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Rays Top 3 Performers During Spring Breakout Against Mets

For the third year, the Tampa Bay Rays and every team around the MLB participated in the Spring Breakout, a series of games that features some of the biggest and brightest future stars the sport has to offer.

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Leveraging lefties and a possible Opening Day lineup

It’s no surprise the Rays’ offense struggled against left-handed pitching last season. They produced an 85 wRC+ which was the 9th worst of any team in the league.

Gavin Lux News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 21

Rays’ Gavin Lux dealing with ‘cranky’ injury before Opening Day

The Tampa Bay Rays are already facing uncertainty as Gavin Lux battles a minor issue ahead of Opening Day, with the injury raising early concern for the lineup.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Total Apex Sports / March 21

Will The Pesky Tampa Bay Rays Make the Playoffs In 2026?

The Tampa Bay Rays had a tough 2025 season, finishing at 77-85. That record was only good for fourth place in a difficult American League East division and left the team without a postseason berth.

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The 'Active 40-homer MLB seasons' quiz

There are 24 active MLB players with at least one 40-home run season under their belt. How many of those players can you name in five minutes?

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

Rays Should Have Clear Starter at Catcher for Opening Day

With Opening Day right around the corner for the Tampa Bay Rays, one position battle has become fairly clear at this point. Following a busy offseason, the Rays came into this spring with a couple of questions regarding some key positions.

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One storyline to follow for every MLB team in 2026

As Spring Training opens for 2026, all 30 teams have high hopes and big questions. These are the storylines to follow for each team heading into Opening Day.

Red Sox to sign former Yankees relief pitcher ahead of Opening Day

MLB announces 80-game suspension for Johan Rojas

Mets star gets help from former teammate after clubhouse issues

Three comeback arms to watch in National League East

Five X factors in the AL Central

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

Rays' Prospect Should Be Starter on Opening Day

The Tampa Bay Rays are getting ready for the start of the season, and their roster is starting to take shape for the campaign. However, a recent injury to a likely starter has likely changed their plans. Following a disappointing campaign in 2025, the Rays are hoping to be a contender once again in 2026.

Taylor Walls News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / March 20

Rays' Shortstop Taylor Walls Expected to Miss Significant Time

With the start of the season right around the corner, the Tampa Bay Rays have some unfortunate injury news. It has been a very busy offseason for the Rays, who are seeking to be a contender once again in the American League East.

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

Rays Should Be Encouraged by Strong Spring From New Infielder

As the Tampa Bay Rays get set for the start of the regular season, an offseason acquisition is having a great spring for the team. Following a busy winter

Tampa Bay Rays News / Last Word On Sports / March 20

Preseason Rays Team Award Predictions for 2026

With the Tampa Bay Rays’ 2026 season right around the corner, it’s time for some fun team award predictions. They’ve got an interesting ball club, with plenty of room for variance.

Tampa Bay Rays News / DRaysBay / March 19

Rays Spring Breakout Game to be played Tonight

The Spring Breakout games have arrived. For those unaware, the Spring Breakout is when MLB host a series of games from each teams with rosters consisting of that organization’s top prospects.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

25 MLB players that could be traded during the 2026 season

The 2026 MLB season is right around the corner, and it is never too early to start thinking about how it might unfold. Seemingly, every year, we have a decent handle on who should contend and who is likely to struggle, which makes looking ahead to the trade deadline inevitable.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Field Level Media / March 19

Rays place SS Taylor Walls (oblique) on IL; Carson Williams on deck

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Taylor Walls will start the season on the injured list due to a right oblique injury. Walls, 29, sustained the injury in the batting cage on Tuesday and underwent imaging on Wednesday.

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Tampa Bay Rays News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 19

Rays’ shortstop set to begin season on injured list

The Tampa Bay Rays are looking to return to the playoffs for the first time since 2023. Still, they have not had the best spring training, as multiple players are dealing with injuries, such as Gavin Lux.

Tampa Bay Rays News / DRaysBay / March 19

Rays announce first Jersey Sleeve Patch partner Webull

via team press release: Webull (NASDAQ: BULL), an online investment platform, today announced it will serve as the Tampa Bay Rays corporate jersey patch partner as the two organizations enter the second year of their partnership.

Taylor Walls News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / March 19

Rays Shortstop Taylor Walls Heading To Injured List

With only a week until the regular season gets underway, the Tampa Bay Rays have suffered a major loss in their lineup. Shortstop Taylor Walls, the presumed starter for Opening Day against the St.

Tampa Bay Rays News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 19

Rays IF Taylor Walls to begin season on injured list

Rays infielder Taylor Walls has a right oblique issue and will begin the season on the 10-day injured list, reports Marc Topkin of The Tampa Bay Times.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / March 19

Success This Spring is Encouraging for Rays' Pitcher

With the start of the season right around the corner for the Tampa Bay Rays, the team should be encouraged by some of the performances that they have seen this spring. Now that the World Baseball Classic has come to a close and everyone will be returning to camp for the Rays, the team and the roster is starting to take shape for 2026.

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

Rays Young Outfielder Rightfully Predicted as Top Breakout

Despite the underwhelming projections that the Tampa Bay Rays have for the 2026 MLB regular season, there is a lot of intrigue surrounding the team. The Rays have a good amount of young, high-upside talent on the roster that could change the team’s fortunes this summer.

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

Rays Make Right Move by Sending Prospect to Minors

With Opening Day quickly approaching, the Tampa Bay Rays recently made some moves regarding a couple of top prospects. As the season draws near, the roster for the Rays is starting to take shape for Opening Day.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Minor League Baseball on SI / March 17

Rays Option Two Top Prospects to Triple-A for Start of 2026 Season

Two of the Tampa Bay Rays' top prospects entering the 2026 season will reportedly begin the upcoming campaign in the minor leagues. Shortstop Carson Williams and outfielder Jacob Melton, Tampa Bay's No.

Junior Caminero News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 17

Junior Caminero drops admission on Dominican Republic’s heartbreaking WBC loss to USA

It was a heartbreaking loss for the Dominican Republic to Team USA in the World Baseball Classic semifinal. The game ended on a controversial third strike call, leading to calls for an ABS system at the WBC.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Just Baseball / March 17

Returning Ace Could be Key to Rays’ Season

Not long ago, Tampa Bay Rays left-hander Shane McClanahan was one of the best pitchers in Major League Baseball. Full stop. Not just left-handers; one of the best pitchers in the world.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Last Word On Sports / March 17

Looking at the High-Leverage Bullpen Options for the Rays

The Tampa Bay Rays came in 11th in fWAR last season from their relievers. While this is a solid return, and WAR for bullpen guys can be a tricky way to evaluate that position, there’s reason to believe they can be even better in 2026.

Joey Krehbiel News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 7

Joey Krehbiel Signs With Mexican League’s Guerreros De Oaxaca

The Guerreros de Oaxaca of the Mexican League announced that they have signed right-hander Joey Krehbiel to a contract for the 2026 season. Krehbiel (who turned 33 in December) elected to become a minor league free agent in November after spending the 2025 season pitching with the Rays’ and Royals’ Triple-A affiliates.