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New York Yankees starter David Phelps throws a warmup pitch before a spring training baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays in Tampa, Fla., Sunday, March 9, 2014. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)

Phelps has strong start, Yanks and Rays tie 3-3

By MARK DIDTLER - Associated Press

Pittsburgh Pirates right fielder Gregory Polanco (62) chases the ball on a triple hit by Tampa Bay Rays Logan Forsythe in the first inning of a exhibition baseball game in Port Charlotte, Fla., Saturday, March 8, 2014. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

Martin homers, Liriano sharp as Pirates beat Rays

By FRED GOODALL - Associated Press

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Alex Cobb throws a pitch during the first inning of an exhibition baseball game against the Toronto Blue Jays Friday, March 7, 2014, in Dunedin, Fla. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

Cobb throws 3 shutout innings, Rays beat Blue Jays

By JEFF ODOM - Associated Press

Tampa Bay Rays' David DeJesus, below, is picked off at first base with the bases loaded as Boston Red Sox first baseman Mike Napoli, top, makes the play in the third inning of an exhibition baseball game, Tuesday, March 4, 2014, in Fort Myers, Fla. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)

Archer off to strong start for Rays in win

Associated Press

Rodriguez goes solid inning, Pirates and Rays tie

Associated Press

Bedard competing for fifth starter’s job with Rays

By FRED GOODALL - Associated Press

Slick-fielding Escobar finds a home with Rays

By FRED GOODALL - Associated Press

Tampa Bay Rays manager Joe Maddon smiles while speaking with reporters following a spring training baseball practice Friday, Feb. 14, 2014, in Port Charlotte, Fla. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)

Rays add LHP Bedard, could start or relieve

Associated Press

Quiet opening for baseball winter meeting

By RONALD BLUM - Associated Press

The Boston Red Sox's celebrate on the field after defeating the Tampa Bay Rays in Game 4 of an American League baseball division series, Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2013, in St. Petersburg, Fla. The Boston Red Sox's defeated the Tampa Bay Rays 3-1 to move on to the American League Championship Series. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Red Sox move on to ALCS after eliminating Rays

By Fred Goodall - Associated Press

Tampa Bay Rays catcher Jose Lobaton rounds the bases after hitting the game winning home run in the ninth inning in Game 3 of an American League baseball division series against the Boston Red Sox, Monday, Oct. 7, 2013, in St. Petersburg, Fla. The Tampa Bay Rays defeated the Red Sox's 5-4. (AP Photo/Mike Carlson)

Rays walk off Red Sox to avoid elimination again

By Fred Goodall - Associated Press

Column: Rays are best franchise in all of sports

By PAUL NEWBERRY - Associated Press

The Tampa Bay Rays celebrate after beating the Texas Rangers 5-2 at an American League wild-card tiebreaker baseball game Monday, Sept. 30, 2013, in Arlington, Texas. The Rays advance to face the Cleveland Indians in the American League wild-card playoff. (AP Photo/Tim Sharp)

David Price, Evan Longoria lead Rays past Rangers in tiebreaker

By Stephen Hawkins - Associated Press

Baseball marks 5th annual Jackie Robinson Day

By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Associated Press

Rays, Maddon ready to move on from botched call

By SCHUYLER DIXON - Associated Press

Seattle ace Felix Hernandez struck out 12 in his 1-0 victory over Tampa Bay.  It marked the third perfect game and sixth no-hitter in the majors this season. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)

Felix Hernandez throws first perfect game in Mariners’ history

By Tim Booth - Associated Press

Washington Nationals' Adam LaRoche (25) and Jesus Flores (26) celebrate after they both scored on a double by Danny Espinosa during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays, Thursday, June 21, 2012, in Washington. At top right is Tampa Bay Rays catcher Jose Lobaton. The Nationals won 5-2. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Espinosa’s key double off Peralta helps Nats win series

Associated Press

Peralta suspended 8 games for pine tar, he appeals

By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Associated Press

Tampa Bay reliever Joel Peralta, a former National, tips his cap to fans at Nationals Park after he was ejected from Tuesday's game for having pine tar on his glove. The incident sparked a war of words between the teams' managers. (Associated Press)

Pine tar still a sticky issue one day later

By Amanda Comak - The Washington Times

Tampa Bay Rays reliever Joel Peralta reacts as he comes off the field after pitching during the eighth inning against the Washington Nationals on Wednesday, June 20, 2012, in Washington. The Nationals won 3-2. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Joel Peralta makes another appearance a night after pine tar incident

By Tom Schad - The Washington Times