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The 'Active MLB home run leaders' quiz
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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.
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.
Tampa Bay Rays News / DRaysBay / December 19
Tampa Bay Rays Trade Rumors: Brandon Lowe, Shane Baz on the move 
The Tampa Bay Rays are reportedly deep into talks with the Houston Astros and Pittsburgh Pirates regarding a three-team deal that would send long time second baseman Brandon Lowe to the Pirates, while also considering a deal that would send Shane Baz to the Orioles.
Jorge Polanco News / DRaysBay / December 19
Tampa Bay Rays attempted to sign Jorge Polanco
The Tampa Bay Rays pursued infielder Jorge Polanco in free agency before the veteran slugger signed a two year, $40M deal with the New York Mets. The details
Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / December 19
Rays Reportedly Moving Close to Blockbuster Brandon Lowe Trade With Astros, Pirates
For weeks, there have been rumors swirling that the Tampa Bay Rays were holding trade discussions involving second baseman Brandon Lowe. On the surface, it was odd that a team in need of offense was dangling one of its most productive hitters in trade talks.
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 / 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.
MLB News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / December 19
Giants Reportedly Interested in Trading For Rays' All-Star Slugger
As the offseason continues, the Tampa Bay Rays are a team that appears to be active in trying to improve, and there is no shortage of rumors surrounding a few of their players. The 2025 campaign didn’t go according to plan for the Rays.
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.
MLB News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / December 19
Rays Pursuit of Free Agent Slugger Was Thwarted by Aggressive Mets
The Tampa Bay Rays know that if they want to keep pace in the American League East, they need to spend some money. The Baltimore Orioles and Toronto Blue Jays have been aggressive in free agency, addressing needs on the roster.
MLB News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / December 18
Diamondbacks Asking Price for Ketel Marte Could Take Rays out of Trade Sweepstakes
The Tampa Bay Rays have been involved in a lot of trade rumors this MLB offseason. A majority of them have centered on players who could be moved. Second baseman Brandon Lowe and designated hitter Yandy Diaz have been mentioned most prevalently as trade chips.
Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / December 18
Rays Complete Trade With White Sox Centered Around Outfielder
The Tampa Bay Rays have made a few additions to their Major League roster this offseason. Thus far in free agency, they have signed two veterans: outfielder Cedric Mullins and pitcher Steven Matz.
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.
MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / December 18
White Sox acquire outfielder in trade with Rays
The Chicago White Sox and Tampa Bay Rays have agreed on a trade on Thursday afternoon. This trade will certainly go under the radar; however, the White Sox are hoping that this addition can benefit the future of the team.
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 / Last Word On Sports / December 17
Rays Might Move Veteran to Outfield if Major Trade is Made
The Tampa Bay Rays are engaged in trade negotiations with the Arizona Diamondbacks regarding Ketel Marte. The Diamondbacks will certainly demand a hefty return.
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.
MLB News / Yardbarker / December 16
San Francisco Giants reward Adrian Houser in journey from the scrap heap
The last seven months have likely been a whirlwind for pitcher Adrian Houser.
Tampa Bay Rays News / Last Word On Sports / December 13
The Rays Can’t Afford To Fall Too Far Behind In The AL East
The Tampa Bay Rays have the unfortunate circumstance of residing in the AL East and not the AL Central. If the Rays found themselves in the latter, they may find it easier to compete with teams that have similar financial outlooks and roster compositions.
Brandon Lowe News / Just Baseball / December 12
5 Teams That Could Use Brandon Lowe’s Bat the Most
Stop me if you have heard this one before: Brandon Lowe‘s name is coming up in trade rumors. Year after year, we get the report that the Tampa Bay Rays are “shopping” or “actively listening” on their left-handed hitting second baseman, and this year’s Winter Meetings are no different.
Wander Franco News / Field Level Media / December 9
Report: New trial ordered for Rays SS Wander Franco in sexual abuse case
A Dominican Republic appeals court ordered a new trial for Wander Franco, less than six months after the Tampa Bay Rays shortstop received a two-year suspended prison sentence for sexual abuse of a minor, the Associated Press reported Tuesday.
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.
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