The Tampa Bay Devil Rays have agreed to terms with left-handed hitting infielder/outfielder Russell Branyan on a minor league contract with an invitation to major league spring training, it was announced today.

The Tampa Bay Devil Rays have agreed to terms with right-handed pitcher Jesus Colome on a one-year, $815,000 major league contract, avoiding arbitration, it was announced today.

The Tampa Bay Devil Rays are considering a name change, the Tampa Tribune reported Friday.

There's talk in Boston that the Red Sox signed Bronson Arroyo to a reasonable three-year deal to make him more tradable to Tampa Bay for Julio Lugo, but you'd think it was clear by now that in any deal with the Sox the Rays want third-base prospect Andy Marte.

Tampa Bay Devil Rays center fielder Rocco Baldelli might recover from elbow surgery in time for opening day.

The Los Angeles Dodgers acquired All-Star relievers Danys Baez and Lance Carter from Tampa Bay for two pitching prospects Saturday, strengthening their bullpen while closer Eric Gagne works his way back from elbow surgery.

The Tampa Bay Devil Rays are looking to the Far East for pitching depth.