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On YouTubeTampa 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.
Pete Fairbanks 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.
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 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.
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 / Yardbarker / December 24
Marlins show willingness to spend by adding RP Pete Fairbanks
The Marlins have made a significant addition.
Ty Johnson News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / December 24
Rays' Ty Johnson Was Elite In This Key Statistic Last Season
With the offseason rolling on, the Tampa Bay Rays recently got a massive influx of talent into their farm system following a couple of trades. Now, the group is becoming even stronger. It has been an interesting offseason for the Rays so far, with the team seemingly being both a buyer and seller so far.
Corey Dickerson News / DRaysBay / December 23
Corey Dickerson hired by Rays as First Base Coach 
The Tampa Bay Rays have hired Corey Dickerson as their first base coach, replacing Michael Johns, who joined the Washington Nationals as bench coach. “I am thrilled to congratulate and welcome Corey to serve as our first base coach,” said Rays Manager Kevin Cash.
Ketel Marte News / Total Apex Sports / December 23
The Tampa Bay Rays Are In The Perfect Position To Land Ketel Marte
The Tampa Bay Rays have been busy this winter, as they look to get back to the playoffs next season. After trading Starting Pitcher Shane Baz to the Baltimore Orioles for multiple prospects, the Tampa Bay Rays are in striking distance of landing Arizona Diamondbacks Second Baseman Ketel Marte.
MLB News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / December 23
Orioles' Free Agent Would Be Great Fit For Rays in Free Agency
The Tampa Bay Rays recently shook up their roster in a significant way, and there are now some more holes that need to be filled. It has been a busy 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.
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 / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / December 22
Rays Hiring Former All-Star and Fan Favorite Slugger As First Base Coach
The Tampa Bay Rays had a few positions on their Major League coaching and developmental coaching staff that had to be filled after people were poached this offseason.
Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / December 22
Recent Trades Does Not Mean Rays Are Giving Up on Contending in 2026
The Tampa Bay Rays have been a busy team of late, with a couple of notable trades heading into the weekend. Now, the team is starting to figure out what the roster is going to look like after some notable turnover. It was a wild Friday for the Rays, who elected to trade two key contributors in Brandon Lowe and Shane Baz.
MLB News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / December 22
Rays Receive Bold Prediction in Pursuit or Diamondbacks All-Star Ketel Marte
The Tampa Bay Rays shocked a lot of people in the baseball world with the trades they have made recently. After being involved in trade rumors for years, second baseman Brandon Lowe was finally on the move.
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.
Tampa Bay Rays News / DRaysBay / December 22
Who replaces Brandon Lowe at 2B?
Brandon Lowe, Shane Baz, Mason Montgomery, and Jake Mangum were all traded away this past Friday, bringing back a total of six players and a 2026 draft pick in two separate deals.
Ty Johnson News / DRaysBay / December 22
2025 Draysbay Community Prospect Review: Ty Johnson
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.
Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / December 22
Rays Veteran Free Agent Signing Discusses Why He Chose Team This Offseason
The Tampa Bay Rays have made some major changes to their roster this offseason via free agent signings and trades. After weeks of speculation, the Rays traded All-Star second baseman Brandon Lowe to the Pittsburgh Pirates in a three-team deal that also included the Houston Astros.
Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / December 21
Rays Need to Address This Area of Need Following Multiple Trades
After a couple of massive trades for the Tampa Bay Rays, the franchise has restocked its farm system but has some looming needs for the roster. It was a wild Friday for the Rays, who made two significant trades within an hour of each other.
Tampa Bay Rays News / Fastball on SI / December 21
Rays Predicted To Make Blockbuster Trade For 3-Time All-Star
The Tampa Bay Rays were busy several days ago when they traded Shane Baz to the Baltimore Orioles and Brandon Lowe to the Pittsburgh Pirates. They likely aren’t done yet.
Tampa Bay Rays News / Fastball on SI / December 20
Rays Not Done After Blockbuster Trade, Insider Believes
The Tampa Bay Rays were busy on Friday. They had already signed Cedric Mullins and Steven Matz to contracts to try and improve their roster for 2026, but there was more on the way.
Tampa Bay Rays News / Last Word On Sports / December 19
What’s Next for the Rays After a Pair of Trade Blockbusters
The Tampa Bay Rays aren’t taking an extended break for the holidays. They kick-started the trade market with a pair of trades that improved their future and weakened the present.
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
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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