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)

Rays Spring Training Tickets go on sale Friday

Catch Evan Longoria and the AL East champs as they prepare for the '09 season by nabbing your Spring Training tickets, which go on sale Friday at 9 a.m. ET.   More >
  •  2009 Spring schedule  •  Place your suite deposit  •  Place a party area deposit

 

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 >
  •  See the Rays in Spring Training  •  Get AL champs gear  •  Hot Stove coverage

Photo: B.J. Upton, Evan Longoria and Carl Crawford anchor the Rays.  (Charles Krupa/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)

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 >
  •  2009 regular-season schedule  •  2009 Party Area deposits  •  Rays Insider

 

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)
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The time is here: The MLB Network is now on the air, 24/7. Check the schedule here.
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Sixteen teams will square off starting March 5 in the 2009 World Baseball Classic.
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The Rays start off the '09 season on the road versus Boston on April 6. Be at Tropicana Field for all of the action and excitement in 2009, including key divisional matchups and Interleague games.
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