Gabe Gross News

Toronto Blue Jays shortstop John McDonald turns the double play over Tampa Bay Rays right fielder Gabe Gross to end the third inning of their MLB American League game in St.

I know the Rays are all about bringing up talent through their system, but do you see them making any significant free-agent signings this offseason? -- Ron R., Naples, Fla.

Tampa Bay Rays' Matt Joyce, right, receives congratulations from teammate Gabe Gross.

To say it's been a busy year for Brewers prospect Josh Butler would be a gross understatement.

The Rays moved quickly to re-sign OF Gabe Kapler because they could. The Rays liked how he hit , how he played defense, how he ran, how he prepared, how he hustled, how he set a good example for the young players.

According to an AP report, the Tampa Bay Rays have re-signed one half of their Double-Gabe right field platoon, welcoming back Gabe Kapler.

The scene was familiar for the last day of the season: players stuffing boxes and equipment bags, signing memorabilia for the team and each other, tipping the clubhouse staff and saying their goodbyes.

There were cheers for the final out of the Rays' season, mostly emanating from the sizable contingent of Yankees fans down the third-base side of Tropicana Field.

And where does The Pleasac get off saying he came up with Zorilla? He went from utility guy to taking Akinori Iwamura's gig.

Maybe Gabe Gross just misses Scott Kazmir? The sad reality of this shuffling roster game we play is sometimes you have to say good-bye to valuable pieces of the puzzle that have become expendable either because of their own salary or other cheaper viable options.

Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Great, \n \n Projecting the Playoffs \n With just 20 games remaining in the regular season, the Sox' Hunt for Red October is getting stronger by the day.

Mark DiFelice may avoid another right shoulder surgery, but he couldn't avoid a season-ending trip to the disabled list.

Boston closer Jonathan Papelpon lets out a shout after striking out the Rays' Gabe Gross for the final out of the first game.

For all the familiarity the Patriots have with the Buffalo Bills and for all the research and film study the team will do this week, a few surprises surely will be in store.

UPDATE, 5:52 : Joe Maddon said he gave Brignac another start based on his strong showing on Monday, essentially having him in the lineup instead of Gabe Gross, with Ben Zobrist shifting to rightfield.

Boston Red Sox's Victor Martinez, right, tags out Tampa Bay Rays' Gabe Gross at home plate in the seventh inning of the first game of a baseball doubleheader, Sunday, Sept.

Clay Buchholz threw 7 strong innings, taking only 97 pitches to record 21 outs, giving up 5 hits, 3 walks, and an earned run while recording 5 strikeouts.

A.J. Burnett said he "attacked with a purpose" last night. "I didn't throw anything that I didn't want to throw," Burnett said.

Mariano Rivera picks up right where he left off with Jorge Posada in the Yankee closer's return to action following a groin injury.

Mariano Rivera, who had not pitched since Sept. 1 because of a sore left groin, earned his 39th save in the first game Monday.