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Ketel Marte is tagged out by Alex Bregman during a September game between the Diamondbacks and Red Sox. Could the two end up playing together in Arizona? Chris Coduto/Getty Images Here’s some of the ...

Brandon Lowe gives the Pittsburgh Pirates their first legitimate power threat in years. Julio Aguilar / Getty Images Trade details: In a three-team trade, the Pittsburgh Pirates acquire 2B Brandon ...

In a three-team trade that reflects the desire of each club to improve without dipping into the free agent market, the Tampa Bay Rays, Pittsburgh Pirates and Houston Astros exchanged six players on ...

For weeks, there have been rumors swirling that the Tampa Bay Rays were holding trade discussions involving second baseman Brandon Lowe. On the surface, it was odd that a team in need of offense was ...

The past couple of seasons have been frustrating for the Tampa Bay Rays, and while they certainly aren't rebuilding in the 2026 offseason, they are reshuffling things. And that includes, naturally, ...

The Tampa Bay Rays have a massive void at the backend of their bullpen that is going to have to be filled next season. Long-time relief pitcher Pete Fairbanks is no longer the team’s closer. In a ...

With six starting pitchers for a five-man rotation, the Rays had a wonderful dilemma heading into last season. That was until Shane McClanahan, who was checking all boxes on his way back from a second ...

TAMPA, Fla. — On Friday, Tampa Mayor Jane Castor and County Commissioner Ken Hagan both said they’re open to starting negotiations with the team again, and that the land previously offered is still an ...