Former Orlando Magic owner dreams of bringing baseball to central Florida – even if it means moving the Rays

While the fate of the Tampa Bay Rays’ future remains uncertain, there is one well-known name in Orlando that wants the team to move there – and he’s not being shy about it. 

Rays complete deal with Japanese slugger Tsutsugo

The Tampa Bay Rays and Japanese slugger Yoshitomo Tsutsugo have finalized a two-year contract worth about $12 million.

Hillsborough County prepares to pitch to Rays, again

A day after St. Petersburg's mayor said the Rays' idea to split the season with Montreal before 2028 was dead, Hillsborough negotiators pledged to pitch another deal.

St. Pete mayor ends talks with Rays over new local stadium

St. Petersburg Mayor Rick Kriseman announced the city will no longer negotiate the Rays' shared-city idea with Montreal, effectively shutting the door to the Rays playing in another city before 2028.

Tampa Bay Rays acquire Brian O'Grady from Reds, cut Jesus Aguilar

The 27-year-old O'Grady spent most of last season with Triple-A Louisville, where he hit .280 with 28 home runs, 77 RBIs and 20 stolen bases.

Rays lock down Zunino after d'Arnaud heads to Atlanta

The Tampa Bay Rays have agreed to a $4.5-million, one-year contract with catcher Mike Zunino, avoiding arbitration.

Rays designate Duffy for assignment, trade RHP De Leon

The Tampa Bay Rays have designated infielder Matt Duffy for assignment and traded pitcher Jose De Leon to the Cincinnati Reds in exchange for a player to be named and cash.

Kevin Kiermaier wins third 'Gold Glove Award' of his career

Tampa Bay Rays center fielder, Kevin Kiermaier, picked up his third career American League Gold Glove Award Sunday evening. It’s his first since winning back-to-back in 2015 and 2016.

Mayor: Rays formally ask to pursue Montreal plan

St. Pete mayor Rick Kriseman says the Tampa Bay Rays have formally asked to explore a deal that would allow them to play part of their season in Montreal.

Rays see large spike in TV ratings following playoff season

In a season that saw the team clinch a playoff berth for the first time since 2013, the Tampa Bay Rays also saw a huge spike in TV viewership. 

Astros beat Rays 6-1 in ALDS Game 5

Gerrit Cole pitched another playoff masterpiece and the Houston Astros jumped to a quick lead, turning back the Tampa Bay Rays 6-1 Thursday night in Game 5 to set up a titanic showdown with the New York Yankees in the AL Championship Series.

Rays beat Astros 4-1 to even ALDS

Willy Adames homered and made a sensational relay throw from shortstop, Tommy Pham also went deep and the Tampa Bay Rays chased Justin Verlander early in beating the Houston Astros 4-1 Tuesday night to even their AL Division Series at two games apiece.

Rays rock the Trop; take Game 3 from Houston

Kevin Kiermaier hit a go-ahead, three-run homer as Tampa Bay teed off on Zack Greinke, and the Rays backed another clutch playoff pitching performance by Charlie Morton to beat the Houston Astros 10-3 Monday and cut their AL Division Series deficit to 2-1.

Tampa Bay Rays try to prevent the Astros from sweeping ALDS

Charlie Morton hopes to start the Tampa Bay Rays' comeback in the AL Division Series against the Astros, two years after pitching Houston to its first championship.