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Rays Could Move Top Prospect to Second Base if Brandon Lowe Gets Traded

With the winter meetings just days away, the Tampa Bay Rays will be seeking some ways to improve their team for 2026. Coming into the offseason, there were a couple of notable needs for the Rays.

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St. Pete expects Trop to be ready for Rays' opener

- City officials in St. Petersburg showed off the newly enclosed dome at Tropicana Field on Wednesday and said they are confident the ballpark will be ready for the Tampa Bay Rays' homer opener on April 6 against the Chicago Cubs following work to...

MLB News / Yardbarker / December 3

Adding Cedric Mullins gives the Rays a deep outfield

After finishing fourth in the American League East for the second straight season, the Tampa Bay Rays (77-85) needed to rethink their strategy if they were to compete with the rest of the AL East.

Rays hoping former All-Star Cedric Mullins bounces back in 2026

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Mets begin rebuild of bullpen by signing Devin Williams

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Brandon Lowe News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / December 3

Brandon Lowe Surprisingly Linked to Low-Budget National League Team Similar to Rays

The MLB trade rumor mill is heating up, and the Tampa Bay Rays are one of the teams that have been mentioned most prominently. Shockingly, they are one of the teams that are reportedly on the radar for Arizona Diamondbacks star second baseman Ketel Marte.

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Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / December 3

Tampa Bay Rays Sign Former Orioles, Mets Slugger to One-Year Deal

With free agency starting to heat up, the Tampa Bay Rays have made a signing to help improve an area of need. Coming into the winter, the Rays were a team that was hoping to make some improvements and contend in the American League East.

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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.

Cedric Mullins News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 3

Rays hoping Cedric Mullins can recapture his All-Star form

The Rays and outfielder Cedric Mullins are in agreement on a one-year deal.

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MLB News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / December 3

Reds Seen as Strong Fit in Trade This Offseason for Rays Slugger

As the winter meetings get set to start in a couple of days, the hot stove is starting to heat up for the Tampa Bay Rays. Coming into the offseason, the Rays were always going to be a team to watch with the potential to contend in 2026, but also a couple of veterans who could be traded.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / December 3

Rays Shockingly Named Potential Fit for Marlins Starter in a Trade

With the winter meetings right around the corner for the Tampa Bay Rays, the team might look to shockingly add a pitcher in a trade this offseason. The Rays are a bit of a hard team to judge and predict what their winter is going to look like.

Mason Montgomery News / DRaysBay / December 3

2025 Draysbay Community Prospect Review: Mason Montgomery

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.

MLB News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / December 3

Giants Believed to be Potential Trade Partner for Rays' Star Slugger

The Tampa Bay Rays are trying to navigate the offseason with their eyes set on contending in 2026, while being mindful of their payroll. Throughout the years, the Rays have been one of the best franchises in baseball at being able to put a good product on the field with a limited payroll.

Pete Fairbanks News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / December 2

American League Contender Emerges as Potential Suitor for Rays' Pete Fairbanks

The Tampa Bay Rays are getting ready to prepare for the winter meetings, and things will likely start to heat up. As the offseason starts, the Rays are going to be an interesting team to keep an eye on for a couple of reasons.

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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.

Junior Caminero News / Just Baseball / December 2

The Rays Should Break Out of Their Comfort Zone and Extend Junior Caminero

The Tampa Bay Rays aren’t known for making big, splashy multi-year signings or handing out checks with plenty of zeros to superstar players. That might have to change in the near future with their new stud third baseman, Junior Caminero.

Pete Fairbanks News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / December 2

Two Suitors Seen as Favorites to Sign Former Rays Closer Pete Fairbanks

The Tampa Bay Rays are going to be heading to the winter meetings soon with an eye on trying to improve heading into 2026. However, one of their free agents might be landing somewhere else more quickly. As a team with a low payroll, the Rays always do a strong job of maximizing what they have on the roster.

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Tampa Bay Rays News / Last Word On Sports / December 1

Tampa Bay Rays Latest Prospect Rankings Should Surprise Fans

The Tampa Bay Rays need their front office to continue making shrewd moves at the major and minor league levels. Rays fans had grown accustomed to winning seasons.

Brandon Lowe News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / December 1

Rays Have To Strongly Consider Trading Brandon Lowe Given Current Market

The Tampa Bay Rays have quite a conundrum on their hands when it comes to second baseman Brandon Lowe. This is a lineup that is already in need of upgrades.

Brandon Hyde News / ESPN / December 1

Rays hire ex-O's manager Hyde as senior adviser

Former Baltimore Orioles manager Brandon Hyde was hired Monday by the Tampa Bay Rays as senior adviser of baseball operations.

MLB News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / December 1

Rays Make Addition of Former Orioles Manager to Organization Official

The Tampa Bay Rays organization has undergone some sizable changes this offseason when it comes to front office personnel, their development and coaching staffs.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / December 1

Rays Have Reportedly Discussed Reunions With Two Veteran Starting Pitchers

The Tampa Bay Rays are looking for upgrades at several spots on their roster this offseason. While most of the attention has been placed on their catching situation and the outfield, and rightfully so, the pitching staff is an underrated need.

Pete Fairbanks News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / December 1

MLB Insider Believes Rays' Free Agent Pete Fairbanks Will Be Next Closer to Sign

As the winter meetings get closer for the Tampa Bay Rays, the team should start to see a bit more activity in the coming weeks regarding free agents and trades. After a disappointing year in 2025, the Rays are hopeful to improve this winter and get back into contention in the American League.