The "Tarps Off" movement is taking MLB by storm. On Friday in Tampa Bay, the Rays got into the action while bringing a franchise legend into the mix.
Brett Phillips, who was crucial to Tampa Bay's World Series run in 2020, took his shirt off and got hyped alongside the Rays faithful during the bottom of the eighth inning. The Rays led the Los Angeles Angels 8-5 at the time and eventually won by that same score.
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It was an electric scene at The Trop. The Rays certainly have reason to party, as they're 35-19 and atop the AL East. They've gotten off to that hot start despite ranking 24th in payroll, per Spotrac, in typical Rays fashion.
BRETT WHAT ARE YOU DOING HERE pic.twitter.com/i4tpQBBDcW
— Tampa Bay Rays (@RaysBaseball) May 30, 2026
The Rays face the Angels again Saturday at 4:10 p.m. ET. We'll see if Phillips, who the Rays hired as a brand engagement executive in February, has another memorable celebration up his sleeve.
This article originally appeared on For The Win: Rays World Series hero joins 'Tarps Off' movement at Tropicana Field