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Why Steven Matz is ‘excited’ after signing with Rays

The Tampa Bay Rays recently signed Steven Matz to join their pitching staff. The left-handed reliever spoke on his signing, explaining how he was excited to get a chance to join the Rays rotation, according to an interview with MLB Radio.

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Rays Agree to $3.6 Million Contract With Former All-Star To Avoid Arbitration

The Tampa Bay Rays have been busy this offseason, making some changes to their roster. They had some weaknesses on their roster to address, and have signed a few veterans to help push the team forward.

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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.

San Francisco Giants reward Adrian Houser in journey from the scrap heap

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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.

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What does Ryan Vilade add to the Rays roster?

An easy to overlook moment in the Rays offseason thus far might be the early acquisition of utility player Ryan Vilade from Cincinnati for cash considerations.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / December 17

Rays Officially Sign Veteran Pitcher to Two-Year, $15 Million Deal

The Tampa Bay Rays made one of their signings official from the winter meetings recently as the team continues to try to improve. It has been a reasonably busy offseason for the Rays as expected, and there are still a lot of areas that the team will likely want to address.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / December 17

Rays Should Be in Store for Bounce Back Season From Trade Acquisition on Mound

The Tampa Bay Rays have a massive void at the backend of their bullpen that is going to have to be filled next season. Long-time relief pitcher Pete Fairbanks is no longer the team’s closer.

MLB News / Athlon Sports / December 17

Tampa Bay Rays Make Announcement on Former Boston Red Sox Pitcher

Tampa Bay Rays president of baseball operations Erik Neander confirmed that the Rays will give veteran pitcher Steven Matz a chance to make the Opening Day rotation.

MLB News / Yardbarker / December 16

San Francisco Giants reward Adrian Houser in journey from the scrap heap

The last seven months have likely been a whirlwind for pitcher Adrian Houser.

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Rangers bringing back former World Series champion pitcher

Angels land two-time All-Star pitcher

Front-runner emerging to trade for Diamondbacks' Ketel Marte

Robbie Ray News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / December 16

Rays Free Agent Pitcher Agrees to Two-Year, $22 Million Deal With Giants

The Tampa Bay Rays came into the MLB offseason with only one Major League free agent from their 2025 roster hitting the market: starting pitcher Adrian Houser.

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The 25 greatest pitching seasons from the modern MLB era

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Tristan Peters News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 16

Rays Designate Tristan Peters For Assignment

The Rays announced that outfielder Tristan Peters has been designated for assignment. That’s the corresponding move for their signing of left-hander Steven Matz, whose two-year deal is now official.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / December 16

Rays Not Trading Star Slugger Would Send Positive Message for Next Season

The Tampa Bay Rays are moving forward this offseason following the conclusion of the winter meetings with a few looming questions surrounding the team. It has been a fairly active offseason thus far for the Rays.

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The Rays’ trade candidate who could significantly impact a contender

The Major League Baseball trade market is heating up, despite the cold temperatures gripping most of the country this winter. Several trade candidates are out there for the taking if the price is right, according to a new MLB.com report.

Pete Fairbanks News / MLB on ClutchPoints / December 16

The reliever getting ‘aggressively’ pursued in free agency

There have been a slew of free agent signings in Major League Baseball this winter, as teams prepare for the 2026 season. Despite that fact, there is still a lot of talent out there looking for a home.

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.

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.

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.

MLB News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / December 14

Rays Slugger Seen as Potential Fit for Diamondbacks This Offseason

As the offseason continues to roll on for the Tampa Bay Rays following the conclusion of the winter meetings, the team will be planning what’s next. At the winter meetings, the Rays were a team mentioned frequently in rumors, with one of their top players being a popular name mentioned.

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.

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.

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 / 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.