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Rays Slugger Seen as an Affordable Option to Top Free Agents This Winter

As the offseason starts to heat up, the Tampa Bay Rays are going to be a team to watch this winter. Even though the Rays aren’t the biggest spenders, they are expected to be active trying to make some improvements.

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Buying Low on Free Agent Outfielder Could Help Solve Problem for Rays

The offseason has been hectic so far for the Tampa Bay Rays, with the team making a plethora of moves recently. Even though the Rays have been busy, they still have yet to make a significant move to improve the team.

Tampa Bay Rays News / MLB on ClutchPoints / November 21

Rays’ Tropicana Field roof officially repaired after hurricane damage

Tropicana Field is not the home that many fans want for their beloved Tampa Bay Rays, but it is home nonetheless. Following a year spent hosting games in George M.

Tampa Bay Rays News / DRaysBay / November 21

Rays Rumors: A Starting Pitcher Reunion

In last weekend’s column from Marc Topkin, he strongly suggested that the Rays are not only in the market for a veteran starting pitcher than can project to the starting rotation alongside Shane McClanahan, Drew Rasmussen, Ryan Pepiot, and Shane Baz — he also suggested it might be a familiar name.

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How many of the players to reach the 50-home run milestone in one MLB season can you name in five minutes?

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Pete Fairbanks News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / November 21

MLB Insider Reveals How Long a Contract Former Rays Closer Pete Fairbanks Will Get

The relief pitcher’s market in free agency got a little bit deeper when the Tampa Bay Rays made a surprising decision with their closer, Pete Fairbanks.

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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.

Dylan Lesko News / DRaysBay / November 21

2025 Draysbay Community Prospect Review: Dylan Lesko

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.

Adrian Houser News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / November 21

Rays Starting Pitcher Adrian Houser Is Overlooked Free Agent Based on One Statistic

The Tampa Bay Rays have a few pressing needs to address this offseason. Their biggest weaknesses are in the lineup, where offensive upgrades are needed to get back into the playoff picture in the American League.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / November 20

Rays Make Smart Gamble Acquiring Recently Drafted Pitcher From Twins in Trade

The Tampa Bay Rays are a team that many people are expecting to be active on the trade market this offseason. Multiple veterans on the Major League roster are viewed as excellent trade chips this winter.

MLB News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / November 20

Rays Could Be Pushed to American League East Cellar With Recent Orioles Buzz

The Tampa Bay Rays didn’t have a great season on the field in 2025, winning only 77 games. But they were able to avoid finishing in the cellar of the American League East thanks to the ineptitude of the Baltimore Orioles.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / November 20

Rays Slugger Seen As Most Likely Player To Be Traded This Offseason

With the offseason starting to heat up for the Tampa Bay Rays, they have already begun to make some moves to shape what the roster is going to look like. Even though the Rays have hopes of being a contender in 2026, they have some critical decisions to make.

Pete Fairbanks News / Just Baseball / November 20

Top Landing Spots for Free Agent Pete Fairbanks

After three straight seasons of 20-plus saves for the Tampa Bay Rays, a team notorious for using multiple pitchers in the role, Pete Fairbanks had his $11 million option declined and is now a free agent.

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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.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / November 20

Rays Prospect Could Become Useful Part of Bullpen in Near Future

The roster for the Tampa Bay Rays is starting to take shape for 2026, with their eyes set on improving upon a disappointing second half of the campaign. Despite a strong start to the season for the Rays in 2025, things went south quickly right around the All-Star break.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / November 19

Veteran Outfielders Being Designated for Assignment Headline Rays Roster Shake Up

Nov. 18 was an important day for the Tampa Bay Rays because it was the deadline to protect prospects from the Rule 5 Draft by adding them to the 40-man roster.

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Jake Fraley News / Fastball on SI / November 19

Rays Cut Ties With 7-Year Veteran Outfielder After Less Than Two Weeks

Major League Baseball roster moves are a convoluted, exciting business. Outfielder Jake Fraley found that out the hard way this year. After spending three

Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / November 19

This Position Continues to be Massive Need for Rays This Offseason

The Tampa Bay Rays have started up their offseason, and there is plenty of work to do to get this team to where they need to be for the 2026 campaign. After missing the playoffs and finishing eight games under the .500 mark, the Rays are going to be working hard this winter to make some improvements.

MLB News / Fastball on SI / November 19