The Tampa Bay Rays are an American professional baseball team based in St. Petersburg, Florida. The Rays compete in Major League Baseball as a member club of the American League East division. Since its inception, the team's home venue has been Tropicana Field. Following nearly three decades of unsuccessfully trying to gain an expansion franchise or enticing existing teams to relocate to the Tampa Bay Area, an ownership group led by Vince Naimoli was approved on March 9, 1995. The Tampa Bay Devil Rays began play in the 1998 Major League Baseball season. Their first decade of play, however, was marked by futility; they finished in last place in the AL East in all but the 2004 season, when they finished second to last.
| Retired numbers | 12, 66, 42 |
| World Series titles (0) | None |
| AL Pennants (2) | 2008, 2020 |
| East Division titles (3) | 2008, 2010, 2020 |
| Wild card berths (3) | 2011, 2013, 2019 |
| Owner(s) | Stuart Sternberg |
| Manager | Kevin Cash |
| General Manager | Erik Neander |
About Tampa Bay Rays
Originally the Devil Rays, the team reached the 2008 World Series where they were defeated by the Philadelphia Phillies.
Achievement of Tampa Bay Rays
The team was run by manager Joe Maddon from 2006 to 2014 and he received AL Manager of the Year honors in both 2008 and 2011. After his time in Tampa, Maddon became manager of the Chicago Cubs and he led the team to a World Series title in 2016.
Top Facts You Did Not Know About Tampa Bay Rays
Tampa Bay Rays Category.. Tampa Bay Rays all-time roster - The following is a list of players, both past and current, who appeared in at least one game for the Tampa Bay Rays franchise, formerly known as the Devil Rays. Players in Bold are members of the National Baseball Hall of Fame. Players in Italics have had their numbers retired by the team.. Grapefruit League.. Professional baseball teams in Florida.. Major League Baseball teams.. Sports in St. Petersburg, Florida.
Latest information about Tampa Bay Rays updated on July 28 2021.
