Our Favorite Tampa Bay Rays The Rays are a member of the Eastern Division of MLB's American League. Since their inception in 1998, the club has played at Tropicana Field and has finished out of last place only four times. Their first season with a winning record was 2008, when they won their first division title and proceeded to win the pennant. In November 2007, majority owner Stuart Sternberg made significant changes to his franchise's image, changing the club's name from the Tampa Bay Devil Rays to the "Tampa Bay Rays", which he described as "a beacon that radiates throughout Tampa Bay and across the entire state of Florida." The teams' primary colors, formerly black,green, and blue, were changed to navy blue, Columbia blue, and gold, and the team's symbol was changed from a manta ray to a ray of sunlight. The manta ray symbol, however, is still used on the sleeve of their jerseys, and there is still a tank of cownose rays in the outfield. During the offseason, several key players from the Rays were either traded away or lost to free agency. They received five minor league prospects from the Chicago Cubs in a trade that included starting pitcher Matt Garza, while shortstop Jason Bartlett was sent to the San Diego Padres for four minor league prospects. Seven relief pitchers would not return to the team in 2011. The Rays home uniform is white with the word Rays written across the chest. The Rays road uniform is gray with the word Rays written across the chest. The Rays first alternate is dark blue with Columbia blue piping and the word Rays written across the chest. The Rays second alternate is light blue with the word Rays written across the chest. The Rays wear their dark blue alternate on home and road games. The Rays wear their light blue alternate on Sunday home games. For more information about Tampa Bay Rays, please leave your comments.