Locked On Rays- Daily Podcast On The Tampa Bay Rays

Tampa Bay Rays’ playoff hopes hang in the balance as another lineup shuffle falls flat. Can moving Junior Caminero back up the batting order ignite the offense before it’s too late? Ulises Sambrano and Kevin Weiss break down the Rays’ alarming offensive slide, revealing why heavy reliance on Yandy Díaz, Jonathan Aranda, and Caminero isn’t enough. With the team ranking 29th in home runs and struggl...

The Rays get blown out by the Royals 12-5. It was a disaster right away for the Rays. Shane McClanahan gave up back to back homers in the 1st that made it 2-0. The Rays would get a run back in the bottom of the 1st on a Junior Caminero RBI single which made it 2-1. But the offense could not cash in on multiple RISP chances to keep the game close. The game remained until the 5th inning when the Roy...

Tampa Bay Rays’ offense sputters in another one-run loss, raising big questions about their playoff aspirations as the MLB trade deadline looms. Can Yandy Díaz’s historic surge and consistent bat be enough to spark a turnaround, or will the front office have to chase much-needed pop for the lineup? The conversation focused on Michael Wacha’s vintage performance, Drew Rasmussen’s wasted gem, and th...

The Rays come up short again, losing to the Royals 2-1. It continues to be the same story for the Rays in losses. The Rays did not record a hit with RISP going 0-7. Their lone run came off a RBI double from Yandy Diaz which made the game 2-1. Drew Rasmussen started for the Rays and was solid once again. He went 6 IP striking out 5 and only allowing 2 runs. The Rays have now lost 9 of their last 10...

Tampa Bay Rays edge out the Washington Nationals with Johnny DeLuca’s electrifying return, shaking up the outfield puzzle. Could his powerful performance finally shift the lineup balance—and what does it mean for struggling veteran Cedric Mullins? Kevin Weiss spotlights DeLuca’s clutch homers and base-stealing dynamism, while breaking down bullpen strategy decisions from Kevin Cash and the ongoing...

The Rays comeback to beat the Nats 4-3. The Rays found themselves trailing early once again. The Nats took the lead in the 3rd to make it 1-0. The Rays tied the game right back up in the bottom of the 3rd with a RBI double to make it 1-1. The Nationals would re take the lead in the 4th on a RBI double to make it 2-1. They would extend their lead in the 6th to make it 3-1. The Rays comeback started...

Tampa Bay Rays brace for a surprisingly tough series as the resurgent Washington Nationals arrive with playoff aspirations and a dangerous lineup. Can the Rays capitalize on the Nationals’ vulnerable bullpen, or will Washington’s road-tested roster—featuring power bats like C.J. Abrams, James Wood, and the red-hot Curtis Mead—outslug Tampa Bay at Tropicana Field? Ulises Sambrano and Kevin Weiss sp...

The Rays pick up a much needed win, beating the Nationals 5-2. The Rays started this game in a 2-0 hole after solo homers by the Nats in the 2nd and 3rd inning. The Rays took the lead right back in the bottom of the 3rd inning when Jonathan Aranda snuck in a 3 run homer the opposite way to give the Rays a 3-2 lead. The Rays would add on in the 4th on a Taylor Walls RBI single to make it 4-2. The l...

Tampa Bay Rays stumble through a tough 7-15 stretch, raising questions about their playoff hopes as their offense goes cold and pitching falters. Can Shane McClanahan and Nick Martinez regain their early-season form, or will mounting injuries and lack of power derail the Rays’ postseason ambitions? Kevin Weiss and Ulises Sambrano break down the Rays’ slumping bats—dead last in home runs—and discus...

Tampa Bay Rays fans dream big as possible blockbuster trades for Hunter Goodman and James Wood could transform the team’s lackluster power numbers. With the Rays sitting dead last in MLB homers, Kevin Weiss breaks down bold trade scenarios, examines the cost of landing top sluggers, and questions whether the front office is ready to spend prospect capital before the deadline. Are the Rays willing...

The Rays get swept by the Dodgers, losing the last game 5-4. The Rays fell behind for the 3rd straight game after the Dodgers scored 2 runs in the bottom of the 4th. The Rays would come back with a 4 run 5th to take a 4-2 lead. In that inning Yandy Diaz and Richie Palacious each hit a RBI single to help give the Rays the lead. From then on the Dodgers began to chip away at the lead. It started wit...

The Rays get shut out by the Dodgers 1-0. The Rays offense could not get anything going only mustering 3 hits as the offense has not scored a run in their last 16 innings. Drew Rasmussen started for the Rays and was absolutely fantastic. He went 7IP striking out 7 and only allowing the 1 run. That 1 run came in the 6th inning on a solo home run by Shohei Ohtani that gave the game its only run. Ras...

Tampa Bay Rays fans have witnessed a wild ride since 2019, from a record-setting 13-0 start in 2023 to Randy Arozarena's incredible postseason power surge. Can Junior Caminero continue his meteoric rise and become the franchise cornerstone Rays faithful have been waiting for? Hosts Kevin Weiss and Ulises Sambrano break down the top 10 Rays moments of the past five years, spotlighting unforgettable...

The Rays fall short vs the Dodgers losing 4-3. The Rays got off to a fantastic start. Ryan Vilade destroyed a 2 run homer that quickly gave the Rays a 2-0 lead. The Rays added another run in the 2nd on a sac bunt by Taylor Walls to make it 3-0. The Dodgers got all the runs back in 1 swing when Kyle Tucker hit a 3 run homer to tie the game at 3. Both pitchers really settled in after that with no ru...

Tampa Bay Rays rally behind Junior Caminero’s clutch eighth-inning homer to salvage a tough weekend in Anaheim. Can the Rays’ rising star balance his all-in attitude on the field with smarter defense, or will recurring “Kelly Leak” plays keep costing Tampa crucial outs? Ulises Sambrano breaks down Caminero’s big moment, Yandy Díaz’s remarkable consistency—including his impressive on-base streak—an...

The Rays comeback to beat the Angels 8-3. The Rays got behind for the 3rd straight game after the Angels got on the board in the 2nd inning. The Rays took their first lead of the series in the on a Chandler Simpson 2 RBI single to make it 2-1. The Rays added to their lead in the 4th inning on the first homer of the season by Ben Williamson to make it 3-1. The Angels would bounce back to tie the ga...

The Rays get blown out by the Angels 8-0. Nothing went right for the Rays tonight. Angels starter Jose Soriano pitched 5 scoreless innings to start for the Angels. The Rays had multiple chances with runners in scoring position tonight to make it a game but they could never cash in. The Angels got the scoring started in the 4th scoring off a Taylor Walls error to make it 1-0. They added another 3 r...

The Rays drop the series opener to the Angels 4-3. The Angels jumped all over the Rays early. They put up 2 runs in the 1st inning and immediately made the game 2-0. In the 3rd inning the Angels would put 2 more runs up to make the game 4-0. The Rays answered back in the 5th inning. They had all the makings of a big inning with the bases loaded and 0 outs. They would cash in on a Jonathan Aranda 2...

Tampa Bay Rays’ catching duo shocks fans with unexpected offensive firepower—could this be a turning point for the season? Kevin Weiss and Ulises Sambrano break down Nick Fortes’ and Hunter Feduccia’s surge at the plate, a rare bright spot behind the dish for Rays faithful. The hosts spotlight Fortes’ recent four-hit game, discuss sustainable OPS improvements, and question whether this new standar...

Tampa Bay Rays cement their place atop the AL East with a commanding series sweep, powered by Drew Rasmussen’s electric 13-strikeout masterpiece and the starting rotation’s resurgence. Can the Rays’ pitching trio of Rasmussen, Shane McClanahan, and Nick Martinez outduel the division as friendly competition heats up? Kevin Weiss and Ulises Sambrano break down how the Rays stifled the Red Sox lineup...

The Rays complete the sweep of the Red Sox, winning 7-5. The Rays got the scoring started in the 3rd inning. Taylor Walls helped manufacture a run after hitting a sac fly that scored Nick Fortes. The Rays really broke the game open in the 5th inning. It started with a RBI infield single by Yandy Diaz to make it 2-0. Then Austin Slater hit a RBI double to make it 3-0. Ryan Vilade caped off the scor...

The Rays hang on to beat the Red Sox 4-3. The Rays found themselves down 1-0 after the Red Sox scored the first run of the game in the 3rd inning. The Rays would respond with a massive 3 run 4th inning to take the lead. The scoring started for the Rays with a 2 out RBI single by Cedric Mullins. That was followed up by Ben Williamson smoking a double to make it 2-1. Nick Fortes capped off the innin...

Tampa Bay Rays shake up their pitching rotation as Steven Matz moves to the bullpen following struggling starts—could this be the solution to their rotation woes? Hosts Ulises Sambrano and Kevin Weiss debate the Rays' proactive decision, question Mason Englert’s potential as a temporary fix, and explore if rising arms like Joe Boyle might be the next call-up. Chandler Simpson, the fastest man in b...

The Rays hold on to beat the Red Sox. The Rays got off to a much needed hot start. Yandy Diaz hit the first pitch the Rays sent it 390 ft into the left field seats to give the Rays a 1-0 day. In a bullpen game for the Rays they would shine. It started with 4 great innings from Ian Seymour only allowing 1 run. Then a combination of Casey Legumina, Cam Booser, Kevin Kelly Garrett Cleavinger, and Bry...

Ulises Sambrano & Kevin Weiss highlights Griffin Jax’s much-needed bounce-back start and Ben Williamson’s breakout season, while scrutinizing dwindling run support and the impact of key injuries to Jake Fraley and Johnny DeLuca.  The episode also spotlights the evolving dynamic in the Rays TV booth with Andy Freed and Brian Anderson, who bring fresh, educational insights to each broadcast. With a...