The Tampa Bay Rays are busy trying to improve their roster on the margins. They’ve imported a few outfielders, a handful of pitchers and are deciding which young players they trust. It remains extremely unlikely that they will pry Kyle Tucker off the free agent market despite having local connections. Instead, the Rays should pursue the trade market and snatch a three-time … [Read more...] about The Rays Need to Be All In on This Diamondbacks All-Star
Rays Might Move Veteran to Outfield if Major Trade is Made
The Tampa Bay Rays are engaged in trade negotiations with the Arizona Diamondbacks regarding Ketel Marte. The Diamondbacks will certainly demand a hefty return. What if the Rays manage to retain incumbent Brandon Lowe in a hypothetical trade package? The Snakes are on the prowl for starting pitching (which the Rays can provide), but it raises the question about how to manage … [Read more...] about Rays Might Move Veteran to Outfield if Major Trade is Made
The Rays Can’t Afford To Fall Too Far Behind In The AL East
The Tampa Bay Rays have the unfortunate circumstance of residing in the AL East and not the AL Central. If the Rays found themselves in the latter, they may find it easier to compete with teams that have similar financial outlooks and roster compositions. Nevertheless, unless realignment seriously emerges in the future, the Rays are stuck competing with the big guys. They need … [Read more...] about The Rays Can’t Afford To Fall Too Far Behind In The AL East
The Rays Find Their Primary Center Fielder for 2026
The Tampa Bay Rays made a move this week that came out of left field. Very few MLB insiders had them linked to a former All-Star and longtime member of the Baltimore Orioles. In any event, Cedric Mullins is headed to the Rays on a one-year, $7 million deal. Mullins is a player who isn’t a strict platoon option and has plenty of veteran experience. The former Oriole can benefit … [Read more...] about The Rays Find Their Primary Center Fielder for 2026
Three Realistic Landing Spots for J.T. Realmuto
J.T. Realmuto is the top catcher available in free agency this offseason. This is in no small part due to his elite defense, which is rare behind the plate these days. He figures to attract interest from contenders and playoff aspirants alike. Apr 26, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Philadelphia Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto (10) breaks his bat on a single against the Chicago … [Read more...] about Three Realistic Landing Spots for J.T. Realmuto