Evan Longoria played a big role in turning the Tampa Bay Rays into a viable MLB franchise. He retired as a Ray Saturday, and his legacy means a lot to the current players in the Tampa Bay clubhouse.

Evan Longoria salutes the crowd as he leaves the mound with Rays manager Kevin Cash after throwing out the ceremonial first pitch before a game against the Cleveland Guardians on July 13, 2024.

TAMPA — Evan Longoria signed his ceremonial one-day contract, pulled on the size 44 Rays jersey with No. 3 on the back — the same as when he played — noted it still fit and said, “maybe I ...

Three-time All-Star and 2008 AL Rookie of the Year Evan Longoria is formally retiring as a member of the Rays. Read more at MLB Trade Rumors.

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Evan Longoria pretty much knew after his 16th big-league season last year it was time to move on. Spending time without the daily grind of the season with his family ...

Evan Longoria: "I'd just like to give a little bit of background on how it all happened. Obviously I haven't played baseball for the better part of a year and a half now.

Evan Longoria has still got it. The former Rays star, now with the Diamondbacks, just turned 38 earlier in October, but he's emerged as one of the most important pieces of Arizona's postseason run.

Former Rays, Giants and D-backs third baseman Evan Longoria hasn't retired but is unlikely to continue playing. Read more at MLB Trade Rumors.

After 16 major league seasons, Evan Longoria is officially hanging up his spikes–and doing so where it all began. The longtime third baseman will retire as a Tampa Bay Ray, signing a ceremonial ...

The news that Evan Longoria will retire as a Ray next month brought up lots of memories of his 10 seasons with the Rays. We’d like to know what our readers consider their favorite Longoria ...