Rays’ Kevin Cash hints that closers as starters could be a strategy for Tampa Bay moving forward

The Rays like to stay ahead of the curve, so expect more starts from Sergio Romo, the team’s closer, as a one-inning starter in the future.

The Rays like to stay ahead of the curve, so expect more starts from Sergio Romo, the team’s closer, as a one-inning starter in the future.

Pujols 3,000: Albert Pujols’ teammates — and opponents — explain his impact on their careers

Albert Pujols has meant a lot to teammates — and some opponents — both on and off the field. In their own words, this is what he’s meant to his MLB colleagues.

Albert Pujols has meant a lot to teammates — and some opponents — both on and off the field. In their own words, this is what he’s meant to his MLB colleagues.

Shohei Ohtani looking very comfortable with hitting part of dual role

The Angels rookie is showing he can handle major-league pitching. He’s an early team leader in the Triple Crown categories, and he has homered against a Cy Young winner.

The Angels rookie is showing he can handle major-league pitching. He’s an early team leader in the Triple Crown categories, and he has homered against a Cy Young winner.

Shohei Ohtani gives Angels fans glimpse of two-way potential in Ruthian performance

Angels rookie pitcher/DH Shohei Ohtani puts himself beside Babe Ruth in baseball lore with, naturally, a home run.

Angels rookie pitcher/DH Shohei Ohtani puts himself beside Babe Ruth in baseball lore with, naturally, a home run.