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Rays confirm return to Tropicana Field next season

The Tampa Bay Rays have confirmed their return to Tropicana Field next season in St. Petersburg, Fla. The Rays played their home games at Steinbrenner Field in Tampa in 2025 due to the damages caused by Hurricane Milton in October 2024.

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Red Sox Could Pursue Rays' Free Agent Pitcher to Improve Bullpen

With the offseason underway, the Tampa Bay Rays will be seeking to make some improvements this winter to help get them back into contention in the challenging

Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / November 14

Projected Cost for the Rays To Reunite With a Veteran Catcher in Free Agency Revealed

The Tampa Bay Rays have made it clear that one of their priorities this offseason will be upgrading the catcher position. They made a lot of moves during the 2025 season behind the plate but were unable to find a combination they liked.

MLB News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / November 13

Opportunity Missed by Rays Rule 5 Pick Who Was Sent Back to Mets

The Tampa Bay Rays took a worthwhile risk in the 2024 Rule 5 Draft when they selected left-handed pitcher Nate Lavender away from the New York Mets. A 14th-round pick in the 2021 MLB Draft, he had to undergo internal brace surgery in May 2024.

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Tampa Bay Rays News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 13

Rays eyeing short-term rotation help in offseason

The Tampa Bay Rays opened the offseason with the fairly surprising decision to decline their option on closer Pete Fairbanks, but they’re still intent on adding to the roster.

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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.

Pete Fairbanks News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / November 13

Rays' Free Agent Pete Fairbanks Makes Sense for AL East Rival in Free Agency

The Tampa Bay Rays have started up their offseason, and there are going to be some big decisions to make in the coming months. This offseason, the team has already seen quite a bit of change with new ownership coming in and taking over.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / November 13

Rays Reportedly Interested in Adding Veteran for This Key Area

The offseason has started for the Tampa Bay Rays, and the team has already been very active, making some moves to help improve and shape their roster. After missing the playoffs in 2025 despite a strong first half of the year, the Rays are focused on improving their depth to survive the long campaign in the tough American League East.

Tampa Bay Rays News / DRaysBay / November 13

Surprise! Rays single-game tickets are now on sale for 2026

The Tampa Bay Rays have announced single-game ticket information for the 2026 season at Tropicana Field that includes additional pricing options for all fans and redesigned spaces to improve fan experience.

Victor Caratini News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / November 13

Projected Contract Details for Rays To Sign Victor Caratini Revealed

The Tampa Bay Rays are once again going into the offseason looking for an upgrade at the catcher position. It has been a weakness for the franchise essentially since its first year in existence.

Bob Seymour News / Fastball on SI / November 13

Rays Release 27-Year-Old Power Hitter After Rough MLB Debut

Bob Seymour had to grind through the minor leagues as a former 13th-round pick, and in 2025, he finally broke through. Seymour's four years in the Tampa Bay Rays organization had been a long, impressive power display, as he hit a total of 89 home runs in 410 minor-league games.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / November 13

Recent Addition Could Provide Spark for Rays' Offense Against Right-Handed Pitching

The Tampa Bay Rays have entered the offseason and have already started to shake things up for the 2026 campaign. Following a disappointing year by their standards in 2025, the Rays are focused on improving this winter and getting back into playoff contention next season.

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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.

Pete Fairbanks News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / November 12

MLB Insider Reveals Why Rays Never Traded Pete Fairbanks in Recent Years

The Tampa Bay Rays surprised a lot of people when they decided against bringing back closer Pete Fairbanks. Instead of exercising a club option worth $11 million, the team declined the option, opting to instead pay a $1 million buyout.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / November 12

Rays Top Prospect Seen as Potential 2026 AL Rookie of the Year

The Tampa Bay Rays have entered the offseason with the hopes of improving their team and contending in a very challenging American League East next year. Coming into the winter, the Rays have a lot of good things in place already to start.

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MLB News / Last Word On Sports / November 11

Rays Predicted to Address Glaring Weakness, Sign Former Astros Catcher

The Tampa Bay Rays can take their approach in a number of different directions this winter. They have needs in the outfield, pitching staff, and behind the plate.

Ketel Marte News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / November 11

Ketel Marte Trade Rumors With Diamondbacks Will Have Major Impact on Rays

The Tampa Bay Rays have already been involved in a lot of trade rumors this offseason. Multiple veterans have been mentioned as trade chips this offseason, including second baseman Brandon Lowe.

Pete Fairbanks News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / November 11

Several World Series Contenders Named Suitors for Rays' Pete Fairbanks in Free Agency

The Tampa Bay Rays made a decision that surprised a lot of people this offseason when they decided to decline the club option they had on closer Pete Fairbanks.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / November 11

Update Provided on Rays Stance on Pursuing Star Free Agent Kyle Tucker

The Tampa Bay Rays have a glaring need in their lineup. Their No. 1 priority this winter needs to be finding upgrades for the outfield. In 2025, their outfielders combined to hit only 29 home runs, which was by far the least in the MLB.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / November 11

Rays Face Uphill Battle With Aggressive Moves Expected From These AL East Rivals

The Tampa Bay Rays know what parts of their roster they need to upgrade to get back into the playoff picture in the American League. Their lineup needs to be improved.

MLB News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / November 11

Recent MLB Hot Stove Rumors Are Bad News for Rays Based on Blue Jays Predictions

Tampa Bay Rays front office executives, along with the rest of the franchises around the MLB, have convened in Las Vegas this week for the annual General Manager Meetings.

Kameron Misner News / New Baseball Media / November 11

2025 Transactions: Royals Trade for Rays Outfielder Kameron Misner

The first few days of the 2025-26 MLB offseason have been very quiet. Kansas City broke the spell with a small trade on November 10, as the Royals acquired recently-DFA’d outfielder Kameron Misner from the Rays.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 10

Nationals to hire Rays' Michael Johns as bench coach

The Nationals are planning to hire Rays first base coach Michael Johns as the bench coach under new manager Blake Butera, reports Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Last Word On Sports / November 7

Rays Surprisingly Decline Option on Veteran Closer

Well, that registers as a bit of a surprise. The Tampa Bay Rays declined the contract option on veteran reliever Pete Fairbanks minutes before the deadline on Thursday.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Last Word On Sports / November 6

Rays Pick Up Contract Options on Two Middle Infielders

The Tampa Bay Rays executed the most straightforward part of their offseason. There will be plenty of difficult decisions in the upcoming months. They picked up the contract options of two infielders, which give them plenty of flexibility in determining the best path forward.

Pete Fairbanks News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 6

Rays decline option on reliever Pete Fairbanks

Fairbanks has been one of the better late-game arms in the sport over the past six seasons. He carries a 2.87 earned run average in nearly 250 innings going back to the start of the 2020 season.

MLB News / Yardbarker / November 3

Why the Phillies could ditch Alec Bohm and target Rays star Junior Caminero

Entering the offseason, the Philadelphia Phillies must shake things up after running mostly the same roster back for three consecutive years and suffering three straight exits short of the World Series.

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