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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 / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / January 4
Rays' Talented Prospect Could Be Ready to Make Impact in 2026
With the offseason continuing on for the Tampa Bay Rays, the team will be continuing to make some improvements to a couple of key areas. However, they will be hoping some of their internal players take a step forward as well. After a disappointing finish to the 2025 season, the Rays came into the winter as a team that was seeking to improve.
Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / January 4
Rays Upgrading Multiple Positions Is Biggest Looming Question
The Tampa Bay Rays have been very busy this winter, but there is still work to be done for the franchise. So far, it has been a bit of a mixed bag for the Rays.
The 'Active MLB home run leaders' quiz
How many of the most prolific power hitters in baseball today can you name in 5 minutes?
MLB News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / January 4
Angels Slugger Seen as Logical Fit for Rays This Offseason in Free Agency
It has been a hectic winter for the Tampa Bay Rays, and with a few months to go before spring training, there is still more work to do. One of the most pressing needs will be to replace production from recently traded players. With a desire to compete in 2026, it was a bit surprising to see the Rays elect to trade both Brandon Lowe and Shane Baz.
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 3
Newly Acquired Prospect Will Be Player to Watch for Rays This Spring
The Tampa Bay Rays are continuing to proceed through the offseason and have now had a little bit of a lull after a busy start to the winter. Coming into the offseason, the Rays figured to be a team that was going to be pretty active, and they haven’t disappointed.
Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / January 2
Rays Seen as Logical Fit in Free Agency for Former Twins All-Star Slugger
The Tampa Bay Rays have had a busy offseason so far, but there is plenty of work still to be done. With a number of free agents still available, it makes sense for them to try and sign someone to help replace production.
MLB News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / January 2
Rays Predicted to Sign Astros' Free Agent Catcher to Improve Lineup
With the offseason continuing to roll on for the Tampa Bay Rays with the new year here, the team still has numerous questions that will need answering. It has been a hectic winter for the Rays so far.
Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / January 2
Rays' Star Slugger Predicted to Have AL MVP Caliber Season in 2026
The Tampa Bay Rays are getting set for the start of a new year, and while there are still things for the franchise to accomplish, they have to be excited about the future with a budding superstar on the roster. It has certainly been an eventful offseason so far for the Rays.
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 / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / January 1
Rays Recent Draft Pick Preparing To Make Highly-Anticipated Professional Debut
The Tampa Bay Rays have infused a ton of young talent into their organization a few weeks ago with two major trades. First, it was All-Star second baseman Brandon Lowe finally being on the move.
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 / DRaysBay / January 1
DRaysBay’s Top Ten Articles for 2025 
At the start of every year, we like to take a look backward at the year gone by to see which moments resonated the most for Rays fans and our broader readership.
Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / January 1
Two AL East Powerhouses Have Left Door Open for Rays With Quiet Offseasons So Far
With the new year here for the Tampa Bay Rays, the franchise will be focused on making some more improvements this offseason and getting ready for 2026.
Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / January 1
Rays' Star Slugger Could Get Even Better Following Breakout Campaign
With the new year here for the Tampa Bay Rays, the team will be excited to get through the rest of the offseason and into 2026. Even though they have seen
Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / December 31
Rays Believe Talented Slugger Can Bounce Back From Recent Struggles
With the new year almost here, the Tampa Bay Rays are focused on trying to improve and get their team set up for 2026. It has certainly been an eventful offseason for the Rays, who have been very active this winter.
MLB News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / December 31
Rays Could Be Hard-Pressed To Compete in Al East With Orioles Aggressiveness
The Tampa Bay Rays are going to be at a disadvantage compared to their American League East rivals when it comes to spending power. They don’t have the means to be aggressive in free agency, shopping near the top of the market as the New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox notoriously have.
Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / December 31
Rays Hard-Throwing Pitching Prospect Ready To Break Out This Upcoming Season
If there is one thing that the Tampa Bay Rays have been good at in recent years, it is developing pitchers. They have turned into a pitching factory, bringing aboard hurlers who many have struggled at previous stops and turning them into productive players at the Major League level.
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.
Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / December 30
Rays Recent Trade Acquisition Drumming Up a Lot of Excitement Heading Into Pro Debut
The Tampa Bay Rays have made some major moves this offseason that can be argued to have set the franchise back a little bit for the 2026 season. But there is no denying that their long-term outlook is great.
Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / December 30
Rays' Talented Outfielder Predicted To Have Breakout Season in 2026
With the start of the new year almost here for the Tampa Bay Rays, the franchise will be starting to plan out what 2026 is going to look like. So far this winter, the Rays have been very busy in both free agency and on the trade market.
Tampa Bay Rays News / Last Word On Sports / December 27
Why The Rays Aren’s Rebuilding
The Tampa Bay Rays’ offseason strategy is always hard to pin down. They historically engage in buying and selling at the same time. Only this franchise would trade Blake Snell in the same offseason after they made a surprise run to the World Series.
Pete Fairbanks News / Yardbarker / December 24
Marlins show willingness to spend by adding RP Pete Fairbanks
The Marlins have made a significant addition.
Tampa Bay Rays News / Just Baseball / December 22
What Do the Rays Still Need to Add This Offseason?
The 2025 campaign was a weird one for the Tampa Bay Rays, who called a minor league ballpark home all year. As we march on through the offseason, the team has a new owner and seems to be inching closer to finalizing plans to return to Tropicana Field to start the 2026 season.
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
Shane McClanahan 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.
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