Rocco Baldelli

"I'm the biggest Joe Maddon fan -- next to his mother -- he told me once he had the pitching in place, he'd have the defence behind it. ...  

The return of players like Carlos Pena, who had 29 RBIs in August, and Rocco Baldelli - 5-for-6 in his last two games - have helped to bolster the lineup. ...  

Rays manager Joe Maddon emerged from the dugout and asked the umpires if they would want to take a look on the new 19-inch flatscreen TV installed last week ...  

Tropicana Field has been the butt of so many jokes over the last 11 years, and just when the focus is on the team because they are winning it leapfrogs into ...  

at Tampa Bay 10, Baltimore 9: Rocco Baldelli hit a game-winning double in the ninth inning and the American League East-leading Rays rallied from a four-run ...  

"That's what he's always done," manager Joe Maddon said. "He's always been a winner." Consider: In 84 minor-league appearances, he was 40-18, a .690 winning ...  

Rays outfielder-designated hitter Rocco Baldelli -- returning from the 60-day disabled list after suffering from a rare muscle disorder -- has started out ...  

Tampa Bay could get a lift this week with the return of Rocco Baldelli, a career .282 hitter who has been healthy enough to play only 127 games since 2004. ...  

CHICAGO -- With one big swing, Rocco Baldelli gave a big indication that he is finally feeling better. He hit his first home run in more than a year, ...  

He also recalled a peculiar sound, an extra echo that bounced strangely around Tropicana Field because most of the seats were empty. ...  

"We are taking a good look at (Baldelli) and he's been responding very well," manager Joe Maddon said before Tuesday's game. Baldelli is currently wrapping ...  

by The Republican Sports Desk Associated PressTampa Bay Rays manager Joe Maddon made two decisions over the weekend that showed him to be a manager with ...  

Baldelli (fatigue disorder) played four innings in right field for the Rays' Double-A Montgomery club on Monday, going 1-for-2. The St. Petersburg Times ...  

Baldelli (fatigue disorder) played five innings in right field and went 2-for-3 with a homer for the Rays' Double-A Montgomery affiliate on Saturday. ...  

The Rays did not activate Baldelli (fatigue disorder) off the DL on Monday, and they'll re-evaluate him on Tuesday after he goes through pre-game workouts ...