Stilted guesthouses suspended over turquoise water, manta rays with seven-metre wingspans and friendly locals are all part of its charm: this is an island that time forgot.

BBC: Derawan Island and the Sangalaki Archipelago

Tampa Bay Rays closer Fernando Rodney saved seven of the Dominican Republic's eight wins and had a 0.00 ERA. So, Rays manager Joe Maddon will keep a close eye on him.

WSJ: WBC players look to sustain success

In research presented Thursday at a Heart Rhythm Society meeting in Boston, 110 patients at seven hospitals who were checked with X-rays showed a 25% rate of externalized leads.

WSJ: Agonizing Choices for Heart Patients

The Rays went 5-1 on the homestand after losing seven of nine on a road trip.

WSJ: Cobb has strong start as Rays beat Yankees 3-0

He allowed seven runs and seven hits in seven innings and is 10-11 in 31 starts against the Rays, including a 3-10 mark since joining the Yankees.

WSJ: Sabathia winless streak at 5 following loss to TB

The left-hander gave up five runs and seven hits over seven innings and fell to 10-10 in 30 career starts against the Rays.

WSJ: Sabathia gives up 3 homers in Yanks' loss to Rays

Likewise, the Rays just signed Wade Davis (considered to be a great young pitcher) to a seven year deal.

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