Tampa Bay Rays showcase uniform changes from 1998 to present
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 24, 2026, 10:30 PM
Last updated Sep 24, 2026

The Tampa Bay Rays have undergone several uniform changes since their inception in 1998. Originally known as the Devil Rays with black and white jerseys, the franchise later adopted a range of designs including green-heavy styles and a complete rebranding to the Rays in 2008. Recently, the team debuted gray road uniforms featuring 'Tampa Bay' across the front during a series against the Yankees. This illustrates the evolution of the team's aesthetic through nearly three decades of MLB history, highlighting memorable designs and moments associated with varying looks.
- •Rays began as the Devil Rays in 1998 with black and white jerseys.
- •Franchise transitioned to navy and light blue combinations over the years.
- •Recent uniform change includes gray road jerseys introduced this week.
- •Major rebranding to the Rays happened for the 2008 season.
- •The team's aesthetic evolution spans nearly three decades.
- 10:30 PMYahoo Sports — From the archives: Rays uniforms through the years
"The Tampa Bay Rays have changed far more than their name since the franchise’s first pitch on March 31, 1998. The expansion Devil Rays arrived on the Major League Baseball scene sporting black and white jerseys splashed with the colorful rainbow-gradient “Devil Rays” logo.
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