Rays 5, Royals 3
Edwin Jackson surpassed his victory total for last season and the Tampa Bay Rays snapped a seven-game road losing streak with a 5-3 victory over the Kansas City Royals on Friday.

Rays are earning more than runs

Jul. 17--ST. PETERSBURG -- The Tampa Bay Rays' recent success may have earned them wins on the baseball diamond, but the impact is being felt in the stands, at the bar and in the parking lot.

Rays report: Roster

Rays report: Notes, quotes
--Manager Joe Maddon said it was "50-50 at best" the Rays would make a trade to boost their offense before the July 31 deadline for non-waiver deals.

Rays report: Inside pitch
Offense continues to be a mystery for the Rays, who are looking for help externally but finding ways to win anyway.

Percival the miracle within the miracle for Tampa Bay
The Rays leading the AL East is the story of the year, but if you delve even further you'll find something just as amazing. Veteran closer Troy Percival, who shouldn't be able to pitch, is pitching and doing it well, Danny Knobler says.