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On YouTubeTampa Bay Rays News / Just Baseball / December 22
What Do the Rays Still Need to Add This Offseason?
The 2025 campaign was a weird one for the Tampa Bay Rays, who called a minor league ballpark home all year. As we march on through the offseason, the team has a new owner and seems to be inching closer to finalizing plans to return to Tropicana Field to start the 2026 season.
Tampa Bay Rays News / DRaysBay / December 22
Who replaces Brandon Lowe at 2B? 
Brandon Lowe, Shane Baz, Mason Montgomery, and Jake Mangum were all traded away this past Friday, bringing back a total of six players and a 2026 draft pick in two separate deals.
Ty Johnson News / DRaysBay / December 22
2025 Draysbay Community Prospect Review: Ty Johnson
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.
The 'Active MLB home run leaders' quiz
How many of the most prolific power hitters in baseball today can you name in 5 minutes?
Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / December 22
Rays Veteran Free Agent Signing Discusses Why He Chose Team This Offseason
The Tampa Bay Rays have made some major changes to their roster this offseason via free agent signings and trades. After weeks of speculation, the Rays traded All-Star second baseman Brandon Lowe to the Pittsburgh Pirates in a three-team deal that also included the Houston Astros.
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.
Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / December 21
Rays Need to Address This Area of Need Following Multiple Trades
After a couple of massive trades for the Tampa Bay Rays, the franchise has restocked its farm system but has some looming needs for the roster. It was a wild Friday for the Rays, who made two significant trades within an hour of each other.
Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / December 21
Rays Receive Strong Grade for Blockbuster Three-Team Trade with Astros, Pirates
The Tampa Bay Rays have been very busy of late, and this is a roster that now looks much different than it did just a few days ago. Coming into the winter, the Rays were a team to watch with a desire to improve, but also the same mindset that has been able to keep them competitive with a low payroll.
Tampa Bay Rays News / Fastball on SI / December 21
Rays Predicted To Make Blockbuster Trade For 3-Time All-Star
The Tampa Bay Rays were busy several days ago when they traded Shane Baz to the Baltimore Orioles and Brandon Lowe to the Pittsburgh Pirates. They likely aren’t done yet.
Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / December 21
Rays Mid-Offseason Report Card Grade Should Improve With Aggressive Trades
The Tampa Bay Rays had been involved in a lot of trade rumors over the first few weeks of the offseason. While a majority of those rumors involved trade chips on their roster, there were also talks of players they were looking to acquire.
Shane Baz News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / December 21
Rays Receive Excellent Mark for Trading Shane Baz to Orioles
Following the winter meetings, the Tampa Bay Rays got extremely active in the trade market with two significant deals that have changed the roster quite a bit as of now. It was a busy Friday afternoon for the Rays, who traded two key players in about an hour span.
Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / December 20
Rays' Pursuit of Star Slugger in Free Agency is Very Encouraging
With the holidays right around the corner, the Tampa Bay Rays might slow down a bit soon, but they have been active so far this winter. While there is still work to be done this winter, the Rays have been trying to improve their roster for the 2026 campaign.
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.
Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / December 20
Two Rays Pitchers Added to Team USA Roster for World Baseball Classic
The Tampa Bay Rays are a team that is on the rise. They may have won only 77 games during the 2025 season, but the roster boasts a lot of talent that is only going to improve in the coming years.
Tampa Bay Rays News / Last Word On Sports / December 19
What’s Next for the Rays After a Pair of Trade Blockbusters
The Tampa Bay Rays aren’t taking an extended break for the holidays. They kick-started the trade market with a pair of trades that improved their future and weakened the present.
MLB News / Last Word On Sports / December 19
What’s Next After Pirates Add Lowe, Mangum to Lineup
The Pittsburgh Pirates will have a new look after adding Brandon Lowe and Jake Mangum in Friday’s three-team trade. In acquiring Lowe and Mangum from the Tampa Bay Rays, the Pirates sent right-handed starter Mike Burrows to the Houston Astros and also received left-handed reliever Mason Montgomery from the Rays.
MLB News / Yardbarker / December 20
Tampa Bay Rays get king's ransom in Brandon Lowe, Shane Baz trades
The Tampa Bay Rays were busy on Friday.
MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / December 19
Rays rumors: Why Ketel Marte trade is more likely after Shane Baz deal
The Tampa Bay Rays have been busy in trading Shane Baz just as recently as Friday, in which there could be a potential pursuit for Arizona Diamondbacks star Ketel Marte.
MLB News / Yardbarker / December 19
Pirates need to continue improving even after adding Brandon Lowe
The Pittsburgh Pirates struck out in their pursuit of free agent Kyle Schwarber to add a big bat to their lineup. They did not strike out on Friday in the trade market.
Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / December 19
Rays Claim Pitcher Recently Designated for Assignment by Braves
The Tampa Bay Rays have made some major changes to their roster this offseason. Outfielders Cedric Mullins and Jake Fraley were the first players signed to deals, followed by pitcher Steven Matz.
MLB News / New Baseball Media / December 19
Orioles Acquire Shane Baz from Rays: What to Make of Trade
Tampa Bay continued its organizational shuffle on December 19. The Rays acquired four prospects, headlined by outfielder Slater de Brun, and a CBA pick in the 2026 MLB Draft in exchange for Shane Baz from the Baltimore Orioles.
MLB News / Field Level Media / December 19
Reports: Pirates acquire 2B Brandon Lowe from Rays
The Pittsburgh Pirates are set to acquire a two-time All-Star, landing second baseman Brandon Lowe from the Tampa Bay Rays, according to multiple reports Friday.
MLB News / Yardbarker / December 19
The Orioles acquire the starter they need from the Rays in what could be an overpay
Not often in Major League Baseball do division rivals come together for a trade, but it does happen. As the offseason turns, one of those rivalry trades
Tampa Bay Rays News / Fastball on SI / December 19
Former Rays Pitcher May Now Be Out Of Tampa Bay’s Price Range
The Tampa Bay Rays have made a few modest free agent moves this offseason. They have signed both Cedric Mullins and Steven Matz to short-term deals, but there are still questions for them to answer.
Tristan Peters News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 18
Rays Trade Tristan Peters To White Sox
The Rays traded outfielder Tristan Peters to the White Sox for cash or a player to be named later, according to announcements from both clubs. Tampa Bay had designated Peters for assignment on Tuesday when they finalized their two-year deal with Steven Matz.
Ryan Pepiot News / Just Baseball / December 18
Ryan Pepiot Is One Tweak Away From Frontline Starter Status
As the trade market begins to take shape, Ryan Pepiot is a name that may be more prominent in front office discussions than in public discourse. While he hasn’t yet been labeled a frontline starter, the underlying pitch data suggests a profile that is closer to that tier than surface-level results might indicate.
Shane McClanahan News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 17
Rays, Shane McClanahan avoid arbitration
The Rays announced that they’ve signed left-hander Shane McClanahan, who’d been arbitration-eligible, to a contract for the 2026 season.
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