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Hernandez struggles in Rays' 9-4 loss to Yanks

Fri, 24 May 2013 23:47:29 -0400

ST. PETERSBURG, Florida - Roberto Hernandez is struggling to find his old form.

Granderson hurt as Yankees beat Rays 9-4

Fri, 24 May 2013 23:36:29 -0400

ST. PETERSBURG, Florida - Another injury marred a New York Yankees' victory.

Bautista powers Blue Jays past Rays 4-3

Wed, 22 May 2013 21:12:46 -0400

TORONTO - Jose Bautista is one dangerous hitter, and he loves to come to the plate with the game on the line.

Rays minor leaguer Yepez suspended 50 games

Wed, 22 May 2013 17:18:45 -0400

NEW YORK - Tampa Bay Rays right-hander Angel Yepez has been suspended for 50 games following a positive test under minor league baseball's drug program.

Maddon says he's OK with Escobar's celebration

Tue, 21 May 2013 18:32:47 -0400

TORONTO - Rays manager Joe Maddon changed course Tuesday, saying he has no problem with the way shortstop Yunel Escobar celebrates home runs.

Correction: Rays-Orioles story

Tue, 21 May 2013 12:06:48 -0400

BALTIMORE - In a story May 19 about the Tampa Bay Rays' 3-1 victory over the Baltimore Orioles, The Associated Press, using information from the Orioles' game notes, reported erroneously that 23-year-old Matt Moore is the youngest lefty to start the season 8-0 since Babe Ruth in 1917. Moore is the youngest left-handed American League pitcher used exclusively as a starter to start 8-0 since Ruth in 1917.

Odorizzi makes Rays debut, but Blue Jays win 7-5

Mon, 20 May 2013 17:57:55 -0400

TORONTO - Jake Odorizzi was just a little too fired up in the first inning of his season debut.

Orioles comes up short in 12-10 loss to Rays

Sat, 18 May 2013 00:19:26 -0400

BALTIMORE - Baltimore's hitters staged an improbable comeback Friday night.

Girl gets surprise reunion with dad at Rays game

Fri, 17 May 2013 16:13:56 -0400

ST. PETERSBURG, Florida - A Tampa Bay area girl throwing the first pitch at a Rays game got a big surprise from her father, who had been stationed in Afghanistan for the past two years.

Girl gets surprise reunion with dad at Rays game

Fri, 17 May 2013 16:11:45 -0400

ST. PETERSBURG, Florida - A Tampa Bay area girl throwing the first pitch at a Rays game got a big surprise from her father, who had been stationed in Afghanistan for the past two years.

Middlebrooks' 3-run double keys Boston win

Fri, 17 May 2013 00:06:26 -0400

ST. PETERSBURG, Florida - The Boston Red Sox were down to their last strike when Will Middlebrooks made the most of a mistake.

Rays put Cy Young winner David Price on DL

Thu, 16 May 2013 19:10:46 -0400

ST. PETERSBURG, Florida - It's difficult to envision the Tampa Bay Rays playing deep into October without a healthy David Price.

Lester beats Price, Rays to remain unbeaten

Thu, 16 May 2013 00:08:29 -0400

ST. PETERSBURG, Florida - The Boston Red Sox pulled out of an offensive funk to help Jon Lester stay unbeaten.

Rays' Price hurts triceps, leaves game vs Red Sox

Wed, 15 May 2013 20:53:05 -0400

ST. PETERSBURG, Florida - AL Cy Young Award winner David Price has left the Tampa Bay Rays' game against the Red Sox with left triceps tightness.

Hernandez, Rays sweep Padres for 5th straight win

Sun, 12 May 2013 18:45:17 -0400

ST. PETERSBURG, Florida - The Tampa Bay Rays went back to an old formula that has served them well.

Padres strike out 13 times against Cobb

Sat, 11 May 2013 01:04:10 -0400

ST. PETERSBURG, Florida - Some of the San Diego Padres called it a split-finger fastball, others called it a changeup.

Rays' Alex Cobb fans 13 in 4 2-3 innings

Fri, 10 May 2013 23:32:04 -0400

ST. PETERSBURG, Florida - Tampa Bay starter Alex Cobb has struck out 13 in 4 2-3 innings Friday night, becoming the first pitcher in major league history to fan that many batters and fail to make it through the fifth inning.

Rays place RHP Brandon Gomes on 15-day DL

Fri, 10 May 2013 18:32:31 -0400

ST. PETERSBURG, Florida - The Tampa Bay Rays have placed right-handed reliever Brandon Gomes on the 15-day disabled list with a muscle strain in his right side.

Scott draws bases-loaded walk, Rays win in 10

Thu, 09 May 2013 23:59:26 -0400

ST. PETERSBURG, Florida - A rare matchup of reigning Cy Young Award winners won't be remembered as a pitching duel.

Jennings, Rays shaken by Happ getting hit in head

Wed, 08 May 2013 01:21:30 -0400

ST. PETERSBURG, Florida - Brandon Jennings stood with his hands on his head, his Tampa Bay Rays teammates also visibly concerned as they watched Toronto's J.A. Happ receive medical attention for about eight minutes.

Cobb overcomes 3 HRs, helps Rays beat Rockies

Sun, 05 May 2013 20:39:10 -0400

DENVER - Giving up three home runs was both humbling and a relief for Alex Cobb.

Price hit hard in Rays' 9-3 loss to Rockies

Sun, 05 May 2013 01:08:42 -0400

DENVER - On almost every pitch, David Price had a tough time getting a good grip on the ball. The Colorado Rockies sure got hold of it, though.

Price looking to put dispute with umpire in past

Fri, 03 May 2013 20:15:18 -0400

DENVER - David Price is now focusing on his fastball, not a feud with umpire Tom Hallion.

Rays-Royals game postponed because of snow in KC

Thu, 02 May 2013 18:56:11 -0400

KANSAS CITY, Missouri - Rain started to fall at first pitch, and by the time the Kansas City Royals' game against the Tampa Bay Rays was postponed Thursday afternoon, Kauffman Stadium resembled a snow globe.

MLB fines umpire Hallion, Price & 2 Rays teammates

Thu, 02 May 2013 18:38:46 -0400

KANSAS CITY, Missouri - Major League Baseball fined umpire Tom Hallion and Tampa Bay pitchers David Price, Jeremy Hellickson and Matt Moore for their dustup last weekend.