Rays buckle-down for life on the road during a pandemic

The Tampa Bay Rays are making their first road trip since packing for the American League Divisional Series in Houston at the end of last season.

Yoshi Tsutsugo gets key hit as Rays beat Braves 5-2

Yoshi Tsutsugo hit a two-run single during Tampa Bay’s five-run third inning, and the Rays beat the Atlanta Braves 5-2 on Tuesday night for their fourth straight win.

Kevin Kiermaier’s triple in 10th lifts Rays over Blue Jays, 6-5

Kevin Kiermaier’s first hit of the season, a two-run triple into the right field corner in the 10th inning, gave the Tampa Bay Rays a 6-5 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays on Sunday.

Baseball is back: Without fans, Opening Day for the Tampa Bay Rays is finally here

There will be no in-person seventh inning stretch and seats won't be filled by fans, but it's time to hear the crack of the bat as the Tampa Bay Rays finally hold their opening day.

COVID-19 breaks fan's 21-season home opener streak, but not her spirit

Billie Jo Bell is batting 1.000 when it comes to Rays home openers. Since the franchise's first game in 1998, she has attended 21 out of 21.

Tampa Bay Rays to fill ballpark with cardboard cutouts of fans

Even though Ray’s fans can’t cheer on their favorite team in person, their smiling faces can still be in the stands at Tropicana Field.

To mask or not to mask? Rays players will have option

The upcoming 60-game MLB season will have a plethora of things different. Of those sticking out: Some players will wear masks while playing. 

Rays place Meadows on IL after positive coronavirus test

Tampa Bay outfielder Austin Meadows has been placed on the injured list after testing positive for the coronavirus.

Tyler Glasnow returns after being Rays' first confirmed COVID-19 case

There's been a good reason why Rays pitcher Tyler Glasnow has missed all of the Rays’ summer camp workouts until now. Glasnow has been quarantined for the last 14 days after being the first confirmed Rays player to test positive for COVID-19. 

Rays like their playoff chances during pandemic-shortened season

The Tampa Bay Rays like their chances of returning to the playoffs and reject the notion that winning the World Series during a season shortened by the coronavirus pandemic would be less impressive than capturing a title under normal circumstances.

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.