AL champion Rays motivated to make another World Series run

The defending AL champions flirted with winning the World Series during the pandemic-shortened 2020 season and are motivated not only to get back to baseball’s biggest stage but win it all after losing to the Los Angeles Dodgers in six games.

Man pleads guilty to threatening Tampa Bay Rays players and families

According to the FBI, Benjamin Patz sent vile Instagram messages to four Rays players – threatening to kill them and dismember their families – during the Rays’ extra-inning loss to the White Sox back in July of 2019.

Rays happy to welcome Austin Meadows -- and his swing

Austin Meadows put in a lot of work this winter and it shows. He's shaved about 15 pounds, gave up fried foods and sugar, and arrived in Port Charlotte drawing rave reviews from his manager. 

Kevin Kiermaier, a Rays survivor

Kevin Kiermaier remains the face of the Rays franchise and there's no place he'd rather be.

Chris Archer 'happy, excited, grateful' to have second chance with Rays

It's been 10 years since Chris Archer was involved in one of the biggest trades in Tampa Bay Rays history. The Rays got Archer and four other players for Matt Garza. 

Tampa Bay Rays prepare for second season with pandemic, announce ticket plan

After a historic run to the World Series, the Tampa Bay Rays are prepping for a new season that will once again play out during a pandemic.

Archer agrees to rejoin Rays on $6.5 million, 1-year deal

Two-time All-Star pitcher Chris Archer has agreed to rejoin the Tampa Bay Rays on a $6.5 million, one-year contract, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press.

St. Pete mayor, Rays owner at odds over Tropicana Field redevelopment plans

The Tampa Bay Rays have signaled they are interested in building a new stadium where Tropicana Field now sits, but they are at a standstill with their landlord, the city of St. Pete, on the future of the site. 

Rays outfielder Randy Arozarena arrested in Mexico

Tampa Bay ​​​​​​​outfielder Randy Arozarena has been arrested in Mexico’s Yucatan state for a situation involving an apparent custody dispute, just two weeks after he won the Babe Ruth award for the Most Valuable Player in the postseason.

Kevin Cash wins Manager of the Year award

Tampa Bay’s Kevin Cash won the AL Manager of the Year award on Tuesday night, and Miami’s Don Mattingly took home the NL honor.

A missed opportunity: Tampa Bay teams soar, fans watch from afar

This has been a year for Tampa Bay sports like no other, though the area’s three successful professional franchises haven’t had a chance to truly capitalize on the boom and energize pockets of a fan base that in recent years have earned the tag of front-runners.

Rays decline options on Charlie Morton, Mike Zunino

The Tampa Bay Rays are not picking up options for 2021 on pitcher Charlie Morton and catcher Mike Zunino. General manager Erik Neander says however that the American League champions remain hopeful of re-signing both players for next season.

Rays superfan celebrates 'memories for a lifetime' following team's World Series run

It may not have been the final ending to the Tampa Bay Rays' season they were hoping for, but for at least one night, Winter Haven’s Ellis Allanson and his family experienced more World Series memories than they could’ve ever imagined.