Fuld gives message of hope to diabetics
(Sat, 04 Feb 2012 11:20:00 -0500)
Nobody would ever suspect that Sam Fuld had Type 1 diabetes, based on the reckless abandon with which the 30-year-old Rays outfielder plays baseball. Only upon seeing Fuld injecting himself with insulin in the clubhouse does one realize what Fuld overcomes on a daily basis.

Tino, Cecil enter Ted Williams Hall of Fame
(Sat, 04 Feb 2012 00:20:00 -0500)
Three-time All-Star Cecil Fielder, who twice led the Majors in home runs, and four-time World Series champion Tino Martinez were inducted into the Ted Williams Hitters Hall of Fame at Tropicana Field on Friday night.

Rays win arbitration case against Niemann
(Fri, 03 Feb 2012 16:30:00 -0500)
The Rays continued their run of success in arbitration on Friday, when they won their case with right-hander Jeff Niemann.

Rays Fan Fest devotes attention to kids
(Fri, 03 Feb 2012 15:10:00 -0500)
Unique kids activities will highlight the 2012 Rays Fan Fest presented by MetroPCS on Feb. 18 at Tropicana Field.

Kotchman inks one-year deal with Tribe
(Thu, 02 Feb 2012 17:39:00 -0500)
When Carlos Pena signed with the Rays last week, the message was clear that Casey Kotchman would be playing elsewhere this season.

Former Rays reliever Cruz signs with Pirates
(Wed, 01 Feb 2012 15:38:00 -0500)
Juan Cruz will not be back with the Rays this year, as the Pirates have signed the veteran right-hander to a Minor League deal with a Spring Training invite.

Johnson signs Minors deal with White Sox
(Wed, 01 Feb 2012 14:40:00 -0500)
Dan Johnson, who created two of the best moments in Rays history, has signed a Minor League deal with the White Sox that includes an invitation to Spring Training.

Canzler traded to Tribe for cash considerations
(Tue, 31 Jan 2012 16:55:00 -0500)
The Rays cleared up any doubts about who will play first base in 2012, when Carlos Pena came into the fold last week. In the aftermath of that move, the club traded first baseman Russ Canzler to the Indians on Tuesday in exchange for cash considerations.

Ruggiano declines assignment to Triple-A
(Mon, 30 Jan 2012 18:10:00 -0500)
Justin Ruggiano has declined his assignment to Triple-A Durham, and the Rays outfielder will now become a free agent.

Inbox: Will Longoria have an MVP season?
(Mon, 30 Jan 2012 10:43:00 -0500)
Is Evan Longoria looking at a potential MVP-caliber season? Rays beat reporter Bill Chastain answers that question and more in the latest edition of his Inbox.

Keppinger ready for whatever role he's given
(Fri, 27 Jan 2012 17:30:00 -0500)
Tampa Bay finalized a one-year, $1.525 million deal on Friday to bring veteran infielder Jeff Keppinger into the fold.

Maddon to appear on MLB Network on Friday
(Fri, 27 Jan 2012 10:08:14 -0500)
Joe Maddon will be featured in the "Managers Roundtable" on MLB Network on Friday at 9 p.m. ET. The Rays manager will take part in a discussion with Bud Black, Mike Scioscia and Ron Roenicke, hosted by Tom Verducci.

Price, Shields, Joyce parade grand marshals
(Fri, 27 Jan 2012 10:08:00 -0500)
David Price, James Shields and Matt Joyce will serve as grand marshals for Saturday's Gasparilla parade, which takes place along Tampa's Bayshore Boulevard.

Rays' Moore ranked MLB.com's top prospect
(Wed, 25 Jan 2012 22:00:00 -0500)
The Rays are well represented on MLB.com's list of Top 100 prospects -- beginning at the top. Matt Moore is ranked as the top prospect in baseball, and the left-hander is accompanied on the list by shortstop Hak-Ju Lee (46), right-hander Chris Archer (74), shortstop Tim Beckham (92), outfielder Mike Mahtook (96) and right-hander Taylor Guerrieri (99).

Rays bring back popular Pena to man first base
(Tue, 24 Jan 2012 18:21:00 -0500)
Carlos Pena, one of the most popular players in Rays history, is returning to the club after spending last season with the Cubs.

Bodley: Rays keep beating the odds
(Mon, 23 Jan 2012 12:09:00 -0500)
If there was a dark cloud hanging over Tropicana Field as the 2011 season began, there's nothing but sunshine in Port Charlotte, Fla., where the Rays begin Spring Training in a few weeks.

Inbox: Will Pena's return to the Rays pay off?
(Mon, 23 Jan 2012 10:35:00 -0500)
How will Carlos Pena's return to the Rays impact the clubhouse and lineup? Rays beat reporter Bill Chastain answers that question and more in the latest edition of his Inbox.

Rays sign four to Minor League contracts
(Thu, 19 Jan 2012 17:49:00 -0500)
Outfielder Jesus Feliciano, infielder Will Rhymes and pitchers Romulo Sanchez and Matt Torra have signed Minor League contracts and been invited to Spring Training with the Rays, the club announced Thursday.

Cobb confident he can compete in Majors
(Thu, 19 Jan 2012 10:45:00 -0500)
Pitching depth is all the buzz in conversations about the Rays as they prepare for the 2012 season -- and for good reason. Just start counting off the likes of James Shields, David Price, Jeremy Hellickson, Wade Davis, Jeff Neimann and Matt Moore. That's six above-average pitchers, and Alex Cobb's name hasn't even been mentioned yet.

Lee No. 5 on list of top shortstop prospects
(Wed, 18 Jan 2012 11:39:58 -0500)