He has a degree in American studies and creative writing from Columbia University and would try to write for a magazine if professional baseball doesn't work out. ...more

September 19, 2008

This season has been one long epiphany for the Rays. They've figured out how to pitch, play defense and compete in their division. As Wednesday night's 10-3 victory against the Red Sox showed, they've apparently finally figured out tricky knuckleballer Tim Wakefield. ...more

September 18, 2008

Through just two games this season, Hillsborough's offense is quickly resembling a lineup stacked with power hitters - nothing but home runs. ...more

September 13, 2008

Alonso at Hillsborough ...more

September 12, 2008

Tim Wakefield's milestone appearance for Boston ended with his shortest outing of the season and kept the Red Sox from getting closer to the AL East leader. ...more

September 7, 2008

The Rays originally targeted Monday for All-Star 3B Evan Longoria's return from a right wrist fracture, but Longoria isn't quite ready, and it doesn't appear he'll be available for the Yankees series Tuesday through Thursday. ...more

August 31, 2008

CITY OF BROOKSVILLE SOFTBALL Late-inning home runs pace Madyson to City of Brooksville Recreation Department title over top-seeded Coney Island, 16-12. ...more

August 29, 2008

Major League Baseball, the fiercest protector of tradition in American sport, is finally, thankfully, embracing instant replay for controversial home-run calls. ...more

August 29, 2008

The Boston Red Sox acquired Mark Kotsay from Atlanta for a minor-leaguer Wednesday, adding depth to their outfield one day after J.D. Drew went on the disabled list. ...more

August 28, 2008

Major League Baseball's announcement Tuesday that instant replay would be enacted beginning with this weekend's series drew a generally positive response from the Rays. ...more

August 27, 2008