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Rays Seen as Best Fit for All-Star Slugger in Free Agency This Winter

With the offseason right around the corner for the Tampa Bay Rays, the franchise figures to be looking to make some improvements to the roster in order to get back into contention in 2026. Despite finishing well under the .500 mark in 2025, the Rays were a better team than their record indicated.

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Rays Reacts Results: Extend this player now!

Junior Caminero was the resounding winner of our recent poll of which player the Rays should offer a contract extension to next. This should come as no surprise!

MLB News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / October 27

Rays Should Take Advantage of Mets Logjam and Make Trade for Former Top Prospect

The Tampa Bay Rays have a few positions they will be looking to upgrade this offseason. Their president of baseball operations, Erik Neander, was not shy when revealing what the front office will be on the lookout for.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / October 27

Rays Were Smart To Bring Back Relief Pitcher Who Ended Last Season on High Note

MLB free agency won’t start until a few days after the completion of the World Series, but the Tampa Bay Rays recently signed a pitcher to a minor league deal.

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The 'ALCS MVPs' quiz

MLB has been awarding the American League Championship Series MVP Award since the 1980 season. How many of the winners in that time can you name in six minutes?

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The '2024 MLB RBI leaders' quiz

MLB News / Yardbarker / October 26

Why Orioles hiring Craig Albernaz as next manager is good

Why Orioles hiring Craig Albernaz as next manager may be a good choice

The Baltimore Orioles are reportedly close to hiring their next manager, and he may be the right guy for the underachieving club.

Three potential Bryce Harper trade destinations as Phillies rumors swirl

Harper 'really hurt' by trade buzz caused by Dave Dombrowski comments

Dodgers need more from these three stars in the World Series

Two players will get World Series rings no matter which teams wins

Questions facing Tigers this offseason

MLB News / Yardbarker

25 notable MLB Hall of Famers who never won a World Series

Among the countless Hall of Famers who never experienced the joy of winning a World Series, there are several notable legends who stand out. Here's our list of the 25 greatest.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / October 26

4 Current Rays Players Who Could Make Franchise All-Time Starting Nine

The Tampa Bay Rays have had some excellent players on their roster throughout the history of the franchise. Their all-time starting nine has some incredibly talented players, such as third baseman Evan Longoria, outfielder Carl Crawford and starting pitcher David Price.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / October 26

Which Players Were Selected To Make Up the Rays All-Time Starting Lineup?

Despite facing some significant hurdles compared to their peers, the Tampa Bay Rays have become a relatively steady franchise. They are unlikely to be big spenders like their American League East rivals, such as the New York Yankees, Boston Red Sox, and Toronto Blue Jays, but that doesn’t stop them from being competitive.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / October 26

Rays' Star Slugger Predicted to Sign Mega-Deal Worth $250 Million or More

With the World Series now tied up between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Toronto Blue Jays, the Tampa Bay Rays are getting closer to the start of their offseason. This winter is going to be an interesting one for the Rays coming off what was a strange year.

MLB News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / October 26

Giants Would Make Sense as Potential Trade Partner for Rays' Star Slugger

With the World Series underway, the offseason is right around the corner for the Tampa Bay Rays. This was a team that certainly wanted to achieve more

Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / October 25

Production From Shortstop Position Was Mixed for Rays This Season

The Tampa Bay Rays are nearing the start of the offseason, and there were plenty of takeaways from the 2025 season. With the team finishing under the .500 mark, they figured to have more negatives than positives. In the first half of the year, there were actually a lot of positives for the franchise.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / October 25

Rays Recent Draft Pick Showcasing Elite Talent on Mound at Arizona Fall League

The Tampa Bay Rays have done a wonderful job in recent years of developing some of their young pitchers. Whether it is players they have drafted or youngsters acquired in trades, they are progressing through the minor leagues and producing at the Major League level.

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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.

Griffin Jax News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / October 25

One Statistical Anomaly Points to Substantial Bounce-Back for Griffin Jax With Rays

The Tampa Bay Rays made a few moves ahead of the MLB trade deadline this past summer. However, there was one that stood out because the team looked like sellers, but this move would certainly fall under the buying category.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Last Word On Sports / October 25

MLB Insider Names Rays All-Star Among Top Trade Candidates

The Tampa Bay Rays are entering an important winter as they attempt to return to the postseason. The Rays are always in the middle of trade rumors during this time of the calendar.

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Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / October 24

Rays Young Slugger Might Have the Best Power Swing in Entire MLB

The Tampa Bay Rays are on the cusp of being a playoff team once again in the American League. Despite winning only 77 games during the 2025 MLB regular season, there were a lot of positives to take away from their performance.

Ty Johnson News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / October 24

Ty Johnson Is a Future Rays Star Finishing Near Top of Minors in Impressive Stat

The Tampa Bay Rays have been a starting pitching factory in recent years. There have been some incredibly talented hurlers developed in their system that have produced some impressive numbers in their rotation.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / October 24

Rays Announce Warranted Promotions for Several People Within the Organization

The Tampa Bay Rays, despite some restraints compared to other franchises around the MLB, have found a way to consistently be competitive on the field. A lot of that credit should go to the front office and coaching staff at every level for identifying and developing talent.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / October 24

Rays Announce Warranted Promotions for Several People Within the Organization

MLB News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / October 24

Mets Would Be Logical Trade Partner for Rays' Star Slugger This Winter

The Tampa Bay Rays will be starting up their offseason soon after the World Series is completed and it will be interesting to see if they elect to move one of their talented veterans. While the 2025 campaign might not have gone according to plan for the Rays, the team should be excited about what next season might hold for them.

MLB News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / October 24

Mets Would Be Logical Trade Partner for Rays' Star Slugger This Winter

Tampa Bay Rays News / DRaysBay / October 24

2025 Draysbay Community Prospect Review: Jose Urbina

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.

MLB News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / October 24

Yankees, Astros Named Potential Trade Suitors for Rays Slugger by Former MLB Exec

The Tampa Bay Rays are at a bit of a crossroads heading into the offseason. They are coming off a season in which they won only 77 games, but there were a number of positives to take away from their performance.

MLB News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / October 23

Mets Reportedly Expressed Interest in Rays Slugger at Trade Deadline

The Tampa Bay Rays will be heading into the offseason as a team that could potentially make a couple of trades with some desirable veterans. That shouldn’t

MLB News / Last Word On Sports / October 22

Former Rays Starting Pitchers Have Become Stars for the Dodgers

The Tampa Bay Rays were in the World Series five years ago. However, the franchise has been sitting on the sidelines of the postseason for the last two autumns.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Yardbarker / October 11