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On YouTubeTampa 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.
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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.
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.
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.
Ketel Marte 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.
Ketel Marte News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / December 13
Rays Need To Proceed With Extra Cautions in Ketel Marte Trade Negotiations
To the surprise of many in the baseball world, the Tampa Bay Rays have continually been mentioned as one of the potential trade suitors for the Arizona Diamondbacks' All-Star second baseman Ketel Marte.
Brandon Lowe 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 / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / December 12
Blue Jays Reportedly Still Interested in Rays' Free Agent Pitcher
With the winter meetings coming to an end, the Tampa Bay Rays will be continuing their offseason with the hopes of improving. The Rays were one of the many teams that made an addition during the winter meetings by signing a left-handed reliever.
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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.
Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / December 11
Rays' Erik Neander Addresses Potentially Trading Brandon Lowe, Yandy Diaz
With the winter meetings coming to a close for the Tampa Bay Rays, there is still plenty to do for the franchise heading into the new year. As expected, the winter meetings provided a ton of news and rumors around the league.
Kevin Kelly News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / December 11
Rays Lose Right-Handed Pitcher to White Sox in Second Round of Rule 5 Draft
The Tampa Bay Rays haven’t hit it big during the Rule 5 Draft like some of their peers around the league. But they have found some recent success with relief pitcher Kevin Kelly.
Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / December 11
Rays' Free Agent Continues to Generate a Plethora of Interest
With the winter meetings coming to a close for the Tampa Bay Rays, the team did make a move but also saw others in the division improve. As expected, the winter meetings did not disappoint with no shortage of news.
Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / December 11
Rays Have Discussed Young Starting Pitcher in Trade Talks With Astros
The Tampa Bay Rays have been involved in plenty of trade rumors already this winter, most of which have centered around their dynamic slugging duo of second baseman Brandon Lowe and designated hitter Yandy Diaz.
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 / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / December 10
Pirates Reportedly Interested in Rays' All-Star Slugger at Winter Meetings
The Tampa Bay Rays are very busy with the winter meetings ongoing in Florida, and the franchise will have some big decisions to make. As expected, the winter meetings have been a busy time throughout baseball with plenty of rumors flying and some players starting to move teams.
MLB News / Athlon Sports / December 12
Phillies announce trade on Wednesday
Recognizing the need to bolster every area of the roster, particularly pitching depth, the Phillies made another move Wednesday.
MLB News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / December 10
Rays Continue To See AL East Get More Challenging Following Orioles Signing Star
The winter meetings are underway for the Tampa Bay Rays, and they have seen yet another star player join a team within their division. In 2025, the American League East was one of the best divisions in baseball.
Griffin Jax News / MLB on ClutchPoints / December 10
Rays’ Griffin Jax to pitch for Team USA in WBC
The Tampa Bay Rays will have one of their top arms on the international stage next spring, as right-handed reliever Griffin Jax has committed to pitch for Team USA baseball in the upcoming World Baseball Classic 2026.
Tampa Bay Rays News / Total Apex Sports / December 9
Tampa Bay Rays Strike Gold In Stunning 2026 MLB Draft Lottery Rise Shock
Well, would you look at that? The Tampa Bay Rays, a team that seemingly turns sawdust into All-Stars and loose change into playoff berths, have done it again.
Wander Franco News / Field Level Media / December 9
Report: New trial ordered for Rays SS Wander Franco in sexual abuse case
A Dominican Republic appeals court ordered a new trial for Wander Franco, less than six months after the Tampa Bay Rays shortstop received a two-year suspended prison sentence for sexual abuse of a minor, the Associated Press reported Tuesday.
MLB News / Yardbarker / December 3
Adding Cedric Mullins gives the Rays a deep outfield
After finishing fourth in the American League East for the second straight season, the Tampa Bay Rays (77-85) needed to rethink their strategy if they were to compete with the rest of the AL East.
Junior Caminero News / Just Baseball / December 2
The Rays Should Break Out of Their Comfort Zone and Extend Junior Caminero
The Tampa Bay Rays aren’t known for making big, splashy multi-year signings or handing out checks with plenty of zeros to superstar players. That might have to change in the near future with their new stud third baseman, Junior Caminero.
Xavier Isaac News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 29
Rays former first-round pick 'fully recovered' after brain surgery
Xavier Isaac revealed in an Instagram post that he actually underwent a "life-saving" brain surgery on July 3, following a routine brain scan for what seemed to be just a dehydration issue.
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