Rays sign Longoria to multiyear contract  —  Nine-year deal is longest in Tampa Bay franchise history  —  ST. PETERSBURG — Evan Longoria has been signed by the Rays to the longest contract in franchise history.  —  Friday afternoon at a news conference at Tropicana Field …

Ramírez unloads on Yankees again  —  NEW YORK - Had enough of the Yankees, having seen them five times in the last seven days?  —  The sentiment is understandable, unless you're Manny Ramírez, who has reason to mourn because he won't see the Bombers again until Fourth of July weekend.

Rockies outlast Padres 2-1 in 22 innings  —  SAN DIEGO (AP)—Let's play 2 1/2 !  —  Colorado and San Diego did just that Thursday night and into Friday morning, slogging through a 22-inning game that was the longest in the majors in nearly 15 years.  —  The Rockies finally won 2-1 …

A-ROD LEAVES ABREU HANGING  —  Because every move he makes is under a huge spotlight, Alex Rodriguez was asked last night why he doesn't shake hands, exchange fist knuckles or acknowledge Bobby Abreu when Abreu homers in front of him.  —  As Abreu approaches the plate Rodriguez is off …

Marty Brennaman Hates Cubs Fans  —  To say that Marty Brennaman doesn't like Chicago Cubs fans would be a bit of an understatement.  Here's a video with the audio from the Chicago Tribune of Marty Brennaman taking Cubs fans to task for throwing like 20 balls onto the field after a huge Adam Dunn home run at Wrigley Field.

Fraternization makes Mets' Randolph hostile  —  This week's visit to Shea by the Nationals, a team managed by former Mets coach Manny Acta, again featured the kind of affection usually reserved for family reunions.  Hugs, handshakes, plenty of laughs.  —  Acta is a great guy, and still well liked in Mets circles.

Joba to miss another game, says dad feels better  —  BALTIMORE — Joba Chamberlain's father is breathing on his own and feeling better, no longer needing a ventilator but still in critical condition and awaiting more tests.  —  Chamberlain was to miss his fifth consecutive game Friday night …

Samson: Forbes way off base  —  MIAMI GARDENS - Forbes released its annual state of baseball report Thursday, drawing little more than a chuckle in Marlins offices.  —  According to the magazine's numbers, the Marlins are the least valuable, but second- most profitable franchise in Major League Baseball.

Johnson claimed by Tampa Bay - update  —  From Chronicle Staff Writer Susan Slusser  —  I just got off the phone with Dan Johnson's agent, who said that Tampa Bay claimed Johnson this morning.  Johnson confirmed it, as well.  —  “It's been a long 10 days,” Johnson said.

Easier said than done  —  Williams plays it smart in swap shop reality, not in trade fantasies of fans, media  —  BALTIMORE — White Sox general manager Ken Williams is smarter than you.  But it's not your fault.  —  After all, you're tainted.  —  Tainted by media that examine every little detail …

Peter Gammons on Kyle Farnsworth Throwing Behind Manny: “AAA pitchers ... Please.”  —  Baseball, Boston vs. New York, ESPN, Media Gossip/Musings  —  Our great commenter Gonzo saw this on ESPN last night and just uploaded it over at Red Lasso.  ESPN's Peter Gammons, an occasional Boston homer …

Beltran's injury really is a pain in neck  —  Carlos Beltran didn't start Thursday night's series finale against Washington because of a stiff neck.  The discomfort particularly bothered Beltran when he looked over his left shoulder, which the switch-hitter would have been required …

Report: Feds likely to question Canseco on ‘Max’  —  While federal agents are meeting Tuesday with Jose Canseco in connection with their probe of Roger Clemens on possible perjury charges, a person named “Max” might also be part of the conversation.  —  In “Vindicated,” his second book …