Locked On Rays- Daily Podcast On The Tampa Bay Rays

The Tampa Bay Rays hang on to win their last home game of the year 7-3. The Rays pounced on Boston early with a 3 run first inning. That inning was highlighted by a 2 RBI double by Christopher Morel. There would be no score until the 4th inning when Boston would score on a RBI double to make it 3-1. Brandon Lowe would hit his 30th homer of the year in the 6th inning to make it 4-1. Boston would tr...

The Tampa Bay Rays can't complete the comeback as they fall to the Boston Red Sox 6-3. There was no score for the first 2 innings of the game. The Red Sox would score first in the 3rd inning to make it 1-0. The Rays would respond in the 4th inning on a RBI double by Jake Mangum to make it 1-1. The Red Sox would take a 3-1 lead after scoring in the 5th and 6th innings. But the Rays would start thei...

The Tampa Bay Rays can't hang on as they lose to the Boston Red Sox 11-7. The Rays got things started early again in this one. Nick Fortes hit a RBI single to give the Rays a 1-0 lead. The Red Sox would respond in the top of the 2nd to make it 1-1. But then Carson Williams hit a solo homer in the bottom of the 2nd to give the Rays a 2-1 lead. Once again, the Red Sox would quickly tie the game in t...

Tampa Bay Rays shake-up: Matt Silverman's exit marks end of an era. What's next for the franchise? Kevin and Ulises Sambrano dissect Silverman's 22-year legacy with the Rays, from building a sustainable contender to the bitter stadium saga. They explore the incoming $1.7 billion ownership group led by Patrick Zalubski and potential changes to team identity and payroll. The hosts grade Silverman's...

MLB Playoff Race Heats Up: Who's In, Who's Out?   The National League wild card battle intensifies as teams scramble for postseason spots. Are the Philadelphia Phillies and Los Angeles Dodgers locks? The Locked On MLB Squad breaks down the Chicago Cubs' chances and the New York Mets' surprising struggles. In the American League, the Cleveland Guardians surge with a 17-5 run. Can they overtake the...

Tampa Bay Rays' Joe Boyle dazzles in scoreless outing against Blue Jays. Is he the future ace Tampa Bay has been waiting for? Kevin and Ulises Sambrano break down Boyle's impressive performance, highlighting his improved control and strikeout ability. The duo debates Chris Morel's future with the Rays, analyzing his recent hot streak and high strikeout rate. MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred's positive...

The Tampa Bay Rays shut out the Toronto Blue Jays, winning 4-0. The Rays got the scoring started in the 2nd inning. With 2 outs and no one on the Rays racked up 5 straight singles to take a 3-0 lead. That would be the only scoring until the 6th inning. Thats when Carson Williams would hit a moonshot to left field for a solo homer to take a 4-0 lead. The Pitching was the story in this one for the R...

The Tampa Bay Rays hang on to beat the Toronto Blue Jays 2-1. The Rays got on the board 2 batters into the game once again. Yandy Diaz hit a RBI double to score Chandler Simpson to give the Rays a 1-0 lead. The Blue Jays would get their run in the 4th inning off a Sac fly. Outside of that Ian Seymour was dominate. He went 7 IP giving up 0 ER and striking out 3. The game would be tied until the 7th...

Has Tampa Bay's success reshaped fan expectations? The evolution of Rays fandom takes center stage as hosts Kevin and Ulises Sambrano explore how the team's performance has raised the bar since Carlos Pena's 46-homer season in 2007. They analyze the Jose Caballero trade to the Yankees, examining his impressive .262/.350/.475 slash line in pinstripes. The duo also tackles pitching strategies for 20...

he Tampa Bay Rays fall to the Toronto Blue Jays 6-5. The Blue Jays jumped on the Rays early. Scoring 1 run in the 1st then adding another 3 in the 2nd chasing starter Ryan Pepiot out of the game after just 1.2 IP. Brandon Lowe would bring the Rays closer with a 3 run home run in the 3rd inning to make it 4-3. The Blue Jays would extend the lead in the 4th and 5th innings with solo homers to make i...

Junior Caminero chases Rays history! Can the young slugger break Carlos Pena's single-season home run record in the final stretch? Kevin Weiss and Ulises Sambrano break down Caminero's impressive power surge, comparing it to Eddie Matthews' historic 1953 season. The hosts analyze the trade that brought Caminero to Tampa Bay, praising it as potentially one of the best moves in Rays history. They al...

Can the Tampa Bay Rays finish above .500? With playoff hopes dashed, the team faces a new challenge in the final stretch of the 2025 season. Kevin Weiss and Ulises Sambrano analyze the Rays' push for a winning record, dissecting their remaining schedule and key matchups. The hosts explore Griffin Jax's potential transition from reliever to starter for 2026, examining his pitch mix and the Rays' hi...

The Tampa Bay Rays offense disappoints in a 2-1 loss vs the Toronto Blue Jays. The Rays got on top just 2 batters in to the game. Yandy Diaz hit a RBI double to give the Rays a 1-0 lead. That would be the only run by either team for the next 7 innings as the Rays pitching staff put together one of their best performances of the year. It would also be the only Rays run of the game. The Blue Jays wo...

The Tampa Bay Rays can't pick up the series win, losing to the Chicago Cubs 4-3. The Rays got it started with a bang in the 1st inning. The Rays hit back to back home runs with Yandy Diaz and Junior Caminero hitting monster home runs to give the Rays an early 2-0 lead. The Cubs would get one back in the bottom of the 1st to make it 2-1. The Rays would extend the lead in the 3rd inning on a RBI fie...

The Tampa Bay Rays come back to beat the Chicago Cubs 5-4. The Rays were down 3 early, but started their comeback in the 5th inning. After the Rays scored in the 5th to make it 3-1 they would tie the game in the 6th. First it was Brandon Lowe with a RBI double to make it 3-2. Then Jake Mangum hit a pinch hit RBI single to make it 3-3. The Cubs would immediately hit a solo homer to take the lead 4-...

The Tampa Bay Rays can't get past the Chicago Cubs, losing 6-4. It started great for the Rays. Christopher Morel hit a 3 run homer in the 1st inning to give the Rays a 3-0 lead. But the Cubs would jump on starter Shane Baz in a hurry. By the 3rd inning the Rays trailed 5-3 and Baz was only able to go 2.1 IP giving up 5 runs. The Rays were able to get it to 5-4 after a Nick Fortes RBI single. But t...

Tampa Bay Rays' playoff hopes fade as young talent takes center stage. Can Chandler Simpson's winter league play reshape the team's future? Kevin Weiss and Ulises Sambrano analyze the Rays' diminishing postseason chances and shift focus to player development. They discuss Simpson's crucial need for winter ball experience, Junior Caminero's power potential, and how these rookies could impact Tampa...

Tampa Bay Rays' future rotation takes shape as stadium plans gain momentum. Will Ian Seymour secure a spot in 2026? Kevin and Ulises Sambrano analyze Seymour's unique pitching style and the Rays' diminishing pitching depth.  The hosts dive into the potential Tampa stadium relocation, comparing the HCC site and Ybor City options. Ryan Pepiot's fatigue sparks debate on innings management for the rem...

The Tampa Bay Rays lose the final game of the series to the White Sox 5-1. The Rays could not get the big hit today. The Rays had multiple opportunities with RISP but could not come through with a single hit with a man in scoring position. The White Sox got things started right away with a 2 run first inning. They would add another 3 runs in the 6th inning to make it 5-0. The Rays only run would c...

Tampa Bay Rays' Yandy Diaz continues to impress, but can he maintain his hot streak? The team's upcoming jersey sponsorship could reshape their financial landscape. Hosts Kevin and Ulises Sambrano break down Diaz's stellar performance, highlighting his evolving approach at the plate and rising value to the Rays. They explore the potential impact of jersey sponsorship patches on the team's payroll,...

The Tampa Bay Rays comeback falls short, losing to the White Sox 6-5. The Rays got on the board first with a Yandy Diaz solo homer to make it 1-0 after the first inning. After stranding the bases loaded in the 2nd inning, the Rays would give up 5 runs in the 3rd which proved to be the difference. The Rays would start the comeback in the 5th. Carson Williams hit a towering homer to make it 6-2. Jun...

Can the Tampa Bay Rays pull off another miraculous September comeback? The 2025 squad faces a steeper climb than their legendary 2011 counterparts, with multiple teams to overtake and the toughest remaining schedule in the AL. We break down the Rays' slim playoff chances, emphasizing the need for mistake-free baseball from a young roster. He analyzes recent costly errors against the Guardians and...

The Tampa Bay Rays survive a late comeback by the Chicago White Sox to win 5-4. The White Sox got out to a quick lead after a solo home run in the 1st inning to make it 1-0. The Rays would immediately take the lead in the 2nd inning off a 2 run homer by Josh Lowe. The Rays would add another on a Chandler Simpson RBI single to make it 3-1. Richie Palacios would hit his first homer of the season in...

Can the Tampa Bay Rays finish above .500? With playoff hopes dashed, the team faces a new challenge in the final stretch of the 2025 season. Kevin Weiss and Ulises Sambrano analyze the Rays' push for a winning record, dissecting their remaining schedule and key matchups. The hosts explore Griffin Jax's potential transition from reliever to starter for 2026, examining his pitch mix and the Rays' hi...

Tampa Bay Rays' playoff hopes hang by a thread after Cleveland series loss. Can they pull off a miracle? Ulises Sambrano dissects the Rays' costly mistakes against the Guardians, including Jake Mangum's ill-fated steal attempt. With playoff chances dwindling to 2.2%, the host crunches the numbers on Tampa Bay's remaining schedule. He responds to listener feedback about their honest approach and hi...