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On YouTubeTampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / February 17
Rays Relief Pitcher Reportedly Drawing Trade Interest Around MLB
The Tampa Bay Rays were incredibly active this offseason when it came to shaking up their roster via trades. They were part of nine different trades this offseason, as shared by Jim Bowden of The Athletic (subscription required) in his recent report cards piece.
Tampa Bay Rays News / DRaysBay / February 17
Which prospects are you most looking forward to seeing this Spring? 
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.
Tampa Bay Rays News / Last Word On Sports / February 16
Rays Have Multiple Options at Shortstop This Season
As spring training games draw near, there are a multitude of positions that are up in the air for the Tampa Bay Rays, with plenty of competition expected in camp and throughout the beginning of the season.
The 'Live-Ball Era strikeout leaders' quiz
How many of the 36 MLB pitchers with 2,500 or more strikeouts in the Live-Ball Era (since 1920) can you name in five minutes?
Tampa Bay Rays News / Last Word On Sports / February 16
Potential Trade Returns for Rays Lefty Reliever
As spring training nears, news abounds about one of the key contributors to the Tampa Bay Rays’ bullpen, Garrett Cleavinger, who has been rumored to be “drawing trade interest,” according to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic.
25 MLB players that could be traded during the 2026 season
The 2026 MLB season is right around the corner, and it is never too early to start thinking about how it might unfold. Seemingly, every year, we have a decent handle on who should contend and who is likely to struggle, which makes looking ahead to the trade deadline inevitable.
Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / February 16
Rays' Former All-Star Pitcher Will Be X-Factor for Team This Season
With spring training right around the corner for the Tampa Bay Rays, the team will be hopeful to snap a little playoff drought. However, in order to do
Garrett Cleavinger News / DRaysBay / February 16
Rays LHP Garrett Cleavinger drawing trade interest
Ken Rosenthal at The Athletic dropped a surprising note that the Rays lone lefty reliever Garrett Cleavinger is evidently drawing strong trade interest this week, in sourcing likely derived from a couple teams pushing for the acquisition.
Tampa Bay Rays News / DRaysBay / February 16
What was your favorite part of FanFest?
The Rays new owners penned a Valentine’s Day card in their own unique way this year, hosting this season’s FanFest in tents outside Tropicana Field. Those
Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / February 16
Breaking Down Rays' Biggest Question Heading into Spring Training
Pitchers and catchers have arrived for the Tampa Bay Rays, and they will be starting up spring training very soon. However, this team has quite a few questions that need to be answered in the coming weeks. It was a very busy offseason for the Rays as expected.
Tampa Bay Rays News / DRaysBay / February 16
Which player will take a leap this season?
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.
Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / February 15
Rays Prospect's Slump Is Misleading and Won't Continue for This Reason
Just a year ago, the FanGraphs top-10 prospect rankings for the Tampa Bay Rays featured names that fans envision as the foundation of the franchise. Carson Williams, Chandler Simpson, and Brody Hopkins were the obvious highlights, but further down at number seven is a name that seems strangely out of place now.
25 MLB players who have the most to prove in 2026
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.
Tampa Bay Rays News / MLB Trade Rumors / February 15
Rays’ Garrett Cleavinger Drawing Trade Interest
Teams interested in left-handed bullpen help have been calling the Rays about Garrett Cleavinger, The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal writes. There isn’t any indication that a deal is close, and Rosenthal didn’t specify any clubs in pursuit of Cleavinger’s services.
Tampa Bay Rays News / ESPN / February 15
Macclesfield's Rooney: 'Ambition' to manage higher
John Rooney is clear in his ambition to manage at the highest level possible but he wants to go on that journey with Macclesfield.
Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / February 15
Rays' Potential Leadoff Hitter Will Have Something to Prove in 2026
With spring training set to start soon for the Tampa Bay Rays, the team will be hoping to be better than they were in 2025. In order to accomplish that, they will need some players to step up. This winter, the Rays were extremely active as both a buyer and a seller.
Jacob Melton News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / February 14
Jacob Melton Can Become Impact Performer for Rays Improving Key Stat
The Tampa Bay Rays lineup is going to look a lot different in 2026 than it did when the 2025 season came to a close. Easily the biggest change will no longer be having Brandon Lowe at second base.
Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / February 14
Rays Might Regret Not Adding More to Unit That Needed Upgrades This Winter
With pitchers and catchers reporting for the Tampa Bay Rays, spring training is right around the corner for them. It was a very busy offseason for the Rays this winter.
Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / February 14
Former All-Star Slugger Will Have Something to Prove With Rays in 2026
As the Tampa Bay Rays get set for the start of spring training, this will be a team that has a lot of new faces following a busy offseason. However, some of those new players will be trying to prove something. Following a disappointing campaign in 2025, the Rays came into the offseason looking to shake things up.
Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / February 13
Breaking Down if Rays Can Surprise Everyone With Strong Campaign in 2026
With pitchers and catchers starting to report, the Tampa Bay Rays will be excited to get back on the field and try to compete in the American League East. This winter, the AL East did not disappoint when it came to making moves.
Tampa Bay Rays News / Just Baseball / February 12
A Team in Transition: How the Tampa Bay Rays Could Shape the 2026 Season
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.
Shane McClanahan News / MLB on ClutchPoints / February 12
Rays’ Shane McClanahan gets 100% real on constant injury concerns — ‘It sucked’
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.
Carson Williams News / Just Baseball / February 12
Why Carson Williams Is Baseball’s Next Star Shortstop
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.
Brett Wisely News / MLB Trade Rumors / February 10
Rays Trade Brett Wisely Back To Braves
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.
Tampa Bay Rays News / Last Word On Sports / February 10
Rays Round Out Starting Rotation with Versatile, Dependable Veteran
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.
Rob Manfred News / MLB Trade Rumors / February 5
Rays release renderings of proposed ballpark site
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.
MLB News / Yardbarker / February 3
Mariners getting needed bat in All-Star Brendon Donovan via three-team deal with Cardinals, Rays
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.
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