NEWS AND NOTES Alonso Lefty Selects USF Alonso junior left-handed pitcher Thomas Dorminy has verbally committed to the University of South Florida, Ravens coach Landy Faedo said Friday. ...more

January 24, 2009

Brandon's Ramsay Commits To USF Brandon baseball standout James Ramsay has verbally committed to the University of South Florida. ...more

January 23, 2009

The junior outfielder, who hit .467 last year, gives a verbal commitment to the Bulls. ...more

January 22, 2009

Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Ryan Howard asked for $18 million in salary arbitration Tuesday, the third-highest figure submitted since the process began in 1974. ...more

January 21, 2009

Tampa Bay Rays fan favorite Jonny Gomes signed a minor league contract with the Cincinnati Reds. ...more

January 20, 2009

A few months ago, he was at the head of the championship parade in Philadelphia. The city belonged to the Phillies and so did Pat Burrell. Now he joins the team he helped beat in the World Series. ...more

January 6, 2009

The Rays might have been able to string negotiations out another couple of weeks and still ended up signing Pat Burrell, perhaps saving a million dollars or two along the way. Even in a buyers' market, though, they didn't think it was worth the risk. ...more

January 6, 2009

The Rays remain in the market for an established slugger, but they made a preliminary move to shore up their offense Wednesday night. ...more

December 11, 2008

Starting pitcher Scott Olsen and outfielder Josh Willingham were traded by the Florida Marlins to the Nationals on Tuesday in a five-player deal that signals the start of Washington's efforts to revamp its roster after a major league-worst 59-102 season. ...more

November 11, 2008

Never mind his difficult World Series. Evan Longoria had a sensational rookie season, without which the Rays probably wouldn't have been in the World Series. ...more

November 11, 2008