The Tampa Bay Rays primarily fly under the radar. They may want to keep flying under the radar, especially as they consider poaching a popular free-agent target from the large-market clubs. Everything the Rays do is designed to exert maximum impact. Japanese starting pitcher Tatsuya Imai remains unsigned as his posting window is set to come to a close. The right-hander recently … [Read more...] about Could the Rays make a last-second push for this Japanese hurler?
Why The Rays Aren’t Rebuilding
The Tampa Bay Rays’ offseason strategy is always hard to pin down. They historically engage in buying and selling at the same time. Only this franchise would trade Blake Snell in the same offseason after they made a surprise run to the World Series. They will trade Tyler Glasnow for a ton of prospects in the same offseason when they should have been taking the next step. Then … [Read more...] about Why The Rays Aren’t Rebuilding
Pirates, Rays, and Astros Swing Three-Team Trade
The Pittsburgh Pirates, Tampa Bay Rays, and Houston Astros have completed a three-team blockbuster trade. This trade will have a big impact on the seasons of all three teams. Chandler Rome of The Athletic was the first to report the trade, which became official on Friday afternoon. Aug 16, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Astros center fielder Jacob Melton (31) hits a RBI … [Read more...] about Pirates, Rays, and Astros Swing Three-Team Trade
Orioles Acquire Veteran Right-Hander from Rays
The Tampa Bay Rays and Baltimore Orioles completed a trade today centered on starting pitcher Shane Baz. Tampa Bay sent the 26-year-old right-hander to Baltimore in exchange for a package of prospects: outfielder Slater de Brun (the Orioles No. 6 prospect), catcher Caden Bodine (2025 draft pick), right-handed pitcher Michael Forret, outfielder Austin Overn, and a Competitive … [Read more...] about Orioles Acquire Veteran Right-Hander from Rays
What’s Next for the Rays After a Pair of Trade Blockbusters
The Tampa Bay Rays aren’t taking an extended break for the holidays. They kick-started the trade market with a pair of trades that improved their future and weakened the present. The trades raise questions about the next steps forward. The Rays have a positive trade history, but these moves must be judged over the next handful of years. Jul 3, 2022; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Tampa … [Read more...] about What’s Next for the Rays After a Pair of Trade Blockbusters