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Drew Rasmussen News / Field Level Media / November 1
Rays exercise $20M option on star RHP Drew Rasmussen for 2027
The Tampa Bay Rays secured ace right-hander Drew Rasmussen for the 2027 season by picking up his $20 million club option on Saturday. Rasmussen, 31, produced a career year in helping the Rays win the American League pennant.
Yandy Diaz News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 1
Rays Finalize Yandy Diaz’s Contract
The Rays have completed Yandy Diaz’s contract for 2027, per Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times. The slugger had a $10MM club option for next season that turned into a guaranteed $13MM deal if he reached 500 plate appearances.
The 'World Series MVPs' quiz
MLB has awarded the World Series MVP since 1955. How many of these players can you name in six minutes?
Freddy Peralta News / TWSN / October 31
Freddy Peralta Is the Ace the White Sox Can’t Afford to Pass Up
Bleacher Report put out their best fits for each team for MLB free agency this offseason, and there is one particular fit that caught my eye. That is the Chicago White Sox signing Freddy Peralta to bolster their starting rotation.
25 things we learned from the 2026 MLB season
The 2026 MLB season was full of great performances, breakout stars, and incredible feats. These are the 25 things we learned along the way.
Evan Reifert News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 31
Astros To Acquire Evan Reifert
9:05pm CT: The Rays will receive cash in the trade, per Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times. 8:39pm CT: The Astros have acquired right-hander Evan Reifert in a deal with the Rays, per Robert Murray of FanSided.
Drew Rasmussen News / MLB on ClutchPoints / October 31
Rays make obvious $20 million Drew Rasmussen decision after World Series
The Tampa Bay Rays are now focused on the MLB offseason after losing to the Milwaukee Brewers in the World Series. The Rays have questions to answer in their starting rotation with both Freddy Peralta and Nick Martinez set to enter MLB free agency.
Tampa Bay Rays News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 31
Rays Exercise Club Option On Drew Rasmussen
The Rays have exercised ace right-hander Drew Rasmussen’s club option for 2027, per a team announcement. Rasmussen is in line to earn $20MM next season.
MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / October 31
2 trades Rays must make after losing to Brewers in World Series
The Tampa Bay Rays should treat their five-game World Series loss to the Milwaukee Brewers as a reason to strengthen a contender. Reaching the championship round established a foundation worth protecting.
Tampa Bay Rays News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 30
Rays decline mutual option on Cedric Mullins
The Rays announced that they have declined mutual options on right-hander Nick Martinez and outfielder Cedric Mullins. Both are now free agents. It was reported earlier that Martinez had turned down his end of his option.
25 records that were broken during the 2026 MLB season
The 2026 MLB season was historic in many ways. These 25 records were broken during the season.
Tampa Bay Rays News / Yardbarker / October 30
Nick Martinez will not exercise mutual option with Rays and will become a free agent
Right-handed starting pitcher Nick Martinez has made a decision regarding his mutual option with the Tampa Bay Rays.
Nick Martinez News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 30
Nick Martinez Declines Mutual Option With Rays
Nick Martinez declined his end of a $20MM mutual option with the Rays, reports Jon Heyman of The New York Post. Martinez will collect a $4MM buyout and return to free agency.
Tampa Bay Rays News / New Baseball Media / October 29
What the Rays Should Target in the 2026-27 Offseason
The Tampa Bay Rays came up short in the World Series, ultimately losing in five to the Milwaukee Brewers. Now, the Rays must look to move forward with some notable players going to market.
Wander Franco News / MLB on ClutchPoints / October 29
Former Rays SS Wander Franco’s appeal gets significant update
Former Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco lost his appeal in the Dominican Republic on Thursday, with an appellate court upholding his conviction for sexual abuse of a minor and imposing a three-year suspended prison sentence.
MLB News / Yardbarker / October 29
Which teams are next in line to win first championship?
The Milwaukee Brewers became the latest team to win their first championship after defeating the Tampa Bay Rays, another team who was looking for their first title, in the World Series on Wednesday. So, who's next?
Freddy Peralta News / Baseball Now / October 29
Rays' Freddy Peralta Makes Clear His Thoughts On Free Agency
At 30 years old, Freddy Peralta will be a free agent for the first time in his career. He watched the franchise that made him a star celebrate a championship on Wednesday night, less than a year after they traded him to the New York Mets.
Drew Rasmussen News / Yardbarker / October 29
Rays' Drew Rasmussen has massive praise for Brewers after World Series
The Milwaukee Brewers won the World Series for the first time in franchise history with a 4-1 win over the Tampa Bay Rays on Wednesday night at Tropicana Field, and Rays pitcher Drew Rasmussen had some strong praise for the victors.
Ken Rosenthal News / Larry Brown Sports / October 29
Ken Rosenthal gets called out for 'disrespectful' question to Rays
Ken Rosenthal is still not doing his reputation very many favors.
MLB News / Yardbarker / October 28
Jackson Chourio achieves World Series rarity despite Brewers' loss in Game 4
Chourio's postseason production followed the best regular season of his short career.
MLB News / Yardbarker / October 28
Brewers announce Game 5 starter after crushing 12th-inning loss to Rays
The Brewers and Rays will play Game 5 on Wednesday night at Tropicana Field, and Milwaukee will try once again to clinch the World Series.
Tampa Bay Rays News / Larry Brown Sports / October 28
Rays win World Series Game 4 on a cinematic 12th-inning walk-off
The Tampa Bay Rays still have life.
Joseph Ortiz News / Yardbarker / October 28
Joey Ortiz's throwing error sparks Rays' 12th-inning rally in Game 4 of World Series
If only Joey Ortiz hadn't underthrown first base.
MLB News / Yardbarker / October 28
Brewers' Game 4 loss prevents them from matching postseason record co-owned by Yankees, White Sox
The Milwaukee Brewers' World Series Game 4 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays kept them from matching the two most dominant runs of the wild-card era.
MLB News / Yardbarker / October 28
Brewers' Jackson Chourio ties Babe Ruth's World Series record
Chourio is only 22, but he's already etched his name in the World Series annals.
Tampa Bay Rays News / Larry Brown Sports / October 28
Rays benefit from a missed call on the basepaths in World Series Game 4
The Tampa Bay Rays got a Hamburger Helper during Tuesday’s game. Tampa Bay hosted the Milwaukee Brewers for Game 4 of the 2026 World Series on Tuesday.
Jackson Chourio News / Yardbarker / October 27
Brewers’ Jackson Chourio achieves greatness for one day like his hero Kobe Bryant
It’s fitting that Jackson Chourio’s middle name is Bryan. His father, Jackson Chourio Sr., gave the Brewers outfielder that second name after NBA great Kobe Bryant.
Kevin Cash News / Yardbarker / October 27
Rays' Kevin Cash discusses 'deflating' 5th inning in Game 3 loss to Brewers
The Tampa Bay Rays are suddenly in a win-or-go-home scenario after the Milwaukee Brewers won Game 3 of the World Series 10-1 on Monday night in St. Petersburg.
MLB News / Yardbarker / October 27
Brewers can taste first World Series title after Game 3 rout vs. Rays
The title wait is nearly over, Milwaukee. A World Series is about to be tapped.
MLB News / Yardbarker / October 25
Rays may have been on wrong side of controversial call to end Game 2 of World Series
The Milwaukee Brewers' 5-4 win in Game 2 of the World Series ended with some controversy.
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