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When Scott Boras' phone rings, agent quips: 'Just another owner begging to meet with Skubal'

Agent Scott Boras anticipates teams will aggressively try to sign free agents before an expected lockout by Major League Baseball after the collective bargaining agreement expires...

1 HOUR AGO • Associated Press

AL champion Rays pick up $20 million option on ace pitcher Drew Rasmussen for 2027

The AL champion Tampa Bay Rays have exercised their $20 million option on ace pitcher Drew Rasmussen

NOVEMBER 1 • Associated Press

Passes on mutual option Martinez declined his part of a $20 mutual option for 2027 and is now a free agent, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports.

Impact Martinez will be given a $4 million buyout instead. The veteran right-hander turned 36 in August, but he could net a multi-year contract this offseason after posting a 3.10 ERA, 1.09 WHIP and 109:26 K:BB over 180 innings covering 31 regular-season starts for the Rays in 2026.

OCTOBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Tampa Bay Rays proved their brand of baseball can overcome a low payroll

Once the sting of a World Series defeat lessens, the Tampa Bay Rays will be able to appreciate their journey from nearly being homeless to playing for a championship

OCTOBER 29 • Associated Press

Rays become third team to lose first three World Series, joining Brooklyn Dodgers, Detroit Tigers

The Tampa Bay Rays joined the Brooklyn Dodgers and Detroit Tigers as the only teams to lose in their first three World Series appearances

OCTOBER 28 • Associated Press

Rays Finally Remembered Who They Are In 12-Inning World Series Battle vs. Brewers

Facing elimination in Game 4 of the World Series, the Tampa Bay Rays finally showed the fight got them there.

OCTOBER 28 • FOX SPORTS

Rays Finally Remembered Who They Are In 12-Inning World Series Battle vs. Brewers

The Brewers Are A Buzzsaw But The Rays Fumbled Game 3 Before It Began

The Rays didn't do themselves any favors by making some unfamiliar decisions in what felt like a must-win Game 3.

OCTOBER 27 • FOX SPORTS

The Brewers Are A Buzzsaw But The Rays Fumbled Game 3 Before It Began

Settles down in Game 1 loss Martinez was charged with the loss in Game 1 of the World Series at Milwaukee on Friday, allowing two runs on five hits with five strikeouts and no walks over five innings.

Impact The Brewers pounced on the 36-year-old during the opening frame, scoring twice on two singles and a triple to put Tampa Bay in an early hole. Martinez bounced back from there, however, and followed up with four scoreless innings to keep the Rays close. The right-hander showed more swing-and-miss than usual after posting a 5.4 K/9 during the regular season, as he found some extra juice on his fastball and induced 10 whiffs on 73 pitches (52 strikes). Martinez now lines up to take the ball at home in a possible Game 5 for Tampa Bay.

OCTOBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Advantage, Milwaukee: 4 Takeaways From The Brewers' World Series Game 1 Win

The Brewers have a 1-0 lead in the World Series after holding off the Rays. Here are Deesha Thosar's takeaways.

OCTOBER 24 • FOX SPORTS

Advantage, Milwaukee: 4 Takeaways From The Brewers' World Series Game 1 Win

Brewers withstand Rays' comeback attempt to win 3-2 in Game 1 of World Series

Trevor Megill struck out Jonny DeLuca with runners on second and third to wiggle out of a ninth-inning jam as the Milwaukee Brewers escaped with a 3-2 victory over the Tampa Bay Ra...

OCTOBER 24 • Associated Press

Lefties know the pitch is coming, and they still can't hit it.

OCTOBER 23 • FOX SPORTS

World Series Game 1: Rays vs Brewers (7:00 CT) — Lineups, Pitchers, Broadcast Info, Game Thread - Bleacher Nation Well, here we are ... a bunch of Tampa Bay Rays fans rooting for Nick Martinez to shut down the Brewers lineup tonight in Milwaukee. Rays vs...

OCTOBER 23 • BLEACHERNATION.COM

Brewers and Rays square off to start the World Series

The Milwaukee Brewers take on the Tampa Bay Rays on Friday in Game 1 of the World Series

OCTOBER 23 • Associated Press

How 2026 Tampa Bay Rays Were Cobbled Together To Become AL Champions

The Rays won an AL-best 98 games. The irony? The majority of their core is players who didn't originally come up through the organization.

OCTOBER 22 • FOX SPORTS

How 2026 Tampa Bay Rays Were Cobbled Together To Become AL Champions

Chosen as Game 1 starter Martinez will start Game 1 of the World Series in Milwaukee on Friday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Giving Martinez the ball in Game 1 allows ace Drew Rasmussen an extra day of rest, and it pushes Freddy Peralta back to Game 3 at Tropicana Field, where he's posted a 2.03 ERA in five starts in 2026 between the regular and postseason. Both of Martinez's outings this postseason have been on the road, and he's allowed a total of three runs with a 6:3 K:BB over nine innings in those starts. The Brewers will counter with Jacob Misiorowski in Game 1.

OCTOBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

AL champion Rays were mainly built by wise trades and low-cost signings

The Tampa Bay Rays were built into American League champions through savvy trades, budget-friendly signings and an organizational strength in identifying, developing and maximizing...

OCTOBER 20 • Associated Press

Picks up win in Game 4 Martinez earned the win in Game 4 of the ALCS against the Guardians on Saturday, allowing one run on two hits with three strikeouts and two walks across 5.1 innings.

Impact The right-hander surrendered a run on two hits and a wild pitch during the opening frame but otherwise was able to keep Cleveland off the board to help even the series at 2-2. It was an improved effort from Martinez compared to his first playoff start during the ALDS, when he gave up two runs on five hits in 3.2 innings. He doesn't line up for another start versus the Guardians but could be available out of the bullpen for the final games of the series.

OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Rays pitcher Nick Martinez shuts down Guardians in Game 4 of ALCS to help even series

Rays pitcher Freddy Peralta affectionately referred to Nick Martinez as “a horse.”

OCTOBER 18 • Associated Press

Rays 'Big Three' Show Up: 3 Takeaways From ALCS Game 4 Win Over Guardians

The big bats finally showed up as the Rays evened things up with the Guardians in the ALCS.

OCTOBER 18 • FOX SPORTS

Rays 'Big Three' Show Up: 3 Takeaways From ALCS Game 4 Win Over Guardians

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OCTOBER 17 • DEADSPIN.COM

Guardians bring 2-1 ALCS lead into Game 4 against Rays

The Cleveland Guardians host the Tampa Bay Rays on Saturday in Game 4 of the ALCS

OCTOBER 17 • Associated Press

Rays-Guardians Postponed: When Will ALCS Game 4 Be Played?

Game 4 of the American League Championship Series has been postponed because of rain.

OCTOBER 17 • FOX SPORTS

Rays-Guardians Postponed: When Will ALCS Game 4 Be Played?

Game 4 postponed Martinez and the Rays won't face the Guardians on Friday in Game 4 of the ALCS, as the game was postponed due to rain.

Impact Game 4 will now be played Saturday, and Game 5 will be pushed back to Sunday. Martinez will presumably remain in place as Tampa Bay's Game 4 starter and will be looking to bounce back after giving up two earned runs in just 3.2 innings during his last outing against the Yankees in the ALDS.

OCTOBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Guardians to open with Shawn Armstrong; Rays start Nick Martinez in ALCS Game 4

Shawn Armstrong will be the opener for Cleveland and Tampa Bay will start Nick Martinez in Game 4 of the AL Championship Series on Friday night

OCTOBER 16 • Associated Press

Slated for Game 4 start The Rays list Martinez as their probable pitcher for Friday's ALCS Game 4 in Cleveland.

Impact Martinez will be pitching on eight days' rest after yielding two runs over 3.2 innings in the Rays' ALDS Game 3 win over the Yankees. The right-hander logged a 3.10 ERA, 1.09 WHIP and 109:26 K:BB over 180 regular-season innings for the Rays. The Guardians will counter with opener Shawn Armstrong as an opener, with Tanner Bibee and/or Joey Cantillo likely to handle bulk relief.

OCTOBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

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