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What Jacob Melton’s Spring Usage Really Says About His 2026 Role

The Tampa Bay Rays are continuing to get ready for the start of the season, and they will still be evaluating what the roster will look like for Opening Day.

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Rays Reacts Results: Fifth Outfielder

The Rays seem primed to carry five outfield capable defenders this season, with Jake Fraley (L) and Cedric Mullins (L) on MLB deals, utility man Ryan Vilade (R) out of options, and previous starting center fielder Jonny DeLuca (R) returning from injury.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / March 7

Breaking Down Which Rays Prospects Actually Matter in 2026

As spring training continues for the Tampa Bay Rays, the team is still evaluating talent for the 2026 season. With a lot of new faces following a busy

Tampa Bay Rays News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 7

Joey Krehbiel Signs With Mexican League’s Guerreros De Oaxaca

The Guerreros de Oaxaca of the Mexican League announced that they have signed right-hander Joey Krehbiel to a contract for the 2026 season. Krehbiel (who turned 33 in December) elected to become a minor league free agent in November after spending the 2025 season pitching with the Rays’ and Royals’ Triple-A affiliates.

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Jonathan Aranda leads Team Mexico to 8-2 win over Great Britain

Tampa Bay Rays All-Star first baseman Jonathan Aranda provided the breakthrough for Team Mexico on Friday, leading the way in an 8-2 win over Great Britain in the opening Pool B game of the 2026 World Baseball Classic at Daikin Park in Houston.

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One storyline to follow for every MLB team in 2026

As Spring Training opens for 2026, all 30 teams have high hopes and big questions. These are the storylines to follow for each team heading into Opening Day.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / March 7

Rays' Farm System Rightfully Ranks Well Following Offseason Trades

With Opening Day quickly coming for the Tampa Bay Rays, the team is trying to get through the spring unscathed and be relatively healthy entering the regular season. Fortunately, while there have been a couple of players dealing with injuries, the Rays have been able to stay relatively healthy.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / March 6

Youth Is Major Reason To Be Optimistic About Rays This Season

As the Tampa Bay Rays continue at spring training before the start of the regular season, there is some reason to be optimistic about the team. Coming into the 2026 campaign, the Rays are hoping to bounce back following a disappointing season in 2025.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / March 6

Rays Youngster Heading Wrong Direction in Prospect Rankings

The Tampa Bay Rays made a lot of moves this offseason to reshape their organizational depth chart in the minor leagues. A ton of young, high-upside talent was acquired, which has led to a lot of new faces being on the team’s Top 30 prospects list.

Tampa Bay Rays News / DRaysBay / March 6

Rays release four “Tampa Bay” Jersey mock ups, poll

The Rays essentially abandoned the words “Tampa Bay” when the team rebranded to Navy and Columbia Blue, but with the new ownership group has come a clear intent to listen to the desires of the Rays fan base, and that includes the re-introduction of a road grey jersey that reads TAMPA BAY proudly across the chest.

Tampa Bay Rays News / DRaysBay / March 6

Five Early Breakout Performances by Rays Prospects this Spring

While most of the attention in camp has focused on players battling for the final spots on the major league roster, several prospects have quietly stood out in small samples.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / March 6

Rays' Slugger Has Quickly Become One the Fastest Rising Stars in Baseball

With the World Baseball Classic set to get underway and spring training in full swing, the Tampa Bay Rays are hoping to be a contender in 2026. Fortunately,

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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 / March 6

One Player is Thriving This Spring in Rays' Possible Position Battle

The Tampa Bay Rays are getting close to the start of the regular season, and a key position battle for the team might be becoming a bit clearer. With Opening Day quickly approaching for the Rays, the team is undoubtedly excited about getting back on the field for some meaningful baseball.

Junior Caminero News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / March 5

Junior Caminero Receives Incredibly High Spot in Top 100 Players Rankings

When coming up through the Tampa Bay Rays minor league system, third baseman Junior Caminero was a highly-touted prospect. He reached as high as No. 3 in MLB prospect rankings, which comes with a lot of pressure.

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Rays' Prospect Will Have More Opportunities to Impress With Cedric Mullins Injured

As the Tampa Bay Rays get set for the start of the regular season, a recent injury could open the door for a young prospect to get some more opportunities. With the start of the regular season quickly approaching for the Rays, they are trying to figure out what the roster is going to look like for Opening Day.

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