One-time New York Mets' prospect Jake Mangum had a historic night in his second career big league game with the Tampa Bay Rays.

After scorching the ball around the ballpark on Saturday afternoon with just one run to show for it, the Rays remained confident in their offensive approach. If anything, they were encouraged by the q

Tampa Bay Times reporters describe what it’s like at Steinbrenner and around Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg.

Jake Mangum, a career minor leaguer, finally got his long-awaited call to the major leagues. And after his performance on Monday with the Tampa Bay Rays, the 29-year-old undoubtedly can say it was worth the wait.

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Rays third. Jake Mangum singles to shallow infield. Curtis Mead walks. Kameron Misner out on a sacrifice fly to right field to Jack Suwinski. Curtis Mead to third. Jake Mangum scores. Danny Jansen pops out to Isiah Kiner-Falefa. Taylor Walls strikes out swinging. 1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 1 left on. Rays 4, Pirates 0.

Tampa Bay Rays Owner Stu Sternberg had an awkward encounter with a fan holding a signboard saying to sell the franchise.

It was not until after the final Grapefruit League game at Steinbrenner Field that a team of more than 200 workers was able to change signage from Yankees to Rays.

BOTTOM LINE: The Tampa Bay Rays will try to keep their three-game home win streak intact when they face the Pittsburgh Pirates. Tampa Bay had an 80-82 record overall and a 42-39 record in home games last season. The Rays averaged 7.7 hits per game in the 2024 season with 2.6 extra base hits per game.