TAMPA, Fla.—Statements from Tampa Bay Rays Managing Partner and Co-Chair Patrick Zalupski and Chief Executive Officer Ken Babby following today’s Hillsborough County Commission approval of the Rays Forever Home. *Patrick Zalupski, Managing Partner and Co-Chair * “On behalf of our Partners, I want to express our deepest gratitude to Hillsborough

The Tampa Bay Rays return home to Tropicana Field on Friday, Aug. 28 for a two-team, six-game homestand against the San Diego Padres (Aug. 28-30) and New York Mets (Aug. 31-Sept. 2). The Rays 2026 season is presented by Orlando Health. Friday, Aug. 28 vs. San Diego Padres

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TAMPA, Fla.—A statement from Tampa Bay Rays Chief Executive Officer Ken Babby following today’s Tampa City Council approval of the Rays Forever Home. “Today’s affirmative vote by the Tampa City Council is incredible news for the entire Tampa Bay community. The Tampa Bay Rays are grateful for the leadership and

TAMPA, Fla.—The Tampa Bay Rays today released a robust proposed Community Benefits and Legacy Plan outlining the team’s proposed long-term commitments tied to the Forever Home ballpark partnership with Hillsborough County and the City of Tampa. The proposed plan is designed to ensure the benefits of the new ballpark, reimagined

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla.—The Tampa Bay Rays have signed infielder Jorge Mateo (HOR-hay muh-TAY-oh) to a major league contract and recalled right-handed pitcher Jesse Scholtens from Triple-A Durham. To make room on the active and 40-man rosters, the club optioned right-handed pitcher Michael Grove and infielder Carson Williams to Durham and

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla.—The Tampa Bay Rays will make seats in the upper deck at Tropicana Field available for Saturday, August 15 against the Baltimore Orioles. The upper deck seats available for purchase include sections 300-312 on both the first- and third-base sides on Saturday, August 15 only. With limited seating

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla.—The Tampa Bay Rays Baseball Operations Department has named infielder Ryan McCoy as Minor League Player of the Month and right-handed pitcher Jackson Baumeister as Minor League Pitcher of the Month for July. McCoy, 24, slashed .382/.490/.776 (29-for-76) with 10 doubles, one triple, six home runs, 17 RBI,

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla.— The Tampa Bay Rays have acquired outfielder Jack Suwinski and international bonus pool space from the Los Angeles Dodgers in exchange for catcher Hunter Feduccia and minor league right-handed pitcher Jacob Kmatz. Suwinski, 28, has appeared in 93 games for Triple-A Oklahoma City this season after being

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla.— The Tampa Bay Rays have acquired right-handed pitcher Tyler Wells from the Baltimore Orioles in exchange for minor league right-handed pitcher Michael Forret. To make room on the 40-man roster, right-handed pitcher Chase Solesky was designated for assignment. Wells, 31, has gone 2-2 with a 2.67 ERA

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla.— The Tampa Bay Rays have acquired catcher Liam Hicks from the Miami Marlins in exchange for three minor league players: right-handed pitcher Jacob Kisting, infielder Adrian Santana, and infielder Brayden Taylor. Hicks, 27, has batted .282/.363/.432 (100-for-354) with nine doubles, one triple, 14 home runs, 62 RBI,

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla.— The Tampa Bay Rays have acquired right-handed pitcher Freddy Peralta from the New York Mets in exchange for three minor league players: right-handed pitcher Gary Gill Hill, outfielder Aidan Smith, and infielder Émilien Pitre. To make room on the 40-man roster, outfielder Jake Fraley (hernia) was transferred

Click here to view the renderings. TAMPA, Fla.—Building on last week's unveiling of a planned office tower within the mixed-use district of the Tampa Bay Rays proposed new ballpark, the team today released four special event renderings to help underline an original and important message from the Rays ownership group

Click here to view the renderings. TAMPA, Fla.—Following the recent unveiling of interior renderings of the Forever Home ballpark, the Tampa Bay Rays today released illustrations related to the surrounding mixed-use development, with a focus on premier office space that, according to Rays Chief Executive Officer Ken Babby, has attracted

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla.—The Tampa Bay Rays have released their 2027 regular-season schedule, which begins with a three-game series against the Baltimore Orioles at Tropicana Field from March 25-27. The Rays will begin their initial road trip of the season on April 2, when they visit the Minnesota Twins (April 2-5)

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla.—The Tampa Bay Rays tonight took their fans inside the team’s proposed Forever Home by releasing five interior renderings of the ballpark, showcasing elements of innovative design and fan-friendly features that will positively redefine the ballpark experience in Tampa Bay for future generations. The renderings offer a colorful

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla.—The Tampa Bay Rays announced that the Rays Up Foundation commits $100,000 to the nonprofit, World Central Kitchen, to help provide relief and rescue efforts to those affected by the recent earthquakes in Venezuela. “Our hearts are with the people of Venezuela as they face the devastating impact

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla.—Right-handed pitcher Bryan Baker, infielder Junior Caminero, designated hitter Yandy Díaz, and right-handed pitcher Drew Rasmussen have been named American League (AL) All-Stars and will represent the Tampa Bay Rays at the 2026 Major League Baseball (MLB) All-Star Game at Philadelphia’s Citizens Bank Park on Tuesday, July 14.

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla.—Infielder Junior Caminero and right-handed pitcher Drew Rasmussen have been named American League (AL) Player of the Month and Pitcher of the Month for June, respectively. This marks the first time in franchise history the Rays have won both awards in a single month and the first instance

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla.—The Tampa Bay Rays announced that tickets in the upper deck at Tropicana Field will be available for Longo’s Legacy Weekend (July 10-12), honoring former Rays third baseman Evan Longoria. This will mark the first time the upper deck at Tropicana Field has been open since the American

The Tampa Bay Rays return home to Tropicana Field on Friday, June 19 for a three-team, ten-game homestand against the Washington Nationals (June 19-21), Kansas City Royals (June 22-25), and Arizona Diamondbacks (June 26-28). The Rays 2026 season is presented by Orlando Health. Friday, June 19 vs. Washington Nationals -

The Tampa Bay Rays return home to Tropicana Field on Monday, June 8 for a three-game homestand against the Boston Red Sox (June 8-10). The Rays 2026 season is presented by Orlando Health. Monday, June 8 vs. Boston Red Sox

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The Tampa Bay Rays return home to Tropicana Field on Friday, May 29 for a two-team, six-game homestand against the Los Angeles Angels (May 29-31) and the Detroit Tigers (June 1-3). The Rays 2026 season is presented by Orlando Health. Friday, May 29 vs. Los Angeles Angels

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The Tampa Bay Rays announced the "Best Summer Ever at Tropicana Field," a collection of family-friendly activities, ticket packages, and experiences, highlighted by a ticket offer that includes tickets and meals for each family member, plus parking, starting at $27 per person. Also new for kids this summer is the

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla.— The Tampa Bay Rays announced additional details for Longo’s Legacy Weekend, the celebratory dates honoring former Rays third baseman Evan Longoria. The weekend of July 11-12 will feature a Rays Hall of Fame induction ceremony and the official team retirement of Longoria’s No. 3 jersey with special

TAMPA, Fla.— A statement from Tampa Bay Rays Chief Executive Officer Ken Babby following today’s approval of the Memorandum of Understanding by Tampa City Council: “The Tampa City Council today sent a strong and positive message to our community by approving the non-binding Memorandum of Understanding and saying ‘yes’ to