Former Tampa Bay Rays player Brett Phillips hired as team's new brand engagement executive

Former Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Brett Phillips joined the team's front office as a brand engagement executive after a persistent email campaign targeted at the organization's new ownership group, officials said.

Tampa Bay Rays retire Evan Longoria's No. 3 jersey

After being traded from the Rays in 2018, Evan Longoria never got to return to Tropicana Field in any official capacity. That is, until now.

Tampa Bay Rays reveal first look inside proposed new stadium

The Tampa Bay Rays are giving fans their first look inside the team’s proposed new ballpark in Tampa, but the larger stadium deal still is not final.

Evan Longoria jersey retirement brings late Don Zimmer's family to the field

Tampa Bay Rays legend Evan Longoria will permanently take his place among franchise icons Sunday when the team officially retires his No. 3 jersey at Tropicana Field.

Tampa CRA delays Rays stadium funding vote until August

The Tampa Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) voted 5-2 Thursday to delay a vote on funding for the proposed Tampa Bay Rays stadium until August 20.

Wander Franco criminally responsible for abuse, judge finds, but spared punishment in Dominican case

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco was declared criminally responsible for the sexual and psychological abuse of a minor, but he will not serve a sentence for it, a Dominican judge ruled Monday.

Rays stadium deal remains in question
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The Tampa Rays stadium deal remains alive but faces steep political hurdles after a narrow vote by city leaders. FOX 13's Evan Axelbank reports.

Rays' stadium funding deal advances, but Tampa City Council balks at terms

The next major step in the Tampa Bay Rays stadium push hit a roadblock Thursday at Tampa City Hall, as city council members agreed to continue negotiations but signaled they would not support the current version of the deal.

Tampa advances stadium funding, nothing final
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Tampa City Council voted to continue negotiating with the Rays on a proposed $2.3 billion stadium project, but several council members said they oppose the current funding structure. FOX 13's Blake DeVine reports.

Tampa City Council approves deal for Rays stadium
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The next major step in the Tampa Bay Rays stadium push hit a roadblock Thursday at Tampa City Hall, as city council members agreed to continue negotiations but signaled they would not support the current version of the deal. FOX 13's Evan Axelbank reports.

Rays, city of Tampa and Hillsborough County agree on new funding deal for $2.3B proposed stadium

A memorandum of understanding has been reached between the Tampa Bay Rays, Hillsborough County and the city of Tampa on a $2.3 billion ballpark that would be built on the campus of Hillsborough College in West Tampa.

Rays stadium deal agreement reached
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Hillsborough County, the city of Tampa and the Tampa Bay Rays have reached a memorandum of understanding in a deal to build a stadium for the Rays on the city's west side. FOX 13's Genevieve Curtis reports.

Tampa City Council debates Rays’ $251M stadium funding request

Tampa City Council debated the Tampa Bay Rays’ proposed stadium deal during a lengthy public workshop Tuesday night.

Rays stadium funding discussion
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Tampa City Council members debated the the Rays stadium deal Tuesday night during a lengthy workshop. FOX 13's Blake DeVine shares just how much funding is going to the Rays.