Rays give away team equipment, hold watch parties in Tampa and St. Petersburg

As the Tampa Bay Rays move into the postseason, the team plans to hand out yard signs and Rays swag to fans this weekend. The team also announced watch parties in Tampa and St. Petersburg when the Rays play away games during the playoffs October 10-11.

The Rays got the best record in the American League as well as the title in the American League East, which gave them the home advantage at least in the first two rounds of the playoffs.

To celebrate, the team is hosting Rays Up for Tampa Bay Drive-Thru events where fans can pick up a free Rays Up yard sign and postseason swag bag.

“We have events planned on both sides of the bay so that Rays fans can easily get in touch with us and show their pride in this exceptional team,” said Eric Weisberg, Ray’s vice president of Marketing and Creative Services. “We appreciate your support and look forward to continuing the tradition of the Tampa Bay Championship.”

At the beginning of the season, DJ Kitty met fans in a line of cars at the Rays fan festival “Drive to Opening Day” on March 27th. The team will be hosting another drive-thru event this weekend to hand out yard signs and team swag. [ JOHN PENDYGRAFT | Times ]

Saturday transit is from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the parking lot next to the Florida Aquarium at 815 Channelside Drive in Tampa. On Sunday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., fans can pick up the goods at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg. Enter the parking lot from Third Avenue S on 10th Street S as recommended by the team.

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From Friday, free courtyard signs will be available in various visitor centers and at Rays partner locations while stocks last. Visit RaysBaseball.com/Postseason for details.

The Rays will host the first American League Division Series games at home. If the team is out, there will be free watch parties for Game 3 and 4 on October 10th and 11th at St. Pete Pier, 800 2nd Ave NE, St. Petersburg, and the Tampa Theater, 711 N Franklin Street. Tampa. The party times are based on the broadcast schedule.

The team will open the Rays Republic Team Store in Tropicana Field from Friday through October 14th. Any purchase of $ 150 or more includes a 2020 AL Champions Replica trophy.

Bars will also host watch parties. The Rays have some officially affiliated with the team, which you can find at mlb.com/rays/fans/watch-party.

In Ferg’s Sports Bar, the go-to place for Rays fans, there are watch parties for all Rays games at home and away. 1320 Central Avenue, St. Petersburg.

ALDS off-season schedule

7th-8th October: Games 1 and 2 take place at home on Tropicana Field.

October 10-11: away games

October 13: Tropicana field

15.-23. October: World Series games.

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