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Sep 20, 2024; St. Petersburg, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Tyler Alexander (14) throws a pitch in the first inning against the Toronto Blue Jays at Tropicana Field. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Dyer-Imagn Images

Rays 2024 bulk pitcher signs one-year deal with the Brewers

Rays get snubbed from MLB Network’s top 100 players right now

Rays get worst case scenario Alex Bregman decision in free agency

Yankees acquire former Rays catching prospect

Jul 16, 2023; Seattle, Washington, USA; Detroit Tigers relief pitcher Mason Englert (53) throws against the Seattle Mariners during the seventh inning at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-Imagn Images

Rays acquire another DFA'd Tigers reliever, add him to 40-man roster

Apr 27, 2024; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Tampa Bay Rays second baseman Curtis Mead (25) celebrates with teammates after scoring against the Chicago White Sox during the second inning at Guaranteed Rate Field. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images

2 Rays hitters that will be competing for bench spot this spring training

Aug 27, 2024; Seattle, Washington, USA; Tampa Bay Rays relief pitcher Manuel Rodriguez (39) reacts following the final out of the ninth inning against the Seattle Mariners at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-Imagn Images

1 Rays pitcher and catcher to have on your radar as they report to spring training

Oct 27, 2020; Arlington, Texas, USA; Tampa Bay Rays relief pitcher Nick Anderson (70) pitches during the sixth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers during game six of the 2020 World Series at Globe Life Field. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images

Former Rays dominant closer signs a minor league deal with the Cardinals

Stu hasn't always been the most popular man in town, and for good reason, but you always have to balance the bad with the good with these kinds of things; after all, he could be John Fisher.

Bleacher Report ranks Rays ownership in the middle of the pack despite shaky offseason

Jun 8, 2024; Oakland, California, USA; Toronto Blue Jays center fielder Kevin Kiermaier (39) reacts after hitting a home run against the Oakland Athletics in the fifth inning at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-Imagn Images

Former Rays Gold Glove outfielder joins the Blue Jays in a front office role

Seabold was most recently in the majors with the Rockies in 2023.

Rays sign former Red Sox pitching prospect, Nationals catcher to minor league deals

Aug 5, 2022; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Tampa Bay Rays relief pitcher Colin Poche (38) delivers a pitch against the Detroit Tigers in the ninth inning of the Rays 5-3 win at Comerica Park. Mandatory Credit: Lon Horwedel-Imagn Images

Former Rays high-end reliever signs minor league deal with Nationals

Basabe was never quite able to put it together in the higher levels of the Rays' minor leagues, but he hopes to be a fine backup option for the Giants.

Former Rays infield prospect dealt to Giants for cash considerations

Feb 24, 2024; Port Charlotte, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Rays third baseman Junior Caminero (13) prepares for the start of the spring training game against the Atlanta Braves at Charlotte Sports Park. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Dyer-Imagn Images

Rays' Junior Caminero expresses excitement towards playing at Steinbrenner Field

Aug 21, 2024; Oakland, California, USA; Tampa Bay Rays third baseman Junior Caminero (13) before the game against the Oakland Athletics at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images

Rays finish towards the bottom of AL East in offseason grade according to Yahoo Sports

Sep 8, 2024; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Tampa Bay Rays second baseman Christopher Morel (24) warms up before the game between the Baltimore Orioles and the Tampa Bay Rays at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Mandatory Credit: Reggie Hildred-Imagn Images

3 Rays position battles to tune into this spring training

Sep 8, 2024; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Tampa Bay Rays first baseman Jonathan Aranda (62) looks on during the second inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Mandatory Credit: Reggie Hildred-Imagn Images

1 Rays infielder’s roster fate may be determined by 2024 injury

Local Alex Faedo is now with his hometown team; will he be a starter, a reliever, or a bit of both? It will be an interesting storyline to monitor in Spring Training.

Rays trade for Tampa native bulk pitcher, DFA minor league infielder

Jun 29, 2024; St. Petersburg, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Randy Arozarena (56) looks on against the Washington Nationals during the fourth inning at Tropicana Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images

Rays postseason legend excluded from left fielder rankings after down year

Yandy Diaz didn't have an outstanding 2024, especially compared to his 2023, but he was still a valuable contributor whose under-the-hood metrics were also still solid.

Rays 2023 batting champ granted honorable ranking among MLB first basemen

Jun 20, 2024; San Diego, California, USA; San Diego Padres shortstop Ha-Seong Kim (7) adjusts his headband during the fourth inning against the Milwaukee Brewers at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Orlando Ramirez-Imagn Images

Rays make shocking free agent move and pay big for former Padres star

Aug 7, 2024; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; Tampa Bay Rays left fielder Dylan Carlson (10) waves to the crowd as he receives a standing ovation during the second inning against the St. Louis Cardinals the at Busch Stadium. Carlson was traded from the Cardinals to the Rays before the trade deadline. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images

Orioles sign another former Rays player after recent non-tender

Sep 2, 2023; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Tampa Bay Rays catcher Christian Bethancourt (14) celebrates with third base coach Brady Williams (4) after hitting a three-run home run against the Cleveland Guardians in the fifth inning at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images

2 former Rays sign minor league deals with division rival Blue Jays

Sep 21, 2024; St. Petersburg, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Taj Bradley (45) throws a pitch against the Toronto Blue Jays in the first inning at Tropicana Field. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images

Ranking the most elite pitches among the Tampa Bay Rays' starters

Sep 2, 2014; St. Petersburg, FL, USA; Tampa Bay Rays second baseman Ben Zobrist (18) looks on after he stuck out during the seventh inning against the Toronto Blue Jays at Tropicana Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-Imagn Images

Former Rays blanked on 2025 Hall of Fame ballots

Sep 8, 2024; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Taylor Walls (6) looks on before the game between the Baltimore Orioles and the Tampa Bay Rays at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Mandatory Credit: Reggie Hildred-Imagn Images

Rays end up avoiding arbitration with defense-first shortstop, agree to one-year deal

Sep 8, 2024; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Baltimore Orioles outfielder Anthony Santander (25) looks on during the seventh inning against the Tampa Bay Rays at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Mandatory Credit: Reggie Hildred-Imagn Images

Rays can’t catch a break as former Orioles Silver Slugger signs with Blue Jays

Aug 31, 2024; St. Petersburg, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Rays third baseman Junior Caminero (13) celebrates with second baseman Christopher Morel (24) after hitting a three run home run in the second inning against the San Diego Padres at Tropicana Field. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Dyer-Imagn Images

Albert Pujols has remarkably high praise for Rays’ Junior Caminero after LIDOM season