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A Statement from the Tampa Bay Rays Following Today's Approval of the MOU by Tampa City Council

May 21, 2026

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

A Statement from the Tampa Bay Rays Following Today's Approval of the Ground Lease by the Hillsborough College Board of Trustees

May 20, 2026

TAMPA, Fla.— A statement from Tampa Bay Rays Chief Executive Officer Ken Babby following today’s approval of the ground lease by the Hillsborough College Board of Trustees: “From the beginning, this project has been about much more than a ballpark. Today’s unanimous vote by the Hillsborough College Board of Trustees

A Statement from the Tampa Bay Rays Following Today's Approval of the MOU by the Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners

May 20, 2026

TAMPA, Fla.— A statement from Tampa Bay Rays Chief Executive Officer Ken Babby following today’s approval of the Memorandum of Understanding by the Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners: “We are grateful to the Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners for its approval of the non-binding Memorandum of Understanding that

A Statement from the Tampa Bay Rays in Response to Hillsborough County Hotel & Lodging Association's Support of the Rays Forever Home

May 20, 2026

TAMPA, Fla.— A statement from Tampa Bay Rays Chief Executive Officer Ken Babby in response to the Hillsborough County Hotel & Lodging Association’s support of the Rays Forever Home: “The Tampa Bay Rays are deeply grateful to the Hillsborough County Hotel & Lodging Association for its support, which is especially

A Statement from the Tampa Bay Rays in Response to Tampa Bay Chamber Support of the Rays Forever Home

May 20, 2026

TAMPA, Fla.— A statement from Tampa Bay Rays Chief Executive Officer Ken Babby in response to Tampa Bay Chamber support of the Rays Forever Home: “We are deeply grateful for the Tampa Bay Chamber's strong support of the Rays ballpark project and the recently announced Memorandum of Understanding. Their voice—representing

Tampa Bay Rays Ballpark Proposal Earns Tampa Police Benevolent Association Support and Includes Commitment to Relocate Police Station Into Ballpark District

May 19, 2026

TAMPA, Fla.— The Tampa Bay Rays earns support from Police Benevolent Association and announce their commitment to relocate the Tampa Police Department District One station to the proposed new ballpark and mixed-use district. The current District One office, located at 3818 W. Tampa Bay Blvd., is an aging facility with

Rays and Suncoast Credit Union Partner for the 19th Season of Reading with the Rays

May 17, 2026

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla.—The Rays and Suncoast Credit Union partner once again for the launch of the 19th season of Reading with the Rays—Read Your Way to the Ballpark, an incentive-based reading program that encourages Pre-K to 12th grade students to avoid summer learning loss by reading for a total of

Rays Return to Tropicana Field for a Two-Team, Six-Game Homestand Against the Marlins and Orioles

May 15, 2026

The Tampa Bay Rays return home to Tropicana Field on Friday, May 15 for a two-team, six-game homestand against the Miami Marlins (May 15-17) and the Baltimore Orioles (May 18-20). The Rays 2026 season is presented by Orlando Health. Friday, May 15 vs. Miami Marlins

  • First Pitch: 7:10 p.m.

A Statement From The Tampa Bay Rays Regarding a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on a New Ballpark Proposal

May 14, 2026

TAMPA, Fla.—As stated earlier today, a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on a new ballpark proposal has been reached between the Tampa Bay Rays and representatives from Hillsborough County and the City of Tampa. Attached is an executive summary of the MOU that outlines some of the key terms and takeaways

Rays Return to Tropicana Field for a Two-Team, Six-Game Homestand Against the Giants and Blue Jays

April 30, 2026

The Tampa Bay Rays return home to Tropicana Field on Friday, May 1 for a two-team, six-game homestand against the San Francisco Giants (May 1-3) and the Toronto Blue Jays (May 4-6). The Rays 2026 season is presented by Orlando Health. Friday, May 1 vs. San Francisco Giants

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Rays Return to Tropicana Field for a Two-Team, Six-Game Homestand Against the Reds and Twins

April 17, 2026

The Tampa Bay Rays return to Tropicana Field on Monday, April 20 for a two-team, six-game homestand against the Cincinnati Reds (April 20-22) and Minnesota Twins (April 24-26). The Rays 2026 season is presented by Orlando Health. Monday, April 20 vs. Cincinnati Reds

  • First Pitch: 6:40 p.m.
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Rays Announce Jackie Robinson Day Celebrations and Grant Recipients

April 15, 2026

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla.—The Tampa Bay Rays recognize the 79th anniversary of Jackie Robinson breaking baseball’s color barrier with an annual investment of $100,000 to support nonprofit organizations breaking barriers in the Tampa Bay community. When Jackie took the field on April 15, 1947, as the first baseman for the Brooklyn

Rays Spotlight Technology Advancements on Rays.TV

April 13, 2026

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla.—The Tampa Bay Rays announced Union Home Mortgage as the presenting partner of Rays.TV across all linear and streaming platforms for the 2026 season. This partnership marks the beginning of a new era in Rays broadcasts and helped make possible a more immersive viewing experience for fans. Union

A Statement From The Tampa Bay Rays

April 9, 2026

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla.—The Tampa Bay Rays announced a statement following the Memorandum of Understanding released today: “We are grateful for the collaborative efforts of Hillsborough County, the City of Tampa, and the Tampa Sports Authority as we work together toward a shared vision for the Rays Forever Home in Tampa

Rays Announce Country Artists For Concert Series

April 8, 2026

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla.—The Tampa Bay Rays have announced the all-country lineup of performers as part of the Rays Concert Series at Tropicana Field. The Rays Concert Series is presented by Orlando Health, Union Home Mortgage, and Dream Finders Homes. Following the conclusion of the game against the San Francisco Giants

Rays Highlight New Features, Spaces, Experiences, and Partners

April 6, 2026

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla.—After 561 days, the Rays are back at Tropicana Field and will continue to celebrate with those who made this return possible. The Rays 2026 season is presented by Orlando Health. During the pregame ceremonies before the Rays Home Opener on April 6, the team honored those who

Rays Open the 2026 Season at Tropicana Field with a Two-Team, Six-Game Homestand

April 5, 2026

The Tampa Bay Rays will open the 2026 season at home on Monday, April 6 for a two-team, six-game homestand against the Chicago Cubs (April 6-8) and the New York Yankees (April 10-12). The Rays 2026 season is presented by Orlando Health. Monday, April 6 vs. Chicago Cubs

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Rays Welcome Eric Church as Anthem Singer for Homer Opener

April 5, 2026

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla.—The Tampa Bay Rays announced that singer-songwriter arena- and stadium-selling headliner Eric Church will perform the national anthem for the Rays home opener on Monday, April 6. “This is a special moment for our team and our community, and we are excited to welcome ‘The Chief’ to Tropicana

Rays Sell Out 20th Consecutive Home Opener

April 4, 2026

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla.—The Tampa Bay Rays have announced that the 2026 Home Opener on Monday, April 6 against the Chicago Cubs at Tropicana Field is sold out. This marks the 20th consecutive season the Rays have sold out their home opener, excluding the 2020 season which was played without fans.

Rays Announce Details for Annual Community Fund Grant

March 31, 2026

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla.—The official charity of the Tampa Bay Rays has announced details for the annual Community Fund Grant. The Community Fund Grant program will accept applications starting on Wednesday, April 1 through Friday, May 29. The Community Fund Grant program provides assistance to local nonprofits in the Tampa Bay

Rays Announce Union Home Mortgage as Presenting Partner of Rays.TV

March 26, 2026

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla.—The Tampa Bay Rays announced today that Union Home Mortgage is the presenting partner of Rays.TV. Union Home Mortgage is a high-growth, full-service retail, wholesale, and consumer direct independent mortgage banking company with branches across the U.S. “Union Home Mortgage is proud to expand our partnership with the

Rays Announce "First One's On Us" Promotion For All Games in April

March 25, 2026

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla.—Tampa Bay Rays Chief Executive Officer Ken Babby announced the “First One’s On Us” promotion during the Community Engagement and Listening Session at Press Box Sports in Tampa. With this offer, each fan who purchases a ticket to any Rays home game during the month of April will

Rays Announce Opening Day Roster

March 25, 2026

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla.—The Tampa Bay Rays have placed infielder Gavin Lux (right shoulder impingement) and infielder Taylor Walls (right oblique strain) on the 10-day injured list, right-handed pitcher Ryan Pepiot (right hip inflammation) and right-handed pitcher Edwin Uceta (right shoulder impingement) on the 15-day injured list, and right-handed pitcher Steven

Rays and Rowdies Announce Business Personnel Title Changes and Promotions

March 24, 2026

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla.—The Tampa Bay Rays and Tampa Bay Rowdies have announced internal promotions and title changes across various departments including marketing & creative, security, communications, community engagement, procurement, and soccer operations. Tampa Bay Rays Yanna Boutzoukas, Vice President, Marketing Brian Deck, Vice President, Security David Egles, Vice President, Community

Rays Announce Additional Public Community Engagement and Listening Sessions

March 23, 2026

TAMPA, Fla.—The Tampa Bay Rays today announced two additional public community engagement and listening sessions as part of their ongoing outreach surrounding the vision for a new ballpark and mixed-use district in Hillsborough County. These sessions build on the strong turnout and thoughtful feedback received during the first three public