- The Rays have contributed $50,000 to the mayoral campaign of Ken Welch. In 2017, the team made a $50,000 contribution to the re-election campaign of Rick Kriseman.
- Prominent locals in MLB playoffs: pitcher Lance McCullers, Houston (Jesuit H.S.); outfielder Kyle Tucker, Houston (Plant H.S.); manager Tony La Russa, Chicago White Sox (Jefferson H.S., USF); pitcher Shane McClanahan, Tampa Bay Rays (USF).