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Rays' Offseason Moves Have Resulted in Uncertainty for Franchise in 2026

With the offseason finally getting close to being over, the Tampa Bay Rays have been one of the more active teams this winter. However, just because they

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Rays to present new stadium plan to Hillsborough College

The Tampa Bay Rays new ownership group has prioritized the 108 acre Hillsborough College Dale Mabry campus for a new stadium in Tampa, between Tampa International Airport’s secondary runway and the Buccaneer’s Raymond James Stadium, and has an aggressive goal of opening a new stadium for the 2029 season.

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

Rays Prospect Put Up Insane Venezuelan Professional Baseball League Numbers

The Tampa Bay Rays came into the offseason in search of some offensive upgrades for a lineup that produced underwhelming numbers in 2025. There were a few standouts for the Rays at the plate last year.

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

Rays Should Be Interested in This Well-Traveled Infield Veteran

The Tampa Bay Rays have added and subtracted players this winter. They haven’t been as busy in the infield compared to the outfield. While the outfield has seen an enormous amount of fluctuation, the infield has been relatively quiet, except for one major move.

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

Rays Reportedly Could Try To Pursue Catching Upgrades From Multiple Teams

The Tampa Bay Rays have had a very busy winter, but they recently saw a couple of potential targets that could have helped them upgrade behind the plate. Coming into the winter, there were some clear areas that the Rays needed to upgrade, and for the most part, they have been able to address them.

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The 20 most significant MLB Rule 5 draftees

The Rule 5 draft, held annually at the winter meetings in December, never garners much fanfare, but it has been known to yield some noteworthy transactions.

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

Rays' Star Slugger Seen as Player Likely to Be Traded This Year

As the start of spring training gets a little bit closer for the Tampa Bay Rays, the team is still working on rounding out the roster this offseason. So

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

Rays Were Reportedly Interested in Phillies Slugger in Free Agency

It has been a busy winter for the Tampa Bay Rays, but the team does still have a glaring issue they have yet to address. While the Rays have been a very busy team so far this offseason, it’s hard to figure out whether or not they will be a better team than in 2025.

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

Rays' Star Slugger Named One of Top 100 Players in Baseball

The Tampa Bay Rays have been a very busy team this winter, and they have been trying to balance being competitive in 2026 while also keeping an eye on the future.

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

Erik Neander Reveals Current Plans for How Rays Will Handle Outfield

The Tampa Bay Rays have been very busy this offseason, reshaping their roster after a disappointing 2025 campaign in which they won only 77 games. There were a few areas of the roster that needed to be addressed, with outfield being arguably the No.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / January 17

Rays Unfortunately See Ideal Target in Free Agency Sign With Phillies

The Tampa Bay Rays have been very busy this winter, including making a couple of nice additions in free agency. However, they missed out on a player who would have been a great fit. It has been an interesting offseason for the Rays, who continue to try to balance between a franchise looking to contend and one that is building for the future.

J.T. Realmuto News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 17

Rays Looking To Trade For Catchers, Had Interest In J.T. Realmuto

The catching position has long been a weak link in Tampa Bay, and the Rays at least considered making a big move to solidify the position this winter. The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal reports that Tampa showed some interest in signing J.T.

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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 / January 17

Rays' Newest Addition Expected to Focus on Playing Second Base

It has, without a doubt, been a busy offseason for the Tampa Bay Rays. Recently, they pulled off yet another trade to help shape the roster for 2026. Coming into the winter, the Rays were a team that was expected to be active, and they haven’t disappointed.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Last Word On Sports / January 16

Assessing Rays Lineup After Latest Three-Team Trade

Tampa Bay Rays fans are finally getting a glimpse at the painting which depicts the 2026 roster. The group pales in comparison to some of the star-studded lineups around baseball, but things could still break favorably and look better than some of the lineups the Rays have rolled out in recent years.

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Gavin Lux News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 16

Rays View Gavin Lux As Full-Time Second Baseman

The Rays swapped Josh Lowe for Gavin Lux as part of last night’s three-team trade. President of baseball operations Erik Neander discussed the move with Marc Topkin of The Tampa Bay Times after it was finalized this morning.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / January 16

Rays Infielder Recently Designated for Assignment Claimed by Mets

The Tampa Bay Rays have been active in recent days, making some moves and reshaping their roster. Multiple trades have been made in the last week, which have led to transactions needing to be made with their 40-man roster to make room for arrivals.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 16

Mets Claim Tsung-Che Cheng

The Mets claimed infielder Tsung-Che Cheng off waivers from the Rays, per announcements from both clubs. Tampa Bay designated Cheng for assignment last week.

Osvaldo Bido News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 16

Marlins Claim Osvaldo Bido

The Marlins have claimed right-hander Osvaldo Bido off waivers from the Rays, reports Daniel Alvarez Montes of El Extra Base. Tampa Bay designated Bido for assignment last week.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / January 16

Rays' Most Recent Trade Makes Plenty of Sense for Franchise

The Tampa Bay Rays have been a very busy team this winter, and they continue to reshape their roster for 2026. Recently, they were able to pull off a deal to give themselves a new option at a position of need. Coming into the offseason, the Rays had the goal of trying to improve an outfield that really struggled to perform offensively.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / January 16

Rays Have Glaring Roster Hole That Needs To Be Fixed Before Spring Training

The Tampa Bay Rays have been a very busy team this offseason, but whether or not they are going to be able to compete in the American League East has yet to be determined. So far this winter, the Rays have made moves that will both help and hurt them in 2026.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Fastball on SI / January 16

Rays’ Latest Trade Brings Potential Bounceback Candidate

The Tampa Bay Rays went 77-85 in 2025 and missed the postseason for the second straight year. They finished in fourth place in the American League East, narrowly avoiding last place in the division.

Josh Lowe News / New Baseball Media / January 16

Angels Get Josh Lowe from Rays: What to Make of 3-Team Trade

Amidst all the craziness from the Kyle Tucker news, another Los Angeles team added an outfielder on January 15. The Angels acquired outfielder Josh Lowe as part of a three-team deal.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Last Word On Sports / January 15

Three Rays Players who could Regress in 2026

The Tampa Bay Rays are coming off a down year in 2025, having posted a second straight losing season and hoping to make noise in 2026. Even finishing with 81 wins could be difficult with a loaded AL East that keeps making improvements.

Tampa Bay Rays News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 15

Rays Finalize Coaching Staff

The Rays announced their full coaching staff on Tuesday, tabbing Will Bradley as an assistant hitting coach to round out the group. He had spent the 2025 season as a minor league hitting coordinator.

MLB News / Yardbarker / January 14

Team USA adds more pitching depth to roster, but still lacks a closer

Team USA has all the makings of having a dynamic offense heading into the World Baseball Classic.

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Theo Gillen News / Just Baseball / January 14

Theo Gillen Is Primed for a Breakout in 2026

Over the past few draft classes, the Tampa Bay Rays have been obsessed with high school talent. Since 2020, seven of the Rays’ last nine first-round picks have all been picked out of high school, and this model has repeatedly served them very well.

Tampa Bay Rays News / New Baseball Media / January 5

2025 MLB Farm Review: Tampa Bay Rays

Thanks to a strong pipeline of prospects, the Tampa Bay Rays have remained a perennial power in the Majors despite a low player payroll. Even though some notable players hit walls this past year, other notables hit new heights during the 2025 Minor League season.