This Rays offseason included a search for veteran starting pitching* for 2026, with three veterans with previous experience with the Rays listed early in the offseason in former Opening Day starter Zach Eflin, the recently traded Zack Littell, or the team’s lone departing free agent, Adrian Houser. Read more: Rays Rumors: A reunion of starting […]
The Tampa Bay Rays are reportedly deep in talks with the Houston Astros and Pittsburgh Pirates on a three-team deal that would send former second baseman Brandon Lowe to the Pirates, while also considering a deal that would send Shane Baz to the Orioles. The deal has not yet been finalized, but there are a […]
The Tampa Bay Rays pursued infielder Jorge Polanco in free agency before the veteran slugger signed a two-year, $40 million deal with the New York Mets. Pursuing Polanco shows that Rays ownership is willing to spend on free agents they deem worthy of adding to the roster. In Polanco’s case, he is an accomplished switch-hitter […]
There are a lot of interesting players left unprotected by other organizations after the recent Rule 5 roster deadline, and some of them look like they could fit in the bullpen if the Rays wanted to try their luck again after drafting two such prospects last season. Below are my top five Rule 5 pitching […]
In Marc Topkin’s column last weekend, he strongly suggested that the Rays aren’t just looking for an experienced starting pitcher who can project alongside Shane McClanahan, Drew Rasmussen, Ryan Pepiot and Shane Baz in the starting rotation. He also suggested it might be a household name. The Rays return to Tropicana Field in April, and […]