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On YouTubeTampa Bay Rays News / DRaysBay / January 12
The Closer Committee 
With the departure of Pete Fairbanks this offseason, the Rays have stated that they’ll turn to a closer by committee approach in 2026. I believe they’ll stick to this plan at least at the beginning of the season and a de facto closer could emerge as the year goes on.
Eloy Jimenez News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 11
Blue Jays Re-Sign Eloy Jimenez To Minor League Deal
The Blue Jays have signed Eloy Jimenez to a minor league contract, according to reporter Mike Rodriguez. Jimenez’s latest deal with the Jays includes an invitation to Toronto’s Major League spring camp.
MLB News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / January 11
Rays Should Pursue Trade for Cardinals' All-Star Slugger This Offseason
The Tampa Bay Rays have been a busy team this winter, but there is still some more work for them to do before the start of the season. Coming into the offseason, this was a team that was hoping to improve and keep pace with some of the top teams in the American League East.
The 'MLB Home Run Derby champions' quiz
MLB held its inaugural Home Run Derby event at the 1985 MLB All-Star Game. How many of the winners can you name in five minutes?
Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / January 11
Rays Might Have Clear Front-Runner to Be Starting Second Baseman on Opening Day
The Tampa Bay Rays are starting to see their roster take shape for 2026, but there are still a couple of big questions for the team. As expected, the Rays have made a number of moves this winter and have been quite active.
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 11
Rays Avoid Arbitration Agreeing to Contracts With All Position Players
Coming into the MLB offseason, there wasn’t a team in the sport that had more players who were eligible for arbitration than the Tampa Bay Rays. When their regular season came to an end, they were in line to have 17 players arbitration-eligible.
Tampa Bay Rays News / Last Word On Sports / January 10
How Rays Can Pivot with Prime Trade Candidate Off the Market
The Tampa Bay Rays are attempting to balance the present and future with regard to their roster. The three-team trade that sent franchise stalwart Brandon Lowe to the Steel City brought in a pair of talents.
Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / January 10
Rays' Potential Trade Target Reportedly Will Not Be Dealt This Winter
The Tampa Bay Rays have been busy this offseason, but there is still work to be done if they want to be a contender. However, one target that they have been linked to is reportedly coming off the board. Coming into the winter, the Rays were a team that wanted to make some improvements and become a contender once again.
Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / January 9
Recent MLB Power Rankings Indicate Rays Will Not Be a Contender
The Tampa Bay Rays have been quite busy this winter, but there is still work to be done before the start of the 2026 season. To start the winter, the Rays made a number of moves to get the ball rolling and address a couple of areas of need.
Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / January 9
Rays Seen as Potential Great Fit for Phillies Slugger in Free Agency
The Tampa Bay Rays have been a very active team so far this winter, and they will need to continue to be if they want to compete in the American League East. As expected, following a season in which three teams from the division made the postseason, the AL East is once again shaping up to be one of the best divisions in baseball.
Tampa Bay Rays News / DRaysBay / January 9
Patrick Zalupski issues statement to his shareholders on purchase of Tampa Bay Rays
Patrick Zalupski, the new lead owner of the Tampa Bay Rays, issued a letter to the Shareholders of Dream Finders Homes, Inc. (DFH), the company for which he is both Chairman and CEO, on December 29th, and included some commentary on his recent purchase of the team.
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 / January 9
Rays Reach Agreements With Most Pitchers on Arbitration Settlements
With the arbitration deadline arriving for the Tampa Bay Rays, the team came to an agreement with most eligible players. It was a busy afternoon for the Rays on the arbitration front with the deadline approaching.
Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / January 8
Rays Agree to Pre-Arbitration Deals With All but One of Their Eligible Players
Coming into the MLB offseason, there wasn’t a team in the league that had more arbitration-eligible players than the Tampa Bay Rays. 17 players in total were eligible for arbitration, which meant a lot of negotiating was going to be done by the team.
MLB News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / January 8
Rays Claim Infielder From Pirates and Sign Right-Handed Pitcher to Two-Year Contract
The Tampa Bay Rays have addressed a few of their areas of need coming into the offseason. In the outfield, Cedric Mullins was signed and Jake Fraley was brought back.
MLB News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / January 8
Blue Jays Signing Star Free Agent Would Make Things Impossible for Rays
It has undoubtedly been a busy offseason so far for the Tampa Bay Rays, but they haven’t been the only team working hard in the American League East this winter. Coming into the offseason, the AL East was expected to be an active division in trying to improve, and so far, that has yielded mixed results.
Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / January 8
Rays' Newest Acquisition Could Play Important Role in Improving Outfield Production
As the Tampa Bay Rays look to shape their roster for 2026, a recent trade could provide them with a nice depth piece for their outfield and fill a bit of a need. Coming into the winter, one of the top priorities for the Rays was to improve offensive outfield production.
Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / January 7
Rays Make No-Risk Move Signing Veterans to Deals With Spring Training Invites
The Tampa Bay Rays have been pretty active this season, reshaping their roster ahead of the 2026 campaign. Alas, even with all of the moves that have been completed, there are still some needs on the roster that have to be addressed.
Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / January 7
Breaking Down Rays' Current Standing in American League East
It has been a hectic offseason for the Tampa Bay Rays, but since the holidays, things have cooled down a bit. With the calendar rolling into January, there are a number of top free agents still available, and the market has appeared to have come to a bit of a standstill.
MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 6
Tigers trade Justyn-Henry Malloy to Rays
The Tigers and Rays announced a trade that sends Justyn-Henry Malloy to Tampa Bay.
Tampa Bay Rays News / New Baseball Media / January 5
2025 MLB Farm Review: Tampa Bay Rays
Thanks to a strong pipeline of prospects, the Tampa Bay Rays have remained a perennial power in the Majors despite a low player payroll. Even though some notable players hit walls this past year, other notables hit new heights during the 2025 Minor League season.
Pete Fairbanks News / Last Word On Sports / January 4
Where Does the Rays Bullpen Stand After Losing Pete Fairbanks?
The Tampa Bay Rays’ offseason plods along as they see former talent sign elsewhere. The Pete Fairbanks departure was inevitable after the Rays declined his option at the start of the winter.
Tampa 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 / 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.
Pete Fairbanks News / Yardbarker / December 24
Marlins show willingness to spend by adding RP Pete Fairbanks
The Marlins have made a significant addition.
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
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