MLB Opening Day 2021: Rays hit the road for first regular-season game
Fans are returning to the stands at Major League Baseball stadiums across the country as Opening Day arrives.
Cleveland Indians not allowing headdresses, painted faces at games
The Cleveland Indians said they will not permit fans inside Progressive Field wearing Native American headdresses or face paint during the 2021 season.
MLB to relax virus protocols when 85% on field vaccinated
Card games, car pools and eating at restaurants may be back in the major leagues later this season. Trips to church and sponsor events may return, too.
Anderson confident Rays bullpen can thrive while he’s out
Tampa Bay reliever Nick Anderson will miss at least half the season with an elbow injury that’s not expected to require surgery and he is confident the Rays bullpen will continue to perform well without him.
Return to the Trop: Tampa Bay Rays regular-season tickets on sale Friday
A new season is about to begin for baseball teams and fans, and that includes in-person attendance in Tropicana Field. Tickets for the AL-champion Tampa Bay Rays go on sale Friday morning.
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.
Tampa Bay Rays will allow fans in Tropicana Field for regular-season games
Baseball fans can finally return to Tropicana Field, but there will be some changes -- including reopening the 300-level seats.
With 4,999 signed baseballs at St. Pete museum, who should sign the 5,000th?
Over decades as a baseball fan, Dennis Schrader collected autographed baseballs from players, celebrities, and even a dictator. All 4,999 of them are on display at the St. Petersburg Museum of History, where they're trying to decide who should sign the 5,000th.
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.
Texas Rangers say Opening Day will be at 100 percent capacity of Globe Life Field
The Texas Rangers will allow for 100% capacity of fans for their Opening Day game at Globe Life Field.
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.
As tickets go on sale Friday, spring training games come with changes for Rays fans
The last time the Rays played in front of their fans in Florida was last March.
Kevin Kiermaier, a Rays survivor
Kevin Kiermaier remains the face of the Rays franchise and there's no place he'd rather be.
Tampa Bay Rays spring training tickets on sale Friday
The Rays announced that spring training game tickets will go on sale Friday.
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.
Rich Hill hopes to help Rays take winning to another level
Rich Hill is frank when he talks about why he's excited to join the Tampa Bay Rays.
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.
Exhibit honoring first Black Major League Baseball coach Buck O’Neil on display in Sarasota
Buck O'Neil, the grandson of slaves, grew up in Sarasota during the 1920s. He went on to be a Negro League star and the first Black coach in Major League Baseball.
Toronto Blue Jays will begin regular season in Dunedin
The Rays won't be the only team playing their regular season in the Bay Area.
Businesses banking on spring training hope die-hard fans turn out despite limited ballpark attendance
Tourism officials are optimistic that spring training draws baseball fans to Clearwater that want to enjoy the city, not necessarily the game.