A 5-for-5 night at the plate is a pretty good indication that a batter's swing is in good shape. ...more

October 17, 2008

The Brewers control their own destiny again. Rickie Weeks hit a three-run homer in the seventh, Seth McClung pitched four scoreless innings in relief and the Brewers rallied to beat the Cubs 5-1 on Friday night for their fifth straight win and the lead in the NL wild-card race. ...more

September 27, 2008

This is no time to mess around. Rays reliever Troy Percival knows that - he has to know that as the playoffs approach. ...more

September 25, 2008

All-Star 3B Evan Longoria will accompany the Rays to Toronto, Boston and New York starting today, but his return from a fractured right wrist still isn't imminent. ...more

September 5, 2008

Being called to the majors for the first time is among the most thrilling moments in any player's career, but walking into a pennant race takes the excitement to another level. ...more

September 3, 2008

For years, my son and his teammates at Tampa Bay Little League have faced the boys from Citrus Park, fully aware that there was something different about this team. Even at 9 years old, in Little League's youngest All-Star tournament, it became evident that Citrus Park was the team to beat. ...more

August 20, 2008

The Wellswood Pinto National All Star Team won the national championship in its division July 26 in Schertz, Texas. The team was undefeated in the tournament, beating state champions from Texas, Georgia and Louisiana. The Wells- wood team won the state championship in Royal Palm Beach on July 1. ...more

August 13, 2008

The last time RHP Al Reyes came off the disabled list, he didn't allow a hit in his first seven appearances or a run in his first nine. ...more

July 28, 2008

It was Cliff Floyd who first sounded the alarm during the week before the All-Star break. ...more

July 27, 2008

As Scott Kazmir's frustration mounted with each start he made heading into the All-Star break, Rays manager Joe Maddon kept coming back to one point. ...more

July 22, 2008