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Here. We. Go. Opening Day has arrived, and at long last, Tampa Bay baseball is back. While the realistic projections of the Rays being the weakest team in a loaded division aren’t exactly false, nothing can dampen the feeling Opening Day brings.

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Rays Starting Pitching Rotation Undervalued in Power Rankings

Opening Day is here for the Tampa Bay Rays, who will begin the 2026 MLB regular season on the road against the St. Louis Cardinals. Heading into the campaign, there are still a few question marks surrounding the team, namely, how good their offense will be.

MLB News / Total Pro Sports / March 26

Rays vs. Cardinals Predictions, Picks & Odds For Opening Day Game 1

Rays vs Cardinals: The Tampa Bay Rays begin their 2026 campaign with a three-game series on the road against the St. Louis Cardinals. The Opening Day contest gets underway at Busch Stadium on Thursday afternoon.

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

4 Rays Players Who Helped Themselves Most in Spring Training

The Tampa Bay Rays wrapped up spring training and are preparing for Opening Day against the St. Louis Cardinals. Over the last month, there was a lot of competition in camp at Port Charlotte.

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

Don't Count Rays Out From Trading for Shortstop

The Tampa Bay Rays are getting set for the start of the season against the St. Louis Cardinals, and the hope is that the 2026 campaign will be a successful

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One storyline to follow for every MLB team in 2026

As Spring Training opens for 2026, all 30 teams have high hopes and big questions. These are the storylines to follow for each team heading into Opening Day.

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Tampa Bay Rays News / DRaysBay / March 25

Rays finalize 26-man roster for 2026 season

The Tampa Bay Rays have officially finalized the 26-man roster for the 2026 season, including six players to the injured list. Here is your 2026 Rays for

Tampa Bay Rays News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 25

Rays Add Cam Booser To 40-Man Roster

The Rays added lefty reliever Cam Booser to their 40-man roster, the team announced. He will not break camp, as the club optioned him to Triple-A Durham.

Tampa Bay Rays News / DRaysBay / March 25

Rays 2026 Hot Takes Roundtable

Opening Day is here tomorrow and the bold predictions are flying in the Slack chat, so I’ve pulled together the hottest takes from masthead. Some are reasonable.

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

Key Roles the Rays Quietly Locked In This Spring

The Tampa Bay Rays are getting set for Opening Day on Thursday against the St. Louis Cardinals, and the team will be hoping for a strong start to the season. This winter, it was no surprise to see that the Rays were one of the most active teams in the league.

Tampa Bay Rays News / DRaysBay / March 25

Four numbers that actually matter in Spring Training: Week Four

Last week we took a look at the improved catching group compared to 2025. With the roster set, it’s a good time to zoom out and evaluate the offense as a whole.

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

Rays' Most Glaring Question at Second Base Before Opening Day

With Opening Day for the Tampa Bay Rays on Thursday against the St. Louis Cardinals, the team will be hoping to start a lengthy road trip to begin the season on a positive note. It has been a very busy offseason for the Rays, and they will be excited to get ready for the start of the season.

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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 / March 24

Rays Make Right Move Naming Their Starting Shortstop for Opening Day

With Opening Day for the Tampa Bay Rays nearly here, the roster is now set for the team following a few decisions made on Tuesday. Since the season is getting ready to go this week, the Rays needed to make their decisions for what the final roster was going to be on Opening Day.

MLB News / Field Level Media / March 24

Brewers acquire RHP Jake Woodford from Rays

The Milwaukee Brewers acquired right-hander Jake Woodford from the Tampa Bay Rays in exchange for a minor league pitcher and cash on Tuesday. Right-hander K.C.

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Ryan Pepiot News / Field Level Media / March 24

Rays RHP Ryan Pepiot (hip) to begin season on IL

Tampa Bay Rays starter Ryan Pepiot will begin the season on the injured list with right hip inflammation, manager Kevin Cash confirmed Tuesday. The 28-year-old right-hander had been scheduled to start Tuesday's spring finale against the Atlanta Braves.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 24

Brewers Acquire Jake Woodford

The Brewers have acquired right-hander Jake Woodford from the Rays, reports Adam McCalvy of MLB.com. It had been reported by Marc Topkin of The Tampa Bay Times that Woodford had triggered the upward mobility clause in his minor league deal with Tampa.

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

Rays Announce Final Five Relief Pitchers for Bullpen Spots

The Tampa Bay Rays had a lot of competition for Opening Day roster spots throughout spring training. The positional group that was up in the air the most throughout camp was the bullpen.

Carson Williams News / Athlon Sports / March 24

Rays Make Bold Call On Carson Williams Ahead Of Opening Day

The Tampa Bay Rays are making one of the more intriguing decisions of Opening Day, and it says a lot about how they view their future. Instead of leaning on experience, they are turning it upside down, handing the starting shortstop job to top prospect Carson Williams to begin the 2026 season.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 24