The name Wade Davis has been penciled into the Rays' plans this season, but only penciled in, because the team wants the young right-hander to earn the final spot in the rotation. ...more

March 14, 2010

He hasn't said much, he hasn't pitched much. The Rays did pick up a bullpen closer, right? ...more

March 13, 2010

Tigers manager Jim Leyland might complain about the weather if he thought it would do any good. ...more

March 13, 2010

A few of the Rays pitchers discussed what happened to David Price during Wednesday's game against the Red Sox. The lefty is not expected to miss a start after being struck on the right hand with the barrel of a broken bat. Still, the Rays knew it could have been worse. Howell shared his thoughts. ...more

March 11, 2010

With ace Garrett Ransom on the mound, Berkeley Prep has a chance to beat most any team. The trouble Tuesday was that Ransom faced Tampa Catholic, a team that can beat just about any pitcher. ...more

March 10, 2010

There were a lot of moves over the winter in baseball, but Philadelphia's gambit to acquire Roy Halladay for the top of its rotation by far was the most interesting. ...more

March 8, 2010

The 6-foot-9 right-hander was the last pitcher to make the team last spring, then led the Rays in wins (13), complete games (two) and shutouts (two). He led AL rookie pitchers in innings pitched (1802/3), winning percentage (.684), ERA (3.94), complete games and shutouts. ...more

March 6, 2010

Manager Joe Maddon spent some time before Wednesday's Grapefruit League opener against the Orioles at a windy Ed Smith Stadium talking about how the Rays' record this spring is not his top priority. ...more

March 4, 2010

Thirty-two days, 33 games and only a handful of undecided positions and roster spots. ...more

March 2, 2010

J.P. Howell has high expectations for himself this season, which is why he's taking it slow this spring. ...more

March 1, 2010