Spring Training 2017: When do the Rays report?
The Tampa Bay Rays have their first full workout of 2017 on February 19. Here’s everything you need to know about Spring Training 2017.
The Rays are looking ahead to a strong season in the Grapefruit League to get ready for Opening Day 2017. 2016 was a rough year for the team, finishing 68-94 and 25 games out of first place to place them dead last in the AL East.
Charlotte Sports Park is the home of the Rays during spring training in Charlotte County, Florida. Pitchers and catchers report on February 12th with their first workout on February 14th, while position players report February 17th. The first full squad workout is February 19th.
Here is the complete 2017 Spring Training schedule and ticket information for the Rays:
February 24: at Twins, 7:05 p.m.
February 25: vs. Pirates, 1:05 p.m.
February 26: vs. Red Sox, 1:05 p.m.
February 27: at Phillies, 1:05 p.m.
February 28: vs. Twins, 1:05 p.m.
March 1: vs. Phillies, 1:05 p.m.
March 2: at Red Sox, 1:05 p.m.
March 3: vs. Tigers, 1:05 p.m.
March 4: vs. Orioles, 1:05 p.m.
March 5: at Blue Jays, 1:07 p.m.
March 6: OFF
March 7: at Yankees, 1:05 p.m.
March 8: vs. Colombia (World Baseball Classic team), 6:35 p.m.
March 9: vs. Pirates, 1:05 p.m.
March 10: at Pirates, 1:05 p.m.
March 11: at Red Sox, 1:05pm
March 12: vs. Blue Jays, 1:05pm
March 13: at Twins, 1:05pm
March 14: vs. Yankees, 1:05 p.m./ at Orioles, 1:05 p.m.
March 15: vs. Red Sox, 1:05 p.m.
March 16: OFF
March 17: vs Twins, 1:05 p.m.
March 18: at Blue Jays, 1:07 p.m.
March 19: vs Phillies, 1:05 p.m.
March 20: vs Pirates, 1:05 p.m.
March 21: at Pirates, 1:05 p.m.
March 22: at Orioles, 6:05 p.m.
March 23: vs Yankees, 1:05 p.m.
March 24: at Pirates, 1:05 p.m.
March 25: vs Red Sox, 1:05 p.m.
March 26: at Yankees, 1:05 p.m.
March 27: OFF
March 28: at Twins, 1:05 p.m.
March 29: vs Orioles, 1:05 p.m.
March 30: vs Twins, 1:05 p.m.
March 31: at Phillies, 1:05 p.m.
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Opening Day will be celebrated across two days in 2017, starting with three primetime games on Sunday, April 2. The Rays play the Yankees in their home opener on April 2 at 1:10 p.m. on ESPN.