Major League Baseball in Tampa Bay can be traced back to 1913, when the Chicago Cubs moved their Spring Training operation from New Orleans to Tampa. Major League Baseball has had a presence in the area ever since, except for 1943-45 when World War II prohibited teams from traveling south for Spring Training.

The playing field isn't as level as it could be, but it seems a lot more level than the league would have fans believe.

Explore the exciting Tampa Bay weekend events, from baseball games to live music and cultural experiences for everyone.

Argyle native Grady Emerson was selected No. 2 overall by the Tampa Bay Rays in the 2026 MLB Draft. The Fort Worth Christian shortstop entered the draft as MLB Pipeline's No. 2 prospect after a senior season that earned him Gatorade National Player of the ...

The Tampa Bay Rays have lost five straight and seen their AL East lead shrink, but the season is far from over. With the MLB trade deadline approaching, Eric Neander may need aggressive moves to help Tampa Bay regain momentum and stay atop the division.

While Kimbrel has not been nearly the same caliber pitcher in the last several seasons, during stints with the Phillies, Houston, Chicago Cubs, etc., if anybody can potentially fix him, it’s the Tampa Bay Rays. Kimbrel’s fastball velo has dipped to 93. ...

Everyone fears L.A. in the impending Skubal sweepstakes, and it's not hard to see why.

The 2026 Gatorade National Player of the Year becomes the fourth top-10 pick from D-FW this century.