Tampa Bay Rays
Wordmark “RAYS” in navy blue with a light blue drop shadow and a glint of sun ray in gold.
Rays Primary Logo
The Tampa Bay Rays' primary logo has gone through many changes since the team’s inception in 1998. The original logo featured a bright yellow sunburst with navy blue and white stripes radiating out from it, along with an orange baseball set against a light blue background. This design was used for two years before being replaced by the “Rays Devil Ray” logo which featured a devil ray fish in teal, navy, and white colors. This design lasted until 2008 when it was replaced by another sunburst-style logo featuring deep shades of green and blue that were meant to represent both the sea life surrounding Tampa Bay as well as its vibrant culture.
Overall, the evolution of Tampa Bay's Rays'primary logos reflects how much they have grown since joining MLB almost 25 years ago - not only visually but also culturally. From its first iteration up until now, these designs showcase just how far they have come while remaining true to themselves throughout every step along the way.
Tampa Bay Rays
2008 - 2019
The team's new primary logo, feature the word "Rays" in navy blue lettering cast with a light blue shadow. A bright yellow sunburst gleams from the letter "R." The two hues of blue suggest the deep blue waters and bright blue sky for which Florida is known. The elongated tail of the "R" further reinforces the water imagery. The team name is set against a white baseball diamond with a prominent navy blue outline. The diamond features base paths, bases and home plate outlined in light blue.
Tampa Bay Devil Rays
2001 - 2007
A wordmark "TAMPA BAY" in white with a blue trim and a black and white devil ray swimming across blue and green oval. The Devil Rays wordmark is removed.
Tampa Bay Devil Rays
1998 - 2001
A wordmark "DEVIL RAY" in white with a blue trim and "TAMPA BAY" in blue above the black and blue devil ray swimming across a rainbow gradient in an oval shape.
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This video takes you from the early days of the Devil Rays to the current Rays logo, exploring the reasons behind each transformation and what these changes signify for the team and its fans. Whether you're a long-time supporter or just curious about sports branding, this deep dive into the Tampa Bay Rays logo history will give you a new appreciation for the iconic symbols that represent this dynamic team.