Tampa Bay Rays: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

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

Rays In-Season Trade Acquisition Projected To More Than Double Salary in Arbitration

In an effort to improve the team’s bullpen during the 2025 MLB season, the Tampa Bay Rays pulled off a surprising trade with their American League East rivals, the Baltimore Orioles.

Tampa Bay Rays News / MLB on ClutchPoints / October 14

Stu Sternburg gave Rays employees parting gifts after selling team

The Tampa Bay Rays will look wildly different heading into the 2026 season. However, the biggest change is at the top of the organization. Stu Sternberg made the decision to sell the team during the season as Tampa Bay tries to figure out its future.

Junior Caminero News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / October 14

Accomplishing Rare Feat Proves How Special Rays Slugger Junior Caminero Is

The Tampa Bay Rays have a star in the making with third baseman Junior Caminero. One of the top prospects in baseball entering the 2024 campaign, he flashed some of the immense potential he possessed during his first extended stay in the Major Leagues.

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Tampa Bay Rays News / SURFER / October 14

Graphic: Jamie Mitchell Sliced in the Face by Surfboard

It’s officially open-season on the North Shore of Oahu, with the kickoff swell to the winter shenanigans going down just a mere days ago. And already,

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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 14

Rays Should Look to Add Veteran At This Key Position During Offseason

The Tampa Bay Rays are starting to plan out what their offseason is going to look like, and they have a couple of questions that the team will need to figure out this winter.

Tampa Bay Rays News / DRaysBay / October 14

Eight Rays who will remain Rookies in 2026

We saw a lot of Rays players on the roster in 2025, and perhaps surprisingly, many of those players will still be rookies next season, which affords the Rays an additional year of service time on their contracts.

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

Rays' Relief Pitcher Will Be a Top Trade Chip in Baseball This Winter

As the MLB Postseason starts to get closer to the World Series, the Tampa Bay Rays have been focused on preparing for the offseason. This is a franchise

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.

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

First-Time Arbitration Eligible Rays Player Set for Sizable Salary Raise

There isn’t a team in the MLB that is going to be busier with potential arbitration cases this winter than the Tampa Bay Rays. They have the most players eligible for arbitration in the sport, with 17.

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

Emergence of Star Slugger Has Changed Outlook for Rays Next Season

The Tampa Bay Rays have started preparing for the offseason, and the team will be hoping to make some moves to improve the team. With new ownership taking

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

Rays' Prospect Could Be Impact Rookie If Opportunity Arises Next Season

With the Final Four of the playoffs set, the Tampa Bay Rays are still planning out what their offseason is going to look like. Since the Rays have new

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

This Key Reason is Why Rays Will Likely Trade Pete Fairbanks This Winter

With the final four teams set in the MLB Postseason, the offseason planning for the Tampa Bay Rays has already begun. This was a team that was a contender

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

Rays $1.2 Million Relief Pitcher Projected for Massive Raise in Arbitration

There were a few bright spots for the Tampa Bay Rays this past season despite their underwhelming record of 77-85. Arguably, the most impressive takeaway from the season was the performance of their bullpen.

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

Rays' Relief Pitcher Named Potential Trade Target for Tigers This Offseason

With the offseason quickly approaching in the Majors, the Tampa Bay Rays are watching to see who will be crowned as the World Series Champion. The Rays

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 / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / October 11

Rays Emerging Star Pitcher Projected for Massive Raise in First Year of Arbitration

The Tampa Bay Rays had a few players stand out this season despite the team’s lack of overall success. Failing to reach the 80-win plateau in a 162-game campaign for the first time in 2016 didn’t stop some from breaking out.

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

Rays Have One Looming Question Heading Into Free Agency This Winter

The Tampa Bay Rays will be getting set for what should be an interesting winter. As the American League looks to crown a champion between the Toronto Blue Jays and Seattle Mariners, the Rays will be hoping to be that caliber of team in 2026. In the first half of the year, the Rays were a contender in 2025.

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.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Yardbarker / October 11

Three questions facing the Tampa Bay Rays during the offseason

The Tampa Bay Rays may not be far off from contending once more. Here are three questions facing the Rays this offseason.

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Tampa Bay Rays News / Field Level Media / October 7

New Rays owner targeting Opening Day 2029 for ballpark

The Tampa Bay Rays' new managing partner and co-chair Patrick Zapulski announced on Tuesday that the organization intends to open a new ballpark in the Tampa Bay area on Opening Day 2029.

Tampa Bay Rays News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 7

New Rays owners don't waste any time, already discussing team's stadium plans

What’s still to be determined is the financing for this plan.

Two key questions facing new Rays owner Patrick Zalupski

World Series hero retires, allowing Rays fans to reflect on happier time

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Tampa Bay Rays News / Just Baseball / October 6

Six Takeaways From the Tampa Bay Rays’ 2025 Season

The Tampa Bay Rays had one of the more unusual seasons in recent MLB history, for reasons outside of their on-field performance. Their home games were played at a minor league ballpark while Tropicana Field underwent repairs.

Junior Caminero News / Yardbarker / October 5