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On YouTubeFour numbers that actually matter in Spring Training: Week One 
As fans, we thrive on finding meaning in our teams’ stats. Do the numbers coming out of spring training — which is basically one very long practice — actually have significance, however?
Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / March 2
Three Differing Rays Relief Pitchers Battling for Bullpen Spots
If there is any team in baseball that knows what it takes to develop a successful relief staff, it is the Tampa Bay Rays. Different looks, situational matchups, and a range of pitch velocities are the keys to a diversified, tough bullpen.
Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / March 1
Rays Have One of the Most Underrated Infielders in Baseball Anchoring Lineup
There are a few questions surrounding the Tampa Bay Rays entering the 2026 MLB regular season. Likely the biggest question is their lineup, specifically where offensive production will come from.
The 'A.L. wins leaders since 2000' quiz
How many of the starting pitchers to lead the American League in wins since the 2000 season can you name in five minutes?
Junior Caminero News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / March 1
Junior Caminero Knocking on Door of Being Best Third Baseman in MLB
The 2025 season was a coming-out party for Tampa Bay Rays third baseman Junior Caminero. A highly regarded prospect, he made his debut in 2023. In 2024, he was called up shortly after the MLB trade deadline and has stuck with the Major League club ever since.
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.
MLB News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / March 1
Rays' Starting Lineup Against Braves on Sunday Missing Key Players
The Tampa Bay Rays will be back in action on Sunday with spring training rolling on against the Atlanta Braves. Coming off a bad loss, the Rays will be looking to bounce back. While wins and losses in spring training aren’t the most important thing, it was not a good showing for Tampa Bay on Saturday.
Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / March 1
Rays’ Talented Prospect Has Potential To Be Excellent Power-Hitter
As the Tampa Bay Rays continue through spring training, the team is getting a good look at some of the young talent in their system. Of their prospects, they do have one who has some appealing power. With the Rays preparing for the 2026 campaign, there is undoubtedly some concern about whether or not they can keep up in the American League East.
Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / February 28
Rays' Prospect Set to Return for First Time Since Surgery
As spring training continues for the Tampa Bay Rays, they will be getting a player back on the field for the first time in a long time on Saturday. It has been a good start to spring training for the Rays with a bunch of their players getting into form.
Cedric Mullins News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / February 28
Cedric Mullins Has Plenty of Motivation To Produce With Rays
Heading into the MLB offseason, the Tampa Bay Rays knew that they needed to shake things up in their outfield. In 2025, they had arguably the least productive group of outfielders in baseball.
Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / February 27
Rays' Slugger Predicted to Land With Padres by End of Season
With spring training underway for the Tampa Bay Rays, the team is starting to put their roster together for the 2026 campaign. However, what the roster looks like at the end of the season could be very different. Following missing the playoffs each of the last two years, the Rays made it a mission to shake things up a bit this winter.
Tampa Bay Rays News / DRaysBay / February 27
New pitch alert! — Rays changeups
A few Rays pitchers have debuted new pitch shapes this spring — and they all have one thing in common: they’re offspeed pitches. That’s not a coincidence.
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.
Kevin Cash News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / February 27
Kevin Cash Reveals Rays Reliever Won't Be Ready To Start Regular Season
The Tampa Bay Rays entered spring training in excellent shape regarding the health of their players on the roster. Only one player, relief pitcher Manuel Rodriguez, was not healthy enough for camp.
MLB News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / February 27
Rays Deploying Talented Lineup in Spring Training Against Blue Jays
With spring training rolling on for the Tampa Bay Rays, they will be set to face the Toronto Blue Jays on Friday. As the team continues to prepare for the season, there have been some nice bright spots for the Rays so far this spring.
Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / February 27
Rays Have One of the Top Relief Pitchers in Baseball Anchoring Bullpen
The Tampa Bay Rays bullpen suffered a significant loss this offseason when the team made the difficult decision to move on from closer Pete Fairbanks. Instead of exercising an $11 million club option, the Rays paid a $1 million buyout, making the veteran righty a free agent.
Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / February 26
Rays' Slugger Predicted to Make American League All-Star Team in 2026
With spring training underway for the Tampa Bay Rays, the team is working hard to try to prepare for the start of the regular season. Even though the 2025 campaign wasn’t perfect, there were some positives from the season. As expected, it was a busy winter for the Rays.
Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / February 26
Rays' Star Pitcher Scheduled to Face Phillies in Live Action Next Week
With spring training underway for the Tampa Bay Rays, the team is getting set for what they hope will be a successful campaign. Fortunately, they continue to receive good news about the health of a key player. Coming into the spring, all eyes have been on the health of former two-time All-Star Shane McClanahan.
MLB News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / February 26
Rays Announce Lineup, Starting Pitcher for Spring Training Matchup Against Red Sox
With spring training underway, the Tampa Bay Rays will be facing off against the Boston Red Sox on Thursday afternoon, looking to build some momentum against a division rival. Even though it is early in spring training, there have been some good things for the Rays so far.
Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / February 26
Rays Should Not Be Concerned About Road Struggles of Star Player
With spring training now underway, the Tampa Bay Rays are getting prepared for the start of the regular season. As the team hopes to compete, a lot will fall on the shoulders of their emerging superstar. It was a busy offseason for the Rays this winter.
Tampa 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.
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.
Shane McClanahan News / MLB on ClutchPoints / February 22
Rays’ Shane McClanahan sounds off on big rehab step in quest to pitch for first time since 2023
Tampa Bay Rays started Shane McClanahan hasn’t pitched in the majors since 2023. But as the Rays go through spring training, McClanahan has found himself back on the bump.
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.
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.
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