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Taylor Walls News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / November 2
Taylor Walls Is Surprising Recipient of Gold Glove Award
The Tampa Bay Rays have deployed Taylor Walls as their starting shortstop in large part because of the positive impact that he makes defensively. One of the most slick-fielding players in baseball, he has managed to measure out positively year in and year out, despite an underwhelming performance at the plate, because of his glove work.
Nick Martinez News / DRaysBay / November 2
Tampa Bay Rays decline options on Nick Martinez, Cedric Mullins 
The Tampa Bay Rays have officially parted ways with two veteran players that were integral to the team’s run to the World Series this past season. On Friday, October 30th, the Rays announced that they had declined the mutual options for the 2027 season with RHP Nick Martinez and OF Cedric Mullins.
Tampa Bay Rays News / Just Baseball / November 2
Tampa Bay Rays Post-Mortem: What Made This Group Different
It was only a few short days ago that the Tampa Bay Rays‘ 2026 season came to an end. A Game 5 defeat at Tropicana Field marked the end of what had been a remarkable season for the Rays.
The 'World Series MVPs' quiz
MLB has awarded the World Series MVP since 1955. How many of these players can you name in six minutes?
Drew Rasmussen News / DRaysBay / November 2
Tampa Bay Rays exercise 2027 option for Drew Rasmussen
Drew Rasmussen is set to become the highest paid player in franchise history. Prior to the start of the 2025 season, the Rays signed Rasmussen to a two year deal with a team option for the 2027 season.
25 things we learned from the 2026 MLB season
The 2026 MLB season was full of great performances, breakout stars, and incredible feats. These are the 25 things we learned along the way.
Drew Rasmussen News / Field Level Media / November 1
Rays exercise $20M option on star RHP Drew Rasmussen for 2027
The Tampa Bay Rays secured ace right-hander Drew Rasmussen for the 2027 season by picking up his $20 million club option on Saturday. Rasmussen, 31, produced a career year in helping the Rays win the American League pennant.
Yandy Diaz News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 1
Rays Finalize Yandy Diaz’s Contract
The Rays have completed Yandy Diaz’s contract for 2027, per Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times. The slugger had a $10MM club option for next season that turned into a guaranteed $13MM deal if he reached 500 plate appearances.
Evan Reifert News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 31
Astros To Acquire Evan Reifert
9:05pm CT: The Rays will receive cash in the trade, per Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times. 8:39pm CT: The Astros have acquired right-hander Evan Reifert in a deal with the Rays, per Robert Murray of FanSided.
Tampa Bay Rays News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 31
Rays Exercise Club Option On Drew Rasmussen
The Rays have exercised ace right-hander Drew Rasmussen’s club option for 2027, per a team announcement. Rasmussen is in line to earn $20MM next season.
MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / October 31
2 trades Rays must make after losing to Brewers in World Series
The Tampa Bay Rays should treat their five-game World Series loss to the Milwaukee Brewers as a reason to strengthen a contender. Reaching the championship round established a foundation worth protecting.
Tampa Bay Rays News / Viral Sports News / October 31
Rays Make Surprising Roster Move Immediately After World Series
The Tampa Bay Rays declined their half of a mutual option on outfielder Cedric Mullins on Friday, two days after their season ended with a 4-1 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers in Game 5 of the World Series.
25 records that were broken during the 2026 MLB season
The 2026 MLB season was historic in many ways. These 25 records were broken during the season.
Tampa Bay Rays News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 30
Rays decline mutual option on Cedric Mullins
The Rays announced that they have declined mutual options on right-hander Nick Martinez and outfielder Cedric Mullins. Both are now free agents. It was reported earlier that Martinez had turned down his end of his option.
Tampa Bay Rays News / Yardbarker / October 30
Nick Martinez will not exercise mutual option with Rays and will become a free agent
Right-handed starting pitcher Nick Martinez has made a decision regarding his mutual option with the Tampa Bay Rays.
MLB News / Yardbarker / October 29
Which teams are next in line to win first championship?
The Milwaukee Brewers became the latest team to win their first championship after defeating the Tampa Bay Rays, another team who was looking for their first title, in the World Series on Wednesday. So, who's next?
MLB News / Yardbarker / October 29
Rays' Drew Rasmussen has massive praise for Brewers after World Series
The Milwaukee Brewers won the World Series for the first time in franchise history with a 4-1 win over the Tampa Bay Rays on Wednesday night at Tropicana Field, and Rays pitcher Drew Rasmussen had some strong praise for the victors.
Ken Rosenthal News / Larry Brown Sports / October 29
Ken Rosenthal gets called out for 'disrespectful' question to Rays
Ken Rosenthal is still not doing his reputation very many favors.
MLB News / Yardbarker / October 28
Jackson Chourio achieves World Series rarity despite Brewers' loss in Game 4
Chourio's postseason production followed the best regular season of his short career.
Drew Rasmussen News / Yardbarker / October 28
Rays still alive in World Series, may turn to Drew Rasmussen for Game 5
Right-hander Drew Rasmussen is hoping to get another chance to pitch in the 2026 World Series.
MLB News / Yardbarker / October 28
Brewers announce Game 5 starter after crushing 12th-inning loss to Rays
The Brewers and Rays will play Game 5 on Wednesday night at Tropicana Field, and Milwaukee will try once again to clinch the World Series.
Tampa Bay Rays News / Larry Brown Sports / October 28
Rays win World Series Game 4 on a cinematic 12th-inning walk-off
The Tampa Bay Rays still have life.
Joseph Ortiz News / Yardbarker / October 28
Joey Ortiz's throwing error sparks Rays' 12th-inning rally in Game 4 of World Series
If only Joey Ortiz hadn't underthrown first base.
MLB News / Yardbarker / October 28
Brewers' Game 4 loss prevents them from matching postseason record co-owned by Yankees, White Sox
The Milwaukee Brewers' World Series Game 4 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays kept them from matching the two most dominant runs of the wild-card era.
MLB News / Yardbarker / October 28
Brewers' Jackson Chourio ties Babe Ruth's World Series record
Chourio is only 22, but he's already etched his name in the World Series annals.
Tampa Bay Rays News / Larry Brown Sports / October 28
Rays benefit from a missed call on the basepaths in World Series Game 4
The Tampa Bay Rays got a Hamburger Helper during Tuesday’s game. Tampa Bay hosted the Milwaukee Brewers for Game 4 of the 2026 World Series on Tuesday.
Jackson Chourio News / Yardbarker / October 27
Brewers’ Jackson Chourio achieves greatness for one day like his hero Kobe Bryant
It’s fitting that Jackson Chourio’s middle name is Bryan. His father, Jackson Chourio Sr., gave the Brewers outfielder that second name after NBA great Kobe Bryant.
Kevin Cash News / Yardbarker / October 27
Rays' Kevin Cash discusses 'deflating' 5th inning in Game 3 loss to Brewers
The Tampa Bay Rays are suddenly in a win-or-go-home scenario after the Milwaukee Brewers won Game 3 of the World Series 10-1 on Monday night in St. Petersburg.
MLB News / Yardbarker / October 27
Brewers can taste first World Series title after Game 3 rout vs. Rays
The title wait is nearly over, Milwaukee. A World Series is about to be tapped.
MLB News / Yardbarker / October 25
Rays may have been on wrong side of controversial call to end Game 2 of World Series
The Milwaukee Brewers' 5-4 win in Game 2 of the World Series ended with some controversy.
MLB News / Yardbarker / October 25
Brewers' bullpen delivers another knockout punch in World Series Game 2 win
The Milwaukee Brewers' biggest impact player on a nightly basis this postseason isn't any one individual.
MLB News / Yardbarker / October 24
Rays' Liam Hicks becomes first Canadian catcher to hit HR in World Series
Liam Hicks came into the 2026 World Series for the Tampa Bay Rays as the first Canadian-born catcher to start a World Series game since Larry McLean did for the New York Giants in 1913.
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