Maddon making lineup lefty-proof

24 July 2008, 5:20 pm

Joe Maddon is crafting a lineup that should protect his lefty hitters as much as possible from left-handed pitchers.... read more

Bartlett's return means improved 'D'

24 July 2008, 4:50 pm

With Jason Bartlett back with the Rays after a stay on the disabled list, manager Joe Maddon envisions an improved defense.... read more

Rays hope to do what good teams do

23 July 2008, 3:20 pm

Good teams squash bad teams. That's the way it's been throughout baseball history. Over the course of a 162-game season, the good teams hope to fight and claw to .500 or a little better against the other good teams while pounding the teams of inferior quality.... read more

Bartlett to be activated on Thursday

23 July 2008, 2:50 pm

Jason Bartlett will be activated Thursday before the Rays' first game in Kansas City and Ben Zobrist has been optioned to Triple-A Durham.... read more

Rays topping out at new spring facility

23 July 2008, 2:10 pm

Rays pitchers and catchers report to Port Charlotte in 211 days for the beginning of their first Spring Training in Charlotte County, and according to Laura Kleiss, the director of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Development for Charlotte County, the project is on time and on budget.... read more

Shields continues to eat innings in wins

23 July 2008, 1:55 pm

Jonny Gomes and Ben Zobrist led the Rays' offense while James Shields gave a quality start in a 4-3 win over the A's on Wednesday afternoon at Tropicana Field.... read more

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