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As the Rays map out their offseason plans, the front office has an area of the roster they’re highlighting as the priority.

Miami Marlins News / Miami Marlins on SI / October 21

Trade to Focus on Young Catcher Provided Clarity for Marlins' Future

After a disappointing showing in 2024, the Miami Marlins bounced back a bit this year. While the ballclub finished under .500 and third in the NL East, their 79-83 overall record had them on the brink of making the playoffs.

Miami Marlins News / Miami Marlins on SI / October 21

Trade to Focus on Young Catcher Provided Clarity for Marlins' Future

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The 'Active MLB home run leaders' quiz

How many of the most prolific power hitters in baseball today can you name in 5 minutes?

The 'Last 40-home-run season by MLB team' quiz

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Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / October 17

How Much Are Rays Projected To Pay Nick Fortes in Arbitration This Offseason?

The Tampa Bay Rays are going to be busier than any team in baseball when it comes to negotiations with players ahead of arbitration. They have an MLB-high 17 players eligible for hearings this winter.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

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 / MLB Trade Rumors / October 1

Rays to look for catching help during offseason

The Tampa Bay Rays acquired two catchers at this year’s trade deadline but are apparently not content with them.

Junior Caminero quietly put up MVP numbers for the Rays

Rays must deal with major issues as new ownership takes over

The most disappointing player for every MLB team from the 2025 season

Tampa Bay Rays News / DRaysBay / September 14

No Cubs no: Rays 5, Cubs 4

Nick Fortes and Pete Fairbanks spoil Anthony Rizzo retirement day Saturday’s contest started in a similar fashion as Rays games have been lately — playing from behind.

MLB News / Field Level Media / September 13

Nick Fortes' homer in 9th lifts Rays over Cubs

Tampa Bay's Nick Fortes hit a leadoff home run in the top of the ninth inning, and the visiting Rays held on for a 5-4 victory over the Chicago Cubs on Saturday.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Last Word On Sports / September 4

Examining Rays Catchers After Trade Deadline Reshuffling

The Tampa Bay Rays let their actions speak for themselves at this summer’s trade deadline. They bought and sold while keeping the window for a postseason window open.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Field Level Media / September 1

Nick Fortes' 3-run homer helps Rays rout Mariners

Nick Fortes lined a three-run homer in a two-hit outing, starter Shane Baz snapped an eight-game losing streak, and the Tampa Bay Rays opened a crucial three-game series against the visiting Seattle Mariners with a 10-2 rout on Monday night.

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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.

MLB News / DRaysBay / July 29

Get to Know Nick Fortes, the Rays new catcher

Newly acquired from the Marlins, Fortes brings confident defense, and some sneaky unique offense. No sooner did I write about the experience of being in the Miami Marlins draft war room when we took C Nick Fortes did the Tampa Bay Rays move to acquire the former 4th Round pick from Miami.

MLB News / Field Level Media / July 29

Rays get C Nick Fortes from Marlins for OF Matthew Etzel

The Tampa Bay Rays acquired catcher Nick Fortes from the Miami Marlins on Tuesday in exchange for minor league outfielder Matthew Etzel. Fortes, 28, batted .249 with two home runs and 10 RBIs in 59 games with the Marlins this season.

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Tampa Bay Rays News / DRaysBay / July 29

Rays trade Danny Jansen to Brewers, acquire Nick Fortes from Marlins

With the trade deadline approaching, the Rays are making a change at backstop. The Tampa Bay Rays have made two moves to change their approach at catcher for the rest of this season, sending veteran Danny Jansen to his hometown team — the Milwaukee Brewers — in exchange for their No.

MLB News / Miami Marlins on SI / July 28

Grading The Miami Marlins, Tampa Bay Rays Recent Trade

The Miami Marlins have made their first move of the MLB trade deadline, reportedly sending C Nick Fortes to the Tampa Bay Rays in exchange for OF Matthew Etzel (Tampa Bay’s No.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Field Level Media / July 28

Reports: Rays deal C Danny Jansen to Brewers, get Marlins C Nick Fortes

The Tampa Bay Rays got younger at catcher Monday, using a pair of reported trades to swap Danny Jansen out for Nick Fortes. The Rays dealt Jansen to the Milwaukee Brewers in exchange for infield prospect Jadher Areinamo, MLB.com and The Athletic reported.

Miami Marlins News / Miami Marlins on SI / July 28