Rays bring back Tampa Bay to new road gray jerseys
MLB.com • • sports
Key Points:
- The Tampa Bay Rays will debut new gray road uniforms on Tuesday night at Yankee Stadium, featuring "Tampa Bay" prominently on the chest for the first time since 2007, reflecting the team's renewed connection to its home region.
- This uniform change aligns with the Rays' new ownership's commitment to Tampa Bay, coinciding with plans for a "Forever Home" ballpark in the area and celebrating the franchise's 25th anniversary.
- The new jerseys are a modern update inspired by the original Devil Rays uniforms from 1998-2000, featuring a gradient color scheme and repositioned logo elements for a cleaner look.
- Updated caps and helmets also draw from the 1998 Devil Rays design but replace black with the current Rays navy blue to modernize the appearance.
- Fans participated in selecting the new design through social media polls, emphasizing the team's desire to showcase "Tampa Bay" prominently during road games.
