While the Tampa Bay Rays failed to capture their first World Series title last week, 2026 was still a success for the franchise. Winning their third AL pennant in team history capped off an outstanding campaign.
Last offseason, the Rays had a club option for Taylor Walls. There was some uncertainty at the time if the Rays would choose to go with Walls for the 2026 campaign with Carson Williams seemingly ready to take over.
The Tampa Bay Rays do not need to apologize for reaching the World Series. They need to make sure their next trip ends differently. A 98-win season, an American League East championship and a pennant established that Tampa Bay’s foundation works.
The Tampa Bay Rays had one of the best seasons in franchise history in 2026, winning the American League East with 98 victories and earning the No. 1 seed in the postseason.
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It was only a few short days ago that the Tampa Bay Rays‘ 2026 season came to an end. A Game 5 defeat at Tropicana Field marked the end of what had been a remarkable season for the Rays.
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The Tampa Bay Rays secured ace right-hander Drew Rasmussen for the 2027 season by picking up his $20 million club option on Saturday. Rasmussen, 31, produced a career year in helping the Rays win the American League pennant.
The Rays have completed Yandy Diaz’s contract for 2027, per Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times. The slugger had a $10MM club option for next season that turned into a guaranteed $13MM deal if he reached 500 plate appearances.
9:05pm CT: The Rays will receive cash in the trade, per Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times. 8:39pm CT: The Astros have acquired right-hander Evan Reifert in a deal with the Rays, per Robert Murray of FanSided.
The Rays have exercised ace right-hander Drew Rasmussen’s club option for 2027, per a team announcement. Rasmussen is in line to earn $20MM next season.
The Rays announced that they have declined mutual options on right-hander Nick Martinez and outfielder Cedric Mullins. Both are now free agents. It was reported earlier that Martinez had turned down his end of his option.
The 2026 MLB season was historic in many ways. These 25 records were broken during the season.
Right-handed starting pitcher Nick Martinez has made a decision regarding his mutual option with the Tampa Bay Rays.
The Milwaukee Brewers became the latest team to win their first championship after defeating the Tampa Bay Rays, another team who was looking for their first title, in the World Series on Wednesday. So, who's next?
The Milwaukee Brewers won the World Series for the first time in franchise history with a 4-1 win over the Tampa Bay Rays on Wednesday night at Tropicana Field, and Rays pitcher Drew Rasmussen had some strong praise for the victors.
Ken Rosenthal is still not doing his reputation very many favors.
Chourio's postseason production followed the best regular season of his short career.
Right-hander Drew Rasmussen is hoping to get another chance to pitch in the 2026 World Series.
The Brewers and Rays will play Game 5 on Wednesday night at Tropicana Field, and Milwaukee will try once again to clinch the World Series.
The Tampa Bay Rays still have life.
If only Joey Ortiz hadn't underthrown first base.
Chourio is only 22, but he's already etched his name in the World Series annals.
The Tampa Bay Rays got a Hamburger Helper during Tuesday’s game. Tampa Bay hosted the Milwaukee Brewers for Game 4 of the 2026 World Series on Tuesday.
It’s fitting that Jackson Chourio’s middle name is Bryan. His father, Jackson Chourio Sr., gave the Brewers outfielder that second name after NBA great Kobe Bryant.
The Tampa Bay Rays are suddenly in a win-or-go-home scenario after the Milwaukee Brewers won Game 3 of the World Series 10-1 on Monday night in St. Petersburg.
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Liam Hicks came into the 2026 World Series for the Tampa Bay Rays as the first Canadian-born catcher to start a World Series game since Larry McLean did for the New York Giants in 1913.
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