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MLB Insider Shares Bold Prediction on How Much Money Pete Fairbanks Will Receive

One of the biggest moves that the Tampa Bay Rays have made this offseason was declining the club option they had on closer Pete Fairbanks. Heading into the winter, many thought it was a foregone conclusion that the Rays would exercise the $11 million option on the right-handed veteran.

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Rays Pursuit of Free Agent Slugger Was Thwarted by Aggressive Mets

The Tampa Bay Rays know that if they want to keep pace in the American League East, they need to spend some money. The Baltimore Orioles and Toronto Blue Jays have been aggressive in free agency, addressing needs on the roster.

Ketel Marte News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / December 18

Diamondbacks Asking Price for Ketel Marte Could Take Rays out of Trade Sweepstakes

The Tampa Bay Rays have been involved in a lot of trade rumors this MLB offseason. A majority of them have centered on players who could be moved. Second baseman Brandon Lowe and designated hitter Yandy Diaz have been mentioned most prevalently as trade chips.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / December 18

Rays Complete Trade With White Sox Centered Around Outfielder

The Tampa Bay Rays have made a few additions to their Major League roster this offseason. Thus far in free agency, they have signed two veterans: outfielder Cedric Mullins and pitcher Steven Matz.

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Pete Fairbanks News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / December 18

MLB Insider Believes Rays' Pete Fairbanks Will Receive Multi-Year Deal

The Tampa Bay Rays are heading into the holiday season with still several needs to address. Recently, one of their free agents has remained the top option at his position. It has been a busy winter for the Rays so far, with the team making a number of moves to try to position themselves for success in 2025.

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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 / MLB on ClutchPoints / December 18

White Sox acquire outfielder in trade with Rays

The Chicago White Sox and Tampa Bay Rays have agreed on a trade on Thursday afternoon. This trade will certainly go under the radar; however, the White Sox are hoping that this addition can benefit the future of the team.

Tristan Peters News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 18

Rays Trade Tristan Peters To White Sox

The Rays traded outfielder Tristan Peters to the White Sox for cash or a player to be named later, according to announcements from both clubs. Tampa Bay had designated Peters for assignment on Tuesday when they finalized their two-year deal with Steven Matz.

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.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / December 18

Rays Starting Pitcher Could Be X-Factor for Franchise Next Season

As the Tampa Bay Rays continue to try to improve this offseason, one of the most important things for the franchise might be the health of a key player. It has been a busy winter for the Rays, who are trying to get back into playoff contention in 2026.

Santiago Suarez News / DRaysBay / December 18

2025 Draysbay Community Prospect Review: Santiago Suarez

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 18

Surprise Player Expected To Be Rays' Top Prospect Next Season

With the offseason rolling on for the Tampa Bay Rays, the team is continuing to try to find ways to improve. Coming into the offseason, the Rays knew that they would have some work to do to keep up with other teams in the American League East.

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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 / Last Word On Sports / December 17

Rays Might Move Veteran to Outfield if Major Trade is Made

The Tampa Bay Rays are engaged in trade negotiations with the Arizona Diamondbacks regarding Ketel Marte. The Diamondbacks will certainly demand a hefty return.

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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.

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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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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 / 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.

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.

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.