Locked On Rays- Daily Podcast On The Tampa Bay Rays

The Milwaukee Brewers are on fire, boasting a 41-15 record in their last 60 games. Can they maintain this momentum into October? Jeff Carr and the Locked On MLB Squad analyze the Brewers' success, including unexpected contributions from players like Isaac Collins. The American League playoff picture remains murky, with teams like the Blue Jays, Mariners, and Astros vying for position. Which AL tea...

Junior Caminero's historic season has Tampa Bay Rays fans buzzing. Is he the franchise cornerstone they've been waiting for? Kevin Weiss and Ulises Sambrano break down Caminero's record-breaking performance, including his 20 doubles, 30 homers, and 75 RBI in just 110 games. They explore the bullpen's recent dominance, highlighted by Griffin Jax's clutch outing against the Los Angeles Angels. The h...

The Tampa Bay Rays pick up a massive series win, beating the Los Angeles Angels 5-4. The Rays got off to a loud start in the first inning. Junior Caminero hit a 450 ft 2 run homer to give the Rays a 2-0 lead. Nick Fortes got his first hit with the Rays and it was a solo homer to make it 3-0. Junior Caminero would hit another homer to make it 4-0 in the top of the 3rd. In the bottom of the 3rd Mike...

The Tampa Bay Rays win big vs the Los Angeles Angels 7-3. Both teams went scoreless and hitless through the first 3 innings. The Rays offense would take over in the 4th. The Rays put up 7 runs on 7 hits including a 2 run homer by Brandon Lowe to start the scoring in that inning. Jake Mangum, Taylor Walls, and Chandler Simpson would also have RBIs in the inning. The Angels would threaten mutiple ti...

Tampa Bay Rays' recent struggles raise concerns. Can they turn it around? Kevin Weiss and Ulises Sambrano analyze the Rays' performance dip since late June, focusing on Christopher Morel's inconsistent usage and Adrian Houser's disappointing debut. The hosts discuss Jake Mangum's positive impact and fan appeal, drawing comparisons to Joey Wendle. They explore the team's offensive woes and pitching...

The Tampa Bay Rays lose again, this time to the Los Angeles Angels 5-1. The Rays got their only run in the first inning on a Junior Caminero Sac Fly. From there the offense would not record another hit in scoring position. The offense has now scored 1 run or less in 3 of last 4 games. Adrian Houser made his Rays debut today and struggled. He allowed a season high 5 runs on 11 hits. The Angles took...

Tampa Bay Rays' playoff hopes hang in the balance as crucial road trip looms. Will this 12-game journey make or break their season? Kevin Weiss and Ulises Sambrano dissect the Rays' recent struggles against the Los Angeles Dodgers, questioning key in-game decisions that may have cost them victories. The hosts analyze the impact of Jonathan Aranda's wrist injury on the team's offensive production a...

The Tampa Bay Rays lose a tough one to the Los Angeles Dodgers 3-0. For the 2nd time in 3 games the Rays get shut out by the Dodgers. The Rays best chance was in the 5th inning. After a Dodgers error the Rays got 1st and 3rd 1 out with the  top of the lineup up, the Rays could not come through. Joe Boyle started for the Rays and was very good. He went 5 IP and did not give up any runs and struck o...

The Tampa Bay Rays pick up a much needed win, beating the Los Angeles Dodgers 4-0. The Rays got the offense started early. Yandy Diaz hit a lead off home run in the first inning to get the scoring started. He would come back up in the 3rd inning with a 2 run home run to make it 3-0. Junior Caminero would hit his 28th home run of the year in the 6th to make it 4-0. Drew Rasmussen started today for...

Tampa Bay Rays shake up roster at MLB trade deadline. Are they buyers or sellers? Kevin Weiss and Ulises Sambrano dissect the Rays' unexpected moves, including the acquisitions of Griffin Jax and Hunter Fedducia. They analyze how these trades impact the team's playoff chances and debate Erik Neander's strategy. The hosts explore the significance of retaining core players like Brandon Lowe and Yand...

The Rays lose again, this time to the Los Angeles Dodgers 5-0. Same old story for the Rays. The offense had plenty of runners on base and in scoring position but could never get the big hit needed to make the game competitive. The Dodgers on the other hand had a 2 run lead 4 batters into the game and took off from there. Shane Baz struggled tonight for the Rays. He went 5 IP 8 hits and allowed all...

MLB SQUAD SHOW CHAOS: Trade Deadline FRENZY Reshapes MLB Landscape Several teams stun with a flurry of deadline deals, while others leave fans scratching their heads. Our hosts break down which clubs had a successful deadline, especially the teams that got multiple players without sacrificing top prospects. Plus, roster overhauls, trading away local favorites, spark frustration among some fanbases...

The Rays lose the last game of the series vs the New York Yankees 7-4. In a wild game that saw runs, trades, and almost a 3 hour rain delay. The Rays got in a massive hole early. Ryan Pepiot gave up 2 home runs en route to allowing 7 earned runs through 4 innings. The Rays would fight back a little bit. They scored 4 runs in the 4th inning to make it 7-4. No teams would score after the delay as th...

WTSP Channel 10 Sports Director Evan Closky joins the show to discuss Tampa Bay Rays trade deadline drama: Will Yandy Diaz or Brandon Lowe be on the move? The Rays face crucial decisions as the MLB trade deadline looms. Kevin Weiss, Ulises Sambrano and Closky break down potential trades involving Yandy Diaz and Brandon Lowe, analyzing their impact on Tampa Bay's playoff hopes. Chris Morel's strugg...

The Tampa Bay Rays pick up a brutal 5-4 loss vs the New York Yankees. The Rays first run came on a RBI single from Brandon Lowe in the top of the 3rd. After the Yankees took the lead in the 8th Josh Lowe would hit a gigantic 2 run home run to give the Rays the lead. The Rays held the Yankees scoreless for the first 7 innings. Then in the 8th the Yankees would get on the board. It started with a so...

Rays shake up roster with catcher trades: Jansen out, Fortes in. Kevin Weiss and Ulises Sambrano break down the Tampa Bay Rays' recent catcher swap, sending Danny Jansen to the Milwaukee Brewers and acquiring Nick Fortes from the Miami Marlins. The hosts analyze Fortes' defensive upgrade and offensive potential, while dissecting the financial implications for the Rays. They recap the team's crucia...

The Tampa Bay Rays lose a tough game to the New York Yankees 7-5. The Rays once again scored 2 runs in the first thanks to a Jonny DeLuca 2 RBI triple. The Rays would add another run in the 3rd on a solo homer by Jonathan Aranda. Then disaster would strike. Cody Bellinger would hit a 3 run homer in the bottom of the 3rd to tie the game. Then in the 4th thanks to a bevy of walks and errors the Yank...

Tampa Bay Rays' playoff hopes dim after Cincinnati Reds sweep. Can they turn it around before the trade deadline? Kevin Weiss and Ulises Sambrano analyze the Rays' disappointing July performance, including their recent series loss to the Reds. They discuss the impact of injuries to key players like Brandon Lowe and Shane McClanahan on the team's lineup. The hosts debate potential trade scenarios,...

The Tampa Bay Rays snap their 4 game losing streak, beating the New York Yankees 4-2. Despite the score the Rays dominated this game. It started with a 2 run home run by Junior Caminero in the 1st inning. The Yankees would respond in the bottom of the 1st. Drew Rasmussen walked in 2 with the bases loaded to tie the game. The Rays would re take the lead thanks to a RBI single by Josh Lowe in the 5t...

The Tampa Bay Rays lose again to the Cincinnati Reds 2-1. The story of this game was Reds starter Brady Singer. He dominated the Rays going 7.1 IP only giving up 3 hits and 1 run. The Rays offense was shut down this entire series. They combined for just 5 runs over the 3 games. Shane Baz showed some great flashes for the Rays. The pitch count got the best of him limiting him to just 5 IP. He gave...

The Rays could not get out of their own way in a 6-2 loss to the Cincinnati Reds. The Rays only allowed 7 hits but walked 8 Reds batters that lead to the 4 runs. The Rays would get on the board first with a Yandy Diaz solo homer in the 6th. The Reds would immediately respond with 2 in the 6th because of an error by Rays shortstop Taylor Walls. The Rays would tie the game the next inning with a Jos...

The Tampa Bay Rays lose big to the Cincinnati Reds 7-2. The Rays offense sputtered once again, only mustering 2 runs. The Reds got the scoring started with a solo homer in the 2nd inning. The Rays would respond in the top of the 3rd with a Jonathan Aranda RBI single. The Rays would take the lead in the top of the 4th with a Taylor Walls RBI double. Everything would go downhill from there. The Reds...

Tampa Bay Rays face a crucial test against Cincinnati Reds in hitter-friendly Great American Ball Park. Will Zack Littell's home run tendencies spell trouble? Kevin Weiss and Ulises Sambrano break down the Rays-Reds matchup, analyzing both teams' 53-50 records and mid-tier status. They spotlight Chandler Simpson's blazing speed, comparing him to Reds' star Elly De La Cruz, and discuss how Simpson'...

The Rays' playoff hopes dim after a crushing loss to White Sox. Can Tampa Bay recover before the trade deadline? Kevin Weiss and Ulises Sambrano dissect the Tampa Bay Rays' disastrous 11-9 defeat, highlighting Kevin Kelly's meltdown and manager Kevin Cash's questionable decisions. The hosts explore potential trades, including speculation on Pete Fairbanks, Curtis Mead, and Josh Lowe's futures. The...

The Rays pick up one of their worst losses of the year, loosing to the White Sox 11-9. This was one of the craziest games of the season. They Rays got out to a 4-0 lead after a pair of 2 run home runs by Yandy Diaz and Junior Caminero. The Rays immediately blew their first lead of the night as the White Sox came right back in the top of the 2nd to tie the game 4-4. The Rays would score 2 in the 5t...