ST. PETERSBURG, Fla.—The Tampa Bay Rays have announced the promotional schedule for the 2026 season. The team will also celebrate former Rays third baseman Evan Longoria with a weekend of events and recognition dubbed, “Longo’s Legacy Weekend.” The Rays 2026 season is presented by Orlando Health.
During his time with Tampa Bay, Longoria was a three-time All-Star and three-time Gold Glove winner. He was named AL Rookie of the Year in 2008 and was the 2009 AL Silver Slugger recipient at third base, becoming the second player in team history to earn a Silver Slugger.
Longoria's contributions helped send the Rays to the first four postseason appearances in franchise history, including a World Series run during his rookie season in 2008. He delivered a legendary walkoff home run in “Game 162” against the Yankees in 2011, securing the American League Wild Card. In 2025, Longoria signed a ceremonial one-day contract to retire from the game as a Tampa Bay Ray.
The team will honor Longoria by inducting him into the Rays Hall of Fame on Saturday, July 11 and will retire his No. 3 jersey on Sunday, July 12. Previous Rays Hall of Fame inductees include former Devil Rays third baseman Wade Boggs (2023), former Rays outfielder Carl Crawford (2023), former Devil Rays first baseman Fred McGriff (2024), Rays Radio broadcaster Dave Wills (2024), and former player, manager and Rays senior advisor Don Zimmer (2023). Both Wills and Zimmer were inducted posthumously.
The Rays have also announced the promotional schedule for the season. Each item will be made available to the first 10,000 fans in attendance. The first is a schedule magnet presented by Orlando Health at the Rays Home Opener at Tropicana Field (April 6) against the Chicago Cubs.
Other notable giveaways include a Junior Caminero City Connect Bobblehead presented by Orlando Health (May 30 vs. Los Angeles Angels), a Jersey Jacket presented by Spectrum (June 20 vs. Washington Nationals), and a Devil Rays Retro Snapback hat presented by Dream Finders Homes (July 25 vs. Cleveland Guardians).
With the team returning to Tropicana Field for the 2026 season, fans will see themed giveaways dedicated to the iconic home of the Rays. Giveaways include a Tropicana Field Tour Tee presented by Morgan Automotive Group (April 25 vs. Minnesota Twins) and a Tropicana Field Light-Up Replica presented by Tropicana (May 2 vs. San Francisco Giants)
There will also be giveaways associated with Longo’s Legacy Weekend including an Evan Longoria Snapback hat presented by Union Home Mortgage (July 11 vs. Seattle Mariners), and an Evan Longoria Bobblecard presented by DEX Imaging (July 12 vs. Seattle Mariners).
The Rays will wear Devil Rays uniforms on Fridays throughout the season. Nike City Connect uniforms will be worn on Saturdays except July 11, when the Rays will wear home white uniforms in honor of Longo’s Legacy Weekend.
For the full giveaway schedule, visit RaysBaseball.com/Giveaways.