Grant Balfour arrived in camp today, and he won't be leaving to join the Australian team for the World Baseball Classic. Though Balfour was on Australia's provisional roster and looking forward to playing for his country, he said the Rays made it clear they would prefer he sit out the competition and focus on preparing for the season, and he agreed to do so. ...more

February 13, 2009

The Tampa Bay Tays have released a schedule, subject to change, for Saturday's Fan Fest at Tropicana Field. ...more

February 10, 2009

The American League champion Tampa Bay Rays launched the first of two 2009 marketing campaigns Monday with an innovative focus on selling season tickets, designed to capitalize on local interest built last season during the team's first-ever run to the World Series. ...more

February 2, 2009

Under contract for 2009

January 27, 2009

ST. PETERSBURG -- The Rays have released their promotional schedule for 2009, with a heavy early emphasis on celebrating the team's 2008 American League pennant. ...more

January 21, 2009

Eight Rays were listed on initial rosters for the World Baseball Classic submitted Monday, but not all are expected to participate in the event. ...more

January 20, 2009

The thought of Derek Jeter and Dustin Pedroia turning double plays together is probably enough to make Yankees and Red Sox fans cringe. ...more

January 19, 2009

Even if they are keeping quiet about it, there undoubtedly are some people in the Rays organization who aren't too thrilled to be losing Scott Kazmir and J.P. Howell to the World Baseball Classic for a good chunk of spring training. ...more

January 18, 2009

ST. PETERSBURG -- The Rays will be missing two key pitchers for at least part of spring training after left-handers Scott Kazmir and J.P. Howell accepted invitations to pitch for the U.S. team in the World Baseball Classic. ...more

January 15, 2009

Rays Show Off New Alternate Uniforms ...more

January 14, 2009