On Friday, Phillips and his Rays were getting their lunch handed to them in Buffalo by the nomadic Blue Jays. Heading into the seventh inning, Tampa Bay was trailing by a hefty 10-0 margin.

First baseman Jonathan Aranda and second baseman Brandon Lowe (IL, oblique) were selected as all-star reserves with third baseman Junior ...

Both Caballero and Rays manager Kevin Cash chalked it up to players being a little on edge with the Rays sitting 6 ½ games out of a playoff spot with a 64-62 record.

As Berry notes, the Rays have not issued Longoria's No. 3 to any player since he left the organization. It will surely be retired in time, and he will also take his place in the team's Hall of ...