Longoria's first career slam powers Rays
Rookie All-Star Evan Longoria hit his first career grand slam during a five-run sixth and Matt Garza threw 7 2/3 scoreless innings to help the AL East-leading Tampa Bay Rays past the Toronto Blue Jays 6-4 on Saturday night.

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: Inside pitch
The Rays are eagerly awaiting the return of shortstop Jason Bartlett, who hasn't played since spraining his right knee while stealing third base July 2

Rays report: Roster

Rays report: Notes, quotes
--RHP Grant Balfour struck out Alex Rios with the tying run at third to end the eighth inning and worked a perfect ninth for his fourth save in four tries this season

Go ahead, question: Feel-good Rays can answer
Imagine that. The Rays visit the Bronx in first. Joe Maddon told his team in the spring it could compete now ... forget in a couple of years. Despite a 5-0 loss to the Yanks, these Rays are a serious AL threat, Danny Knobler says.

Rays get reliever Reyes back from injury; closer Percival may be close
The Tampa Bay Rays activated reliever Al Reyes from the 15-day disabled list on Friday.