Presidential Fantasy League: Week Twenty-Five Scores

Where the avenues of sports and politics meet, there is a mailbox where we deposit a weekly letter; a mailbox called the Presidential Fantasy League ...

Ready For Take Off

Carl Crawford stretches doubles into triples for the Devil Rays and steals hits from everyone else. Isn't it time we paid attention?

Presidential Fantasy League: Week Twenty-Four Scores

...and North Carolinians deserve better." 6 RAYS ENDORSE OBAMA: +30 Fernando Perez, Carl Crawford, Cliff Floyd, Jonny Gomes, Edwin Jackson and David Price all show up at a rally in Tampa Bay to introduce...

Pena excelling … and doing it his way

Carlos Pena was steadfast in his belief on how to hit. And while he struggled early in his career, he's now flourishing with the Rays.

Bartlett quietly helps Rays win, America eat

Jason Bartlett's numbers don't necessarily jump off the page, yet he is critical to the Rays' success.

Wondering why Rays started Zobrist in right field

...Eric Hinske started 47 games in right field. He's out, despite having hit 20 homers. Jonny Gomes started 17 games. He's out, having batted .182 during the season. Justin Ruggiano and Nathan...

Blog Entry | Conversation | October 23, 2008

Rayhawks are latest postseason craze for fans

Rays fans show their spirit by emulating the team's "Rayhawks." What other postseason fads have captivated fans?

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Jonny Gomes shows off his mohawk hair cut duringbaseball practice for their American League Divisional Series games Tuesday...

Don't be a hater: This World Series is must-see TV

Don't listen to anyone who says this World Series isn't worth watching. Jonah Keri's got 31½ reasons why Phils-Rays is must-see TV.

What happens if Tampa Bay wins the World Series?

The Tampa Bay Rays are at a critical juncture as a franchise. Even if they win the World Series, they just might lose.

Rays, Phillies bring plenty of power

The top five questions heading into the World Series between the Phillies and the Rays.

12-year-old, punished for 'Rayhawk' haircut, gets a big surprise

The Rays' playoff run has turned into a hair-raising experience for a 12-year-old fan who got in trouble for adopting the team's signature playoff hairstyle -- and then wound up on the field with his major-league heroes.

...shakes hands with Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Gabe Gross (26) and Tampa Bay Rays designated hitter Jonny Gomes (31) before game two of the ALCS against the Boston Red Sox at Tropicana Field. Sharples...

AN INTERVIEW WITH CARL CRAWFORD

...team. He's just one of those exciting kind of guys. Who is the class clown? Jonny Gomes. You never know with him. You've got to watch out all the time. I remember...

Rays bring more than fists to fight against Red Sox

Once all fists with no punch, the Rays can finally deliver a real knockout blow to the Red Sox in the ALCS.