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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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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.

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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.

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.

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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Ryan Vilade News / DRaysBay / December 17

What does Ryan Vilade add to the Rays roster?

An easy to overlook moment in the Rays offseason thus far might be the early acquisition of utility player Ryan Vilade from Cincinnati for cash considerations.

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.

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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 / 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.

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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

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Front-runner emerging to trade for Diamondbacks' Ketel Marte

Robbie Ray News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / December 16

Rays Free Agent Pitcher Agrees to Two-Year, $22 Million Deal With Giants

The Tampa Bay Rays came into the MLB offseason with only one Major League free agent from their 2025 roster hitting the market: starting pitcher Adrian Houser.

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 / 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.

Ian Seymour News / DRaysBay / December 16

2025 Draysbay Community Prospect Review: Ian Seymour

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 15

Rays' Slugger Named Potential Fit for Royals to Help Fix Offensive Woes

As the offseason continues for the Tampa Bay Rays, they will continue to be the subject of trade rumors, with one of their top players being a popular target. It has been a busy start to the winter for the Rays, who have been actively trying to improve their team.

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.

Tampa Bay Rays 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 / MLB Trade Rumors / December 11

Rays Have Discussed Pepiot, Baz In Ketel Marte Trade Conversations

The Rays are among a number of teams that have been tied to Diamondbacks star Ketel Marte. Arizona general manager Mike Hazen has consistently downplayed the chance of a deal coming together on their MVP-caliber second baseman, but he hasn’t slammed the door shut given the team’s need for starting pitching.