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Cliff Lee Expects to Break Rays Hex in Division Series Opener

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. -- Cliff Lee lost just nine times in 2010. Three of those came in his three starts against the Rays. But Lee said his 0-3 record against Tampa Bay won't matter Wednesday when he takes the mound for Texas in the AL Division Series opener. "It has zero bearing on the game tomorrow," Lee said Tuesday....

Steve Phillips' Three Down: Giants Pitching, Yankees' Rotation, Ben Zobrist

The Tampa Bay Rays are locked in a dead heat with the Yankees for first place in the AL East, and they are doing so despite some down performances from key players. One of the biggest letdowns has been Ben Zobrist, who will have to pick it up if the Rays are going to make noise in October. For now, he's part of Steve...

Damage Control: Nats' Stephen Strasburg on the Mend

Stephen Strasburg owners, we have some good news for you. On Sunday, Strasburg threw a baseball for the first time since going on the DL with shoulder inflammation last week. He reported zero issues with his iffy wing and according to the Washington Post, came away from the session extremely encouraged: Strasburg...

Rays' Matt Garza Throws No-Hitter Against Tigers

Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Matt Garza threw the fifth no-hitter of the 2010 season against the Detroit Tigers Monday night, facing the minimum 27 hitters in a brilliant 5-0 victory at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Fla. Garza was kept from perfection in the second inning when he walked Detroit right fielder Brennan...

Rays Still Waiting to Hit on All Cylinders

NEW YORK -- For Tuesday's game, Joe Maddon made out a lineup card that had seven players batting .266 or worse -- including five players below .240. And this is the best team in baseball, on pace to win 117 games after Wednesday's 10-6 victory at Yankee Stadium that gave them a four-game lead in the AL East. Imagine if...

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Sox Beat Rays 2-1, Sale Has 15 Strikeouts

Chris Sale struck out a career-high 15, Adam Dunn hit a two-run homer and the Chicago White Sox extended their winning streak to six games with a 2-1 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays on Monday.

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05/30/12 White Sox beat Rays for 8th straight win Source: Belleville News-Democrat - Belleville IL The Chicago White Sox unexpectedly lost their starting pitcher in the fourth inning, and then went on to win their eighth straight game.
05/30/12 Video: Hawk Harrelson Explodes After Quintana's... Source: CBS - WBBM Newsradio 780 - Chicago IL (WSCR) Here is Ken "The Hawk" Harrelson at his finest.
05/29/12 Chris Sale: Chicago White Sox Lefty Earns AL Best of... Source: Bleacher Report Ordinarily, I like to start the day by handing out an American League "Worst of the Night" award, which is just what it sounds like.
05/29/12 Sox Beat Rays 2-1, Sale Has 15 Strikeouts Source: The Huffington Post - Local Chris Sale struck out a career-high 15, Adam Dunn hit a two-run homer and the Chicago White Sox extended their winning streak to six games with a 2-1 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays on Monday.
05/22/12 Maddon shuffles lineup, bats Pena first Source: MLB Rays manager Joe Maddon isn't afraid to shake up the lineup, and he did so again Tuesday.