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On YouTubePete Fairbanks News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / November 12
MLB Insider Reveals Why Rays Never Traded Pete Fairbanks in Recent Years
The Tampa Bay Rays surprised a lot of people when they decided against bringing back closer Pete Fairbanks. Instead of exercising a club option worth $11 million, the team declined the option, opting to instead pay a $1 million buyout.
Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / November 12
Rays Top Prospect Seen as Potential 2026 AL Rookie of the Year
The Tampa Bay Rays have entered the offseason with the hopes of improving their team and contending in a very challenging American League East next year. Coming into the winter, the Rays have a lot of good things in place already to start.
MLB News / Last Word On Sports / November 11
Rays Predicted to Address Glaring Weakness, Sign Former Astros Catcher
The Tampa Bay Rays can take their approach in a number of different directions this winter. They have needs in the outfield, pitching staff, and behind the plate.
The 'World Series MVPs' quiz
MLB has awarded the World Series MVP since 1955. How many of these players can you name in six minutes?
Ketel Marte News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / November 11
Ketel Marte Trade Rumors With Diamondbacks Will Have Major Impact on Rays
The Tampa Bay Rays have already been involved in a lot of trade rumors this offseason. Multiple veterans have been mentioned as trade chips this offseason, including second baseman Brandon Lowe.
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.
Tampa Bay Rays News / ESPN / November 11
Court to rule on Rays SS Franco's appeal in Dec. 
Wander Franco's attorneys pushed to have the suspended Tampa Bay Rays shortstop's sexual-abuse conviction and sentencing overturned Tuesday.
Pete Fairbanks News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / November 11
Several World Series Contenders Named Suitors for Rays' Pete Fairbanks in Free Agency
The Tampa Bay Rays made a decision that surprised a lot of people this offseason when they decided to decline the club option they had on closer Pete Fairbanks.
Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / November 11
Update Provided on Rays Stance on Pursuing Star Free Agent Kyle Tucker
The Tampa Bay Rays have a glaring need in their lineup. Their No. 1 priority this winter needs to be finding upgrades for the outfield. In 2025, their outfielders combined to hit only 29 home runs, which was by far the least in the MLB.
Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / November 11
Rays Face Uphill Battle With Aggressive Moves Expected From These AL East Rivals
The Tampa Bay Rays know what parts of their roster they need to upgrade to get back into the playoff picture in the American League. Their lineup needs to be improved.
MLB News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / November 11
Recent MLB Hot Stove Rumors Are Bad News for Rays Based on Blue Jays Predictions
Tampa Bay Rays front office executives, along with the rest of the franchises around the MLB, have convened in Las Vegas this week for the annual General Manager Meetings.
Kameron Misner News / ESPN / November 10
Royals acquire OF Misner, 27, in deal with Rays
The Kansas City Royals added some outfield depth on Monday, acquiring Kameron Misner, 27, from the Tampa Bay Rays on Monday, a veteran who started 57 and appeared in 71 games last season, hitting .213 with five homers and 22 RBIs in 217 plate appearances.
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 / November 10
Rays Roster Stacks Up Surprisingly Well to Other Teams Heading Into Free Agency
The Tampa Bay Rays are heading into the offseason with a lot of decisions to make with their roster. At the end of the 2025 season, they had an MLB-high 17 players who were arbitration-eligible.
Kyle Tucker News / MLB on ClutchPoints / November 10
Will hometown Rays actually pursue Kyle Tucker thanks to new ownership?
When it comes to the 2025 MLB free agency class, there is perhaps no bigger name available than outfielder Kyle Tucker. Which makes him signing with the Tampa Bay Rays seemingly unlikely.
MLB News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / November 10
Royals Listed as Potential Trade Partner With Rays for Star Slugger
With the offseason well underway for the Tampa Bay Rays already, the team will be seeking to make some improvements this winter to get back into contention in 2026. The second half of the 2025 campaign didn’t go well for the team, and they will be focused on staying healthy and putting together a full year of good baseball.
Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / November 10
Rays Free Agent Pitcher Predicted to Land $18 Million Deal This Offseason
The Tampa Bay Rays have started up the offseason, and the team has already started to make some moves to shape what the roster is going to look like in 2026. Coming into the winter, the Rays figured to be an active team both in free agency and the trade market.
Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / November 9
Rays Predicted To Address Glaring Outfield Need Signing Royals Veteran Free Agent
The Tampa Bay Rays have a few positions that they are looking to upgrade this offseason to improve their lineup’s offensive production. Catcher has been a necessity essentially since their inception and continues to be a hole that needs to be filled.
Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / November 9
Rays Breakout Slugger Was Easy Selection As Team's MVP This Season
The Tampa Bay Rays didn’t find a ton of success this past season, winning only 77 games. However, there were plenty of bright spots, including a true breakout performance by one of their young sluggers.
Adrian Houser News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / November 9
Rays Predicted To Lose Adrian Houser in Free Agency to AL West Squad
The Tampa Bay Rays have already been busy this offseason, shaking up their roster, creating room for players to come off the 60-day injured list and rejoin the 40-man roster.
Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / November 9
Key Position Surprisingly Named as a Need for the Rays This Offseason
The Tampa Bay Rays are seeking to have a strong offseason and get back into contention in 2026 after missing the playoffs last year. It was a bit of a frustrating campaign for the team in 2025, with the campaign being a bit of a tale of two seasons.
Tampa Bay Rays News / Last Word On Sports / November 7
Rays Surprisingly Decline Option on Veteran Closer
Well, that registers as a bit of a surprise. The Tampa Bay Rays declined the contract option on veteran reliever Pete Fairbanks minutes before the deadline on Thursday.
Joe Maddon News / MLB on ClutchPoints / November 7
Rays legend Joe Maddon stumps for a new ballpark in Tampa
The Tampa Bay Rays have had anything but an ideal home stadium situation for years. The situation reached a head last year when they were forced to play their home games at Steinbrenner Field in Tampa because Hurricane Milton had ripped the roof of Tropicana Field.
Tampa Bay Rays News / Last Word On Sports / November 6
Rays Pick Up Contract Options on Two Middle Infielders
The Tampa Bay Rays executed the most straightforward part of their offseason. There will be plenty of difficult decisions in the upcoming months. They picked up the contract options of two infielders, which give them plenty of flexibility in determining the best path forward.
Tampa Bay Rays News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 6
Rays decline option on reliever Pete Fairbanks
Fairbanks has been one of the better late-game arms in the sport over the past six seasons. He carries a 2.87 earned run average in nearly 250 innings going back to the start of the 2020 season.
Tampa Bay Rays News / MLB on ClutchPoints / November 6
Rays news: Tampa Bay makes option decisions on Taylor Walls, Brandon Lowe
After missing the playoffs for the second straight season, the Tampa Bay Rays are now plotting out their offseason. Those plans started with a pair of crucial contract decisions.
Taylor Walls News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 6
Rays exercise option on veteran infielder
The Rays and infielder Taylor Walls are in agreement on a deal for the 2026 season.
MLB News / Yardbarker / November 5
Yankees offseason blueprint: Best-case lineup scenario features Bo Bichette, Kyle Tucker
The New York Yankees learned a hard truth this postseason: building an offense around pure power doesn’t always lead to consistent run production. Against elite playoff pitching, that approach often produces more strikeouts than scoring.
Junior Caminero News / Yardbarker / November 3
Why the Phillies could ditch Alec Bohm and target Rays star Junior Caminero
Entering the offseason, the Philadelphia Phillies must shake things up after running mostly the same roster back for three consecutive years and suffering three straight exits short of the World Series.
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