DECEMBER 1 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
TAMPA BAY RAYS 77-85 · 2025 4TH IN AL EAST
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Athletics linked to Rays for trade of two-time All-Star infielder | Sporting News The Athletics could be a good landing spot for a Rays versatile infielder.
Report: Blue Jays, Marlins among teams interested in Pete Fairbanks Holiday bargain shoppers alert: right-hander Pete Fairbanks may not be available for much longer. Fairbanks, whose $11 million player option...
DECEMBER 1 • BLUEJAYSNATION.COM
Rays rumor lands Hall of Famer's grandson as free agent signing | Sporting News Tampa Bay would be a fascinating landing spot for this last name.
DECEMBER 1 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
All the places the Rays have called their home away from home ST. PETERSBURG -- As the club’s new owners are looking for their “forever home,” the Rays’ excitement is building for their return to Tropic...
NOVEMBER 29 • MLB.COM
Rays Are Excelling at Squeezing Most out of Low-Budget Roster The Tampa Bay Rays are at a major disadvantage when it comes to roster construction compared to their rivals in the American League East. Th...
NOVEMBER 29 • SI.COM
Xavier Isaac - Underwent brain surgery in July Isaac revealed Friday that he underwent brain surgery in July, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Impact Isaac's last game at Double-A Montgomery came on June 25, but he had asked the Rays not to divulge details of his medical status during the season. However, Isaac revealed the cause of his absence in an Instagram post Friday, noting that the brain surgery was "life-saving." Isaac recently attended a hitting camp and is expected to be 100 percent for the start of spring training. The first baseman slashed .201/.366/.446 with nine home runs in 41 contests for Montgomery in 2025 and will likely need another full year of seasoning in the minors in 2026.
NOVEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE
Tampa Bay in talks to add former O's manager Hyde in front office role (source) TAMPA -- The Rays are working to add former Orioles manager Brandon Hyde to their baseball operations department, a source told MLB.com on W...
NOVEMBER 26 • MLB.COM
Ex-Orioles manager Brandon Hyde expected to join Rays' coaching staff | Sporting News Hyde managed the Orioles from 2019-2025.
NOVEMBER 26 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Tampa Bay Rays sign outfielder Jake Fraley to $3 million, 1-year contract
After cutting him loose last week, the Tampa Bay Rays have signed outfielder Jake Fraley to a $3 million, one-year contractNOVEMBER 26 • Associated Press
Rays urged to sign $115.5 million three-time All-Star to upgrade from Nick Fortes, appease MLB | Sporting News This would be a good precedent for Tampa Bay to set.
NOVEMBER 25 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Rays seal reunion with Fraley, who joins crowded OF on 1-year deal TAMPA -- In the span of three weeks, Jake Fraley has come and gone and come back to the Rays. The Rays on Tuesday officially re-signed Frale...
NOVEMBER 25 • MLB.COM
Jake Fraley - Back with Rays on one-year deal The Rays re-signed Fraley to a one-year contract Tuesday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Impact The Rays non-tendered Fraley last week, but he's now back on a new one-year pact. Fraley has never had more than 382 plate appearances in a major-league season, in part due to injury issues but also due to the left-handed hitter's career .508 OPS versus lefty pitchers. The 30-year-old does have a career .261/.344/.432 batting line against righties, though, and will be part of Tampa Bay's outfield mix in 2026.
NOVEMBER 25 • ROTOWIRE
Rays help community with Thanksgiving 'takeover' TAMPA -- Whenever an issue arises, Feeding Tampa Bay president and CEO Thomas Mantz can count on the Rays reaching out to offer their help q...
NOVEMBER 25 • MLB.COM
Daniel Vellojin - Inks pact with Tampa Bay Vellojin signed a minor-league contract with the Rays on Thursday.
Impact Vellojin spent the 2025 campaign with High-A Bowling Green, slashing .195/.305/.311 with six home runs, 32 RBI, four stolen bases and 30 runs in 76 games. He figures to begin 2026 at Double-A Montgomery after rejoining Tampa Bay's farm system.
NOVEMBER 25 • ROTOWIRE
From Iwamura's leap to a season-opening streak, these are the Rays' 10 best on-field moments ST. PETERSBURG -- Two moments defined the first successful era of Tampa Bay baseball, two iconic images that will live forever in the hearts...
NOVEMBER 24 • MLB.COM
Angels' could have answer for outfield depth in Rays' recent roster cut While fans of every team, the Angels included, wait and hope patiently for their newest star players to come in free agency or via trade, th...
NOVEMBER 24 • HALOHANGOUT.COM
Skubal to Mets? Framber by the Bay? Bold (but feasible) Hot Stove predictions Eight months have passed since I used this space to make bold predictions for the 2025 MLB season, including but not limited to: • The Phill...
NOVEMBER 22 • MLB.COM
Rays non-tender Morel, Fraley, avoid arb with Sulser; 12 others tendered contracts ST. PETERSBURG -- Friday’s non-tender deadline came and went without any surprises from the Rays. Tampa Bay officially non-tendered outfield...
NOVEMBER 22 • MLB.COM
Rays sign Cardinals' former 1st-round pick to free agent contract | Sporting News Tampa Bay added a guy with some talent.
NOVEMBER 21 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Cole Sulser - Avoids arbitration with Rays The Rays and Sulser avoided arbitration by agreeing to a one-year, $1.05 million contract, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Impact Sulser receives a small raise in his second year of arbitration eligibility. Slated to turn 36 in March, Sulser made 18 appearances out of the Rays' bullpen in 2025, collecting a 1.99 ERA and 22:7 K:BB over 22.2 innings. He'll likely fill a middle relief role in 2026.
NOVEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE
Tropicana Field roof repairs looking good with Rays ready for MLB return Rays will return to Tropicana Field after hurricanes forced Tampa Bay into minor league stadium.
NOVEMBER 21 • USATODAY.COM
With last roof panel placed, The Trop has its look back ST. PETERSBURG -- Tropicana Field has its signature look back. The 24th and final roof panel was put in place atop The Trop on Thursday, res...
NOVEMBER 21 • MLB.COM
Jake Woodford - Nabs NRI deal with Rays The Rays signed Woodford to a minor-league contract with an invitation to spring training Friday, Ryan Bass of FanDuel Sports Network Sun reports.
Impact Woodford made 22 relief appearances for the Diamondbacks this season, posting a 6.44 ERA and 23:13 K:BB over 36.1 frames. The 29-year-old right will compete for a spot on the Rays' Opening Day roster but is likely to begin the 2026 campaign at Triple-A Durham.
NOVEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE
Rays buy in on 3 prospects held back from Rule 5 Draft This story was excerpted from Adam Berry's Rays Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. And subscribe to get it regularly...
NOVEMBER 21 • MLB.COM
Rays listening on All-Star second baseman opens a door that the Padres can't ignore As always, the San Diego Padres' offseason is going to be unpredictable, exciting, and a tad unnerving. AJ Preller is constantly in the midd...
NOVEMBER 21 • FRIARSONBASE.COM
