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Red Sox torch Garza Rays 115

Dave Johnson — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 09:00:41 +0000

A groan went through the visiting clubhouse Wednesday afternoon at Fenway Park when Nick Swisher gave the New York Yankees a win over Baltimore with a walk-off homer, meaning the Tampa Bay Rays could only keep pace with the Yankees and not close the gap on the division leaders with a win a few hours later against the Red Sox. No biggie. The Rays mood quickly returned to its normal state of upbeat as they prepared for the finale of the three-game

Hellickson racking up honors

Dave Johnson — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 09:00:40 +0000

Anyone else want to name Jeremy Hellickson their minor league player of the year? Sports Illustrated? The Sporting News? Car and Driver? One day after it was announced that the Tampa Bay Rays rookie right-hander was named minor league player of the year by Baseball America, USA Today did the same, announcing their minor league player of the year in todays addition. Hellickson, who was 12-3 with an International League-low 2.45 ERA for Triple A Durham

Marlins score 6 in eighth after spotting Phillies 100 lead

Dave Johnson — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 09:00:39 +0000

On most nights a six-run eighth means either a stirring comeback or comfortable victory. In a game where you spot the opponent 10 runs over the first seven innings, the feat becomes somewhat hollow. The Marlins Get your Marlins Tickets now! reminded their fans why they released lefty Nate Robertson, tagging him for six runs on four hits â€“ including a Gaby Sanchez three-run homer â€“ in the eighth. It only made their failed bid for a

Rays blow early lead lose 115 to Boston Red Sox in finale of season series

Dave Johnson — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 09:00:38 +0000

Gathered in front of the big-screen TV in the cramped Fenway Park visitors clubhouse Wednesday afternoon, the Rays hardly concealed their displeasure watching the Yankees rally from behind for another walkoff win. “We werent too happy about it,” pitcher James Shields said. And their day only got worse from there, ending in an ugly 11-5 loss to the Red Sox that sent them staggering into todays off day in Toronto having dropped two of three in

Marlins Sanabia Volstad forgo appeals of suspensions

Dave Johnson — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 09:00:37 +0000

As manager Edwin Rodriguez put it, the Marlins are going to have to be creative with their rotation. Injuries and pending suspensions will leave them a bit short-handed. Alex Sanabia, Anibal Sanchez and Chris Volstad are penciled in for the Nationals series starting Friday. Rodriguez said Sanabia and Volstad will begin serving their five- and six-game suspensions, respectively, the day after their starts. Andrew Miller, who started Wednesday against the

Marlins not expected to pursue free agent catcher Martinez

Dave Johnson — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 09:00:35 +0000

Depending on how his recovery from Tommy John surgery goes, John Baker may or may not be ready to start next season. Ronny Paulinos future with the organization is in doubt after testing positive for a banned substance and receiving a 50-game suspension. Prospects Brett Hayes and Brad Davis have held their own in limited duty, but at seasons end theyll have a combined 75 games or so of big league experience. The Marlins Get your Marlins Tickets now!

Jeremy Hellicksons problems stem from not working enough

Dave Johnson — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 09:00:34 +0000

RHP Jeremy Hellickson has struggled both times he has worked out of the bullpen. And the Rays think the problem stems from him not getting enough work overall. The rookie right-hander said the physical adjustment from starter to reliever hasnt been a problem, as he has had no trouble getting warmed up and ready to pitch. “I felt pretty good both times out; I felt really comfortable,” Hellickson said. “Things just havent gone my

Jays shot down by Rangers

Dave Johnson — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 09:00:33 +0000

Minutes after the Blue Jays 8-1 loss to the Texas Rangers on Wednesday night, Toronto starting pitcher Marc Rzepczynski reclined in a chair, his foot propped on a ledge, staring into his locker as a pack of reporters edged toward him. Rzepczynski had exited the game nearly two hours earlier, leaving after five innings, seven hits and three earned runs, but he remained in his workout gear all that time later. And he remained peeved, but not at this

Reeling Florida Marlins try to avoid total collapse

Dave Johnson — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 09:00:33 +0000

For a few hours Monday, the Marlins were soaring at a new altitude. After winning the first game of a doubleheader, they sat four games over .500, a season high-water mark even if it wasnt the upper stratosphere. Then they lost the second game to the Phillies. They lost to them again Tuesday. And Wednesday they were flattened by them like road kill, losing 10-6. Dont judge this one by the score. The Phillies had a 10-0 lead before the Marlins came up

Rangers Josh Hamilton conquers his demons

Dave Johnson — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 09:00:31 +0000

Its inspiring how far Josh Hamilton has come since that cool February morning in Sarasota, Fla., four springs ago. Speaking at a press conference to a small audience of baseball writers, including this columnist, the insanely talented young outfielder laid bare his tortured soul, the first step towards paving the way to an amazing, ongoing comeback from drug and alcohol addiction. The former North Carolina high school sensation was drafted first overall