Dick Vitale

Dick Vitale

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Dick Vitale, college basketball's top analyst and ambassador, joined ESPN during the 1979-80 season. His thorough knowledge of the game is brought forth in an enthusiastic, passionate style. Vitale also contributes columns to ESPN.com.

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Maddon: This is just the beginning

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

It won't take the Rays long to get over their World Series loss to the Phillies. They know they accomplished something very special this season.

Story | Conversation | October 29, 2008

Dick Vitale

Dick Vitale tells us what his Tampa Bay Rays need to do to save their World Series and...

ESPN Insider Audio PodCast | October 27, 2008

Dick on what it was like to be at Tropicana Field Sunday night and how excited he was to see his Rays go to the World Series.

Dick Vitale tells the guys what it was like to be at Tropicana Field Sunday night and how...

ESPN Insider Audio PodCast | October 20, 2008

Dick on the ALCS and what it was like throwing out the first pitch at the Trop.

Dick Vitale tells us what it was like to throw out the first pitch of Game 2 of...

ESPN Insider Audio PodCast | October 13, 2008

Maddon leading the cultural revolution

Howard Bryant, ESPN.com

There is a segment of the baseball establishment that's willing to listen to Rays manager Joe Maddon, but there's a segment that looks at him with a skeptical eye.

Story | Conversation | October 13, 2008

Rays win a time-consuming, tension-filled affair to even series

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

In the latest "pinch us" moment from a feel-good season, the Rays pulled even in the ALCS with a 9-8, 11-inning victory over the Red Sox.

Story | Conversation | October 11, 2008

Dick Vitale

Dick discusses the MLB playoffs. He thinks his Rays will advance to the next round, says the Red...

ESPN Insider Audio PodCast | October 06, 2008

Dick Vitale On The Rays' Win

Rays win first postseason game in franchise history

Video | October 02, 2008

Dick on the Rays' first playoff game

Dick is looking forward to the first playoff game in the history of his beloved Rays. Dick is...

ESPN Insider Audio PodCast | October 02, 2008

At 22, Longoria already mature beyond his years

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

Evan Longoria's first exposure to October ball sure proved one thing: He likes it. He really likes it.

Story | Conversation | October 02, 2008

Longoria's two homers help Rays power past ChiSox

Associated Press

Evan Longoria homered in his first two at-bats and the surprising AL East champions were a big hit in their postseason debut, beating the Chicago White Sox 6-4 Thursday in their AL playoff opener.

Recap | Box Score | Conversation | October 02, 2008

Rays full of PTPers in '08

Dick Vitale, Special to ESPN.com

Dick Vitale has stuck with the Rays since the beginning of the franchise, and they're finally going to the playoffs, baby!

Story | Conversation | September 28, 2008

Dick on the Rays, Manny, Team USA, Favre

...time soon; Comparisons to the '69 Mets are interesting. Vitale reacts to Manny Ramirez's antics but says he's definitely a Hall of Famer. Dick loves the makeup of Team USA and predicts they...

ESPN Insider Audio PodCast | August 04, 2008

For Baldelli, it's been one step up, two steps back

Sean McAdam, Special to ESPN.com

The Rays have arrived, but Rocco Baldelli has not. The 26-year-old outfielder is unsure when -- or if -- he's coming back.

Story | Conversation | July 15, 2008

Dick on A-Rod

...and his family. This isn't the A-Rod that Vitale thought he knew. He's preached about being a good father. Now what? Dick breaks down the first-place Rays. Evan Longoria will be...

ESPN Insider Audio PodCast | July 07, 2008