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TAMPA, Fla. — On Monday night, the Tampa Bay Rays (52-48, fourth in the AL East) will face the Chicago White Sox (35-65, fifth in the AL Central) for the first time in the 2025 regular season.

Tampa Bay Rays News / DRaysBay / June 3

Rays Your Voice: Chandler Simpson demoted, Matt Thaiss acquired

Are these proactive moves by the Rays front office? Chandler Simpson sent down to AAA, Matt Thaiss replaces Ben Rortvedt as the team’s backup catcher, Taylor Walls loses it on an umpire, and Evan Longoria is set to officially retire as a Ray.

Tampa Bay Rays News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 2

Struggling catcher accepts outright assignment with Rays

He had the right to elect free agency but has chosen to accept.

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MLB News / Last Word On Sports / May 27

Rays Add Veteran Matt Thaiss to the Mix with White Sox Trade

The Tampa Bay Rays have struck a deal, albeit a minor deal when all is said and done. The surging Rays are looking for a little help behind the plate, given that their options haven’t been plentiful back there.

Chicago White Sox News / ChiCitySports / May 27

Chicago White Sox ship out veteran catcher for 25-year-old outfielder

The Chicago White Sox thankfully are not the worst team in baseball for the second straight season, conceding that moniker to the Colorado Rockies, who still don’t have 10 wins and it’s almost the end of May.

MLB News / Field Level Media / May 27

Rays obtain veteran C Matt Thaiss from White Sox

The Tampa Bay Rays acquired veteran catcher Matt Thaiss from the Chicago White Sox on Tuesday for minor league outfielder Dru Baker. Thiass, 30, batted .212 (18-for-85) with one homer and eight RBIs in 35 games for the White Sox this season.

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MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 27

Rays acquire catcher from White Sox

The White Sox have traded catcher Matt Thaiss to the Rays for minor league outfielder Dru Baker, according to announcements from both clubs. Since Baker wasn’t on the 40-man, the Rays transferred outfielder Jonny DeLuca to the 60-day injured list in order to open a spot for Thaiss.

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Los Angeles Angels News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / May 16

Angels Castoff Named Top Trade Candidate After Thriving With New Team

Bleacher Report named current Chicago White Sox catcher and 2016 Los Angeles Angels first-round draft pick Matt Thaiss as a possible trade target for top teams due to his stellar performances during the 2025 season.

Chicago White Sox News / Just Baseball / March 9

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Los Angeles Angels News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / December 31

Recently-Traded Angels Infielder Excited for New Opportunity With Current Team

Matt Thaiss has had a unique experience this offseason. The former Los Angeles Angels backstop has been traded twice. The Halos sent him to the Chicago Cubs on Nov.

Los Angeles Angels News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / December 18

Former Angels Infielder Traded to New Team One Month After Halos Dealt Him

The Chicago teams have completed a minor trade, with the White Sox acquiring former Los Angeles Angels catcher Matt Thaiss from the Cubs in exchange for cash, the teams announced on Tuesday The move didn’t require a corresponding transaction, as the White Sox had an open spot on their 40-man roster.

MLB News / ChiCitySports / December 18

Chicago White Sox Add more Catching Depth

In a minor moved made between cross town rivals Chicago White Sox and Chicago Cubs came together for a trade which sent catcher Matt Thaiss to the White Sox in exchange for cash considerations.

MLB News / Covering the Corner / December 18

N&N: Typical team buys former MVP

morning n&N for Dec 18 There was one trade yesterday that stole the spotlight away from the other trade yesterday. The Cubs sent their Cody (Bellinger) to the Yankees for their Cody (Poteet).

MLB News / Field Level Media / December 17

White Sox acquire C Matt Thaiss from crosstown Cubs

Matt Thaiss is on the move to the other side of Chicago. The White Sox purchased the contract of the 29-year-old catcher on Tuesday, a month after the Cubs acquired him from the Los Angeles Angels in a cash deal.

MLB News / On Tap Sports Net / December 18

White Sox Add Catcher Matt Thaiss, Sign Andre Lipcius to Minor League Deal

The Chicago White Sox added to their MLB roster and added another member of their Glendale, Arizona contingent. Chris Getz acquired another catcher, Matt Thaiss, from the Chicago Cubs for cash considerations.

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / December 3, 2024

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The Chicago Cubs have tried to be contenders over the last two years, but have fallen well short of the Milwaukee Brewers in the NL Central and cannot compete with contenders in the two other divisions for a Wild Card berth.

Chicago Cubs News / Total Apex Sports / November 22, 2024

Chicago Cubs Trade for Veteran Catcher

The Chicago Cubs continued their offseason tinkering with their major league roster by trading for catcher Matt Thaiss in a deal with the Los Angeles Angels.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / November 20, 2024

Chicago Cubs Add Much Needed Catching Depth

As the off season slowly gets underway with some signings here and there, the Chicago Cubs have been fiery to say the least on the Trade Market. After making a move earlier on Wednesday November 20th to bolster the bullpen, they then proceeded to make another trade this time with the Los Angles Angels to add catcher Matt Thaiss to the roster.