Postseason Could Hinge on Unlikely Stars Oct 8, 2009
( 00004000 AP) Be it Carlos Ruiz or David Price, every postseason seems to produce an unlikely star. Reserves turn key defensive plays, setup men get big outs and managers make decisions that lead to parades or long winters. (CBS News)
Nucleus intact, '10 Rays eye playoff return Oct 5, 2009
The starting rotation will again be strong, with James Shields, Matt Garza, David Price, Jeff Niemann and Wade Davis ... 95 ERA, 189 K's David Price, 10-7, 4. (MLB.com -- Tampa Bay Devil Rays)
Slow start, tough finish frame Rays' 2009 Oct 5, 2009
The Official Site of the Tampa Bay Rays. Club unable to recapture magic of '08 pennant winners. (MLB.com -- Tampa Bay Devil Rays)
No 20 for CCST. PETERSBURG, Fla. -- The big left arm hanging from CC Sabathia... Oct 4, 2009
While the Rays were punishing Sabathia, the Yankees didn't do much with lefty David Price ... While the Rays were punishing Sabathia, the Yankees didn't do much with lefty David Price. (New York Post -- Sports)
CC rocked in final tuneup before ALDS Oct 3, 2009
On a sluggish evening for the Yankees, Rays left-hander David Price handcuffed the offense, limiting them to Melky Cabrera's run-scoring single and one other hit over seven innings of two-walk, five-strikeout ball. "These games are going to happen," Swisher said. (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
Upton gets first cycle in Rays history Oct 3, 2009
David Price, who started for the Rays and picked up his 10th win of the season, was happy for Upton. "That was phenomenal," Price said. (MLB.com -- Tampa Bay Devil Rays)
GAME REPORT: Rays 13, Yankees 4 Oct 3, 2009
Overshadowed by the offense onslaught was David Price (10-7), who got the win after going seven innings and giving up a run on two hits with five punchouts to two walks. Juan Miranda hit his first career home run -- a two-run shot which served as the only extra-base hit for the Yankees, who lost their second straight game but still have the best record in the American League locked up. (USA Today -- Sports)
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Upton's six RBIs overshadowed an impressive pitching performance by left-hander David Price (10-7), who allowed one run and two hits in seven innings. Angels 5, Athletics 2. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
Rays lifted by Upton's cycle, rout Yanks Oct 3, 2009
Meanwhile, David Price outpitched a shaky Yankees ace CC Sabathia to pick up his 10th win in his final start of 2009. "Obviously with 13 runs and 17 hits, that makes it a lot easier whenever your team has the outburst we did tonight," said Price, who allowed one run in seven innings. (MLB.com -- Tampa Bay Devil Rays)
Teixeira fine after being plunked on hand Oct 3, 2009
ST. PETERSBURG -- The Yankees dodged what could have been a crushing blow to their postseason hopes on Friday after Mark Teixeira was grazed on the left hand by a fastball from the Rays' David Price. The plunking took place in the first inning of New York's 13-4 loss to the Rays at Tropicana Field. (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
No 20 game winners in 09: Rays blast Sabathia Oct 3, 2009
The speedy center fielders six RBIs helped the Rays to a 12-1 lead and overshadowed an impressive pitching performance by rookie David Price (10-7), who allowed one run and two hits in seven innings. ALSO ON THIS STORY. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Rays-Yanks series not as once scripted Oct 2, 2009
TB: LHP David Price (9-7, 4. 60 ERA) Price did not get the result he wanted at Texas on Sunday, when he allowed five runs on six hits in five innings to take a no-decision. (MLB.com -- Tampa Bay Devil Rays)
Rays in Sabathia's way of 20th win Oct 1, 2009
The Rays, wrapping up a disappointing encore to their breakthrough 2008 campaign, will counter with David Price, Jeff Niemann and Wade Davis ... TB: LHP David Price (9-7, 4. (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
Garza looking to reach 200 innings Oct 1, 2009
The Official Site of the Tampa Bay Rays. Tampa Bay (82-76) vs. Baltimore (60-98) 00004000 , 7:08 p.m. ET. (MLB.com -- Tampa Bay Devil Rays)
Young won't be ready for final home game Sep 30, 2009
Brandon McCarthy will pitch against Rays rookie left-hander David Price on Sunday, then the Rangers head west to close out the season with a seven-game roadtrip against the Angels and the Mariners ... TB: LHP David Price (9-7, 4. (MLB.com -- Texas Rangers)
Tampa Bay finishes grueling road campaign Sep 30, 2009
" David Price will start for the Rays on Sunday, and hopes to erase the memory of arguably his worst outing of the season, which came on July 4 in Arlington. The rookie right-hander allowed six earned runs on three hits while walking five in 1 1/3 innings. "I threw pretty well against these guys last time," said Price said. "Obviously I want to throw well. I'm not going to be thinking about last time when I go out there. (MLB.com -- Tampa Bay Devil Rays)
Cruz expected to start vs. lefty Kazmir Sep 30, 2009
He started on Sunday against Rays left-hander David Price -- hitting his 33rd home run of the season -- but was out again on Monday when the Angels started right-hander Ervin Santana. "I thought I would play tonight," Cruz said. (MLB.com -- Texas Rangers)
Bruney basks in emotional moment Sep 30, 2009
21) at Rays (David Price, 9-7, 4. 60), 7:38 p.m. ET. (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
Tampa Bay storms back to stun Texas Sep 30, 2009
The Rangers built a 5-0 lead by the fifth inning against Rays starter David Price on a two-run homer by Nelson Cruz in the second and a three-run rally in the fifth fueled by an RBI double by Ian Kinsler, an RBI bunt single by Elvis Andrus, and a sacrifice fly by David Murphy. Meanwhile, Brandon McCarthy cruised through the first 7 2/3 innings before third baseman Chris Davis booted what would have been the third out in the eighth. (MLB.com -- Tampa Bay Devil Rays)
Hamilton not in starting lineup Sunday Sep 30, 2009
ARLINGTON -- Josh Hamilton was out of the lineup in Sunday's home finale with the Rangers playing a day game and facing a left-handed starter in Tampa Bay's David Price. But signs are pointing to Hamilton having an impact in the final week of the season with the Rangers facing some important games. (MLB.com -- Texas Rangers)
Garza searching for strong finish to 2009 Sep 26, 2009
Sunday: Rays (David Price, 9-7, 4. 41) at Rangers (Brandon McCarthy, 7-4, 4. (MLB.com -- Tampa Bay Devil Rays)
Rays playing for pride in Arlington Sep 24, 2009
The Official Site of the Tampa Bay Rays. Tampa Bay (78-74) at Texas (82-68), 8:05 p.m. ET. (MLB.com -- Tampa Bay Devil Rays)
Feldman seeks lucky 13th road win Sep 24, 2009
87) vs. Rays (David Price, 9-7, 4. 41), 2:05 p.m. CT. (MLB.com -- Texas Rangers)
Rookie trio brightens future for Rays Sep 22, 2009
ST. PETERSBURG -- Because he was pitching against the Blue Jays that day, David Price needed to find someone else to complete his new pregame routine. Price, Tampa Bay's rookie left-hander and recently appointed lineup card attendee, had to designate someone else to bring the card to the umpires before the day's first pitch. (MLB.com -- Tampa Bay Devil Rays)
Halladay loses fourth of year to Rays Sep 21, 2009
On Sunday, it was Rays rookie David Price who silenced the Blue Jays' bats. With the exception of a solo home run from Edwin Encarnacion in the fourth inning, Toronto was not able to mount a formidable attack against Price. (MLB.com -- Toronto Blue Jays)
Rays Attempt To Sweep Away Jays Sep 21, 2009
Taking the mound for the Rays this afternoon will be David Price, who is 8-7 with a 4. 60 earned run average in 20 starts. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Price helps Rays sweep Jays Sep 21, 2009
And for the second time in 2009, Halladay's loss came at the hands of Rays rookie David Price, who shut down the Blue Jays through 6 2/3 innings. "I didn't think he had his overpowering fastball," Rays manager Joe Maddon said. (MLB.com -- Tampa Bay Devil Rays)
Gaston hoping Wells stays hot at plate Sep 20, 2009
TB: LHP David Price (8-7, 4. 60 ERA) Price is 6-3 with a 3. (MLB.com -- Toronto Blue Jays)
For Rays, Price has been right of late Sep 20, 2009
ST. PETERSBURG -- A year ago, it would've been hard to imagine that David Price would be overshadowed by not one but two Rays rookie starters ... TB: LHP David Price (8-7, 4. (MLB.com -- Tampa Bay Devil Rays)
Maddon, Rays not overworking starters Sep 19, 2009
The other three starters -- Jeff Niemann, David Price and Wade Davis -- are rookies, meaning Maddon and pitching coach Jim Hickey have to be especially wary of their limits ... Sunday: Rays (David Price, 8-7, 4. (MLB.com -- Tampa Bay Devil Rays)
Romero not focusing on ROY race Sep 19, 2009
The Official Site of the Toronto Blue Jays. Toronto (66-81) at Tampa Bay (75-73), 7:08 p.m. ET. (MLB.com -- Toronto Blue Jays)
As ACORN grew, so did its clout and its problems Sep 19, 2009
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Rays excited to return home Sep 18, 2009
22), 7:08 p.m. ET Sunday: Rays (David Price, 8-7, 4. 60) vs. Blue Jays (Roy Halladay, 15-9, 3. (MLB.com -- Tampa Bay Devil Rays)
Rays' rookie starters will finish out year Sep 17, 2009
Currently, the rotation includes rookies Jeff Niemann, Wade Davis and David Price, but Rays manager Joe Maddon doesn't believe any of them will be shut down before the end of the season. "We're OK with all three right now," Maddon said. (MLB.com -- Tampa Bay Devil Rays)
Davis excited for third start Sep 17, 2009
The Official Site of the Tampa Bay Rays. Davis excited to make third career start. (MLB.com -- Tampa Bay Devil Rays)
DUGOUT: Long losing streak changes Rays’ offseason plans Sep 16, 2009
On the flipside, David Price, a 23-year-old starting pitcher and the best prospect in the Rays system, endured a forgettable rookie season this year, going 7-7 with a 4. 65 ERA.. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Rays Slide Into Baltimore Sep 15, 2009
David Price was also victimized by the Rays's sputtering offense in his last start. The highly-touted rookie, who takes the mound for the visitors tonight, received a no-decision despite a solid showing at Yankee Stadium this past Tuesday. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Lee, Dempster lead Cubs over Brewers Sep 15, 2009
RAYS 8, ORIOLES 4: At Baltimore, Tampa Bay ended its 11-game losing streak, using a 15-hit attack and an effective pitching performance by David Price to beat Baltimore. YANKEES 5, ANGELS 3: At New York, Mark Teixeira hit a two-run triple on a play that caused Angels center fielder Torii Hunter to lose a shoe, then doubled to start the go-ahead rally in the eighth inning that led the Yankees over Los Angeles in a possible playoff preview. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Rookies provide lift as Rays halt skid Sep 15, 2009
" Rookie left-hander David Price started for the Rays and survived a four-run first, in which he was dealt a ration of hard luck, to give the Rays a quality start by allowing three earned runs on seven hits in seven innings worked to pick up his eighth win of the season. "I was just trying to keep us where we were at, and the offense did a great job tonight and fought back," Price said. "They got one for me early then I gave up four and they got three in the second. Kind of gives me a re-do and... (MLB.com -- Tampa Bay Devil Rays)
Rangers losing playoff ground Sep 15, 2009
Rays 8, Orioles 4 - Tampa Bay ended its 11-game losing streak, using a 15-hit attack and an effective pitching performance by David Price to beat host Baltimore. The Rays avoided becoming the first World Series team in history to lose 12 in a row the following year. (Boston Globe)
Hernandez hurt by long ball in O's loss Sep 15, 2009
" Meanwhile, opposing starter David Price had the opposite kind of night. The southpaw got stronger as the night progressed and retired 17 of the final 20 batters he faced. Price (8-7) held the Orioles down in the middle innings, allowing the Rays to get enough offense to snap their season-high 11-game losing streak. "I was just trying to keep us where we were at, and the offense did a great job tonight and fought back," said Price, the top overall pick in the 2007 First-Year Player Draft. "They... (MLB.com -- Baltimore Orioles)
Yankees hold off 'Shoeless' Torii and Angels 5-3 Sep 15, 2009
David Price (8-7) allowed four runs three earned and seven hits in seven innings, and rookie Reid Brignac had a career-high four hits his first big league homer, two doubles and a single. B.J. Upton also connected for Tampa Bay, which had been held to eight runs in its previous seven games. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Montoyo, Bulls back in title series Sep 15, 2009
The team started the year with top lefty prospect David Price and other touted players, but the Rays went early and often to Durham to fill needs in the season following their first World Series appearance, which they lost to the Philadelphia Phillies last October. "With all the movement we had, I'm really proud of this club," Montoyo said. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Yanks out of the way, O's can end strong Sep 14, 2009
The Official Site of the Baltimore Orioles. Baltimore (58-84) vs. Tampa Bay (72-71), 7:05 p.m. ET. (MLB.com -- Baltimore Orioles)
Road swing continues in Baltimore Sep 14, 2009
David Price will start for the Rays, and the biggest question will be which Price shows up Monday night ... TB: LHP David Price (7-7, 4. (MLB.com -- Tampa Bay Devil Rays)
Garza, Shields looking for a little support Sep 13, 2009
The Rays have three rookies in the rotation: Jeff Niemann, David Price and Wade Davis ... Monday: Rays (David Price, 7-7, 4. (MLB.com -- Tampa Bay Devil Rays)
Davis not intimidated by Fenway Sep 12, 2009
02), 5:00 p.m. ET Monday: Rays (David Price, 7-7, 4. 65) at Orioles (David Hernandez, 4-7, 5. (MLB.com -- Tampa Bay Devil Rays)
First season has tested Price's mettle Sep 11, 2009
ST. PETERSBURG -- As David Price struggled through his first few starts with Tampa Bay this summer, there was an unusual ease with which he handled his obvious frustration. He maintained that he'd been through this before. (MLB.com -- Tampa Bay Devil Rays)
Farm Crop: Rangers top 20 prospects Sep 11, 2009
It's why David Price was on everyone's lists this past winter even though he'd already starred in the big league postseason. Neftali Feliz could find himself in the same situation this winter. (MLB.com -- Texas Rangers)
Back in Boston, Rays know time's short Sep 10, 2009
Tidbits Rays starter David Price struck out Derek Jeter three times during Tuesday's 3-2 loss ... 92), 1:35 p.m. ET Monday: Rays (David Price, 7-7, 4. (MLB.com -- Tampa Bay Devil Rays)
TedKeithInside Baseball David Price's transformation to ace will have to wait until 2010. Sep 10, 2009
Tampa Bay Rays refuse to rush David Price's development - Ted Keith - SI.com ... David Price enjoyed one of his best outings of the season against the Yankees on Tuesday night, allowing two runs over six innings ... The David Price who debuted in the old Yankee Stadium was more a curiosity than a known commodity. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Preservation group lists city's most endangered sites Sep 10, 2009
Similar endangered properties lists have been very successful at both the state and national levels in encouraging the preservation of buildings and other sites that are important to everyday people, David Price, board president and Nashville Nine committee chairman, said in a statement. This new program will focus the efforts of property owners, public officials and preservation advocates on the problems of the listed properties. (Nashville Business Journal, TN)
Tillman to get first start at Yankee Stadium Sep 10, 2009
05) vs. Rays (David Price, 7-7, 4. 65), 7:05 p.m. ET. (MLB.com -- Baltimore Orioles)
Rays plan to keep Davis in rotation Sep 9, 2009
David Price will open the Rays' series against the Orioles in Baltimore on Sept. 15 and will be followed by Jeff Niemann, Shields and Davis. Garza will start against the Blue Jays on Friday, Sept. 18, when the Rays return to Tropicana Field, and he will be followed by Price and Niemann. (MLB.com -- Tampa Bay Devil Rays)
Swisher's walk-off give Yanks 90th win Sep 9, 2009
Bartlett's homer erased the six effective innings thrown by Chad Gaudin, who was locked in a pitchers' duel with Rays phenom David Price for most of the game. "Gaudin was outstanding," Girardi raved. (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
Jolly St. NickDerek Jeter might be human after all. Not only was the... Sep 9, 2009
Jeter, who went 0-for-8 with a walk in Monday's doubleheader sweep of the Rays, was caught looking at a David Price fastball in his first at-bat before striking out swinging to end the third ... Jeter, who went 0-for-8 with a walk in Monday's doubleheader sweep of the Rays, was caught looking at a David Price fastball in his first at-bat before striking out swinging to end the third. (New York Post -- News)
Drama builds as Jeter chases Gehrig Sep 9, 2009
In the first inning, Rays starter David Price froze him on a 94-mph fastball at the knees. Then, after Jeter struck out swinging in the third, Price again caught him looking in the sixth -- this time on a 94-mph heater on the inside corner. (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
Swisher lifts Yanks, Rays drop 7th straight Sep 9, 2009
Rays rookie David Price fanned Jeter his first three times up, twice looking. The Yankees star had nothing to show for four at-bats, leaving him in an 0 for 12 rut and still four hits from surpassing Gehrigs total of 2,721. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Rays turned down in Bronx despite grit Sep 9, 2009
David Price provided a quality start for the Rays, allowing a solo home run to Swisher in the second inning and an RBI single to Rodriguez in the sixth, but the left-hander came away with a no-decision for his six innings. "We're still in it, I guess -- we're not out," Crawford said. (MLB.com -- Tampa Bay Devil Rays)
Price seeks excellence in each start Sep 8, 2009
NEW YORK -- David Price will start against the Yankees Tuesday night, and chances are he won't like his performance ... TB: LHP David Price (7-7, 4. (MLB.com -- Tampa Bay Devil Rays)
Jeter can catch fire at any moment Sep 8, 2009
Still, the captain is within striking distance of surpassing Gehrig in any one game, possibly Tuesday's matchup against phenom David Price ... TB: LHP David Price (7-7, 4. (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
All eyes on Jeter in twin bill with Rays Sep 7, 2009
98) vs. Rays (David Price, 7-7, 4. 75), 7:05 p.m. ET Wednesday: Yankees (Joba Chamberlain, 8-5, 4. (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
Rays plan on giving Yanks a fight Sep 7, 2009
Tuesday: Rays (David Price, 7-7, 4. 75) at Yankees (Chad Gaudin, 5-10, 4. (MLB.com -- Tampa Bay Devil Rays)
Mitre finding his groove for Yankees Sep 6, 2009
01), 7:05 p.m. ET Tuesday: Yankees (Chad Gaudin) vs. Rays (David Price, 7-7, 4. 75), 7:05 p.m. ET. (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
