With spring training set to start soon for the Tampa Bay Rays, the team will be excited to see what they can accomplish in 2026. However, one of the main things they will be keeping an eye on is the health of a key player. Despite being a team with a low payroll, the Rays are a franchise that prides themselves on being able to compete.
The Tampa Bay Rays are getting set for the start of spring training, and there will be plenty of questions that the team will need to answer quickly. This winter, the Rays were both a buyer and a seller.
With spring training underway, Tampa Bay Rays fans are getting to see some of the new faces on the roster for the first time. The newest acquisition that has jumped right into action is pitcher Nick Martinez.
The Tampa Bay Rays have done a great job of restocking their minor league system with high-upside players this offseason. In a bit of a surprising turn of events, they operated as a team that knew contention might be another year or two away.
The Tampa Bay Rays are living in between eras. The 2020 club that stormed to the World Series feels distant now — a group defined by overwhelming pitching depth, matchup advantages, and structural edge.
The new MLB season brings opportunities as players head into their walk years and try to rebound from subpar performances. These 25 players stand out heading into 2026.
With Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Shane McClanahan landing a $3.6 million contract to avoid arbitration, the 28-year-old is looking to bounce back after a myriad of injuries.
With pitchers and catchers starting to report around baseball, the start of spring training is right around the corner for the Tampa Bay Rays. As the team heads into the new year, they will be hopeful that one unit in particular will be strong.
A shining light will soon cascade upon the Tampa Bay Rays’ infield in 2026. Junior Caminero and Jonathan Aranda are among baseball’s best power hitters, while Gavin Lux looks to resurrect his career after a trade from the Reds.
With the regular season right around the corner for the Tampa Bay Rays, the team is starting to take shape for 2026. As spring training starts to get rolling, the Rays will be actively trying to figure out how all of the new faces will fit into their plan for the upcoming season.
The Tampa Bay Rays had to make some changes with their coaching staff this offseason because of other organizations hiring people away. Their biggest loss was Blake Butera, who the Washington Nationals named as their manager.
With pitchers and catchers starting to report and spring training kicking into gear, the Tampa Bay Rays will be hopeful for a strong season in 2026. For the last two years, the Rays have missed the playoffs following a consistent streak of being a contender.
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.
The Tampa Bay Rays are getting set for the start of spring training, with pitchers and catchers starting to arrive. With the offseason finally starting
DRaysBay works best as a place for community and conversation. Accordingly, in the lead up to the new season, we are posting “Daily Questions” in the month of February.
The Braves announced they’ve reacquired infielder Brett Wisely from the Rays for cash. Atlanta placed reliever Joe Jiménez on the 60-day injured list with what they termed a “left articular cartilage injury” to open a spot on the 40-man roster.
With pitchers and catchers starting to report to camp, the start of the regular season is right around the corner for the Tampa Bay Rays. However, there is still a key position that is a bit of a concern. As the offseason starts to wind down for the Rays, it has been a very busy couple of months.
The Rays have announced the promotional schedule for the 2026 season. Each item will be made available to the first 10,000 fans in attendance. As is tradition: The first is a schedule magnet presented by Orlando Health at the Rays Home Opener at Tropicana Field (April 6) against the Chicago Cubs.
There have been a lot of talented players to take the field for the Tampa Bay Rays, but Evan Longoria is in a league of his own. When taking a look at the Rays' all-time lists, Longoria pops up more than any player.
The Tampa Bay Rays are gearing up for a spring training showdown of the ages to determine who will claim the starting outfield spots, and another name just joined the mix.
The Rays appear to have a full projected rotation. Of course, no modern baseball franchise only uses five starting pitchers over the course of the regular season.
Shane McClanahan carved out a reputation as one of the best young starting pitchers in the MLB over his first three seasons. However, the 28-year-old left-hander has not taken the mound for the Tampa Bay Rays since the middle of the 2023 campaign.
The Tampa Bay Rays are entering the point at which the offseason activity is coming to a close. It’s all about who you’ve got and what they can do with that opportunity.
The Tampa Bay Rays endured an extremely challenging 2025 campaign. It began in November 2024, when Hurricane Milton caused heavy damage to Tropicana Field in St.
The Rays announced that they have designated infielder Brett Wisely for assignment. That’s the corresponding move for them to acquire outfielder Víctor Mesa Jr.
The Rays have new owners and the major order of business is to build a new stadium. It was reported last month that the club had signed a non-binding memorandum of understanding with the board of trustees at Hillsborough College as the club pursues the college’s Dale Mabry campus.
The Seattle Mariners had been looking for another bat in the lineup, with president of baseball operations Jerry Dipoto hinting that a trade was in the works. That deal came together on Monday.