-
Follow Us
On Facebook
On Flipboard
On Twitter
Free Newsletters
On YouTubePete Fairbanks News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / December 4
Pete Fairbanks Drawing Interest From National League West Squad in Free Agency
The Tampa Bay Rays surprised a lot of people when they decided to decline the club option on closer Pete Fairbanks, worth $11 million, and opted to instead pay a $1 million buyout, making him a free agent.
Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / December 4
Rays Still Have Multiple Needs Heading Into Winter Meetings
The Tampa Bay Rays have started to get active with the winter meetings coming up right around the corner. However, there is still work to be done. After a poor second half of the season, the Rays are a team that is hoping to make some improvements this winter to be able to contend in the challenging American League East.
Pete Fairbanks News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 4
Diamondbacks interested in Pete Fairbanks
Diamondbacks general manager Mike Hazen has admitted that upgrading the bullpen is a priority this offseason. One specific name on their list of targets is Pete Fairbanks, as Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic reports that the Snakes have engaged in discussions with the right-hander.
The 'Most home runs by a switch hitter' quiz
A Major League switch hitter has hit at least 35 home runs on 35 occasions in MLB history. How many of the switch hitters to reach that milestone can you name in five minutes?
Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / December 4
MLB Insider Gives Low Odds of Rays Trading Veteran Slugger This Offseason
The Tampa Bay Rays have been involved in a ton of trade rumors already this offseason, and the MLB Winter Meetings haven’t even gotten underway yet. While
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.
Cedric Mullins News / DRaysBay / December 4
Rays Add Veteran Stability With Cedric Mullins on One-Year, $7 Million Deal 
The Rays made an aggressive move this week, getting out ahead of the bustle and competition of the winter meetings by signing outfielder Cedric Mullins to a one-year, $7 million contract.
Brandon Lowe News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / December 4
Rays Could Move Top Prospect to Second Base if Brandon Lowe Gets Traded
With the winter meetings just days away, the Tampa Bay Rays will be seeking some ways to improve their team for 2026. Coming into the offseason, there were a couple of notable needs for the Rays.
Tampa Bay Rays News / ESPN / December 4
St. Pete expects Trop to be ready for Rays' opener
- City officials in St. Petersburg showed off the newly enclosed dome at Tropicana Field on Wednesday and said they are confident the ballpark will be ready for the Tampa Bay Rays' homer opener on April 6 against the Chicago Cubs following work to...
MLB News / Yardbarker / December 3
Adding Cedric Mullins gives the Rays a deep outfield
After finishing fourth in the American League East for the second straight season, the Tampa Bay Rays (77-85) needed to rethink their strategy if they were to compete with the rest of the AL East.
Brandon Lowe News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / December 3
Brandon Lowe Surprisingly Linked to Low-Budget National League Team Similar to Rays
The MLB trade rumor mill is heating up, and the Tampa Bay Rays are one of the teams that have been mentioned most prominently. Shockingly, they are one of the teams that are reportedly on the radar for Arizona Diamondbacks star second baseman Ketel Marte.
Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / December 3
Tampa Bay Rays Sign Former Orioles, Mets Slugger to One-Year Deal
With free agency starting to heat up, the Tampa Bay Rays have made a signing to help improve an area of need. Coming into the winter, the Rays were a team that was hoping to make some improvements and contend in the American League East.
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.
Cedric Mullins News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 3
Rays hoping Cedric Mullins can recapture his All-Star form
The Rays and outfielder Cedric Mullins are in agreement on a one-year deal.
MLB News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / December 3
Reds Seen as Strong Fit in Trade This Offseason for Rays Slugger
As the winter meetings get set to start in a couple of days, the hot stove is starting to heat up for the Tampa Bay Rays. Coming into the offseason, the Rays were always going to be a team to watch with the potential to contend in 2026, but also a couple of veterans who could be traded.
Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / December 3
Rays Shockingly Named Potential Fit for Marlins Starter in a Trade
With the winter meetings right around the corner for the Tampa Bay Rays, the team might look to shockingly add a pitcher in a trade this offseason. The Rays are a bit of a hard team to judge and predict what their winter is going to look like.
Mason Montgomery News / DRaysBay / December 3
2025 Draysbay Community Prospect Review: Mason Montgomery
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.
Pete Fairbanks News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / December 2
American League Contender Emerges as Potential Suitor for Rays' Pete Fairbanks
The Tampa Bay Rays are getting ready to prepare for the winter meetings, and things will likely start to heat up. As the offseason starts, the Rays are going to be an interesting team to keep an eye on for a couple of reasons.
MLB News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / December 2
Rays 'On the Radar' As Trade Suitor for Diamondbacks All-Star Slugger
There have been a lot of trade rumors swirling around the Tampa Bay Rays this offseason. Most of them have involved the team trading away players. Second baseman Brandon Lowe has been mentioned most often.
Pete Fairbanks News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 2
Tigers among teams interested in Pete Fairbanks
The relief market has been the most active element of free agency so far, with Devin Williams, Ryan Helsley, Raisel Iglesias and Phil Maton among the most prominent names off the board thus far.
Junior Caminero News / Just Baseball / December 2
The Rays Should Break Out of Their Comfort Zone and Extend Junior Caminero
The Tampa Bay Rays aren’t known for making big, splashy multi-year signings or handing out checks with plenty of zeros to superstar players. That might have to change in the near future with their new stud third baseman, Junior Caminero.
Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / December 2
Rays Listed as Potential Landing Spot for Reds Pitcher This Offseason
The Tampa Bay Rays will be heading into the winter meetings soon with the hopes of improving their team and getting back into contention in 2026. So far,
Pete Fairbanks News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / December 2
Two Suitors Seen as Favorites to Sign Former Rays Closer Pete Fairbanks
The Tampa Bay Rays are going to be heading to the winter meetings soon with an eye on trying to improve heading into 2026. However, one of their free agents might be landing somewhere else more quickly. As a team with a low payroll, the Rays always do a strong job of maximizing what they have on the roster.
Tampa Bay Rays News / Last Word On Sports / December 1
Tampa Bay Rays Latest Prospect Rankings Should Surprise Fans
The Tampa Bay Rays need their front office to continue making shrewd moves at the major and minor league levels. Rays fans had grown accustomed to winning seasons.
Brandon Lowe News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / December 1
Rays Have To Strongly Consider Trading Brandon Lowe Given Current Market
The Tampa Bay Rays have quite a conundrum on their hands when it comes to second baseman Brandon Lowe. This is a lineup that is already in need of upgrades.
Jake Fraley News / Last Word On Sports / November 26
Assessing Rays Outfield After Signing Jake Fraley
The Tampa Bay Rays knew what they were doing all along. They brought back Jake Fraley after letting him go, signing him to a one-year deal on Tuesday. Fraley, 30, has bounced around, and the Rays claimed him mere days after sending him packing.
Tampa Bay Rays News / Last Word On Sports / November 25
New Rays Ownership Gets Early Win on Tropicana Field Repairs
The Tampa Bay Rays are one of a handful of MLB teams that recently changed ownership. Each of the clubs had varying circumstances, but those teams seem to be improving at varying degrees.
Breaking News
Trending News
Customize Your Newsletter
+
Get the latest news and rumors, customized to your favorite sports and teams. Emailed daily. Always free!
MY ACCOUNT SUBSCRIBE ADVERTISE JOBS FAQ
PRIVACY POLICY EDITORIAL POLICY CONTACT US
ABOUT YARDBARKER TERMS OF SERVICE
PRIVACY POLICY EDITORIAL POLICY CONTACT US
ABOUT YARDBARKER TERMS OF SERVICE
Copyright 2025 YB Media, LLC.
All rights reserved.
Use of this website (including any and all parts and
components) constitutes your acceptance of these
Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.
This site is for entertainment purposes only.
There is no gambling offered on this site.
Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-Gambler.
Use of this website (including any and all parts and
components) constitutes your acceptance of these
Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.
This site is for entertainment purposes only.
There is no gambling offered on this site.
Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-Gambler.