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2026 DRaysBay Community Prospect List: Vote for No. 22
Previous Winner Aidan Smith, OF21 | R/R | 6’2” | 190A+ | .237/.331/.388 (114 wRC+) 459 PA, 14 HR, 41 SB, 11.5% BB, 31.2% K Acquired in the Arozarena trade, Smith became the prince who was promised, a five tool athlete with a strong bat, good face, and a preternatural glove in center field. That […]
GDT: Brody Hopkins makes his spring debut
The Tampa Bay Rays top overall prospect will make his spring debut this afternoon, getting the start against the Baltimore Orioles. There isn’t any radio coverage today, but the Orioles are broadcasting the game so it can be seen on MLB.tv. First pitch is at 1:05 at Ed Smith Stadium
The Case for a 5.5-Man Rays Rotation
With Shane McClanahan hopefully returning to the rotation for the first time in two seasons, the Rays will need to manage his workload carefully to ensure he’s healthy for October – both this year and beyond. The goal isn’t necessarily to restrict or limit him, but to preserve his health while also allowing him to […]
Rays Your Voice: Ben Whitelaw on fringe players to watch this spring
On this week’s episode of Rays Your Voice, Darby Robinson and I talk to Ben Whitelaw about fringe roster players to keep an eye on throughout spring training. Ben has written about several players that are far from household names, even for Rays fans, but on this episode we talk about which of those players […]
What was the most miserable Rays season for you
Also, which is worse? To have had and lost (World Series year) or to never have had at all (playoffs, no World Series)?
Governor DeSantis, Florida Cabinet give land toward Rays Stadium project
The Tampa Bay Rays announced a statement from Chief Executive Officer Ken Babby following today’s meeting of Governor Ron DeSantis and the Florida Cabinet: “The Tampa Bay Rays are grateful for the approval granted today by Governor Ron DeSantis and the Florida Cabinet for the conveyance of state land to Hillsborough College for the purpose […]
GDT: We’re one month away from the final Spring Training game!
No TV covereage today, but the game can be heard through the radio. First pitch is 1:05 against the Minnesota Twins at Charlotte Sports Park.
Which Rays player has the most to prove?
Which Rays player has the most to prove?
2026 DRaysBay Community Prospect List: Vote for No. 21
Previous Winner Jackson Baumeister, RHP23 | 6’4” | 224AA | 4.62 ERA, 4.15 FIP (15 GS) 62.1 IP, 19.5% K, 9.6% BBAFL | 6 ER (1 HR), 9.0 IP (4 G, 3 GS), 10 K, 9 BB A shoulder injury derailed what should have been Baumeister’s coming out party, as his previously plus breaking ball […]
GDT: Do these games mean anything yet?
Let’s seize the means of production the coveted Grapefruit League title No TV covereage today, but the game can be heard through the radio. First pitch is 1:05 against the Boston Red Sox at Charlotte Sports Park.
Cam Booser and the baseball story you need to know
The Tampa Bay Rays made several franchise altering moves this offseason as they traded away Shane Baz and Brandon Lowe in separate trades made just hours apart. The deals also included Jake Mangum and southpaw Mason Montgomery. The inclusion of Montgomery was significant because the Rays have a lack of left-handed pitchers on the roster. […]
When did you become a true Rays fan, and why?
Was it as simple as you were living nearby? I grew up on the Space Coast, just 2 hours away from Tampa and seemingly 3 from St. Petersburg, in a family that stayed loyal to the Braves over the Marlins over the years — but I was the perfect age to become a Rays fan, […]
GDT: I guess baseball just happens all the time now
Sorry for the late GDT, it’s spring training for me too
Jake Woodford’s Outlier Traits
Earlier this offseason, the Rays signed RHP Jake Woodford to a minor league deal with an invite to Spring Training. He has bounced around several teams over the last six seasons, throwing over 250 innings with a career ERA and FIP that both flirt with 5.00. On the surface, there’s little reason for excitement. But […]
Which team do you hate the most?
For me this is an easy question. Anyone who has a vested interest in the Tampa Bay Rays success knows there’s one team whose presence looms over the franchise, and soon the new owners will seek to undo decades of damage when they build a stadium that shadows over big brother. Yes, I’m talking about […]
GDT: The first Rays lineup of 2026
BASEBALL IS BACK…sort of The Tampa Bay Rays are set to play their first game of the Grapefruit League as they’ll take on the Atlanta Braves at Charlotte Sports Park. Taking the mound for Tampa Bay is T.J. Nichols, who had a breakout season in 2026 and emerged as one of the Rays top pitching […]
2026 DRaysBay Community Prospect List: Vote for No. 20
Previous Winner Tre’ Morgan, 1B/LF23 | L/L | 6’0” | 215AAA | .274/.398/.412 (119 wRC+) 402 PA, 8 HR, 8 SB, 15.9% BB, 19.2% K Morgan continued to hit without power in 2025, a great discouragement for some evaluators, but his present 50-grade hit tool and feel for the zone allow a major league projection. […]
Wander Franco renewed trial delayed
The never ending Wander Fraco saga will continue at least through the beginning of April. Juan Arturo Recio is reporting that the trial has been delayed until March 30th. Franco’s witnesses were not present, so his lawyer requested the postponement. Wander Franco hasn’t played for the Tampa Bay Rays since August 2023 when the allegations […]
Drew Rasmussen to be the Rays Opening Day starter
Spring Training games still haven’t begun but that didn’t stop Kevin Cash from declaring the team’s Opening Day starter. Taking the mound on March 26th in St Louis for the Tampa Bay Rays on Opening Day will be Drew Rasmussen. “I’m really honored. It’s really cool to get the opportunity to pitch on opening day. […]
If you could change one moment in franchise history, which one would it be?
The most heartbreaking “what if” in Tampa Bay Rays franchise history are tied to two things: losing the World Series, and trading away your favorite players. Unfortunately, that gives us many moments to choose from. Lat’s take it back to the 2008 World Series. After a Cinderella run that transformed the perception of the club […]
Which player will make a leap this season?
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! Every year we see a role player make the leap into a star. In 2025 that […]
Mason Englert, starting pitcher?
Last offseason, the Rays acquired Mason Englert from the Tigers for Drew Sommers, adding a flexible, multi-inning arm with option years. Englert fit that role well, posting solid results while working more than one inning in nearly half his appearances. But the interesting question is whether the Rays should ask for more. Marc Topkin reported […]
Rays Your Voice: Spring Training begins, Rays players prepare for WBC
Spring training is underway, and we are finally hearing from Rays players, coaches, and front office personnel for the first time in 2026. Junior Caminero spoke with the media and discussed his role on the team, and that discussion started to touch on a potential extension. Caminero says that’s up to his team and the […]
What’s one trade, signing or extension you’d make right now?
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! Imagine you’ve been given the powers of the Erik Neander, and you are allowed to make […]
Which prospects are you most looking forward to seeing this Spring?
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! Spring Training is always an exciting opportunity to see players you might never otherwise see during […]
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