The shabby performance of the Mets bullpen reinforced that the team might be looking harder at improving their pitching staff than adding a corner outfielder.

The Los Angeles Angels don't appear to need Mark Teixeira to win their fourth American League West title in five years, but general manager Tony Reagins isn't taking any chances. The Angels, who have baseball's best record and a 12-game lead in the AL

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Glover, 31, went on the 15-day disabled list on July 11 with a left calf strain, and the Rays used his roster spot to activate Troy Percival. But upon Glover's return, the Rays did not feel they had anyone in the bullpen they wanted to bump in favor of

Entering Monday night's contest against the Blue Jays, the Rays had scored just 47 runs in their last 17 games (2.7 runs per game) and they had hit .148 (19-for-128) over that same stretch with runners in scoring position. In addition, a Rays lineup has

'I really liked the way we played tonight a lot,' the Rays manager said. 'I really liked our game playing tonight. The way we ran, the way we played defense, little things that we did and were trying to do. I loved it. If we keep doing what we did

Following Saturday night's game, LL Cool J will perform as part of the Rays' 2008 presented by Hess Express. 'It's the earliest sellout we've had since '98,' Rays spokesman Rick Vaughn said. 'I think it's a combination of the way we're playing and the

Hoping to improve their offense, the Angels, who have an 11 1/2-game lead in the American League West, traded first baseman Casey Kotchman and Minor League right-hander Stephen Marek to the Braves for Teixeira. 'It makes them better,' said Rays manager