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With George M. Steinbrenner being their home for the 2025 season, the Rays will look to rebound from a bummer of a 2024 campaign that saw them miss the playoffs for the first time in a while.

Predicting the Rays 2025 season

Former Rays Rookie of the Year candidate signs with Yankees to help starter shortage

3 recently released players who would be great last-minute Rays additions

White Sox claim Rays Rule 5 pick Mike Vasil off of waivers as rosters are finalized

Tampa Bay Rays v Baltimore Orioles

Rays changeup specialist Ryan Pepiot given Opening Day task after McClanahan injury

Aug 2, 2023; Bronx, New York, USA; Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Shane McClanahan (18) reacts during the fourth inning against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

Rays fans hold their breath after ace Shane McClanahan exits start early

Mar 9, 2025; Port Charlotte, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Mike Vasil (70) throws a pitch during the sixth inning against the Toronto Blue Jays at Charlotte Sports Park. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images

3 Rays pitchers that could be added to the Opening Day roster after Alex Faedo injury

Mar 12, 2023; Port St. Lucie, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Rays relief pitcher Evan Reifert (86) throws a pitch during the third inning against the New York Mets at Clover Park. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-Imagn Images

Rays News: Top prospects included in roster cuts, Nationals return Rule 5 reliever

Lugnuts' Will Simpson catches a ball for an out in the second inning on Wednesday, April 3, 2024, during the Crosstown Showdown against Michigan State at Jackson Field in Lansing.

3 surprises in MLB Pipeline's top 30 Rays prospects for 2025

Apr 7, 2024; Denver, Colorado, USA; Colorado Rockies left fielder Nolan Jones (22) is tagged out attempting to steal second against Tampa Bay Rays second baseman Brandon Lowe (8) in the second inning at Coors Field. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images

Predicting Rays Opening Day lineup against Rockies starter Kyle Freeland

Feb 25, 2025; Port Charlotte, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Jake Brentz (54) throws a pitch against the Philadelphia Phillies during the second inning at Charlotte Sports Park. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images

Rays release former Royals' promising relief pitcher

May 3, 2024; St. Petersburg, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Rays second base Curtis Mead (25) is congratulated in the dugout after he scored a run against the New York Mets during the second inning at Tropicana Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images

2 Rays who've played their way onto Opening Day roster, 2 who played their way off

The 2 big decision makers in baseball seem to be chasing their tails in regards to trying to keep the Rays in Tampa Bay; how true are Stu's intentions to actually stay?

Another crushing blow for Rays fans, but is there hope?

Jul 6, 2024; Arlington, Texas, USA; Tampa Bay Rays first baseman Yandy Diaz (2) in action during the game between the Texas Rangers and the Tampa Bay Rays at Globe Life Field. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

Rays exercise option for trusted leadoff hitter, add extension through 2027

Feb 25, 2025; Port Charlotte, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Chandler Simpson (96) singles against the Philadelphia Phillies during the third inning at Charlotte Sports Park. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images

Speed was the name of the game for Rays in Spring Breakout series debut

Tampa Bay Rays v New York Yankees

Predicting AL East standings after Gerrit Cole’s injury: Where do Rays land?

Apr 12, 2024; St. Petersburg, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Pete Fairbanks (29) celebrates after they beat the San Francisco Giants at Tropicana Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images

Rays will have one of the best setup man-closer combos in baseball this season

Monty struggled a bit last season in AAA, but when called up to the majors and shifted to the bullpen for a very brief cameo he showed flashes of the elite stuff that makes him one of the most underrated pitchers in the Rays' system.

Rays have another hidden gem in their pitching staff

Apr 13, 2024; Oakland, California, USA; Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Joe Boyle (35) delivers a pitch against the Washington Nationals during the first inning at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: D. Ross Cameron-Imagn Images

1 Rays pitcher is going to make the starting rotation decisions even more complicated

Brandon Lowe would be the first player that comes into many people's minds, and rightfully so, he hits a lot of bombs anyways.

3 Rays who could benefit greatly from playing at George H. Steinbrenner Field

Tampa Bay Rays Photo Day

Rays’ Tre’ Morgan breaks out as young prospects keep exceeding expectations

Feb 10, 2025; Port Charlotte, FL, USA; A general view of Charlotte Sports Park, the spring training home of the Tampa Bay Rays. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images

Rays low-level prospect turns heads with two-homer game against Phillies

Sep 18, 2024; Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle Mariners left fielder Randy Arozarena (56) reacts after striking out during the first inning against the New York Yankees at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: John Froschauer-Imagn Images

Mariners manager made realization about Randy Arozarena that Rays fans already knew

Feb 24, 2025; Port Charlotte, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Rays catcher Danny Jansen (19) runs the bases after hitting a home run against the Minnesota Twins during the first inning at Charlotte Sports Park. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images

3 key takeaways from Rays spring training so far

Aug 19, 2024; Oakland, California, USA; Oakland Athletics pitcher Joe Boyle (35) reacts during the fifth inning against the Tampa Bay Rays at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Stan Szeto-Imagn Images

What Rays fans can expect from the former A's flamethrower

Jun 7, 2023; Denver, Colorado, USA; Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Connor Seabold (43) pitches in the first inning against the San Francisco Giants at Coors Field. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images

Former KBO star will get spring start against the Tigers

Tampa Bay Rays v Detroit Tigers

Rays' Junior Caminero homers twice, but bullpen falters late

Feb 25, 2025; Port Charlotte, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Chandler Simpson (96) singles against the Philadelphia Phillies during the third inning at Charlotte Sports Park. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images

3 potential x-factors that could play important roles for the Rays in 2025