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Rays Reacts Results: WBC Edition
This week we asked two Rays specific questions related to the WBC. First up, I was curious to see how much of our readership was invested in watching the WBC, even in the early rounds. The answer was a resounding yes! 12% of y’all were ready to watch the knock out stage, and I hope […]
GDT: Anyone seen Preston Garvey around?
First pitch against the Boston Red Sox is at 1:05 at JetBlue Park and the Red Sox will be providing radio coverage.
2026 DRaysBay Community Prospect List: Vote for No. 28
Previous Winner Adrian Santana, SS20 | S/R | 5’11” | 155A+ | .263/.324/.326 (94 wRC+) 409 PA, 2 HR, 47 SB, 8.6% BB, 12.0% K Once a top-ten or so prospect in 2024, Santana fell off our site’s 2025 list after failing to clear as an honorable mention. Why? The switch-hitting slick fielding short stop […]
Breakout or small sample? What to make of Ben Williamson’s spring
The Rays gave up quite a bit to acquire Ben Williamson this offseason. They parted ways with a 4th OF profile in Colton Ledbetter and a Comp B pick. Coming into Spring Training, the expectation for Williamson seemed fairly straightforward: compete for a utility infielder role. That likely meant coming off the bench to spell […]
2026 DRaysBay Community Prospect List: Vote for No. 27
Previous Winner Brayden Taylor, 2B/3B24 | L/R | 6’0” | 180AA | .173/.289/.286 (77 wRC+) 437 PA, 8 HR, 17 SB, 14% BB, 27.7% KAFL | .264/.400/.472 (.384 wOBA) 65 PA, 1 HR, 5 SB, 12 BB, 19 K Taylor entered 2025 as a top-100 prospect after demolishing High-A (154 wRC+), and left 2025 as […]
GDT: I guess the Battery is pretty neat
First pitch against the Atlanta Braves is at 1:05 at CoolToday Park and the Braves will be providing TV and radio coverage.
GDT: Hey Twins, thanks for the Delmon Young trade
Gavin Lux is slated to make his spring debut while Chandler Simpson and Cedric Mullins will make their returns to the Rays lineup. First pitch against the Minnesota Twins is at 1:05 at Charlotte Sports Park and the Rays will be providing radio coverage.
Rays Reacts Survey: WBC Edition
Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the MLB. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Rays fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. Please take our survey
GDT: Anyone ever been to Detroit?
First pitch against the Detroit Tigers is at 1:05 at Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium and the Tigers will be providing radio coverage.
Four numbers that actually matter in Spring Training: Week Two
This is the second installment in analyzing team trends as we move towards the regular season. It’s still early and the exact numbers matter less than the trends they point toward – especially when compared to the same measurements from the 2025 season. The underlying data from Rays outfielders has stood out the most so […]
GDT: IMO Truist Park is overrated
Parking is a nightmare. Sightlines are blocked. Also, most games are held in sweltering heat. Honestly prefer Tropicana Field. First pitch against the Atlanta Braves is at 1:05 at Charlotte Sports Park and the Rays will be providing radio coverage.
Rays Reacts Results: Fifth Outfielder
The Rays seem primed to carry five outfield capable defenders this season, with Jake Fraley (L) and Cedric Mullins (L) on MLB deals, utility man Ryan Vilade (R) out of options, and previous starting center fielder Jonny DeLuca (R) returning from injury. If the Rays carry a fifth, these five players are the key candidates, […]
GDT: Kevin Cash has the lowest WAR of any player to have played for both Tampa and Boston
A legendary legacy. First pitch against the Boston Red Sox is at 1:05 at JetBlue Park and the Rays will be providing TV and radio coverage.
GDT: Tampa Bay Rays play an away game in Tampa
First pitch against the New York Yankees is at 6:35 at Steinbrenner Field and the Rays will be providing TV and radio coverage.
Rays release four “Tampa Bay” Jersey mock ups, poll
The Rays essentially abandoned the words “Tampa Bay” when the team rebranded to Navy and Columbia Blue, but with the new ownership group has come a clear intent to listen to the desires of the Rays fan base, and that includes the re-introduction of a road grey jersey that reads TAMPA BAY proudly across the […]
2026 DRaysBay Community Prospect List: Vote for No. 26
Previous Winner Brailer Guerrero, OF20 | L/R | 6’1” | 215A | .249/.338/.399 (119 wRC+) 222 PA, 6 HR, 9 SB, 11.3% BB, 29.3% KAFL | 2 H, 0 HR, 2 SB, 3 BB, 16 K, 29 PA Good news: the $3.7 million 2023 signee made the leap out of the complex league in his […]
Five Early Breakout Performances by Rays Prospects this Spring
While most of the attention in camp has focused on players battling for the final spots on the major league roster, several prospects have quietly stood out in small samples. Spring Training results are noisy, but traits like strike throwing, approach, and batted-ball profile can still signal meaningful development – especially when viewed in the […]
Rays release 2026 Spring Breakout game roster
MLB’s third annual MLB Spring Breakout game is scheduled for March 19-22. Growing in popularity, the four-day event features top prospects from every team in 16 exhibition games. Tampa Bay’s prospects will play Thursday, March 19 at the Mets (Clover Park — St. Lucie, FL) at 7:10 PM. The game will be broadcast for free […]
GDT: Steve Cox appreciation post
Growing up, the first player to actually become my favorite player was Steve Cox. I remember seeing him react like a cat at first base and making ridiculous looking plays; naturally I considered him the best player on the team. Actually looking back, he was just replacement level but darnit I think he was great. […]
2026 DRaysBay Community Prospect List: Vote for No. 25
Previous Winner Gary Gill Hill, RHP21 | 6’2” | 160A+ | 3.82 ERA, 4.37 FIP, 136.2 IP (25 GS), 18.8% K, 5.3% BB A groundballer, Gill Hill was a feather in the cap for the Rays scouting department when snagged in the sixth round in 2022. He raised his armslot in 2024 to great success, […]
GDT: Een honkbalwedstrijd tegen Nederland
The Rays will be taking on the Team Netherlands for the World Baseball Classic this afternoon. The team features a former top prospect in Druw Jones plus established big leaugers Kenley Jansen, Xander Bogaerts, Ceddanne Rafaela, Ozzie Albies, and Jurickson Profar. First pitch is at 1:05 at Charlotte Sports Park and the Rays will be […]
Rays Reacts Survey: Outfield Projection
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GDT: If a game doesn’t have a TV broadcast, did it really even happen?
It’s split squad day with one contingent of Rays traveling to take on the Twins and another contingent remaining in Port Charlotte to take on the Phillies. No TV today but the Twins radio team will cover that game and the Rays will have radio coverage of the game in Port Charlotte. We will have […]
2026 DRaysBay Community Prospect List: Vote for No. 24
Previous Winner Dom Keegan, C25 | R/R | 6’0” | 210AAA | .241/.306/.429 (89 wRC+) 297 PA, 10 HR, 0 SB, 8.1% BB, 30.6% K Keegan is at an inflection point in his minor league career, having joined the 40-man roster as the third catcher, and overall the jury is still out. Trusted more at […]
GDT: Pondering Jose Guillen
Perusing former big leaguers as one does and Jose Guillen fascinates me. A freak athlete with a ridiculous arm, he was utterly terrible for the first few years of his career. From 1997-2002, he had -6.1 fWAR, easily the worst of any player over that stretch of time (next closest was Neifi Perez, -3.8 fWAR). […]
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