The Tampa Bay Rays are a Major League Baseball team based in St. Petersburg, Florida. Founded in 1998 as the Devil Rays, they dropped 'Devil' in 2008. Despite having one of the smallest payrolls, they have been remarkably competitive, winning AL pennants in 2008 and 2020 and reaching the playoffs frequently through smart drafting and player development. Stars include Evan Longoria, Chris Archer, and recent standouts. They play at Tropicana Field.
