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On YouTubeTampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / December 29
Rays Slugging Outfielder Rightfully Named Potential Bounce Back Candidate
The Tampa Bay Rays know they have their work cut out for them to compete in the American League East. Their rivals have the means to spend big time in free agency, something the Rays don’t have the luxury of doing.
Tampa Bay Rays News / DRaysBay / December 29
Rays Free Agent Target: RHP Tatsuya Imai 
This Rays off-season has included a search for veteran starting pitching* for 2026, with three veterans with former experience with the Rays tabbed early in the off-season in former Opening Day starter Zach Eflin, the recently traded Zack Littell, or the team’s only departing free agent Adrian Houser.
Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / December 29
Rays Free Agent Pitcher Target Reportedly Agrees To Deal With Orioles
The Tampa Bay Rays have done a great job this offseason, adding a few pieces to help their team in 2026 while continuing to improve their long-term outlook.
The 'Active MLB home run leaders' quiz
How many of the most prolific power hitters in baseball today can you name in 5 minutes?
Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / December 28
Rays Could Target These Two Players in Trades To Upgrade at Catcher
The Tampa Bay Rays have been surprisingly active this offseason, making a few additions in free agency and executing multiple trades. Outfielder Cedric Mullins was signed to a one-year deal and the Rays brought back outfielder Jake Fraley after non-tendering him.
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.
Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / December 27
Former Rays Closer Pete Fairbanks Signing With Marlins Receives Solid Grade
The Tampa Bay Rays made one of the more surprising moves of the MLB offseason when they decided to decline the club option they had on closer Pete Fairbanks.
Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / December 27
Four Veteran Starting Pitchers Named Best Fits for Rays in Free Agency
The Tampa Bay Rays have made several moves this offseason, some of which have been completed with an eye toward the future, not so much improving for the 2026 campaign.
Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / December 27
Improving Key Position Should Remain on Rays' Offseason To-Do List
The Tampa Bay Rays have been a very busy team this winter, both in free agency and on the trade market. As the offseason continues, they have a few needs that should be addressed to improve for 2026. In typical Rays fashion, they have been one of the most active teams this offseason, making moves both for the short-term and the long-term.
Tampa Bay Rays News / Last Word On Sports / December 27
Why The Rays Aren’s Rebuilding
The Tampa Bay Rays’ offseason strategy is always hard to pin down. They historically engage in buying and selling at the same time. Only this franchise would trade Blake Snell in the same offseason after they made a surprise run to the World Series.
Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / December 26
Rays' Pitching Prospect Could Be Poised for Breakout Season in 2026
With the calendar set to flip to 2026 soon, the Tampa Bay Rays still have a lot to do in order to prepare for the upcoming campaign. As a team that is
MLB News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / December 26
Rays Seen as Good Fit for Red Sox's Free Agent Starting Pitcher
With the offseason continuing on, the Rays will be seeking upgrades and trying to fill some areas of need before the start of the new season. Fortunately, there are still some good options for them in free agency. It has been a hectic winter for the Rays as expected.
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 / December 26
Rays Will Need Talented Prospect to Take Step Forward in 2026
With the offseason continuing for the Tampa Bay Rays, the team will hope to continue improving heading into 2026. While some of that could be from external moves, it could also be from internal development. The Rays are no strangers to having a lot of young talent on the team year after year.
MLB News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / December 26
Former Rays Player Excited for New Opportunity With Pirates After Trade
This holiday season was a hectic one for several Tampa Bay Rays players. Less than a week before Christmas, they executed two major trades that included key contributors to their squad.
MLB News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / December 25
Phillies Free Agent Slugger Should Be Priority for Rays This Offseason
With the start of the new year right around the corner, there is still plenty of offseason to go for the Tampa Bay Rays. The Rays have some new needs following a couple of trades, but one position should still be a top priority. It has been a hectic offseason for Tampa Bay, who has been active both on the trade market and in free agency.
Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / December 25
4 Things Rays Fans Will Have on Their Christmas Wish List This Year
The Tampa Bay Rays have been very active this offseason, addressing a few weaknesses on the roster for 2026 and improving their outlook into the future.
Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / December 24
Improving This Key Area Should Be on Rays' To-Do List This Offseason
It has been a hectic offseason for the Tampa Bay Rays, who have been an active team both on the trade market and in free agency. However, there are still needs for the franchise to address heading into the new year. Starting in free agency, the Rays got aggressive early on.
Pete Fairbanks News / Field Level Media / December 24
Reports: RHP Pete Fairbanks reels in 1-year deal with Marlins
Right-handed reliever Pete Fairbanks agreed to a one-year, $13 million contract with the Miami Marlins, multiple media outlets reported on Wednesday. MLB.com reported the deal includes a $1 million signing bonus, $1 million in incentives based on appearances and an acquisition bonus of $500,000 if he is traded.
MLB News / Yardbarker / December 24
Marlins plug understated hole with Pete Fairbanks addition
The ninth inning was a revolving door for the Miami Marlins in 2025. That should not be the case during the upcoming season.
Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / December 24
Rays' Free Agent Pitcher Reportedly Signs One-Year, $13 Million Deal With Marlins
The Tampa Bay Rays have had a busy winter, and there is plenty of time to go before this team is a finished product for 2026. Reportedly, one of their free agents has finally signed with a new team. Coming into the winter, the Rays knew that they were going to have a lot of decisions to make to try to improve this team.
MLB News / Yardbarker / December 24
Marlins show willingness to spend by adding RP Pete Fairbanks
The Marlins have made a significant addition.
Corey Dickerson News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 22
Rays Hire Corey Dickerson As First Base Coach
The Rays announced the hiring of former All-Star Corey Dickerson as first base coach. It’s the first big league coaching job for the 36-year-old, who last played in the majors two years ago.
Tampa Bay Rays News / Just Baseball / December 22
What Do the Rays Still Need to Add This Offseason?
The 2025 campaign was a weird one for the Tampa Bay Rays, who called a minor league ballpark home all year. As we march on through the offseason, the team has a new owner and seems to be inching closer to finalizing plans to return to Tropicana Field to start the 2026 season.
MLB News / Yardbarker / December 19
The Orioles acquire the starter they need from the Rays in what could be an overpay
Not often in Major League Baseball do division rivals come together for a trade, but it does happen. As the offseason turns, one of those rivalry trades
Tampa Bay Rays News / Fastball on SI / December 19
Former Rays Pitcher May Now Be Out Of Tampa Bay’s Price Range
The Tampa Bay Rays have made a few modest free agent moves this offseason. They have signed both Cedric Mullins and Steven Matz to short-term deals, but there are still questions for them to answer.
Ryan Pepiot News / Just Baseball / December 18
Ryan Pepiot Is One Tweak Away From Frontline Starter Status
As the trade market begins to take shape, Ryan Pepiot is a name that may be more prominent in front office discussions than in public discourse. While he hasn’t yet been labeled a frontline starter, the underlying pitch data suggests a profile that is closer to that tier than surface-level results might indicate.
Shane McClanahan News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 17
Rays, Shane McClanahan avoid arbitration
The Rays announced that they’ve signed left-hander Shane McClanahan, who’d been arbitration-eligible, to a contract for the 2026 season.
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