Rays return to Tropicana Field for a two-team, six-game homestand

The Tampa Bay Rays return to Tropicana Field on Tuesday for a two-team, six-game homestand against the New York Yankees (July 9-11) and Cleveland Guardians (July 12-14). The Rays will meet the Yankees for the third of four series this season, and the first of two this month (in New York, July 19-22). This will mark the Rays first of two series against the Guardians this year (in Cleveland, Sept. 12-15). The Rays 2024 season is presented by Orlando Health.

Tuesday, July 9 vs. New York Yankees

• First Pitch: 6:50 p.m.
• Gates Open: 5:20 p.m.
• Color Guard: Presented by U.S. Army Reserve Drill Sergeant Unit – Delta Company
• National Anthem: Performed by Shevonne Philidor with ASL by Nancy Russell
• Ceremonial First Pitch: Thrown by Tuesday’s Champion, 7-year-old Connor from the Children’s Dream Fund. Before every Tuesday home game, the Rays recognize a child from the Make-A-Wish Foundation or the Children’s Dream Fund as part of the Tuesday’s Champion program, presented by RIPA & Associates. Connor was diagnosed with Evans Syndrome and Nephrotic Syndrome. He loves swimming, Star Wars and spicy foods, and his favorite Rays player is Brandon Lowe.
• Rays First Pitch: Thrown by Tropicana representative, Addison Bender
• Venezuelan Heritage Ticket Package – Sold Out: In celebration of Venezuelan heritage, the Rays will host a pregame party in Lower Ballpark & Rec open to all fans. In addition, a variety of discounted food and beverage specials will be available, including $5 Polar beer (Ballpark & Rec and SipShine Bar) and Heritage milkshakes (Epic Milkshakes, section 107). Fans who purchased the sold out Venezuelan Heritage Ticket Package will receive a limited-edition replica jersey and a seat in the Lower Reserved.

Wednesday, July 10 vs. New York Yankees

• First Pitch: 6:50 p.m.
• Gates Open: 5:20 p.m.
• Color Guard: Presented by Clearwater Composite Squadron of Florida Wing, Civil Air Patrol
• National Anthem: Performed by Jennifer Barican with ASL by Hailey Riggs
• Ceremonial First Pitch: Thrown by a representative from Daytona International Speedway and Coca-Cola Beverages Florida in honor of NASCAR Day
• Rays First Pitch: Thrown by Mostyn Hummel
• Salute to Service: Military, first responders and teachers are eligible to receive 20 percent off tickets in the Lower Reserved and Lower Box for Wednesday’s game.
• NASCAR Day Ticket Package: Fans can purchase a special NASCAR Day Ticket Package that includes a limited-edition hat and a seat in the Lower Reserved. In addition, fans can take pictures with the Coke Zero Sugar 400 promo car, the Coke Zero Sugar 400 trophy and try on an official pit crew fire suit.

Thursday, July 11 vs. New York Yankees

• First Pitch: 6:50 p.m.
• Gates Open: 5:20 p.m.
• Color Guard: Presented by Temple Terrace Fire Department
• National Anthem: Performed by VOIXX with ASL by Nancy Russell
• Ceremonial First Pitch: Thrown by Takahiro Miwa
• Rays First Pitch: Thrown by Franklin Street founder and former CEO, Andrew Wright. Franklin Street is a full-service commercial real estate firm in the Tampa Bay area.
• Dominican Heritage Ticket Package – Sold Out: In celebration of Dominican heritage, the Rays will host a pregame party in Lower Ballpark & Rec open to all fans. In addition, a variety of discounted food and beverage specials will be available, including $5 Presidente beer (Lower Ballpark & Rec and Daquiri Deck Bar) and Heritage milkshakes (Epic Milkshakes, section 107). Fans who purchased the sold out Dominican Heritage Ticket Package will receive a limited-edition hat and a seat in the Lower Reserved.

Friday, July 12 vs. Cleveland Guardians

• First Pitch: 6:50 p.m.
• Gates Open: 5:20 p.m.
• Color Guard: Presented by Marion County Composite Squadron of Florida Wing, Civil Air Patrol
• National Anthem: Performed by Stacy Conner with ASL by Tess Crowder
• Pregame Presentation: Raymond James will recognize the 2024 recipients of the Raymond James Community Impact Award, honoring five non-profits that have made a positive impact on the Tampa Bay community. This year’s honorees are Big Brothers Big Sisters of Tampa Bay, the Boys & Girls Club of Tampa Bay, the Chi Chi Rodriguez Youth Foundation, Friends of the Children – Tampa Bay and Ronald McDonald House. Each organization will receive a $10,000 grant, totaling $50,000.
• Ceremonial First Pitch: Thrown by representatives from each of the 2024 Raymond James Community Impact Award honorees
• Rays First Pitch: Thrown by Jesse Kiebzak, a local elementary school teacher and artist who designed Friday’s Randy Arozarena Streetwear Shirt giveaway. *See promotion.
• Devil Rays Day: The Rays will sport their Devil Rays throwback uniforms.
• *Promotion: Randy Arozarena Streetwear Shirt presented by Daiquiri Deck to the first 12,000 fans
• In-Game Presentation: The Rays Baseball Foundation will present Junior Achievement of Tampa Bay with a $25,000 grant. Junior Achievement's Biztown, Finance Park and 3DE schools teach students workforce readiness, financial literacy and entrepreneurship skills to prepare them for the future of work.
• Randy Land: For every Friday home game, fans can purchase tickets for Randy Land in sections 141 or 143. Tickets include a Randy Arozarena T-shirt. Additionally, if Arozarena hits a home run during the game, fans in Randy Land receive a free Viva Tequila Seltzer, soda or water. To purchase tickets in Randy Land, go to RaysBaseball.com/RandyLand.
• Concessions and Merchandise Specials: 90s-themed snacks and beverages are available at the Viva Tequila Seltzer Grab N’ Go (behind center field) and at the Bird & Batter Express location (in right field), on all Friday Devil Rays Days.
• Mexican Heritage Ticket Package – Sold Out: In celebration of Mexican heritage, the Rays will host a pregame party in Lower Ballpark & Rec open to all fans. In addition, a variety of discounted food and beverage specials will be available, including $5 Viva Tequila Seltzers and Coronas pregame (Lower Ballpark & Rec), $7.27 Viva Tequila Seltzers all game, $5 Corona beverages (Corona Cart on the third base concourse) and Heritage milkshakes (Epic Milkshakes, section 107). Fans who purchased the sold out Mexican Heritage Ticket Package will receive a limited-edition Isaac Paredes replica jersey and a seat in the Lower Reserved.
• Postgame Happy Hour: Following a Rays win on Friday and Saturday home games, fans can enjoy discounted beverages at Lower Ballpark & Rec after the game.

Saturday, July 13 vs. Cleveland Guardians

• First Pitch: 4:10 p.m.
• Gates Open: 2:10 p.m.
• Color Guard: Presented by Brandon Cadet Squadron of the Florida Wing, Civil Air Patrol
• National Anthem: Performed by Amanda Breivogel with ASL by Tess Crowder
• Pregame Presentation: Budweiser and Great Bay Distributors will present Folds of Honor with a $5,000 check in honor of continuing their 14-year partnership with the organization. Folds of Honor is a nonprofit organization that helps provide the families of fallen and disabled service members and first responders with educational scholarships.
• Ceremonial First Pitch: Thrown by former Rays infielder Evan Longoria. Longoria will also make a limited appearance in The Bay Republic team store prior to the game to sign autographs.
• Rays First Pitch: Thrown by Pinellas County Teacher of the Year, Gerard Madrinan
• Rays First Pitch: Thrown by the first Hispanic chair of Florida State University’s Alumni Association’s board of directors, Javi Borges
• Nike City Connect: The Rays will sport their Grit x Glow uniforms.
• In-Game Presentation: The Rays Baseball Foundation will present the City of St. Petersburg Parks and Recreation with a $10,000 grant to continue their work in the community.
• Florida State University Ticket Package: Fans can purchase a special Florida State University Ticket Package that includes a limited-edition hat and a seat in the Lower Level.
• Margaritaville Ticket Package: Fans can purchase a special Margaritaville Ticket Package that includes a limited-edition Devil Rays straw hat and a seat in the MaintenX Party Deck.
• Postgame Happy Hour: Following a Rays win on Friday and Saturday home games, fans can enjoy discounted beverages at Lower Ballpark & Rec after the game.

Sunday, July 14 vs. Cleveland Guardians

• First Pitch: 1:40 p.m.
• Gates Open: 11:40 p.m.
• Color Guard: Presented by St. Petersburg Police Department
• National Anthem: Performed by Special Olympics athlete Harihar Jeyabarath with ASL by Emily Hobbs
• Pregame Presentation: Special Olympics Florida athletes and their families will participate in a special pregame parade on the warning track.
• Ceremonial First Pitch: Thrown by Bruhat Soma, a rising 8th grader at Turner Bartels K-8, and Scripps National Spelling Bee champion. In February, Bruhat was one of three winners at the regional spelling bee, hosted at Tropicana Field and sponsored by the Rays Baseball Foundation and Rowdies Soccer Fund. Bruhat correctly spelled 29 out of 30 words in 90 seconds during a spell-off at the national competition in May. The Rays are the first MLB team to partner with the Scripps National Spelling Bee.
• Rays First Pitch: Thrown by a representative from Chase
• Promotion: Sneaker Keychain presented by Nike to the first 5,000 fans 14 and under
• Salute to Service: Military, first responders and teachers are eligible to receive 20 percent off tickets in the 200 Level for Sunday’s game.
• Law Enforcement Appreciation Ticket Package: Fans can purchase a special Law Enforcement Appreciation Ticket Package that includes a limited-edition hat and a seat in the Lower Box.
• For the Kids: On Sundays, there’s even more fun for the kids! Kids can line up by the first-base line from 12-12:30 p.m. for Rays player autographs. A select group of children will have the opportunity to go on the field and stand next to their favorite Rays player during the National Anthem. After the game, all kids can run the bases. Follow instructions on the video board to find out where to line up to enter the field.

Additional Homestand Notes:

• $10 Tickets: Available for every Rays regular season home game. $10 Tickets are non-transferable, and barcodes will be available two hours prior to first pitch. A maximum of six tickets per game, per household is available.
• 50/50 Charity Raffle: Support our community from Tropicana Field or at home while watching the game. As an early-bird special, fans receive two times the number of tickets for donations made before first pitch. For example, prior to first pitch fans can get 10 tickets for $10, 40 tickets for $20, 400 tickets for $50 and 998 tickets for $100. After first pitch, donation levels return to their standard amounts (5/$10, 20/$20, 200/$50, & 500/$100). 50/50 tickets can be obtained at Gate 3, Gate 5, the Budweiser Porch, online via Rays5050.com or with one of our roaming ambassadors.
• Ballpark Pass: For $49 a month, fans can gain standing-room only (SRO) access to every regular-season home game. Pass holders can reserve up to three games at a time. Guest passes and seat upgrades will be available at an additional cost. Tickets are non-transferable, and barcodes will be available four hours prior to first pitch.
• Budweiser Good Sport Designated Driver Program: Pledge to be a designated driver by abstaining from alcohol in the MLB Ballpark app. Show your confirmation email to a representative at Guest Services Gate 1 or 3. Each fan who pledges will receive a small cup good for a soda or water at Coca-Cola Refresh Stations. One winner each game will receive a Rays hat.
• Closed Captioning: New for the 2024 season, a closed-captioning feed is available for all Rays home games in the Ballpark app. Fans can simply select the “Closed Captioning” icon from the Helpful Links section on the Rays team page to see a captioning feed throughout the game.
• Culver’s Curds in the Third: If the Rays score a run in the third inning, fans score free Culver’s Wisconsin Cheese Curds. Offer is only valid the day after the game with an online purchase using the code CURDRUN.
• Every Hit is a Win: For every Rays hit, Suncoast Credit Union will donate $90 to a nonprofit in the community in honor of their 90th anniversary. Fans can vote on the nonprofit and keep track by clicking the link: https://www.suncoast.com/Promo/Every-Hit-is-a-Win.
• Experiences: Located at Gate 6, fans will notice Bat Around, a new addition this season. The game is fit for all ability levels and brings fun and competition in a new arcade-style batting cage. This new experience will allow fans to test their skills during their visit to Tropicana Field. The Rays are the first team in MLB with Bat Around.
• Kane’s Furniture 10K Promotion: If Rays pitchers strike out 10 batters during a home game, take your mobile ticket located in the Ballpark app or a print-at-home voucher to any Kane’s Furniture store within five days and receive a coupon for one Free Taco & Chips at participating area Tijuana Flats locations. Restrictions apply. For more information, visit KanesStrikeout.com.
• Mascot Race: New for the 2024 season, fans can guess the winner of the Mascot Race exclusively via the Ballpark app by selecting the “Mascot Race” tile on the Rays team page.
• MLB Ballpark App: Mobile ordering, seat upgrades, gameday experiences, digital tickets, parking passes, closed-captioning, gaming activations and more are all available within the Ballpark app. Discounts at retail, the ShortStop and Grab & Go can be accessed simply by tapping the “ShortStop Pay,” “Retail Pay” and “Grab & Go Pay” icons on the Rays team page.
• Mobile Ordering: Convenient mobile ordering is available for every game through the Rays team page within the Ballpark app. Click on the “Order Food + Drinks” tile to be directed to a page with all available pickup locations and dietary specific offerings.
• Papa John’s Rays 6 Promotion: If the Rays score six or more runs in either home or away games (win or lose), fans can receive 50 percent off their online pizza order the next day at PapaJohns.com or through the Papa John’s app.
• Prepaid Parking: To expedite entry into parking lots, fans are encouraged to prepay for parking. Prices vary by game date and parking lot. See RaysBaseball.com/Parking. Lots open three hours prior to first pitch.
• Rays Rookies Kids Club: The Rays Rookies Kids Club presented by Suncoast Credit Union is back for the 2024 season. For $40, MVP members receive a free kid’s meal at every game, 50 percent off tickets for select home games, free admission to The Florida Aquarium, a duffel bag, a snapback hat and a Rays Rookies sticker set. All-Star memberships are available for free. For more information visit RaysBaseball.com/RaysRookies.
• Rays Touch Experience: The first of its kind at a professional sports venue, Rays Touch Experience is a 35-foot, 10,000-gallon exhibit located just beyond the right-center field fence at Tropicana Field. This unique and educational fan experience has been created through a partnership with The Florida Aquarium. The beautiful cownose stingrays are the same species that live in the waters of Tampa Bay and are cared for by the Florida Aquarium staff. A complete wellness program including a healthy diet, routine medical exams and behavioral observation is provided for the rays. Fans can visit when gates open to the top of the ninth inning (the tank will close at the top of each hour for 10 minutes to give the rays a touch break).
• Specialty Rooms: The Nursing Room is a private room for child caretaking behind home plate near the First Aid station. The Sensory Room is a safe space for anyone with sensory processing needs in Suite 45. It was designed in collaboration with the Center for Autism and Related Disabilities (CARD).
• Upgrade Your Experience: Seat upgrades and gameday experiences are available for purchase for every game via the MLB Ballpark app. Fans can select the “Upgrade Your Experience” tile on the Rays team page to see available upgrades. Availability and pricing will vary by game. Experiences include The Baldwin Group Club access, Rays Radio Booth visits, Raymond Meet & Greets and Batting Practice passes. Additional experiences may be added throughout the season.