1998 Tampa Bay Devil Rays

	1998 Tampa Bay Devil Rays ;
	Major league affiliations
	American League (Since 1998) Eastern Division (Since 1998); ;
	Location
	Tropicana Field (Since 1998); St. Petersburg, Florida (Since 1998);
	1998 Information
Owner(s)	Vince Naimoli
Manager(s)	Larry Rothschild
Local television	FSN Florida; WXPX (PAX TV 66)
Local radio	WDAE; WFLA
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BR Team Page

Record: 63-99, Finished 5th in AL Eastern Division (1998 AL)

Managed by Larry Rothschild

Coaches: Orlando Gomez (bullpen), Billy Hatcher (first base), Steve Henderson (hitting), Frank Howard (bench), Bobby Ramos (interim bullpen), Greg Riddoch (third base) and Rick Williams (pitching)

Ballpark: Tropicana Field

History, Comments, Contributions[edit]

The 1998 Tampa Bay Devil Rays season was the first season in franchise history. This season, they finished last in the AL East division, with a record of 63-99. The expansion team played its first game on March 31st. The Devil Rays lost 11-6 to the Detroit Tigers at Tropicana Field. The next day, the club beat the Tigers for the franchise's first victory.