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On YouTubeTampa Bay Rays News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 2
The Rays’ Second Base Options
The Rays made a pair of significant trades last month, shipping Shane Baz to Baltimore and Brandon Lowe to Pittsburgh on the same day. The Baz move probably means they’re going to dip back into free agency for a cheap back-end starter after signing Steven Matz to a two-year deal.
Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / January 1
Rays Recent Draft Pick Preparing To Make Highly-Anticipated Professional Debut
The Tampa Bay Rays have infused a ton of young talent into their organization a few weeks ago with two major trades. First, it was All-Star second baseman Brandon Lowe finally being on the move.
Tampa Bay Rays News / DRaysBay / January 1
DRaysBay’s Top Ten Articles for 2025 
At the start of every year, we like to take a look backward at the year gone by to see which moments resonated the most for Rays fans and our broader readership.
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 / January 1
Two AL East Powerhouses Have Left Door Open for Rays With Quiet Offseasons So Far
With the new year here for the Tampa Bay Rays, the franchise will be focused on making some more improvements this offseason and getting ready for 2026.
The 25 most memorable sports plays of 2025
When it comes to unforgettable plays within the 2025 sports calendar, this was truly a special year. Here's our rankings of the 25 best.
Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / January 1
Rays' Star Slugger Could Get Even Better Following Breakout Campaign
With the new year here for the Tampa Bay Rays, the team will be excited to get through the rest of the offseason and into 2026. Even though they have seen
Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / December 31
Rays Hard-Throwing Pitching Prospect Ready To Break Out This Upcoming Season
If there is one thing that the Tampa Bay Rays have been good at in recent years, it is developing pitchers. They have turned into a pitching factory, bringing aboard hurlers who many have struggled at previous stops and turning them into productive players at the Major League level.
Tampa Bay Rays News / Last Word On Sports / December 30
Could the Rays make a last-second push for this Japanese hurler?
The Tampa Bay Rays primarily fly under the radar. They may want to keep flying under the radar, especially as they consider poaching a popular free-agent target from the large-market clubs.
Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / December 30
Rays Recent Trade Acquisition Drumming Up a Lot of Excitement Heading Into Pro Debut
The Tampa Bay Rays have made some major moves this offseason that can be argued to have set the franchise back a little bit for the 2026 season. But there is no denying that their long-term outlook is great.
Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / December 30
Rays' Talented Outfielder Predicted To Have Breakout Season in 2026
With the start of the new year almost here for the Tampa Bay Rays, the franchise will be starting to plan out what 2026 is going to look like. So far this winter, the Rays have been very busy in both free agency and on the trade market.
Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / December 30
Key Position is Biggest Roster Hole for Rays Heading into 2026
It has been a hectic offseason for the Tampa Bay Rays this winter with a plethora of moves so far. However, they do have some areas that need to be addressed. Coming into the winter, the Rays were a team that was attempting to improve heading into the new 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 29
Rays Were on Wrong End of One of the Best MLB Game Finishes Last Season
The 2025 MLB season wasn’t great for the Tampa Bay Rays, who won only 77 games and failed to qualify for the postseason for the second straight campaign after playing October baseball in five straight years.
Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / December 29
Rays Slugging Outfielder Rightfully Named Potential Bounce Back Candidate
The Tampa Bay Rays know they have their work cut out for them to compete in the American League East. Their rivals have the means to spend big time in free agency, something the Rays don’t have the luxury of doing.
Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / December 29
Rays Free Agent Pitcher Target Reportedly Agrees To Deal With Orioles
The Tampa Bay Rays have done a great job this offseason, adding a few pieces to help their team in 2026 while continuing to improve their long-term outlook.
Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / December 28
Rays Could Target These Two Players in Trades To Upgrade at Catcher
The Tampa Bay Rays have been surprisingly active this offseason, making a few additions in free agency and executing multiple trades. Outfielder Cedric Mullins was signed to a one-year deal and the Rays brought back outfielder Jake Fraley after non-tendering him.
MLB News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / December 28
Phillies Free Agent Outfielder Seen as Perfect Fit for Rays in Free Agency
It has been a busy offseason for the Tampa Bay Rays, and there is still some work to be done in order to improve. The Rays have been an active team this winter, and some of their moves have been unique.
Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / December 28
Rays Still Need To Address This Glaring Need To Elevate Their Lineup
The Tampa Bay Rays are going to have a few new faces in their lineup during the 2026 season compared to the group they finished with in 2025. In free agency, the team signed Cedric Mullins to help stabilize center field.
Pete Fairbanks News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / December 27
Former Rays Closer Pete Fairbanks Signing With Marlins Receives Solid Grade
The Tampa Bay Rays made one of the more surprising moves of the MLB offseason when they decided to decline the club option they had on closer Pete Fairbanks.
Tampa Bay Rays News / Last Word On Sports / December 27
Why The Rays Aren’s Rebuilding
The Tampa Bay Rays’ offseason strategy is always hard to pin down. They historically engage in buying and selling at the same time. Only this franchise would trade Blake Snell in the same offseason after they made a surprise run to the World Series.
Pete Fairbanks News / Yardbarker / December 24
Marlins show willingness to spend by adding RP Pete Fairbanks
The Marlins have made a significant addition.
Ketel Marte News / Total Apex Sports / December 23
The Tampa Bay Rays Are In The Perfect Position To Land Ketel Marte
The Tampa Bay Rays have been busy this winter, as they look to get back to the playoffs next season. After trading Starting Pitcher Shane Baz to the Baltimore Orioles for multiple prospects, the Tampa Bay Rays are in striking distance of landing Arizona Diamondbacks Second Baseman Ketel Marte.
Corey Dickerson News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 22
Rays Hire Corey Dickerson As First Base Coach
The Rays announced the hiring of former All-Star Corey Dickerson as first base coach. It’s the first big league coaching job for the 36-year-old, who last played in the majors two years ago.
Tampa 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.
Shane Baz 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
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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