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On YouTubeTampa Bay Rays 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.
Ryan Vilade News / DRaysBay / December 17
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.
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 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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
Tampa Bay Rays News / MLB on ClutchPoints / December 16
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 / 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.
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 / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / December 14
Rays' Slugger Named Potential Fix for Major Area of Need for Giants
The Tampa Bay Rays have wrapped up the winter meetings and are continuing to try to improve the roster. Coming into the offseason, the Rays were a team that had a desire to improve.
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 / 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.
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.
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