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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.

Tampa Bay Rays News / MLB on ClutchPoints / November 6

Rays news: Tampa Bay makes option decisions on Taylor Walls, Brandon Lowe

After missing the playoffs for the second straight season, the Tampa Bay Rays are now plotting out their offseason. Those plans started with a pair of crucial contract decisions.

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Tampa Bay Rays News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 6

Rays exercise option on veteran infielder

The Rays and infielder Taylor Walls are in agreement on a deal for the 2026 season.

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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 / November 2

Bold Prediction Shared on What Rays Will Do With Taylor Walls This Offseason

The Tampa Bay Rays have a lot of decisions to make this offseason with players on the roster who are arbitration-eligible. They have the most in the MLB with 17 eligible players, and some of them will likely not be brought back.

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

Rays' Taylor Walls Receives Tough Prediction for American League Gold Glove Award

One of the areas in which the Tampa Bay Rays excelled in the 2025 MLB regular season was defensively. They got the job done around the diamond, with their total of +42 Defensive Runs Saved being sixth best in the league.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / October 25

Breaking Down Why Rays' Shortstop Taylor Walls Should Win AL Gold Glove

With the World Series underway, the Tampa Bay Rays are a step closer to starting up the offseason. This will be a very interesting winter for the franchise

Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / October 25

Production From Shortstop Position Was Mixed for Rays This Season

The Tampa Bay Rays are nearing the start of the offseason, and there were plenty of takeaways from the 2025 season. With the team finishing under the .500 mark, they figured to have more negatives than positives. In the first half of the year, there were actually a lot of positives for the franchise.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / October 25

Production From Shortstop Position Was Mixed for Rays This Season

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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.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / October 15

Rays Defensive Stalwart Named Finalist for American League Gold Glove Award

Given some of the obstacles the Tampa Bay Rays have to overcome off the field, such as spending limits, they have to find every edge on the field to make up the difference.

Tampa Bay Rays News / DRaysBay / October 15

Taylor Walls named Gold Glove Finalist for 2025

Rays infielder Taylor Walls has been named one of three American League finalists for a Rawlings Gold Glove Award at shortstop, joining Texas’ Corey Seager and Kansas City’s Bobby Witt Jr.

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Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / October 15

Breaking Down What Shortstop Position Will Look Like for Rays Next Season

The Tampa Bay Rays are awaiting the end of the postseason to officially get into the offseason. The franchise has a fair amount of excitement surrounding it with new ownership taking over just recently.

Tampa Bay Rays News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 4

Rays infielder undergoes season-ending sports hernia surgery

He has been on the injured list since Aug. 12 with what was initially diagnosed as a left groin strain. He’s expected to be ready for spring training.

Tampa Bay Rays News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 4

Rays’ playoff hopes dealt difficult blow as shortstop will miss rest of 2025

The Tampa Bay Rays are attempting to extend their six-game win streak as they take on the Cleveland Guardians on Thursday evening. It’s been an impressive stretch for this club as they continue fighting for a potential spot in the postseason.

Athletics News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 12

Rays place infielder on IL before Athletics clash

The Tampa Bay Rays placed shortstop Taylor Walls on the 10-day injured list Tuesday with a left groin strain, announcing the move just hours before game two of their away series against the Athletics in West Sacramento.

Tampa Bay Rays News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 12

Rays place starting shortstop on 10-day IL with groin strain

He has been Tampa Bay’s primary shortstop this year, with 77 starts and 94 appearances at the position.

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MLB News / Yardbarker / July 28

Could wheeler-dealer Yankees replace Anthony Volpe at shortstop?

The New York Yankees, who recently traded for infielders Ryan McMahon and Amed Rosario, are reportedly in the market for another infielder.

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Ryan McMahon 'looks great' as Yankees open 4-game set vs. Rays

Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / July 26

Rare Walls Error, More Bullpen Woes Lead to Another Bad Loss For Rays, 6-2 to Reds

CINCINNATI, Ohio — Ryan Pepiot was dealing. The Tampa Bay pitcher has breezed through five scoreless innings, and was about to get through the sixth with a lead.

MLB News / Field Level Media / June 21

Rays score early and often in dominant win over Tigers

Taylor Walls drove in two runs in Tampa Bay's four-run first inning as the Rays won a second series over a top club in a week, toppling the visiting Detroit Tigers 8-3 on Saturday afternoon.

MLB News / Field Level Media / June 5

Rays rally for three in 9th, complete sweep of Rangers

Taylor Walls hit a two-run infield single with two outs in the ninth inning, lifting the host Tampa Bay Rays to a 4-3 victory over the Texas Rangers on Thursday.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Larry Brown Sports / June 1

Rays’ Taylor Walls restrained from going after umpire following helmet tap ejection

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Taylor Walls was ejected from Sunday’s game for what was perceived as a disrespectful gesture, and he went ballistic on the home plate umpire following the decision.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Yardbarker / June 1