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Rays Return To George M. Steinbrenner Field In Tampa For A Three-Game Homestand

April 28, 2025

The Tampa Bay Rays return to Steinbrenner Field on Tuesday for a three-game homestand against the Kansas City Royals (April 29–May 1). The Rays 2025 season is presented by Orlando Health. Tuesday, April 29 vs. Kansas City Royals

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  • Gates Open: 5:35 p.m.
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Tampa Bay Rays, Charlotte County to host 2025 FCSAA Division I Baseball Championship Round

April 24, 2025

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Charlotte Sports Park, the Spring Training home of the Tampa Bay Rays, will serve as the host site for the Florida College System Activities Association's (FCSAA) Division I Baseball Championship Round, Friday, May 9 through Monday, May 12. Steinbrenner Field in Tampa, Fla., was originally tabbed as

Rays announce Jackie Robinson Grant recipients and details for Jackie Robinson Day

April 15, 2025

The Tampa Bay Rays recognize the 78th anniversary of Jackie Robinson breaking baseball’s color barrier. The Rays hosted a public baseball clinic on Sunday, April 13 and contributed an annual investment from the Rays Baseball Foundation and Rowdies Soccer Fund of $100,000 to support organizations that reflect Jackie Robinson’s nine

Rays and Rowdies announce business personnel title changes and promotions

April 9, 2025

The Tampa Bay Rays and Tampa Bay Rowdies have announced internal promotions and title changes across various departments including accounting, finance, game presentation, public affairs and business strategy.

Rays announce partnership with Tampa Bay 44 alongside FanDuel Sports Network

15 games will be simulcast on over-the-air station
April 8, 2025

The Tampa Bay Rays, in partnership with FanDuel Sports Network, have announced that Tampa Bay 44, a CBS-owned independent station, will simulcast 15 Rays games on its over-the-air channel during the 2025 season. These simulcast games will still be available for fans to watch on FanDuel Sports Network Sun, the

Rays return to George M. Steinbrenner Field in Tampa for a four-team, thirteen-game homestand

April 7, 2025

The Tampa Bay Rays return to Steinbrenner Field on Tuesday for a four-team, thirteen-game homestand against the Los Angeles Angels (April 8-10), Atlanta Braves (April 11-13), Boston Red Sox (April 14-16) and New York Yankees (April 17-20). The Rays 2025 season is presented by Orlando Health. Tuesday, April 8 vs.

Rays announce 2025 Opening Day roster

March 28, 2025

TAMPA, Fla.—The Tampa Bay Rays have announced their 2025 Opening Day roster: PITCHERS (13): RHP Shane Baz, RHP Hunter Bigge, RHP Taj Bradley, LHP Garrett Cleavinger, RHP Mason Englert, RHP Pete Fairbanks, RHP Kevin Kelly, RHP Zack Littell, LHP Mason Montgomery, RHP Ryan Pepiot, RHP Drew Rasmussen, RHP Manuel Rodríguez,

Rays highlight transformation of Steinbrenner Field and other features

March 26, 2025

The Tampa Bay Rays have announced new upgrades, additions, features and partners to George M. Steinbrenner Field in Tampa as the team prepares the ballpark to host the 2025 regular season. The 2025 season is presented by Orlando Health. “We’d like to thank our staff, corporate partners, fans, Major League

Rays Announce Home Opener is Sold Out

March 25, 2025

The Tampa Bay Rays have announced that the 2025 regular season home opener on Friday, March 28 against the Colorado Rockies is sold out. This marks the 19th consecutive season the Rays have sold out their home opener. The team is playing this season at George M. Steinbrenner Field in

Rays announce Season Three of Rays Gaming and Sunburst Invitational

March 21, 2025

The Tampa Bay Rays have announced plans for the third season of Rays Gaming and the Sunburst Invitational. The tournament will continue to allow gamers from across the US and Canada to compete against each other in “MLB The Show 25” for a cash prize and a trip to St.

Rays announce Saturday Shoppes to return to Tropicana Field parking lots

March 17, 2025

The Tampa Bay Rays have announced that the Saturday Shoppes outdoor market will return to Tropicana Field beginning on March 22. The event is free to the public and will take place in Lot 1 from 12-5 p.m. Parking is free as well. Saturday Shoppes founder Renee Edwards created the

Rays exercise 2026 option for infielder Yandy Díaz, add vesting option for 2027

March 14, 2025

The Tampa Bay Rays have exercised a 2026 club option for infielder Yandy Díaz and added a vesting option for 2027, pending 2026 performance thresholds. In 2024, Díaz, 33, hit .281/.341/.414 (158-for-563) with 31 doubles, one triple, 14 home runs, 65 RBI and 50 walks over a career-high 145 games,

Rays announce single-game ticket information and special ticket packages

February 24, 2025

The Tampa Bay Rays announced details for single-game tickets and special ticket packages throughout the 2025 season. The 2025 season will be played at George M. Steinbrenner Field and is presented by Orlando Health. Single-game tickets go on sale to the general public at RaysBaseball.com on Thursday, February 27 at

Rays announce single-game ticket information and special ticket packages

February 24, 2025

The Tampa Bay Rays announced details for single-game tickets and special ticket packages throughout the 2025 season. The 2025 season will be played at George M. Steinbrenner Field and is presented by Orlando Health. Single-game tickets go on sale to the general public at RaysBaseball.com on Thursday, February 27 at

Rays announce Fan Fest player appearances and entertainment

February 13, 2025

The Tampa Bay Rays announced some of the players who will appear and participate in VIP experiences at Fan Fest, as well as activities and entertainment added to the schedule. Rays Fan Fest, presented by Visit St. Pete Clearwater, will take place Saturday, February 15, from 1-5 p.m. at the

Rays announce new partial ticket packages and promotional schedule for the 2025 season

February 6, 2025

The Tampa Bay Rays announced new, partial-season ticket packages, including two 20-Game Plans and a Fan’s Choice Plan available for all fans to purchase beginning Thursday, February 6. The Rays also announced this season’s giveaway schedule, as well as Nike City Connect and Devil Rays uniform days for the 2025

Rays sign infielder Ha-Seong Kim to two-year contract

February 3, 2025

The Tampa Bay Rays have signed infielder Ha-Seong Kim to a two-year contract for the 2025-26 seasons, which includes a player option for 2026. The pact is worth up to $31 million if the option is exercised and performance escalators are met. To make room on the 40-man roster, left-handed

Rays announce application details for 2025 Jackie Robinson Grant Program

February 3, 2025

The Rays Baseball Foundation and Rowdies Soccer Fund have announced application details for the annual Jackie Robinson Grant Program. The Jackie Robinson Grant Program will accept applications through Friday, February 28. Organizations that choose to apply should reflect Jackie Robinson’s nine core values: courage, determination, teamwork, persistence, integrity, citizenship, justice,

Rays Announce 2025 Spring Training Invites

January 30, 2025

The Tampa Bay Rays announced today that 30 players on Minor League contracts have been invited to Major League Spring Training in 2025. The following is a positional list of the non-roster invites joining the Rays in Port Charlotte, Florida: RIGHT-HANDED PITCHERS (13): Garrett Acton, Alex Cook, Michael Flynn, Joey

Rays name Minor League coaching staffs for 2025

January 21, 2025

The Tampa Bay Rays have named the minor league on-field coaching and medical staffs for the 2025 season.

  • Roving Infield Instructor Ivan Ochoa, spent last season as Infield Coordinator
  • Roving Outfield and Catching Instructor Reinaldo Ruiz, spent last season as Bench Coach for Triple-A Durham
  • Pitching Strategist

Rays Announce Game Times, Gate and Parking Lot Entry Times

January 16, 2025

The Tampa Bay Rays have announced game times, gate entry times and preliminary parking information for 2025 home games at George M. Steinbrenner Field in Tampa. Information is subject to change. The 2025 Rays Baseball season is presented by Orlando Health. To begin the season, the Rays will play most

Rays agree to terms with four players for 2025

January 9, 2025

The Tampa Bay Rays have agreed to terms for the 2025 season with four of their five arbitration-eligible players: right-handed pitchers Shane Baz and Zack Littell, left-handed pitcher Garrett Cleavinger and catcher Ben Rortvedt. The Rays will proceed to arbitration with infielder Taylor Walls.

Rays Announce Fan Fest Details and Running With the Rays 5K Registration Deadline

January 8, 2025

The Tampa Bay Rays have announced information on this year’s Fan Fest including location, activities, player and partner appearances, and how to claim a free ticket. Also, the deadline to sign up for the Running with the Rays 5K, presented by Orlando Health Bayfront Hospital, is Saturday, January 11 at

Rays sign right-handed pitcher Drew Rasmussen to two-year extension

January 7, 2025

The Tampa Bay Rays have signed right-handed pitcher Drew Rasmussen to a two-year contract extension for the 2025 and 2026 seasons with a club option for 2027. The club option is worth up to $20 million if performance escalators are triggered. Rasmussen, 29, went 0-2 with a 2.83 ERA (28.2IP,

Rays announce baseball operations promotions and title changes

December 20, 2024

The Tampa Bay Rays have announced the following promotions and title changes impacting multiple departments within Baseball Operations. Additional promotions and changes will be announced later this offseason: BASEBALL OPERATIONS Name Updated Title (Previous Title) Hamilton Marx Vice President, Baseball Process & Strategy (Director, Baseball Operations) Simon Rosenbaum Director, Baseball