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San Francisco Giants reward Adrian Houser in journey from the scrap heap

The last seven months have likely been a whirlwind for pitcher Adrian Houser.

Bo Bichette reunion with Blue Jays may be most likely outcome

Surprising MLB team joins sweepstakes for Alex Bregman's services

Yankees have one unexpected competitor for Cody Bellinger

Rangers bringing back former World Series champion pitcher

Angels land two-time All-Star pitcher

Front-runner emerging to trade for Diamondbacks' Ketel Marte

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Rays Free Agent Pitcher Agrees to Two-Year, $22 Million Deal With Giants

The Tampa Bay Rays came into the MLB offseason with only one Major League free agent from their 2025 roster hitting the market: starting pitcher Adrian Houser.

Tristan Peters News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 16

Rays Designate Tristan Peters For Assignment

The Rays announced that outfielder Tristan Peters has been designated for assignment. That’s the corresponding move for their signing of left-hander Steven Matz, whose two-year deal is now official.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / December 16

Rays Not Trading Star Slugger Would Send Positive Message for Next Season

The Tampa Bay Rays are moving forward this offseason following the conclusion of the winter meetings with a few looming questions surrounding the team. It has been a fairly active offseason thus far for the Rays.

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Tampa Bay Rays News / MLB on ClutchPoints / December 16

The Rays’ trade candidate who could significantly impact a contender

The Major League Baseball trade market is heating up, despite the cold temperatures gripping most of the country this winter. Several trade candidates are out there for the taking if the price is right, according to a new MLB.com report.

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25 MLB players on the brink of stardom in 2026

The stars were out in full force during the 2025 World Series. From Max Scherzer in Toronto to Freddie Freeman, Mookie Betts, and of course, Shohei Ohtani, in Los Angeles, there was no shortage of the game's best under the brightest lights.

Pete Fairbanks News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / December 16

One Team Reportedly Aggressively Pursuing Rays' Free Agent Pete Fairbanks

The Tampa Bay Rays are continuing to roll along this offseason, but one of their rare free agents has become a highly sought-after player on the open market. It has been a busy winter for the Rays, as expected, with the team trying to make some improvements heading into 2026.

Ian Seymour News / DRaysBay / December 16

2025 Draysbay Community Prospect Review: Ian Seymour

Prior to the start of each season, the Draysbay community takes part in an excercise in which the top prospects in the Tampa Bay Rays system are ranked by popular vote.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / December 15

Rays Slugger Would Be Ideal Fix for Giants Needing Help in Infield

This offseason has already been a pretty busy one for the Tampa Bay Rays. They came into it with the most arbitration-eligible players on a roster in the MLB, leading to some difficult decisions, including some players being designated for assignment or non-tendered contracts.

MLB News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / December 14

Rays Slugger Seen as Potential Fit for Diamondbacks This Offseason

As the offseason continues to roll on for the Tampa Bay Rays following the conclusion of the winter meetings, the team will be planning what’s next. At the winter meetings, the Rays were a team mentioned frequently in rumors, with one of their top players being a popular name mentioned.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / December 14

Rays' Slugger Named Potential Fix for Major Area of Need for Giants

The Tampa Bay Rays have wrapped up the winter meetings and are continuing to try to improve the roster. Coming into the offseason, the Rays were a team that had a desire to improve.

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The 25 greatest pitching seasons from the modern MLB era

America's favorite pastime has more memorable performances than any sport. As such, figuring out which pitchers had the best seasons ever is no easy task.

Steven Matz News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / December 14

Rays Expected To Change Role for Free Agent Signing Steven Matz

The Tampa Bay Rays have been pretty active, by their standards, thus far this offseason. They have already signed multiple free agents, looking to upgrade a roster that won only 77 games in 2025.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / December 14

Rays Predicted to Draft Talented Shortstop in 2026 MLB Mock Draft

In the midst of the winter meetings, the Tampa Bay Rays received some luck in the MLB Draft Lottery with the second overall pick. It has been a busy time of year for the Rays, who have been focused on trying to improve their roster this offseason.

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Tampa Bay Rays News / Last Word On Sports / December 13

The Rays Can’t Afford To Fall Too Far Behind In The AL East

The Tampa Bay Rays have the unfortunate circumstance of residing in the AL East and not the AL Central. If the Rays found themselves in the latter, they may find it easier to compete with teams that have similar financial outlooks and roster compositions.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / December 13

Breaking Down Rays' Offseason Needs Following Winter Meetings

With the winter meetings concluding this week, the Tampa Bay Rays still have numerous needs to address this offseason. It has been a busy start to the winter for the Rays, who are seeking to make improvements and contend in the American League East.

MLB News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / December 13

Rangers Sign Ideal Target for Rays in Free Agency This Offseason

With the winter meetings completed, the Tampa Bay Rays still have some needs to address for the rest of the offseason. So far, the Rays have been aggressive in improving the team, adding some well-known veterans.

Tampa Bay Rays News / DRaysBay / December 13

Rays 2025 Winter Meetings Wrap-up: signings, rumors, and the No. 2 pick

The Winter Meetings are over as teams have made their long treks back home, or in the Rays case, a brief drive down I-4 back to Tampa Bay. It was a busy few days for the Rays, even if they only added one player to their projected Opening Day roster.

MLB News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / December 13

Blue Jays Widen Gap on Rays With Strong Free Agent Addition to Bullpen

In need of some offensive upgrades, the Tampa Bay Rays added veteran outfielder Cedric Mullins to handle some reps in center field. They also brought back Jake Fraley on a more affordable deal after non-tendering him a contract.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / December 13

Rays rumors: Ketel Marte trade buzz grows as Tampa Bay emerges as suitor

The Arizona Diamondbacks weighed trading Ketel Marte after a disappointing season, and the silence did not last. Rumors are now roaring as a possible move storms into MLB Free Agency, with Tampa Bay Rays suddenly at the center of it all.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Just Baseball / December 12

5 Teams That Could Use Brandon Lowe’s Bat the Most

Stop me if you have heard this one before: Brandon Lowe‘s name is coming up in trade rumors. Year after year, we get the report that the Tampa Bay Rays are “shopping” or “actively listening” on their left-handed hitting second baseman, and this year’s Winter Meetings are no different.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 11

Rays Have Discussed Pepiot, Baz In Ketel Marte Trade Conversations

The Rays are among a number of teams that have been tied to Diamondbacks star Ketel Marte. Arizona general manager Mike Hazen has consistently downplayed the chance of a deal coming together on their MVP-caliber second baseman, but he hasn’t slammed the door shut given the team’s need for starting pitching.

MLB News / Last Word On Sports / December 11

The Rays Need to Be All In on This Diamondbacks All-Star

The Tampa Bay Rays are busy trying to improve their roster on the margins. They’ve imported a few outfielders, a handful of pitchers and are deciding which young players they trust.

MLB News / Athlon Sports / December 12