Evan Longoria

Rays third baseman

Rays third baseman

Evan Longoria

Evan Longoria is an All-Star third baseman for the Tampa Bay Rays. He made his major league debut for the Rays in 2008, and was named to the American League team for the 2008 All Star Game. He also was named the 2008 American League Rookie of the Year. A three-time All-Star, he won Gold Glove and Silver Slugger awards in 2009 and a Gold Glove in 2010. In 2012, Longoria was signed to a 6-year, $100-million dollar contract extension that could keep him in Tampa Bay through 2022.



  1. Longoria dealing with "pretty painful" plantar fasciitis

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    Rays star third baseman Evan Longoria is the designated hitter for the second straight game - and likely will the rest of the weekend - as he's dealing with a "pretty painful" case of Plantar fasciitis in his right foot.

  2. For Longoria, Father's Day adds new joy

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    ST. PETERSBURG

    There are nights, like Monday, when baseball is not so easy, even for Evan Longoria. He had bounced into a double play in the game's most promising moment, and his Rays ended up losing in 14 innings, to the Red Sox no less, and he, understandably, wasn't in much of a mood as he left the Trop. …

    Rays third baseman Evan Longoria poses with his girlfriend, Jaime Edmondson, and the couple's daughter, Elle, Thursday at Tropicana Field.
  3. Rays' Longoria playing through foot injury

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    ST. PETERSBURG — The Rays' Evan Longoria was the DH for the second straight game Friday and could be there the rest of the weekend as he's dealing with a "pretty painful" case of plantar fasciitis in his right foot.

    Evan Longoria is serving as the DH while he deals with inflammation on the bottom of his right foot, but he hopes to return to third base next week.
  4. Longoria reads to kids at Pinellas Park Library

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    From the Rays:

    "Rays third baseman Evan Longoria read several books to 150 kids and parents today at the  Pinellas Park Library to kick off "Reading with the Rays-Read Your Way to the Ballpark."

    "The Rays Baseball Foundation in partnership with Tampa Bay Times Newspaper in Education …

    Evan Longoria reads, If I Were a Jungle Animal, by Tom and Amanda Ellery Wednesday at the Pinellas Park Library.
  5. Rays' Longoria fourth in AL All-Star fan voting at third base

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    Tampa Bay Rays third baseman Evan Longoria is the only player on the team to crack the top-5 in fan All-Star voting at his position, according to the first update released Monday.

  6. Rays thump Indians 11-3 Sunday

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    The Rays were certainly more well-rested, and it showed Sunday, as they routed the Indians, 11-3 at Progressive Field.

  7. Longoria named AL Player of the Week

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    Rays third baseman Evan Longoria was named American League Player of the Week on Monday.

    Longoria hit .464 with three homers and 11 RBI, including a two-run walkoff homer in Saturday's 8-7 win.

    Manager Joe Maddon said Longoria has been at the top of his offensive game, and it's shown, as the …

  8. Video: Longoria on walkoff homer

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    Rays 3B Evan Longoria on his two-run walkoff homer that saved the Rays from a frustrating loss and gave them an 8-7 win.

  9. Shields on Longoria: 'It's all good'

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    Just heard back from former Rays pitchers James Shields, who seconded what Evan Longoria said about them clearing the air after recent comments from Longoria.

    "It's all good,'' Shields said. "No worries.''

    Longoria said Thursday he had reached out to Shields to clarify comments he made just …

    The Rays' Evan Longoria, left, and James Shields, right, with Sean Rodriguez at 2010 game at Tropicana Field.
  10. Shields says Rays' Longoria forgiven

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    CHICAGO — Former Ray James Shields said he was looking forward to facing his former teammates on Tuesday night, the Royals pitcher said Friday from Kansas City.

    The Royals’ James Shields says he and the Rays’ Evan Longoria have patched things up and he is excited about pitching Tuesday vs. Tampa Bay.