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Suprise Position Deemed 'Biggest Hole' for Rays to Address This Offseason

The Tampa Bay Rays are heading into the winter looking to make some improvements to keep up in the challenging American League East. So far this offseason, the Rays have seen their division get better and better, while Tampa Bay is likely to keep their payroll about the same.

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Mariners Seen as Strong Potential Fit for Rays' All-Star Slugger

With the winter meetings just days away, the Tampa Bay Rays are going to be very busy figuring out what’s next for the franchise. So far this offseason, the Rays have been relatively active, especially of late, with a couple of moves.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Last Word On Sports / December 5

The Rays Find Their Primary Center Fielder for 2026

The Tampa Bay Rays made a move this week that came out of left field. Very few MLB insiders had them linked to a former All-Star and longtime member of the Baltimore Orioles.

MLB News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / December 5

Padres Named Trade Fit for Rays Slugger Who Could Be Moved This Offseason

The Tampa Bay Rays have several players who have been mentioned prominently on the trade market this offseason. Despite being in desperate need of offensive upgrades, multiple positional players are thought to be available.

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The 'Most home runs by a switch hitter' quiz

A Major League switch hitter has hit at least 35 home runs on 35 occasions in MLB history. How many of the switch hitters to reach that milestone can you name in five minutes?

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Carson Williams News / DRaysBay / December 5

Give Carson Williams the Keys to the Car

The Rays are weighing their 2026 shortstop options: Taylor Walls, Carson Williams, or an external stopgap to buy Williams more development time. I don’t think an outside addition is necessary.

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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.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / December 5

Rays Will Have to Explore Trading Outfielders To Alleviate Logjam

The Tampa Bay Rays will be heading into the winter meetings as a team to watch with a few needs and potentially some players to trade as well. Coming into the offseason, the Rays figured to be a team that was going to try to make some moves to both add to the roster, while also moving a veteran or two.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / December 5

Rays Must Address This Key Area to Improve During Winter Meetings

With the winter meetings just days away, the Tampa Bay Rays are going to be very busy trying to find ways to improve their roster. Coming into the offseason, there were a number of needs for the Rays to try to address.

Cedric Mullins News / DRaysBay / December 4

Rays Add Veteran Stability With Cedric Mullins on One-Year, $7 Million Deal

The Rays made an aggressive move this week, getting out ahead of the bustle and competition of the winter meetings by signing outfielder Cedric Mullins to a one-year, $7 million contract.

Brandon Lowe News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / December 4

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.

Tampa Bay Rays News / ESPN / December 4

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

Mets reunion with Edwin Diaz reportedly facing stumbling block

Mets begin rebuild of bullpen by signing Devin Williams

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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.

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.

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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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.