Florida athletes team up to promote wearing a mask in public
Florida's major league sports teams are dropping their rivalries and banding together to encourage people to wear masks.
Tampa Bay Rays release schedule for shortened 60-game season
Baseball's plan to play ball is moving forward, and now there is a schedule. The Tampa Bay Rays are going to open the season almost four months after it was supposed to start.
MLB returns as players begin training ahead of shortened season
July 1 kicks off the beginning of training camp for Major League Baseball, as players gear up for the league’s proposed 60-game regular season schedule, which is set to begin July 23 and 24.
Rays anticipate shortened season with 'genuine excitement'
One week from today, baseball restarts Spring Training. Of course, it's more of a summer training. And there is a lot that teams like the Rays have to do to get ready for baseball's return.
Matt Joyce is a hometown hit with clean-up power
Matt Joyce went from Armwood High School in Seffner to Florida Southern in Lakeland, and from there he was drafted by the Detroit Tigers in 2005.
Tampa Bay major-leaguers working together to stay ready
Toronto Blue Jays' pitcher Nate Pearson says he is hearing some concerning chatter among the major league ranks, but the Jays' 2017 first-round pick isn't succumbing to fear. Instead, he's staying strong physically and mentally working out at Yo Murphy Performance.
Tampa Bay Rays to hold workout at Tropicana Field
In another step back to baseball, the Rays have decided to reopen Tropicana Field to players, starting MOnday.
Blake Snell: Pay cut is not worth the 'risk' of playing
As Major League Baseball looks to start back up, a brewing storm over payer play could wash everything out before the games even get started.
Fans of the Tampa Bay Rays get a much-needed boost with 'Mental Health Mondays'
In these uncertain times, it's understandable to have a hard time wrapping your head around the new normal.
Rays plan furloughs of some full-time employees: AP source
The Tampa Bay Rays are the first Major League Baseball team known to plan furloughs of some full-time employees because of the coronavirus pandemic, a person familiar with the decision told The Associated Press.
Rays pitching coach says team staying busy; some embracing musical side
The first month of the regular season in Major League Baseball has been lost to closures and cancellations during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Lightning, Rays donate to help those hit hardest by COVID-19 job losses
In normal times, Tampa Bay Lighting advertisements would be telling fans to Be The Thunder, but these aren’t normal times.
Rays' Kevin Kiermaier feeling cabin fever over coronavirus shutdown
Major League Baseball’s season is on hold due to the coronavirus, so the Tampa Bay Rays have sent their players and coaches home to be with their families.
After surgeries, Rays' Daniel Robertson picking up right where he left off
Rays infielder Daniel Robertson is used to challenges. He's always had to fight to earn his way with the Rays, but this spring, it's like starting all over.
'Your family will be beheaded': Man charged with threatening Tampa Bay Rays players, other athletes
A New York sports gambler is facing federal charges in Florida related to threatening social media messages sent to players with the Tampa Bay Rays and other teams, federal authorities said Wednesday.
Rays newcomer Hunter Renfroe excited to be joining crowded outfield
Renfroe was viewed as a high-risk, high-reward player when the Rays picked him up in an offseason traded that sent Tommy Pham to San Diego. The team is hoping he can stay healthy, and duplicate his productivity from the first half of 2019.
Rays asking players to limit high-fiving, shaking hands with other team members, fans amid coronavirus outbreak
The Tampa Bay Rays instituted new policies dealing with the coronavirus.
Ray’s Honeywell optimistic in return attempt
Rays pitching prospect Brent Honeywell was a bit self-conscious during winter workouts.
Rays set Jan. 2022 timeline for Montreal/Tampa Bay split season deal
The Tampa Bay Rays have laid out a timeline, for the first time, for the team to hammer out a deal for splitting seasons with stadiums in Tampa Bay and Montreal.
Rays' first full-squad workout includes offseason add Tsutsugo
Day one of the Rays out in full force featured several new offseason acquisitions including, but not limited to outfielders Hunter Renfroe, and Manuel Margot.