Latest news and updates about the Rays
The Rays starters had three pitchers throw 150 or more innings in 2025 (Pepiot at 167, Baz at 166, and Rasmussen just made it with 150), which should be viewed as an acoomplishment. The last time that happened was in 2016 when Chris Archer eclipsed 200, Jake Odorizzi threw 187, and Drew Smyly added 175. […]
From DRaysBay | about 12 hours ago | 0 reads
Previous Winner Nathan Flewelling, C19 | L/R | 6’2” | 200A | .229/.393/.336 (126 wRC+) 439 PA, 6 HR, 9 SB, 20.3% BB, 27.6% KA+ | 22 PA, 4 H, 5 BB, 6 K The 94th overall pick from 2024, Flewelling made his debut at 18 years young and caught a full season (75 C, […]
From DRaysBay | 1 day ago | 0 reads
DRaysBay works best as a place for community and conversation. Accordingly, in the lead up to the new season, we are posting “Daily Questions” in the month of February. I look forward to seeing you in the comment section! Pitchers & Catchers begin to report to Spring Training today, so I can think of no […]
From DRaysBay | 1 day ago | 0 reads
On this week’s episode of Rays Your Voice, we discuss the signing of right-handed pitcher Nick Martinez, who seemingly will round out the Rays rotation, at least to start the year. Darby and I break down what he brings to the pitching staff, and how his signing alters the roles of other pitchers like Steven […]
From DRaysBay | 2 days ago | 0 reads
The Atlanta Braves have been hyper-active on this first day of Spring Training, with the teaming making a late-night announcement that infielder Brett Wisely, who appeared with the team late in the 2025 season, has been re-acquired by the team in a trade with the Tampa Bay Rays for cash considerations. The Braves traded Wisely […]
From Talking Chop | 2 days ago | 1 read
The Rays have announced the promotional schedule for the 2026 season. Each item will be made available to the first 10,000 fans in attendance. As is tradition: The first is a schedule magnet presented by Orlando Health at the Rays Home Opener at Tropicana Field (April 6) against the Chicago Cubs. Bobblehead giveaways will include […]
From DRaysBay | 2 days ago | 0 reads
The Tampa Bay Rays have announced they will also celebrate former Rays third baseman Evan Longoria with a weekend of events and recognition dubbed, “Longo’s Legacy Weekend.” The team will honor Longoria by inducting him into the Rays Hall of Fame on Saturday, July 11 and will retire his No. 3 jersey on Sunday, July […]
From DRaysBay | 2 days ago | 0 reads
The Rays catching group last season performed far below the standard we’ve historically seen from them. They were one of the worst groups in the league on both sides of the ball. Thankfully, the front office spent time addressing the need at the deadline. Now, the guys they brought in will have already had experience […]
From DRaysBay | 3 days ago | 0 reads
DRaysBay works best as a place for community and conversation. Accordingly, in the lead up to the new season, we are posting “Daily Questions” in the month of February. I look forward to seeing you in the comment section! The Rays have penciled in many starters that aren’t going anywhere — Junior Caminero, Yandy Diaz, […]
From DRaysBay | 3 days ago | 0 reads
Previous Winner Slater de Brun, OF18 | L/L | 5’10” | 187 Drafted 37th overall in 2025, through a draft pick traded by the Rays, de Brun was essentially re-acquired in the Shane Baz trade. Like many Rays outfield prospects he’s not expected to develop much power, but compensates with an ability to hit to […]
From DRaysBay | 3 days ago | 1 read
The Tampa Bay Rays have added veteran starting pitcher Nick Martinez on a multi-year contract, with $13 million guaranteed overall. He’ll slot into a rotation that features Drew Rasmussen and Ryan Pepiot as guaranteed starters, a reliever looking to convert to starting in newcomer Steven Matz, and former All-Star Shane McClanahan, who is seeking a […]
From DRaysBay | 3 days ago | 0 reads
DRaysBay works best as a place for community and conversation. Accordingly, in the lead up to the new season, we are posting “Daily Questions” in the month of February. I look forward to seeing you in the comment section! You’re never going to love every move the front office makes, but which one is the […]
From DRaysBay | 4 days ago | 0 reads
DRaysBay works best as a place for community and conversation. Accordingly, in the lead up to the new season, we are posting “Daily Questions” in the month of February. I look forward to seeing you in the comment section! Players start reporting later this week, and the roster is essentially set. Is it enough to […]
From DRaysBay | 5 days ago | 1 read
DRaysBay works best as a place for community and conversation. Accordingly, in the lead up to the new season, we are posting “Daily Questions” in the month of February. I look forward to seeing you in the comment section! For years folks have said baseball belongs outdoors and not on artificial turf made from coconuts. […]
From DRaysBay | 6 days ago | 0 reads
The Tampa Bay Rays have acquired Cuban outfielder Victor Mesa Jr. from the Miami Marlins, adding a left handed fourth outfielder to the Spring Training mix. He has an option remaining, and will be competing with Chandler Simpson and Richie Palacios for an outfield slated to already include two left handed hitters in Jake Fraley […]
From DRaysBay | 6 days ago | 0 reads
DRaysBay works best as a place for community and conversation. Accordingly, in the lead up to the new season, we are posting “Daily Questions” in the month of February. I look forward to seeing you in the comment section! Yes that means you get to define “success” in your response!
From DRaysBay | 7 days ago | 2 reads
Paul Toboni and Ani Kilambi have been doing work on the waiver wire lately. They are churning through players on the fringes of the 40-man roster. Today, they claimed Ken Waldichuk from the Rays and DFA’d George Soriano in the process. Soriano was only claimed last week, but the Nats still decided to move on. […]
From Federal Baseball | 7 days ago | 1 read
The Tampa Bay Rays have released the first official renderings of their proposed new stadium at — and redevelopment of — the Hillsborough College Campus at Dale Mabry. Rays fans and the community can learn more about the project and make a $19.98 deposit to secure early access to seating in the new ballpark by […]
From DRaysBay | 8 days ago | 0 reads
The Rays have done some shuffling among their infield group this offseason. Most notably, they traded away Brandon Lowe and have continued to prioritize bat-to-ball and plate skills over whiff-prone power bats. Gavin Lux was acquired as a stop gap at 2B, and Ben Williamson’s recent acquisition makes him the front runner to fill a […]
From DRaysBay | 8 days ago | 0 reads
DRaysBay works best as a place for community and conversation. Accordingly, in the lead up to the new season, we are posting “Daily Questions” in the month of February. I look forward to seeing you in the comment section! For better or for worse, we all have that moment that broke the glass, and changed […]
From DRaysBay | 8 days ago | 0 reads
The Hillsborough County Commission today unanimously approved a motion to discuss a “framework” for negotiating a deal with the Rays to build a stadium and a mixed use development on the current site of Hillsborough College, providing a first glimpse into how the stadium might be funded. Commissioner Hagan introduced a motion based on this […]
From DRaysBay | 8 days ago | 1 read
On this week’s episode of Rays Your Voice, we discuss the recent press conference led by Governor Ron DeSantis, where major power players came out in support of the Rays new stadium plan on the Hillsborough College Dale Mabry campus. While funding was not discussed, Tuesday’s presser feels like a big step in the right […]
From DRaysBay | 9 days ago | 1 read
DRaysBay works best as a place for community and conversation. Accordingly, in the lead up to the new season, we are posting “Daily Questions” in the month of February. I look forward to seeing you in the comment section! This is a safe space, right? RIGHT?
From DRaysBay | 9 days ago | 0 reads
Today, Governor DeSantis and MLB Commissioner Manfred gathered with Hillsborough College President Ken Atwater and Rays CEO Ken Babby to show a united front in the effort to build a Rays stadium at the current Hillsborough College site. “Baseball belongs in Tampa Bay,” DeSantis said. “Baseball can succeed in Tampa Bay.” Governor DeSantis led off, […]
From DRaysBay | 9 days ago | 0 reads
As Danny Russell reported, the Rays have traded for infielder Ben Williamson. Williamson is known for his plus plus defense, but he’s struggled to translate his college and minor league hitting success to the majors. The Mariners promoted Williamson early in 2025, but sent him back to Triple A Tacoma to work on his hitting. […]
From DRaysBay | 10 days ago | 2 reads