en-us SportSpyder - The Latest Tampa Bay Rays News https://sportspyder.com/mlb/tampa-bay-rays/news ST. PETERSBURG -- Much of the chatter coming out of the GM Meetings at the Aria Resort and Casino in Las Vegas this week will be about free agents and trade talks, who’s available and who isn’t going anywhere. The reigning American League champion Rays say their offseason priorities are Wed, 11 Nov 2026 03:44:19 GMT Adam Berry https://sportspyder.com/mlb/tampa-bay-rays/articles/58642804 https://sportspyder.com/mlb/tampa-bay-rays/articles/58642804 false false Will Venable wins after leading the White Sox from 60 wins in 2025 to 84 and a wild-card playoff berth this past season. Wed, 11 Nov 2026 01:42:38 GMT Marc Topkin https://sportspyder.com/mlb/tampa-bay-rays/articles/58641902 https://sportspyder.com/mlb/tampa-bay-rays/articles/58641902 true false Kevin Cash talks about finishing second for AL Manager of the Year and feeling grateful to work with a special group of players during the 2026 season Wed, 11 Nov 2026 01:26:47 GMT @Raysbaseball https://sportspyder.com/mlb/tampa-bay-rays/articles/58641817 https://sportspyder.com/mlb/tampa-bay-rays/articles/58641817 false false The Tampa bay Rays have an exciting core developing in the farm system, headlined by Grady Emerson. Wed, 11 Nov 2026 01:23:29 GMT Sam Hougham https://sportspyder.com/mlb/tampa-bay-rays/articles/58641793 https://sportspyder.com/mlb/tampa-bay-rays/articles/58641793 false false The Brewers' Pat Murphy became the first to win NL Manager of the Year in three straight seasons Tuesday, while Will Venable of the White Sox won AL honors. Wed, 11 Nov 2026 01:17:20 GMT ESPN https://sportspyder.com/mlb/tampa-bay-rays/articles/58641757 https://sportspyder.com/mlb/tampa-bay-rays/articles/58641757 false false Pat Murphy capped off a legendary season by winning the National League Manager of the Year Award. This year, the other candidates included Don Mattingly of the Phillies and Walt Weiss of the Braves. In an already successful season, where the Brewers won the World Series, Murphy continues to cement himself as one of the … Wed, 11 Nov 2026 01:02:28 GMT Tyler Courtney https://sportspyder.com/mlb/tampa-bay-rays/articles/58641674 https://sportspyder.com/mlb/tampa-bay-rays/articles/58641674 false false Venable beat out Tampa Bay Rays manager Kevin Cash and Boston Red Sox manager Chad Tracy Wed, 11 Nov 2026 00:52:56 GMT Mike Axisa https://sportspyder.com/mlb/tampa-bay-rays/articles/58641617 https://sportspyder.com/mlb/tampa-bay-rays/articles/58641617 false false Kevin Cash finishes second for the American League Manager of the Year Award after leading the Rays to 98 wins and the AL East title Wed, 11 Nov 2026 00:45:21 GMT @Raysbaseball https://sportspyder.com/mlb/tampa-bay-rays/articles/58641581 https://sportspyder.com/mlb/tampa-bay-rays/articles/58641581 false false Rays skipper Kevin Cash placed second in the voting for the 2026 American League Manager of the Year Award, finishing as the runner-up to White Sox manager Will Venable. The voting results of the Baseball Writers' Association of America were announced on MLB Network on Tuesday night. Cash led the Wed, 11 Nov 2026 00:43:09 GMT Adam Berry https://sportspyder.com/mlb/tampa-bay-rays/articles/58641566 https://sportspyder.com/mlb/tampa-bay-rays/articles/58641566 false false On Tuesday night, Chicago White Sox manager Will Venable won the American League Manager of the Year award. After helping the White Sox reach the postseason after three-straight seasons of 100+ losses, Venable was a deserving winner. However, we cannot forget about Kevin Cash. The Tampa Bay Rays' manager was seeking his third American League Manager … Wed, 11 Nov 2026 00:37:21 GMT Andrew Willis, Editor https://sportspyder.com/mlb/tampa-bay-rays/articles/58641523 https://sportspyder.com/mlb/tampa-bay-rays/articles/58641523 false false Miguel Rojas goes from player to REPORTER! (World Series Media Day)Retired? Hardly!Fresh off his retirement announcement from the Dodgers, we gave Miguel Roj... Tue, 10 Nov 2026 23:47:33 GMT MLB https://sportspyder.com/mlb/tampa-bay-rays/articles/58640933 https://sportspyder.com/mlb/tampa-bay-rays/articles/58640933 false false Check out the best highlights from Bryan Baker's 2026 season Tue, 10 Nov 2026 21:02:23 GMT @Raysbaseball https://sportspyder.com/mlb/tampa-bay-rays/articles/58638563 https://sportspyder.com/mlb/tampa-bay-rays/articles/58638563 false false Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Chandler Simpson earned a 2026 Silver Slugger nomination after batting .306 with an AL-leading 46 stolen bases. However, improving his .333 on-base percentage, plate discipline and extra-base production could make Simpson an even bigger offensive weapon in 2027. Tue, 10 Nov 2026 20:55:20 GMT Christian Rauh https://sportspyder.com/mlb/tampa-bay-rays/articles/58638458 https://sportspyder.com/mlb/tampa-bay-rays/articles/58638458 false false With the new top reliever award, it’s hard to guess how Bryan Baker’s season will be judged. Junior Caminero’s biggest challenge are the numbers Yordan Alvarez posted. Tue, 10 Nov 2026 20:29:13 GMT Marc Topkin https://sportspyder.com/mlb/tampa-bay-rays/articles/58638088 https://sportspyder.com/mlb/tampa-bay-rays/articles/58638088 true false