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.

Baseball is back: Teams, fans return to Florida for spring training

With temperatures in the mid-50s, Friday was a cold one for most Floridians. But for some baseball fans from up north, it’s still paradise.

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.

New-look Rays confident they'll be deeper, better

For a team that didn't anticipate a lot of change after making the playoffs for the first time in six years, the Tampa Bay Rays have a lot of new faces on the roster entering spring training.

Tampa Bay Rays kick off spring training

The Tampa Bay Rays have a lot to be excited about as they start training for a new season.

Hal Steinbrenner hails Yankees' 25th season of spring training in Tampa

Take yourself back to the Tampa of the early 1990s. There was no Water Street, no arena downtown, only 280,000 people, and no spring training. 

Tampa Bay Rays ready for first official workout of 2020

In Port Charlotte, players for the Tampa Bay Rays will have their first officials workout for spring training Thursday.

Phillies return to Clearwater for spring training

The Philadelphia Phillies are headed to Clearwater for their 74th annual spring training season in the Bay Area. But before practices can start up this week, their gear needs to be ready. 

City council pressures mayor for update on Rays, redevelopment of Tropicana Field site

Ahead of crucial decisions on how to redevelop the Tropicana Field site, St. Petersburg city councilors are ratcheting up pressure on the mayor to disclose where talks stand with the Tampa Bay Rays.

Derek Jeter, Larry Walker elected to baseball Hall of Fame

Derek Jeter came within one vote of being a unanimous pick for the Hall of Fame while Larry Walker also earned baseball's highest honor on Tuesday.

Red Sox manager Alex Cora fired in sign stealing scandal

The Boston Red Sox fired manager Alex Cora on Tuesday, a day after baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred implicated him in the sport's sign-stealing scandal.

Tampa Bay Rays acquire Martinez from Cardinals for pitching prospect

The Tampa Bay Rays have acquired first baseman-designated hitter Jose Martinez from St. Louis in a trade that sends minor league pitching prospect Matthew Liberatore to the Cardinals.

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.