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MLB rumors: The only Oriole not on the trading block, Rays' Drew Rasmussen plan and Astros add to manager hunt

Here are the latest MLB trade and free agency rumors for Wednesday, Nov. 4

Drew Rasmussen News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 4

Neander: Rays Have “Every Intention Right Now” Of Holding Drew Rasmussen

The Rays’ biggest question this offseason is whether to trade ace Drew Rasmussen. Tampa Bay had an easy call to exercise his $20MM option after what’ll almost certainly be the righty’s second straight top 10 finish in Cy Young balloting.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / November 3

Erik Neander Puts To Rest Trade Rumors for Rays All-Star

The Tampa Bay Rays are a team that many people are going to be keeping an eye on this offseason. After winning the American League East and the AL Pennant in 2026, the team has solidified itself as one of the best in MLB.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'World Series MVPs' quiz

MLB has awarded the World Series MVP since 1955. How many of these players can you name in six minutes?

The 'NLCS MVPs' quiz

The 'Last MVP by MLB team 'quiz

The 'Platinum Glove winners since 2011' quiz

Tampa Bay Rays News / DRaysBay / November 2

Tampa Bay Rays exercise 2027 option for Drew Rasmussen

Drew Rasmussen is set to become the highest paid player in franchise history. Prior to the start of the 2025 season, the Rays signed Rasmussen to a two year deal with a team option for the 2027 season.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

25 MLB prospects who will make an impact in 2027

The 2026 MLB season was driven by top performances from young players, and the crop of young talent in the minors has never been greater. These 25 prospects could emerge as top MLB players in 2027.

Athletics News / Lookout Landing / November 1

Mariners News: Drew Rasmussen, Luis Severino, and Nick Pivetta

Apologies for the late publication readers. I wrote the whole text and forgot to hit send. Classic blunder. I owe everyone a crisp autumn apple. I hope everyone enjoyed their Halloween.

Drew Rasmussen News / Field Level Media / November 1

Rays exercise $20M option on star RHP Drew Rasmussen for 2027

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.

Tampa Bay Rays News / MLB on ClutchPoints / October 31

Rays make obvious $20 million Drew Rasmussen decision after World Series

The Tampa Bay Rays are now focused on the MLB offseason after losing to the Milwaukee Brewers in the World Series. The Rays have questions to answer in their starting rotation with both Freddy Peralta and Nick Martinez set to enter MLB free agency.

Tampa Bay Rays News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 31

Rays Exercise Club Option On Drew Rasmussen

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.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

25 records that were broken during the 2026 MLB season

The 2026 MLB season was historic in many ways. These 25 records were broken during the season.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / October 31

Two Rays Players Selected to All-Postseason Team, Four Were Honorable Mentions

The 2026 MLB postseason is complete, as the Tampa Bay Rays fell to the Milwaukee Brewers in five games in the World Series. While the Rays fell short of the ultimate goal, there are multiple player performances from the entire postseason that deserve recognition.

MLB News / Baseball Now / October 29

Rays Ace Has Insanely High Praise For 2026 Brewers After World Series

The Milwaukee Brewers won the World Series four games to one against the Tampa Bay Rays, sealing the deal with a 4-1 win on Wednesday night. The Brewers won the most games in baseball in the regular season, but they did last year too.

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MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / October 29

Drew Rasmussen had a great message for the Brewers after World Series loss

Drew Rasmussen knew he and the Tampa Bay Rays ran into a buzzsaw in the 2026 World Series. The Rays fell short once again on the grandest stage of baseball, as they lost to the Milwaukee Brewers in five games in the 2026 World Series.

MLB News / Yardbarker / October 29

Rays' Drew Rasmussen has massive praise for Brewers after World Series

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.

Rays manager Kevin Cash at center of another controversial World Series pitching move

Jackson Chourio achieves World Series rarity despite Brewers' loss in Game 4

Brewers' Game 4 loss prevents them from matching postseason record co-owned by Yankees, White Sox

Brewers now among baseball's top powers with first World Series title

The 'Last 10-K Playoff game by team' quiz

MLB News / Yardbarker / October 29

Kevin Cash at center of another controversial World Series move

Rays manager Kevin Cash at center of another controversial World Series pitching move

From a big-picture perspective, it is really hard to find much fault with Tampa Bay Rays manager Kevin Cash. The team has been wildly successful during

Brewers now among baseball's top powers with first World Series title

Brewers finally shed bridesmaid label after winning World Series

Brewers' William Contreras named World Series MVP after stellar performance

Brewers' Jacob Misiorowski can join elite company after World Series win

The 'World Series Game 1 starters' quiz

MLB News / Viva El Birdos / October 28

World Series Game Discussion: Brewers vs Rays Game 5 Wednesday

After an extra innings thriller won by the Rays Tuesday night, it’s game 5 of the World Series as the Brewers will try again to lock down a championship with Jacob Misiorowski on the mound.

MLB News / Yardbarker / October 28

Drew Rasmussen to start vs. Brewers in World Series Game 5

Rays' Drew Rasmussen to start against Brewers in World Series Game 5

After saving their season with a 4-3 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers in Game 4 of the 2026 World Series on Tuesday night, the Tampa Bay Rays have decided to start Drew Rasmussen in the fourth game on three days' rest.

Brewers announce Game 5 starter after crushing 12th-inning loss to Rays

Joey Ortiz's throwing error sparks Rays' 12th-inning rally in Game 4 of World Series

Brewers' Game 4 loss prevents them from matching postseason record co-owned by Yankees, White Sox

Jackson Chourio achieves World Series rarity despite Brewers' loss in Game 4

The 'Last 10-K Playoff game by team' quiz

Tampa Bay Rays News / Field Level Media / October 28

Report: Rays tab RHP Drew Rasmussen in must-win Game 5 vs. Brewers

With their season on the line for a second consecutive night, the Tampa Bay Rays named right-hander Drew Rasmussen as their starter for Game 5 of the World Series against the Milwaukee Brewers on Wednesday, the Tampa Bay Times reported.

Tampa Bay Rays News / MLB on ClutchPoints / October 28

Does Rays’ Drew Rasmussen expect to pitch in World Series Game 5?

With the Tampa Bay Rays winning Game 4 of the World Series against the Milwaukee Brewers in 12 innings, 4-3, the team extends the series, which brings questions about who the ball club will trot out to pitch.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Yardbarker / October 28

Rays still alive in World Series, may turn to Drew Rasmussen for Game 5

Right-hander Drew Rasmussen is hoping to get another chance to pitch in the 2026 World Series.

Brewers' Joey Ortiz's throwing error sparks Rays' 12th-inning rally in Game 4 of World Series

Brewers' Game 4 loss prevents them from matching postseason record co-owned by Yankees, White Sox

The 'Last 10-K Playoff game by team' quiz

Tampa Bay Rays News / Oregon State Beavers on SI / October 25

Pro Beavs: Drew Rasmussen Struggles in World Series Start

As his Tampa Bay Rays continued their battle for a World Series championship, former Oregon State Beavers ace Drew Rasmussen took the start on the mound on Saturday night against the Milwaukee Brewers.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Field Level Media / October 24

Rays bank on rested Drew Rasmussen to make difference in Game 2

MILWAUKEE -- The Tampa Bay Rays hope ace right-hander Drew Rasmussen will benefit from an extra day of rest as they look to even the World Series at one win apiece against the Milwaukee Brewers on Saturday.

Tampa Bay Rays News / MLB on ClutchPoints / October 23

Rays’ Drew Rasmussen shows love to Brewers before World Series

The Tampa Bay Rays are preparing to play the Milwaukee Brewers in the World Series. Drew Rasmussen is the Rays’ ace, but he won’t be starting Game 1. Nick Martinez is getting the Game 1 start with Rasmussen expected to pitch in Game 2.

MLB News / Yardbarker / October 21

Five potential difference-makers in the 2026 World Series

Before the Milwaukee Brewers and Tampa Bay Rays meet in only the second Fall Classic of the last 100 years between teams seeking a first World Series title, here are five players who can swing the series.

Biggest question facing Brewers, Rays heading into World Series

Why the Brewers-Rays World Series matchup is special

Three Brewers who have fueled surprising World Series run

Brewers are in the World Series, and Bob Uecker should be calling it

Freddy Peralta had a great message for Milwaukee after winning ALCS MVP

Drew Rasmussen News / Yardbarker / October 18

Drew Rasmussen leads Rays to pivotal Game 5 victory over Guardians

The right-hander helped lead the team to a 3-1 victory over the Cleveland Guardians.

Rays' bats come alive as they even ALCS against Guardians

Guardians burned by massive fielding blunder in Game 4 loss

Brewers move one step closer to first World Series championship

Red Sox could lose Sonny Gray to free agency

Three questions for the Toronto Blue Jays this offseason

MLB News / Yardbarker / October 11

Guardians vs Rays: Breaking down the 2026 season series

The 2026 American League Championship Series is officially set, and it will be between the AL Central champion Cleveland Guardians and the AL East champion Tampa Bay Rays.

Biggest question facing Guardians, Rays heading into ALCS

Guardians expose White Sox's biggest flaw en route to ALCS

Rays confirm top starter not returning for postseason

The 'MLB K leaders since 1995' quiz

MLB News / Yardbarker / October 4

Freddy Peralta hopes to follow in Drew Rasmussen's footsteps in Game 2 of ALDS

Minutes after watching teammate Drew Rasmussen win a 1-0 thriller over the New York Yankees in Game 1 of the American League Division Series on Saturday night, Tampa Bay Rays right-hander Freddy Peralta was informed that he was pitching Game 2 of the series on Monday.

Rasmussen flirts with no-hitter in Game 1 of ALDS against Yankees

Rasmussen shows Yankees who's boss in Game 1

Why Chandler Simpson is Rays' most improved player

Aaron Boone had telling remark on Austin Well’s blunder vs. Rays

Cam Schlittler to bring the noise as Yankees eye rebound at Rays

MLB News / Yardbarker / October 3