Tampa Bay Devil Rays

Rays decline option on Greg Norton

11/14/2007, ST. PETERSBURG -- The Tampa Bay Devil Rays have exercised the option on the contract of veteran right-handed pitcher Al Reyes for the 2008 season and declined the option on the contract of outfielder Greg Norton. The club also reinstated outfielder Rocco Baldelli, catcher Shawn Riggans and shortstop Ben Zobrist from the 60-day disabled list.    » read more »

11/14/2007 -- Tampa Bay Devil Rays President Matt Silverman's response to Governor Charlie Crist's comments from today on the proposed waterfront ballpark in St Petersburg:

"The Governor's words speak for themselves. We are very pleased to have his support."

Source: MLB

11/02/2007, ST. PETERSBURG -- The Tampa Bay Devil Rays announced right-handed pitcher Shawn Camp and infielder Jorge Velandia have rejected outright assignments to Durham (AAA), making them free agents.

Shawn Camp, 30, split last season between the Rays and Durham. He went 0-3 with a 7.20 ERA in 50 appearances for the Rays and 0-1 with four saves and a 1.17 ERA over 12 outings for the Bulls.    » read more »

11/01/2007, ST. PETERSBURG -- Jim Hickey will return as the pitching coach of the Tampa Bay Devil Rays. Hickey and the team agreed to a one-year contract completing the Rays coaching staff for 2008.

Hickey pleaded no contest on October 29 to charges of driving under the influence and leaving the scene of an accident. In addition to the court mandated 50 hours of community service which he has already completed, Hickey will perform additional community service under the direction of the team.    » read more »

- Tampa Bay Devil Rays players past and present, Kevin Costner and Modern West, to celebrate uniform launch on Nov. 8
- Celebration with Rays players will continue the following day at Rays Picnic in the Park in downtown Tampa

11/02/2007, ST. PETERSBURG -- Hollywood's Kevin Costner and his band Modern West will perform at Straub Park in downtown St. Petersburg on Thursday, Nov. 8 at 6:30 p.m. during the Tampa Bay Devil Rays celebration to launch the team's new name, colors, uniforms and logo. Admission is free.    » read more »

10/26/2007, NEW YORK -- Perseverance and dedication took center stage today as Major League Baseball players named Tampa Bay Devil Rays first baseman Carlos Pena and Washington Nationals first baseman Dmitri Young the season's top comeback players.    » read more »

10/26/2007, NEW YORK -- Perseverance and dedication took center stage today as Major League Baseball players named Tampa Bay Devil Rays first baseman Carlos Pena and Washington Nationals first baseman Dmitri Young the season's top comeback players.    » read more »

10/26/2007, ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. -- The Tampa Bay Devil Rays will hold a "Picnic in the Park" on Friday, Nov. 9 at 11:45 a.m. ET at Gaslight Park in downtown Tampa to celebrate the launch of the team's new name, colors, uniforms and logo. The event is free to the public.    » read more »

10/25/2007, ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. -- The Tampa Bay Devil Rays claimed Australian outfielder Chris Snelling off waivers from the Oakland Athletics. To clear room on the roster, the club released right-handed pitcher Jay Witasick.    » read more »

Connor Robertson outrighted

10/25/2007, OAKLAND -- The Oakland A's today announced that outfielder Chris Snelling was claimed off waivers by the Tampa Bay Devil Rays. The A's also sent right-handed pitcher Connor Robertson outright to Triple-A Sacramento.    » read more »

Free event will celebrate team's launch of new name, uniforms, colors, logo

10/18/2007, ST. PETERSBURG -- Hollywood's Kevin Costner and his band Modern West will perform at Straub Park in downtown St. Petersburg on Thursday, Nov. 8 at 6:30 p.m. during the Tampa Bay Devil Rays celebration to launch the team's new name, colors, uniforms and logo. Admission is free.    » read more »

- Tampa Bay Devil Rays, continuing "green" leadership, keep free parking for carpoolers
- Also announce 2008 ticket prices

10/12/2007, ST. PETERSBURG -- Despite the previously planned phase-out of free parking in all team-controlled lots at Tropicana Field, the Tampa Bay Devil Rays have decided instead to maintain free parking for all vehicles with four or more passengers.    » read more »

Chicago Cubs to make first Tropicana Field visit

10/10/2007, ST. PETERSBURG -- The Tampa Bay Devil Rays Rays will host the Chicago Cubs at Tropicana Field for the first time, June 17-19, according to the 2008 Major League Baseball schedule released today. The schedule is subject to change.

The Rays will open their 11th season at Baltimore on Monday, March 31. After a three-game series with the Orioles and a four-game set at New York, the Rays will return to Tropicana Field to play the Seattle Mariners in their home opener on Tuesday, April 8.    » read more »

Don Zimmer to return for 60th season

10/11/2007, ST. PETERSBURG -- Dave Martinez was named Bench Coach on Tampa Bay Devil Rays Manager Joe Maddon's coaching staff. He joins Third Base Coach Tom Foley, Hitting Coach Steve Henderson, First Base Coach George Hendrick and Bullpen Coach Bobby Ramos, who have all agreed on two-year contracts. In addition, Senior Baseball Advisor Don Zimmer will return for his 60th season in professional baseball.    » read more »

10/02/2007, ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. -- The Tampa Bay Devil Rays have announced the following with regards to Manager Joe Maddon's 2008 coaching staff. Third Base Coach Tom Foley, Hitting Coach Steve Henderson, First Base Coach George Hendrick and Bullpen Coach Bobby Ramos are expected to return. The contract of Bench Coach Bill Evers will not be renewed. A decision has not been made on Pitching Coach Jim Hickey's return.    » read more »