Inbox: When will Jennings arrive?
(Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:09:00 EDT)
Will Desmond Jennings play for the Rays this season? What can fans expect from Pat Burrell in 2010? Beat reporter Bill Chastain looks at these and other questions in the latest Inbox.

Reliever, backstop on Rays' short wish list
(Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EDT)
The free-agent season officially begins at 12:01 a.m. ET on Friday, and the Rays will be looking to add quality pieces to improve an already solid club.

Rays add three prospects to 40-man roster
(Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:45:00 EDT)
The Rays set their 40-man roster a day early on Thursday by adding outfielder Desmond Jennings, right-hander Jeremy Hellickson and left-hander Alexander Torres, thus ensuring none will be selected in next month's Rule 5 Draft.

Brignac poised for breakthrough season
(Wed, 18 Nov 2009 13:09:00 EDT)
Reid Brignac gave Rays fans snapshots of the future this season during several stints with the Rays. Come spring, he will report to Rays camp in Port Charlotte with his first legitimate chance to make the team.

Rays' Montoyo wins Coolbaugh Award
(Tue, 17 Nov 2009 14:59:00 EDT)
Triple-A Durham manager Charlie Montoyo has been named the 2009 winner of the Mike Coolbaugh Award, which is presented to an individual who has shown an outstanding baseball work ethic, knowledge of the game and skill in mentoring young players on the field.

Finalists selected for Stenson Award
(Wed, 18 Nov 2009 13:30:00 EDT)
The Arizona Fall League is set to announce the winner of the annual Dernell Stenson Sportsmanship Award, an honor given to the player who best exemplifies unselfishness, hard work and leadership.

Veteran Shouse declares free agency
(Tue, 17 Nov 2009 17:43:00 EDT)
Brian Shouse filed for free agency on Tuesday. Earlier this month, the Rays decided not to exercise the option on the veteran left-hander, who went 1-1 with a 4.50 ERA in 45 games for the Rays in 2009.

Virtual Catalog kicks off holiday season
(Tue, 17 Nov 2009 10:00:00 EDT)
The launching of the Virtual Catalog at the MLB.com Shop signals the official start to another season of holiday shopping.

Niemann finishes fourth in ROY vote
(Mon, 16 Nov 2009 16:15:00 EDT)
Jeff Niemann finished fourth in the voting for the American League Rookie of the Year Award on Monday as decided by the Baseball Writers' Association of America.

Longoria adds Gold, Silver to mantel
(Mon, 16 Nov 2009 20:05:00 EDT)
Despite finishing out of the money in 2009, the Rays have added to their fledgling list of postseason award winners, with Evan Longoria winning Gold Glove and Silver Slugger Awards.

Inbox: Will Rays shop for free agents?
(Mon, 16 Nov 2009 13:09:00 EDT)
Will the Rays be active in the free-agent market? Or is a trade for a young catcher in the works? Beat reporter Bill Chastain looks at these and other questions in the latest Inbox.

Sonnanstine ready to rebound in 2010
(Fri, 13 Nov 2009 09:50:00 EDT)
After a rough campaign in 2009 that saw him sent to the bullpen, right-hander Andy Sonnanstine is looking make adjustments to return to his old form.

Longoria rakes in Silver Slugger Award
(Thu, 12 Nov 2009 18:00:00 EDT)
Evan Longoria's work from the 2009 season continued to be rewarded on Thursday when he won the American League Silver Slugger Award at third base.

Worthy trio wins annual Rays honors
(Wed, 11 Nov 2009 12:24:00 EDT)
While Major League Baseball's award season is in full bloom, it is only appropriate that Rays fans be reminded of the players voted as the team award winners in 2009.

Veteran Zaun files for free agency
(Wed, 11 Nov 2009 17:28:00 EDT)
Gregg Zaun filed for free agency on Wednesday, two days after the Rays declined to exercise his option for the 2010 season.

Ashley continues to impress in AFL
(Thu, 12 Nov 2009 01:03:00 EDT)
Rays catching prospect Nevin Ashley tripled twice, scored three runs and ran his hitting streak to 13 games Wednesday as Phoenix beat Scottsdale, 12-3.

Longoria nabs Gold Glove Award
(Tue, 10 Nov 2009 18:17:00 EDT)
Evan Longoria's slick fielding paid off on Tuesday with a Rawlings Gold Glove Award for the Rays third baseman. By winning his first Gold Glove, Longoria became the second player in Rays history to win the award.

Surgery performed on Navarro, Perez
(Tue, 10 Nov 2009 09:22:00 EDT)
Dioner Navarro and Fernando Perez have had minor surgery, and each is expected to be back to full strength by Spring Training, the Rays announced.

Isringhausen files for free agency
(Mon, 09 Nov 2009 19:12:00 EDT)
Jason Isringhausen filed for free agency on Monday, making him the sixth Rays player to become a free agent this offseason.

Rays pick up Crawford's $10M option
(Mon, 09 Nov 2009 18:20:00 EDT)
The Rays made several roster moves Monday, most notably exercising their $10 million option on outfielder Carl Crawford for the 2010 season.