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 in 22 innings  —  SAN DIEGO — This wasn't a game.  It was a relationship.  —  The Rockies and San Diego Padres stayed close for hours Thursday night.  Problem is they don't know to break it off.  Or break away.  —  After 6 hours, 16 minutes, 15 pitchers …

Identifying Jose Canseco's ‘Max’ … MIAMI — As the Justice Department pursues its perjury investigation of Roger Clemens, Jose Canseco may put his credibility at risk during a scheduled interview with federal agents next week if the author of Vindicated discloses the identity of “Max.”

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.

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 …

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.

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.

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 …

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 …