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MLB bests and worsts, who’s hot and who’s not: <p><strong><span class="subhead">American League</span></strong><p/><strong>Best team:</strong>It doesn’t look as though the New York Yankees are going to get any competition in the AL East, but they still have something to shoot for. New York is in a heated race with the Los Angeles Angels for the best record in baseball. The Yankees entered their series against Boston with three more wins than the Angels.<p/><strong>Rising:</strong>Few teams do a better job of manufacturing runs than the Tampa Bay Rays. Entering Saturday’s games, Tampa Bay was fifth in the AL in batting average, and fourth in runs scored. The Rays’ ability to steal bases helps. The Rays have 38 more steals than their closest competitor. Carl Crawford and B.J. Upton have accounted for 89 of the steals.<p/><strong>Falling:</strong>It hasn’t been a real good month for the Toronto Blue Jays. First, they couldn’t trade Roy Halladay. Then, they went into the tank in the East. Halladay hasn’t been the same since the July 31 trade deadline. He’s 2-2, and has allowed 35 hits in 30 innings pitched.<p/><strong>Worst team:</strong>The offense in Kansas City has been wretched. The Royals have a chance to pull off the Triple Crown for offensive ineptitude. They entered Saturday with the worst batting average and fewest RBI in the AL and were next-to-last in homers. Oakland had four fewer homers.<p/><strong><span class="subhead">National League</span></strong><p/><strong>Best team:</strong>The Philadelphia Phillies have wrestled this spot away from the Los Angeles Dodgers, and their trade for Cliff Lee has a lot to do with that. Lee is having a CC Sabathia-like effect with the Phillies. He’s won all four of his starts with Philly and has allowed three earned runs.<p/><strong>Rising:</strong>The St. Louis Cardinals have had enough of the logjam in the Central, and have left the competition to fight it out for the wild card. The Cardinals won eight of 10 games to build the biggest lead in the Central. Albert Pujols, who will repeat at MVP, leads the league in homers and is second in RBI.<p/><strong>Falling:</strong>Shaking up the roster in Milwaukee didn’t exactly jump start the Brewers. Getting rid of Bill Hall and demoting J.J. Hardy hasn’t had the desired effect as Milwaukee entered the weekend 10 games behind St. Louis and four games under .500.<p/><strong>Worst team:</strong>The Washington Nationals are coming back to earth after playing .900 baseball for nearly two weeks. But they can take solace in that they’ve accomplished their No. 1 goal for the season— signing No. 1 pick Stephen Strasburg.<p/><strong><span class="subhead">Who’s hot</span></strong><p/><strong>OF Julio Borbon, Texas Rangers:</strong>Borbon is really making it tough for the Rangers to take it slow with him. From Aug. 15 until Thursday, Borbon made five starts and had 13 hits and seven stolen bases. He went into the Tampa Bay series carrying a .485 average.<p/><strong><span class="subhead">Who’s not</span></strong><p/><strong>RHP Joba Chamberlain, New York Yankees:</strong>Chamberlain allowed four runs in each of three consecutive starts, and put the bullpen in a bind by pitching 16 innings in those starts.</p>
Rays' Crawford solves Greinke: ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Carl Crawford had three hits and three RBIs and stole his 49th base of the season, leading the Tampa Bay Rays past the Kansas City Royals, 10-4, yesterday.
Crawford adding to Hall of Fame gear: Carl Crawford won the MVP Award at this year's All-Star Game in St. Louis by virtue of the home run he stole with his glove, which the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum wanted for display. But not so fast, said the Rays left fielder.
Great catch: Crawford grabs All-Star MVP award: Carl Crawford raced back to the left-field fence and leaped, his glove barely extending over the 8-foot wall.
AL holds off NL to claim All-Star Game: Carl Crawford's glove and one of the great bullpens in All-Star history helped save the American League's streak.
Un-D-lievable: Crawford wins All-Star MVP: For his leaping catch that robbed Brad Hawpe of a homer in the seventh inning on Tuesday, Carl Crawford was named MVP at the 80th All-Star Game.
Crawford's All-Star catch no surprise: Carl Crawford's Q rating might just take a considerable leap in the wake of his performance Tuesday night at Busch Stadium in the 80th edition of the Midsummer Classic.
Crawford, bullpen lead AL to 4-3 win over NL: ST. LOUIS (AP) -- Carl Crawford's glove and one of the great bullpens in All-Star history helped save the American League's streak. Crawford pulled back a home run with a leaping grab an inning before Curtis Granderson tripled and scored the tiebreaking run in the eighth, giving the AL a 4-3 victory Tuesday night at the new Busch Stadium....
Great catch: Crawford grabs All-Star MVP award: ST. LOUIS (AP) -- Carl Crawford helped carry Tampa Bay from the American League basement to an improbable pennant....
80th All-Star Game: AL 4, NL 3 / American ingenuity / Lincecum gives up 2 runs in 1st; NL drought hits 13: Tim Lincecum showed up this time. But for the second straight year, he wasn't himself. His body wasn't too worn out. It was too amped up. Lincecum was long removed from the 80th All-Star Game when it was decided on Carl Crawford's jumping and Curtis...
AL continues dominance with All-Star win over NL: The American League has won its seventh straight All-Star game, beating the National League 4-3 behind a terrific catch by Carl Crawford and a trio of bullpen aces.
Houston native Crawford enjoying successful Rays team: Carl Crawford's third All-Star Game tonight is nothing like his other two because this one comes nine months after his Tampa Bay Rays won the American League pennant.
AL holds off NL for 6th consecutive All-Star Game win: Carl Crawford's glove and one of the great bullpens in All-Star history helped save the American League's streak.
Crawford grabs All-Star MVP award: Carl Crawford raced back to the left-field fence and leaped, his glove barely extending over the 8-foot wall.
AL beats NL for 7th consecutive All-Star win: Carl Crawford's glove and a dominant bullpen helped save the AL's streak.
Great catch: Crawford grabs All-Star MVP award: Carl Crawford helped carry Tampa Bay from the American League basement to an improbable pennant.
Carl Crawford grabs All-Star MVP award: Carl Crawford raced back to the left-field fence and leaped, his glove barely extending over the 8-foot wall. For a moment, everyone waited...
Granderson, All-Stars ready for presidential pitch: David Wright would like to talk ACC hoops. Carl Crawford hopes for a picture. Albert Pujols wants a nice, easy toss. President Barack Obama is set to throw out the ceremonial first ball at Tuesday night's All-Star game, and players already are pitching for an opportunity to greet him.
Rays ruin Halladay's return and top Blue Jays: Carl Crawford and Pat Burrell homered and the Tampa Bays Rays ruined Roy Halladay's return with their sixth straight victory, 4-1 over the Toronto Blue Jays on Monday night.
Rays ruin Halladay's return to Jays: TORONTO - Carl Crawford and Pat Burrell homered, and the Tampa Bays Rays ruined Roy Halladay's return with their sixth straight victory, 4-1, over the Toronto Blue Jays last night.
Jays' Halladay struggles in return from injury: Carl Crawford and Pat Burrell homered and the Tampa Bay Rays ruined Roy Halladay's return from injury with their sixth straight victory, 4-1 over the Blue Jays last night in Toronto.
Upton homers, drives in four for Rays in win over Mets: B.J. Upton homered and matched a career high with four RBI, Carl Crawford drove in a pair of runs and the Tampa Bay Rays broke out of an offensive slumber with a 10-6 victory over the New York Mets on a soggy Sunday.
Rays turn on power, walk off over A's: Carl Crawford hit a walk-off RBI single in the ninth inning, and the Rays came from behind to beat the A's, 6-5, in Thursday's series finale at Tropicana Field.
Burrell, Crawford likely to dodge DL: Rays designated hitter Pat Burrell and outfielder Carl Crawford were both nursing injuries Thursday night and neither was in the lineup against the Indians.
Crawford exits game with sore shoulder: Carl Crawford had to leave Wednesday night's game with the Orioles due to a bruised right shoulder.
Putting up zeroes isn't always a bad thing for big leaguers: Frank Francisco and Carl Crawford are all too happy with their zeroes. David Ortiz can't wait to get rid of his. Bengie Molina and Bobby Abreu don't seem too disturbed by theirs.
Bruised shoulder sidelines Rays'Crawford: Tampa Bay Rays left fielder Carl Crawford left Wednesday night's game against the Baltimore Orioles after 4 1/2 innings with a bruised right shoulder.
Rays update: The Orioles get another shot at slowing budding superstar Evan Longoria, who leads the American League in doubles, RBIs, total bases, extra-base hits and slugging percentage, and is second to teammate Carlos Pena in home runs. Longoria is hitting .476 (10-for-21) with three doubles, four homers and nine RBIs in five games against the Orioles. Carl Crawford hasn't been thrown out in 22 steal attempts. Center fielder B.J. Upton is looking for his first home run of the season. The Orioles are 3-2 against the Rays and are one win from eclipsing their win total against them during all last year.
MLB best and worst teams, hot and not players: Best team:The Toronto Blue Jays continue to get offensive production from unlikely sources. Second baseman Aaron Hill has a team-high eight home runs and 28 RBI. And light-hitting shortstop Marco Scutaro has shown surprising pop with five home runs and a team-high 31 runs.Rising:The Ron Washington watch is over for the Texas Rangers. They ran off five consecutive victories, with three coming on the road, to move into first place in the West. Starting pitchers recorded victories in four of the games, and Vicente Padilla was dominant in his no-decision.Falling:What happened to the starting pitching that was supposed to carry the Minnesota Twins? Kevin Slowey has four victories, but Francisco Liriano, Glen Perkins, Nick Blackburn and Scott Baker have combined for just five victories in 23 starts. That won’t get it done in a balanced Central.Worst team:The Cleveland Indians continue to make news for all the wrong reasons. Thursday night the Tribe helped Boston tie a modern-day record as the Red Sox scored 12 runs in an inning before an out was recorded. The really bad news was that the Indians led 2-1 before that inning.National LeagueBest team:The Los Angeles Dodgers must prove they can win without Manny Ramirez. The first step didn’t go well as LA blew a six-run lead against Washington on Thursday and lost for the first time at home. The offense is good enough to overcome the loss of Ramirez, but there’s a lot of pressure on his replacement in left, light-hitting Juan Pierre.Rising:The Chicago Cubs are already driving their fans crazy. They were bad at the end of April, but then won six of seven to start May. With Aramis Ramirez out, Chicago has to get Derrek Lee and Milton Bradley healthy and productive. Lee was hitting .209, which looks downright beautiful compared to Bradley(.143 after his first 20 games).Falling:The feel-good start for the Pittsburgh Pirates went away with a five-game losing streak in which their pitching was fine but their offense was hideous. The streak started with a shutout, and Pittsburgh totaled just 13 runs in the five games.Worst team:The Washington Nationals have had their highlight for the season. That came Thursday night when they rallied from a six-run deficit to hand the Dodgers their first home loss of the season.Who’s hotTampa Bay Rays outfielder Carl Crawford is doing his best Rickey Henderson impersonation. Crawford tied the record with six steals in a game last weekend against Boston and didn’t stop there. During a nine-game span, he stole 14 bases.Who’s notBoston Red Sox ace Josh Beckett is suddenly very hittable. Beckett won his last start against the New York Yankees, but gave up 10 hits. That’s been par for the course for the Texan, who has surrendered 10 hits in each of his last three starts and has a 6.75 ERA.
Crawford's shoes enter Hall exhibit: The shoes Carl Crawford used to tie a Major League record with six steals Sunday arrived at the Hall of Fame on Friday while all-time steals leader Rickey Henderson was on a tour of the Hall.
Limited Rivera allows historic homers: When Carl Crawford and Evan Longoria hit back-to-back home runs off Mariano Rivera in the ninth inning Thursday, they accomplished something that seemed unlikely to ever be done.
Longoria, Crawford spark Rays as Yankees suffer fifth loss in a row: Mariano Rivera gave up home runs to consecutive batters for the first time in his major league career, with Carl Crawford and ...
Crawford's 6 steals ties record as Rays edge BoSox: Carl Crawford noticed the buzz, but had no clue what the fuss was all about.
He allows that it's a problem: ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - While the six stolen bases by Carl Crawford yesterday - tying a modern major league record - didn't help Boston's record on steals, it was just one very bad day in what has been a season of too much running. Jason Varitek leads the majors with 26 stolen bases allowed, six more than San Diego's Nick ...
Crawford swipes 6 bases in Rays win: Carl Crawford slid into second base, tying a modern major league record with six stolen bases. The crowd of 32,332 roared, and the Tampa Bay Rays immediately flashed a message on the scoreboard acknowledging the feat.
Crawford has four hits as Rays rout Mariners 9-3: SEATTLE (AP) -- Carl Crawford had four hits and Evan Longoria had three to back the strong pitching of rookie Jeff Niemann, and the Tampa Bay Rays finally scored big without a home run in a 9-3 victory over the Seattle Mariners Wednesday night....
Longoria gets 100th career RBI in Rays' win: Carl Crawford had four hits and Evan Longoria had three to back the strong pitching of rookie Jeff Niemann, and the Tampa Bay Rays finally scored big without a home run in a 9-3 victory over the Seattle Mariners on Wednesday night.
Healthy Carl Crawford eyes big season with Rays: Carl Crawford stood in front of his locker, fiddling with a bat and talking about how nice spring training feels compared to the past six he spent with the Tampa Bay Rays.
Baseball: Davis honors Crawford: When Tampa Bay Devil Rays leftfielder Carl Crawford walked through the Jefferson Davis inflatable panther Nov. 15, it felt like déjà vu. After all, Crawford, who graduated in 1999, played football, basketball and baseball for his alma mater. Fans were cheering him on. But this time it was different. Crawford was present as the school retired his high school baseball jersey.
Hot Stove roundup: Rox ready to deal?: The Rockies need pitching, while the Rays need a power-hitting outfielder. The Rockies are willing to dump Matt Holliday and the Rays consider Andy Sonnanstine and Edwin Jackson expendable. Throw in Carl Crawford and there is possibly the basis of a deal.
Moyer not rewarded for diving play: Jamie Moyer made an amazing play on Carl Crawford's grounder in the seventh, but Crawford was ruled safe and he would later score. Replays, though, showed Crawford was out.
Speedy Rays set postseason steals record (AP): Carl Crawford dragged a bunt and zipped up the first-base line, trying to get Tampa Bay going with his sensational speed. Close play at the bag. Safe! And then the television replay -- he should have been called out. Crawford's seventh-inning single and B.J. Upton's daring dash around the bases moments later helped the Rays rally early Sunday before losing 5-4 to Philadelphia in Game 3 of the World...
MLB lauds RBI youth before Game 2: Before Carl Crawford took the field on Thursday night, the Rays outfielder was on hand to greet young members of Reviving Baseball in Inner Cities (RBI), a program Crawford was a part of while growing up in Houston.
Phillies unable to bring runners home (AP):
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Instead of choking up on his bat, Jimmy Rollins tightened up. So did Ryan Howard and the rest of the Philadelphia Phillies' big hitters. The NL champions couldn't play small ball during the regular season, and they sure aren't doing it now. Rollins failed to get the ball out of the infield as the Phillies' woes with runners on base worsened Thursday night in a 4-2 loss to Tampa Bay that evened the...
Crawford ups Rays' long-ball total: Carl Crawford homered in the fourth inning for the Rays in Game 1 of the World Series on Wednesday, giving his club 23 home runs as it slugs through the franchise's first postseason.
Rays, Phils help change face of Series: ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) -- Look around this World Series and it's easy to spot all the newcomers - Ryan Howard, Jimmy Rollins, Carl Crawford, B.J. Upton and David Price, eager to get a huge hit or throw a perfect pitch....
There's a new look in October as African American players take prominent role in America's pastime: ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. -- Look around this World Series and it's easy to spot all the newcomers -- Ryan Howard, Jimmy Rollins, Carl Crawford, B.J.
Rays, Phils help change face of Series: Look around this World Series and it's easy to spot all the newcomers - Ryan Howard, Jimmy Rollins, Carl Crawford, B.J. Upton and David Price, eager to get a huge hit or throw a perfect pitch.
Black players in World Series spotlight (AP): Look around this World Series and it's easy to spot all the newcomers -- Ryan Howard, Jimmy Rollins, Carl Crawford, B.J. Upton and David Price, eager to get a huge hit or throw a perfect pitch. To Billy Reed, they've already made a big difference. Reed coached Dwight Gooden, Gary Sheffield and many more future big leaguers as boys across the bay in Tampa.
Crawford lends advice to students: Following Tuesday's pre-World Series workout, Rays outfielder Carl Crawford went back to school. The outfielder looked right at home joining kids from the John Hopkins Middle School in St. Petersburg for a pep rally in support of the Rays' quest for a World Series title.
Rays traveled rocky road to World Series: Carl Crawford has been a member of the Tampa Bay Rays organization since 1999, so the outfielder has heard more jokes about the nearly empty ballpark, 100-loss seasons and record futility than he cares to remember.
Josh Hamilton spares no detail in his book: - There were times when Josh Hamilton imagined playing alongside old Tampa Bay pals Carl Crawford and Rocco Baldelli in the World Series. Like the devil's head inked on the crook of his left elbow - one of his 26 tattoos - those thoughts faded. "That would'...
Players in the World Series with ties to Texas:
Texas ties
Players, coaches and key front-office personnel who are either from Texas, went to college in the Lone Star State or have spent time with the Rangers:PhilliesClay Condrey, RHP:Texas native went to Navasota High and Angelina CC in Lufkin.Dallas Green, senior advisor to GM:Pitched the 1965 season for the Washington Senators, who later became the Rangers.Charley Kerfeld, special assistant to GM:A former Astros closer, was special assistant to GM with Rangers in 2006.Gordon Lakey, director of major-league scouting:Austin native went to Texas and lives in Barker.Davey Lopes, first-base coach:Held same spot with Rangers from 1988-1991 and also served as dugout coach.Jamie Moyer, LHP:Acquired with Rafael Palmeiro from Cubs, pitched for the Rangers way back in 1989 and 1990.Dickie Noles, employee assistance:Spent part of two seasons pitching for the Rangers in 1984 and 1985.Steve Smith, third-base coach: Worked in same capacity for Rangers from 2002-2006 and was also the fielding coach.Matt Stairs, OF:The journeyman played 26 games for the Rangers late in 2006, hitting .210 with three homers.RaysCarl Crawford, LF:The Houston native was drafted in the second round in 1999 out of Jeff Davis High.Andrew Friedman, executive vice president of baseball operations:Houston native played at Tulane.Steve Henderson, hitting coach:From Houston, Henderson graduated from Prairie View and was drafted in 1974.Jim Hickey, pitching coach:A first-team All-American at UT-Pan American in 1983.Scott Kazmir, LHP:The 2002 High School Player of the Year after going 11-2 with a 0.37 ERA at Cy Falls High in Houston.J.P. Howell, LHP:31st overall pick in 2004 after helping Texas to the College World Series.Dave Martinez, bench coach:The Rangers were one of four teams he played for in 2000.Once addicted, Rangers' Hamilton recounts his ray of hope: There were times when Josh Hamilton imagined playing alongside old Tampa Bay pals Carl Crawford and Rocco Baldelli in the World ...
Crawford in middle of frustrations: Carl Crawford found himself in a lot of the action in Game 1 of the ALCS on Friday night. Unfortunately for Crawford and the Rays, none of what he did panned out for a win against the visiting Red Sox.
ALCS tidbits: Game 1: Matsuzaka should just patent his Houdini impression; the right-hander simply has a knack for getting out of troubling spots. Dice-K walked the bases loaded in a 27-pitch first inning but got Cliff Floyd to ground to second base, then he ran his pitch count to 91 before Carl Crawford broke up a no-hitter in the seventh.
Rays fail in key spots in ALCS opener (AP): Evan Longoria and Cliff Floyd failed to come through in key at-bats. Carl Crawford barely missed a sliding catch. James Shields was outpitched by Daisuke Matsuzaka. Finally resembling the playoff newcomers they are, the young Rays fell just short several times Friday night during a 2-0 loss to the Boston Red Sox in the AL championship series opener.
Crawford expected to play in ALDS: Carl Crawford went 2-for-3 with a triple and a run scored in an instructional league game on Tuesday afternoon at Tropicana Field -- and assuming all goes well in Wednesday's workout -- the Rays are expected to have Crawford back for the first round of the postseason.
Rays closing in on playoff roster: With the Rays needing to finalize their playoff roster by Thursday, manager Joe Maddon has some decisions to make -- especially regarding Carl Crawford and Troy Percival.
Crawford plays in instructional game: Trying to prove he's healthy enough to be on the Rays' playoff roster, Carl Crawford played in an instructional league game at Tropicana Field on Monday.
Crawford takes batting practice: Carl Crawford took batting practice for the first time since his hand injury Saturday, and the results were encouraging.
Report: Crawford's return for ALDS not promising: Tampa Bay Rays left fielder Carl Crawford isn't likely to return for the American League Divisional Series, the Tampa Tribune reported.
Crawford eager to return for Rays: Rays left fielder Carl Crawford made the road trip and felt good enough to state his case to manager Joe Maddon to get back on the field.
Crawford out for rest of regular season: If they Rays are going to notch a trip to the postseason, they are going to have to do it without Carl Crawford.
Stats show Rays not as good as recent run indicates: When Carl Crawford landed on the disabled list Aug. 10 and Evan Longoria followed him the next day, many fans figured there would be no "happily ever after" ending to the Tampa Bay Rays' season.
Crawford hopeful about return to Rays: Carl Crawford wore a cast and brought along a positive outlook to Tropicana Field in his first appearance since undergoing finger surgery on Aug. 14.
Crawford has successful finger surgery: According to Rays spokesman Chris Costello, Carl Crawford's surgery to repair a subluxation of his right middle finger tendon"went well."
Surgery will sideline Rays' Crawford 6 to 8 weeks: Tampa Bay's Carl Crawford will undergo surgery on his right hand Thursday and will be sidelined at least until the final series of the regular season maybe longer.
Fantasy spin: Fill-ins may have value: Rays outfielder Rocco Baldelli, who hadn't played in the major leagues before Sunday since May 2007, went back into the lineup when Carl Crawford went on the disabled list with a hand injury. He won't duplicate Crawford's production, but he could serve as an adequate fill-in if Crawford's recovery is quick.
Surgery will sideline Rays' Crawford 6 to 8 weeks: ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) -- Tampa Bay's Carl Crawford will undergo surgery on his right hand Thursday and will be sidelined at least until the final series of the regular season - maybe longer....
Rays' Crawford to have surgery, miss 6-8 weeks: The Tampa Bay Rays' Carl Crawford will undergo surgery on his right hand today and will be sidelined at least until the final series of the regular season - maybe longer.
AL | Carl Crawford to have surgery; Mike Lowell on DL: Injuries might end up deciding the American League East race. The division-leading Tampa Bay Rays might be without outfielder Carl Crawford...
Surgery will sideline Rays'Crawford 6 to 8 weeks: Tampa Bay's Carl Crawford will undergo surgery on his right hand Thursday and will be sidelined at least until the final series of the regular season - maybe longer.
Crawford to have surgery on hand: Rays outfielder Carl Crawford is scheduled to have surgery on his right middle finger on Thursday and is expected to miss 6-8 weeks. Crawford injured the finger on a check swing against Seattle on Saturday night.
Finger injury sidelines Rays' Crawford: The surprising run of the AL East-leading Tampa Bay Rays took a hit Sunday when the club placed outfielder Carl Crawford on the 15-day disabled list with a hand injury.
Longoria on DL with fractured wrist: Just a day after losing two-time All-Star Carl Crawford, the Rays were dealt another blow when it was announced on Monday evening that All-Star third baseman Evan Longoria will be joining Crawford on the 15-day disabled list.
Hand specialist examines Crawford: Carl Crawford was examined by team hand specialist Dr. Doug Carlan on Monday afternoon and the Rays will continue to seek different medical opinions before deciding on an exact course of action.
AL | Evan Longoria joins Rays teammate Carl Crawford on DL: Even with a healthy Evan Longoria and Carl Crawford, the Tampa Bay Rays knew it would be a challenge to stay atop the American League East...
Rays place rookie Evan Longoria on 15-day DL: Even with a healthy Evan Longoria and Carl Crawford, the Tampa Bay Rays knew it would be a challenge to stay atop the AL East. Without them, help will have to come from every corner of the clubhouse.
Rays' Longoria joins Crawford on disabled list: Even with a healthy Evan Longoria and Carl Crawford, the Tampa Bay Rays knew it would be a challenge to stay atop the AL East. Without them, help will have to come from every corner of the clubhouse.
Broken wrist sends Rays' Longoria to DL (AP):
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Even with a healthy Evan Longoria and Carl Crawford, the Tampa Bay Rays knew it would be a challenge to stay atop the AL East. Without them, help will have to come from every corner of the clubhouse. "You go around and there's been a lot of guys who have helped us get to this point, some with limited playing time," executive vice president of baseball operation Andrew Friedman said Monday after...
Crawford sent to DL with finger injury: All-Star left fielder Carl Crawford was put on the 15-day disabled list Sunday with a right middle finger tendon subluxation, and his status for the remainder of the season is unknown. He could require surgery.
MLB Notebook: Tampa Bay loses OF Crawford for 15 days with injured finger: The surprising run of the American East Division-leading Tampa Bay Rays took a hit yesterday when the club placed outfielder Carl Crawford on the 15-day disabled list with a hand injury. ...
Rays take hit as Carl Crawford heads to 15-day DL: The surprising run of the AL East-leading Tampa Bay Rays took a hit Sunday when the club placed outfielder Carl Crawford on the 15-day disabled list with a hand injury.
Rays 6, Tigers 5: Carl Crawford hit a tying RBI single in the 10th inning and Carlos Pena drew a game-ending, bases-loaded walk to give the Tampa Bay Rays a 6-5 victory over the Detroit Tigers
Rays rally for 2 in 10th, top Tigers 6-5 (AP):
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Tampa Bay manager Joe Maddon called the Rays' extra-inning win over Detroit "inspirational." Tigers manager Jim Leyland needed just 19 seconds to wrap up another tough defeat. Carl Crawford hit a tying RBI single in the 10th inning and Carlos Pena drew a game-ending, bases-loaded walk to give AL East-leading Tampa Bay a 6-5 victory on Sunday.
Rays 5, Royals 3: KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) -- Carl Crawford's tiebreaking, two-run triple with two outs in the eighth inning sent the Tampa Bay Rays to a 5-3 victory over the Kansas City Royals on Saturday night.
Pena has 5 RBIs, Rays win fifth straight (AP):
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The Tampa Bay Rays surged to first place without the offensive production they're accustomed to getting from Carlos Pena. Now that he's back in the middle of the lineup, the AL East leaders are counting on him to help them stay on top. Pena homered for the first time in a month and drove in five runs Friday night, supporting a strong pitching performance by Edwin Jackson and pacing an 11-2 victory...
Rays 15, Marlins 3: MIAMI (AP) -- Carl Crawford had two home runs before the Tampa Bay Rays really got started.
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Rays cruise after dropping 10-spot on Marlins: Carl Crawford had two home runs and a career-high five RBI, and the first nine Tampa Bay batters reached and scored in what became a 10-run fifth inning in the Rays' 15-3 win over the Florida Marlins on Wednesday night.
Rays' 10-run 5th fuels easy win over Marlins: Carl Crawford had two home runs before the Tampa Bay Rays really got started. Crawford's second homer of the game started a 10-run, 14-batter, 32-minute barrage in the fifth inning, and the Rays defeated the Florida Marlins 15-3 Wednesday night to stay within...
Crawford's 2 HRs, 10-run 5th lift Rays (AP):
Carl Crawford breaks his bat as he grounds out but scores James Shields during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Florida Marlins Wednesday, June 25, 2008, at Dolphin Stadium in Miami. The Rays scored 10 runs in the fifth inning, one short of a club record, as they defeated the Marlins 15-3. " align="left" border="0">
Carl Crawford had two home runs before the Tampa Bay Rays really got started. Crawford's second homer of the game started a 10-run, 14-batter, 32-minute barrage in the fifth inning, and the Rays defeated the Florida Marlins 15-3 Wednesday night to stay within one game of Boston in the AL East. Crawford had a career-high five RBIs.
Rays rule Cubs with seven-run seventh: Carl Crawford's grand slam was the centerpiece of a seven-run seventh inning to blow open a pitchers' duel and send the Rays to an 8-3 win on Thursday night, to sweep the Cubs.
100 million All-Star votes cast fast | VOTE NOW: Carl Crawford's grand slam was the centerpiece of a seven-run seventh inning to blow open a pitchers' duel and send the Rays to an 8-3 win on Thursday night, to sweep the Cubs.
Rays 8, Cubs 3: ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) -- Carl Crawford's second career grand slam was the big blow in a seven-run, seventh-inning rally that carried the Tampa Bay Rays to an 8-3 victory over the Chicago Cubs and a three-game sweep of the team with baseball's best record Thursday night.
Crawford's grand slam helps Rays sweep Cubs: ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) -- Carl Crawford's second career grand slam was the big blow in a seven-run, seventh-inning rally that carried the Tampa Bay Rays to an 8-3 victory over the Chicago Cubs and a three-game sweep of the team with baseball's best record Thursday night....
Rays complete sweep of Cubs: ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. -- Carl Crawford's second career grand slam was the big blow in a seven-run, seventh-inning rally that carried the Tampa Bay Rays to an 8-3 victory over the Chicago Cubs and a three-game sweep of the team with baseball's best record Thursday night.
Crawford's slam helps Rays sweep Cubs (AP):
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Maybe it's time to stop calling the Tampa Bay Rays surprising. Carl Crawford sure thinks so after his second career grand slam, the biggest blow in a seven-run, seventh-inning rally, carried the Rays to an 8-3 victory over the Chicago Cubs and a three-game sweep of the team with baseball's best record Thursday night.
Floyd's HR in 9th lifts Rays over ChiSox (AP):
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Cliff Floyd rounded third and headed for home plate, where the rest of the Tampa Bay Rays had already begun the celebration. "They know I've been through a tough time early on this year, they know I'm here for everybody, that I just want to contribute," the 35-year-old designated hitter said Friday night after lining a leadoff homer in the bottom of the ninth inning to give the AL East leaders a...
Rays 2, Orioles 0: ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) -- Matt Garza took a four-hitter into the eighth inning and Carl Crawford snapped a scoreless tie with a fifth-inning single to help the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Baltimore Orioles 2-0 on Friday night.
Garza, Crawford lead Rays to 2-0 victory over Orioles: Matt Garza took a four-hitter into the eighth inning and Carl Crawford snapped a scoreless tie with a fifth-inning single to help the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Baltimore Orioles 2-0 on Friday night. The Orioles have been shut out two of the past three games and...
Rays' Crawford spoils Santana's bid for seven wins: Carl Crawford hit a three-run homer and Cliff Floyd added a pair of run-scoring singles, helping the Tampa Bay Rays stop Ervin Santana from becoming the AL's first seven-game winner with an 8-5 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Sunday.
Game of the Day | Tampa Bay reaches new heights after beating Angels: Carl Crawford has played more games for Tampa Bay than any player in team history, so it was fitting that he delivered the blow that lifted...
Rays 8, Blue Jays 3: TORONTO (AP) -- Dioner Navarro hit a grand slam in the 13th inning after Carl Crawford drove in the go-ahead run with a sacrifice fly and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Toronto Blue Jays 8-3 Thursday night.
Navarro grand slam in 13th sends Rays home happy: Dioner Navarro hit a grand slam in the 13th inning after Carl Crawford drove in the go-ahead run with a sacrifice fly and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Toronto Blue Jays 8-3 Thursday night.
Navarro's grand slam in 13th lifts Rays over Jays 8-3: Dioner Navarro hit a grand slam in the 13th inning after Carl Crawford drove in the go-ahead run with a sacrifice fly and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Toronto Blue Jays 8-3 Thursday night. Facing Toronto's seventh pitcher, Shawn Camp (0-1), Jason Bartlett...
Garza, Crawford carry Rays over Orioles: Matt Garza allowed three hits in six innings, Carl Crawford snapped a tie with a two-run single in the seventh, and the surging Tampa Bay Rays defeated the Baltimore Orioles 4-2 Thursday.
Garza, Crawford carry Rays over Orioles 4-2: Matt Garza allowed three hits in six innings, Carl Crawford snapped a tie with a two-run single in the seventh, and the surging Tampa Bay Rays defeated the Baltimore Orioles 4-2 Thursday. The Rays took two of three from Baltimore to win their third straight...
Haynes hands Rays a win in extras: Nathan Haynes singled home Carl Crawford in the bottom of the 11th to give the Rays a 5-4 win over the Red Sox in front of a crowd of 30,290 on Friday night at Tropicana Field.
Rays 5, Red Sox 4: Nathan Haynes singled in the 11th inning, driving in Carl Crawford from second base and giving the Tampa Bay Rays a victory over the Boston Red Sox on Friday night.
Haynes' 11th-inning single gives Rays win: Nathan Haynes singled with no outs in the 11th inning, driving in Carl Crawford from second base and giving the Tampa Bay Rays a 5-4 victory over the Boston Red Sox on Friday night.
Lamb's sac fly in 8th carries Twins over Rays 6-5: Mike Lamb hit a tiebreaking sacrifice fly in the eighth inning that Carl Crawford caught in foul territory and the Minnesota Twins beat the Tampa Bay Rays 6-5 on Wednesday night. Delmon Young, a former Rays standout who came to the Twins in an offseason...
Crawford now in elite company: Carl Crawford collected his 1,000th career hit in the seventh inning of Friday night's game between the Rays and Orioles, becoming the eighth player since 1900 to reach 1,000 hits and 250 steals before his 27th birthday.
SHORT HOPS: Rays cut ties with Baldelli:
Tampa Bay declined outfielder Rocco Baldelli's $6 million option for 2009 and bought out the final three years of his contract for $4 million. Baldelli, 26, has been sidelined since last May because of lingering hamstring problems and what doctors have told him and the Rays is mitochondrial disorder, a condition that causes extreme fatigue.
Rays lock up two others:Tampa Bay picked up outfielder Carl Crawford's $8.25 million option for 2009 and agreed to a $10.5 million, three-year deal with reliever Dan Wheeler. Wheeler will earn $2.8 million this season, $3.2 million in 2009 and $3.5 million in 2010. The 2011 option is for $4 million with a $1 million buyout.Beckett getting closer:Josh Beckett completed what should be his final step toward returning to the Boston Red Sox rotation. Slowed by back spasms this spring, Beckett pitched five innings in an intrasquad game in Fort Myers, Fla., and manager Terry Francona hopes to start his ace right-hander Sunday at Toronto.An obstructed view?Nothing obstructed the view of Wrigley Field on Monday from a pair of rooftop clubs whose owner has refused to share 17 percent of his profits with the team. But if Tom Gramatis hasn't paid up by the time the Cubs return home April 15, team officials said obstructions will be installed.Colon set to start:Former AL Cy Young Award winner Bartolo Colon will start Pawtucket's season opener Thursday as he tries to make it up the Red Sox.Indians catcher day to day:All-Star Victor Martinez strained his left hamstring while running the bases in the second inning Monday but the Indians were vague about his injury on Tuesday, saying only that their best hitter was day to day with a mild strain.Pettitte welcomed back:Andy Pettitte received a mostly warm welcome when he was introduced at the New York Yankees'opener after a tumultuous off-season in which he admitted to using human growth hormone and accused Roger Clemens of using HGH. Pettitte got mostly cheers when he came out of the dugout for his introduction but there was an undercurrent of boos.Phillies sign reliever:Right-hander Rudy Seanez agreed to a contract with Philadelphia and will be in uniform for tonight's game against Washington.Notes: Crawford-Young drama over: For now at least, it seems as though the he said, he said battle between Rays All-Star Carl Crawford and Twins outfielder Delmon Young is finished.
Devil Rays 3, Blue Jays 2: ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) -- Carl Crawford and Carlos Pena hit consecutive homers in the sixth inning, and James Shields allowed four hits through seven to lead the Tampa Bay Devil Rays past the Toronto Blue Jays 3-2 on Sunday.
Back-to-back jacks seal win for Shields: Three solo home runs fueled a 3-2 Rays win over Blue Jays on Sunday in front of a crowd of 20,556 at Tropicana Field. Carl Crawford and Carlos Pena hit back-to-back shots in the sixth to put Tampa Bay ahead for good in the finale.
Notes: Crawford suspended by MLB: Carl Crawford has been suspended for two games and fined an undisclosed amount by Major League Baseball for his"inappropriate actions"during the bottom of the third inning of the Rays' Sept. 3 game against the Baltimore Orioles at Tropicana Field.
Baseball Notes | 2-game suspension for Rays' Crawford: Baseball Notable Carl Crawford of the Tampa Bay Devil Rays was suspended for two games and fined by the commissioner's office yesterday after being ejected from a game earlier in the week.
Crawford suspended 2 games for arguing: Carl Crawford of the Tampa Bay Devil Rays was suspended for two games and fined by the commissioner's office Wednesday after he was ejected earlier this week.The All-Star left fielder planned to appeal the penalty, making him eligible to play until a hearing is held. "I knew I probably was going to be suspended," said Crawford, who was in the starting lineup for Wednesday night's game against Baltimore. "We just didn't know how many games. I ain't really surprised about the suspension.
Devil Rays' Crawford still awaits word on sanctions: Tampa Bay left fielder Carl Crawford hadn't heard Tuesday from major league baseball officials about any potential sanctions, one day after he was ejected for arguing after a close play at first base.
Rays use long ball to sweep Orioles: Tampa Bay shrugged off a three-run first-inning deficit and used homers from B.J. Upton, Josh Wilson and Akinori Iwamura, along with Carl Crawford's go-ahead single, for its third come-from-behind win in three nights. The Rays' 8-6 victory over the Orioles completed the three-game sweep on Thursday night before 17,546 at Camden Yards.
Kazmir has club-record 13 Ks, Rays win (AP):
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Scott Kazmir was just trying to stay in the game. The strikeouts just came naturally. Kazmir fanned a franchise-record 13 and the Tampa Bay Devil Rays routed Oakland Athletics 14-3 Saturday night. "I really just want to be in the game as deep as I can," said Kazmir, who set the record by striking out Shannon Stewart to end the eighth inning.
Devil Rays 8, Tigers 1: DETROIT (AP) -- Scott Kazmir pitched six scoreless innings, Carl Crawford homered and the Tampa Bay Devil Rays beat the Detroit Tigers 8-1 Thursday to win consecutive road games for the first time in nearly two months.
Devil Rays beat reeling Tigers 8-1 (AP):
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Scott Kazmir and Carl Crawford were too much to handle for the struggling Detroit Tigers. Kazmir pitched six scoreless innings, Crawford homered and the Tampa Bay Devil Rays beat Detroit 8-1 Thursday to win consecutive road games for the first time in nearly two months. The victory clinched the season series for the Devil Rays, the first time they've accomplished that against a defending AL...
Devil Rays 6, Blue Jays 2: ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) -- All-Star Carl Crawford hit a two-run homer during a three-run sixth inning, leading the Tampa Bay Devil Rays over the Toronto Blue Jays 6-2 Wednesday.
AL: Crawford lifts Rays past Jays: Carl Crawford, who scored the tying run as a pinch runner in the ninth inning, led off the 11th with a homer to give the Tampa Bay Devil Rays a 5-4 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays on Monday night.
Notes: Crawford will play on Tuesday: Carl Crawford took batting practice on Monday, but was out of the lineup for the third consecutive game since landing funny on his right wrist during Friday night's game against the Red Sox.
Devil Rays 5, Blue Jays 4, 11 Innings: ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) -- Carl Crawford, who scored the tying run as a pinch runner in the ninth inning, led off the bottom of the 11th with a homer to give the Tampa Bay Devil Rays a 5-4 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays on Monday night.
Crawford Gives Devil Rays a Walk-Off Win: After scoring the tying run in the bottom of the ninth, Carl Crawford's home run in the 11th gives Tampa Bay a 5-4 win over Toronto.
AL: Crawford solo shot lifts Devil Rays past Blue Jays: Carl Crawford, who scored the tying run as a pinch runner in the ninth inning, led off the 11th with a homer to give the Tampa Bay Devil Rays a 5-4 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays on Monday night.
Devil Rays' Crawford Hurts Ankle: Tampa Bay's Carl Crawford left the opener of Saturday's doubleheader in New York with a sprained ankle.
Crawford exits game with injury: Carl Crawford left the game for pinch-hitter Greg Norton in the fifth inning of the first game of Saturday's double-header against the Yankees.
Valentin out with fractured leg: Carl Crawford left the game for pinch-hitter Greg Norton in the fifth inning of the first game of Saturday's double-header against the Yankees.
Devil Rays' Crawford leaves game in fifth inning: Tampa Bay left fielder Carl Crawford sprained his left ankle in the opener of Saturday's doubleheader against the New York Yankees and departed in the fifth inning.
Rays' Crawford out with sprained ankle (AP): Tampa Bay left fielder Carl Crawford sprained his left ankle in the opener of Saturday's doubleheader against the New York Yankees and departed in the fifth inning. Greg Norton batted for Crawford two innings after manager Joe Maddon and a trainer briefly came out to check on the speedster at third base.
Shields leads Rays to win: Joe Maddon went to the cupboard before Tuesday night's game and found the necessary ingredients to make a"Carlos Pena sandwich."Put Carl Crawford and B.J. Upton in front of Pena in the cleanup spot and put Delmon Young behind him. Press it all together and it tasted like an 8-3 win over the Angels.
AL extends ASG dominance in close win: An inside-the-park home run by Ichiro Suzuki and conventional homers by Carl Crawford and Victor Martinez helped extend the AL's unbeaten streak to 11 games.
Crawford leaves his mark on AL's win: As the only repeat All-Star in Devil Rays history, Carl Crawford had already made his mark at the 2007 All-Star Game in San Francisco. But he made sure people would remember his appearance with a long home run just one inning after entering the game.
Rays melt down, blow game against Jays: As he watched a five-run lead slip away in the ninth inning, Tampa Bay outfielder Carl Crawford had a familiar thought: Here we go again.
Offense comes through late for Rays: Carlos Pena and Carl Crawford provided much of the offense, and left-hander Scott Kazmir worked in and out of jams to lead the Devil Rays to an 11-5 win against the Chicago White Sox on Sunday afternoon.
Devil Rays a PAT better than Mariners in 13-12 win: Carl Crawford had three RBI and triggered a seven-run third inning, leading the Tampa Bay Devil Rays past the Seattle Mariners 13-12 on Thursday. Seven of Tampa Bay's nine starters drove in at least one run. Jae Seo (3-4) gave up seven runs and 13 hits over 5-plus innings to earn the win, but a balky bullpen nearly gave it away.
Crawford sparks Rays' 13-12 win over Mariners: ST. PETERSBURG, Fla.— Carl Crawford acknowledged the thought crossed his mind that the Devil Rays could blow another big lead. They didn't, but only by the slimmest of margins. Crawford had three RBIs and triggered a seven-run third inning, leading Tampa Bay past the Seattle Mariners 13-12 on Thursday.
D-Rays win high-scoring vs. with Mariners: Carl Crawford had three RBIs and triggered a seven-run third inning, leading the Tampa Bay Devil Rays past the Seattle Mariners 13-12 on Thursday.
Notes: Losing Crawford would be bad move: The Devil Rays have a special player in Carl Crawford. It makes Ken Rosenthal wonder why they might trade him.
Rays top Rangers with parade of hits: Delmon Young and Carl Crawford each had three RBIs and Carlos Pena and Brandon Harris collected three hits apiece, as the Devil Rays reached a season-high runs total while stomping the Rangers, 11-8, Thursday night at Disney.
Wednesday's major league roundup: al roundup WHITE SOX ROOKIE DANKS SHUTS DOWN YANKEES • CHICAGO 5, NEW YORK 3: Rookie John Danks outpitched Mike Mussina and A.J. Pierzynski hit a tie-breaking homer in the sixth inning as the host White Sox won the first game of a day-night doubleheader. The start of the second game of the doubleheader was delayed by rain for 1 hour, 15 minutes and was not done in time for this edition of the Star Tribune. • TAMPA BAY 11, TEXAS 8: Carl Crawford tripled with the bases loaded and Delmon Young also drove in three runs as the Devil Rays beat the Ranger
AL: Crawford, Young lift Devil Rays past Rangers: KISSIMMEE, FLA.— Carl Crawford tripled with the bases loaded and Delmon Young also drove in three runs Wednesday night to lead the Tampa Bay Devil Rays to an 11-8 victory over the Texas Rangers at Disney World.
Crawford, Young drive D-Rays: Carl Crawford tripled with the bases loaded and Delmon Young also drove in three runs Wednesday night to lead the Tampa Bay Devil Rays to an 11-8 victory over the Texas Rangers at Disney World.Sammy Sosa moved closer to becoming the fifth player with 600 career homers, hitting No. 597 in the fourth inning for the Rangers, who led 6-4 before the Devil Rays scored six runs in the fifth - the last three on Crawford's third triple of the season.
Rangers' Sosa hits 597th HR in loss (AP):
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Tampa Bay delivered one key hit after another until Carl Crawford finished off the Texas Rangers. Crawford tripled with the bases loaded and Delmon Young also drove in three runs Wednesday night to pace an 11-8 victory at Disney World, which is turning out to be a nice home away from home for the Devil Rays.
Yankees complete 0-5 trip: Carl Crawford's first career grand slam sent the New York Yankees home with a winless trip.Crawford connected off lefty specialist Mike Myers for a slam that overcame a seventh-inning deficit,...
Crawford leads Rays to sweep of Yanks: Carl Crawford's grand slam off Mike Myers in the seventh inning enabled the Tampa Bay Devil Rays to defeat the New York Yankees, 6-4, on Tuesday night at Tropicana Field for a sweep of their two-game series.
Yankees Complete 0-5 Road Trip: Carl Crawford's first career grand slam sent the New York Yankees home with a winless trip....
Yankees Drop Into Last in AL East: Tampa Bay pitching cools off Alex Rodriguez, Carl Crawford hits his first career grand slam and the Devil Rays rally past the Yankees, 6-4, Tuesday night, extending the Yankees' losing streak to five games.
Tampa Bay wins first series since Sept. 3: On a night that Alex Rodriguez lost his 23-game hitting streak and New York tumbled into last place, the Yankees searched for positives to take away from their longest losing streak in nearly two years."We can't point fingers. We're still in this together," Johnny Damon said Tuesday night after Tampa Bay pitching cooled off A-Rod and Carl Crawford's first career grand slam rallied the Devil Rays to a 6-4 victory.
Yanks lose Jeter, fall into last in East (AP):
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On a night that Alex Rodriguez lost his 23-game hitting streak and New York tumbled into last place, the Yankees searched for positives to take away from their longest losing streak in nearly two years. "We can't point fingers. We're still in this together," Johnny Damon said Tuesday night after Tampa Bay pitching cooled off A-Rod and Carl Crawford's first career grand slam rallied the Devil Rays...
Crawford's inside-the-parker lifts Rays: Carl Crawford's inside-the-park home run and Scott Kazmir's eight sharp innings helped Tampa Bay beat Johan Santana and the Minnesota Twins 4-2 on Friday night.
Kazmir, Rays get best of Santana: It's difficult, if not impossible, to keep Carl Crawford fromcircling the bases at the Metrodome. He did it for the second nightin a row on Friday, and with much more positive results for TampaBay, as his inside-the-park home run off Johan Santana helped theDevil Rays to a 4-2 victory over the Minnesota Twins.
Notes: Rays not spooked by 13th: Friday the 13th held no horror for the TampaBay Devil Rays when they took on Cy Young Award winner Johan Santana onFriday night. And it certainly is no concern for Carl Crawford, theRays' speedy left fielder, who wears No. 13.
Twins' Santana sees Metrodome streak snapped by D-Rays: Johan Santana's amazing Metrodome winning streak finally ended against Tampa Bay. Carl Crawford's inside-the-park home run and Scott Kazmir's eight sharp innings helped the Devil Rays beat Santana and the Minnesota Twins 4-2 on Friday night. Despite striking out 10 in seven innings, including five of the last six batters he faced, Santana (2-1) lost at home for the first time since Aug. 1, 2005. He was 17-0 during that stretch, and the Twins won all 24 games their two-time Cy Young Award winner pitched.
Crawford doesn't run from blame: Devil Rays manager Joe Maddon has shown that he can find something positive in just about any situation. So as bad as outfielder Carl Crawford's baserunning blunders were Thursday, Maddon said he saw some good.
Friday's recap: Tampa Bay 4, Twins 2: MVP Scott Kazmir, Tampa Bay The Devil Rays' budding ace, an All-Star lefthander last year, held the Twins to two runs over eight innings with no walks and six strikeouts. THE STATS 1-3 Kazmir's record against the Twins. 10 Tampa Bay has hit a home run in every game, including Carl Crawford's inside-the-parker Friday. 33 Times Johan Santana has struck out at least 10 batters in a game. UP NEXT Righthander Sidney Ponson, who was roughed up for eight runs in 52/3 innings in his Twins debut on Monday, brings a 6-8 career record against the
Santana's 17-game home win streak ends (AP): Johan Santana finally lost at the Metrodome, an amazing streak nearly two years old that ultimately ended against Tampa Bay. Don't be that surprised, though, because these Devil Rays can hit. Carl Crawford's inside-the-park home run and Scott Kazmir's eight sharp innings helped Tampa Bay beat Santana and the Minnesota Twins 4-2 on Friday night.
Morneau, Twins Beat Blundering Rays: MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- Carl Crawford compounded one baserunning mistake with another, and Justin Morneau made him pay for it. After Crawford's two blunders caused a double play in the top of the ninth, Morneau led off the bottom of the inning with an opposite-field home run off Brian Stokes to lift the Minnesota Twins over the Tampa Bay Devil Rays 3-2 on Thursday night....
Twins win with homer -- and a bit of help: After Justin Morneau's walkoff homer helped the Twins beat Tampa Bay 3-2, the Devil Rays have now gone 1,044 days since winning a game at the Metrodome. The ninth inning on Thursday -- one of those "We'll take it" moments -- offered one reason why they are 0-for-Minn- esota since June 3, 2004. After the Devil Rays tied the score in the eighth, Ben Zobrist led off the ninth with a single. Carl Crawford followed with a drive down the right field line for extra bases. Zobrist was held at third base by coach Tom Foley, but Crawford never looked to see where his teammate was, flew around second
After Tampa squanders rally, Twins win: Justin Morneau led off the ninth inning with a home run off Brian Stokes to lift the Minnesota Twins over the Tampa Bay Devil Rays 3-2 Thursday night.After the Devil Rays committed a baserunning blunder that squashed a potential rally in the top of the inning, Morneau lofted a 1-2 pitch from Stokes (0-2) into the first row of left-field stands, just over the outstretched glove of Carl Crawford.
Morneau's walk-off HR gets Twins by Rays (AP): Carl Crawford compounded one baserunning mistake with another, and Justin Morneau made him pay for it. After Crawford's two blunders caused a double play in the top of the ninth, Morneau led off the bottom of the inning with an opposite-field home run off Brian Stokes to lift the Minnesota Twins over the Tampa Bay Devil Rays 3-2 on Thursday night.
Crawford's running game dampened?: For the first time, AL stolen base champ Carl Crawford was caught stealing twice in the same game in Tampa Bay's loss at Texas ...
NOTEBOOK: Crawford will gladly pay tribute to Robinson: Admittedly, Carl Crawford didn't know much about Jackie Robinson while growing up in Houston. But the Davis High graduate has learned to appreciate the Baseball Hall of Famer more since he has ascended to stardom as one of the game's best young players.
Notes: Maddon tinkers with lineup: The Devil Rays rolled out a new lineup Tuesday against the Indians that featured Carl Crawford in the leadoff spot followed by Ben Zobrist, Rocco Baldelli and Ty Wigginton.
Rays ride big inning to victory: Carl Crawford smacked a two-run triple as the Rays rallied for six runs in the fourth inning of a 7-0 victory over the Indians on Tuesday afternoon in Grapefruit League action.
Notes: Hitters impressed with Kazmir: In the marquee event of Saturday's workout, it was Scott Kazmir vs. Rocco Baldelli, Carl Crawford and Delmon Young, and the staff ace drew praise from the top of the Rays' lineup. Said Crawford:"[It] looked like he's ready to pick up where he left off. [He] looked under control."
Rays add yoga to spring regimen: Ask Don Zimmer about yoga and he'll say,"Yogi Berra?"Left fielder Carl Crawford has his reservations, too. But each Monday, Wednesday and Friday, the Rays will be doing yoga as part of their routine. And some of the players are already on board, or, mat.
Hot Stove: Altoona to reap talent curve: Neil Walker has spent the past month enduring two-a-day workouts as part of a clinic at Arizona State University. Other participants include Major League Baseball luminaries Curt Schilling, Jason Schmidt, Dave Roberts and Carl Crawford.
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