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Production From Shortstop Position Was Mixed for Rays This Season

The Tampa Bay Rays are nearing the start of the offseason, and there were plenty of takeaways from the 2025 season. With the team finishing under the .500 mark, they figured to have more negatives than positives. In the first half of the year, there were actually a lot of positives for the franchise.

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Rays Recent Draft Pick Showcasing Elite Talent on Mound at Arizona Fall League

The Tampa Bay Rays have done a wonderful job in recent years of developing some of their young pitchers. Whether it is players they have drafted or youngsters acquired in trades, they are progressing through the minor leagues and producing at the Major League level.

Griffin Jax News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / October 25

One Statistical Anomaly Points to Substantial Bounce-Back for Griffin Jax With Rays

The Tampa Bay Rays made a few moves ahead of the MLB trade deadline this past summer. However, there was one that stood out because the team looked like sellers, but this move would certainly fall under the buying category.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Last Word On Sports / October 25

MLB Insider Names Rays All-Star Among Top Trade Candidates

The Tampa Bay Rays are entering an important winter as they attempt to return to the postseason. The Rays are always in the middle of trade rumors during this time of the calendar.

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Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / October 24

Rays Young Slugger Might Have the Best Power Swing in Entire MLB

The Tampa Bay Rays are on the cusp of being a playoff team once again in the American League. Despite winning only 77 games during the 2025 MLB regular season, there were a lot of positives to take away from their performance.

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25 notable MLB Hall of Famers who never won a World Series

Among the countless Hall of Famers who never experienced the joy of winning a World Series, there are several notable legends who stand out. Here's our list of the 25 greatest.

Ty Johnson News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / October 24

Ty Johnson Is a Future Rays Star Finishing Near Top of Minors in Impressive Stat

The Tampa Bay Rays have been a starting pitching factory in recent years. There have been some incredibly talented hurlers developed in their system that have produced some impressive numbers in their rotation.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / October 24

Rays Announce Warranted Promotions for Several People Within the Organization

The Tampa Bay Rays, despite some restraints compared to other franchises around the MLB, have found a way to consistently be competitive on the field. A lot of that credit should go to the front office and coaching staff at every level for identifying and developing talent.

MLB News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / October 24

Mets Would Be Logical Trade Partner for Rays' Star Slugger This Winter

The Tampa Bay Rays will be starting up their offseason soon after the World Series is completed and it will be interesting to see if they elect to move one of their talented veterans. While the 2025 campaign might not have gone according to plan for the Rays, the team should be excited about what next season might hold for them.

MLB News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / October 24

Yankees, Astros Named Potential Trade Suitors for Rays Slugger by Former MLB Exec

The Tampa Bay Rays are at a bit of a crossroads heading into the offseason. They are coming off a season in which they won only 77 games, but there were a number of positives to take away from their performance.

MLB News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / October 23

Mets Reportedly Expressed Interest in Rays Slugger at Trade Deadline

The Tampa Bay Rays will be heading into the offseason as a team that could potentially make a couple of trades with some desirable veterans. That shouldn’t

Tampa Bay Rays News / DRaysBay / October 23

Rays announce four Front Office promotions

via team press release The Tampa Bay Rays have promoted Hamilton Marx to Vice President, Assistant General Manager, Samantha Bireley to Director, Baseball Operations, Jeremy Sowers to Director, Major League Operations, and Danielle Dockx to Director, Position Player Programming, the club announced today.

Brandon Lowe News / Sporting News / October 23

Rays' Brandon Lowe linked to two AL powerhouses in Yankees, Astros in trade talks

Could Brandon Lowe be on the move this offseason?

Chandler Simpson News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / October 23

Can This Rays Rookie Continue To Provide A Spark In The 2026 Season?

The Tampa Bay Rays have now missed the playoffs in back-to-back seasons, last making the postseason in 2023, where they were eliminated in the American League Wild Card Series by the Texas Rangers.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / October 23

Former Rays Star Has Been a Top World Series Performer of Last 25 Years

As the World Series nearly gets underway between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Toronto Blue Jays, a former Rays star from their 2020 team was recently recognized for his incredible performance in the postseason that year. With the World Series starting up, the 2025 campaign is quickly coming to a close.

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Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / October 23

Is Recent Trade Acquisition Capable of Being Starter at Catcher for Rays?

The Tampa Bay Rays will be starting up the offseason soon and they have a couple of looming questions. One of the most pressing ones will be about what

MLB News / Last Word On Sports / October 22

Former Rays Starting Pitchers Have Become Stars for the Dodgers

The Tampa Bay Rays were in the World Series five years ago. However, the franchise has been sitting on the sidelines of the postseason for the last two autumns.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / October 22

Rays Have Another Burgeoning Star Ready To Burst Onto Scene in Starting Rotation

The Tampa Bay Rays are going to evaluate everything on their roster this winter in an effort to help get the team back into the postseason. One under-the-radar need for the franchise is adding some depth to the starting rotation.

MLB News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / October 22

Rays' Closer Wisely Seen as Potential Trade Target for Orioles This Winter

The Tampa Bay Rays are getting set for an important offseason with new ownership and a lot of optimism surrounding the franchise. However, they could look

Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / October 22

Rays Thankfully Saw Generational Talent Emerge at Third Base This Season

With the 2025 season coming to a close soon after the Toronto Blue Jays and Los Angeles Dodgers battle it out to decide who will win the World Series,

Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / October 22

Three Options for Rays To Upgrade Catcher Position in Free Agency

With the offseason right around the corner the Tampa Bay Rays will be eager to get started and try to improve their team. Even though the Rays might have

Brandon Lowe News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / October 21

Why NL West Contender Would Be Good Trade Partner With Rays for Brandon Lowe

The Tampa Bay Rays will be waiting for a winner of the World Series to be crowned before they can start what should be a very busy offseason. This is a

Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / October 21

Two Key Areas Where the Rays Are Looking for More Production From Their Outfield

The Tampa Bay Rays' lineup looks set in stone at a few spots. Their infield, should they not make any trades involving players on the roster, looks to be one of the more productive in the MLB.

Junior Caminero News / Yardbarker / October 11