The mound at Comerica Park sits under a protective tarp during batting practice - and why not? Once the game starts, the abuse begins. For about three hours, this unassuming lump will be stepped on, dug into and possibly kicked in frustration. It will be ...

The Tampa Bay Rays had arguably their biggest game of spring training so far on Tuesday against the Philadelphia Phillies with their star pitcher back on the mound. Coming into Tuesday, all eyes were on the Rays at home with the club having two games.