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Toronto Sun
12-05-2025
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Evan Longoria to sign 1-day contract to retire with the Tampa Bay Rays
Published May 12, 2025 • 1 minute read Tampa Bay Rays' Evan Longoria hits an RBI-double off Baltimore Orioles reliever Brad Brach during the eighth inning of a baseball game, Oct. 1, 2017, in St. Petersburg, Fla. Photo by Steve Nesius, File / AP Photo TAMPA, Fla. — Evan Longoria will sign a one-day contract with Tampa Bay and officially retire as a Ray on June 7. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account The greatest player in franchise history didn't play last season after spending the 2023 season in Arizona but never officially retired. Now he'll do it with the team where he built his illustrious career. 'Evan Longoria's place in Rays history is unmatched,' president of baseball operations Erik Neander said in a statement. 'Evan leaves the game as our all-time leader in nearly every major offensive category. He not only defined an era of Rays baseball — he helped put us on the map. His impact, both on and off the field, laid the foundation for our success, and it's a privilege to celebrate his legacy.' The third baseman was selected with the third overall pick in the 2006 draft and starred for the Rays from 2008-2017. He's the team's all-time leader in WAR (51.7), games played (1,435), home runs (261), RBIs (892), runs (780), extra-base hits (618) and walks (569). This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. He was the American League Rookie of the Year in 2008, a three-time All-Star and won Gold Glove Awards in 2009, 2010 and 2017. Longoria finished sixth in AL MVP voting in both 2010 and 2013 and won a Silver Slugger Award in 2009. Longoria's image was made into a statue placed outside of Gate 4 at Tropicana Field to depict his celebration of a walk-off home run in the 12th inning of the final regular-season game of 2011 that sent the Rays to the postseason. He was traded to San Francisco in December 2017 and played five seasons for the Giants before finishing his career with the Diamondbacks. The 39-year-old will be honoured in a pregame ceremony at Steinbrenner Field before Tampa Bay's game against the Marlins.
Yahoo
12-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Evan Longoria to sign 1-day contract to retire with the Tampa Bay Rays
FILE - Tampa Bay Rays' Evan Longoria hits a RBI-double off Baltimore Orioles reliever Brad Brach during the eighth inning of a baseball game, Oct. 1, 2017, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Steve Nesius, File) FILE - Sculptor Steven Dickey, right, and Tampa Bay Rays President Matt Silverman, center, unveil a statue of former Rays third baseman Evan Longoria celebrating his 2011 home run that sent the Rays into the playoffs, during a ceremony outside Tropicana Field, Sept. 23, 2023, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara, File) FILE - Tampa Bay Rays' Evan Longoria hits a RBI-double off Baltimore Orioles reliever Brad Brach during the eighth inning of a baseball game, Oct. 1, 2017, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Steve Nesius, File) FILE - Sculptor Steven Dickey, right, and Tampa Bay Rays President Matt Silverman, center, unveil a statue of former Rays third baseman Evan Longoria celebrating his 2011 home run that sent the Rays into the playoffs, during a ceremony outside Tropicana Field, Sept. 23, 2023, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara, File) TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Evan Longoria will sign a one-day contract with Tampa Bay and officially retire as a Ray on June 7. The greatest player in franchise history didn't play last season after spending the 2023 season in Arizona but never officially retired. Advertisement Now he'll do it with the team where he built his illustrious career. 'Evan Longoria's place in Rays history is unmatched,' president of baseball operations Erik Neander said in a statement. 'Evan leaves the game as our all-time leader in nearly every major offensive category. He not only defined an era of Rays baseball — he helped put us on the map. His impact, both on and off the field, laid the foundation for our success, and it's a privilege to celebrate his legacy.' The third baseman was selected with the third overall pick in the 2006 draft and starred for the Rays from 2008-2017. He's the team's all-time leader in WAR (51.7), games played (1,435), home runs (261), RBIs (892), runs (780), extra-base hits (618) and walks (569). He was the American League Rookie of the Year in 2008, a three-time All-Star and won Gold Glove Awards in 2009, 2010 and 2017. Longoria finished sixth in AL MVP voting in both 2010 and 2013 and won a Silver Slugger Award in 2009. Advertisement Longoria's image was made into a statue placed outside of Gate 4 at Tropicana Field to depict his celebration of a walk-off home run in the 12th inning of the final regular-season game of 2011 that sent the Rays to the postseason. He was traded to San Francisco in December 2017 and played five seasons for the Giants before finishing his career with the Diamondbacks. The 39-year-old will be honored in a pregame ceremony at Steinbrenner Field before Tampa Bay's game against the Marlins. ___ AP MLB:
