Bill Russell went from sandlots to the Majors Nov 6, 2009
After leaving the field, Russell spent time as a bench coach and manager for the Dodgers as well as bench coach for the Tampa Bay Devil Rays in 2001. Now, Russell gets to view the other side of the game as he works for Major League Baseball evaluating umpires at Dodgers and Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim games. (Los Angeles, TheInsiders.com)
Bidding adieu: For the Twins, there's no place like 'Dome Oct 4, 2009
Most career wins, Twins pitcher: 85, Brad Radke Most wins, opposing pitcher: 11, Roger Clemens and Mike Mussina Most career home runs, Twins: 156, Kent Hrbek Most career home runs, opponent: 28, Jim Thome Most career hits, Twins: 1,269, Kirby Puckett Most career hits, opponent: 140, Cal Ripken Most team wins, opponent: 90, Kansas City Royals Most team losses, opponent: 114, Chicago White Sox Longest winning streak, Twins: 15, Sept. 2, 2003-April 6, 2004 Longest winning streak, opponent: 8, New... (USA Today -- Sports)
Davis hurls Rays over Orioles 3-0 for 4-game split Sep 18, 2009
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Electronic Digital names development exec Sep 9, 2009
Prior to that, Beaulieu operated his own company, , and has worked with , the and the Tampa Bay Devil Rays, now the. Beaulieu is currently an adjunct professor in sports marketing at the University of South Florida. (Tampa Bay Business Journal, FL)
Hogan's Blog: Friday Morning and Weekend Look Aug 8, 2009
Friday - The Seattle Mariners play the Tampa Bay Devil Rays at Safeco Field ... Game time is 7 p.m. The Seattle Mariners play the Tampa Bay Devil Rays at Safeco Field ... Sunday - The Seattle Mariners play the Tampa Bay Devil Rays at Safeco Field. (KIRO TV, WA)
Gators' Cooper back after playing with Rangers Aug 5, 2009
Former Florida quarterback Doug Johnson played four years for the Gators after signing with and playing for the Tampa Bay Devil Rays. Tebow applauded Cooper's decision. (ESPN -- College Football News)
Falcons QB Ryan wins ESPY award Jul 17, 2009
The reigning NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year was selected over gymnast Shawn Johnson, Tampa Bay Devil Rays third baseman Evan Longoria and Chicago Bulls guard Derrick Rose. The show was taped on Wednesday and ESPN will air Sunday at 9 p.m.. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
My Marketing Department has new partner Jul 7, 2009
He was manager of print and graphic production for the Tampa Bay Devil Rays, now the , from 2000 to 2005. My Marketing Department focuses on emerging companies and those without their own marketing divisions. (Tampa Bay Business Journal, FL)
Mike Riley's Gang up for an ESPY Jun 26, 2009
What do Mine That Bird, the Tampa Bay Devil Rays, Team USA (soccer) and the Oregon State football team have in common. They are the four candidates for The 2009 ESPYs Upset of the Year. (Pac-10.org)
Former Red Sox slugger Wade Boggs returns to Medford talking baseball and beer Jun 24, 2009
He finished up his career with the Tampa Bay Devil Rays before retiring following the 1999 season. Although he traded in his red socks for Yankee pinstripes in 1993, Boston fans were nothing but cordial during his visit. (Medford Transcript, MA)
Pirates no match for rolling Rockies, 7-3 Jun 20, 2009
Of note: By going the first 65 games without an outfield error, a streak that ended Thursday in Minneapolis, the Pirates became the first to do so since the 1998 Tampa Bay Devil Rays, who lasted 71 games. "I really thought I was turning some things around, so to go out and have my worst outing of the year was tough," Ohlendorf said. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Long ball powers Rays past Rockies 12-4 Jun 17, 2009
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Big week for Lions Jun 16, 2009
The most recent success came Wednesday when Hunter Hill was selected in 13th round of the Major League Baseball Draft by the Tampa Bay Devil Rays. Hill was a key pitching component for Howard College this season as the Hawks went 62-1 en route to capturing the Junior College National Championship. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Pitching tops Brewers' wish list May 30, 2009
"Last year's draft was a little deeper overall, but this year you've got more pitching. You're still going to get a guy in the second or third round who's going to be a good, quality pitcher.'' The Brewers have the 10th pick in the first round of the draft, which will be held Tuesday through Friday. The Tampa Bay Devil Rays have the first pick, followed by the Florida Marlins, Detroit Tigers, Arizona Diamondbacks, Minnesota Twins, Montreal Expos, Kansas City Royals, Pittsburgh Pirates and... (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Morning Leadoff May 29, 2009
The former St. Mary's and Bismarck Governors Legion baseball player did not sign with the Tampa Bay Devil Rays before the deadline. That means Olson, a 36th-round draft pick by the expansion Devil Rays two years ago, will toss his name back into the pool for this year's draft. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
2009 Conoco Mountain West Conference Baseball Championship To Be Televised Live on The Mtn. May 19, 2009
As a professional athlete, Bailey played for the Colorado Rockies and Tampa Bay Devil Rays. He earned numerous accolades for the Rockies, being named 1995 Rocky Mountain News Rookie of the Year and the 1997 Rocky Mountain News Pitcher of the Year. (Themwc.com)
Padres claim Wilson, make roster moves May 16, 2009
Originally signed by the Florida Marlins as a third-round selection in the 1999 First-Year Player Draft, Wilson has appeared in 127 Major League games over parts of four seasons with the Marlins (2005), Washington Nationals (2007), Tampa Bay Devil Rays (2007) and Diamondbacks (2009). He is a career. (San Diego, TheInsiders.com)
Upton's homer rallies Rays past Indians 8-7 May 16, 2009
Save On Tampa Bay Devil Rays Tickets, Buy Devil Rays Tickets And Save. Compare Indian Tickets on sale by multiple vendors. (Yahoo News)
Marbut glad Lagreid found his stroke late May 13, 2009
Father Art was a catcher at Seattle University, and brother Tom was headed to WSU before he signed a pro contract with the Tampa Bay Devil Rays after catching at ODea immediately prior to Greg. Greg says Tom had some of the same good field, no hit reputation as Greg coming out of high school. (Cougfan.com)
MAVERICKS IN THE MAJOR LEAGUES: WEEK 3 UPDATE Apr 28, 2009
He threw an inning against the Tampa Bay Devil Rays (4/22) and made two appearances against the Los Angeles Angels (4/25, 4/26). Lowe has dominated opposing right-handed batters this season allowing a. (Utamavs.com)
Easter inspires throughout the Valley Apr 14, 2009
Morris, whose unlikely rise to the Tampa Bay Devil Rays inspired the Disney movie "The Rookie," told his faith story at Northside, where nearly 1,600 churchgoers filled each of two services Sunday. A Saturday service also was full. (Fresno Bee -- Lifestyle)
THERE IS NO 'WE' IN TEAM Apr 12, 2009
The first: Tampa Bay Devil Rays: 1, New York Yankees: 0. We're good. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Minnesota Twins release Portsmouth's Anderson Apr 3, 2009
He gave up three hits in his next inning, against a team of Tampa Bay Devil Rays minor-leaguers, and was summoned to retire one batter in a final outing. Shortly after, he got the news. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Steroid-users bad for the game, Morris says Apr 1, 2009
He was signed by the Tampa Bay Devil Rays and made it to the majors, finally, at age 35 ... His remarkable rise to the majors with the Tampa Bay Devil Rays (now known simply as the Rays) has been the subject of a movie and a book. (Sioux City Journal)
South Carolina State fans, get ready for a Shaq Attack Mar 21, 2009
Last year, he watched Tim Beckham come out of Griffin High and get drafted first overall in the MLB Amateur Draft by the Tampa Bay Devil Rays. I knew him pretty well, Barber said of Beckham. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Notify Security; Manny to Play Thursday Mar 11, 2009
YESTERDAY IN BASEBALL HISTORY: On March 9, 1995, baseball owners vote 28-0 to admit two new teams the Tampa Bay Devil Rays and the Arizona Diamondbacks for the 1998 season. DODGERS BLUE NOTES: The Brewers released P Eric Gagne. (Los Angeles, TheInsiders.com)
Royals' Waechter flies under radar Mar 4, 2009
" Waechter, 28, had always been a starter with the Tampa Bay Devil Rays. Over four years, 2003-06, he made 54 starts in his 60 games and had a 14-25 record with a 5.62 ERA. With the Rays, he was a local kid from St. Petersburg's Northeast High School, where he was a defensive back and quarterback as well as a baseball player. He took a football scholarship to the University of South Florida, but after the Rays made him a third-round pick in the 1999 First-Year Player Draft, he opted for... (MLB.com -- Kansas City Royals)
Baseball Travels West For Phoenix College Classic Feb 28, 2009
Notre Dame has recently have played at several pro parks, including three college games and the 2001 exhibition vs. the Tampa Bay Devil Rays at their spring training site, Florida Power Park, plus 2002, '04 and '05 games in Texas at both Dell Diamond (home of triple-A Astros affiliate Round Rock Express) and Wolff Stadium (double-A San Antonio Missions), plus '06-'09 games at Wolff and the 2008 Whataburger Classic at Whataburger Field (home of the double-A Corpus Christi Hooks, also an Astros... (Und.com)
The Man Who Warned Baseball About Steroids Feb 26, 2009
It was an expansion year, with the Tampa Bay Devil Rays and Arizona Diamondbacks adding two more television markets, $260 million in expansion fees, and another 324 games to the inventory of moneymaking possibilities. Attendance jumped 12%, with almost seven and a half million more people paying their way into ballparks. (Time.com)
How Did They Get Here? Feb 26, 2009
Acquired along with and Cory Lidle from the Kansas City Royals and Tampa Bay Devil Rays (three-way deal) for , , and Angel Berroa on January 8, 2001. Jason Giambi: Selected in the second round of the 1992 draft by the Oakland As out of Long Beach State; signed by the Oakland As as major league free agent on January 7, 2009. (Oakland, TheInsiders.com)
Spring preview Feb 20, 2009
The Baltimore Orioles look like they could be pretty good in a year or two but might not be ready to hang with the New York Yankees, Boston Red Sox and Tampa Bay Devil Rays in the AL East. Wieters, 22, is widely considered one of the game's outstanding prospects. (USA Today -- Sports)
Goooood morning Camelback Ranch Feb 15, 2009
Although the Dodgers sold the rights to Vero Beach as an affiliate for the 2007 and beyond season to the Tampa Bay Devil Rays, they still had a home base for Spring Training till their new home in Arizona, that is a twin facility shared with the Chicago White Sox could be finished. Spring Training is rapidly approaching and Dodger owner Frank McCourt, and White Sox owner Jerry Reinsdorf, have taken a tour or two of the new facilities. (Los Angeles, TheInsiders.com)
Motivated Wolves stay in hunt Feb 14, 2009
In the days leading up to the event, Ketelsen showed his wrestlers videos and read them articles about the 2008 Tampa Bay Devil Rays, who went from last place the previous season to the World Series the next. St. Paul's didn't need to go from worst to first, but it did hope to make a marked improvement. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Hudson: We need baseball soon Feb 13, 2009
51 number of days until the Boston Red Sox home opener versus the Tampa Bay Devil Rays: Monday, April 6, 2:05 pm. I need baseball soon. (Dover Sherborn Tab, MA)
