 2008 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[One victory - interleague or otherwise - has been hard to come by for the Houston Astros of late. It's been almost a month since they won two in a row.After cooling off Tampa Bay to snap their longest losing streak of the season, the Astros look to accomp]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oswalt helps Astros upset Rays]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/oswalt-helps-astros-upset-rays.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Jun 2008 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[In his second crack at it, Roy Oswalt finally stopped the Astros' losing streak. And against a team that had just swept the best team in baseball, too.Oswalt held Tampa Bay to two runs in nearly eight innings, Carlos Lee had a two-run double and the Houst]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Injury roundup: Pena set to return soon]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/injury-roundup-pena-set-to-return-soon.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Jun 2008 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Injuries can ruin a fantasy season. Each week, KFFL.com surveys the latest key injuries around the diamond.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Astros-Rays Preview]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/astros-rays-preview.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Jun 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After overpowering the best team in the majors, the Tampa Bay Rays are no longer sneaking up on anyone.The Rays look to keep it going Friday against one of baseball's worst teams as they open a three-game series versus the Houston Astros, who are trying t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays 8, Cubs 3]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rays-8-cubs-3.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Jun 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Maybe it's time to stop calling the Tampa Bay Rays surprising.Carl Crawford sure thinks so after his second career grand slam, the biggest blow in a seven-run, seventh-inning rally, carried the Rays to an 8-3 victory over the Chicago Cubs and a three-game]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Inside Pitch 2008-06-20]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-inside-pitch-276.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Jun 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rays accomplished a lot Thursday in an 8-3 win that completed a sweep of the best-in-baseball Cubs. But it wasn't so much the historical aspect as what it says about their future. "It just goes to show what kind of team we have, that we keep playing h]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Notes, Quotes 2008-06-20]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-notes-quotes-277.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Jun 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--SS Jason Bartlett was a late scratch from the lineup after fouling a ball off his left ankle during batting practice. Evan Longoria, who last played shortstop during his sophomore year at Long Beach State in 2004, took over and had an uneventful game. "]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Roster Report 2008-06-20]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-roster-report-278.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Jun 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: SS Jason Bartlett (sore left ankle) was hurt during batting practice June 19 and did not play. RHP Al Reyes (right shoulder tendinitis) went on the 15-day disabled list June 15. Reyes has been on the DL twice this season. 1B Carlos Pena (fr]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays 8, Cubs 3 2008-06-20]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rays-8-cubs-3-279.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Jun 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Carl Crawford's second career grand slam was the big blow in a seven-run, seventh-inning rally that carried the Tampa Bay Rays to an 8-3 victory over the Chicago Cubs and a three-game sweep of the team with baseball's best record Thursday night.The Cubs h]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Angels could really use a power boost]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/angels-could-really-use-a-power-boost.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Jun 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Mark Teixeira would top the Angels' wish list, if only he were available. Ken Rosenthal says they need a slugger to close the gap.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Inside Pitch 2008-06-19]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-inside-pitch-266.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Jun 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rays won their second consecutive game against the best-in-baseball Cubs and said they took more than a victory away from it. "It is significant, and it kind of, I think, for us it validates that we are playing well and it validates that we are a good]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Notes, Quotes 2008-06-19]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-notes-quotes-267.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Jun 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Troy Percival recorded his 341st save, tying Rollie Fingers for ninth on the all-time list. --LF Carl Crawford returned from his four-game suspension, and he reached base on a double and a walk as the Rays played with a full complement of position p]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Roster Report 2008-06-19]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-roster-report-268.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Jun 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: RHP Al Reyes (right shoulder tendinitis) went on the 15-day disabled list June 15. Reyes has been on the DL twice this season. 1B Carlos Pena (fractured left index finger) went on the 15-day disabled list June 4. He hopes to return in late]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cubs-Rays Preview 2008-06-19]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/cubs-rays-preview-269.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Jun 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The major league-leading Chicago Cubs arrived at Tampa hoping to build some momentum heading into their highly anticipated weekend series against their cross-town rival.The Rays have had other ideas.Tampa Bay looks to become the first team to sweep the Cu]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays 5, Cubs 4]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rays-5-cubs-4.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Jun 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With every victory against contenders like the Chicago Cubs, the Tampa Bay Rays gain a little more confidence."It validates that we are a good team," manager Joe Maddon said Wednesday night after the surprising Rays held off the Cubs 5-4 for their second]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays shell Zambrano, hold off Cubs]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rays-shell-zambrano-hold-off-cubs-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Jun 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Good pitching, solid defense and timely hitting is a winning combination the surprising Tampa Bay Rays rarely put together when they were managed by Lou Piniella.Andy Sonnanstine allowed three runs in five-plus innings and Tampa Bay's improved bullpen shu]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mound musings: Fantasy vs. real life]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/mound-musings-fantasy-vs-real-life.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Jun 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Attempting to identify undervalued relievers, as opposed to starters, is a whole different animal when we're talking about fantasy vs. "real life."]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Closer hot seat: Morrow takes over for Putz]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/closer-hot-seat-morrow-takes-over-for-putz.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Jun 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It's surprisingly calm sailing this week on the normally tumultuous waters of the Closer Sea.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Notes, Quotes 2008-06-18]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-notes-quotes-259.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Jun 2008 08:35:52 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Edwin Jackson is expected to appeal his five-game suspension that was to start Thursday, then make his next start as scheduled Saturday and drop the appeal. --3B Evan Longoria snapped an 0-for-14 skid with a solo homer in the second inning. --RHP Tr]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Roster Report 2008-06-18]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-roster-report-260.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Jun 2008 08:35:52 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: RHP Al Reyes (right shoulder tendinitis) went on the 15-day disabled list June 15. Reyes has been on the DL twice this season. 1B Carlos Pena (fractured left index finger) went on the 15-day disabled list June 4. He hopes to return in late]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Inside Pitch 2008-06-18]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-inside-pitch-261.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Jun 2008 08:35:52 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Akinori Iwamura will be in the Rays lineup Wednesday rather than watching on TV from the clubhouse. Iwamura was expected to begin a three-day suspension Wednesday. But in trying to work through MLB rules and work around the potential absence of Jason Bart]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays 3, Cubs 2]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rays-3-cubs-2.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Jun 2008 08:35:52 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Evan Longoria's homer snapped a sixth-inning tie. The rookie's stellar defense sealed another Tampa Bay victory and spoiled Lou Piniella's return to Tropicana Field.Longoria fielded Reed Johnson's ninth-inning bunt with his bare hand and threw to first on]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cubs-Rays Preview 2008-06-18]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/cubs-rays-preview-263.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Jun 2008 08:35:52 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Chicago Cubs, owners of the best record in baseball, discovered their last time out what teams in the AL already knew - the Tampa Bay Rays are legitimate playoff contenders.The Cubs look to even their three-game series against the Rays on Wednesday wh]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Longoria does it all as Rays down Cubs]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/longoria-does-it-all-as-rays-down-cubs.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Jun 2008 08:35:52 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Evan Longoria's homer snapped a sixth-inning tie. The rookie's stellar defense sealed another Tampa Bay victory and spoiled Lou Pinella's return to Tropicana Field.Longoria fielded Reed Johnson's ninth-inning bunt with his bare hand and threw to first on]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Roster Report 2008-06-17]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-roster-report-253.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Jun 2008 08:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: RHP Al Reyes (right shoulder tendinitis) was placed on the 15-day disabled list June 15. Reyes has been on the DL twice this season. RHP Troy Percival (left hamstring strain) went on the 15-day disabled list May 29. He began throwing bullpe]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Inside Pitch 2008-06-17]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-inside-pitch-254.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Jun 2008 08:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rays will be face-to-face with two of their former managers the next three days as the Cubs come to town with manager Lou Piniella and pitching coach Larry Rothschild. Piniella managed the Rays from 2003-05 and was 200-285 before negotiating a buyout]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Notes, Quotes 2008-06-17]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-notes-quotes-255.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Jun 2008 08:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Edwin Jackson may start serving his five-game suspension as soon as Tuesday. It's also possible Jackson will wait until Thursday, after RHP James Shields completes his. Or it could be delayed longer if Jackson decides to appeal.  --LF Carl Crawford]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cubs-Rays Preview]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/cubs-rays-preview.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Jun 2008 08:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Lou Piniella led Tampa Bay to the best record in franchise history in 2004 - just 70 wins and its only finish outside last place.When he returns to his hometown on Tuesday, he'll find a much-improved team with a different name that's on pace to put a deca]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Injury roundup: Big names continue to go down]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/injury-roundup-big-names-continue-to-go-down.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Jun 2008 08:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Injuries can ruin a fantasy season. Each week, KFFL.com surveys the latest key injuries around the diamond. Who might be headed to the disabled list? Which players might benefit from the available playing time? Who may be returning to the fold soon?]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Short hops: Fantasy medics working overtime]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/short-hops-fantasy-medics-working-overtime.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Jun 2008 08:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[What a weekend!]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Notes, Quotes 2008-06-16]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-notes-quotes-248.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Jun 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--OF Rocco Baldelli, who hasn't played in a major-league game since May 15, 2007, will take the next step in his comeback by joining Class A Vero Beach for a rehab assignment starting Monday. Baldelli, sidelined with a rare condition that causes muscle fa]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Roster Report 2008-06-16]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-roster-report-249.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Jun 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: RHP Al Reyes (right shoulder tendinitis) was placed on the 15-day disabled list June 15. Reyes has been on the DL twice this season. RHP Troy Percival (left hamstring strain) went on the 15-day disabled list May 29. He began throwing bullpe]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Inside Pitch 2008-06-16]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-inside-pitch-250.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Jun 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rays have done a good job winning series -- 11 of their last 15 overall and eight straight at home, the longest such streak in the majors this season. Not as good in completing sweeps, however.  With a chance to sweep the Marlins in advance of a big s]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marlins avoid sweep against Rays]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/marlins-avoid-sweep-against-rays.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Jun 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Fredi Gonzalez wanted a complete game as bad as Ricky Nolasco, so there was no hesitation in giving the young Florida Marlins pitcher an opportunity to pursue the first of his career."It would have been my first as a manager as well. I've never had one, s]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Garza gets back on track as Rays roll 2008-06-15]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/garza-gets-back-on-track-as-rays-roll-252.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Jun 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[There's nothing like a strong pitching performance to squash a disagreement between batterymates.Tampa Bay's Matt Garza and Dioner Navarro put their differences of a week ago behind them on Saturday night, working together to help the Rays beat the sudden]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marlins-Rays Preview 2008-06-15]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/marlins-rays-preview-243.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Jun 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Florida Marlins have usually been the more successful major league team in their state, but they don't seem to be in 2008.The surging Tampa Bay Rays look to continue their dominance at home Sunday when they try to complete a three-game "Citrus Series"]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Garza gets back on track as Rays roll]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/garza-gets-back-on-track-as-rays-roll.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Jun 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[There's nothing like a strong pitching performance to squash a disagreement between batterymates.Tampa Bay's Matt Garza and Dioner Navarro put their differences of a week ago behind them on Saturday night, working together to help the Rays beat the sudden]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Notes, Quotes 2008-06-14]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-notes-quotes-245.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Jun 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--DH Cliff Floyd stole his first base since June 14, 2006 as the Rays swiped three more and pushed their major-league leading total to 75. --RHP Andy Sonnanstine overcame a shaky start to pick up his first win since May 16, and now leads the Rays with sev]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Roster Report 2008-06-14]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-roster-report-246.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Jun 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: RHP Troy Percival (left hamstring strain) went on the 15-day disabled list May 29. He began throwing bullpen sessions June 4 and was activated on June 13. 1B Carlos Pena (fractured left index finger) went on the 15-day disabled list June 4.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Inside Pitch 2008-06-14]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-inside-pitch-247.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Jun 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Veteran closer Troy Percival made a successful return from the disabled list Friday and made the Rays feel better about themselves. Percival had been sidelined for two weeks with a left hamstring strain, and had said he could have returned sooner. But the]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Notes, Quotes 2008-06-14]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-notes-quotes-235.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Jun 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--DH Cliff Floyd stole his first base since June 14, 2006 as the Rays swiped three more and pushed their major-league leading total to 75. --RHP Andy Sonnanstine overcame a shaky start to pick up his first win since May 16, and now leads the Rays with sev]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Roster Report 2008-06-14]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-roster-report-236.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Jun 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: RHP Troy Percival (left hamstring strain) went on the 15-day disabled list May 29. He began throwing bullpen sessions June 4 and was activated on June 13. 1B Carlos Pena (fractured left index finger) went on the 15-day disabled list June 4.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Inside Pitch 2008-06-14]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-inside-pitch-237.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Jun 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Veteran closer Troy Percival made a successful return from the disabled list Friday and made the Rays feel better about themselves. Percival had been sidelined for two weeks with a left hamstring strain, and had said he could have returned sooner. But the]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marlins-Rays Preview 2008-06-14]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/marlins-rays-preview-238.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Jun 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The last time Matt Garza took the mound, he got into a scuffle with his catcher.Garza will try to put that ugly incident behind him Saturday when he takes the mound for the Tampa Bay Rays in the middle game of their interleague series against the Florida]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays 7, Marlins 3]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rays-7-marlins-3.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Jun 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Rays fans rose to their feet and cheered on Troy Percival.Most nights, the Tampa Bay closer earns a save for a perfect ninth. This time, he gave the Rays a lift by just being back on the mound after spending the past two weeks on the disabled list with a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays down Marlins in Percival's return]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rays-down-marlins-in-percival-s-return.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Jun 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Rays fans rose to their feet and cheered on Troy Percival.Most nights, the Tampa Bay closer earns a save for a perfect ninth. This time, he gave the Rays a lift by just being back on the mound after spending the past two weeks on the disabled list with a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays activate closer Percival from DL]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rays-activate-closer-percival-from-dl.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Jun 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Tampa Bay Rays reinstated closer Troy Percival from the 15-day disabled list and put reliever Al Reyes on the DL before Friday night's game against Florida.Percival strained his left hamstring in the Rays' 5-3 victory over Texas on May 28 and went on]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays activate closer Percival from DL 2008-06-14]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rays-activate-closer-percival-from-dl-242.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Jun 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Tampa Bay Rays reinstated closer Troy Percival from the 15-day disabled list and put reliever Al Reyes on the DL before Friday night's game against Florida.Percival strained his left hamstring in the Rays' 5-3 victory over Texas on May 28 and went on]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Roster Report 2008-06-13]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-roster-report-228.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Jun 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: RHP Troy Percival (left hamstring strain) went on the 15-day disabled list May 29. He began throwing bullpen sessions June 4 and is expected to be activated June 13. 1B Carlos Pena (fractured left index finger) went on the 15-day disabled l]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Inside Pitch 2008-06-13]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-inside-pitch-229.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Jun 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rays are happy to return to Tropicana Field on Friday after a disappointing 3-6 road trip that was eventful, emotional and exhausting. Since they last played at the Trop, they went from 1 1/2 games ahead in the AL East race to two games behind Boston.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Notes, Quotes 2008-06-13]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-notes-quotes-230.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Jun 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP Scott Kazmir's critical comments umpire Derryl Cousins were brought to the attention of MLB officials, and any discipline will be at the discretion of VP Bob Watson. There is precedent: Detroit's Gary Sheffield was fined an undisclosed amount in Jul]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marlins-Rays Preview]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/marlins-rays-preview.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Jun 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Last year's season series between the Tampa Bay Rays and the Florida Marlins featured teams that were struggling at or near the bottom of their respective divisions. But both have emerged as major contenders thus far in 2008.The equally surprising Rays an]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mound musings: Who can you buy low?]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/mound-musings-who-can-you-buy-low-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Jun 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[There are many ways to identify undervalued pitchers, but as most dedicated RotoWire subscribers know by now, finding pitchers with good peripherals (K/9, BB/9, HR/9, GB/FB, etc) whose performance (wins, ERA) isn't in line with said peripherals is one of]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mets suffer from same old roster mistakes]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/mets-suffer-from-same-old-roster-mistakes.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Jun 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Mets are neither young nor good right now, and Joel Sherman says GM Omar Minaya deserves blame for straying from the plan again.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Angels bring end to Kazmir's win streak 2008-06-12]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/angels-bring-end-to-kazmir-s-win-streak-234.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Jun 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Gary Matthews Jr. and Vladimir Guerrero homered, Maicer Izturis hit a go-ahead single and the Los Angeles Angels beat Tampa Bay 4-2 on Wednesday to snap Scott Kazmir's six-game winning streak.John Lackey (3-1) allowed two runs and four hits over 7 1-3 inn]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Roster Report 2008-06-12]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-roster-report-220.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Jun 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: 1B Carlos Pena (fractured left index finger) went on the 15-day disabled list June 4. He likely won't be ready when eligible June 19, but manager Joe Maddon said he expects it to be only a "minimal time" after that. RHP Troy Percival (left]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Inside Pitch 2008-06-12]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-inside-pitch-221.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Jun 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[As well as things are going, the Rays still have some issues: fighting with the Red Sox, scuffling with each other and now complaining about the umpires. Manager Joe Maddon was ejected Wednesday for his complaints about veteran home plate ump Derryl Cousi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Notes, Quotes 2008-06-12]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-notes-quotes-222.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Jun 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP James Shields, as planned, officially dropped the appeal and began serving his six-game suspension. With the Rays off Thursday and Monday, he won't pitch again until June 19 against the Cubs, with eight days between starts. --OF/DH Jonny Gomes serve]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Closer hot seat: Braves bullpen is a mess]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/closer-hot-seat-braves-bullpen-is-a-mess.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Jun 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The closer situation that once was becoming clear is now more muddled in Atlanta.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Angels 4, Rays 2]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/angels-4-rays-2.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Jun 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[John Lackey and the Los Angeles Angels ended Scott Kazmir's six-game winning streak. The Tampa Bay left-hander was convinced that plate umpire Derryl Cousins contributed.Gary Matthews Jr. and Vladimir Guerrero homered for the Angels in Wednesday's 4-2 vic]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Angels bring end to Kazmir's win streak]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/angels-bring-end-to-kazmir-s-win-streak.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Jun 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Gary Matthews Jr. and Vladimir Guerrero homered, Maicer Izturis hit a go-ahead single and the Los Angeles Angels beat Tampa Bay 4-2 on Wednesday to snap Scott Kazmir's six-game winning streak.John Lackey (3-1) allowed two runs and four hits over 7 1-3 inn]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays OF Baldelli could be ready for minor league games]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rays-of-baldelli-could-be-ready-for-minor-league-games.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Jun 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Rocco Baldelli could be ready for the next step in his attempt to play in the majors again.The Tampa Bay Rays center fielder, sidelined since May 2007 because of lingering hamstring problems and what doctors have told him and the Rays is a mitochondrial d]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Upcoming Hall classes will be interesting]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/upcoming-hall-classes-will-be-interesting.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Jun 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Hall voters have some tough decisions ahead, but Tracy Ringolsby says one will be simple: Glavine, Smoltz and Maddux, Class of 2014.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Inside Pitch 2008-06-11]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-inside-pitch-211.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Jun 2008 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Maybe James Shields was too hyped up, as manager Joe Maddon feared. Or maybe Shields threw good pitches that the Angels hit, and the Rays got a bad call, as he suggested. Either way, it was an ugly result for Shields and the Rays in a 6-1 loss Tuesday. Sh]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Notes, Quotes 2008-06-11]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-notes-quotes-212.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Jun 2008 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--DH Cliff Floyd was out of the lineup for a fourth consecutive game Tuesday, and he likely will be out again Wednesday, as manager Joe Maddon preferred to stick with hot-hitting Willy Aybar at first base and Eric Hinske in the DH role. Floyd said he unde]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Roster Report 2008-06-11]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-roster-report-213.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Jun 2008 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: 1B Carlos Pena (fractured left index finger) went on the 15-day disabled list June 4. He likely won't be ready when eligible June 19, but manager Joe Maddon said he expects it to be only a "minimal time" after that. RHP Troy Percival (left]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Angels 6, Rays 1]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/angels-6-rays-1.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Jun 2008 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jered Weaver cooled off the hottest team in baseball.Weaver gave up just four hits in eight innings and the Los Angeles Angels beat the Tampa Bay Rays 6-1 on Tuesday night.Garret Anderson and Vladimir Guerrero each hit two-run home runs as the Angels pick]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays-Angels Preview 2008-06-11]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rays-angels-preview-215.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Jun 2008 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Los Angeles Angels starter John Lackey has always been dominant against Tampa Bay, but he's never had to go up against Rays ace Scott Kazmir.Both pitchers look to continue their outstanding seasons Wednesday when the Angels (40-26) try to capture an eight]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[To win now, Dodgers could deal Kemp]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/to-win-now-dodgers-could-deal-kemp-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Jun 2008 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Matt Kemp may become a superstar, but it'll take time. To win now, the Dodgers may explore dealing him, Ken Rosenthal says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Angels play long ball to finally beat Rays]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/angels-play-long-ball-to-finally-beat-rays-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Jun 2008 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Garret Anderson and Vladimir Guerrero each hit two-run home runs to help the Los Angeles Angels beat the Tampa Bay Rays 6-1 on Tuesday night.Anderson helped Los Angeles jump on Tampa Bay as the Angels scored four runs in the first inning. Guerrero added a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Longoria homers twice as Rays rout Angels 2008-06-10]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/longoria-homers-twice-as-rays-rout-angels-218.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Jun 2008 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Evan Longoria had a pair of solo homers and an RBI double, Dioner Navarro drove in four runs with four hits and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Los Angeles Angels 13-4 on Monday night.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[MLB draft mailbag answers 2008-06-10]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/mlb-draft-mailbag-answers-219.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Jun 2008 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[How long will it take for Buster Posey to make it to the majors with the Giants? Scout.com's Frankie Piliere answers this and more of your questions about last week's MLB draft.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Notes, Quotes 2008-06-10]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-notes-quotes-203.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Jun 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--3B Evan Longoria had a spectacular homecoming in his first major-league game in southern California, hitting two home runs, plus an RBI double, and scoring four times, with about 100 friends and relatives in the stands. --RHP James Shields may have some]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Roster Report 2008-06-10]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-roster-report-204.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Jun 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: 1B Carlos Pena (fractured left index finger) went on the 15-day disabled list June 4. He likely won't be ready when eligible June 19, but manager Joe Maddon said he expects it to be only a "minimal time" after that. RHP Troy Percival (left]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Inside Pitch 2008-06-10]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-inside-pitch-205.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Jun 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rays are putting Sunday's altercation between pitcher Matt Garza and catcher Dioner Navarro behind them, but say they expect it to help them in the future. "We had a good discussion today, we handled everything in-house, and I'm very satisfied," manag]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays-Angels Preview 2008-06-10]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rays-angels-preview-206.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Jun 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[No more proof is needed, but a road win against the Los Angeles Angels further illustrates just how much the Tampa Bay Rays have improved.The Rays look to win consecutive road games against the Angels for the first time in over eight years Tuesday night w]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays 13, Angels 4]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rays-13-angels-4.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Jun 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Dioner Navarro turned the page quickly after his dugout confrontation with teammate Matt Garza the day before. So did the rest of the Tampa Bay Rays.Navarro had four hits and four RBIs, including one of three consecutive home runs Tampa Bay hit against Jo]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Longoria homers twice as Rays rout Angels]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/longoria-homers-twice-as-rays-rout-angels.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Jun 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Evan Longoria had a pair of solo homers and an RBI double, Dioner Navarro drove in four runs with four hits and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Los Angeles Angels 13-4 on Monday night.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[MLB draft mailbag answers]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/mlb-draft-mailbag-answers.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Jun 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[How long will it take for Buster Posey to make it to the majors with the Giants? Scout.com's Frankie Piliere answers this and more of your questions about last week's MLB draft.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Braves would be wise to keep Teixeira]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/braves-would-be-wise-to-keep-teixeira.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Jun 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Don't even think of it, New York teams. There's no way Mark Teixeira is leaving Atlanta, because the Braves just can't be that stupid.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Roster Report 2008-06-09]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-roster-report-195.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Jun 2008 08:35:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: 1B Carlos Pena (fractured left index finger) went on the 15-day disabled list June 4. He likely won't be ready when eligible June 19, but manager Joe Maddon said he expects it to be only a "minimal time" after that. RHP Troy Percival (left]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Inside Pitch 2008-06-09]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-inside-pitch-196.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Jun 2008 08:35:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Right-hander Matt Garza tends to be emotional on the mound, and his emotions seemed to get the better of him Sunday, when loosing his cool caused him to be removed from the game after four innings. Garza and catcher Dioner Navarro engaged in what started]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Notes, Quotes 2008-06-09]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-notes-quotes-197.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Jun 2008 08:35:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--OF/DH Jonny Gomes was the first of the five suspended Rays to start serving his punishment, dropping his appeal before Saturday's game and missing the first of five games. Gomes will be out until the Rays return home to face the Marlins starting Friday.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays-Angels Preview]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rays-angels-preview.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Jun 2008 08:35:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A frustrating road trip seems to be getting to the Tampa Bay Rays.A day after Rays teammates scuffled in the dugout, Tampa Bay will have to figure out one of the toughest pitchers in the majors when it opens a three-game series against Joe Saunders and th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rangers 6, Rays 3]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rangers-6-rays-3.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Jun 2008 08:35:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Now the Tampa Bay Rays are fighting among themselves.Rays starting pitcher Matt Garza and catcher Dioner Navarro had to be separated in the dugout - minutes after an angry confrontation on the mound - in a 6-3 loss at Texas in which Tampa Bay missed a cha]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rangers use long ball to avoid sweep]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rangers-use-long-ball-to-avoid-sweep.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Jun 2008 08:35:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[David Murphy filled in aptly in the No. 3 spot of the Texas lineup with an early home run before German Duran and Ramon Vazquez also homered in the Rangers' 6-3 victory over Tampa Bay on Sunday.The Rays missed out on their first series sweep on the road t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays pitcher and catcher scuffle]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rays-pitcher-and-catcher-scuffle.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Jun 2008 08:35:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Tampa Bay starting pitcher Matt Garza and catcher Dioner Navarro had to be separated after arguing in the dugout during Sunday's game at Texas.Television cameras caught the pitcher and catcher face-to-face in the dugout and in an apparent scuffle that spi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays' closer Percival could return next week]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rays-closer-percival-could-return-next-week.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Jun 2008 08:35:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Tampa Bay closer Troy Percival is expected to throw a simulated game Monday or Tuesday in Anaheim, and could be closing games again by the end of the week.Rays manager Joe Maddon said Percival's rehab from a pulled left hamstring is on target. Percival ha]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays-Rangers Preview 2008-06-08]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rays-rangers-preview-189.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Jun 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Even a matchup with the hot-hitting Texas Rangers hasn't kept the Tampa Bay Rays from displaying their pitching strength.The Rays look to continue their strong work on the mound on Sunday when they try for their first three-game sweep of the Rangers in Ar]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays 5, Rangers 4]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rays-5-rangers-4.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Jun 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Tampa Bay's pitching staff cooled off a hot-hitting lineup for the second night in a row. That's just the sort of thing good teams do.J.P. Howell pitched two innings of hitless relief, Dan Wheeler gave up a run in the ninth but got the last four outs for]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays hold on to win second straight]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rays-hold-on-to-win-second-straight.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Jun 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Willy Aybar hit a tiebreaking two-run double in the eighth inning and the Tampa Bay Rays held on for a 5-4 victory over the Texas Rangers on Saturday night.The Rays won their second straight after getting swept in three games at Boston. Tampa Bay remained]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays' Gomes begins serving 5-game suspension]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rays-gomes-begins-serving-5-game-suspension.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Jun 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Jonny Gomes dropped his appeal and began serving his five-game suspension Saturday night while his teammates played the Texas Rangers.Right-hander James Shields will drop his appeal after Tuesday night's start and will begin his]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Notes, Quotes 2008-06-07]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-notes-quotes-193.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Jun 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP Scott Kazmir is on a remarkable roll. He won his sixth straight decision and became the first Ray to win six consecutive starts (while allowing just four runs in them), with a strong eight-inning effort. With one more win he'll match Mark Hendrickso]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Roster Report 2008-06-07]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-roster-report-194.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Jun 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: 1B Carlos Pena (fractured left index finger) went on the 15-day disabled list June 4. RHP Troy Percival (left hamstring strain) went on the 15-day disabled list May 29. He began throwing bullpen sessions June 4 and is on pace to be activate]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Team Reports: Webb steps up yet again]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/team-reports-webb-steps-up-yet-again.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Jun 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Any losing streak the D-backs have ends when Brandon Webb takes the mound. And he's relishing his role as the go-to guy.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Notes, Quotes 2008-06-07]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-notes-quotes-182.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Jun 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP Scott Kazmir is on a remarkable roll. He won his sixth straight decision and became the first Ray to win six consecutive starts (while allowing just four runs in them), with a strong eight-inning effort. With one more win he'll match Mark Hendrickso]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Roster Report 2008-06-07]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-roster-report-183.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Jun 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: 1B Carlos Pena (fractured left index finger) went on the 15-day disabled list June 4. RHP Troy Percival (left hamstring strain) went on the 15-day disabled list May 29. He began throwing bullpen sessions June 4 and is on pace to be activate]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Inside Pitch 2008-06-07]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-inside-pitch-184.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Jun 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rays were hit hard by MLB's discipline resulting from Thursday's brawl as five players were suspended a total of 23 games. Only three Boston players were suspended and for a total of 15 games, "I would like to have seen more of their guys involved in]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays-Rangers Preview 2008-06-07]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rays-rangers-preview-185.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Jun 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After an offensive outburst helped them avoid matching their longest slide of the season, the Tampa Bay Rays look to continue taking advantage of the Texas Rangers' struggling pitching staff Saturday night in the middle game of their series.The Rays (36-2]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays 12, Rangers 4]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rays-12-rangers-4.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Jun 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[This time, Scott Kazmir got plenty of runs to work with.Kazmir went eight innings to win a team-record sixth straight start, Evan Longoria hit one of Tampa Bay's four homers, and the Rays beat the Texas Rangers 12-4 Friday night.Kazmir (6-1) allowed two r]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays 12, Rangers 4 2008-06-07]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rays-12-rangers-4-187.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Jun 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[This time, Scott Kazmir got all the run support he needed.Kazmir went eight innings to win a team-record sixth straight start, Evan Longoria hit one of Tampa Bay's four homers, and the Rays beat the Texas Rangers 12-4 Friday night.Kazmir (6-1) allowed two]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kazmir goes eight strong in Rays' win]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/kazmir-goes-eight-strong-in-rays-win.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Jun 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Scott Kazmir went eight innings to win his career-best sixth straight start, Evan Longoria hit one of Tampa Bay's four homers and the Rays beat the Texas Rangers 12-4 Friday night.Kazmir (6-1) allowed two runs and six hits, struck out six and walked none.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Roster Report 2008-06-06]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-roster-report-174.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Jun 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: 1B Carlos Pena (fractured left index finger) went on the 15-day disabled list June 4. RHP Troy Percival (left hamstring strain) went on the 15-day disabled list May 29. He began throwing bullpen sessions June 4 and is on pace to be activate]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Inside Pitch 2008-06-06]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-inside-pitch-175.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Jun 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rays lost three consecutive games in Boston, and they got beaten up Thursday night in a brawl that led to the second-inning ejections of starter James Shields and designated hitter Jonny Gomes. But the worst may be yet to come when Major League Baseba]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Notes, Quotes 2008-06-06]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-notes-quotes-176.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Jun 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Manager Joe Maddon held a team meeting before Thursday's game to review the hitters' approach at the plate, specifically because they are striking out too much and because of their poor work with two strikes. --SS Jason Bartlett said he wasn't seeking t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays-Rangers Preview]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rays-rangers-preview.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Jun 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Coming off his record-setting performance in May, the Tampa Bay Rays certainly need Scott Kazmir to carry that success into his first start of June.The staff ace tries for a sixth consecutive win and end the Rays' losing streak at three as they open a thr]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Red Sox 7, Rays 1]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/red-sox-7-rays-1.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Jun 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Boston Red Sox had plenty of fight against Tampa Bay - both in and out of their dugout.Manny Ramirez homered, drove in five runs and got into a shouting match with a teammate as Boston beat Tampa Bay 7-1 Thursday night in a game that included a bench-]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Red Sox 7, Rays 1 2008-06-06]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/red-sox-7-rays-1-179.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Jun 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Manny Ramirez homered, drove in five runs and got into a shouting match with a teammate as Boston beat Tampa Bay 7-1 Thursday night in a game that included a bench-clearing brawl between the Red Sox and Rays.TV cameras showed Ramirez and Kevin Youkilis be]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Red Sox 7, Rays 1 2008-06-06]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/red-sox-7-rays-1-180.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Jun 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Manny Ramirez homered, drove in five runs and got into a shouting match with a teammate in the dugout as Boston beat Tampa Bay 7-1 Thursday night in a game that included a bench-clearing brawl between the Red Sox and Rays.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Notes, Quotes 2008-06-05]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-notes-quotes-166.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Jun 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--OF Justin Ruggiano was called up for the third time this season after 1B Carlos Pena was placed on the 15-day disabled list. Ruggiano will get a chance to play regularly against left-handed pitchers. The Rays could use the extra right-handed bat given t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Roster Report 2008-06-05]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-roster-report-167.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Jun 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: 1B Carlos Pena (fractured left index finger) went on the 15-day disabled list June 4. LF Carl Crawford (sore right knee) had an MRI that showed no abnormalities. He did not start June 3, but he returned to the lineup June 4. RHP Troy Perciv]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Inside Pitch 2008-06-05]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-inside-pitch-168.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Jun 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rays lost more than their hold on first place and another game to the Red Sox on Wednesday when they put cleanup hitter and first baseman Carlos Pena on the 15-day disabled list with a fractured left index finger. Pena's absence for at least the next]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays-Red Sox Preview 2008-06-05]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rays-red-sox-preview-169.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Jun 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Beating Tampa Bay at home is nothing new for the Boston Red Sox, but it might be a little more significant this season.The Red Sox will be trying for their second straight sweep of the Rays when the teams wrap up their three-game series at Fenway Park on]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Red Sox 5, Rays 1]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/red-sox-5-rays-1.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Jun 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[B.J. Upton was ejected for arguing a third strike. Dustin Pedroia was mad that a ball that appeared to be a homer was ruled foul. And Coco Crisp slid in hard to send a message.That kind of emotion surfaces when teams are playing for first place - even if]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[BoSox retake AL East lead from Rays]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/bosox-retake-al-east-lead-from-rays.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Jun 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Josh Beckett allowed a run in six strong innings and the Boston Red Sox won their 12th straight home game to take the AL East lead from Tampa Bay with a 5-1 win over the Rays on Wednesday night.The scariest moment for Beckett came when his left foot appea]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[News analysis: Pena forced to the DL]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/news-analysis-pena-forced-to-the-dl.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Jun 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Joe Smith, of the St. Petersburg Times, reports the Tampa Bay Rays placed first baseman Carlos Pena (finger) on the 15-day disabled list Wednesday, June 4, with a fractured left index finger. Pena suffered the injury when he was hit by a pitch Tuesday.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays place Pena on DL with broken finger]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rays-place-pena-on-dl-with-broken-finger.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Jun 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Tampa Bay slugger Carlos Pena was placed on the disabled list Wednesday because of a broken left index finger.Pena was hurt when he was hit by a pitch from Boston's Justin Masterson in the first inning of Tuesday's game at Fenway Park.The first baseman, w]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Inside Pitch 2008-06-04]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-inside-pitch-159.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Jun 2008 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rays lost the opener of the three-game showdown series in Boston on Tuesday but got some good news about the soreness in All-Star left fielder Carl Crawford's right knee. Crawford spent most of Monday in Birmingham, Ala., being checked out by Dr. Jame]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Notes, Quotes 2008-06-04]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-notes-quotes-160.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Jun 2008 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--C Dioner Navarro was surprised to be moved up to second in the lineup in place of LF Carl Crawford, but manager Joe Maddon cited his versatility at the plate and high on-base percentage as a left-handed hitter (.404) and good baserunning skills. "There']]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Roster Report 2008-06-04]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-roster-report-161.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Jun 2008 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: LF Carl Crawford (sore right knee) had an MRI that showed no abnormalities. He did not start June 3, but he could be back in the lineup June 4. RHP Troy Percival (left hamstring strain) went on the 15-day disabled list May 29. OF/DH Rocco B]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Red Sox 7, Rays 4]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/red-sox-7-rays-4.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Jun 2008 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Red Sox kept winning at home despite losing David Ortiz.With every batter reaching base - and a slumping Coco Crisp driving in the go-ahead run - Boston won its 11th straight game at Fenway Park with a 7-4 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays in a matchup]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays-Red Sox Preview 2008-06-04]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rays-red-sox-preview-163.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Jun 2008 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[An 11-game winning streak at home helped the Tampa Bay Rays move into first place in the AL East three weeks ago. The Boston Red Sox will have to top that streak to reclaim the division's No. 1 spot.Winners of 11 straight at Fenway Park, the Red Sox look]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crisp breaks out as BoSox down Rays]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/crisp-breaks-out-as-bosox-down-rays.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Jun 2008 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Red Sox kept winning at home despite losing David Ortiz.With every batter reaching base - and a slumping Coco Crisp driving in the go-ahead run - Boston won its 11th straight game at Fenway Park with a 7-4 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays in a matchup]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[MLB Draft preview: Top 10 talents in draft]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/mlb-draft-preview-top-10-talents-in-draft.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Jun 2008 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Hard-throwing righty Aaron Crow is expected to go early in Thursday's MLB draft. Scout.com has the details on the top 10 prospects.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Notes, Quotes 2008-06-03]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-notes-quotes-154.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Jun 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP Scott Kazmir became the first Ray to win an American League monthly award when he was named AL Pitcher of the Month for May after going 5-1 with a 1.22 ERA. "It's a nice honor," Kazmir said. --1B Carlos Pena continues to struggle, and is 2-for-23 ov]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Roster Report 2008-06-03]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-roster-report-155.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Jun 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: RHP Troy Percival (left hamstring strain) went on the 15-day disabled list May 29. 3B Willy Aybar (sore left hamstring) went on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to April 10. He began a rehab assignment with Class A Vero Beach on May 18,]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Inside Pitch 2008-06-03]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-inside-pitch-156.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Jun 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rays head into a challenging portion of their schedule starting Tuesday night in Boston. They are on a three-city, three-time-zone trip that has them playing Boston, which is considered the league's top team by many; Texas, which at home is one of the]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays-Red Sox Preview]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rays-red-sox-preview.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Jun 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Boston Red Sox probably didn't think they would be battling the Tampa Bay Rays for first place in the AL East this season.The Rays will be trying to build on their division lead on Tuesday when they open a three-game series at Fenway Park with the Red]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ozzie took his tirade too far this time]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/ozzie-took-his-tirade-too-far-this-time-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Jun 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Ozzie Guillen is never at a loss for words. But after his latest tirade, Ken Rosenthal says he now has to utter just 2 more &#151; I'm sorry.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Roster Report 2008-06-02]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-roster-report-147.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Jun 2008 08:35:27 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: RHP Troy Percival (left hamstring strain) went on the 15-day disabled list May 29. 3B Willy Aybar (sore left hamstring) went on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to April 10. He began a rehab assignment with Class A Vero Beach on May 18,]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Inside Pitch 2008-06-02]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-inside-pitch-148.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Jun 2008 08:35:27 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Gabe Gross doesn't play very often against left-handed pitchers and doesn't hit very well. But Gross -- with six career hits and a .095 average against lefties coming into the game -- was in the lineup Sunday against White Sox ace Mark Buehrle for his def]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Notes, Quotes 2008-06-02]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-notes-quotes-149.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Jun 2008 08:35:27 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP Scott Kazmir became the first Ray to win five games in any month with his seven shutout innings against the White Sox on Saturday. Kazmir was 5-1 with a team-record 1.22 ERA. After a rocky injury-delayed May 4 season debut, Kazmir was 5-0 with a 0.5]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays 4, White Sox 3(10)]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rays-4-white-sox-3-10-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Jun 2008 08:35:27 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A weekend of wasted scoring opportunities left Chicago White Sox manager Ozzie Guillen fuming and promising changes."There's only one message I'm going to send. Just get ready because I expect movement on Tuesday," Guillen said Sunday after the AL Central]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gross homers in 10th to lift Rays]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/gross-homers-in-10th-to-lift-rays.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Jun 2008 08:35:27 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Gabe Gross hit a leadoff homer in the bottom of the 10th inning Sunday, giving the AL East-leading Tampa Bay Rays a 4-3 comeback victory over the Chicago White Sox.Gross, making a rare start against left-handed pitching, lined a two-run triple off Mark Bu]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Forget 2010, the Rays are contenders right now]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/forget-2010-the-rays-are-contenders-right-now.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Jun 2008 08:35:27 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Pretty much everyone is in agreement that the future is bright in Tampa. But Joel Sherman says 2008 looks pretty good, too.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kazmir picks up fifth straight win for TB 2008-06-01]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/kazmir-picks-up-fifth-straight-win-for-tb-153.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Jun 2008 08:35:27 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Scott Kazmir won his fifth straight start, allowing three hits in seven innings of AL East-leading Tampa Bay's 2-0 victory over the Chicago White Sox on Saturday night.The 2007 AL strikeout champion set a Rays record for wins in a month, improving to 5-1]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[White Sox-Rays Preview 2008-06-01]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/white-sox-rays-preview-140.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Jun 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It took a postgame concert to draw a rare sellout crowd to Tropicana Field on Saturday.If the Tampa Bay Rays keep pitching like they have - and winning more often than any other AL team - their play will become more and more difficult to ignore.The Rays w]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays 2, White Sox 0]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rays-2-white-sox-0.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Jun 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[For a guy who insists he's still trying to regain his form, Scott Kazmir sure is pitching well.The 2007 AL strikeout champion won his fifth straight start Saturday night, allowing three hits in seven innings to outpitch Javier Vazquez in AL East-leading T]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kazmir picks up fifth straight win for TB]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/kazmir-picks-up-fifth-straight-win-for-tb.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Jun 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Scott Kazmir won his fifth straight start, allowing three hits in seven innings of AL East-leading Tampa Bay's 2-0 victory over the Chicago White Sox on Saturday night.The 2007 AL strikeout champion set a Rays record for wins in a month, improving to 5-1]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays' Baldelli back playing and feeling upbeat]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rays-baldelli-back-playing-and-feeling-upbeat.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Jun 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Rocco Baldelli seemed upbeat after going hitless in five at-bats as the designated hitter in his second extended spring training game Saturday.The results are secondary right now for the Tampa Bay Rays' center fielder. That he's playing at all is the impo]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Roster Report 2008-05-31]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-roster-report-144.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Jun 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: RHP Troy Percival (left hamstring strain) went on the 15-day disabled list May 29. 3B Willy Aybar (sore left hamstring) went on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to April 10. He began a rehab assignment with Class A Vero Beach on May 18,]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Inside Pitch 2008-05-31]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-inside-pitch-145.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Jun 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[There are a number of signs that the Rays are not a fluke and have the chance to maintain their success deep into the season. One is the number of games they are winning, 33 through Friday, trailing only the Cubs among all major-league teams. Another is h]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Notes, Quotes 2008-05-31]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-notes-quotes-146.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Jun 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Grant Balfour rejoined the bullpen after an amazing performance at Class AAA Durham, where he was 8-for-8 in saves and allowed only one run and five hits in 23 2/3 innings. "Pitching is all about confidence," Balfour said. "Once you throw up a zero,]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Roster Report 2008-05-31]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-roster-report-133.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 31 May 2008 08:35:27 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: RHP Troy Percival (left hamstring strain) went on the 15-day disabled list May 29. 3B Willy Aybar (sore left hamstring) went on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to April 10. He began a rehab assignment with Class A Vero Beach on May 18,]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Inside Pitch 2008-05-31]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-inside-pitch-134.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 31 May 2008 08:35:27 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[There are a number of signs that the Rays are not a fluke and have the chance to maintain their success deep into the season. 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"Once you throw up a zero,]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[White Sox-Rays Preview 2008-05-31]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/white-sox-rays-preview-136.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 31 May 2008 08:35:27 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After spending April on the disabled list and enduring a rocky season debut, Scott Kazmir has returned to his role as the clear-cut ace of the Tampa Bay Rays.Kazmir now closes May looking to extend one of the best stretches of his career, leading the Rays]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Floyd's belts walk-off homer for Rays]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/floyd-s-belts-walk-off-homer-for-rays.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 31 May 2008 08:35:27 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Cliff Floyd rounded third and headed for home plate, where the rest of the Tampa Bay Rays had already begun the celebration."They know I've been through a tough time early on this year, they know I'm here for everybody, that I just want to contribute," th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Injury roundup: Posada close to returning]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/injury-roundup-posada-close-to-returning.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 31 May 2008 08:35:27 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Injuries can ruin a fantasy season. 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Who may be returning to the fold soon?]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[News analysis: Percival lands on the DL]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/news-analysis-percival-lands-on-the-dl.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 31 May 2008 08:35:27 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Tampa Bay closer Troy Percival was placed on the 15-day disabled list Thursday with a strained left hamstring.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Roster Report 2008-05-30]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-roster-report-125.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 May 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: RHP Troy Percival (left hamstring strain) went on the 15-day disabled list May 29. 3B Willy Aybar (sore left hamstring) went on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to April 10. He began a rehab assignment with Class A Vero Beach on May 18,]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Inside Pitch 2008-05-30]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-inside-pitch-126.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 May 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[One of the best comeback stories in baseball this season hit a bump Thursday when Troy Percival was placed on the 15-day disabled list. The 38-year-old strained his left hamstring in Wednesday's game against Texas, when he exited out away from recording a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Notes, Quotes 2008-05-30]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-notes-quotes-127.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 May 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Edwin Jackson felt more comfortable than in his previous start, in which he posted a victory. Maybe it's better when he's uncomfortable. He took the loss, allowing four runs in six innings. --SS Jason Bartlett stole a career-high three bases but twi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[White Sox-Rays Preview 2008-05-30]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/white-sox-rays-preview-128.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 May 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Tropicana Field has rarely been a venue where the visiting team carries a collective chip on its shoulder.But with the long-suffering Tampa Bay Rays getting a fair share of attention during their surge to first place in the AL East, the Chicago White Sox]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays fire blanks against ChiSox's Danks]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rays-fire-blanks-against-chisox-s-danks.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 May 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[While the Tampa Bay Rays have been the hottest team in baseball, the Chicago White Sox are on a roll of their own.The AL Central leaders won the first-ever game at Tropicana Field between teams in sole possession of first place in their divisions Thursday]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays' Percival goes on 15-day disabled list]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rays-percival-goes-on-15-day-disabled-list.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 May 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Tampa Bay closer Troy Percival was placed on the 15-day disabled list with a left hamstring strain, and the Rays filled the roster opening by activating infielder Willy Aybar on Thursday.Percival, 1-0 with 14 saves in 16 chances and a 2.95 ERA, limped off]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Examples abound in this remarkable season]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/examples-abound-in-this-remarkable-season.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 May 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Chase Utley's scorching April is yet another sign that this season is going to be far from normal. But he's not the only example.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays' Percival goes on 15-day disabled list 2008-05-29]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rays-percival-goes-on-15-day-disabled-list-132.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 May 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Tampa Bay closer Troy Percival was placed on the 15-day disabled list with a left hamstring strain, and the Rays filled the roster opening by activating infielder Willy Aybar on Thursday.Percival, 1-0 with 14 saves in 16 chances and a 2.95 ERA, limped off]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Inside Pitch 2008-05-29]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-inside-pitch-117.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 May 2008 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rays won Wednesday's game but suffered a potentially jarring loss when closer Troy Percival had to leave due to tightness in his left hamstring. Percival, who had a similar but not as severe problem in the May 20 game, underwent an MRI exam after the]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Notes, Quotes 2008-05-29]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-notes-quotes-118.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 May 2008 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Dan Wheeler took over for injured closer Troy Percival in the ninth inning and earned his first save since June 8, 2007. --RHP Matt Garza turned in his best start as a Ray, holding the hot-hitting Rangers to two runs and four hits over eight innings]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Roster Report 2008-05-29]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-roster-report-119.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 May 2008 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: RHP Troy Percival (sore left hamstring) left the May 28 game. He had an MRI and is expected to miss at least a handful of games or possibly go on the disabled list. 3B Willy Aybar (sore left hamstring) went on the 15-day disabled list retro]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[White Sox-Rays Preview]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/white-sox-rays-preview.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 May 2008 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Neither the Chicago White Sox nor the Tampa Bay Rays were expected to be leading their respective divisions almost two months into the season.With those expectations exceeded, two of the AL's early surprises open a four-game series Thursday night in St. P]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays' Percival leaves game with hamstring tightness]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rays-percival-leaves-game-with-hamstring-tightness.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 May 2008 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Tampa Bay closer Troy Percival limped off the mound with tightness in his left hamstring during the ninth inning of the Rays' 5-3 victory over the Texas Rangers on Wednesday.Percival was scheduled to undergo an MRI exam and will be re-evaluated on Thursda]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays 5, Rangers 3]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rays-5-rangers-3.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 May 2008 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Tampa Bay Rays are a hit on the field, if not in the seats.The surprise AL East leaders won another game Wednesday, with Matt Garza striking out 10 in a career-high eight innings to beat the Texas Rangers 5-3, however sagging attendance continues to b]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Few fans see MLB-best Rays win again]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/few-fans-see-mlb-best-rays-win-again-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 May 2008 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Another win, another dismal crowd for the Tampa Bay Rays,Matt Garza pitched a career-high eight innings, leading first-place Tampa Bay over the Texas Rangers 5-3 Wednesday.Despite being off to the best start in franchise history and beginning the day tied]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sabathia may be available, but for a steep price]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/sabathia-may-be-available-but-for-a-steep-price-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 May 2008 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The reigning AL Cy Young winner and Indians staff ace ... on the block? Ken Rosenthal says it's a move Cleveland should consider.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Inside Pitch 2008-05-28]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-inside-pitch-109.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 May 2008 08:35:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rays might be close to getting some help without looking far. Outfielder Rocco Baldelli, out since spring training with a rare condition that causes muscle fatigue in his legs, has been feeling better and could soon start getting at-bats in extended s]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Notes, Quotes 2008-05-28]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-notes-quotes-110.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 May 2008 08:35:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Andy Sonnanstine has had two consecutive rough outings, but neither he nor manager Joe Maddon was overly concerned, saying it was simply a matter of poor location. "He's not been hitting the glove over the last two starts," Maddon said. "Physically]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Roster Report 2008-05-28]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-roster-report-111.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 May 2008 08:35:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: 3B Willy Aybar (sore left hamstring) went on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to April 10. He began a rehab assignment with Class A Vero Beach on May 18, and he could be back with the Rays before the end of May. OF/DH Rocco Baldelli (le]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rangers-Rays Preview 2008-05-28]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rangers-rays-preview-112.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 May 2008 08:35:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[For most of the Tampa Bay Rays' history, Josh Hamilton was simply another sign of the floundering franchise's early failures.Now, Hamilton may be the only thing hotter than the Rays.The Texas Rangers' slugging center fielder will look to extend his major]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rangers 12, Rays 6]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rangers-12-rays-6.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 May 2008 08:35:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With one big swing, Josh Hamilton put his old team away.The one-time Tampa Bay prospect hit a grand slam and matched his career high with five RBIs, helping Vicente Padilla and the Texas Rangers cool off the AL East-leading Rays 12-6 on Tuesday night.Hami]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hamilton leads Rangers' rout of Rays]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/hamilton-leads-rangers-rout-of-rays-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 May 2008 08:35:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[One-time Tampa Bay prospect Josh Hamilton hit a grand slam and matched his career high with five RBIs, helping Vicente Padilla and the Texas Rangers cool off the AL East-leading Rays 12-6 on Tuesday night.Padilla (7-2) allowed five runs and seven hits in]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minaya, other GMs deserve blame too]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/minaya-other-gms-deserve-blame-too.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 May 2008 08:35:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[You can blame the overpaid players, but Ken Rosenthal says the GMs of underachieving teams like the Mets aren't off the hook.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kazmir wins fourth straight for Rays 2008-05-27]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/kazmir-wins-fourth-straight-for-rays-116.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 May 2008 08:35:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Scott Kazmir won his fourth straight start, striking out 10 in seven innings to lead the AL East-leading Tampa Bay Rays over the Texas Rangers 7-3 Monday night.Kazmir (4-1) retired his first 10 batters, seven on strikeouts, before Michael Young singled to]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Inside Pitch 2008-05-27]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-inside-pitch-102.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 May 2008 08:35:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Scott Kazmir still insists there is some room for improvement. But it would be hard to be much better than he was Monday. With full command of his fastball and his slider better than it has been, Kazmir dominated the Rangers, striking out 10 over seven in]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Notes, Quotes 2008-05-27]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-notes-quotes-103.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 May 2008 08:35:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--1B Carlos Pena is showing signs of warming up, going 8-for-11 in the first four games of the homestand to raise his average to .238. One key sign is that he is hitting high fly balls, such as the ground rule double that stuck in a Tropicana Field catwal]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Roster Report 2008-05-27]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-roster-report-104.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 May 2008 08:35:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: RHP Troy Percival (left hamstring tightness) sat out May 21, but he was available starting May 23. 3B Willy Aybar (sore left hamstring) went on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to April 10. He began a rehab assignment with Class A Vero]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rangers-Rays Preview 2008-05-27]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rangers-rays-preview-105.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 May 2008 08:35:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Josh Hamilton didn't get to experience any of the hard times endured by the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field, but now he's gotten a taste of failure there as an opponent.The major league-leading Rays, looking to continue to their outstanding pitching at]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays 7, Rangers 3]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rays-7-rangers-3.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 May 2008 08:35:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Tampa Bay Rays have turned the standings upside down.Scott Kazmir won his fourth straight start, striking out 10 in seven innings to lead the AL East-leading Rays over the Texas Rangers 7-3 Monday night.Eric Hinske hit a three-run homer for the Rays,]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kazmir wins fourth straight for Rays]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/kazmir-wins-fourth-straight-for-rays.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 May 2008 08:35:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Scott Kazmir won his fourth straight start, striking out 10 in seven innings to lead the AL East-leading Tampa Bay Rays over the Texas Rangers 7-3 Monday night.Kazmir (4-1) retired his first 10 batters, seven on strikeouts, before Michael Young singled to]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Moriello: The Bottom 10]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/moriello-the-bottom-10.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 May 2008 08:35:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The trouble never seems to end for Pacman Jones, and his latest confrontation in Vegas has him in John Moriello's Bottom 10.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Inside Pitch 2008-05-26]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-inside-pitch-97.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 May 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rays are winning like they've never won before. The amount of wins has certainly been different: a team-record 30 at the 50-game mark of the season, and putting them a franchise-best 10 games over .500, and back into first place after Boston lost Sund]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Notes, Quotes 2008-05-26]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-notes-quotes-98.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 May 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--OF Josh Hamilton, who was the Rays' top prospect until running into drug problems and then was lost in the Dec. 2006 Rule 5 draft, plays at Tropicana Field for the first time Monday when Texas comes to visit and some Rays admit to wondering, "What if?"]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Roster Report 2008-05-26]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-roster-report-99.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 May 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: RHP Troy Percival (left hamstring tightness) sat out May 21, but he was available starting May 23. 3B Willy Aybar (sore left hamstring) went on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to April 10. He began a rehab assignment with Class A Vero]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rangers-Rays Preview]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rangers-rays-preview.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 May 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Tampa Bay Rays have been nearly unbeatable at home of late. With Scott Kazmir on the mound, they might be even better.The Rays hope Kazmir can give them another dominant performance Monday when they open a three-game set against Josh Hamilton and the]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Longoria provides game-winner]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/longoria-provides-game-winner.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 May 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Evan Longoria came up big again.The rookie third baseman drove in the winning run with a double in the ninth inning, and the Tampa Bay Rays completed a three-game sweep with a 5-4 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Sunday."He's going to keep getting be]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Orioles-Rays Preview 2008-05-25]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/orioles-rays-preview-92.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 May 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Tampa Bay Rays have been dominant at home over the past month, thanks partly to some outstanding pitching from James Shields.Shields and the Rays look to sweep yet another series at Tropicana Field when they conclude a three-game set with the struggli]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Longoria powers Rays over O's]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/longoria-powers-rays-over-o-s.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 May 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Evan Longoria is off to a strong start in his rookie season.Longoria homered twice and had six RBIs to lead the Tampa Bay Rays past the Baltimore Orioles 11-4 on Saturday night.It was Longoria's first career multihomer game. The third baseman hit a three-]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Roster Report 2008-05-24]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-roster-report-94.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 May 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: RHP Troy Percival (left hamstring tightness) sat out May 21, but he was available starting May 23. 3B Willy Aybar (sore left hamstring) went on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to April 10. He began a rehab assignment with Class A Vero]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Inside Pitch 2008-05-24]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-inside-pitch-95.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 May 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rays have found a formula for success at home. Start with extraordinary pitching, add good defense and sprinkle in just enough offense. It worked again Friday as they opened a season-long 10-game homestand by winning for the 13th time in their last 14]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Notes, Quotes 2008-05-24]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-notes-quotes-96.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 May 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--INF Willy Aybar, the Opening Day third baseman, is continuing his rehab assignment after missing more than a month with a strained left hamstring. It's unclear how he'll fit back on the roster, but executive VP Andrew Friedman said Aybar could serve a u]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Roster Report 2008-05-24]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-roster-report-86.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 May 2008 08:35:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: RHP Troy Percival (left hamstring tightness) sat out May 21, but he was available starting May 23. 3B Willy Aybar (sore left hamstring) went on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to April 10. He began a rehab assignment with Class A Vero]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Inside Pitch 2008-05-24]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-inside-pitch-87.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 May 2008 08:35:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rays have found a formula for success at home. Start with extraordinary pitching, add good defense and sprinkle in just enough offense. It worked again Friday as they opened a season-long 10-game homestand by winning for the 13th time in their last 14]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Notes, Quotes 2008-05-24]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-notes-quotes-88.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 May 2008 08:35:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--INF Willy Aybar, the Opening Day third baseman, is continuing his rehab assignment after missing more than a month with a strained left hamstring. It's unclear how he'll fit back on the roster, but executive VP Andrew Friedman said Aybar could serve a u]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Orioles-Rays Preview 2008-05-24]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/orioles-rays-preview-89.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 May 2008 08:35:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays pitchers had to be nearly perfect to win the opener of their series with the Baltimore Orioles. Edwin Jackson, meanwhile, has had three outstanding starts, but that hasn't helped him get a win.Jackson will try to help the Rays shut down a s]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[O's can't solve The Pit, fall to Rays]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/o-s-can-t-solve-the-pit-fall-to-rays.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 May 2008 08:35:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Tampa Bay manager Joe Maddon talks all the time about trying to turn Tropicana Field into the "The Pit" - a ballpark that is a miserable place for opposing teams to play.Well, the surprising Rays seem to be on their way to doing just that.Matt Garza took]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chin music: Looking at comparable BABIPs]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/chin-music-looking-at-comparable-babips.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 May 2008 08:35:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The use of Batting Average on Balls in Play (BABIP) is an increasingly popular way to determine which players are "lucky" at the plate and which players have been generally "unlucky."]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Notes, Quotes 2008-05-23]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-notes-quotes-79.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 May 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP David Price, the top pick in last year's draft, made his delayed pro debut Thursday for advanced Class A Vero Beach. He threw five shutout innings, allowing three hits and one walk. He struck out four. Price didn't pitch last season after extended c]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Roster Report 2008-05-23]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-roster-report-80.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 May 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: RHP Troy Percival (left hamstring tightness) sat out May 21, but he is expected to be available starting May 23. 3B Willy Aybar (sore left hamstring) went on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to April 10. He began a rehab assignment with]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Inside Pitch 2008-05-23]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-inside-pitch-81.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 May 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Dioner Navarro's strong start, including a .365 average that is tops among major league catchers, seems like a recent phenomenon. But actually it's the continuation of improvement that started last season when he turned things around at the All-Star break]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Orioles-Rays Preview]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/orioles-rays-preview.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 May 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Tampa Bay Rays are vastly improved in just about every area this season. Their play at home may be the biggest difference.The Rays open a season-high 10-game homestand Friday night when they face another surprising team, the AL East rival Baltimore Or]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays No. 1 pick Price makes pro debut]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rays-no-1-pick-price-makes-pro-debut.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 May 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[David Price pitched five scoreless innings Thursday night for Class-A Vero Beach in his long-awaited professional debut, about a year after he was drafted No. 1 overall by Tampa Bay.Coming off a left elbow strain that forced him to start the season in ext]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Eveland, Cust help A's crush Rays 2008-05-21]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/eveland-cust-help-a-s-crush-rays-84.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 May 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Oakland Athletics suddenly have found some power - and Dana Eveland did a stellar job shutting down Tampa Bay's talented lineup.Eveland pitched a three-hitter for his first career complete game, Jack Cust homered twice and the A's avoided being swept]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Error helps Kazmir get past slumping A's  2008-05-21]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/error-helps-kazmir-get-past-slumping-a-s--85.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 May 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Scott Kazmir scraped out another impressive win thanks to a costly error by Oakland.Left fielder Emil Brown tried to make a sliding catch on Dioner Navarro's sinking liner in the eighth inning and the ball got past him for a three-run error, sending the T]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Roster Report 2008-05-22]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-roster-report-71.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 May 2008 08:35:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: 3B Willy Aybar (sore left hamstring) went on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to April 10. He began a rehab assignment with Class A Vero Beach on May 18, and he could be back with the Rays before the end of May. OF/DH Rocco Baldelli (le]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Notes, Quotes 2008-05-22]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-notes-quotes-72.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 May 2008 08:35:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP David Price, the top pick in last year's draft, will make his official pro debut Thursday night when he starts for Class A Vero Beach (Fla.). Price went through extended contract negotiations, then was sidelined after straining an elbow muscle durin]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Inside Pitch 2008-05-22]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-inside-pitch-73.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 May 2008 08:35:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Right-hander Andy Sonnastine seemed surprised to hear he was going into Wednesday's game as not only one of the American League's top winners at 6-1, but the third-winningest pitcher in the majors since Aug. 15 with 11 victories. Wednesday's performance w]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Athletics 9, Rays 1]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/athletics-9-rays-1.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 May 2008 08:35:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[From about the time he started driving, Dana Eveland began hearing the comparisons to David Wells."If you're a chubby lefty it always gets you the comparison," said Eveland, whose back is covered in an "EVELAND" tattoo.The Oakland Athletics suddenly have]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Eveland, Cust help A's crush Rays]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/eveland-cust-help-a-s-crush-rays.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 May 2008 08:35:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Oakland Athletics suddenly have found some power - and Dana Eveland did a stellar job shutting down Tampa Bay's talented lineup.Eveland pitched a three-hitter for his first career complete game, Jack Cust homered twice and the A's avoided being swept]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Error helps Kazmir get past slumping A's  2008-05-21]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/error-helps-kazmir-get-past-slumping-a-s--76.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 May 2008 08:35:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Scott Kazmir scraped out another impressive win thanks to a costly error by Oakland.Left fielder Emil Brown tried to make a sliding catch on Dioner Navarro's sinking liner in the eighth inning and the ball got past him for a three-run error, sending the T]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays hang on to beat A's in 13 2008-05-20]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rays-hang-on-to-beat-a-s-in-13-77.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 May 2008 08:35:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Evan Longoria hit a two-run homer in the 13th inning and the Tampa Bay Rays overcame a pair of home runs by Frank Thomas to beat the Oakland Athletics 7-6 Monday night.Eric Hinske also hit a two-run homer and Jason Hammel (3-2) pitched three scoreless inn]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Major changes in store for Padres? 2008-05-21]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/major-changes-in-store-for-padres--78.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 May 2008 08:35:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With the worst record in the majors and their ace on the DL, the Padres could be making some changes soon, Ken Rosenthal says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Inside Pitch 2008-05-21]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-inside-pitch-63.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 May 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Left-hander Scott Kazmir said he's still got some room for improvement. But as far as manager Joe Maddon and catcher Dioner Navarro were concerned, Kazmir was already back. In his fourth start since coming off the disabled list May 4 following a spring el]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Notes, Quotes 2008-05-21]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-notes-quotes-64.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 May 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--3B Evan Longoria continues to impress, not only with what he does but how he does it. "Certain players have an ability to slow the game down as the game pressure intensifies, and Evan is definitely one of those players," Rays executive VP Andrew Friedma]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Roster Report 2008-05-21]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-roster-report-65.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 May 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: 3B Willy Aybar (sore left hamstring) went on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to April 10. He began a rehab assignment with Class A Vero Beach on May 18, and he could be back with the Rays before the end of May. OF/DH Rocco Baldelli (le]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays-Athletics Preview 2008-05-21]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rays-athletics-preview-66.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 May 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Tampa Bay Rays hope to make this a season full of firsts for their long-struggling franchise.They can take care of a couple more Wednesday, when they look to complete their first-ever sweep in Oakland and move nine games over .500 for the first time i]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays 3, Athletics 2]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rays-3-athletics-2.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 May 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Scott Kazmir insists he is still finding himself after an elbow injury delayed the start of his season.He sure looked dominant, scraping out another impressive win thanks to one clutch hit.Left fielder Emil Brown tried to make a sliding catch on Dioner Na]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Error helps Kazmir get past slumping A's]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/error-helps-kazmir-get-past-slumping-a-s-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 May 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Scott Kazmir scraped out another impressive win thanks to a costly error by Oakland.Left fielder Emil Brown tried to make a sliding catch on Dioner Navarro's sinking liner in the eighth inning and the ball got past him for a three-run error, sending the T]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays hang on to beat A's in 13 2008-05-20]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rays-hang-on-to-beat-a-s-in-13-69.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 May 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Evan Longoria hit a two-run homer in the 13th inning and the Tampa Bay Rays overcame a pair of home runs by Frank Thomas to beat the Oakland Athletics 7-6 Monday night.Eric Hinske also hit a two-run homer and Jason Hammel (3-2) pitched three scoreless inn]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Major changes in store for Padres?]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/major-changes-in-store-for-padres-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 May 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With the worst record in the majors and their ace on the DL, the Padres could be making some changes soon, Ken Rosenthal says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Inside Pitch 2008-05-20]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-inside-pitch-55.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 May 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Righty Jason Hammel hadn't pitched in 10 days, and there wasn't much anyone could do to make him feel better. Before Monday's game, manager Joe Maddon approached Hammel in the outfield and gave him a "hang-in-there" pep talk. "Basically he came out and sa]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Notes, Quotes 2008-05-20]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-notes-quotes-56.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 May 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP Scott Kazmir goes into his Tuesday night start with a 2-1 record, 1.69 ERA and a string of 12 scoreless innings, and is hoping he actually starts pitching better by getting his mechanics in order. He's pitching with a restrictor plate," manager Joe]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Roster Report 2008-05-20]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-roster-report-57.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 May 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: 3B Willy Aybar (sore left hamstring) went on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to April 10. As of May 18, he was thought to be close to being able to return. OF/DH Rocco Baldelli (leg fatigue) opened the season on the 60-day disabled lis]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays-Athletics Preview 2008-05-20]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rays-athletics-preview-58.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 May 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Featuring a lineup filled with unknown, unproven commodities, the Oakland Athletics got off to a surprisingly competitive start, but lately the losses are piling up as they're struggling to score runs.Scott Kazmir's opponents are quickly finding out that]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays 7, Athletics 6(13)]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rays-7-athletics-6-13-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 May 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Joe Maddon walked up to Jason Hammel before the game and gave his little-used reliever a pep talk, telling him it was only a matter of time until he contributed after not taking the mound for 11 straight days.That time came just a few hours later when Ham]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays hang on to beat A's in 13]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rays-hang-on-to-beat-a-s-in-13.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 May 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Evan Longoria hit a two-run homer in the 13th inning and the Tampa Bay Rays overcame a pair of home runs by Frank Thomas to beat the Oakland Athletics 7-6 Monday night.Eric Hinske also hit a two-run homer and Jason Hammel (3-2) pitched three scoreless inn]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Padres need to infuse youth, energy]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/padres-need-to-infuse-youth-energy.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 May 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With the worst record in the majors and their ace on the DL, the Padres could be making some changes soon, Ken Rosenthal says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lester wore new look well on historic night]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/lester-wore-new-look-well-on-historic-night.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 May 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[There was a different look to Jon Lester in Monday's no-hitter. Kevin Hench says the young lefty wore his new image well.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Notes, Quotes 2008-05-19]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-notes-quotes-50.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 May 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Dan Wheeler may never again want to see Cards OF Ryan Ludwick, who homered off him on consecutive pitches -- his last one Saturday and his first one Sunday. "That's fair to say right now, I guess," Wheeler said. "He's seen two pitches and hit two ho]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Roster Report 2008-05-19]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-roster-report-51.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 May 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: 3B Willy Aybar (sore left hamstring) went on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to April 10. As of May 18, he was thought to be close to being able to return. OF/DH Rocco Baldelli (leg fatigue) opened the season on the 60-day disabled lis]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Inside Pitch 2008-05-19]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-inside-pitch-52.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 May 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A primary reason the Rays won so many games during the first seven weeks of the season was that they didn't beat themselves very much. But the first weekend of interleague play in St. Louis proved the Rays have not quite outgrown their childish ways. Satu]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays-Athletics Preview]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rays-athletics-preview.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 May 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Neither the Tampa Bay Rays nor the Oakland Athletics were expected to be hanging around the top of their respective divisions at any point in 2008.Almost two months into the season, however, they've been two of the majors' biggest surprises as they open a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cards get win on special day]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/cards-get-win-on-special-day.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 May 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The St. Louis Cardinals honored Stan Musial in a pre-game ceremony, attaching his name to the street in front of the stadium. Then they made Stan the Man proud on the field."It sounds corny, but we talked about it," manager Tony La Russa said after a 5-4]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays-Cardinals Preview 2008-05-18]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rays-cardinals-preview-44.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 May 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Edwin Jackson might not have a decision in his last two starts, but he's done just about everything to assure the Tampa Bay Rays emerge victorious in his recent appearances.The Rays hope Jackson can guide them to another win Sunday as they conclude their]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cardinals 9, Rays 8(10)]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/cardinals-9-rays-8-10-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 May 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A blustery day at Busch Stadium made the ballpark seem a whole lot smaller. In the end, the wind was blowing the St. Louis Cardinals' way.Ryan Ludwick got plenty of carry on his game-winning drive off Dan Wheeler in the 10th inning of the St. Louis Cardin]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cards' Ludwick breaks tie with Rays in 10th]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/cards-ludwick-breaks-tie-with-rays-in-10th.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 May 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Ryan Ludwick hit his second home run of the game off Dan Wheeler in the 10th inning, allowing the St. Louis Cardinals to recover after squandering a four-run cushion in a 9-8 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays on Sunday.Albert Pujols also homered and had two]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Inside Pitch 2008-05-17]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-inside-pitch-47.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 May 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[There really wasn't much Andy Sonnanstine didn't do Friday. He pitched, fielded, hit and ran the bases as the Rays beat the Cardinals. The key on the mound was relying mostly on his fastball as he took a shutout into the eighth. His success at the plate w]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Notes, Quotes 2008-05-17]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-notes-quotes-48.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 May 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--SS Jason Bartlett rejoined the Rays after missing Thursday's game when his wife experienced complications with her pregnancy. Kelly Bartlett, who isn't due to deliver their first child until July 6, started experiencing contractions on Thursday. But she]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Roster Report 2008-05-17]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-roster-report-49.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 May 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: 3B Willy Aybar (sore left hamstring) went on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to April 10. OF/DH Rocco Baldelli (leg fatigue) opened the season on the 60-day disabled list and is out indefinitely because of a condition that saps his leg]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays-Cardinals Preview 2008-05-17]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rays-cardinals-preview-38.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 May 2008 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Thanks in large part to their pitching, the Tampa Bay Rays might be the biggest surprise in baseball this season.They'll be hoping to get another strong performance from their staff on Saturday when they continue a three-game series with the St. Louis Car]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays 3, Cardinals 1]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rays-3-cardinals-1.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 May 2008 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Andy Sonnanstine's strong pitching was no surprise. After carrying a shutout into the eighth inning, the right-hander has won his last five decisions for the Tampa Bay Rays.It was Sonnanstine's second-career two-hit game that the St. Louis Cardinals didn']]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sonnanstine carries Rays past Cards]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/sonnanstine-carries-rays-past-cards.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 May 2008 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Andy Sonnanstine carried a shutout into the eighth inning and added two singles to a 12-hit outburst in the streaking Tampa Bay Rays' 3-1 victory over the sagging St. Louis Cardinals on Friday night.Akinori Iwamura had three hits and an RBI for the AL Eas]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Notes, Quotes 2008-05-16]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-notes-quotes-41.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 May 2008 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--2B Akinori Iwamura led off the first inning with a home run, his first leadoff blast since June 23. 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His velocity is not quite normal. He hasn't been able to get in much of a rhythm. And yet he won again, shutting out the Yankees through six innings while improving to 2-1, and lowering his ERA to 1.69. A day after agreein]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Notes, Quotes 2008-05-16]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-notes-quotes-32.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 May 2008 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--2B Akinori Iwamura led off the first inning with a home run, his first leadoff blast since June 23. 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He will be one of several relievers used in the late innings in advance of closer Troy Percival, but Dan Wheeler will remain the primary setup man. --RHP Scot]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Roster Report 2008-05-15]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-roster-report-24.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 May 2008 08:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: RHP Al Reyes (impingement in right shoulder) went on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to April 16. An MRI was taken on May 2, and the report was considered positive for the Rays -- biceps tendinitis. He was activated May 14. 3B Willy Ay]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yankees-Rays Preview 2008-05-15]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/yankees-rays-preview-25.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 May 2008 08:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The New York Yankees responded to Hank Steinbrenner's criticism and manager Joe Girardi's pregame meeting with a win over the AL East-leading Tampa Bay Rays.Their offense, however, is still looking to snap out of its slump.The Yankees look for a split of]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays, Marlins enjoying early season success]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rays-marlins-enjoying-early-season-success.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 May 2008 08:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[An Alligator Alley World Series?Don't laugh. The way the surprising Tampa Bay Rays and Florida Marlins are playing a quarter of the way through the season, almost anything seems possible."I'm not going out on a limb and saying we're winning the World Seri]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yankees 2, Rays 1]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/yankees-2-rays-1.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 May 2008 08:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Hank Steinbrenner vented. Joe Girardi held a pregame team meeting. The struggling New York Yankees responded with a win.Mike Mussina has seen it all before."It helps being here eight years, and knowing this stuff happens a lot," he said after Wednesday ni]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays' Kazmir agrees to $28.5M, 3-year extension]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rays-kazmir-agrees-to-28-5m-3-year-extension.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 May 2008 08:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Tampa Bay left-hander Scott Kazmir agreed Wednesday to a $28.5 million, three-year extension through 2011, a deal with a club option that could raise the contract's value to $39.5 million over four seasons.The 2007 AL strikeout champion is 36-30 with a 3.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yanks respond to pep talk with win]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/yanks-respond-to-pep-talk-with-win.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 May 2008 08:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Hank Steinbrenner criticized the Yankees, and Joe Girardi held a pregame team meeting with his struggling team. New York responded with a win.Robinson Cano went 4-for-4 and drove in a run to back the pitching of Mike Mussina, helping the Yankees end the T]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Notes, Quotes 2008-05-14]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-notes-quotes-14.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 May 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Edwin Jackson had a second consecutive stellar outing, throwing seven shutout innings to run his scoreless streak to 15, but he had nothing to show for it. For the second time in five days, he left with a lead and Troy Percival blew the save.--INF B]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Roster Report 2008-05-14]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-roster-report-15.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 May 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: INF Ben Zobrist (fractured left thumb) went on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to March 21. He started a rehab assignment with Class A Vero Beach on May 7, and he was activated May 13. RHP Al Reyes (impingement in right shoulder) went]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Inside Pitch 2008-05-14]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-inside-pitch-16.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 May 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rays have gotten to the top of the AL East with a combination of stellar pitching, strong defense and clutch hitting. But they also have done so with a hefty dose of confidence. They got seven shutout innings from Edwin Jackson and were two outs from]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yankees-Rays Preview 2008-05-14]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/yankees-rays-preview-17.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 May 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Tampa Bay Rays have proved early this season that regardless of where they play, they're no longer the pushover they'd long been known as during their first decade in the major leagues.But at Tropicana Field, they're simply looking unbeatable.The Rays]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays take over 1st with win over Yanks]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rays-take-over-1st-with-win-over-yanks.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 May 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Six straight wins. Eleven in a row at home. First place in the AL East.The Tampa Bay Rays realize it's only mid-May, but they're having a ball during the best start in franchise history."I've been around a long time.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Daimond market: Closers falling by wayside]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/daimond-market-closers-falling-by-wayside.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 May 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Key]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diamond market: Wilkerson replaces Wells]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/diamond-market-wilkerson-replaces-wells.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 May 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Fantasy baseball waivers and the acquisition of fantasy baseball free agents can make or break a season. You may have adjusted your fantasy baseball cheat sheets over and over during spring training. If your team remains the same after Opening Day, though]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Win-now focus in Cincy could mean heavy action]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/win-now-focus-in-cincy-could-mean-heavy-action-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 May 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Reds may need to get worse before they get better. If that's the case, Ken Rosenthal says somebody could be shown the door.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Inside Pitch 2008-05-13]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-inside-pitch-9.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 May 2008 03:57:25 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rays' trade with the Twins is looking pretty good right now. While infielder Brendan Harris and outfielder Delmon Young have been steady performers for Minnesota, righty Matt Garza and shotstop Jason Bartlett have been key contributors for the Rays, w]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Notes, Quotes 2008-05-13]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-notes-quotes-10.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 May 2008 03:57:25 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--INF Ben Zobrist will be reinstated from the disabled list for Tuesday's game. He had been out since fracturing his left thumb early in spring training. To make room for Zobrist, the Rays designated INF Andy Cannizaro for assignment. --OF/DH Jonny Gomes]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Roster Report 2008-05-13]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-roster-report-11.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 May 2008 03:57:25 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: INF Ben Zobrist (fractured left thumb) went on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to March 21. He started a rehab assignment with Class A Vero Beach on May 7, and he is expected to be activated on May 13. DH Cliff Floyd (torn medial menis]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yankees-Rays Preview 2008-05-13]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/yankees-rays-preview-12.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 May 2008 03:57:25 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[For years, Tropicana Field has been a comfortable place for the New York Yankees, with hordes of fans cheering them on against a weak opponent just miles from their team headquarters.Now, just like the rest of the league, the Yankees are suddenly finding]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays close in on first place in East]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rays-close-in-on-first-place-in-east.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 May 2008 03:57:25 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Count Derek Jeter among those who are impressed with the improving Tampa Bay Rays."They're playing well," the New York captain said Monday night after the Rays beat the Yankees 7-1 for their fifth consecutive victory, pulling within a half-game of first-p]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Notes, Quotes]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-notes-quotes.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 May 2008 06:35:33 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--1B Carlos Pena received his 2007 AL Silver Slugger award prior to Sunday's game. Pena was the first Rays player to win a Silver Slugger, which is voted on by coaches and managers and goes to the top offensive player at each position. --Behind RHP James]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Roster Report]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-roster-report.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 May 2008 06:35:33 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: DH Cliff Floyd (torn medial meniscus in right knee) went on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to April 7, and he had surgery April 11. He was re-evaluated and activated on May 9. RHP Gary Glover (shoulder soreness) went on the 15-day dis]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays Inside Pitch]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-inside-pitch.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 May 2008 06:35:33 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rays have yet to show the consistent offense team officials expect. But they've gotten this far with some better-than-expected pitching. The starting rotation was in full glory in the first two games of the weekend sweep of the Angels as James Shields]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yankees-Rays Preview]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/yankees-rays-preview.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 May 2008 06:35:33 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The surprising Tampa Bay Rays are breaking club marks with every victory, and they aren't showing any signs of slowing down.On the heels of another record, the surging Rays will try to win a franchise-best 10th straight at home on Monday when they open a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays give Santana a dose of reality]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rays-give-santana-a-dose-of-reality.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 May 2008 06:35:33 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Carl Crawford has played more games for Tampa Bay than any player in team history, so it was fitting that he delivered the blow that lifted the Rays into uncharted territory.The surging Rays climbed five games over .500 for the first time in the club's 11]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kazmir helps Rays blank Angels]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/kazmir-helps-rays-blank-angels.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 May 2008 06:35:33 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Strong starting pitching, stellar defense and just enough offense to win close games. After a decade of life at the bottom of the AL East, the Tampa Bay Rays are beginning to get things right.Scott Kazmir pitched six scoreless innings and the improving Ra]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Longoria's homer makes Rays a winner]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/longoria-s-homer-makes-rays-a-winner.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 May 2008 06:35:33 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With James Shields pitching the way he is, the Tampa Bay Rays are beginning to believe anything is possible.Shields pitched a one-hitter and Evan Longoria's two-run, ninth-inning homer gave the surging Rays a 2-0 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Fri]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays activate DH-OF Floyd from disabled list]]></title><link>http://www.devilrayshome.com/news/rays-activate-dh-of-floyd-from-disabled-list.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 May 2008 06:35:33 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Tampa Bay Rays activated designated hitter-outfielder Cliff Floyd from the 15-day disabled list and designated outfielder Nathan Haynes for assignment after beating the Los Angeles Angels 2-0 on Friday night.Floyd underwent surgery on April 11 to repa]]></description></item></channel></rss>
