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Rays Reacts Results: Fifth Outfielder
The Rays seem primed to carry five outfield capable defenders this season, with Jake Fraley (L) and Cedric Mullins (L) on MLB deals, utility man Ryan Vilade (R) out of options, and previous starting center fielder Jonny DeLuca (R) returning from injury. If the Rays carry a fifth, these five players are the key candidates, […]
GDT: Kevin Cash has the lowest WAR of any player to have played for both Tampa and Boston
A legendary legacy. First pitch against the Boston Red Sox is at 1:05 at JetBlue Park and the Rays will be providing TV and radio coverage.
GDT: Tampa Bay Rays play an away game in Tampa
First pitch against the New York Yankees is at 6:35 at Steinbrenner Field and the Rays will be providing TV and radio coverage.
Rays release four “Tampa Bay” Jersey mock ups, poll
The Rays essentially abandoned the words “Tampa Bay” when the team rebranded to Navy and Columbia Blue, but with the new ownership group has come a clear intent to listen to the desires of the Rays fan base, and that includes the re-introduction of a road grey jersey that reads TAMPA BAY proudly across the […]
2026 DRaysBay Community Prospect List: Vote for No. 26
Previous Winner Brailer Guerrero, OF20 | L/R | 6’1” | 215A | .249/.338/.399 (119 wRC+) 222 PA, 6 HR, 9 SB, 11.3% BB, 29.3% KAFL | 2 H, 0 HR, 2 SB, 3 BB, 16 K, 29 PA Good news: the $3.7 million 2023 signee made the leap out of the complex league in his […]
Five Early Breakout Performances by Rays Prospects this Spring
While most of the attention in camp has focused on players battling for the final spots on the major league roster, several prospects have quietly stood out in small samples. Spring Training results are noisy, but traits like strike throwing, approach, and batted-ball profile can still signal meaningful development – especially when viewed in the […]
Rays release 2026 Spring Breakout game roster
MLB’s third annual MLB Spring Breakout game is scheduled for March 19-22. Growing in popularity, the four-day event features top prospects from every team in 16 exhibition games. Tampa Bay’s prospects will play Thursday, March 19 at the Mets (Clover Park — St. Lucie, FL) at 7:10 PM. The game will be broadcast for free […]
GDT: Steve Cox appreciation post
Growing up, the first player to actually become my favorite player was Steve Cox. I remember seeing him react like a cat at first base and making ridiculous looking plays; naturally I considered him the best player on the team. Actually looking back, he was just replacement level but darnit I think he was great. […]
2026 DRaysBay Community Prospect List: Vote for No. 25
Previous Winner Gary Gill Hill, RHP21 | 6’2” | 160A+ | 3.82 ERA, 4.37 FIP, 136.2 IP (25 GS), 18.8% K, 5.3% BB A groundballer, Gill Hill was a feather in the cap for the Rays scouting department when snagged in the sixth round in 2022. He raised his armslot in 2024 to great success, […]
GDT: Een honkbalwedstrijd tegen Nederland
The Rays will be taking on the Team Netherlands for the World Baseball Classic this afternoon. The team features a former top prospect in Druw Jones plus established big leaugers Kenley Jansen, Xander Bogaerts, Ceddanne Rafaela, Ozzie Albies, and Jurickson Profar. First pitch is at 1:05 at Charlotte Sports Park and the Rays will be […]
Rays Reacts Survey: Outfield Projection
Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the MLB. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Rays fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. Please take our survey
GDT: If a game doesn’t have a TV broadcast, did it really even happen?
It’s split squad day with one contingent of Rays traveling to take on the Twins and another contingent remaining in Port Charlotte to take on the Phillies. No TV today but the Twins radio team will cover that game and the Rays will have radio coverage of the game in Port Charlotte. We will have […]
2026 DRaysBay Community Prospect List: Vote for No. 24
Previous Winner Dom Keegan, C25 | R/R | 6’0” | 210AAA | .241/.306/.429 (89 wRC+) 297 PA, 10 HR, 0 SB, 8.1% BB, 30.6% K Keegan is at an inflection point in his minor league career, having joined the 40-man roster as the third catcher, and overall the jury is still out. Trusted more at […]
GDT: Pondering Jose Guillen
Perusing former big leaguers as one does and Jose Guillen fascinates me. A freak athlete with a ridiculous arm, he was utterly terrible for the first few years of his career. From 1997-2002, he had -6.1 fWAR, easily the worst of any player over that stretch of time (next closest was Neifi Perez, -3.8 fWAR). […]
Four numbers that actually matter in Spring Training: Week One
As fans, we thrive on finding meaning in our teams’ stats. Do the numbers coming out of spring training — which is basically one very long practice — actually have significance, however? I would argue that most spring numbers tell us little, except a few that can tell us a lot more. We may not […]
GDT: It’s March Y’all
There will be MLB.tv coverage of the games today with the Braves broadcast available, along with both teams providing radio feeds. First pitch against the Atlanta Braves is at 1:05 at CoolToday Park Today’s highlight package is from June 7-9, 1999 when the Devil Rays took on the Atlanta Braves
GDT: Nick Martinez makes his spring debut
Nick Martinez takes the hill the today as he makes his first appearance of the Spring. There will be local radio coverage of the game today by the Rays. First pitch against the Detroit Tigers is at 1:05 at Charlotte Sports Park Today’s highlight package is from May 31-June 2, 1999 when the Devil Rays […]
Community Shoutouts: Tag a commenter who makes this place better.
For our final day of Daily Questions – which was intended to celebrate the community we have here – we shall end with a real one: Who do you appreciate in this community? Give them a shout down below.
2026 DRaysBay Community Prospect List: Vote for No. 23
Previous Winner Homer Bush Jr., OF24 | R/R | 6’3” | 215AA | .301/.375/.360 (122 wRC+) 546 PA, 0 HR, 57 SB, 8.8% BB, 17.9% K Acquired in the 2024 Jason Adam trade, the starting center fielder at Double-A passed the test of advanced pitching, but just barely. He lacks in-game power due to a […]
GDT: Ryan Pepiot makes his spring debut
Ryan Pepiot takes the hill the today as he makes his first appearance of the Spring. There will be local radio coverage of the game today by the Rays. First pitch against the Toronto Blue Jays is at 1:05 at Charlotte Sports Park Today’s highlight package is from September 14-16, 1999 when the Devil Rays […]
New pitch alert! — Rays changeups
A few Rays pitchers have debuted new pitch shapes this spring — and they all have one thing in common: they’re offspeed pitches. That’s not a coincidence. The Rays are quietly building a pitching optimization template: preserve the fastball traits, kill lift on the offspeed, widen the vertical angle of approach (VAA) gap, and let […]
Make one 2026 prediction that you will stand by all season.
Make one 2026 prediction that you will stand by all season.
Rays announce first three New Stadium public community engagement sessions
The Tampa Bay Rays today announced the first three public community engagement sessions, inviting residents across Hillsborough County to learn more about and share their input on the vision for a new ballpark and mixed-use district. In partnership with Hillsborough College, the Rays will kick off the series on Tuesday, March 3, at the College’s […]
GDT: One month from Opening Day
The only coverage today is courtesy of the Boston Red Sox radio team First pitch is at 1:05 at JetBlue Park
What one special feature do you want to see in the new Rays stadium?
Is it more flappy bois? Is it a place in the stadium where you can work remotely? Is it a sit down restaurant field level? Let’s get your biggest and best wishes!
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