Jose Lobaton

Jacoby Ellsbury struggling

2013-05-18 04:44:02

All along, the assumption was that the anticipation of free agency after this season would inspire Jacoby Ellsbury to once again reach MVP-caliber heights. But take it from two of Ellsbury's Red Sox teammates: It isn't so simple. A year ago, Shane...

Shane Victorino quite the catch

2013-05-17 08:14:01

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. -- In the absence of a proven closer, go ahead and credit the save for the Red Sox' come-from-behind 4-3 victory last night to right fielder Shane Victorino. Trailing 3-1 and down to their final strike in the ninth inning, the Sox...

Sale overcomes wild start in 5-2 victory

2013-04-25 21:46:00

Robin Ventura has one luxury while he tries to find the right combination to snap the White Sox out of their offensive funk. Injuries and the addition of Conor Gillaspie give the Sox enough left-handed hitters to combat tough right-handed pitchers...

Mistakes prove costly for White Sox

2013-04-29 00:00:00

An aggressive error here, a couple of careless two-out walks there … The inevitable missteps during an arduous baseball season leave some managers shaking their heads in daily frustration. Manager Robin Ventura seems to remain on an even keel,...

Moore stops another Rays slide in Chicago

2013-04-28 03:34:03

The struggling Tampa Bay Rays turned to their stopper Saturday night, their one sure thing during this first month of the season. That would be left-hander Matt Moore, who had stopped every one of the Rays' losing streaks this season. That streak...

Orioles prospect Kevin Gausman overcomes early wildness in first spring start

2013-03-14 11:22:00

Orioles pitching prospect Kevin Gausman struggled with his control early, but recovered well in 2 2/3 innings of work in his first career spring training start on Thursday afternoon against the Tampa Bay Rays at Ed Smith Stadium. Gausman, the No. 4...

MLB: Mariners' pitcher throws perfect game

2012-08-16 01:05:00

SEATTLE - Whenever Felix Hernandez takes the mound, the possibility of seeing something special, of witnessing immortality, is always lurking. On Wednesday, on a brilliantly sunny day, that possibility became reality, as Hernandez threw the 23rd...

Orioles struggle from the first pitch in 10-1 loss to Rays

2012-07-25 20:53:00

Standing by his locker following the Orioles' ugly 10-1 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays on Wednesday night, rookie right-hander Miguel Gonzalez offered no excuses. “I've just got to get better,” he said. Up until Wednesday, Gonzalez had been...

Peralta gives up key double, Nationals beat Rays

2012-06-21 20:11:00

Suspended Tampa Bay reliever Joel Peralta served up a tiebreaking, two-run double to Danny Espinosa in the sixth inning Thursday night, sending the Washington Nationals over the Rays 5-2. Earlier in the day, Peralta learned that he had been penalized...

Charlie Manuel manages 900th career win

2012-06-23 18:32:00

Jim Thome�knows the routine. Hit a game-ending homer, circle the bases, get mobbed by teammates. It never gets old. Thome hit a pinch home run leading off the bottom of the ninth inning to lift the�Philadelphia Phillies�over the�Tampa Bay Rays�7-6 on...

A year later, what was point of Garza trade?

2012-02-26 21:12:00

PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. — With a strong breeze blowing through the pine trees and palmetto bushes, the Tampa Bay Rays walked out of their clubhouse and down a stone path, headed toward back diamonds for practice. They walked alone or in groups of...

Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Fernando Rodney, right, celebrates with teammate Jose Lobaton after defeating the Baltimore Orioles.

2013-05-19 00:00:00

Alejandro De Aza pops out to Rays catcher Jose Lobaton on a bunt attempt in the third inning.

2012-09-28 00:00:00

Tampa Bay Rays catcher Jose Lobaton, right, celebrates with teammate Carlos Pena after hitting a three-run home run in the fifth inning against the Orioles at Camden Yards.

2012-07-25 00:00:00