ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The Tampa Bay Rays unveiled their new “City Connect” uniforms Monday.
Major League Baseball's city connect uniforms launched back in 2021 and reflect each baseball city's unique culture and community.
What You Need To Know
- Rays unveil their new “City Connect” uniforms
- Purchase a Tampa Bay Rays City Connect Jersey
- Major League Baseball's City Connect uniforms, which launched in 2021, create a uniform that reflects each baseball city's culture and community
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In a news release, the team said: "Known as the “Grit x Glow” uniforms, the look celebrates Tampa Bay’s deeply rooted counterculture scenes in skate, street art, streetwear, tattoo and music.
From the murals of downtown St. Petersburg to the streets of Ybor City, the independent, underground spirit of Tampa Bay creates a culture that is bold, bright and vibrant."
“There's an energy and a vibe that makes this region unique,” said Warren Hypes, vice president of creative & brand.
“The untold stories of our community are compelling, and the City Connect program gives us a chance to share them. We’re especially excited to celebrate Tampa Bay’s skate culture and shine a light on its role in history.
The front of the jersey reads “Tampa Bay” for the first time since 2007.
The lettering pays tribute to the Devil Rays past with flame accents evocative of iconic skate imagery and street art.
The cap logo, dubbed the SkyRay, combines the team’s ray with the Sunshine Skyway Bridge representing the connections across Tampa Bay’s counties and communities.
The bridge is officially located in Hillsborough, Pinellas and Manatee counties.
The team will hold a City Connect celebration at the St. Pete Pier Thursday, May 2 from 5 to 10 p.m.
The event will include:
- Drone Show
- Player & mascot appearances
- Merchandise
- Live Artist Installations
- Skateboarding Demos
- Food Trucks, Live Music and more!
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