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On YouTubeTampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / December 27
Improving Key Position Should Remain on Rays' Offseason To-Do List
The Tampa Bay Rays have been a very busy team this winter, both in free agency and on the trade market. As the offseason continues, they have a few needs that should be addressed to improve for 2026. In typical Rays fashion, they have been one of the most active teams this offseason, making moves both for the short-term and the long-term.
Tampa Bay Rays News / Last Word On Sports / December 27
Why The Rays Aren’s Rebuilding
The Tampa Bay Rays’ offseason strategy is always hard to pin down. They historically engage in buying and selling at the same time. Only this franchise would trade Blake Snell in the same offseason after they made a surprise run to the World Series.
Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / December 26
Rays' Pitching Prospect Could Be Poised for Breakout Season in 2026
With the calendar set to flip to 2026 soon, the Tampa Bay Rays still have a lot to do in order to prepare for the upcoming campaign. As a team that is
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MLB News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / December 26
Rays Seen as Good Fit for Red Sox's Free Agent Starting Pitcher
With the offseason continuing on, the Rays will be seeking upgrades and trying to fill some areas of need before the start of the new season. Fortunately, there are still some good options for them in free agency. It has been a hectic winter for the Rays as expected.
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.
Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / December 26
Rays Will Need Talented Prospect to Take Step Forward in 2026
With the offseason continuing for the Tampa Bay Rays, the team will hope to continue improving heading into 2026. While some of that could be from external moves, it could also be from internal development. The Rays are no strangers to having a lot of young talent on the team year after year.
Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / December 25
4 Things Rays Fans Will Have on Their Christmas Wish List This Year
The Tampa Bay Rays have been very active this offseason, addressing a few weaknesses on the roster for 2026 and improving their outlook into the future.
Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / December 24
Improving This Key Area Should Be on Rays' To-Do List This Offseason
It has been a hectic offseason for the Tampa Bay Rays, who have been an active team both on the trade market and in free agency. However, there are still needs for the franchise to address heading into the new year. Starting in free agency, the Rays got aggressive early on.
Pete Fairbanks News / Field Level Media / December 24
Reports: RHP Pete Fairbanks reels in 1-year deal with Marlins
Right-handed reliever Pete Fairbanks agreed to a one-year, $13 million contract with the Miami Marlins, multiple media outlets reported on Wednesday. MLB.com reported the deal includes a $1 million signing bonus, $1 million in incentives based on appearances and an acquisition bonus of $500,000 if he is traded.
MLB News / Yardbarker / December 24
Marlins plug understated hole with Pete Fairbanks addition
The ninth inning was a revolving door for the Miami Marlins in 2025. That should not be the case during the upcoming season.
Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / December 24
Rays' Free Agent Pitcher Reportedly Signs One-Year, $13 Million Deal With Marlins
The Tampa Bay Rays have had a busy winter, and there is plenty of time to go before this team is a finished product for 2026. Reportedly, one of their free agents has finally signed with a new team. Coming into the winter, the Rays knew that they were going to have a lot of decisions to make to try to improve this team.
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MLB News / Yardbarker / December 24
Marlins show willingness to spend by adding RP Pete Fairbanks
The Marlins have made a significant addition.
Ty Johnson News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / December 24
Rays' Ty Johnson Was Elite In This Key Statistic Last Season
With the offseason rolling on, the Tampa Bay Rays recently got a massive influx of talent into their farm system following a couple of trades. Now, the group is becoming even stronger. It has been an interesting offseason for the Rays so far, with the team seemingly being both a buyer and seller so far.
MLB News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / December 23
Rays Have Exactly What Diamondbacks Are Looking for in Ketel Marte Blockbuster
The Tampa Bay Rays got busy recently, reshaping their roster with some blockbuster trades being consummated. First, they pulled the trigger on a three-team trade, sending All-Star second baseman Brandon Lowe to the Pittsburgh Pirates in a deal that also included the Houston Astros.
Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / December 23
Rays Deemed a Rebuilding Team Following Two Blockbuster Trades
With the holidays nearly here for the Tampa Bay Rays, the franchise has been very aggressive when it comes to making moves. However, the plan for the team going forward is a bit uncertain. Coming into the offseason, the Rays figured to be a team that was going to be busy and also one that could go in a couple of different directions.
MLB News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / December 23
Astros' Free Agent Slugger Would Be Great Fit for Rays This Offseason
As the offseason continues for the Tampa Bay Rays, they will now be focused on trying to improve following a couple of trades. With some new needs following deals, one position is still an area of concern. It was a busy weekend for the Rays, who made two significant trades that overhauled the roster.
MLB News / Total Apex Sports / December 23
The Tampa Bay Rays Are In The Perfect Position To Land Ketel Marte
The Tampa Bay Rays have been busy this winter, as they look to get back to the playoffs next season. After trading Starting Pitcher Shane Baz to the Baltimore Orioles for multiple prospects, the Tampa Bay Rays are in striking distance of landing Arizona Diamondbacks Second Baseman Ketel Marte.
MLB News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / December 23
Orioles' Free Agent Would Be Great Fit For Rays in Free Agency
The Tampa Bay Rays recently shook up their roster in a significant way, and there are now some more holes that need to be filled. It has been a busy winter for the Rays as expected.
Corey Dickerson News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 22
Rays Hire Corey Dickerson As First Base Coach
The Rays announced the hiring of former All-Star Corey Dickerson as first base coach. It’s the first big league coaching job for the 36-year-old, who last played in the majors two years ago.
Tampa Bay Rays News / Just Baseball / December 22
What Do the Rays Still Need to Add This Offseason?
The 2025 campaign was a weird one for the Tampa Bay Rays, who called a minor league ballpark home all year. As we march on through the offseason, the team has a new owner and seems to be inching closer to finalizing plans to return to Tropicana Field to start the 2026 season.
Tampa Bay Rays News / Fastball on SI / December 20
Rays Not Done After Blockbuster Trade, Insider Believes
The Tampa Bay Rays were busy on Friday. They had already signed Cedric Mullins and Steven Matz to contracts to try and improve their roster for 2026, but there was more on the way.
Shane Baz News / Yardbarker / December 19
The Orioles acquire the starter they need from the Rays in what could be an overpay
Not often in Major League Baseball do division rivals come together for a trade, but it does happen. As the offseason turns, one of those rivalry trades
Ryan Pepiot News / Just Baseball / December 18
Ryan Pepiot Is One Tweak Away From Frontline Starter Status
As the trade market begins to take shape, Ryan Pepiot is a name that may be more prominent in front office discussions than in public discourse. While he hasn’t yet been labeled a frontline starter, the underlying pitch data suggests a profile that is closer to that tier than surface-level results might indicate.
Shane McClanahan 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.
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.
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