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On YouTubePete Fairbanks News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / December 18
MLB Insider Believes Rays' Pete Fairbanks Will Receive Multi-Year Deal
The Tampa Bay Rays are heading into the holiday season with still several needs to address. Recently, one of their free agents has remained the top option at his position. It has been a busy winter for the Rays so far, with the team making a number of moves to try to position themselves for success in 2025.
MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / December 18
White Sox acquire outfielder in trade with Rays
The Chicago White Sox and Tampa Bay Rays have agreed on a trade on Thursday afternoon. This trade will certainly go under the radar; however, the White Sox are hoping that this addition can benefit the future of the team.
Tristan Peters News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 18
Rays Trade Tristan Peters To White Sox
The Rays traded outfielder Tristan Peters to the White Sox for cash or a player to be named later, according to announcements from both clubs. Tampa Bay had designated Peters for assignment on Tuesday when they finalized their two-year deal with Steven Matz.
The 'Active MLB home run leaders' quiz
How many of the most prolific power hitters in baseball today can you name in 5 minutes?
Ryan Pepiot News / Just Baseball / December 18
Ryan Pepiot Is One Tweak Away From Frontline Starter Status
As the trade market begins to take shape, Ryan Pepiot is a name that may be more prominent in front office discussions than in public discourse. While he hasn’t yet been labeled a frontline starter, the underlying pitch data suggests a profile that is closer to that tier than surface-level results might indicate.
25 MLB players on the brink of stardom in 2026
The stars were out in full force during the 2025 World Series. From Max Scherzer in Toronto to Freddie Freeman, Mookie Betts, and of course, Shohei Ohtani, in Los Angeles, there was no shortage of the game's best under the brightest lights.
Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / December 18
Rays Starting Pitcher Could Be X-Factor for Franchise Next Season
As the Tampa Bay Rays continue to try to improve this offseason, one of the most important things for the franchise might be the health of a key player. It has been a busy winter for the Rays, who are trying to get back into playoff contention in 2026.
Santiago Suarez News / DRaysBay / December 18
2025 Draysbay Community Prospect Review: Santiago Suarez 
Prior to the start of each season, the Draysbay community takes part in an excercise in which the top prospects in the Tampa Bay Rays system are ranked by popular vote.
Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / December 18
Surprise Player Expected To Be Rays' Top Prospect Next Season
With the offseason rolling on for the Tampa Bay Rays, the team is continuing to try to find ways to improve. Coming into the offseason, the Rays knew that they would have some work to do to keep up with other teams in the American League East.
Tampa Bay Rays News / Last Word On Sports / December 17
Rays Might Move Veteran to Outfield if Major Trade is Made
The Tampa Bay Rays are engaged in trade negotiations with the Arizona Diamondbacks regarding Ketel Marte. The Diamondbacks will certainly demand a hefty return.
Steven Matz News / MLB on ClutchPoints / December 17
Why Steven Matz is ‘excited’ after signing with Rays
The Tampa Bay Rays recently signed Steven Matz to join their pitching staff. The left-handed reliever spoke on his signing, explaining how he was excited to get a chance to join the Rays rotation, according to an interview with MLB Radio.
Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / December 17
Rays Agree to $3.6 Million Contract With Former All-Star To Avoid Arbitration
The Tampa Bay Rays have been busy this offseason, making some changes to their roster. They had some weaknesses on their roster to address, and have signed a few veterans to help push the team forward.
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 / MLB Trade Rumors / December 17
Rays, Shane McClanahan avoid arbitration
The Rays announced that they’ve signed left-hander Shane McClanahan, who’d been arbitration-eligible, to a contract for the 2026 season.
Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / December 17
Rays Officially Sign Veteran Pitcher to Two-Year, $15 Million Deal
The Tampa Bay Rays made one of their signings official from the winter meetings recently as the team continues to try to improve. It has been a reasonably busy offseason for the Rays as expected, and there are still a lot of areas that the team will likely want to address.
Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / December 17
Rays Should Be in Store for Bounce Back Season From Trade Acquisition on Mound
The Tampa Bay Rays have a massive void at the backend of their bullpen that is going to have to be filled next season. Long-time relief pitcher Pete Fairbanks is no longer the team’s closer.
MLB News / Athlon Sports / December 17
Tampa Bay Rays Make Announcement on Former Boston Red Sox Pitcher
Tampa Bay Rays president of baseball operations Erik Neander confirmed that the Rays will give veteran pitcher Steven Matz a chance to make the Opening Day rotation.
MLB News / Yardbarker / December 16
San Francisco Giants reward Adrian Houser in journey from the scrap heap
The last seven months have likely been a whirlwind for pitcher Adrian Houser.
Robbie Ray News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / December 16
Rays Free Agent Pitcher Agrees to Two-Year, $22 Million Deal With Giants
The Tampa Bay Rays came into the MLB offseason with only one Major League free agent from their 2025 roster hitting the market: starting pitcher Adrian Houser.
Tristan Peters News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 16
Rays Designate Tristan Peters For Assignment
The Rays announced that outfielder Tristan Peters has been designated for assignment. That’s the corresponding move for their signing of left-hander Steven Matz, whose two-year deal is now official.
Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / December 16
Rays Not Trading Star Slugger Would Send Positive Message for Next Season
The Tampa Bay Rays are moving forward this offseason following the conclusion of the winter meetings with a few looming questions surrounding the team. It has been a fairly active offseason thus far for the Rays.
Tampa Bay Rays News / MLB on ClutchPoints / December 16
The Rays’ trade candidate who could significantly impact a contender
The Major League Baseball trade market is heating up, despite the cold temperatures gripping most of the country this winter. Several trade candidates are out there for the taking if the price is right, according to a new MLB.com report.
Pete Fairbanks News / MLB on ClutchPoints / December 16
The reliever getting ‘aggressively’ pursued in free agency
There have been a slew of free agent signings in Major League Baseball this winter, as teams prepare for the 2026 season. Despite that fact, there is still a lot of talent out there looking for a home.
Tampa Bay Rays News / Last Word On Sports / December 13
The Rays Can’t Afford To Fall Too Far Behind In The AL East
The Tampa Bay Rays have the unfortunate circumstance of residing in the AL East and not the AL Central. If the Rays found themselves in the latter, they may find it easier to compete with teams that have similar financial outlooks and roster compositions.
Brandon Lowe News / Just Baseball / December 12
5 Teams That Could Use Brandon Lowe’s Bat the Most
Stop me if you have heard this one before: Brandon Lowe‘s name is coming up in trade rumors. Year after year, we get the report that the Tampa Bay Rays are “shopping” or “actively listening” on their left-handed hitting second baseman, and this year’s Winter Meetings are no different.
MLB News / Athlon Sports / December 12
Phillies announce trade on Wednesday
Recognizing the need to bolster every area of the roster, particularly pitching depth, the Phillies made another move Wednesday.
Wander Franco News / Field Level Media / December 9
Report: New trial ordered for Rays SS Wander Franco in sexual abuse case
A Dominican Republic appeals court ordered a new trial for Wander Franco, less than six months after the Tampa Bay Rays shortstop received a two-year suspended prison sentence for sexual abuse of a minor, the Associated Press reported Tuesday.
MLB News / Yardbarker / December 3
Adding Cedric Mullins gives the Rays a deep outfield
After finishing fourth in the American League East for the second straight season, the Tampa Bay Rays (77-85) needed to rethink their strategy if they were to compete with the rest of the AL East.
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