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On YouTubeTampa Bay Rays News / Last Word On Sports / February 23
Who’s Going To Round Out This Rays Rotation?
The top of this Tampa Bay Rays rotation is relatively set. Drew Rasmussen, coming off an elite 2025 season, is their Opening Day starter. Ryan Pepiot is a solidified number two.
Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / February 23
Rays' New Prospect Turning Heads Quickly During Spring Training
With spring training underway, the Tampa Bay Rays are finally getting a chance to get on the field and see what their roster will look like for the 2026 campaign. Coming into the spring, there are going to be numerous players and positions to keep an eye on for the Rays.
MLB News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / February 23
This Trade With Phillies Has Become a Massive Mistake by Rays
As the Tampa Bay Rays continue with the early part of spring training, the team is going to be focused on trying to improve during the 2026 campaign. However,
The 'Live-Ball Era strikeout leaders' quiz
How many of the 36 MLB pitchers with 2,500 or more strikeouts in the Live-Ball Era (since 1920) can you name in five minutes?
Tampa Bay Rays News / DRaysBay / February 23
Cam Booser and the baseball story you need to know 
The Tampa Bay Rays made several franchise altering moves this offseason as they traded away Shane Baz and Brandon Lowe in separate trades made just hours apart.
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.
Shane McClanahan News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / February 23
A Key Piece of the Rays’ Rotation Is Worth Watching This Spring
From 2021 to 2023, Shane McClanahan established himself as one of the game’s top starters. He earned two All-Star selections during that span, posting a 3.02 ERA over 74 career starts while going 33-16 and averaging 10.1 strikeouts per nine innings across three seasons with the Tampa Bay Rays.
Tampa Bay Rays News / DRaysBay / February 23
When did you become a true Rays fan, and why?
Was it as simple as you were living nearby? I grew up on the Space Coast, just 2 hours away from Tampa and seemingly 3 from St. Petersburg, in a family
Gavin Lux News / Last Word On Sports / February 22
Rays Have a LUX-ury of Options at Second Base
Didn’t like that pun in the headline? That’s alright; hopefully the article is better. The Tampa Bay Rays seem to have a second baseman in mind for the season.
Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / February 22
How the Rays Are Actually Building the 2026 Roster
With spring training underway for the Tampa Bay Rays, the team will be working on finalizing how the roster is going to look for Opening Day. It was a very busy offseason for the Rays, who will be seeking to snap a little bit of playoff drought over the last couple of years.
Tampa Bay Rays News / DRaysBay / February 22
Which team do you hate the most?
For me this is an easy question. Anyone who has a vested interest in the Tampa Bay Rays success knows there’s one team whose presence looms over the franchise, and soon the new owners will seek to undo decades of damage when they build a stadium that shadows over big brother.
Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / February 21
What the Rays are Quietly Prioritizing in Bullpen Roles
With spring training officially underway for the Tampa Bay Rays, the team will be anxiously awaiting the start of the 2026 campaign. However, there is still plenty to figure out for the team between now and then. Following a very busy offseason, the Rays are hoping to be able to snap what has become a two-year playoff drought.
25 MLB players who have the most to prove in 2026
The new MLB season brings opportunities as players head into their walk years and try to rebound from subpar performances. These 25 players stand out heading into 2026.
Tampa Bay Rays News / DRaysBay / February 21
The first Rays lineup of 2026
BASEBALL IS BACK…sort of The Tampa Bay Rays are set to play their first game of the Grapefruit League as they’ll take on the Atlanta Braves at Charlotte Sports Park.
Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / February 21
These Two Rays Players Will Be Worth Keeping an Eye on Early in Spring Training
Spring training has finally arrived for the Tampa Bay Rays and the team will be facing the Atlanta Braves in their first matchup. While some players will
Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / February 21
Rays Should Sign Free Agent Relief Pitcher from Dodgers to Bolster Bullpen
The Tampa Bay Rays have been a very busy team this winter, and they are right around the corner from the start of spring training. Despite an active offseason, there is still an area that might be able to use some more help. Following back-to-back years of missing the playoffs, the team shook things up a bit this winter as expected.
Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / February 20
Rays Veteran Once Again Mentioned as a Potential Trade Candidate
There may not have been a team busier than the Tampa Bay Rays when it comes to making trades during the MLB offseason. They were involved in at least nine trades, as detailed by Jim Bowden of The Athletic (subscription required) in an offseason report card piece.
Wander Franco News / MLB on ClutchPoints / February 20
Rays SS Wander Franco’s trial in Dominican Republic postponed
The legal saga of Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco has taken another turn. A hearing that was scheduled for Friday has been postponed to next month.
Shane McClanahan News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / February 20
Why Shane McClanahan's Spring Focus Matters More Than His Results
With spring training games set to start soon for the Tampa Bay Rays, the team will be excited to get on the field and get the season rolling. For the last two years, the Rays haven’t been able to live up to their expectations.
Edwin Uceta News / MLB Trade Rumors / February 19
Rays’ Edwin Uceta Headed For Testing On Shoulder
Rays right-hander Edwin Uceta is headed for testing after experiencing shoulder discomfort early in camp, reports Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times. Uceta
Drew Rasmussen News / Field Level Media / February 19
Drew Rasmussen named Opening Day starter by Rays
The Tampa Bay Rays will hand the ball to right-hander Drew Rasmussen on Opening Day. Manager Kevin Cash told reporters Thursday at spring training in Port Charlotte, Fla., that it was "a pretty easy call" to start Rasmussen against the Cardinals in St.
Tampa Bay Rays News / Last Word On Sports / February 17
Who’s Out There? Rays Outfield Options for 2026
It’s hard not to look at the Tampa Bay Rays’ lineup for the upcoming season and fret over the plethora of holes they have in it. Shortstop was the position discussed in a previous article; now it’s time for the three outfield spots.
Junior Caminero News / Yardbarker / February 17
Rays young slugger Junior Caminero open to long-term deal, but it's complicated
The Rays have several pressing issues that may be a barrier to any extension talks.
Tampa Bay Rays News / Just Baseball / February 17
Top Rays Prospects Who Could Make An Impact in 2026
After finishing 77-85 in 2025, the Tampa Bay Rays will be relying on prospect talent to improve the roster in 2026. The Rays are known as one of the premier development organizations in Major League Baseball, and will yet again utilize their strong farm system heading into 2026.
Garrett Cleavinger News / MLB Trade Rumors / February 15
Rays’ Garrett Cleavinger Drawing Trade Interest
Teams interested in left-handed bullpen help have been calling the Rays about Garrett Cleavinger, The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal writes. There isn’t any indication that a deal is close, and Rosenthal didn’t specify any clubs in pursuit of Cleavinger’s services.
Tampa Bay Rays News / Just Baseball / February 12
A Team in Transition: How the Tampa Bay Rays Could Shape the 2026 Season
The Tampa Bay Rays are living in between eras. The 2020 club that stormed to the World Series feels distant now — a group defined by overwhelming pitching depth, matchup advantages, and structural edge.
Carson Williams News / Just Baseball / February 12
Why Carson Williams Is Baseball’s Next Star Shortstop
A shining light will soon cascade upon the Tampa Bay Rays’ infield in 2026. Junior Caminero and Jonathan Aranda are among baseball’s best power hitters, while Gavin Lux looks to resurrect his career after a trade from the Reds.
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