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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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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.

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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.

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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.

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.

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.

Steven Matz News / MLB on ClutchPoints / December 17

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.

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

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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Tampa 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.

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

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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.

Bo Bichette reunion with Blue Jays may be most likely outcome

Surprising MLB team joins sweepstakes for Alex Bregman's services

Yankees have one unexpected competitor for Cody Bellinger

Rangers bringing back former World Series champion pitcher

Angels land two-time All-Star pitcher

Front-runner emerging to trade for Diamondbacks' Ketel Marte

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.

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 / 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.

MLB News / Athlon Sports / December 12