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The Tampa Bay Rays and starting pitcher Shane McClanahan agreed to a contract, the team announced Wednesday. The deal allows McClanahan and the Rays to avoid going to arbitration. Mark Topkin of The Tampa Bay Times reports that the contract is worth $3.6 million. McClanahan, a 28-year-old left-handed pitcher, made his big league debut in […]

The Arizona Diamondbacks weighed trading Ketel Marte after a disappointing season, and the silence did not last. Rumors are now roaring as a possible move storms into MLB Free Agency, with Tampa Bay Rays suddenly at the center of it all. This is no longer background chatter. It is loud. It is deliberate. And it […]

The Pittsburgh Pirates stayed aggressive at the Winter Meetings after Kyle Schwarber’s blockbuster reunion with the Philadelphia Phillies became one of the week’s defining moments. With that pursuit gone, the Pirates didn’t slow down. Their posture had already shifted earlier in the offseason when they traded Johan Oviedo for top-100 outfield prospect Jhostynxon Garcia, a […]

The Tampa Bay Rays will have one of their top arms on the international stage next spring, as right-handed reliever Griffin Jax has committed to pitch for Team USA baseball in the upcoming World Baseball Classic 2026. The announcement marks a major point of pride for the club and elevates the growing recognition surrounding the […]

The Tampa Bay Rays did not make the postseason in 2025 after a rather weird season. They did not play in their home ballpark, for instance. And the team simply never looked the part of a playoff contender. However, they are returning to Tropicana Field for the 2026 season. When this happens, they’ll be bringing […]

The Tampa Bay Rays have made another signature low-risk, high-reward move, agreeing to a one-year deal with Cedric Mullins as they look to get back into the postseason after missing the playoffs for a second straight year. Mullins arrives after spending nearly his entire career with the Baltimore Orioles, where he debuted in 2018 and […]

The Pittsburgh Pirates have been heavily rumored to be big spenders in the MLB offseason. That is not something fans are used to. They have not signed a free agent to a multi-year deal since Ivan Nova before the 2017 season. But with an elite young pitching staff, they have to spend to get Paul […]

Tropicana Field is not the home that many fans want for their beloved Tampa Bay Rays, but it is home nonetheless. Following a year spent hosting games in George M. Steinbrenner Field, the American League East club is set to return to The Trop for the start of the 2026 MLB campaign. The team revealed […]

The Boston Red Sox made another measured offseason move as they sent Luis Guerrero to the Tampa Bay Rays and brought in infielder Tristan Gray, a deal first reported by MassLive.com’s Chris Cotillo and later detailed by MLB Network’s Mark Feinsand. The Red Sox also designated first baseman Nathaniel Lowe for assignment to clear space […]

The Tampa Bay Rays are hoping to improve in 2026, after a frustrating 2025 season. Tampa Bay is expected to struggle though to spend money due to a destitute payroll, per ESPN. The Rays are listening to offers on Brandon Lowe, due to its need to find new talent. Rays fans certainly hate to hear […]

The Washington Nationals are continuing their overhaul under new leadership, as first-year manager Blake Butera brings a trusted colleague from the Tampa Bay Rays to join his staff. The Nationals have named Michael Johns their new bench coach, officially beginning a new chapter in the franchise’s rebuild. The move highlights Butera’s intent to blend youthful […]

When it comes to the 2025 MLB free agency class, there is perhaps no bigger name available than outfielder Kyle Tucker. Which makes him signing with the Tampa Bay Rays seemingly unlikely. However, the Rays have a new ownership group spearheaded by Patrick Zapulski. They could look to make a splash as they take over […]

The Tampa Bay Rays have had anything but an ideal home stadium situation for years. The situation reached a head last year when they were forced to play their home games at Steinbrenner Field in Tampa because Hurricane Milton had ripped the roof of Tropicana Field. WATCH: "It's about time for a new ballpark." Caught […]

The Tampa Bay Rays are hoping to evade this shell of mediocrity. This is a team that has been one of the above-average squads in the league over the last decade; however, they only have one World Series appearance to show for it. Playing in the American League East is never easy, but they must […]

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. The Rays have picked up Brandon Lowe’s $11.5 million option for the 2026 season. Furthermore, they have agreed to a new deal with Taylor Walls where […]

The New York Mets and Tampa Bay Rays reportedly agreed to a trade just days after the Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Toronto Blue Jays in Game 7 of the World Series. “The Mets have acquired reliever Joey Gerber from the Rays for cash, per source,” Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reported on X, formerly Twitter. […]

The Tampa Bay Rays will look wildly different heading into the 2026 season. However, the biggest change is at the top of the organization. Stu Sternberg made the decision to sell the team during the season as Tampa Bay tries to figure out its future. He sold the team to Patrick Zalupski and a new […]

The Tampa Bay Rays found themselves at the center of a viral moment Wednesday night—one that had little to do with playoff races but everything to do with optics. In the ninth inning of the Rays’ 6-2 win over the Baltimore Orioles at Camden Yards, Pete Fairbanks hit Orioles rookie Samuel Basallo with a 96.6 […]

The Tampa Bay Rays have received a lot of attention off the field this season. Tampa Bay is in the process of changing owners. The closing of the sale appears to be near, as Major League Baseball owners have voted to approve the transaction. The team could officially be in new hands in just the […]

The Tampa Bay Rays will have to wait a year for another chance to make the postseason. On Friday night, the Rays were officially eliminated from playoff contention, as pointed out by Talkin’ Baseball on X, following their 11-7 loss to the Boston Red Sox. This defeat pushed their record on the year to 75-79, […]

The Tampa Bay Rays have had a season full of ups and downs. Rays manager Kevin Cash watched as another key contributor, shortstop Taylor Walls, suffer a season-ending injury. With the playoffs out of reach, Tampa Bay faces some big decisions this winter. However, the team’s future is bright with players like Chandler Simpson and […]

The past two years have not gone according to plan for the Tampa Bay Rays. To start the 2020s, it looked as though they were primed to emerge as a powerhouse in the AL East yet again despite their shoestring budget. However, their franchise cornerstone ended up being guilty of sexual abuse of a minor, […]

The Tampa Bay Rays are one of two Major League Baseball teams playing this season at a minor league park. Tampa Bay has had a rocky relationship with the city in recent months, as the club looks for a permanent home in the area. MLB insider Ken Rosenthal says even though there are discussions about […]

The Cleveland Guardians came out victorious on Sunday with a 2-1 win over the Tampa Bay Rays, and the game turned into another milestone moment for Jose Ramirez. In the sixth inning, Ramirez ripped a game-tying RBI triple down the line, a hit that not only shifted the momentum but also pushed his career total […]

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. However, their playoff hopes took a hit after the team announced its star shortstop […]

The Tampa Bay Rays entered the 2025 season with cautious optimism, but as September arrives, their postseason dreams are hanging by the thinnest of threads. At 70-69 and sitting 2.5 games behind the final American League Wild Card spot, the Rays face a harsh reality: their fatal flaw has emerged as an inability to deliver […]

The Tampa Bay Rays were unstoppable Wednesday night, thanks to Yandy Diaz, who recorded a career-high 5-for-5 with a double and four singles, leading the team to a 9-4 victory over the Seattle Mariners and completing a three-game sweep at George M. Steinbrenner Field. It was the Rays’ first five-hit game since Tommy Pham in […]

The Wild Card race in the American League continues to heat up, with the Tampa Bay Rays among those vying for a ticket to the upcoming 2025 MLB playoffs. Tampa Bay bolstered its chances to sneak into the postseason when it escaped with a 6-5 victory on Tuesday against the Seattle Mariners at George M. Steinbrenner […]

The Seattle Mariners were thrust into controversy Tuesday night when manager Dan Wilson was ejected in the third inning of a tense matchup vs. Tampa Bay Rays at Steinbrenner Field. With Seattle trailing 2-0 and playoff pressure mounting, the incident came at a pivotal point in the game — and in the Mariners’ postseason push. […]

Tampa Rays slugger Junior Caminero continues his history-making onslaught. Recently, Caminero became the first player 22 years or younger to hit 11 home runs in 16 games since the 1980 season. His home run prowess continued into Tuesday night against the Seattle Mariners. In the bottom of the 6th inning, Caminero hit a towering shot […]

The Tampa Bay Rays have made a habit of staying in contention year after year, regardless of injuries, payroll limitations, or expectations from the outside world. They epitomize resourcefulness, blending young talent with established pieces in a way that consistently keeps them relevant in the American League playoff picture. As the season barrels toward its […]

While the Tampa Bay Rays haven’t been able to maintain their excellent form from earlier this season, the team is still in the hunt for a postseason spot. They are six and a half games out from the final AL Wild Card spot, currently held by the Seattle Mariners. Tampa Bay’s division rivals, the Boston […]

Tampa Bay Rays third baseman Junior Caminero just made history at 22 years old, launching yet another home run to fuel his incredible streak. For a team searching for a spark, the Rays have found one in their precocious young slugger. Caminero continues to rewrite the record books, one swing at a time. What sets […]

Carson Williams wasted no time announcing his arrival in the big leagues. The Tampa Bay Rays’ top prospect delivered a debut to remember Friday night, crushing a two-run homer in the seventh inning to help power a 10-6 win over the St. Louis Cardinals. The blast, a 410-foot shot to center, made him just the […]

The last seven games have been quite a nice sample size of the Tampa Bay Rays 2025 season. The Rays enter Friday night’s matchup against the St. Louis Cardinals losers of four straight. Before that, Tampa Bay won three straight. As the team continues playing their home games at George M. Steinbrenner Field, it’s clear […]

The Tampa Bay Rays are turning to their top prospect at a critical point in their season. Shortstop Carson Williams, the organization’s No. 1 prospect and one of the most highly regarded young talents in baseball, was officially called up before Tampa Bay’s series opener against the St. Louis Cardinals. Williams’ arrival has energized the […]

The Tampa Bay Rays fell 7-4 to the St. Louis Cardinals on Thursday night at Steinbrenner Field, but the biggest development wasn’t on the scoreboard. Yandy Diaz, the team’s most consistent offensive threat, left in the fifth inning after injuring his right leg. Postgame, manager Kevin Cash described the hamstring injury as “low-grade,” offering a […]

The Tampa Bay Rays received both a setback and a glimmer of optimism regarding shortstop Ha-Seong Kim, who has once again been placed on the injured list. Kim exited Wednesday’s game with back stiffness, and the Rays sidelined him for their contest against the New York Yankees on Wednesday at George M. Steinbrenner Field in […]

Earlier this season, the Tampa Bay Rays were in the thick of the postseason race. They were nipping at the New York Yankees’ heels for the AL East lead at one point. Now, however, the Rays are in a distant fourth place in their division. Tampa Bay is also six and a half games out […]