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On YouTubeTampa Bay Rays News / MLB on ClutchPoints / February 3
1 last-minute signing Rays must make before spring training
Even though the Tampa Bay Rays didn’t get the catcher they pursued, they have still been active. However, there is one last-minute move the Rays must make before spring training.
Rob Manfred News / DRaysBay / February 3
Ron DeSantis, Rob Manfred show support for new Rays stadium at Hillsborough College 
Today, Governor DeSantis and MLB Commissioner Manfred gathered with Hillsborough College President Ken Atwater and Rays CEO Ken Babby to show a united front in the effort to build a Rays stadium at the current Hillsborough College site.
Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / February 3
Rays Named Ideal Landing Spot for Reunion With Starting Pitcher
With pitchers and catchers set to report soon for the Tampa Bay Rays, their offseason is finally coming to a close. However, adding a little bit more could make some sense before the start of the year. It has been a very busy winter for the Rays, who have made a ton of moves trying to improve the team both for 2026 and in the future.
The 'MLB active doubles leaders' quiz
How many of the active MLB players with 300 or more doubles in their career can you name in five minutes?
Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / February 3
Rays Receive Brutal AL East Standings Prediction for Next Season
The Tampa Bay Rays are coming off a 77-win season in 2025, the first time since 2016, when they won 68 games, that they failed to reach the 80-win plateau in a 162-game season.
25 MLB players who have the most to prove in 2026
The new MLB season brings opportunities as players head into their walk years and try to rebound from subpar performances. These 25 players stand out heading into 2026.
Tampa Bay Rays News / DRaysBay / February 2
MLB to Produce and Distribute Rays Broadcast
The Tampa Bay Rays announced today that Major League Baseball will take over production and distribution of local television broadcasts beginning with the 2026 season.
Ken Waldichuk News / MLB Trade Rumors / February 2
Rays Designate Ken Waldichuk For Assignment
The Rays announced they’ve designated left-hander Ken Waldichuk for assignment. That’s the corresponding 40-man roster move for infielder Ben Williamson, acquired from Seattle in tonight’s three-team trade that sent All-Star utility player Brendan Donovan to the Mariners.
Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / February 2
Pressure on Young Rays Pitcher To Help Replace Shane Baz in Rotation
Heading into the MLB offseason, the Tampa Bay Rays had a few areas of weakness to address on their roster. Everyone knew they needed more offense, but an under-the-radar need was their starting rotation.
MLB News / Yardbarker / February 3
Mariners getting needed bat in All-Star Brendon Donovan via three-team deal with Cardinals, Rays
The Seattle Mariners had been looking for another bat in the lineup, with president of baseball operations Jerry Dipoto hinting that a trade was in the works. That deal came together on Monday.
Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / February 2
Rays' Former All-Star Wisely Deemed X-Factor for Team This Season
With pitchers and catchers set to report soon for the Tampa Bay Rays, the start of the season is right around the corner. For the Rays, they will be hoping a key player can stay healthy and succeed. As expected for Tampa Bay this winter, there were no shortage of moves made by the team to try and improve.
Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / February 1
Rays Predicted to Add New Catcher in Free Agency Before Opening Day
With the start of spring training quickly approaching, the Tampa Bay Rays will be hoping to snap a two-year playoff drought. However, there are still some question marks on the roster. So far this winter, the Rays have been one of the more aggressive teams in terms of making moves.
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 / February 1
Rays' Top Prospect Predicted To Win Starting Job for Opening Day
As the Tampa Bay Rays start to prepare for the start of spring training, they will have some questions that will need to be answered. With the start of the season quickly approaching, most of the major moves for the Rays are likely done.
Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / February 1
Rays' Emerging Star Projected to Replicate Breakout Season in 2026
The Tampa Bay Rays are getting set for pitchers and catchers to report soon, and all eyes will be on a budding star for the franchise. It was a challenging campaign for the Rays in 2025 after the roof was taken off their home stadium due to a Hurricane.
Matt Thaiss News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 31
Red Sox, Matt Thaiss Agree To Minor-League Deal
The Red Sox have agreed to a minor-league deal with catcher Matt Thaiss, according to Andrew Parker of SoxProspects (link via Chris Cotillo of MassLive).
Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / January 31
Rays Star Pitcher Projected for Incredibly Productive Return to Mound
The Tampa Bay Rays' pitching staff is going to look a lot different in 2026 than it did at the end of the 2025 campaign. Closer Pete Fairbanks had his club option declined, which made him a free agent.
Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / January 31
Rays' Top 100 Prospect Has Potential To Be Impact Player in 2026
The Tampa Bay Rays have had a very busy offseason, and the team will be hoping to contend in 2026. As expected, the Rays were a very busy team this winter, making a plethora of moves with both improving for the short-term and the long-term in mind.
Junior Caminero News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / January 31
Junior Caminero Will Make or Break Rays Because of One Statistic
The Tampa Bay Rays are going to have some new faces in their lineup for the 2026 season. Gone is second baseman Brendan Lowe, part of a trade package with outfielder Jake Mangum and right-handed pitcher Mason Montgomery to the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / January 30
Rays Official Spring Training Invitees List Headlined by Top Prospects
After a busy offseason, the Tampa Bay Rays are set to begin the 2026 season soon with spring training right around the corner. It will be nice to see the team back on the field preparing for the upcoming regular season.
Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / January 30
Rays Shockingly Receive Poor Farm System Ranking Heading into 2026
It has been a very busy offseason for the Tampa Bay Rays, who are hoping to be able to contend in 2026. While that might be a lofty goal, the franchise is also trying to keep an eye toward the future. The Rays are one of the few teams in baseball that year after year can remain competitive while keeping a vision for the long-term.
MLB News / Just Baseball / January 31
Top Cardinals’ Prospects Who Could Contribute in 2026
Chaim Bloom’s reign as the head of baseball operations is off to a scorching start, with household names Nolan Arenado, Willson Contreras, and Sonny Gray all being moved to contenders.
Tampa Bay Rays News / New Baseball Media / January 30
Rays’ 2026 Spring Training NRI List Includes Hopkins, Isaac
The Tampa Bay Rays announced their list of 2026 Spring Training non-roster players on January 30. Tampa’s list includes several former first-round hitters, plus several of the team’s rising pitching prospects.
Shane McClanahan News / Last Word On Sports / January 29
What Can the Rays Expect From Shane McClanahan?
A lot has happened since Shane McClanahan last threw a professional pitch for the Tampa Bay Rays. It’s been nearly three years since the native of Maryland was healthy and dominating on the mound.
Tampa Bay Rays News / Last Word On Sports / January 26
Can the Rays Still Bolster Their Catching Depth?
The Tampa Bay Rays have been quiet since the calendar flipped to a new year, but there is still time to bolster the edges of the roster. The options are dwindling, though, and the Rays need to demonstrate a level of aggressiveness.
Tampa Bay Rays News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 25
Finding The Rays’ Closer Replacement
There was a time in the not-so-distant past that Tampa Bay shuffled through closers every season. Manager Kevin Cash took over in 2015. Over the next eight seasons, the club had seven different saves leaders.
MLB News / Yardbarker / January 14
Team USA adds more pitching depth to roster, but still lacks a closer
Team USA has all the makings of having a dynamic offense heading into the World Baseball Classic.
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