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Cuban defector Arguelles attracts suitors (Yahoo! Sports)

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 15:12:00 PST

The 19-year-old left-hander isn't as highly sought as Aroldis Chapman, but he could command a $10 million deal.

Bud's All-Star tie tops our non-steroid controversies of decade (Yahoo! Sports)

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 08:00:35 PST

As the decade winds down to its final days, Big League Stew is reflecting on the biggest baseball moments of the...

Rays Team Report (Yahoo! Sports)

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 22:34:13 PST

The Rays picked up their $10 million 2010 option to keep three-time All-Star Carl Crawford.

For now.

Both Crawford and the Rays are said to be "very interested" in discussing a long-term deal that would allow Crawford, 28, to remain with the only team he has played for.

But reaching an agreement is likely to be difficult.

Crawford is the Rays' all-time leader in hits, games, RBIs and steals, and he is coming off arguably the best of his eight seasons. But he has been playing under a long-term deal that has left him underpaid compared with other players with similar accomplishments, and it seems likely he will want to be compensated at a higher level. The Rays, however, would seem unlikely to have the resources to commit the $12 million to $15 million a year...

Baseball shifts into shopping mode (Yahoo! Sports)

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:42:00 PST

Free agents can negotiate with every team beginning Friday, and prices for the handful of top names could be high.

Rays add 3 to 40-man roster; activate Pena from DL (AP)

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:24:49 PST

Minor league outfielder Desmond Jennings and pitchers Jeremy Hellickson and Alexander Torres have been added to the Tampa Bay Rays' 40-man roster. The team also reinstated first baseman Carlos Pena from the 60-day disabled list on Thursday. He was sidelined most of the final month of the season with two broken fingers on his left hand.

Tracy, Scioscia win 2009 MLB manager awards (AP)

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 11:52:32 PST

Jim Tracy of the Colorado Rockies won the National League Manager of the Year award and Mike Scioscia of the Los Angeles Angels was selected for the American League honor on Wednesday. Tracy became the second manager to win the award after taking over during the season, joining Jack McKeon for Florida in 2003.

Pirates may trade catcher Ryan Doumit (Yahoo! Sports)

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 03:31:11 PST

At the general manager meeting this week, some tams apparently asked if the Pittsburgh Pirates would be willing...

Cubs and Rangers still talking about Milton Bradley trade (Yahoo! Sports)

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 05:36:51 PST

It's not looking like tons of teams want to take disgruntled outfielder Milton Bradley off of the hands of...

Rays exercise option on All-Star Carl Crawford (AP)

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 14:51:43 PST

The Tampa Bay Rays have exercised their $10 million option on All-Star Carl Crawford. The team on Monday also declined $2 million options on left-handed reliever Brian Shouse and backup catcher Gregg Zaun. The 28-year-old Crawford was the MVP of this year's All-Star game. The speedy left fielder also is the longest-tenured player in Rays history and the franchise's career leader in hits,...

Rays announce staff additions (AP)

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 15:11:53 PST

The Tampa Bay Rays have made several staff additions for the 2010 season. The team announced Thursday that Bill Evers will join Jim Hoff as minor league field coordinator. Matt Quatraro will join Steve Livesey as hitting coordinator, and Dewey Robinson has been hired to join Dick Bosman as pitching coordinator.

Rays trade 2B Iwamura to Pirates (AP)

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 18:19:41 PST

The budget-conscious Tampa Bay Rays saved some money and added some promising bullpen help Tuesday night when they traded infielder Akinori Iwamura to the Pittsburgh Pirates for right-hander Jesse Chavez. The Rays held a $4.85 million option on Iwamura for next season, but did not intend to pick it up because of the depth they have at second base.

Rays close to trading Iwamura to Pirates (SportingNews.com)

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 15:16:43 PST

The Tampa Bay Rays eased their middle infield logjam a bit today by agreeing to trade Akinori Iwamura to the...

Game 3 of World Series starts after rain delay (AP)

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 18:30:44 PDT

Game 3 of the World Series between the Yankees and Phillies started Saturday night after a rain delay of 1 hour, 20 minutes, the second consecutive year wet weather affected the schedule in Philadelphia. In a light mist, Phillies left-hander Cole Hamels threw the first pitch to Derek Jeter at 9:17 p.m.

Large-market teams dominate baseball this year (AP)

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 17:07:01 PDT

Milwaukee Brewers owner Mark Attanasio thought about the teams in baseball's final four this year -- all large-market clubs -- and wondered whether there would be room for his franchise anytime soon. "We don't know if that's a trend or just an aberration," he said. "The disparity among the clubs appears to be widening." Baseball's four league championship series...

Baseball's big bucks: Large-market teams open wallets, get plenty to show for it (The Canadian Press)

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 12:44:30 PDT

PHILADELPHIA - Milwaukee Brewers owner Mark Attanasio thought about the teams in baseball's final four this year - large-market clubs all - and wondered whether there would room for his franchise any time soon.

Rays to cut some 2010 tickets by 40 percent (AP)

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 15:09:44 PDT

The Tampa Bay Rays say they are holding the line, and in some cases, dropping the price on nearly 40 percent of tickets for next season's games at Tropicana Field. The team unveiled its 2010 ticket structure on Thursday. Prices range from $8 to $175, depending on seat location, the opponent and day of the week.

Yankees overpowered by Utley, Lee (Yahoo! Sports)

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 20:59:00 PDT

Chase Utley hit two homers, Cliff Lee struck out 10 in a complete game and the Phillies won the opener 6-1.

Rays re-sign OF Gabe Kapler (AP)

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 11:51:40 PDT

Outfielder Gabe Kapler has re-signed with the Tampa Bay Rays. The team announced a one-year deal on Tuesday. The 34-year-old Kapler played in 99 games this season, batting .239 with eight homers and 32 RBIs. Kapler played all three outfield positions for the Rays. He initially signed with Tampa Bay last January and has also played with Detroit, Texas, Colorado, Boston and Milwaukee during parts of 11...

Players staying warm with cold-weather headgear (AP)

Sat, 24 Oct 2009 11:47:35 PDT

Joe Maddon looked into his locker during the bitter cold 2008 postseason and saw an unfamiliar piece of equipment: a fleece-lined baseball cap with ear flaps. "I know that a lot of the old baseball guys probably would not approve, but it didn't matter," the Tampa Bay Rays manager recalled Thursday.