Derek Jeter tied legend Lou Gehrig atop the Yankees’ all-time hit list with a 7th-inning single Wednesday night against the Tampa Bay Rays.
“He [Gehrig] is one of the classiest people to ever play this game,” Jeter said during a postgame interview. Read the rest of this entry »
November 11th, 2008 by Brian Ethridge
Tagged as: Baseball, Chicago Cubs, Evan Longoria, Geovany Soto, MLB, Tampa Bay Rays
The rookie of the year awards have been announced; Tampa Bay Rays third baseman Evan Longoria was named American League rookie of the year and Chicago Cubs catcher Geovany Soto was named the National League rookie of the year.
“I had a great year, bar none,” Longoria said.
October 30th, 2008 by Brian Ethridge
Tagged as: Baseball, MLB, Philadelphia Phillies, Tampa Bay Rays
The Philadelphia Phillies beat the Tampa Bay Rays 4-3 in Game 5 of the World Series to clinch their first title since 1980.
“I always thought we’d win the World Series,” manager Charlie Manuel as he held onto the championship trophy.
October 28th, 2008 by Brian Ethridge
Tagged as: Baseball, MLB, Philadelphia Phillies, Tampa Bay Rays, World Series
Game 5 of the World Series was suspended in the 6th inning with the Philadelphia Phillies and Tampa Bay Rays tied at 2-all due to a heavy rainstorm.
Weather permitting the game will resume Tuesday night at 8 p.m. ET in Philadelphia.
October 27th, 2008 by Brian Ethridge
Tagged as: Baseball, MLB, Philadelphia Phillies, Tampa Bay Rays, World Series
The Philadelphia Phillies have a 3-1 lead in the World Series over the Tampa Bay Rays after their flawless performance on Sunday night in game 4.
The Phillies are now just 1 win away from their first title since 1980.
October 24th, 2008 by Brian Ethridge
Tagged as: Baseball, MLB, Philadelphia Phillies, Tampa Bay Rays
The Tampa Bay Rays beat the Philadelphia Phillies 4-2 in game 2 of the World Series, tying the series 1-all.
“We came in here knowing it’s going to be a tight series,” Rays outfielder B.J. Upton said.
October 23rd, 2008 by Brian Ethridge
Tagged as: Baseball, MLB, Philadelphia Phillies, Tampa Bay Rays, World Series
The Philadelphia Phillies were able to beat the Tampa Bay Rays 3-2 in the World Series opener Wednesday night.
History has proven whichever team wins game 1 will more often than not win the World Series.
“It’s huge,” Phillies closer Brad Lidge said.
The Philadelphia Phillies already have their theme song so its only fair if the Rays to get one as well.
They’re both rap and they’re both crap.
October 20th, 2008 by Brian Ethridge
Tagged as: Baseball, Boston Red Sox, MLB, Tampa Bay Rays, World Series
The Tampa Bay Rays will be in their first World Series ever after beating the Boston Red Sox 3-1 in Game 7 of the ALCS.
“It’s unbelievable,” Rays center fielder B.J. Upton said. Read the rest of this entry »
Funnyman Rob Schneider happens to be a huge Tampa Bay Rays fan and to show his support for the team he has created this YouTube video expressing his love for the team.
YOU CAN DO IT!
