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The Rays drafted Longoria in 2008. He played 10 years in Tampa Bay before being traded to the San Francisco Giants. In 2008, he was named the AL Rookie of the Year.

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Evan Longoria is hanging up his cleats. The longtime MLB third baseman will sign a one-day contract and retire as a member of the Tampa Bay Rays, the team announced on Friday.

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Evan Longoria signed a ceremonial one-day contract on Saturday to retire from Major League Baseball as a member of the Rays. Longoria hasn't played since the 2023 season.

So much a part of history that no Ray has worn No. 3 since Longoria was traded to San Francisco in December 2017. It is likely to be retired next year when Longoria is inducted into the team Hall ...

He was traded to San Francisco in December 2017 and played five seasons for the Giants before finishing his career with the Diamondbacks. The Associated Press contributed to this report.

For his career, Longoria batted .264 with 342 home runs and 1,149 RBIs. He compiled 58.9 bWAR over his 16 seasons, peaking in 2010 as an 8.2-win player. Evan Longoria ...

September 21, 2023; Santa Clara, California, USA; New York Giants offensive tackle Evan Neal (73) blocks San Francisco 49ers defensive end Nick Bosa (97) during the fourth quarter at Levi's Stadium.

TAMPA — The Rays spent much of Saturday afternoon honoring franchise icon Evan Longoria on the day of his official retirement. They played video clips of his greatest moments, including his ...