Tampa Bay Rays: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Rays Moved On From Christopher Morel With Cons Outweighing the Pros

The Tampa Bay Rays made a bold decision when they traded third baseman Isaac Paredes to the Chicago Cubs ahead of the MLB trade deadline in 2024. He was named an All-Star that year and still had multiple seasons of team control.

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Five Rule 5 Pitching Prospects for the Rays bullpen

There are many interesting players who were left unprotected by other organizations following the recent Rule 5 roster deadline, and some of them look like they could fit in the bullpen if the Rays wanted to try their luck again after drafting two such prospects last offseason.

Brandon Hyde News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 26

Rays discussing adviser role with former Orioles manager Brandon Hyde

The two parties have been discussing a senior adviser role that would see Hyde work with both the major league club and various minor league affiliates, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times adds.

Jake Fraley News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / November 26

Rays Still Need Corner Outfield Help Even With Jake Fraley Returning to Team

One of the biggest needs that the Tampa Bay Rays had coming into the offseason was to upgrade their outfield. This team struggled to find consistent production from that positional group throughout 2025.

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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?

The 'MLB home run leaders since 1997' quiz

The 'Multiple MLB 30/30 seasons' quiz

The 'MLB home run record by position' quiz

Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / November 26

MLB Executive Believes Rays Are Going to Start Increasing Spending Soon

The offseason has started for the Tampa Bay Rays, and the team has begun to make some moves to improve their roster and fill some holes for 2026. Coming into the winter, the Rays knew that they were going to be a team that needed to make some improvements in order to keep pace in the American League East.

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25 notable MLB Hall of Famers who never won a World Series

Among the countless Hall of Famers who never experienced the joy of winning a World Series, there are several notable legends who stand out. Here's our list of the 25 greatest.

MLB News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / November 26

Red Sox Reportedly Interested in Signing Rays' Ideal Target in Free Agency

With the offseason starting to heat up, the Tampa Bay Rays might be getting into some competition for an ideal free agent with another team from their division. Even though it is very early in the winter and a lot can change, it is clear that the American League East is once again going to be one of the best divisions in baseball.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / November 26

Rays Sign Veteran Outfielder to $3 Million Deal to Help Improve Lineup

As free agency continues on, the Tampa Bay Rays recently made one of their first significant signings of the winter. Coming into the offseason, the Rays were a team to keep an eye on with new ownership coming in.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Last Word On Sports / November 26

Assessing Rays Outfield After Signing Jake Fraley

The Tampa Bay Rays knew what they were doing all along. They brought back Jake Fraley after letting him go, signing him to a one-year deal on Tuesday. Fraley, 30, has bounced around, and the Rays claimed him mere days after sending him packing.

Jake Fraley News / ESPN / November 25

Fraley lands back with Rays on 1-year, $3M deal

After cutting him loose last week, the Tampa Bay Rays signed outfielder Jake Fraley to a one-year, $3 million contract on Tuesday.

MLB News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / November 25

Padres' Veteran Free Agent Seen as Good Fit for Rays This Offseason

With the offseason starting up for the Tampa Bay Rays it has somewhat surprisingly been a quiet start to free agency. As the market starts to establish itself, the Rays will be seeking to see how things begin to shake out to see if they can make a signing or two.

MLB News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / November 25

Red Sox Trading for Former All-Star Pitcher Makes Things More Challenging for Rays

While the offseason has been relatively quiet in free agency, there have been some major trades already that have shaken things up. For the Tampa Bay Rays, a recent move by a division rival is far from ideal. Coming into the winter, the Rays knew that their division was going to be aggressive in trying to make improvements.

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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.

Jake Fraley News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 25

Rays sign former Reds outfielder

The Rays are in agreement on a one-year, major league contract with outfielder Jake Fraley, reports Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / November 25

Rays Have New Emerging Future Star Atop Team's Prospect Rankings

Notoriously, the Tampa Bay Rays have done a great job of developing young pitching talent, sometimes taking on players who didn’t pan out with previous franchises and turning them into useful pieces on the Major League roster.

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The 'Three-TD, Three-INT NFL games' quiz

The 'Most 3-TD, 0-INT NFL games' quiz

The 'Most catches by an NFL running back' quiz

The '2025 NFL draft QB class' quiz

Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / November 25

Rays Seen as a Team That Desperately Needs to Upgrade Key Position

With the offseason underway, there haven’t been too many splashes just yet in free agency, and the Tampa Bay Rays are seeking ways to improve as the dust

Tampa Bay Rays News / DRaysBay / November 25

Baseball America’s 2026 top ten Tampa Bay Rays prospects

It is officially prospect season in the baseball world. Baseball America has released their list of the top ten prospects in the Tampa Bay Rays system

Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / November 25

Rays Make Multiple Worthwhile Additions to Roster With Spring Training Invites

The Tampa Bay Rays have been incredibly busy recently, churning out their roster, leaving no stone unturned when it comes to finding talent for their organization.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Last Word On Sports / November 25

New Rays Ownership Gets Early Win on Tropicana Field Repairs

The Tampa Bay Rays are one of a handful of MLB teams that recently changed ownership. Each of the clubs had varying circumstances, but those teams seem to be improving at varying degrees.

Tampa Bay Rays News / New Baseball Media / November 25

2025 MLB Season Recap: Tampa Bay Rays

Well, it was an interesting year for the Tampa Bay Rays in 2025. Generally shielded from the elements in Florida, the Rays played all of last season in Steinbrenner Field.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / November 24

Rays Shrewdly Settled for $1.05 Million With Relief Pitcher To Avoid Arbitration

The Tampa Bay Rays came into the MLB offseason with a full plate of tasks when it came to their roster. There wasn’t a team in baseball that had as many arbitration-eligible players as the Rays.

Junior Caminero News / Athlon Sports / November 24

Rays 3B Junior Caminero Announces Personal News on Monday

The Tampa Bay Rays finished the season with a losing record for the second straight year. Despite the disappointing end, Tampa Bay saw a new player emerge as the face of the franchise: third baseman Junior Caminero.

MLB News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / November 24

Rangers' Free Agent Outfielder Could Solve Problem for Rays This Offseason

The Tampa Bay Rays will be seeking some upgrades to help their lineup this winter, and one area specifically should be addressed. Coming into the offseason, the Rays are hopeful to keep pace in the American League East despite having a lower payroll than the rest of the division.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / November 24