Following a 10-day, nine-game road trip, the Tampa Bay Rays return to Tropicana Field to host American League East foe the New York Yankees (April 17-20) in a four-game weekend series before a three-game set against the Minnesota Twins (April 22-24).

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla.-The Rays and shortstop Yunel Escobar have agreed to a two-year contract extension covering 2015 and 2016 with a one-year club option for 2017. The extension, worth a guaranteed $13 million, replaces the 2015 club option. Escobar will contribute to the Rays Baseball Foundation during the course of the deal.

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla.-For the third consecutive season, every home run hit by Rays All-Star third baseman Evan Longoria will benefit the Pet Pal Animal Shelter, a no-kill, nonprofit shelter in St. Petersburg.

The Rays have agreed to an eight-year contract with right-handed pitcher Chris Archer, with the first six years guaranteed.

Rays 2014 Opening Day roster.

The Tampa Bay Rays 2014 season opener on Monday, March 31 at Tropicana Field against the Toronto Blue Jays is sold out, marking the ninth consecutive season for which the Rays have sold out the home opener.

The Tampa Bay Rays have announced a new collaboration with Bayfront Health which will launch on Opening Day with the new "Rays Fan for Life" program.

The Tampa Bay Rays have announced the addition of Joan Jett and the Blackhearts to the 2014 Summer Concert Series with the artist slated to perform following the Rays-Blue Jays game on Saturday, July 12.

Colonel Scott V. DeThomas, Commander, 6th Air Mobility Wing, MacDill Air Force Base, will throw the ceremonial first pitch prior to the Tampa Bay Rays season-opening game against the Toronto Blue Jays at Tropicana Field on Monday, March 31.