The Tampa Bay Rays are an MLB team based in the Tampa Bay area, competing in the AL East.
Ozzie Guillén has had his number retired by the Chicago White Sox, joining a select group of players who have left a lasting mark on the franchise. The ceremony at Rate Field honors his playing career and his tenure as manager, capped by a World Series title in 2005.
This Date in Baseball, August 24 - Pete Rose is suspended from baseball for life for gambling
The Hillsborough County Commission has approved a $796 million share of a new entertainment district and 31,000-seat stadium near Raymond James Stadium. The Rays aim to open the new stadium in 2029, with a private partner contributing at least $1.3 billion and federal funds adding $30 million. The deal requires alignment with city and county officials and marks a pivotal moment for Tampa Bay baseball.
Contreras has been bruised by a pitch in Boston, with X-rays negative. He is day-to-day as Boston prepares for a weekend series in Tampa, while seeking to protect their lineup for a potential October run.