http://www.mail.com/organizations/13436-tampa-bay-rays.html Mail.com - the best personalized free web-based Email en en http://sec-s.uicdn.com/mail.com/2.20/img/mailcom_logo_rss.png http://www.mail.com/organizations/13436-tampa-bay-rays.html http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1762094-shields-davis-royals.html KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The last couple years, every time that Royals manager Ned Yost would stop to buy a cup of coffee, he would tell the barista his name was Frank. The reason was simple: "I didn't want them staring at me — 'Drink for Ned!' — after losing 90 games a year," Yost said. That all changed when he stopped by a Starbucks on Wednesday. Yost wa... Wed, 12 Dec 2012 18:55:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1762094-shields-davis-royals.html 2012-12-12T18:55:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1756730-royals-trade-with-rays-win-now-mentality.html KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — When James Shields broke into the big leagues with Tampa Bay, the Rays were no better than the Kansas City Royals. They lost more than 100 games his first season, and fared little better the following year. But by his third season as a starter, the Rays had finally turned the corner, many of their prized prospects forming the nucle... Mon, 10 Dec 2012 19:22:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1756730-royals-trade-with-rays-win-now-mentality.html 2012-12-10T19:22:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1741076-napoli-to-red-sox-loney-to-rays-a-rod.html NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Boston Red Sox began to play catch-up by getting All-Star catcher Mike Napoli, Tampa Bay took a chance on James Loney and the New York Yankees prepared for more time minus Alex Rodriguez during a brisk Monday at baseball's winter meetings. Soon after the Hall of Fame welcomed three new members from long ago, teams got busy. The... Tue, 04 Dec 2012 01:34:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1741076-napoli-to-red-sox-loney-to-rays-a-rod.html 2012-12-04T01:34:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1723936-longoria-agrees-to-deal-adding-100.html ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Evan Longoria wants to be with the Tampa Bay Rays for his entire big league career. The slugging third baseman got his wish Monday when they Rays agreed to a $136.6 million, 10-year contract that adds six guaranteed seasons and $100 million. "I always wanted to be kind of a benchmark player ... the guy that you could think abou... Tue, 27 Nov 2012 04:53:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1723936-longoria-agrees-to-deal-adding-100.html 2012-11-27T04:53:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1608990-one-game-wild-card-playoffs-dramatic-fair.html By sometime Friday night, either Chipper Jones will be out of baseball or the defending World Series champion Cardinals will be out of the playoffs. One and done. A pair of wild-card matchups — St. Louis at Atlanta, then Baltimore at Texas — to decide which teams advance to the next round. Part of the new, expanded postseason format, where 162 games, six ... Thu, 04 Oct 2012 21:27:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1608990-one-game-wild-card-playoffs-dramatic-fair.html 2012-10-04T21:27:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1606736-longoria-hits-3-hrs-rays-drop-os-to-wild-card.html ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Evan Longoria's flair for the dramatic on the final night of the season ended Baltimore's bid to force a one-game tiebreaker for the AL East title. Instead, the Orioles were left to begin their first playoff appearance in 15 years on the road against two-time defending league champion Texas. Longoria homered three times and the... Thu, 04 Oct 2012 02:04:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1606736-longoria-hits-3-hrs-rays-drop-os-to-wild-card.html 2012-10-04T02:04:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1603942-davis-homers-again-orioles-edge-rays-1-0.html ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Another one-run victory by the Baltimore Orioles pushed the AL East race to the final day of the season. Chris Davis homered for the sixth straight game and the Orioles overcame a club-record 15 strikeouts by Tampa Bay pitcher James Shields to beat the Rays 1-0 Tuesday night. Baltimore remained one game behind the first-place N... Wed, 03 Oct 2012 01:24:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1603942-davis-homers-again-orioles-edge-rays-1-0.html 2012-10-03T01:24:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1601468-postseason-scenarios.html Baseball's postseason scenarios with two days left in the regular season: ___ All five American League playoff teams have been decided. New York, Baltimore, Detroit, Texas and Oakland are in. The Tigers have won the AL Central, but the other two division titles are still up for grabs. ___ Four of... Tue, 02 Oct 2012 09:12:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1601468-postseason-scenarios.html 2012-10-02T09:12:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1601324-rays-eliminated-despite-5-3-win-orioles.html ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Bad news was waiting for Joe Maddon in the morning. The Tampa Bay Rays' manager said he planned to hit the sack and sleep "like a baby" on Monday night, rather than stay up to see whether his team got the help it needed to remain in the playoff race. No such luck. Tampa Bay beat the Baltim... Tue, 02 Oct 2012 05:28:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1601324-rays-eliminated-despite-5-3-win-orioles.html 2012-10-02T05:28:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1592976-longoria-powers-streaking-rays-white-sox-3-2.html CHICAGO (AP) — The Tampa Bay Rays are making another run at the playoffs and Evan Longoria is leading the way — again. The Chicago White Sox are slumping at the worst time. Longoria hit a tiebreaking homer in the ninth inning and Tampa Bay gained ground in the wild-card race with its eighth consecutive victory, handing the White Sox a 3-2 loss on Thursday... Fri, 28 Sep 2012 03:00:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1592976-longoria-powers-streaking-rays-white-sox-3-2.html 2012-09-28T03:00:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1590314-tigers-take-al-central-lead-rays-angels-win.html Here's how the pennant races look with exactly one week to go: — TIGERS ROAR: The AL Central has a new leader, with Detroit moving past Chicago for the first time since July 23. Andy Dirks' hard slide to break up a double play sent the Tigers past Kansas City 5-4. The White Sox have dropped seven of eight, and fell one game back with a 6-4 loss to Cleveland. Thu, 27 Sep 2012 07:06:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1590314-tigers-take-al-central-lead-rays-angels-win.html 2012-09-27T07:06:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1569322-os-tighten-al-east-white-sox-pad-al-central-edge.html Here's how the pennant races look with barely two weeks left: — ORANGE SQUEEZE: The Orioles tightened the AL East race, romping 10-4 at Seattle and closing within a half-game of the first-place Yankees. Nate McLouth gave Baltimore a quick start, hitting a leadoff home run. — DENTED DETROIT: The White Sox opened a three-game lead over D... Tue, 18 Sep 2012 05:48:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1569322-os-tighten-al-east-white-sox-pad-al-central-edge.html 2012-09-18T05:48:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1567200-braves-sweep-nats-cardinals-move-ahead-dodgers.html The AP's daily wrap on the playoff races and what's ahead in the final weeks: — BRAVES & BROOMS: Chipper Jones & Co. kept things interesting in the NL East, sweeping first-place Washington out of Turner Field and denying Gio Gonzalez his 20th win. Atlanta trails the Nationals by 5½ games with 15 games left. — TEMPER, TEMPER: Manager Jo... Mon, 17 Sep 2012 06:23:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1567200-braves-sweep-nats-cardinals-move-ahead-dodgers.html 2012-09-17T06:23:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1565546-nova-returns-pitches-yankees-rays-5-3.html NEW YORK (AP) — Some critical reinforcements are still on the way for the Yankees. With the AL East race up for grabs, New York would be thrilled if those players are as sharp as Ivan Nova when they get back. Nova was downright nasty in his return from a shoulder injury and New York got back-to-back home runs from Curtis Granderson and Eduardo Nunez in a ... Sat, 15 Sep 2012 23:23:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1565546-nova-returns-pitches-yankees-rays-5-3.html 2012-09-15T23:23:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1561608-orioles-defeat-rays-3-2-14-innings.html BALTIMORE (AP) — The Baltimore Orioles have too much else going on to be overly excited about ending their miserable run of 14 consecutive losing seasons. Manny Machado blooped an RBI single that eluded left fielder Matt Joyce's desperate dive with two outs in the 14th inning, and Baltimore beat Tampa Bay 3-2 Thursday to complete a three-game sweep and re... Fri, 14 Sep 2012 01:02:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1561608-orioles-defeat-rays-3-2-14-innings.html 2012-09-14T01:02:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1559142-orioles-beat-rays-3-2-to-remain-1st-place.html BALTIMORE (AP) — It was just over a month ago when the Baltimore Orioles summoned 20-year-old Manny Machado from the minor leagues and thrust him into the middle of a pennant race. The kid hasn't felt the pressure yet. To the contrary, Machado is hitting in the clutch, playing third base as if he's done it all his life and making heady decisions that leav... Thu, 13 Sep 2012 01:59:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1559142-orioles-beat-rays-3-2-to-remain-1st-place.html 2012-09-13T01:59:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1556594-hardy-hits-2-homers-to-carry-orioles-rays-9-2.html BALTIMORE (AP) — For the second time in three games, the Baltimore Orioles had an uplifting victory marred by an injury to a key player. J.J. Hardy homered twice, doubled and drove in five runs, and the Orioles defeated the Tampa Bay Rays 9-2 Tuesday night to move into a tie for the AL East lead. But starting pitcher Jason Hammel left in the fourth inning... Wed, 12 Sep 2012 01:23:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1556594-hardy-hits-2-homers-to-carry-orioles-rays-9-2.html 2012-09-12T01:23:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1547418-price-scratched-saturday-start.html ST.PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Tampa Bay Rays left-hander David Price has been scratched from his scheduled start Saturday night because of what the team is calling general soreness in his left shoulder. The Rays made the announcement about the AL wins leader before its game Friday night against Texas. "We feel confident that it's not a major situation," Tamp... Fri, 07 Sep 2012 19:33:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1547418-price-scratched-saturday-start.html 2012-09-07T19:33:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1539926-rays-struggling-yankees-5-2-al-east-tied.html ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — That big lead in the AL East is gone. The New York Yankees are in a free-fall that's seen them blow a 10-game cushion over the past 47 days. "We're scuffling a little bit, but hopefully be able to break out of it tomorrow," Derek Jeter said Tuesday night after a 5-2 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays dropped the Yankees into a tie for ... Wed, 05 Sep 2012 02:17:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1539926-rays-struggling-yankees-5-2-al-east-tied.html 2012-09-05T02:17:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1537372-shields-leads-rays-yankees-tightens-al-east.html ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Baltimore isn't the only team barreling in on the sputtering New York Yankees in the AL East. Tampa Bay is closing fast, too. James Shields pitched eight strong innings to outlast CC Sabathia and light-hitting Chris Gimenez drove in two runs Monday as the Rays beat the Yankees 4-3, further tightening the division and fueling Ta... Mon, 03 Sep 2012 20:17:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1537372-shields-leads-rays-yankees-tightens-al-east.html 2012-09-03T20:17:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1517738-cobb-pitches-4-hitter-surging-rays-beat-as-5-0.html ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — The surging Tampa Bay Rays have discovered a simple formula: It's hard to lose when you don't give up any runs. Alex Cobb pitched a four-hitter for his first major league shutout and the Rays beat the Oakland Athletics 5-0 on Thursday night to pull within 2½ games of the first-place New York Yankees in the AL East. ... Fri, 24 Aug 2012 01:32:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1517738-cobb-pitches-4-hitter-surging-rays-beat-as-5-0.html 2012-08-24T01:32:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1509054-rays-rally-8-runs-to-beat-angels-10-8.html ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — The Tampa Bay Rays went through Dan Haren and Jered Weaver in the first two games of this series against the Los Angeles Angels as though they were journeyman pitchers. Then C.J. Wilson came along, and the same thing happened. Pinch-hitter Carlos Pena delivered a tiebreaking homer in the eighth inning, Evan Longoria also hit a two-r... Sun, 19 Aug 2012 05:04:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1509054-rays-rally-8-runs-to-beat-angels-10-8.html 2012-08-19T05:04:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1505444-great-hernandez-joins-pitching-elite.html SEATTLE (AP) — Gloves went flying into the air. Players screamed and celebrated, bouncing around the grass with unabashed joy. Even in Jackson, Tenn., Felix Hernandez's perfect game against the Tampa Bay Rays on Wednesday was reason for celebration. Sure there was a bit more of a personal connection for the Jackson Generals than just being the Double-A af... Thu, 16 Aug 2012 20:29:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1505444-great-hernandez-joins-pitching-elite.html 2012-08-16T20:29:00Z http://www.mail.com/news/us/1503530-hernandez-tosses-perfect-game-seattles-1-0-win.html SEATTLE (AP) — As he rode down in the crowded elevator wearing a wide grin after watching Felix Hernandez twirl baseball history, Seattle general manager Jack Zduriencik felt like having a little fun. He pulled out his cellphone, held it to his ear and listened for a moment. "No, we're not trading Felix Hernandez," Zduriencik jokingly said into his phone.... Thu, 16 Aug 2012 05:48:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/us/1503530-hernandez-tosses-perfect-game-seattles-1-0-win.html 2012-08-16T05:48:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1404788-teixeiras-error-helps-rays-beat-yankees.html ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Mark Teixeira replayed the ground ball in his mind, then reviewed it on video. And the slick-fielding first baseman still wasn't sure what happened on his rare error that cost the New York Yankees a game. "I really don't know. I tried to look, but it was one of those after it goes by you, you go what just happened? I didn't eve... Tue, 03 Jul 2012 02:11:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1404788-teixeiras-error-helps-rays-beat-yankees.html 2012-07-03T02:11:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1379210-peralta-suspended-8-games-pine-tar-appeals.html WASHINGTON (AP) — Tampa Bay reliever Joel Peralta was suspended for eight games by Major League Baseball on Thursday for having pine tar on his glove. Peralta has appealed, and can continue to play until the process is complete. The Rays were at Washington on Thursday night. Peralta was ejected from Tuesday night's game in Washington after umpires found p... Thu, 21 Jun 2012 23:12:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1379210-peralta-suspended-8-games-pine-tar-appeals.html 2012-06-21T23:12:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1374264-penas-2-run-hr-lifts-rays-to-5-4-win-nats.html WASHINGTON (AP) — Even without throwing a pitch, Tampa Bay's Joel Peralta left his mark on the game. The reliever was ejected in the Rays' 5-4 victory Tuesday night when Washington manager Davey Johnson asked the umpires to check Peralta's glove while the pitcher was warming up in the eighth inning. The check found "a significant amount of pine tar," acco... Wed, 20 Jun 2012 02:05:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1374264-penas-2-run-hr-lifts-rays-to-5-4-win-nats.html 2012-06-20T02:05:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1367210-cousins-triple-lifts-marlins-rays.html ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Scott Cousins' bat was a welcome addition to Miami's sputtering lineup. The center fielder had his first hits in more than a year, going 3 for 7 and delivering an RBI triple in the 15th inning that sent the Marlins to a 4-3 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays on Saturday night. Former Ray Justin Ruggiano doubled... Sun, 17 Jun 2012 03:48:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1367210-cousins-triple-lifts-marlins-rays.html 2012-06-17T03:48:00Z