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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

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

TAMPA, Fla. — After a debut decade of futility, everything changed for Tampa Bay's baseball franchise in 2008. Following 10 straight losing seasons where they never won more than 70 games, they changed names — from Devil Rays to Rays — and changed perceptions.

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The 'MLB All-Star Game MVPs' quiz

MLB began awarding the All-Star Game MVP Award during the 1962 season. How many of the MVPs since then can you name in six minutes?

The 'National League home run champions' quiz

The 'Leadoff home run leader' quiz

The 'MLB Home Run Derby champions' quiz

MLB News / DRaysBay / June 7

A Legend to Remember, A Game to Forget: Rays 10, Marlins 11

Rays honor Longoria but lose heartbreaker to Marlins. “I constantly try to humble myself; if you don’t, I’m sure the game is going to find a way to humble you,” Evan Longoria said back in 2009 when he was just 23 and the youngest Ray on the roster.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

25 MLB players who might be fantasy league winners in the second half

It's crunch time for fantasy baseball managers as we head into the final two months of the regular season. These 25 players could make all the difference as pickups or acquisitions for fantasy rosters.

MLB News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / June 7

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

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

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.

MLB News / DRaysBay / May 21

Evan Longoria announced as 6th member of Rays Hall of Fame

Longo will be inducted in a 2026 ceremony at Tropicana Field. He joins Zimmer, Boggs, Crawford, Wills, and McGriff. via team press release The Tampa Bay Rays announced that Evan Longoria will be inducted into the Rays Hall of Fame in 2026 in a formal ceremony to further celebrate his legacy.

MLB News / Athlon Sports / May 14

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

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.

Cubs to hold onto first place with big win over Marlins

Tigers still look like AL's best team in win over Red Sox

Brian Snitker feeling the heat as managerial carousel spins faster

Four rentals the Red Sox should consider to replace Triston Casas

AL team grades: Angels stink, but what other teams are flunking?

NL team grades: Rockies, three other teams must be declared disasters

Athletics News / Yardbarker

The 20 greatest MLB managers who never won a World Series

Success in Major League Baseball can be measured in many ways; namely, winning a World Series. As a player, it is truly special. Meanwhile, doing so in the capacity of manager is a significant accomplishment, considering the pressure to succeed.

MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / May 12

3-time MLB All-Star officially set to retire

After 16 seasons in the big leagues, Longo is now ready to sail the seas. The Tampa Bay Rays announced on Monday that franchise icon Evan Longoria is set to retire from Major League Baseball.

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The 'NFL rookie 1,000-yard receivers' quiz

The 'MLB All-Star Game MVPs' quiz

The 'MLB Home Run Derby champions' quiz

The 'No. 1 overall MLB Draft picks' quiz

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 12

Three-time All-Star to sign one-day contract to retire as member of Rays

Three-time All-Star and 2008 American Legaue Rookie of the Year Evan Longoria will sign a one-day contract to officially retire as a member of his original organization.

AL team grades: Angels stink, but what other teams are flunking 2025?

NL team grades: Rockies, three other teams must be declared disasters

The 30 greatest nicknames in baseball history

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Field Level Media / May 12

Evan Longoria set to retire as Ray next month

Former first-round pick and three-time All-Star third baseman Evan Longoria will announce his retirement at a Tampa Bay Rays game next month. Longoria, 39, is retiring as a Ray during a pregame ceremony on June 7 ahead of a game against the visiting Miami Marlins.

Warriors player channels his inner Evan Longoria to save reporter

Golden State Warriors center Kevon Looney on Tuesday showed off his quick reflexes to save a vulnerable reporter. Looney was in the middle of a pregame

Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / March 9

Astros HOF Index: Recently retired 3B

Are we looking at Ventura and Longoria through the wrong lens? We are following a similar pattern as we roll through the positions. The general idea is to run through every player not in the Hall of Fame within the 80/120 zone.

MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / January 18

Former MLB All-Star has big warning for Mets

Winker is an intense person with a history of on-field skirmishes.

How re-signing Jesse Winker impacts Mets' Pete Alonso plans

Has contract standoff impacted Mets' relationship with Pete Alonso?

Insiders reveal details on Mets' 'last-ditch effort' to sign Pete Alonso

Which players have the most home runs in MLB postseason history?

The 'National League batting champions' quiz

MLB News / Fastball on SI / January 17

Former Tampa Bay Rays Star Evan Longoria Takes Shot at New York Mets Clubhouse

On Thursday, the New York Mets agreed to a one-year deal with outfielder Jesse Winker. Winker ended the season with New York in 2024 after a mid-season trade from the Washington Nationals.

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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The 'Highest-paid player for every MLB team' quiz

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

After playing a significant role as the veteran presence in the clubhouse during the Diamondbacks’ trip to the World Series in 2023, Longoria remains a free agent heading into this season.

Diamondbacks designate 3B Emmanuel Rivera for assignment

Veteran IF suddenly opts out of deal with Diamondbacks

D-backs seek encore after explosive opener vs. Rockies

Which MLB players have the most career RBI?

The '2023 MLB Opening Day starters' quiz

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.

Dodgers make significant decision on injury comeback of Walker Buehler

Report: Los Angeles explored further significant upgrades to rotation

Dodgers are already talking a big game before season even begins

Pair of high-profile clubs going different directions with their DH plans

Giants chairman updates on extension for Farhan Zaidi, offseason plans

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.