Locked On Rays- Daily Podcast On The Tampa Bay Rays

The Tampa Bay Rays pick up a huge walk off win 3-2 over the Houston Astros. The Astros led the game for 2-0 for a majority of the game. The Rays offense would finally come to life in the bottom of the 8th inning with a 2 run RBI single by Jonathan Aranda. After the Rays bullpen locked down the Astros lineup the Rays would go to work in the 9th. The Rays would get runners to 2nd and 3rd with one ou...

Can the Tampa Bay Rays overcome their offensive woes and regain their winning form? After a tough loss to the Houston Astros, the Rays face mounting challenges at Steinbrenner Field, struggling to capitalize on their home advantage. With key players like Taylor Walls underperforming and the team grappling with left-handed pitchers, the Rays' path forward is fraught with uncertainty. Kevin Weiss an...

The Tampa Bay Rays lose a tough game 4-3 to the Astros. The Astros got on the Rays early with a 3 run 2nd inning. The Rays would respond in the 5th and 6th inning. First it was Danny Jansen hitting a 2 run home run in the 5th to make it 3-2. Then Jose Caballero would hit an RBI double to tie the game. The Astros would instantly retake the lead in the top of the 7th with another home run to make it...

Can the Tampa Bay Rays bounce back after a tough series against the Miami Marlins? With Shane Baz and Taj Bradley struggling on the mound, the Rays face mounting challenges. The team's recent performance has left fans questioning their ability to maintain momentum, especially with the Houston Astros looming on the schedule. Explore the Rays' pitching woes, including Baz's May slump and Bradley's b...

The Tampa Bay Rays suffered their worst series loss of the year, losing to the Miami Marlins 5-1. The Rays scored first in the 3rd inning off a Yandy Diaz fielders choice to make it 1-0. But the Rays could not take advantage of having bases loaded 0 outs to extent the lead. Shane Baz was not very good today for the Rays. He ended up going 6 IP but gave up 5 ER, 9 hits and had more walks than strik...

The Tampa Bay Rays bounce back with a 4-0 win vs the Miami Marlins. The Rays pitching staff was the story in this one. Drew Rasmussen had his best outing of the year. He went 6 IP which was a season high. He only gave up 4 hits, 0 runs, and struck out 5. The Rays did all their scoring in the 5th inning. Yandy Diaz broke it open with a bases loaded two out two RBI single to help put the Rays ahead...

The Tampa Bay Rays lose the series opener to the Miami Marlins 9-4. The Rays pitching let them down in this one. Taj Bradley started and went 4 IP giving up 5 earned runs. The walks hurt the Rays the most this game. Tampa allowed 7 walks including one with the bases loaded to help kick start the Marlins offense. The Rays offense continues to make strides. Highlighted by a 3 run 5th inning the Rays...

Can the Tampa Bay Rays maintain their momentum after a thrilling series win against the Blue Jays? With standout performances from Josh Lowe and Junior Caminero, the Rays are making waves in Major League Baseball.  This episode breaks down the Rays' offensive prowess, particularly against right-handed pitchers, and explores the potential impact of Josh Lowe's return to the lineup. Evan Closky, spo...

Can the Tampa Bay Rays maintain their momentum in the 2023 season? Locked On Rays postcast host Jonathan Shields joins Kevin and Ulises discussion to share his insights on the team's current state and future prospects. The conversation covers Longoria's Hall of Fame potential, the impact of returning players like Josh Lowe and Yandy Diaz, and the strategic importance of home games. Shields also of...

The Tampa Bay Rays beat the Blue jays 8-3 for a huge series victory. The Rays got the bats started early today. Brandon Lowe would hit a 2 run home run in the first inning to give the Rays a 2-0 lead. He would hit another 2 run home run in the 9th to put the game away. Josh Lowe returned from the IL and produced in a big way. He had 3 hits including a big huge home run in the 5th inning. Kameron M...

The Tampa Bay Rays offense doesn't show up tonight as they lose to the Blue Jays 3-1. The Rays would get on the board first with a RBI single by Kameron Misner. Then one pitch would doom the Rays and Ryan Pepiot. Alejandro Kirk would hit a 3 run home run with two outs in the bottom of the 6th inning to give the Blue Jays all the runs they would need. That was the only mistake that Pepiot would mak...

The Tampa Bay Rays face unexpected challenges as Yandy Diaz misses the Toronto series due to passport issues, raising questions about team management and player support. With the catching position under scrutiny, the hosts explore potential replacements for Ben Rortvet, emphasizing the complexity of the role beyond just batting averages. The discussion also covers the team's struggles at Steinbren...

The Tampa Bay Rays pick up an amazing 11-9 win vs the Toronto Blue Jays. The Rays offense was fantastic in this one. Leading 4-0 after the 3rd after a Jonathan Aranda 2 run home run. Then the Rays led 6-3 after a Danny Jansen home run. Then disaster would strike. Edwin Uceta would give up a 3 run home run to give the Blue Jays a 7-6 lead going into the 9th. Then the Rays offense would respond in a...

Are the Colorado Rockies and Pittsburgh Pirates making the right moves by firing their managers mid-season? With Bud Black and Derek Shelton out, the MLB landscape is shifting. Our hosts discuss the impact of these decisions on team dynamics and performance. Plus who are the top teams in baseball right now?   Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Amazon Fire TV Stick 4k Did you know your Fire TV...

Evan Longoria's retirement marks a pivotal moment for the Tampa Bay Rays, a team he helped transform from underdogs to contenders. As the Rays prepare to honor Longoria with a ceremonial one-day contract, fans and analysts alike reflect on his legacy. Longoria's career highlights, including his unforgettable Game 162 performance, are celebrated alongside his leadership qualities that set him apart...

The Tampa Bay Rays clinched a thrilling series win against the Milwaukee Brewers, marking a historic first-ever rain delay at their home stadium. With standout performances from Taj Bradley on the mound and Jonathan Aranda at the plate, the Rays showcased their resilience and strategic prowess. Travis Jankowski's walk-off hit added a dramatic finish, while rookie Chandler Simpson's speed turned he...

The Tampa Bay Rays lose the series finale to the Milwaukee Brewers 4-2. The Rays scored first for the first time this week after a Jonathan Aranda RBI single. Aranda continues to stay hot as he had another 3 hit day. The Brewers would take their first lead in the top of the 5th and would not look back. Drew Rasmussen pitched 5 IP giving up 4 hits and 3 runs. The Rays offense collected 8 hits but c...

The Tampa Bay Rays walk off the Milwaukee Brewers winning the game 3-2. Taj Bradley was fantastic in this one. He went 6 IP only giving up 4 hits and 2 runs striking out 5. After the first two weather delays in history at a home Rays game the offense took a while to get going. Taylor Walls had an RBI double in the 4th to tie the game. Travis Jankowski hit a sac fly in the same inning to make the g...

The Tampa Bay Rays pick up a much needed win vs the Milwaukee Brewers 4-3. After the Brewers had a 1-0 and a 2-1 lead, Brandon Lowe hit a monster home run to tie the game and the Rays would not trail again. Taylor Walls came up with the biggest at bat of the game. With bases loaded 2 outs in the 9th inning and the game tied Taylor Walls drew a walk to give the Rays the lead. Zack Littell was great...

Can the Tampa Bay Rays overcome their struggles against left-handed pitching? With recent losses to the Philadelphia Phillies, the Rays face challenges that could reshape their season. Channel 10 WTSP Sports Director Evan Closky joins the discussion, offering insights into the team's performance and potential roster changes. Key players like Eloy Jimenez and Curtis Mead are under the spotlight as...

The Tampa Bay Rays suffered their most heartbreaking loss of the season. Losing to the Philadelphia Phillies 7-6. This game marked the 2nd consecutive time Rays have gotten swept at home as they have now lost 11 of their last 12 home games. The Rays led the game 5-1 going into the 8th inning then disaster struck. Bryson Stott would hit a 3 run home run to make the score 5-4. Pete Fairbanks would s...

Can the Tampa Bay Rays turn their season around after a tough series against the Philadelphia Phillies? With their offense struggling and lineup decisions raising eyebrows, the Rays face mounting challenges. Shane Baz's recent pitching woes and Junior Caminero's need for improved plate discipline are hot topics. The potential call-up of Eloy Jimenez from the minors could be a game-changer for the...

The Tampa Bay Rays pick up one of their most embarrassing losses of the year. Loosing to the Philadelphia Phillies 7-0. The Rays continue to struggle against left handed pitchers as they total just 1 hit and 0 runs against the Phillies starter Cristopher Sanchez. The Rays pitching staff struggled again against a potent Phillies lineup. The Rays have now given up 5+ runs in 3 straight games as ever...

The Tampa Bay Rays lose at home again this time 8-4 vs the Philadelphia Phillies. The Rays picked up a big home run in the 4th inning by Yandy Diaz to cut the lead to 3-2. It was all Phillies from there. Mason Englert got touched up for 4 runs in the 8th inning as the Phillies potent offense put this game out of reach. Zach Wheeler was great for the Phillies. He went 7 IP and did not walk a single...

Is it too early to call a season over for some MLB teams? This episode dives into the intricacies of when to make that call, with a special focus on the top-performing bullpens in Major League Baseball. Also let's talk about slumps. How do new environments affect performance?   Tune in for expert analysis and engaging debates that promise to enhance your understanding of the evolving MLB season.  ...