The Rays demonstrated over the long haul of the regular season that they were the best team in the American League East. ...more

October 15, 2008

Pitching, defense and a suspect offense. As recently as early August, the Rays were averaging 4.5 runs a game and the national pundits were saying they'd have a hard time making it to the postseason. ...more

October 15, 2008

Star Of The Game: Carl Crawford When the postseason began, Crawford almost had to talk his way back into the lineup after missing nearly two months to injury. He insisted he was ready. He insisted he was all the way back. Believe it. Crawford was 5-for-5 - a triple, two doubles and two singles - on Tuesday night in the Rays' 13-4 victory against the Boston Red Sox in Game 4 of the American League Championship Series. He also had two stolen bases, scored three runs and had two RBIs. ...more

October 15, 2008

One more win and the Rays will be the undisputed champs of the American League. ...more

October 14, 2008

It's no coincidence that the Rays' offensive renaissance in post-season has coincided with B.J. Upton's surge. ...more

October 14, 2008

Day became night and Game 3 became history at silent Fenway Park. A full moon appeared. At this time of year, there's name for such a full moon. It's called a Hunter's Moon. ...more

October 14, 2008

Needing only a four-pitch first inning Monday, LHP Jon Lester looked like he would mow down the Rays like he did in his three previous starts against them this year. ...more

October 14, 2008

The Rays weren't intimidated by the Fenway atmosphere as they beat down Boston 9-1. ...more

October 14, 2008