--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. 

Matt Garza's brilliant effort on the mound was spoiled by B. 

--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. 

Two-Start Pitchers 

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. 

Matt Garza slammed the rosin bag to the ground and kicked the dirt on the mound. 

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. 

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. 

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. 

--SS Jason Bartlett returned to the field for the first time since being hit Aug. 

MEDICAL WATCH: RHP Troy Percival (sprained right knee) was injured Aug. 

The Rays had another impressive win Thursday and sustained another costly loss. 

The Angels are rolling now, and they'd better enjoy it. 

The Tampa Bay Rays have been one of the biggest surprises in baseball. 

Tampa Bay ended Oakland reliever Brad Ziegler's record scoreless streak.