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Brody Hopkins News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / October 18

Brody Hopkins Solidified Lofty Prospect Ranking With Rays Dominating on Mound

The Tampa Bay Rays have excelled throughout the history of their franchise, flipping established players into long-term assets. It is a cycle they continually go through and one that they always seem to get right.

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

Injury Won't Keep Rays Relief Pitcher From Projected Salary Raise in Arbitration

The Tampa Bay Rays left a bit to be desired during the 2025 MLB regular season. For the first time since 2016, they failed to reach the 80-win plateau in a 162-game campaign, finishing with only 77 victories.

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

Staying Healthy Was Key for Rays Slugger To Have Successful Campaign in 2025

The Tampa Bay Rays were hoping to be playing some playoff baseball in 2025, especially considering the start that they got off to. However, the American League East proved to be one of the best divisions in baseball with three teams making the postseason. It was a bit of a surprise to see the success for the Toronto Blue Jays this year.

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

4 Teams That Could Engage Rays in Trade Talks for Closer Pete Fairbanks

The Tampa Bay Rays are a team that many people will be keeping a close eye on this winter. They could be one of the more active teams on the trade market, given some of the assets that could be made available.

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25 notable MLB Hall of Famers who never won a World Series

Among the countless Hall of Famers who never experienced the joy of winning a World Series, there are several notable legends who stand out. Here's our list of the 25 greatest.

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

Breaking Down Excellent First Base Production for Rays in 2025 Season

As the Tampa Bay Rays get set for the offseason, it is a great time to take a look back at how the team performed in 2025. With a record under .500, that indicates that it was a bit of a struggle for the Rays.

Nick Fortes News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / October 17

How Much Are Rays Projected To Pay Nick Fortes in Arbitration This Offseason?

The Tampa Bay Rays are going to be busier than any team in baseball when it comes to negotiations with players ahead of arbitration. They have an MLB-high 17 players eligible for hearings this winter.

MLB News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / October 17

Yankees Outfielder Would Be Great Target in Free Agency if Rays Spend This Winter

With the start of the offseason right around the corner for the Tampa Bay Rays, they will be planning on what their winter will look like. Due to new ownership,

Hunter Bigge News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / October 16

Hunter Bigge Accomplishes Awesome Feat More Than 5 Months After Last Rays Appearance

One of the strengths of the Tampa Bay Rays team during the 2025 MLB regular season was the bullpen. There were a lot of productive performers on the relief staff who got the job done night in and night out.

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

Rays Should Be Optimistic About Future With One of the Top Young Stars in Baseball

After a disappointing finish to the 2025 season, the Tampa Bay Rays should be optimistic about their future heading into 2026. This was a team that was

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

Rays Oft-Injured Slugger Set for Massive Raise on $755,700 Contract in Arbitration

This offseason looks like it is going to be a busy one for the Tampa Bay Rays. Under new ownership, it will be interesting to see how things operate now.

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

Ideal Target for Rays in Free Agency Projected to Receive Two-Year, $25 Million Deal

As the Tampa Bay Rays prepare for the offseason, they will have a couple of areas that they might want to seek upgrades for. Even though this was a team

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

Rays Speedster Could Be Potential Trade Target for Phillies This Winter

As the Tampa Bay Rays prepare for the offseason, they are going to likely be an active team in the trade market with numerous veterans that they could move.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / October 15

All-Star Pitcher Would Yield Massive Haul Should Rays Make Him Available for Trade

The Tampa Bay Rays are a team that many people are going to be keeping a close eye on this offseason. Could they start to spend more money now that a new ownership group has taken over the franchise?

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Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / October 15

Rays Emerging High-Leverage Bullpen Arm Projected for Bump in Salary via Arbitration

The Tampa Bay Rays have something positive brewing when it comes to their bullpen. This is a solid group that stood out during a 2025 regular season that saw the team win only 77 games.

MLB News / Fastball on SI / October 15

Rays Predicted To Cut Ties With 27-Save Closer Via Trade To Tigers

When it comes to offseason trades in Major League Baseball, the Tampa Bay Rays are always a team to watch. The Rays have succeeded as a small-market team by frequently moving on from their expensive players a year early instead of waiting too long and watching those players lose value.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / October 15

Rays Defensive Stalwart Named Finalist for American League Gold Glove Award

Given some of the obstacles the Tampa Bay Rays have to overcome off the field, such as spending limits, they have to find every edge on the field to make up the difference.

MLB News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / October 15

Former MLB Executive Links Phillies to Rays as Potential Trade Partner for Slugger

With the World Series getting closer as the Los Angeles Dodgers and Seattle Mariners take commanding 2-0 leads, the Tampa Bay Rays will be hoping to play meaningful baseball in October next year. Even though the 2025 campaign might not have gone according to plan, this is a franchise that has a lot of good things in place.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / October 15

Breaking Down What Shortstop Position Will Look Like for Rays Next Season

The Tampa Bay Rays are awaiting the end of the postseason to officially get into the offseason. The franchise has a fair amount of excitement surrounding it with new ownership taking over just recently.

MLB News / Last Word On Sports / October 14

Rays Linked to Ex-Yankees Outfielder in Free Agency

The Tampa Bay Rays should be looking to beef up their outfield production next season. Chandler Simpson, Josh Lowe, and Jake Mangum represent a competent floor, but the Rays could look to add more outfielders.

MLB News / Yardbarker / October 12

MLB playoff takeaways: Brewers knock off Cubs, but bigger challenge awaits

Here are some takeaways from the Brewers' Game 5 win.

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Mariners outlast Tigers in 15-inning classic to reach ALCS

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Cristopher Sanchez claims umpire apologized for game-changing call

Tampa Bay Rays News / Last Word On Sports / October 11

New Rays Ownership Pours Cold Water On Monster Payroll

The Tampa Bay Rays new ownership group finally met the media at long last. Patrick Zalupski, Bill Cosgrove, and Ken Babby represent a fresh set of faces for a franchise that had grown accustomed to Stu Sternberg.

Junior Caminero News / Yardbarker / October 11