Josh Hamilton hits his stride Jul 16, 2008
They were there when the Tampa Bay Devil Rays picked him No. 1 in the 1999 draft, giving him a $3. 96 million signing bonus. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Arizona State Selects FieldTurf For New Football Facility Jul 13, 2008
" More than 40 major NCAA universities have FieldTurf in their stadiums, including Nebraska, Michigan, Wisconsin, West Virginia, Washington, Oregon, Boston College, Rutgers, Kansas State, Louisville and Missouri. Twenty-one of the NFL's 32 teams use FieldTurf at their stadium and/or practice facility. In addition, MLB's Tampa Bay Devil Rays, Minnesota Twins and Toronto Blue Jays have FieldTurf at their respective stadiums. FieldTurf Tarkett is the largest entity in the sports surfacing industry... (Pac-10.org)
Secret of their success Jul 4, 2008
The 2007 Tampa Bay Devil Rays had , making outs on just 66. 2 percent of balls hit into play. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- MLB)
MLB Notebook: Rangers' Hamilton working to complete dream comeback (07/01/2008) Jul 1, 2008
96 million signing bonus from the Tampa Bay Devil Rays. He got clean in 2006, and, eventually ended up with Cincinnati. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
NCAA Division III Powerhouse Wisconsin-Whitewater Opts For FieldTurf Jun 28, 2008
In addition, MLB's Tampa Bay Devil Rays, Minnesota Twins and Toronto Blue Jays have FieldTurf at their respective stadiums. FieldTurf Tarkett is the largest entity in the sports surfacing industry and provides unparalleled leasing capabilities, engineering and manufacturing resources. (Primezone Releases)
Johnson gains measure of revenge as Cubs down Jays Jun 15, 2008
It was his shortest outing since July 12, 2007, at Boston and the most runs he has surrendered since June 5, 2007, against the Tampa Bay Devil Rays. Wells left the game after popping out to Lee in the bottom of the seventh inning. (USA Today -- Sports)
Three things: Rays getting the important outs Jun 14, 2008
ESPN - Rays getting outs when it matters most - MLB. Rays getting outs when it matters most - MLB. (ESPN -- Baseball)
Fantasy Corner Jun 9, 2008
The then-second baseman for the Tampa Bay Devil Rays came out of nowhere and quickly returned there after a disappointing 2006 season and virtually nonexistent 2007. Cantu probably still would be toiling in obscurity if it weren't for the deal that sent Miguel Cabrera from the Marlins to the Tigers. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Bartlesville’s Clement drafted by Oakland Jun 8, 2008
Clement, who also was courted by the Pittsburgh Pirates, Tampa Bay Devil Rays and Baltimore Orioles, said he s looking forward to playing pro baseball. As far as informing his friends and relatives, following the draft news, Clement got a break. (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)
McGregor, Schenk, Hudgens and Kirkland Selected in MLB First-Year Player Draft Jun 7, 2008
Neil Schenk was drafted by the 23rd round by the Tampa Bay Devil Rays ... Schenk was drafted by the Tampa Bay Devil Rays as the 683rd overall selection and Hudgens was picked up by the Cincinnati Reds as the 689th draft pick. (Gotigersgo.com)
TEAM REPS: Hall of Famers, ex-players, icons at draft Jun 6, 2008
1999: , OF, Tampa Bay Devil Rays (now with the Rangers). 2000: , 1B, Marlins (now with the Padres). (USA Today -- Sports)
FieldTurf Continues to be the Choice for Tulsa Jun 5, 2008
In addition, MLB's Tampa Bay Devil Rays, Minnesota Twins and Toronto Blue Jays have FieldTurf at their respective stadiums. With over 2500 installations in almost 50 countries, FieldTurf Tarkett is the largest entity in the sports surfacing industry and provides unparalleled leasing capabilities, engineering and manufacturing resources. (Tulsahurricane.com)
SCOUTING REPORT: Josh Hamilton's strengths and weaknesses Jun 5, 2008
Hamilton was selected by the from the then Tampa Bay Devil Rays in the 2006 Rule V draft, and then immediately traded to the Reds for cash. Hamilton's. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- MLB)
The Josh Hamilton Story Jun 4, 2008
He was the consensus national high school player of the year in 1999 and was selected by the Tampa Bay Devil Rays with the Number One overall pick. In his first year in the minors, Hamilton helped the Hudson Valley Renegades to their first and only New York Penn League title. (Suite101.com)
Former Major Leaguer Killed by Lightning Strike May 27, 2008
Gonzalez also played for the Tampa Bay Devil Rays, Boston Red Sox, New York Mets and Milwaukee Brewers. He made a combined 24 appearances for the Mets and Brewers in his final major league season in 2006. (Fox News)
2008 Phillips 66 Mountain West Conference Baseball Championship To Be Televised Live on The Mtn. May 20, 2008
with the championship game to be broadcast to a national audience via same-day tape delay on CBS C, Friday, May 23, at 10:30 p.m. CT. The 'If Necessary" contest will also be shown via same-day tape delay on CBS C, Saturday, May 24, at 7 p.m. CT. The 2008 Phillips 66 MWC Baseball Championship will be held May 20-24 at Lupton Stadium on the campus of TCU. To supplement the television coverage, live audio from institutional radio broadcasts will be available on the MWC Web site, along with live... (Themwc.com)
Kazmir Signs Extension May 15, 2008
com covers the Tampa Bay Devil Rays on the Scout. com Network You must enable client-side scripting on your browser via"Tools > Options" to use this site. (Tampa Bay, TheInsiders.com)
Lulay signs with Saints May 15, 2008
Wilk is co-founder of Champion Sports Medicine and is the rehabilitation consultant for the Tampa Bay Devil Rays. Brees came back from his injury to throw for a league-high 4,418 yards in 2006. (Bozeman Daily Chronicle)
Thinking big: Mike Christopher makes it to the majors and back May 12, 2008
He compares it to when Dennis Quaid got his shot at pitching for the Tampa Bay Devil Rays in the film The Rookie and walked into the locker room and saw his jersey. There s nothing like it, walking through those tunnels. (Petersburg Progress Index, VA)
Chiefs halt Bulls in Durham May 11, 2008
Bulls starter Jeff Niemann was sharp in his first outing since an April 18 start for the parent Tampa Bay Devil Rays. Neimann threw 25 of 32 pitches for strikes, allowed one hit and struck out four before reaching his three-inning limit. (Syracuse.com)
Yankee-Bosox dustup costly May 8, 2008
The Yankees ended up losing that game; the Red Sox also lost to the Tampa Bay Devil Rays. Sanborn arrived at the bar about 11 a.m., and Melendez showed up about 4 p.m. with his 82-year-old father and a friend, according to court records. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
* Franco to retire from major leagues after a 23-year career May 5, 2008
He also played for the Cleveland Indians, the Texas Rangers, the Chicago White Sox, the Milwaukee Brewers and Tampa Bay Devil Rays. This story has been viewed 180 times. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Commitment Profile: Jeff May May 5, 2008
"Jeff had a lot of offers from several schools and Carolina had not [yet] made an offer, recalled his father, Kenny, who coaches at South Granville and with the prestigious Dirtbags summer team, while also serving as an associate scout with the Tampa Bay Devil Rays. They had not made an offer and said they liked him and wanted to wait and so Jeff waited. He turned down several schools and waited on Carolina. They finally offered ... and Jeff committed. I tried to get him to look at... (InsideCarolina.com)
Franco, 49, finally calls it quits in baseball May 4, 2008
He also played for the Cleveland Indians, Texas Rangers, Chicago White Sox, Milwaukee Brewers and Tampa Bay Devil Rays. In Japan he played with the Chiba Lotte Marines, in South Korea with the Samsung Lions and in Mexico with the Angelopolis Tigers and the Quintana Roo Tigers. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Julio Franco retires May 4, 2008
The Associated Press Published on: 05/03/08. Mexico City Julio Franco finally called it quits. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Franco, 49, announces retirement from baseball May 4, 2008
Franco, 49, oldest to hit HR in majors, retires - MLB - SI.com. Posted: Saturday May 3, 2008 2:42PM; Updated: Saturday May 3, 2008 5:30PM. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Morning Leadoff Apr 23, 2008
He also tied the record for April homers, connecting in the second and ninth innings of the New York Yankees' 10-8 loss to Tampa Bay Devil Rays. Playback. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Offense carries Marlins to fast start Apr 22, 2008
"The guy is hitting in the six-hole, and he's hitting (.308) with a pretty good number of doubles. It's good, and hopefully we can keep it up. Cantu, signed as a free agent in the offseason from the Cincinnati Reds, had 28 home runs and 117 RBIs for the Tampa Bay Devil Rays in 2005, and has shown some flashes he is returning to that form this season. After a four-game stretch through Sunday in which he went 7-for-14 with three doubles and two walks, Cantu was hitting .308. Combine that with the... (MLB.com -- Florida Marlins)
St. Louis Cardinals ranked 9th most valuable franchise Apr 20, 2008
The Tampa Bay Devil Rays ranked No. 29 at $290 million, and the Florida Marlins were last at $256 million. Related Industry News. (St. Louis Business Journal, MO)
Irish Take Nation's Second Longest Active Winning Streak Into Key BIG EAST Series At West Virginia Apr 19, 2008
The Irish 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-'08 games at Wolff and the 2008 Whataburger Classic at Whataburger Field (home of the double-A Corpus Christi Hooks, also an Astros... (Und.com)
Forbes: Milwaukee Brewers value moves up ranks Apr 19, 2008
The Tampa Bay Devil Rays ranked No. 29 at $290 million, and the Florida Marlins were last at $256 million. The Chicago Cubs, one of the Brewers' biggest rivals in the National League, are for sale. (Milwaukee Business Journal, WI)
Running thrills, but MLB players need more Apr 17, 2008
While Pierre is trying to keep a grip on a regular job, Gathright, 26, has never been a big-league regular since he debuted with the Tampa Bay Devil Rays in 2004. Even before he got there, his speed was the stuff of legend, as was his jumping ability. (USA Today -- Sports)
Grizzly infielders are odd couple Apr 11, 2008
McClain has already gotten a taste, having appeared in 30 games with the Tampa Bay Devil Rays (1998), Chicago Cubs (2005) and San Francisco Giants (2007). That's compared to 1,644 games in the minors and 320 for the Seibu Lions (2001-04). (Fresno Bee -- Sports)
Crede's Blast Hits White Sox Past Minnesota; Phillies Down Reds Apr 9, 2008
KATHY WILLENS/Associated Press -- New York Yankees Mike Mussina delivers a pitch against the Tampa Bay Devil Rays in the second inning of their baseball game at Yankee Stadium in New York on Monday. The Yankees won, 6-1. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
Nomo yet to write final chapter Apr 6, 2008
He had a 3 1/2-year fling there, then began a nomadic trail that took him to the New York Mets, Milwaukee Brewers, Detroit Tigers, Boston Red Sox, back to the Dodgers and, finally, to the Tampa Bay Devil Rays in 2005. "All I can do is keep my body healthy and continue to play. It's been a while since 2005 and I look forward to throwing and to going to the playoffs," Nomo said through translator Shingo Matsubara. (MLB.com -- Kansas City Royals)
Japan trip good for A’s Mar 29, 2008
The Chicago Cubs and New York Mets split their two-game Japanese series in 2000, as did the New York Yankees and Tampa Bay Devil Rays in 2004. Since the teams arrived last week, the focus was on the Red Sox, coming off their second title in four seasons. (Yreka Siskiyou Daily News, CA)
Pettitte to begin season on DL Mar 29, 2008
Girardi expects Pettitte to be ready to pitch against the Tampa Bay Devil Rays next Saturday. "Everything's great," Girardi said. (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
Harden sends A's home smiling Mar 28, 2008
The Chicago Cubs and New York Mets split their Japanese series in 2000, as did the New York Yankees and Tampa Bay Devil Rays in 2004. Harden (1-0) helped the A's gain something from the trip. (Cleveland.com -- Sports)
SN: Dice-K's wild, bizarre start means little Mar 27, 2008
As a rookie last year, Matsuzaka was brilliant through early July, when an eight-inning win against the Tampa Bay Devil Rays pushed his record to 10-5 and lowered his ERA to 3. 53. (MSNBC -- Sports)
JayCee turf dedicated Mar 27, 2008
and used by the Tampa Bay Devil Rays. "I was sitting over there thinking about how this extends past baseball ... this is economic development," said Blake Benson, director of the Pittsburg Area Chamber of Commerce. (SunOnline)
A MAN OF TALENT, TATTOOS Mar 27, 2008
He made the Tampa Bay Devil Rays in 1999 as a reliever. Moylan was a pharmaceutical sales rep and former minor-league pitcher for the Minnesota Twins, who got his baseball fix playing in a weekend league with his mates. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Baseball: A's leave Tokyo tied for first Mar 27, 2008
The Chicago Cubs and New York Mets split their Japanese series in 2000, as did the New York Yankees and Tampa Bay Devil Rays in 2004. Boston began its World Series title defense with a 6-5, 10-inning victory Tuesday, helped by Manny Ramirez's tie-breaking, two-run double. (International Herald Tribune)
Ramirez's Four RBI Lead Boston Red Sox Over Oakland Athletics in Tokyo Mar 26, 2008
It was the third time that U.S. baseball opened its season in Japan, following games in 2000 between the New York Mets and Chicago Cubs and 2004 between the New York Yankees and Tampa Bay Devil Rays. The Red Sox had tied the game in the top of the ninth inning against Street on 's first career home run. (Bloomberg -- Japan)
MLB team changes name for 2008 season Mar 25, 2008
Anyway, the story I came across that I found interesting was a story about the Tampa Bay Devil Rays I mean the Tampa Bay Rays ... The Tampa Bay baseball team had been called the Tampa Bay Devil Rays since its induction into Major League Baseball about 10 or so years ago. (Brewton Standard, AL)
McCutchen: A lot to like Mar 25, 2008
In between, McCutchen also was selected by the Tampa Bay Devil Rays as a 21-year-old sophomore-eligible in the 2004 first-year player draft, then again the following June by the St. Louis Cardinals in the Round 12. Each of those times McCutchen chose to stay at Oklahoma, where in 2005 the Sooners defeated rival Nebraska and, in the process, handed some kid named Joba Chamberlain his first collegiate loss. (NJ.com -- Times)
Baseball season is here, just don't hit the snooze button Mar 23, 2008
Maybe it was the fact that they lost more games than even the Pirates last year, but the Tampa Bay Devil Rays underwent a full blown exorcism in the offseason, unceremoniously dropping the Devil from their identity and going forward as simply the Rays. You'd think with all the crap that's on TV, the exorcism of the Devil Rays would have merited at least a 30-minute look-in on DPC, the Demonic Possession Channel. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Dice-K Mania Resurfaces Mar 21, 2008
The season began in Japan twice before in 2000 with the New York Mets playing the Chicago Cubs and in 2004 with the New York Yankees facing the Tampa Bay Devil Rays. Both two-game series ended in splits. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Giants' Wynn leads by example Mar 21, 2008
In his 11th season, Winn learned how to be a professional during his first three years with the Tampa Bay Devil Rays. He watched veterans Fred McGriff, Quinton McCracken, Greg Vaughn and John Flaherty, paying close attention to how they handled themselves on and off the field. (AZCentral -- Sports)
This big baseball fan missed a major baseball story Mar 20, 2008
The Tampa Bay Devil Rays are shaking things up in St. Petersburg with the announcement of a new home for the Rays. This is the final season the Rays will hold spring training at Al Lang Field at Progressive Energy Stadium. (Florida Times-Union)
It's A Numbers Game Mar 17, 2008
289 batting average in two years with the Tampa Bay Devil Rays). Boggs' No. 26 hasn't even been retired in Boston, where he won five batting titles. (Forbes)
AL East Preview: Rays Mar 2, 2008
But even the NFL Films crew couldnt work magic with The Tampa Bay Devil Rays: The First 10 Years. . (Boston, TheInsiders.com)
Thomas back home in the state of Texas Feb 29, 2008
Nothing catchy about Tampa Bay Devil Rays, even with the rhyming first and second names. The Rays, who are perennial basement dwellers in the American League East, are trying to rehap their image with the new name, but they will apprarently keep the mantra ray mascot in the secondary logo. (Rosenberg Herald-Coaster, TX)
Towers able to pen a masterpiece Feb 27, 2008
Shortly after the Padres completed their revised deal in November, Towers fielded a call from the Tampa Bay Devil Rays inquiring about Bell's availability. I probably would have been an All-Star and dominated over there, Bell said, but I'm happy to be with a team that can pitch and compete for a division title every year. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Men's Vogue: Ellsbury just getting warmed up Feb 23, 2008
"I think that just seeing things on the reservation, like fights and stuff like that, it matures you a little quicker." In high school he tri-lettered in baseball, basketball, and football, and when he quit football after his sophomore year to focus on America's pastime, the local faithful were not pleased: "I got rode on so hard. My house got egged just because I stopped." The Tampa Bay Devil Rays drafted him in 2002, but he turned them down for Oregon State University, and three years later,... (MSNBC -- Sports)
Can Rays Rely on Percival? Feb 19, 2008
com covers the Tampa Bay Devil Rays on the Scout ... Watching the 2008 Tampa Bay Devil Rays will be like watching Natalie Portman in "Beautiful Girls." You know she is going to be hot when she grows up, but part of you wonders if it is OK to look at a 14-year-old that way. (Tampa Bay, TheInsiders.com)
Hard Ball In The Beltway Feb 14, 2008
Tom Davis, the committee's ranking Republican, labeled a question posed to Clemens on a technical medical matter as "lynching." Davis then attacked McNamee's fuzzy memory of a 1998 incident in the Tampa Bay Devil Rays clubhouse. McNamee claims a Toronto Blue Jays trainer told him that Clemens had developed a skin abscess. (Forbes -- Business)
Trachsel Agrees To Contract With Orioles Feb 12, 2008
32 ERA with the Cubs, Orioles, New York Mets, Toronto Blue Jays and Tampa Bay Devil Rays. Baltimore also agreed to one-year contracts with left-hander Garrett Olson and outfielder Luke Scott. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Election '08 (to an 8-year-old) Feb 8, 2008
Republicans and Democrats are just teams, like the Washington Nationals and his beloved Tampa Bay Devil Rays. But he doesn't quite get that sports and politics aren't the same. (Christian Science Monitor -- USA)
Mets Great Ed Kranepool to Headline Mohawks Hall of Fame Night Feb 7, 2008
On the Mohawks side, being enshrined will be former coach and team owner, the late Bob Bellizzi, as well former Mohawks player, professional player, and current Tampa Bay Devil Rays coach Matt Quatraro ... He was a high draft pick by the Tampa Bay Devil Rays and made it all the way into AAA baseball for the Rays. (FOX23 News, NY)
Baseball talk heats up Feb 3, 2008
Litsch began his career around professional baseball as a bat boy for the Tampa Bay Devil Rays. He even got to pitch against Carl Crawford, one of the players he was a bat boy for, as a player for Toronto last summer. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
EMC Joins MLB Marketing Push Jan 24, 2008
MLB has already opened its season twice to sellout crowds with two-game sets at Tokyo Dome in 2000 when the New York Mets played the Chicago Cubs, and in 2004 when the New York Yankees played the Tampa Bay Devil Rays. . (AdWeek)
New radio station for Durham Bulls Jan 24, 2008
The Bulls, the Tampa Bay Devil Rays' Triple-A affiliate, ended their relationship with 620 AM The Bull. "Admittedly, this is the end of an era for us," Birling said, "... It's unfortunate we couldn't come to an agreement, but it has been a great partnership and I thank them for all the years we worked together."The Bulls' relationship with 620 AM actually dates to 1947. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Beach Council Agrees To Sell Land For Indoor Sports Facility Jan 24, 2008
The buyers include Hampton Roads natives Michael Cuddyer of the Minnesota Twins; B.J. Upton of the Tampa Bay Devil Rays; Upton's younger brother Justin, of the Arizona Diamondbacks; and Tim Hummel, a former Cincinnati Reds infielder who played at Old Dominion University. (Copyright 2008 by The Associated Press. (WTKR.com, VA)
Rangers reload in the outfield Jan 24, 2008
A former No. 1 overall First-Year Player Draft pick by the Tampa Bay Devil Rays, Hamilton, 26, had a once-promising career thrown off course by well-documented personal problems with substance abuse. But, after being acquired by the Cincinnati Reds, he was able to overcome his difficult history and hit. (MLB.com -- Texas Rangers)
Tiger Baseball Presents: An Evening with Jim Jan 20, 2008
They captured the title and Morris kept his end of the bargain, trying out for the Tampa Bay Devil Rays. Despite his age, and several arm surgeries, Morris was clocked at 98 mph and eventually signed a pro contract with the Devil Rays at the young age of 35. (Gotigersgo.com)
