Locked On Rays- Daily Podcast On The Tampa Bay Rays

Tampa Bay Rays stumble against Chicago White Sox. Can they bounce back before crucial trade deadline decisions? Kevin Weiss and Ulises Sambrano dissect the Rays' disappointing performance against sub-.500 teams, highlighting the need for improvement. They analyze injury concerns, including Brandon Lowe's absence, and debate Josh Lowe's future with the team. The hosts explore potential trade scenar...

The Tampa Bay Rays hang on for a win vs the Chicago White Sox 4-3. The Rays got all their runs in one inning. After 3 walks by White Sox starter Davis Martin in the 2nd innings, Jose Caballero hit a 2 run RBI single to make it 3-0. He would score on a RBI ground out by Taylor Walls to make it 4-0. The offense would threaten throughout the game but could never get any more runs. Drew Rasmussen star...

Tampa Bay Rays face crucial decisions as trade deadline approaches. Shane McClanahan's injury and Brandon Lowe's plantar fasciitis setback reshape the team's strategy. Kevin Weiss and Ulises Sambrano analyze potential trade scenarios, focusing on players like Zack Littell, Pete Fairbanks, and Jose Caballero. The hosts stress the importance of upcoming series against the White Sox and Yankees in sh...

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The Tampa Bay Rays get blown out the by the White Sox 8-3. This game was a disastrous start for the Rays from the start. In the 2nd inning the White Sox hit a 3 run home run. The Rays would never recover from there. The Rays had a boatload of base runners throughout the game but could never cash in a big way. Tampa Bay finished 1/11 with RISP. After the 3 run homer by Chicago in the 2nd they would...

Tampa Bay Rays' young guns shine as Chandler Simpson and Junior Caminero make waves. Is a new era dawning for the AL East contenders? Kevin Weiss and Ulises Sambrano break down Simpson's elite speed and contact skills, highlighting his .308 average and 27 stolen bases. The hosts analyze Caminero's post-All-Star break surge, including his two-homer game against the Baltimore Orioles. Yandy Diaz's s...

The Tampa Bay Rays lost the series finale to the Baltimore Orioles, 5-3. The Orioles jumped ahead on the very first pitch, as Jackson Holliday led off the game with a solo home run and they never looked back. Baltimore added three more runs in the third inning to extend the lead to 4-0. The Rays responded with a Junior Caminero RBI single and a Danny Jansen home run, but that was all the offense t...

The Tampa Bay Rays pick up a big time comeback win, beating the Baltimore Orioles 4-3. The Rays offense took awhile to get going against starter Dean Kremer. The Rays mustered just 1 run in the first 7 innings before Kremer departed. In the 8th the Rays would complete their comeback. Being down 2-0 for the first 6 innings then 2-1 after the 7th the Rays would put up 3 runs in the 8th. It started w...

The Locked On Rays crew is again joined by Channel 10 WTSP Sports Director Evan Closky to dive deep into the Rays' prospects for the second half of the 2025 season. He examines the critical first nine games after the All-Star break and their potential impact on the team's playoff odds. Closky discusses Shane McClanahan's anticipated return, the future roles of players like Taylor Walls and Carson...

The Rays come back from the All Star break beating the breaks off the Baltimore Orioles 11-1. The Rays wasted no time getting started. Junior Caminero fresh off finishing 2nd in the home run derby, launched a 3 run home run in the 1st inning. That home run went 439 ft which is the 2nd longest home run by a Rays player this year. The Home run party would continue in the 2nd inning with a solo blast...

In this episode, the Locked On Rays crew is joined by Channel 10 WTSP Sports Director Evan Closky to analyze the Tampa Bay Rays' tumultuous first half of the 2025 season. He dissects the team's performance, highlighting the stellar rotation, Jonathan Aranda's MVP-caliber play, and the improved hitting against right-handed pitching. Closky also addresses the bullpen's struggles and their impact on...

Rays stun at All-Star festivities: Junior Caminero's Derby heroics and Tampa Bay's game-changing plays Locked On Rays hosts break down Tampa Bay's impressive showing at the MLB All-Star Game and Home Run Derby. From Junior Caminero's near-miss in the Derby to Drew Rasmussen's dominant inning on the mound, the Rays left their mark on the Midsummer Classic. The discussion covers Jonathan Aranda's cl...

MLB SQUAD SHOW: MLB All-Star Game CHAOS as Swing-Off STUNS Fans | Is This the FUTURE of Baseball?   Kyle Schwarber's clutch performance in the first-ever All-Star Game swing-off stuns fans. The Locked On MLB Squad breaks down this historic moment, analyzing player selections and debating potential improvements. From Cal Raleigh's impressive Home Run Derby showing to nostalgic discussions about pas...

Tampa Bay Rays on the brink of new era? Jacksonville developer Patrick Zalupski set to purchase MLB franchise for $1.7 billion. Kevin Weiss and Ulises Sambrano break down the potential sale's far-reaching implications, from a possible new stadium in Tampa to changes in team operations. The hosts explore Zalupski's background in real estate and how it could fast-track stadium negotiations. Key disc...

Tampa Bay Rays stumble into All-Star break. Can they recapture early-season magic? Ulises Sambrano and Kevin Weiss break down the Rays' recent struggles, including a disappointing series against the Boston Red Sox. They analyze the team's rollercoaster season, from a middling start to a strong middle period and recent slump. The hosts explore potential trade scenarios involving Brandon Lowe and Ya...

The Tampa Bay Rays lost their 4th in a row to the Boston Red Sox 4-1. This was more of the same for the Rays. The offense only mustered 1 run in this one. The Rays scored just 1 run in the last 18 innings of the series. The 1 run came off a Sacrifice fly by Josh Lowe in the 5th inning. Ryan Pepiot was really good for 5 of his 6 innings pitched. In that 6th inning Boston hit a 2 run home run to put...

The Tampa Bay Rays offense can't get anything going as they lose to the Red Sox 1-0. The Rays offense got absolutely manhandled by Red Sox ace Garrett Crochet. The Rays only mustered 3 hits as they turned in another lackluster performance. The only opportunity they had was in the 6th inning when they had 1st and 3rd one out. Ha-Seong Kim tried to bunt home the run but the Red Sox made a fantastic...

The Tampa Bay Rays lose again to the Red Sox 5-4. The Rays got the scoring started in the first inning with a Junior Caminero RBI single. That would be the only RBI a Rays player would have. The Rays would score 3 runs off Red Sox errors in the 3rd. After the Rays got the bases loaded with 2 outs Jose Caballero reached on an error that scored a run. 2 wild pitches would score the next 2 runs. The...

Rays make waves with Bryan Baker trade. Can this bullpen boost propel Tampa Bay back into contention? Ulises Sambrano and Kevin Weiss dissect the Tampa Bay Rays' acquisition of reliever Bryan Baker from the Baltimore Orioles. They examine Baker's pitching metrics, focusing on his effective changeup and areas where he could improve. The hosts preview the upcoming four-game series against the Boston...

Junior Caminero's All-Star nod excites Rays fans. Is the 22-year-old phenom ready for the big stage? Kevin and Ulises break down Caminero's impressive selection as an All-Star starter and his upcoming Home Run Derby debut. The duo analyzes his power-hitting potential, comparing him to legends like Miguel Cabrera. They explore the potential impacts of Derby participation on Caminero's performance a...

The Tampa Bay Rays blow another lead in a 4-3 loss to the Boston Red Sox. After the Red Sox got off to a 1-0 lead, Ha-Seong Kim would hit his first home run as a ray. He hit a 2 run home run in the 4th inning into the green monster to give the Rays a 2-1 lead. Junior Caminero would hit a no doubter over the green monster in the 6th. Then the bullpen would collapse again in the 7th. This time it wa...

The Tampa Bay Rays pick up a much needed win, beating the Tigers 7-3. This was a game that seemed like it was going the same as the other losses. After the Rays got out to a 2-0 lead the Tigers would take the lead after a 3 run 4th inning. The Rays failed to score with a runner in scoring position in the 5th but would finally cash in the 6th inning. With 2 outs and a runner on 2nd Ha-Seong Kim rip...

Hosts Kevin Weiss and Ulises Sambrano break down the implications of St. Petersburg's looming decision to officially terminate the ballpark deal with the Rays. Will this reshape the team’s future in the region? They analyze recent roster moves, including Joe Boyle and Ian Seymour's call-ups, and their potential impact on the pitching staff. The duo also tackles trade speculation surrounding young...

The Tampa Bay Rays lose again 4-2 to the Detroit Tigers. The Rays got out to a 2-0 start thanks to a solo homer by Jonathan Aranda and a RBI single by Josh Lowe.  Thanks to the Rays walking more Tigers batters than they had hits  the Tigers started to come back. It started with a Spence Torkelson homer and it ended with a Colt Keith 2 run home run in the bottom of the 7th. The Tampa Bay Rays bullp...

Tampa Bay Rays stumble against Detroit Tigers. Can they bounce back with reinforcements on the horizon? Kevin Weiss and Ulises Sambrano dissect the Rays' 5-1 loss to the Tigers, highlighting offensive struggles and pitching concerns. The duo explores Shane McClanahan's rehab progress and debates his potential role upon return. Ha-Seong Kim's comeback ignites excitement, with discussions on his imp...