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Rays' Prospect Predicted To Make Positive Impact for Team This Season

With spring training underway for the Tampa Bay Rays, the team is trying to get ready for the start of the regular season and see what the team might look like. Following a very busy winter, the Rays are hoping that all of their new faces will be able to help the team snap a two-year playoff drought.

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5 Notable Performers From Rays Blowout Win Over Twins

The Tampa Bay Rays cruised to a 12-1 win over the Minnesota Twins on Tuesday afternoon at Charlotte Sports Park. The Twins allowed seven walks, and the Rays tacked on eight hits to rally for a spring training-high 12 runs.

Tampa Bay Rays News / DRaysBay / February 25

The Case for a 5.5-Man Rays Rotation

With Shane McClanahan hopefully returning to the rotation for the first time in two seasons, the Rays will need to manage his workload carefully to ensure he’s healthy for October – both this year and beyond.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / February 25

Rays' New Addition Hoping to Have Bounce-Back Season in 2026

The Tampa Bay Rays have started spring training, and the team is working on figuring out what their roster will look like. With a busy free agency, they will be hoping one of their new additions makes an impact. After missing the playoffs for the last two years, the Rays were an active team in free agency, looking to add in areas of need.

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Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / February 24

Rays Projected To Show Great Improvements in Key Area During Season

The Tampa Bay Rays are facing an uphill battle when it comes to competing for a playoff spot in the American League. Being stuck in the AL East is a daunting obstacle to overcome.

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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 / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / February 24

Rays Urged to Trade Veteran Slugger Before Opening Day

The Tampa Bay Rays have started up spring training, and that means that Opening Day will be right around the corner. However, whether or not the team will look the same as it does now remains to be seen. With spring training underway, the Rays are starting to get a look at a lot of the new faces for the team.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / February 24

Rays Receive Encouraging Update Regarding New Stadium Plans

With spring training underway for the Tampa Bay Rays, the franchise recently received an encouraging update about their hopeful new stadium. The 2025 season was a challenging one for the Rays.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / February 24

Rays Share Positive Updates on Two Projected Key Contributors

The No. 1 priority for the Tampa Bay Rays and every team in baseball during spring training is to make it through camp healthy. Entering spring training this year, the only Rays player who wasn’t participating from Day 1 was pitching Manuel Rodriguez.

Tampa Bay Rays News / DRaysBay / February 24

Governor DeSantis, Florida Cabinet give land toward Rays Stadium project

The Tampa Bay Rays announced a statement from Chief Executive Officer Ken Babby following today’s meeting of Governor Ron DeSantis and the Florida Cabinet:

Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / February 24

Rays' Spring Training Positional Battles To Keep an Eye on at Camp

The Tampa Rays, more so than other teams, have spots to fight for as the offseason reshuffling has led to a team featuring lots of new faces competing for playing time.

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.

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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.

Should Red Sox trade for former All-Star infielder?

Mariners getting needed bat in All-Star Brendon Donovan via three-team deal with Cardinals, Rays

Giants CEO calls Dodgers a 'dragon to slay'

Yankees' latest endeavor points to a Jasson Dominguez mistake waiting to happen

Top of Phillies' rotation is elite, but also comes with questions

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,

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.

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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

What We’re Actually Learning From Rays' Pitchers & Catchers

Spring training is underway for the Tampa Bay Rays and the team will be looking to figure out what the team will look like in 2026. Following missing the playoffs the last two years, the Rays made a bunch of moves this winter to shake up the roster.

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.

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.

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.

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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.