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Rays announce Racial Equity Grant recipients and Jackie Robinson Day celebrations

April 15, 2024

The Tampa Bay Rays will honor the 77th anniversary of Jackie Robinson breaking baseball’s color barrier in 1947 with community events and an annual investment of $100,000 to support organizations committed to ending systemic racism. The Rays Baseball Foundation and Rowdies Soccer Fund have announced the recipients for the 2024

Rays return to Tropicana Field for a two-team, seven-game homestand

April 11, 2024

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla.— The Tampa Bay Rays return to Tropicana Field tomorrow, following a six-game road trip against the Colorado Rockies (April 5-7) and Los Angeles Angels (April 8-10). The Rays will close out their season series against the Angels this week, and look to secure an eighth consecutive season

Tampa Bay Rays partner with local youth sports leagues

Clearwater Little League Players Get a Major League Experience; Burg Baseball Receives Life-Saving Equipment
April 11, 2024

The Tampa Bay Rays will host two events at local youth sports leagues around the Tampa Bay area this Saturday. First, the Rays will host a takeover of the Clearwater Little League on Saturday, April 13. The event is from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Sid Lickton Complex,

Rays announce 2024 Opening Day roster

March 28, 2024

The Tampa Bay Rays have announced their 2024 Opening Day roster: PITCHERS (13): RHP Jason Adam, LHP Tyler Alexander, RHP Shawn Armstrong, RHP Aaron Civale, LHP Garrett Cleavinger, RHP Chris Devenski, RHP Zach Eflin, RHP Pete Fairbanks, RHP Zack Littell, RHP Phil Maton, RHP Ryan Pepiot, LHP Colin Poche, RHP

Rays open the 2024 season with a two-team, seven-game homestand

March 27, 2024

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla.— The Tampa Bay Rays welcome fans back to Tropicana Field on Thursday, March 28 for a season opening two-team, seven-game homestand against the Toronto Blue Jays (March 28-31) and Texas Rangers (April 1-3). The Rays 2024 season is presented by Orlando Health. Thursday, March 28 vs. Toronto

Rays sell out 18th consecutive home opener

March 25, 2024

The Tampa Bay Rays have announced that the 2024 home opener on Thursday, March 28 against the Toronto Blue Jays is sold out. This marks the 18th consecutive season the Rays have sold out their home opener, excluding the 2020 season which was played without fans. The 2024 Rays season

Rays announce Season Two of Rays Gaming and Sunburst Invitational

March 21, 2024

The Tampa Bay Rays have announced season two plans for the Rays Gaming Program and the “Sunburst Invitational.” The tournament will continue to allow gamers from across the country to compete against each other in MLB The Show 24 for a cash prize and a trip to St. Petersburg, FL

Rays highlight new features, partners and experiences for the 2024 season

March 20, 2024

The Tampa Bay Rays announced new food and beverage partners, promotional items, special ticket packages, new technology experiences, and cultural and identity game dates for the upcoming 2024 season, presented by Orlando Health. For the first time at Tropicana Field, fans will see a striped field. The turf will resemble

The Florida Aquarium celebrates expanded partnership with the Tampa Bay Rays

Rays fans and guests to enjoy new look at Stingray Beach exhibit
March 18, 2024

The Florida Aquarium is proud to reveal the newly transformed Stingray Beach exhibit, now sponsored by the Tampa Bay Rays. These exciting updates to the hands-on experience, located on the second floor of the Aquarium’s downtown Tampa campus, mark a significant milestone in the continued collaboration between the baseball team

Rays announce new Fan Fest ticket plan prior to Fan Fest this Saturday

February 15, 2024

The Tampa Bay Rays have announced the launch of a new ticket plan to coincide with their annual Fan Fest celebration this Saturday, February 17. Ticket packages are available for purchase beginning today, February 15, and will run through Friday, February 23. Fans can choose from 24 games against 18

Rays announce promotional schedule and Hall of Fame dates

February 14, 2024

The Tampa Bay Rays have announced the promotions and giveaway schedule, and Rays Hall of Fame induction dates. The Rays 2024 season is presented by Bayfront Health. The first giveaway is a schedule magnet for the first 20,000 fans on Opening Day (March 28) against the Toronto Blue Jays. Other

Rays announce 2024 Spring Training Invites

January 30, 2024

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla.— The Tampa Bay Rays announced today that 32 players on minor league contracts have been invited to major league spring training in 2024. The following is a positional list of the non-roster invites joining the Rays in Port Charlotte, Florida: RIGHT-HANDED PITCHERS (14): Trevor Brigden, Carlos Garcia,

Rays announce 2024 Fan Fest details

January 30, 2024

The 2024 Rays Fan Fest, presented by DEX Imaging, is set for Saturday, February 17 from 1 p.m.-5 p.m. at Tropicana Field. Rays Season Members are granted early entry beginning at 12 p.m. The event will feature current major league players and coaches, home clubhouse tours, on-stage entertainment, food and

Rays remember Jimy Williams

January 29, 2024

The Tampa Bay Rays are saddened to learn of the passing of former MLB player and manager Jimy Williams. We send our condolences to his family which includes his son Brady, Rays major league third base coach. Jimy is survived by his wife Peggy, sons Brady and Shawn, and daughters

Rays name Minor League coaching staffs for 2024

January 23, 2024

The Tampa Bay Rays have named the minor league on-field coaching and medical staffs for the 2024 season. Below are the organizational changes for minor league managerial roles:

  • Triple-A Manager Morgan Ensberg, spent last season managing Double-A Montgomery
  • Double-A Manager Kevin Boles, spent last season managing the Princeton

Rays announce application details for Community Fund Grant

January 18, 2024

The Rays Baseball Foundation and Rowdies Soccer Fund have announced details for the annual Community Fund Grant program. The Community Fund Grant program will accept applications beginning on January 18 and will close on Friday, March 15. The Rays Baseball Foundation Community Fund Grant program provides assistance to local nonprofits

RAYS ANNOUNCE NEW HIRES AND PROMOTIONS ACROSS BUSINESS AND BASEBALL OPERATIONS

January 17, 2024

The Tampa Bay Rays have announced internal promotions, new hires and title changes across various departments, including baseball operations, stadium operations, human resources, community engagement, grounds crew, marketing, fan experience and strategy & analytics. There are also title changes and promotions among the Major League team staff.

Rays agree to terms with eight players for 2024

January 11, 2024

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla.—The Tampa Bay Rays have agreed to terms for the 2024 season with eight of their 10 arbitration-eligible players: right-handed pitchers Shawn Armstrong, Aaron Civale, Zack Littell and Drew Rasmussen, left-handed pitchers Shane McClanahan and Colin Poche, outfielder Randy Arozarena and infielder Isaac Paredes. The Rays will proceed

RAYS ACQUIRE RICHIE PALACIOS FROM CARDINALS

January 5, 2024

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla.—The Tampa Bay Rays have acquired outfielder Richie Palacios from the St. Louis Cardinals in exchange for right-handed pitcher Andrew Kittredge. Palacios, 26, hit .258/.307/.516 (24-for-93) with six doubles, six home runs and 16 RBI in 32 games for the Cardinals last season. He was acquired from Cleveland

Rays acquire José Caballero from Mariners

January 5, 2024

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla.—The Tampa Bay Rays have acquired infielder José Caballero from the Seattle Mariners in exchange for outfielder Luke Raley. Caballero, 27, hit .221/.343/.320 (51-for-231) with nine doubles, one triple, four home runs and 26 RBI over 104 games in 2023. His 26 stolen bases ranked second among American

RAYS ACQUIRE RYAN PEPIOT & JONNY DELUCA FROM DODGERS

December 16, 2023

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla.—The Tampa Bay Rays have acquired right-handed pitcher Ryan Pepiot and outfielder Jonny DeLuca from the Los Angeles Dodgers in exchange for right-handed pitcher Tyler Glasnow, outfielder Manuel Margot and cash considerations. Pepiot, 26, went 2-1 with a 2.14 ERA (42.0IP, 10ER) and 38 strikeouts in eight appearances

DODGERS ACQUIRE TYLER GLASNOW & MANUEL MARGOT

December 16, 2023

LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Dodgers have acquired right-handed pitcher Tyler Glasnow and outfielder Manuel Margot from the Tampa Bay Rays in exchange for right-handed pitcher Ryan Pepiot and outfielder Jonny DeLuca. Additionally, Glasnow has agreed to a five-year contract extension with the Los Angeles Dodgers for $136.5 million.

Rays and Rowdies announce 2023 Week of Giving events

December 8, 2023

Beginning on Monday, December 11, the Tampa Bay Rays and Rowdies will share the magic of Rays baseball and Rowdies soccer with a week of holiday donations and events for local nonprofits and families in need this holiday season. Monday, December 11

  • Rays and Rowdies front office staff will

RAYS ANNOUNCE SINGLE-GAME TICKET INFORMATION AND HOME GAME TIMES FOR 2024 SEASON

Single-Game and $10 Tickets for Every Home Game Go on Sale on Thursday, December 7
November 29, 2023

The Tampa Bay Rays have announced single-game tickets for the 2024 season will go on sale to the general public in the MLB Ballpark app and at RaysBaseball.com on Thursday, December 7 at 10 a.m. In addition, $10 tickets will be available for every 2024 home game. The 2024 season

Rays acquire infielder Erick Lara and right-handed pitcher Andrew Lindsey from Marlins in exchange for infielder Vidal Bruján and RHP Calvin Faucher

November 17, 2023

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla.—The Tampa Bay Rays have acquired infielder Erick Lara, right-handed pitcher Andrew Lindsey and a player to be named later in exchange for infielder Vidal Bruján and right-handed pitcher Calvin Faucher. Lara, 17, hit .305/.416/.445 (39-for-128) with eight doubles, two triples, two home runs and 32 RBI in