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The Tampa Bay Rays’ Rocco Baldelli, who was diagnosed recently with the relatively obscure mitochondrial disease, is an inspiration for children with the incurable disorder.

Posted Thursday, October 16, 2008 1:32 PM from NYT > Sports | 0 Comments

Filed under: Baseball, Athletics and Sports, Boston Red Sox, Tampa Bay Rays, American League, Playoff Games, Baldelli, Rocco, Schwarz, Alan

Playoff Analysis: An Echo in the Middle of the Red Sox’ Lineup

David Ortiz, the hero of so many Octobers for the Boston Red Sox, has driven in just one run in seven postseason games and has not hit a home run in his last 14.

Posted Tuesday, October 14, 2008 12:15 PM from NYT > Sports | 0 Comments

Filed under: Baseball, Philadelphia Phillies, Boston Red Sox, Tampa Bay Rays, Los Angeles Dodgers, American League

Sports of The Times: Display of Power Knocks the Air Out of Fenway

In the quiet of a stunned Fenway Park, you could almost hear the Rays re-introducing themselves to New England as the champions of the American League East.

Posted Monday, October 13, 2008 10:05 PM from NYT > Sports | 0 Comments

Filed under: Baseball, Boston Red Sox, Tampa Bay Rays, American League, Playoff Games

Playoff Analysis: Inspiration or Folly, Depending on the Outcome

This October, managers have been particularly aggressive against the Red Sox, raising the question of whether teams feel the need to be more assertive against the big kids on the block.

Posted Monday, October 13, 2008 11:55 AM from NYT > Sports | 0 Comments

Filed under: Baseball, Francona, Terry, Boston Red Sox, Tampa Bay Rays, American League, World Series, Youkilis, Kevin, Maddon, Joe, Schwarz, Alan, Perez, Fernando, Scioscia, Mike, Timlin, Mike

Rays 9, Red Sox 8: In Long Night of Home Runs, Upton’s Sacrifice Pulls Rays Even

When B. J. Upton’s sacrifice fly delivered pinch-runner Fernando Perez from the third base, the Rays prevailed, in 11 innings in Game 2 of the A.L.C.S.

Posted Sunday, October 12, 2008 2:24 AM from NYT > Sports | 0 Comments

Filed under: Boston Red Sox, Tampa Bay Rays, American League, Playoff Games, Upton, B J, Perez, Fernando

Baseball Playoff Analysis: As a Backup, Cora Is Ready for Everything

The Red Sox’ Alex Cora is a backup, er, utility infielder who waits more than he plays. But like so many players who have made the ultimate difference in the playoffs, he must be ready to produce at a moment’s notice.

Posted Friday, October 10, 2008 11:09 AM from NYT > Sports | 0 Comments

Filed under: Baseball, Boston Red Sox, Tampa Bay Rays, American League, Lugo, Julio, Curry, Jack, Lowell, Mike, Cora, Alex

After 3,846 Days, It’s the Rays’ Time

The American League Championship Series is about the storied Red Sox trying to subdue the storybook Rays, who took a long time to crawl from their first major league game to Friday night’s opener.

Posted Thursday, October 09, 2008 9:21 PM from NYT > Sports | 0 Comments

Filed under: Baseball, New York Yankees, Boston Red Sox, Tampa Bay Rays, American League, Playoff Games

Baseball Playoff Analysis: The Rays Had a Plan, and Stuck to It

After finishing last in the American League East in each of the past three seasons, the Tampa Bay Rays’ patience — and league-low $44 million payroll — earned them an appearance in the A.L. Championship Series.

Posted Tuesday, October 07, 2008 10:26 AM from NYT > Sports | 0 Comments

Filed under: Baseball, Boston Red Sox, Tampa Bay Rays, Kazmir, Scott, American League, Chicago White Sox, Maddon, Joe, Pena, Carlos, Schwarz, Alan, Longoria, Evan, Castilla, Vinny, White, Matt, Vaughn, Greg

Two Dramatic Victories Fuel the Rays’ Playoff Drive

The Tampa Bay Rays arrived in New York, fresh from their two consecutive wins over the Boston Red Sox, which boosted their lead in the A.L. East to 2 ½ games.

Posted Friday, September 12, 2008 12:01 AM from NYT > Sports | 0 Comments

Filed under: Baseball, New York Yankees, Boston Red Sox, Tampa Bay Rays, American League