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On YouTubeTampa Bay Rays News / Last Word On Sports / December 19
What’s Next for the Rays After a Pair of Trade Blockbusters
The Tampa Bay Rays aren’t taking an extended break for the holidays. They kick-started the trade market with a pair of trades that improved their future and weakened the present.
Brandon Lowe News / DRaysBay / December 19
Rays trade Brandon Lowe to Pirates in 3-team deal 
After years of speculation, the Tampa Bay Rays have finally parted with 2B Brandon Lowe, sending him to the Pittsburgh Pirates in a three team deal that returns the Rays a top flight defensive outfielder and a premium pitching prospects.
MLB News / Last Word On Sports / December 19
What’s Next After Pirates Add Lowe, Mangum to Lineup
The Pittsburgh Pirates will have a new look after adding Brandon Lowe and Jake Mangum in Friday’s three-team trade. In acquiring Lowe and Mangum from the Tampa Bay Rays, the Pirates sent right-handed starter Mike Burrows to the Houston Astros and also received left-handed reliever Mason Montgomery from the Rays.
The 'Active MLB home run leaders' quiz
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MLB News / Yardbarker / December 19
Tampa Bay Rays get king's ransom in Brandon Lowe, Shane Baz trades
The Tampa Bay Rays were busy on Friday.
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.
MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / December 19
Rays rumors: Why Ketel Marte trade is more likely after Shane Baz deal
The Tampa Bay Rays have been busy in trading Shane Baz just as recently as Friday, in which there could be a potential pursuit for Arizona Diamondbacks star Ketel Marte.
MLB News / Yardbarker / December 19
Pirates need to continue improving even after adding Brandon Lowe
The Pittsburgh Pirates struck out in their pursuit of free agent Kyle Schwarber to add a big bat to their lineup. They did not strike out on Friday in the trade market.
Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / December 19
Rays Claim Pitcher Recently Designated for Assignment by Braves
The Tampa Bay Rays have made some major changes to their roster this offseason. Outfielders Cedric Mullins and Jake Fraley were the first players signed to deals, followed by pitcher Steven Matz.
MLB News / New Baseball Media / December 19
Orioles Acquire Shane Baz from Rays: What to Make of Trade
Tampa Bay continued its organizational shuffle on December 19. The Rays acquired four prospects, headlined by outfielder Slater de Brun, and a CBA pick in the 2026 MLB Draft in exchange for Shane Baz from the Baltimore Orioles.
Tampa Bay Rays News / Fastball on SI / December 19
Rays Trade Promising Young Arm To Orioles For Package Of Prospects
The Tampa Bay Rays have been busy this offseason. They signed Steven Matz and Cedric Mullins in free agency and also are close to trading Brandon Lowe to the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Brandon Lowe News / Field Level Media / December 19
Reports: Pirates acquire 2B Brandon Lowe from Rays
The Pittsburgh Pirates are set to acquire a two-time All-Star, landing second baseman Brandon Lowe from the Tampa Bay Rays, according to multiple reports Friday.
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.
MLB 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
MLB News / Fastball on SI / December 19
Rays Blockbuster Trade Could Open Door For Diamondbacks 3-Time All-Star
The Tampa Bay Rays have been one of the teams that have shown interest in Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte. They even discussed a deal with Arizona involving the three-time All-Star.
Shane Baz News / Field Level Media / December 19
Orioles pry RHP Shane Baz from Rays for top prospects
The Baltimore Orioles acquired right-hander Shane Baz from the Tampa Bay Rays on Friday for a package of four highly regarded prospects that includes two former first-round draft picks.
Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / December 19
Rays Reportedly Trade Talented Pitcher to Orioles For Haul of Prospects
With the offseason rolling on, the Tampa Bay Rays have recently been highly active with a couple of significant trades brewing for the franchise. It has been a busy winter as expected for the Rays.
MLB News / Fastball on SI / December 19
Rays Lose 24-Year-Old Catcher To Division-Rival Orioles
The Tampa Bay Rays cycle through catchers quickly at the major league level, and sometimes, that heavy turnover trickles down to the minors. Twenty-four-year-old Willy Vasquez was an international signee for the Rays in 2019, and he progressed as far as Double-A, where he'd been for the last two seasons.
Tampa Bay Rays News / Fastball on SI / December 19
Former Rays Pitcher May Now Be Out Of Tampa Bay’s Price Range
The Tampa Bay Rays have made a few modest free agent moves this offseason. They have signed both Cedric Mullins and Steven Matz to short-term deals, but there are still questions for them to answer.
Pete Fairbanks News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / December 19
MLB Insider Shares Bold Prediction on How Much Money Pete Fairbanks Will Receive
One of the biggest moves that the Tampa Bay Rays have made this offseason was declining the club option they had on closer Pete Fairbanks. Heading into the winter, many thought it was a foregone conclusion that the Rays would exercise the $11 million option on the right-handed veteran.
Pete Fairbanks News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / December 18
MLB Insider Believes Rays' Pete Fairbanks Will Receive Multi-Year Deal
The Tampa Bay Rays are heading into the holiday season with still several needs to address. Recently, one of their free agents has remained the top option at his position. It has been a busy winter for the Rays so far, with the team making a number of moves to try to position themselves for success in 2025.
Tristan Peters News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 18
Rays Trade Tristan Peters To White Sox
The Rays traded outfielder Tristan Peters to the White Sox for cash or a player to be named later, according to announcements from both clubs. Tampa Bay had designated Peters for assignment on Tuesday when they finalized their two-year deal with Steven Matz.
Ryan Pepiot News / Just Baseball / December 18
Ryan Pepiot Is One Tweak Away From Frontline Starter Status
As the trade market begins to take shape, Ryan Pepiot is a name that may be more prominent in front office discussions than in public discourse. While he hasn’t yet been labeled a frontline starter, the underlying pitch data suggests a profile that is closer to that tier than surface-level results might indicate.
Tampa Bay Rays 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.
MLB News / Athlon Sports / December 17
Tampa Bay Rays Make Announcement on Former Boston Red Sox Pitcher
Tampa Bay Rays president of baseball operations Erik Neander confirmed that the Rays will give veteran pitcher Steven Matz a chance to make the Opening Day rotation.
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