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Two Suitors Seen as Favorites to Sign Former Rays Closer Pete Fairbanks

The Tampa Bay Rays are going to be heading to the winter meetings soon with an eye on trying to improve heading into 2026. However, one of their free agents might be landing somewhere else more quickly. As a team with a low payroll, the Rays always do a strong job of maximizing what they have on the roster.

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Tampa Bay Rays Latest Prospect Rankings Should Surprise Fans

The Tampa Bay Rays need their front office to continue making shrewd moves at the major and minor league levels. Rays fans had grown accustomed to winning seasons.

Brandon Lowe News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / December 1

Rays Have To Strongly Consider Trading Brandon Lowe Given Current Market

The Tampa Bay Rays have quite a conundrum on their hands when it comes to second baseman Brandon Lowe. This is a lineup that is already in need of upgrades.

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Rays hire ex-O's manager Hyde as senior adviser

Former Baltimore Orioles manager Brandon Hyde was hired Monday by the Tampa Bay Rays as senior adviser of baseball operations.

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Rays Make Addition of Former Orioles Manager to Organization Official

The Tampa Bay Rays organization has undergone some sizable changes this offseason when it comes to front office personnel, their development and coaching staffs.

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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.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / December 1

Rays Have Reportedly Discussed Reunions With Two Veteran Starting Pitchers

The Tampa Bay Rays are looking for upgrades at several spots on their roster this offseason. While most of the attention has been placed on their catching situation and the outfield, and rightfully so, the pitching staff is an underrated need.

Pete Fairbanks News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / December 1

MLB Insider Believes Rays' Free Agent Pete Fairbanks Will Be Next Closer to Sign

As the winter meetings get closer for the Tampa Bay Rays, the team should start to see a bit more activity in the coming weeks regarding free agents and trades. After a disappointing year in 2025, the Rays are hopeful to improve this winter and get back into contention in the American League.

Lars Nootbaar News / DRaysBay / December 1

Rays Trade Target: OF Lars Nootbaar

The Tampa Bay Rays have an outfield problem, both an overabundance of outfielders on the current roster and no clear answer on will take on starting roles once the 2026 season arrives.

MLB News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / December 1

Long-Time Giants Slugger Deemed 'Perfect Match' for Rays in Free Agency

With the winter meetings right around the corner for the Tampa Bay Rays, the franchise is going to be trying to find some affordable ways to improve a couple of key areas. So far this offseason, things have been relatively calm.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / December 1

Rays Would Be Great Fit for Astros Slugger Named Potential Trade Candidate

The Tampa Bay Rays have a few weaknesses on their roster that they will be looking to address this offseason. Of course, that is easier said than done when operating on a budget the size the franchise runs on.

Pete Fairbanks News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / November 29

Surprise NL East Team Named Potential Landing Spot for Rays' Pete Fairbanks

With the winter meetings coming up right around the corner for the Tampa Bay Rays, one of their free agents continues to draw interest. Even though the Rays very rarely have free agents come from their team, that is the case this year with two pitchers from the team.

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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 / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / November 29

Rays' Top Prospect Reveals He Had Life-Saving Brain Surgery

As the offseason continues for the Tampa Bay Rays, a top prospect of theirs recently revealed what ended his season early in 2025. With the winter starting up for the Rays, the team has been focused on trying to get better.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / November 29

Rays All-Star Slugger Unsurprisingly Deemed Top Potential Trade Candidate

The offseason is well underway for the Tampa Bay Rays, and the franchise will be hoping to improve and make a run in the American League East. While the Rays have been busy to start the winter, they have yet to make a significant improvement to the roster.

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Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / November 29

Rays Are Excelling at Squeezing Most out of Low-Budget Roster

The Tampa Bay Rays are at a major disadvantage when it comes to roster construction compared to their rivals in the American League East. The Baltimore Orioles, Boston Red Sox, New York Yankees and Toronto Blue Jays all have the ability to spend big in free agency and have grand plans to do so this winter.

Xavier Isaac News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 29

Rays former first-round pick 'fully recovered' after brain surgery

Xavier Isaac revealed in an Instagram post that he actually underwent a "life-saving" brain surgery on July 3, following a routine brain scan for what seemed to be just a dehydration issue.

Pete Fairbanks News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / November 29

Division Rival Makes Sense in Free Agency for Rays' Free Agent Pete Fairbanks

With the offseason continuing for the Tampa Bay Rays, free agency has been moving somewhat quietly around the holidays. However, things should start to heat up soon with the winter meetings right around the corner.

Pete Fairbanks News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / November 28

Bullpen Can Be Strength for Rays Even Without Pete Fairbanks at Closer

The Tampa Bay Rays surprised a lot of people when they decided to decline the club option on closer Pete Fairbanks. There were already several weaknesses on the roster that had to be addressed this offseason.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / November 28

Rays Slugger Could Be Game-Changer if Made Available in Trade Talks

With the winter meetings right around the corner for the Tampa Bay Rays, things should start to heat up between now and then. So far, the Rays have made a lot of minor roster moves to help set up the team for 2026, but there is still a good amount of work to be done.

Pete Fairbanks News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / November 28

Rays Former Closer Pete Fairbanks Has Reportedly Been in Talks With NL Contender

The Tampa Bay Rays surprised a lot of people when they decided to decline the club option they possessed on closer Pete Fairbanks for the 2026 season. Instead of exercising it and paying him $11 million, they opted to pay a $1 million buyout instead, making him a free agent.

Christopher Morel News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / November 28