The new-look Tampa Bay Rays begin defense of their American League East title this evening when they open their 2011 season against the Baltimore Orioles at Tropicana Field.
Right-hander James Shields aims for a third straight superb outing tonight when the Tampa Bay Rays visit Minute Maid Park for the first of three interleague games with the Houston Astros.
Derek Jeter, who played for the Greensboro Hornets on his way up to the majors, homered for his 3,000th hit, making him the first player to reach the mark with the New York Yankees.
The Tampa Bay Rays aim for their fourth straight series win when they conclude a three-game set with the host Toronto Blue Jays this afternoon from Rogers Centre.
A terrific pitchers' duel is on tap Friday, as Jarrod Parker and the Oakland Athletics welcome David Price and the Tampa Bay Rays for the first of three games in a potential playoff preview at O.co Coliseum.
Alex Cobb tries to secure his sixth straight winning decision on Saturday when the Tampa Bay Rays continue a three-game series with the Oakland Athletics at O.co Coliseum.
The Texas Rangers will have their power bat back in the lineup, activating slugger Nelson Cruz from the restricted list in time for Monday's do-or-die contest with the Tampa Bay Rays.