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The Tampa Bay Rays are set to retire Evan Longoria’s No. 3 jersey and celebrate his legacy all weekend long during the upcoming July 10-12 homestand. To kick off Longo’s Legacy Weekend on Friday, June 10, the Rays will also launch the Devil Rays Deal for every Friday home game at Tropicana Field.

MLB News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / February 10

Evan Longoria To Receive Incredible Honor From Rays This Season

There have been a lot of talented players to take the field for the Tampa Bay Rays, but Evan Longoria is in a league of his own. When taking a look at the Rays' all-time lists, Longoria pops up more than any player.

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Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / October 26

4 Current Rays Players Who Could Make Franchise All-Time Starting Nine

The Tampa Bay Rays have had some excellent players on their roster throughout the history of the franchise. Their all-time starting nine has some incredibly talented players, such as third baseman Evan Longoria, outfielder Carl Crawford and starting pitcher David Price.

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MLB News / DRaysBay / June 15, 2025

Rays Reacts Results: Evan Longoria Special

Getting misty. This week’s Rays Reacts was an Evan Longoria special following his one-day contract to retire as a Rays player. He threw the first pitch, but should he have picked up a bat?

MLB News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / June 8, 2025

My Two Cents: Evan Longoria's Legacy Also Means a Lot to Current Rays Players

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MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 7, 2025

Rays make MLB history on special Evan Longoria day

Heading into Saturday’s matchup winners of four games in a row, the Tampa Bay Rays were looking to make it five straight. Saturday was especially meaningful for the team, as franchise icon Evan Longoria officially retired as a Ray.

MLB News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / June 7, 2025

Here's What Rays Legend Evan Longoria Said in 'Retirement Day' Press Conference

TAMPA, Fla. — Former Tampa Bay third baseman Evan Longoria officially retired from baseball on Saturday, signing a ceremonial one-day contract with the Rays.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 1, 2025

Evan Longoria sends heartfelt message to Rays, Tampa Bay after announcement

Evan Longoria is going to retire from baseball, and he will say his goodbye in the uniform of the Tampa Bay Rays. Longoria has had a 16-year career in the Major Leagues, and the first 10 of those seasons were with the Rays.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 21, 2025

Evan Longoria gets touching message from Rays owner amid HOF plans

The Tampa Bay Rays have had plenty of great players come through their organization. However, nobody personified the Rays better than Evan Longoria did.

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The most disappointing player from every MLB team for the 2026 season

The 2026 season hasn't gone as planned for many MLB players. These 30 players stand out as the biggest disappointments for their respective teams.

MLB News / Athlon Sports / May 14, 2025

Evan Longoria to Retire as Tampa Bay Rays Player

Evan Longoria provided plenty of big hits during his tenure with the Tampa Bay Rays. He continued playing in MLB after leaving the Rays, but most fans connect him with the franchise.

MLB News / Yardbarker / May 12, 2025

Best player in Rays history to retire as member of the team

Few players have been as impactful to the Tampa Bay Rays franchise as Evan Longoria. Few Rays players are still as fondly remembered.

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Arizona Diamondbacks News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 18, 2024

Former MLB Rookie of the Year unlikely to continue playing

Evan Longoria told Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times and others this past weekend that he’s all but officially retired.

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MLB News / Fastball on SI / July 13, 2024

Tampa Bay Rays Legend Evan Longoria Returns to Tropicana Field For Ceremonial 1st Pitch

Evan Longoria, still technically a free agent, donned a Tampa Bay Rays uniform again on Saturday. The 38-year-old third baseman returned to Tropicana Field to throw out the ceremonial first pitch ahead of the Rays' afternoon showdown with the Cleveland Guardians.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Burn City Sports / March 29, 2024

Evan Longoria shares heartfelt message to Diamondbacks

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Arizona Diamondbacks News / MLB Trade Rumors / February 4, 2024

Veteran third baseman undecided on MLB future

Veteran third baseman Evan Longoria is still “weighing his options” regarding his future ahead of the 2024 season.

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Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / December 18, 2023

Diamondbacks 2023 Player Review: Evan Longoria

This article is part of a series of player reviews for the 2023 Arizona Diamondbacks. It was a surprising and marvelous year for the team as they won 84 games to make the postseason.

MLB News / Yardbarker / October 26, 2023

Making history: What to know about Diamondbacks-Rangers World Series

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Watch: Diamondbacks' Evan Longoria makes incredible double play

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