Event Brief
Brett Phillips joins Rays as brand engagement exec
Filed: Jul 16, 2026 at 6:00 PM ET
Summary: Former Rays outfielder Brett Phillips hired as brand engagement executive after emailing the new ownership group.
WHO: Brett Phillips; Tampa Bay Rays new ownership group; Tampa Bay Rays officials
WHAT: Brett Phillips was hired as the team’s new brand engagement executive.
WHEN: Jul 16, 2026 at 5:26 PM ET
WHERE: Tampa, FL
WHY: Phillips’ persistent email campaign to the team’s new ownership group helped drive the hiring decision.
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