No more standing Pat as Rays close deal with Burrell

The Rays landed slugger Pat Burrell, who was on the World Series champion Phillies team that Tampa Bay faced in October, with a two-year deal on Monday.   Full story >
     Burrell inks deal with Rays   •  Bio, stats  •  Fantasy  •  Tracker  •  Hot Stove

Photo: Andrew Friedman announces the Pat Burrell signing.   (Rick Vaughn/Rays)

Place deposit to catch the Rays at the Trop in '09

Place a deposit on 2009 season tickets and watch Rookie of the Year Evan Longoria and the Rays try to defend their American League crown.   Place deposit today >
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Stacked Rays need few tweaks for title defense

Thanks to their World Series run, the Rays had less time than most teams to reload this offseason. Luckily, the AL champions don't need to do very much.   Full story >
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Photo: B.J. Upton, Evan Longoria and Carl Crawford anchor the Rays.  (Charles Krupa/AP)

MLB Network goes to bat in primetime debut

After years of planning, the MLB Network launched into an estimated 50 million homes Thursday with a welcome from Commissioner Bud Selig.   Full story >
     Commissioner introduces Network  •  Blog  •  Schedule  •  MLB Network home

 

Don't stop the run: Rays look to catapult off success

The Rays shocked the nation with their World Series run in 2008, but '09 brings hope for further aspirations, as most of their club remains intact.   Full story >
  •  2008 season one to remember  •  2008 Year in Review  •  New in '09: MLB Network

Photo: David Price may find a spot in the Rays' rotation in 2009.  (Chris O'Meara/AP)

MLB Network is easy to find in your market

The MLB Network -- free to cable and DirecTV subscribers -- became a reality Thursday. Use the channel locator to find it on your system.   Full story >
     Studio tour  •  10 reasons to watch  •  See Larsen's '56 gem  •  Packed schedule

Photo: MLB Network's studios were ready for Thursday's launch.  (Jeff Zelevansky/MLB.com)
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