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On YouTubeTampa Bay Rays News / Last Word On Sports / February 3
Latest Tampa Bay Rays News and Notes
The Tampa Bay Rays’ offseason is coming to an end as pitchers and catchers prepare to report to Spring Training. As per usual, the Rays found themselves in the middle of a few trades, a free agent signing or two, and the hope that further development will propel their young players forward.
MLB News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / February 3
Rays' Newly Acquired Infielder from Mariners Could Play Significant Role
With the offseason continuing for the Tampa Bay Rays, they recently got involved in a blockbuster deal that sent Brendan Donovan of the St. Louis Cardinals to the Seattle Mariners.
Tampa Bay Rays News / MLB on ClutchPoints / February 3
1 last-minute signing Rays must make before spring training
Even though the Tampa Bay Rays didn’t get the catcher they pursued, they have still been active. However, there is one last-minute move the Rays must make before spring training.
The 'MLB active doubles leaders' quiz
How many of the active MLB players with 300 or more doubles in their career can you name in five minutes?
Rob Manfred News / DRaysBay / February 3
Ron DeSantis, Rob Manfred show support for new Rays stadium at Hillsborough College 
Today, Governor DeSantis and MLB Commissioner Manfred gathered with Hillsborough College President Ken Atwater and Rays CEO Ken Babby to show a united front in the effort to build a Rays stadium at the current Hillsborough College site.
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 / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / February 3
Rays Named Ideal Landing Spot for Reunion With Starting Pitcher
With pitchers and catchers set to report soon for the Tampa Bay Rays, their offseason is finally coming to a close. However, adding a little bit more could make some sense before the start of the year. It has been a very busy winter for the Rays, who have made a ton of moves trying to improve the team both for 2026 and in the future.
Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / February 3
Rays Receive Brutal AL East Standings Prediction for Next Season
The Tampa Bay Rays are coming off a 77-win season in 2025, the first time since 2016, when they won 68 games, that they failed to reach the 80-win plateau in a 162-game season.
Ken Waldichuk News / MLB Trade Rumors / February 2
Rays Designate Ken Waldichuk For Assignment
The Rays announced they’ve designated left-hander Ken Waldichuk for assignment. That’s the corresponding 40-man roster move for infielder Ben Williamson, acquired from Seattle in tonight’s three-team trade that sent All-Star utility player Brendan Donovan to the Mariners.
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.
Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / February 2
Former All-Star Catcher Could Be Solid Option for Rays in Free Agency
The Tampa Bay Rays have been very busy this offseason and made a lot of moves, but they have not been able to address one area of need. Coming into the winter, the Rays had a desire to improve and try to snap a two-year playoff drought.
Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / February 1
Rays Predicted to Add New Catcher in Free Agency Before Opening Day
With the start of spring training quickly approaching, the Tampa Bay Rays will be hoping to snap a two-year playoff drought. However, there are still some question marks on the roster. So far this winter, the Rays have been one of the more aggressive teams in terms of making moves.
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 / February 1
Rays' Top Prospect Predicted To Win Starting Job for Opening Day
As the Tampa Bay Rays start to prepare for the start of spring training, they will have some questions that will need to be answered. With the start of the season quickly approaching, most of the major moves for the Rays are likely done.
Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / February 1
Rays' Emerging Star Projected to Replicate Breakout Season in 2026
The Tampa Bay Rays are getting set for pitchers and catchers to report soon, and all eyes will be on a budding star for the franchise. It was a challenging campaign for the Rays in 2025 after the roof was taken off their home stadium due to a Hurricane.
Matt Thaiss News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 31
Red Sox, Matt Thaiss Agree To Minor-League Deal
The Red Sox have agreed to a minor-league deal with catcher Matt Thaiss, according to Andrew Parker of SoxProspects (link via Chris Cotillo of MassLive).
Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / January 31
Rays Star Pitcher Projected for Incredibly Productive Return to Mound
The Tampa Bay Rays' pitching staff is going to look a lot different in 2026 than it did at the end of the 2025 campaign. Closer Pete Fairbanks had his club option declined, which made him a free agent.
Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / January 31
Rays' Top 100 Prospect Has Potential To Be Impact Player in 2026
The Tampa Bay Rays have had a very busy offseason, and the team will be hoping to contend in 2026. As expected, the Rays were a very busy team this winter, making a plethora of moves with both improving for the short-term and the long-term in mind.
Junior Caminero News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / January 31
Junior Caminero Will Make or Break Rays Because of One Statistic
The Tampa Bay Rays are going to have some new faces in their lineup for the 2026 season. Gone is second baseman Brendan Lowe, part of a trade package with outfielder Jake Mangum and right-handed pitcher Mason Montgomery to the Pittsburgh Pirates.
MLB News / Just Baseball / January 31
Top Cardinals’ Prospects Who Could Contribute in 2026
Chaim Bloom’s reign as the head of baseball operations is off to a scorching start, with household names Nolan Arenado, Willson Contreras, and Sonny Gray all being moved to contenders.
Tampa Bay Rays News / New Baseball Media / January 30
Rays’ 2026 Spring Training NRI List Includes Hopkins, Isaac
The Tampa Bay Rays announced their list of 2026 Spring Training non-roster players on January 30. Tampa’s list includes several former first-round hitters, plus several of the team’s rising pitching prospects.
Shane McClanahan News / Last Word On Sports / January 29
What Can the Rays Expect From Shane McClanahan?
A lot has happened since Shane McClanahan last threw a professional pitch for the Tampa Bay Rays. It’s been nearly three years since the native of Maryland was healthy and dominating on the mound.
Tampa Bay Rays News / Stadium Rant / January 27
Why The Tampa Bay Rays Are Poised For A 2026 Resurgence
The Tampa Bay Rays are done accepting mediocrity. After an uncharacteristic stumble in 2025, this organization is resetting with intent, rather than panic.
Tampa Bay Rays News / Last Word On Sports / January 26
Can the Rays Still Bolster Their Catching Depth?
The Tampa Bay Rays have been quiet since the calendar flipped to a new year, but there is still time to bolster the edges of the roster. The options are dwindling, though, and the Rays need to demonstrate a level of aggressiveness.
Tampa Bay Rays News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 25
Finding The Rays’ Closer Replacement
There was a time in the not-so-distant past that Tampa Bay shuffled through closers every season. Manager Kevin Cash took over in 2015. Over the next eight seasons, the club had seven different saves leaders.
Tampa Bay Rays News / Total Pro Sports / January 22
Tampa Bay Rays Issue Key Update On Stadium Status
Tropicana Field’s indefinite shutdown cast serious doubt on the Tampa Bay Rays’ long-term survival after the damage from Hurricane Milton. As a result, the Rays played their home games at Steinbrenner Field last year, the spring training facility of the New York Yankees.
MLB News / Yardbarker / January 14
Team USA adds more pitching depth to roster, but still lacks a closer
Team USA has all the makings of having a dynamic offense heading into the World Baseball Classic.
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