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Talented Rays Pitcher Could Be Ready for Roster Spot on Opening Day

The Tampa Bay Rays have entered the offseason with the franchise already making a number of important decisions and some corresponding moves as well. To start the winter, the Rays sent a bit of a shockwave to the league when they elected not to pick up the team option on closer Pete Fairbanks.

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Hypothetical Trade Package With Mets Has Rays Taking Worthwhile Risk on Kodai Senga

The Tampa Bay Rays have some work to do with their roster this offseason if they want any chance of competing for a playoff spot in what is turning into a loaded American League.

MLB News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / November 22

Marlins Could Be Potential Landing Spot for Rays' Free Agent Pitcher

With the offseason starting to heat up, the Tampa Bay Rays have already been busy on the trade market. As new ownership looks for the long-term home for the Rays, Tropicana Field has a roof back on, and Tampa Bay will at least be back in their home for the 2026 campaign.

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

Former MLB Executive Labels This Position as Biggest Need for Rays

With the offseason underway, the Tampa Bay Rays have been very busy starting to plan what the roster is going to look like for the upcoming season. As expected, coming into the winter, the Rays have been very active, making a lot of moves to free up some payroll and try to improve the team at the same time.

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

Rays Have No Surprises With Two Outfielders Being Non-Tendered

With another offseason milestone coming and going for the Tampa Bay Rays, there were no surprises this time, unlike with the team option deadline. Not too long ago, what appeared to be easy decisions for the Rays became a bit more difficult, and the team shocked everyone when they elected not to pick up the option for closer Pete Fairbanks.

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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.

Adrian Houser News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / November 22

Rays Free Agent Pitcher Adrian Houser Receives Shocking Opening Day Prediction

The Tampa Bay Rays don’t have too many players from their 2025 roster who are hitting free agency this offseason that they will have to replace. Starting pitcher Adrian Houser was the only Major League player hitting the market when the season concluded.

MLB News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / November 22

Rays Predicted to Land Mets Starting Pitcher in Trade This Offseason

The Tampa Bay Rays have started the winter with a good amount of moves so far to start to set their roster for the upcoming season. With free agency in full swing, the Rays are hoping to be able to make a couple of savvy moves to improve the team for the 2026 campaign.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Last Word On Sports / November 21

Rays Linked To Surprising Trade Candidate To Boost Starting Rotation

It feels like the early off-season rumors surrounding the Tampa Bay Rays are centered on whom they will trade. What about whom will they add? The Rays could use more certainty in the starting rotation after the top three guys.

Pete Fairbanks News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / November 21

MLB Insider Reveals How Long a Contract Former Rays Closer Pete Fairbanks Will Get

The relief pitcher’s market in free agency got a little bit deeper when the Tampa Bay Rays made a surprising decision with their closer, Pete Fairbanks.

Adrian Houser News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / November 21

Rays Starting Pitcher Adrian Houser Is Overlooked Free Agent Based on One Statistic

The Tampa Bay Rays have a few pressing needs to address this offseason. Their biggest weaknesses are in the lineup, where offensive upgrades are needed to get back into the playoff picture in the American League.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / November 20

Rays Make Smart Gamble Acquiring Recently Drafted Pitcher From Twins in Trade

The Tampa Bay Rays are a team that many people are expecting to be active on the trade market this offseason. Multiple veterans on the Major League roster are viewed as excellent trade chips this winter.

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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.

MLB News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / November 20

Rays Could Be Pushed to American League East Cellar With Recent Orioles Buzz

The Tampa Bay Rays didn’t have a great season on the field in 2025, winning only 77 games. But they were able to avoid finishing in the cellar of the American League East thanks to the ineptitude of the Baltimore Orioles.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / November 20

Rays Slugger Seen As Most Likely Player To Be Traded This Offseason

With the offseason starting to heat up for the Tampa Bay Rays, they have already begun to make some moves to shape what the roster is going to look like. Even though the Rays have hopes of being a contender in 2026, they have some critical decisions to make.

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Top Landing Spots for Free Agent Pete Fairbanks

After three straight seasons of 20-plus saves for the Tampa Bay Rays, a team notorious for using multiple pitchers in the role, Pete Fairbanks had his $11 million option declined and is now a free agent.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / November 20

Rays Prospect Could Become Useful Part of Bullpen in Near Future

The roster for the Tampa Bay Rays is starting to take shape for 2026, with their eyes set on improving upon a disappointing second half of the campaign. Despite a strong start to the season for the Rays in 2025, things went south quickly right around the All-Star break.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / November 20