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On YouTubePete Fairbanks News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / December 16
One Team Reportedly Aggressively Pursuing Rays' Free Agent Pete Fairbanks
The Tampa Bay Rays are continuing to roll along this offseason, but one of their rare free agents has become a highly sought-after player on the open market. It has been a busy winter for the Rays, as expected, with the team trying to make some improvements heading into 2026.
Ian Seymour News / DRaysBay / December 16
2025 Draysbay Community Prospect Review: Ian Seymour 
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 15
Rays' Slugger Named Potential Fit for Royals to Help Fix Offensive Woes
As the offseason continues for the Tampa Bay Rays, they will continue to be the subject of trade rumors, with one of their top players being a popular target. It has been a busy start to the winter for the Rays, who have been actively trying to improve their team.
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Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / December 15
Rays' Free Agent Has Become Top Option Available at His Position
The Tampa Bay Rays have wrapped up the winter meetings and will be continuing to try to improve this offseason. Surprisingly, a player that they let go to free agency is still available despite a lot of buzz. So far this winter, the Rays have been a fairly active team trying to improve and get better from the 2025 campaign.
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 15
Rays Received Star-Level Production From Player Still Years Away From Arbitration
Given how the Tampa Bay Rays operate with their payroll, it is imperative that they find players who can outperform their contracts by a considerable margin.
Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / December 15
Rays Slugger Would Be Ideal Fix for Giants Needing Help in Infield
This offseason has already been a pretty busy one for the Tampa Bay Rays. They came into it with the most arbitration-eligible players on a roster in the MLB, leading to some difficult decisions, including some players being designated for assignment or non-tendered contracts.
Steven Matz News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / December 14
Rays Expected To Change Role for Free Agent Signing Steven Matz
The Tampa Bay Rays have been pretty active, by their standards, thus far this offseason. They have already signed multiple free agents, looking to upgrade a roster that won only 77 games in 2025.
Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / December 14
Rays Predicted to Draft Talented Shortstop in 2026 MLB Mock Draft
In the midst of the winter meetings, the Tampa Bay Rays received some luck in the MLB Draft Lottery with the second overall pick. It has been a busy time of year for the Rays, who have been focused on trying to improve their roster this offseason.
Tampa 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.
The 25 greatest pitching seasons from the modern MLB era
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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.
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.
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.
MLB News / Fastball on SI / December 12
Rays Reportedly Enter Mix For Diamondbacks’ 3-Time All-Star
The Tampa Bay Rays had a disappointing 2025 season, going 77-85 and finishing in fourth place in the American League East. They didn’t have enough offense to be a true contender.
MLB News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / December 12
Marlins Reportedly Sign Rays' Free Agent Outfielder to One-Year Deal
It has been a busy offseason for the Tampa Bay Rays, and there is still some work to be done. At the very beginning of the offseason, the Rays started to make some roster decisions that they knew would have an impact on their plan this winter.
Tampa Bay Rays 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
Rays Have Reportedly Had Discussions With Diamondbacks for All-Star Slugger
With the winter meetings coming to an end, the Tampa Bay Rays will be continuing to try to improve their team before the start of the 2026 season. At the winter meetings, there was no shortage of news surrounding the Rays and other teams.
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.
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 / 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.
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.
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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