Tampa Bay Rays' is rated among the most famous Major League Baseball franchises from St. Petersburg of Florida. After their commencement in the year 1998, this club has finished only 3 times at the last place.

They became the winner of first division championship for the first time in 2008 and ended up winning the pennant. This franchise was initially known as: Tampa Bay Devil Rays. The name 'Tampa Bay Rays' was given by Stuart Sternberg (a majority owner) in November 2007.

This name is based on a theme that describes this franchise as the beacon, which radiates its rays all through Tampa Bay along with the rest of Florida. The primary color green, blue and black were also changed to Columbia blue, gold and navy blue. The team's symbol was also changed to rays of sunlight from manta ray.

The four great matches of this year were lined up in July against Detroit, starting from 26th July till 29th July. All these matches were own by the Tampa bay Rays. Three more matches took place against the NY Yankees were held on the following dates: 30th, 31st July and 1st of August; of which two were own by them and in one the Yankees emerged as the winner. The month of August was truly power packed. The Tampa Bay Rays won many, but also lost some.

The current month is also filled with interesting matches. Some of them are: matches against Toronto (from the 10th to 12th of September), matches against NY Yankees (from the 13th to 15th of September), from 17th to 19th there are matches against LA Angels. The rest of the month is also made eventful for baseball fans and supporters of this Franchise with matches against Seattle, Baltimore and Kansas City.

Based in St. Petersburg, Florida, Tampa Bay Rays participate in Major League Baseball (MLB) and it has the membership of American League East Division as well.

The Tampa Bay Rays were founded in 1988 and was named Tampa Bay Devil Rays till 2008 when it dropped the Devil' from its name and became Tampa Bays Rays. The home game of this baseball team is played in Tropicana Field.

In 2008 when they won division title for the first time, they entered playoffs and were qualified for World Series. The team's official color now is navy blue, Columbia blue and gold.

Team's performance

Though not receiving major success the4 Rays have let people know that they are a force to reckon with along with the Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees.

While you are traveling to Tampa or you travel from Tampa FL you must get some Tampa Bay Rays tickets to watch the team play and extend your support.

The Rays will be playing major games against Red Sox and Yankees and it is for the fans to decide how good they are going to be.

To know more about Tampa Bay Rays and how to get tickets to their games log on to the official site of this baseball team:

http://tampabay.rays.mlb.com/index.jsp?c_id=tb

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This is the official website of the Tampa Bay Rays so you know everything that is required to about their schedules and upcoming events. If you are a true fan then you will love to read up all the details.

http://tampabay.rays.mlb.com/index.jsp?c_id=tb

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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tampa_Bay_Rays

Schedule Information

Take a look at their schedule to know what games are coming up so you can enjoy your game. If you are a true baseball fan then you will most certainly not want to miss out on all the gaming action so make sure you are constantly informed about what is going on to purchase your tickets accordingly. Book your tickets well in advance because there is always a demand for these tickets. Visit their website for more details and make sure to attend their game.

http://tampabay.rays.mlb.com/schedule/index.jsp?c_id=tb