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Red Sox Trading for Former All-Star Pitcher Makes Things More Challenging for Rays

While the offseason has been relatively quiet in free agency, there have been some major trades already that have shaken things up. For the Tampa Bay Rays, a recent move by a division rival is far from ideal. Coming into the winter, the Rays knew that their division was going to be aggressive in trying to make improvements.

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Rays sign former Reds outfielder

The Rays are in agreement on a one-year, major league contract with outfielder Jake Fraley, reports Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / November 25

Rays Have New Emerging Future Star Atop Team's Prospect Rankings

Notoriously, the Tampa Bay Rays have done a great job of developing young pitching talent, sometimes taking on players who didn’t pan out with previous franchises and turning them into useful pieces on the Major League roster.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / November 25

Rays Seen as a Team That Desperately Needs to Upgrade Key Position

With the offseason underway, there haven’t been too many splashes just yet in free agency, and the Tampa Bay Rays are seeking ways to improve as the dust

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The 'Most home runs by a switch hitter' quiz

A Major League switch hitter has hit at least 35 home runs on 35 occasions in MLB history. How many of the switch hitters to reach that milestone can you name in five minutes?

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Tampa Bay Rays News / DRaysBay / November 25

Baseball America’s 2026 top ten Tampa Bay Rays prospects

It is officially prospect season in the baseball world. Baseball America has released their list of the top ten prospects in the Tampa Bay Rays system

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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 / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / November 25

Rays Make Multiple Worthwhile Additions to Roster With Spring Training Invites

The Tampa Bay Rays have been incredibly busy recently, churning out their roster, leaving no stone unturned when it comes to finding talent for their organization.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Last Word On Sports / November 25

New Rays Ownership Gets Early Win on Tropicana Field Repairs

The Tampa Bay Rays are one of a handful of MLB teams that recently changed ownership. Each of the clubs had varying circumstances, but those teams seem to be improving at varying degrees.

Tampa Bay Rays News / New Baseball Media / November 25

2025 MLB Season Recap: Tampa Bay Rays

Well, it was an interesting year for the Tampa Bay Rays in 2025. Generally shielded from the elements in Florida, the Rays played all of last season in Steinbrenner Field.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / November 24

Rays Shrewdly Settled for $1.05 Million With Relief Pitcher To Avoid Arbitration

The Tampa Bay Rays came into the MLB offseason with a full plate of tasks when it came to their roster. There wasn’t a team in baseball that had as many arbitration-eligible players as the Rays.

Junior Caminero News / Athlon Sports / November 24

Rays 3B Junior Caminero Announces Personal News on Monday

The Tampa Bay Rays finished the season with a losing record for the second straight year. Despite the disappointing end, Tampa Bay saw a new player emerge as the face of the franchise: third baseman Junior Caminero.

MLB News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / November 24

Rangers' Free Agent Outfielder Could Solve Problem for Rays This Offseason

The Tampa Bay Rays will be seeking some upgrades to help their lineup this winter, and one area specifically should be addressed. Coming into the offseason, the Rays are hopeful to keep pace in the American League East despite having a lower payroll than the rest of the division.

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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 24

Early Opening Day Lineup Predictions for Rays Leaves a Lot To Be Desired

The Tampa Bay Rays have a few areas of need on their roster that they would love to address this offseason. Outfield, catcher and a versatile infielder have been identified as the biggest needs.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / November 23

Rays Reportedly Open to Bringing Back Veteran Outfielder at Lower Price Tag

The Tampa Bay Rays made several moves with their roster the last few days ahead of the deadline to protect prospects from the Rule 5 Draft by adding them to the 40-man roster.

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Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / November 23

Rays Named Potential Landing Spot for Non-Tendered Rangers Former All-Star

The Tampa Bay Rays have a few pressing needs on their roster that they are going to look to address this offseason. Notoriously frugal, don’t expect that to change this winter despite the presence of a new ownership group.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / November 23

Talented Rays Pitcher Could Be Ready for Roster Spot on Opening Day

The Tampa Bay Rays have entered the offseason with the franchise already making a number of important decisions and some corresponding moves as well. To start the winter, the Rays sent a bit of a shockwave to the league when they elected not to pick up the team option on closer Pete Fairbanks.

Kodai Senga News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / November 23

Hypothetical Trade Package With Mets Has Rays Taking Worthwhile Risk on Kodai Senga

The Tampa Bay Rays have some work to do with their roster this offseason if they want any chance of competing for a playoff spot in what is turning into a loaded American League.

MLB News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / November 22

Marlins Could Be Potential Landing Spot for Rays' Free Agent Pitcher

With the offseason starting to heat up, the Tampa Bay Rays have already been busy on the trade market. As new ownership looks for the long-term home for the Rays, Tropicana Field has a roof back on, and Tampa Bay will at least be back in their home for the 2026 campaign.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / November 22

Former MLB Executive Labels This Position as Biggest Need for Rays

With the offseason underway, the Tampa Bay Rays have been very busy starting to plan what the roster is going to look like for the upcoming season. As expected, coming into the winter, the Rays have been very active, making a lot of moves to free up some payroll and try to improve the team at the same time.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / November 22

Rays Have No Surprises With Two Outfielders Being Non-Tendered

With another offseason milestone coming and going for the Tampa Bay Rays, there were no surprises this time, unlike with the team option deadline. Not too long ago, what appeared to be easy decisions for the Rays became a bit more difficult, and the team shocked everyone when they elected not to pick up the option for closer Pete Fairbanks.

Adrian Houser News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / November 22

Rays Free Agent Pitcher Adrian Houser Receives Shocking Opening Day Prediction

The Tampa Bay Rays don’t have too many players from their 2025 roster who are hitting free agency this offseason that they will have to replace. Starting pitcher Adrian Houser was the only Major League player hitting the market when the season concluded.

MLB News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / November 22

Rays Predicted to Land Mets Starting Pitcher in Trade This Offseason

The Tampa Bay Rays have started the winter with a good amount of moves so far to start to set their roster for the upcoming season. With free agency in full swing, the Rays are hoping to be able to make a couple of savvy moves to improve the team for the 2026 campaign.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Last Word On Sports / November 21