September 27, 2008 Rocco Baldelli was 1-for-3 with a double and two RBI, but it wasn't enough as the Rays lost to the Tigers, 4-3.
September 26, 2008 Rocco Baldelli and the Rays are denying the news circulating that he has been diagnosed with Muscular Dystrophy, according to the Tampa Tribune. Baldelli revealed in spring training he had been diagnosed with a mitochondrial disorder. Dr. Allan Weiss (previously treated Baldelli) said, "The report is erroneous. It is incorrect terminology. He has mitochondrial myopathy, not muscular dystrophy. They are different diseases, both covered by MDA." When asked directly Friday afternoon if he had been diagnosed with muscular dystrophy, Baldelli said, "No."
September 26, 2008 Rocco Baldelli has been diagnosed with Mitochondrial Myopathy, which is a form of Muscular Dystrophy, according to ABC Action News.
September 6, 2008 Rocco Baldelli had a pinch-hit 9th-inning home run off of Blue Jays closer B.J. Ryan on Saturday. It was his third home run since August 22nd. He finished the game 2-for-3.
August 24, 2008 Rocco Baldelli went 2-for-5 and his his first home run of the season in the Rays 6-5 loss to the White Sox.
