Chandler Simpson, who stole 104 bases in the minor leagues last season, has jaw-dropping speed that continues to dazzle in the Grapefruit League.

An outfield full of question marks, a roster crunch in the infield and the potential of another ace emerging stand out as storylines for the Tampa Bay Rays.

Sizing up the Tampa Bay Rays ahead of the 2025 season

Ryan Pepiot allowed two hits, one walk and one run in 2.0 innings against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Friday, but the Tampa Bay Rays righty said he felt good about how he recovered.

For much of the past decade, the Tampa Bay Rays have been baseball’s great anomaly—a team that wins despite payroll limitations, roster turnover, and playing in a division stacked with financial heavyweights.

Rays fans looking to buy tickets are finding a shock at the prices. Season tickets went up nearly 40% and if you want to go to Opening Day, those tickets are starting at $150.

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On Oct. 9, Hurricane Milton made landfall in Sarasota County, roaring off the gulf coast at maximum wind speeds of 120 mph. It was still moving at 102 mph when it rolled through St. Petersburg, ostensibly not quite strong enough to threaten a stadium roof designed to withstand gusts of up to 115 mph.

The Tampa Bay Rays continue to blame elected officials for the apparent demise of a deal for a new ballpark even though the Rays can move forward at any time with the agreement signed in July 2024.

The Tampa Bay Rays have until March 31 to decide if they’re moving forward with stadium plans. The St. Petersburg City Council and Pinellas County Commission have said they’re still on board.

Pepiot dedicated himself to getting better each day and that approach didn't change after an offseason trade sent him across the country from the Los Angeles Dodgers to the Tampa Bay Rays. In fact, Pepiot quickly learned to thrive with his new organization ...