Locked On Rays- Daily Podcast On The Tampa Bay Rays

The Rays comeback to beat the Orioles 5-3. It was a pitchers duel for the first 5 IP of this game. Each team only scratching across one run each. The Rays run came off a the first career home run by Hunter Fedducia in the 2nd inning which made it 1-0. The Orioles added their run in the top of the 3rd to tie the game at 1. The game remained tied until the 6th inning. In the 6th the Orioles smacked...

The Rays win their 8th straight series, beating the Orioles 4-1. For the first time in a long time the Rays did not score first. That honor belonged to Taylor Ward of the Orioles who blasted a solo homer on the 2nd pitch of the game to make it 1-0. Rays started Griffin Jax shut it down after that. He finished going 5 IP striking out 6 and only allowing the 1 run. The Rays got the run right back in...

Mike Stanton shares stories from his 19-year MLB career—facing legends like Bernie Williams and Bobby Abreu, the evolution of analytics, and hard-earned advice for young pitchers entering today’s game. Can the Rays' blend of savvy management and relentless execution rewrite this MLB season’s script? Don't miss insider perspectives on Tampa Bay’s winning formula and the shifting landscape of modern...

The Rays put up their season high in runs, beating the orioles 16-6. The Rays offense dominated from the jump. Their first big inning was in the 2nd inning where they put up 5 runs to take control of the game. In that 2nd inning both Yandy Diaz and Junior Caminero hit a pair of RBI singles. The Rays put up another 2 runs in the 4th highlighted by a Ryan Vilade RBI triple that made it 8-1. The Rays...

Tampa Bay Rays defy MLB expectations with a gritty, unique approach—can their underdog mentality carry them to a deep postseason run? Three-time World Series champ and 1,000-game reliever Mike Stanton joins Ulises Sambrano and Kevin Weiss to spotlight Rays' resilience, bullpen strategy, and surprising dominance in the AL East despite powerhouse rivals like the New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox....

The Rays win another series, beating the Marins 6-3. The Rays once again got off to a quick start. Junior Caminero launched a solo homer in the 1st to make it 1-0. But the Rays found themselves trailing 2-1 after the 3rd inning after the Marlins scored 2 runs. But the Rays would respond in a big way in the 4th inning. Taylor Walls smoked a bases clearing triple that made it 4-2. The Rays added mor...

The Rays lose 10-5 in extras to the Marlins. It was a pitchers duel for the first 7 innings. Nick Martinez started for the Rays and was fantastic once again. He went 6 IP striking out 4 not allowing any runs. The Marlins countered with Sandy Alacantra who went 6 innings himself not allowing any earned runs. The Rays did scratch across a run in the 3rd on a Chandler Simpson RBI single that made it...

Tampa Bay Rays secure a major milestone as a new ballpark in Tampa moves closer to reality. Can this historic memorandum of understanding with Hillsborough County finally guarantee the Rays’ long-term future in Florida? Kevin Weiss and Ulises Sambrano break down the stadium proposal, public funding debates, and what it means for the Rays’ potential to keep star players and chase a World Series tit...

The Rays blast the Marlins 7-2. The Rays got out to a blazing start. Yandy Diaz lined a 2 run homer in the 1st inning that made it 2-0. The Marlins would answer back in the 2nd with a solo homer of their own to make it 2-1. But the Rays would respond right back in the bottom of the 2nd with a big inning. It started with a Hunter Feduccia sac fly to make it 3-1. Then Taylor Walls got another run ho...

Tampa Bay Rays' bullpen collapse sparks questions about front office decisions—was Erik Neander to blame for the walk-off loss against the Toronto Blue Jays? Ulises Sambrano and Kevin Weiss break down the shocking choice to pitch Aaron Brooks, dissecting missed opportunities with stronger AAA options like Evan Reifert and Kodi Whitley, and examine the long-term need for reliable veteran relief hel...

The Rays get walked off, losing to the  Blue Jays 5-3. It was a pitchers duel for the first 6 innings. Griffin Jax started for the Rays and went 5 strong innings not allowing any runs. The Blue Jays countered with Dylan Cease who went 7 IP only giving up 1 run. That one run came off the bat of Richie Palacious who ripped a RBI single in the 7th which made it 1-0. The Blue Jays would answer back in...

Tampa Bay Rays stun the Toronto Blue Jays as Taylor Walls delivers a clutch two-run single, proving the Rays’ resilience to the very last out. With Shane McClanahan extending his dominant scoreless streak and pitching like a true AL Comeback Player of the Year candidate, the Rays refuse to back down—even when a 5-0 lead slips away late. Can this clutch factor fuel a division-title run? Hosts Ulise...

The Rays find a way to hang on. Beating the Blue Jays 7-6 in extras. The Rays got off to a blazing start once again. It started with a Jonny DeLuca RBI double in the 1st that gave the Rays the lead. The Cedric Mullins looped a 2 RBI single in the 3rd which made it 3-0. The Rays would extend their lead in the 6th on a Taylor Walls run which made it 4-0. Then Ryan Vilade ripped a solo homer in the 7...

Tampa Bay Rays extend their AL East dominance with relentless offense and smart situational hitting. Can this high-energy squad maintain playoff momentum and shock the league with a deep run? Kevin Weiss and Ulises Sambrano break down how Junior Caminero and Jonathan Aranda fueled a first-inning surge against the Blue Jays, exploiting Kevin Gausman's splitter en route to a statement win. The conve...

The Rays offense puts up 8 runs in a 8-5 win over the Blue Jays. The Rays got off to one of their fastest starts of the season. In the 1st inning Richie Palacious hammered a 2 RBI singled that capped of a 3 run 1st that made it 3-0. The Rays kept rolling in the 2nd inning. In the 2nd Taylor Walls ripped a RBI triple that made it 4-0. Jonathan Aranda followed that up with a RBI single that made it...

Tampa Bay Rays surge to the top of the AL East as Nick Martinez dominates with veteran poise, sparking talk of All-Star and Cy Young potential. Are the Rays separating themselves as true American League contenders? Kevin Weiss and Ulises Sambrano celebrate the Rays’ pitching depth, highlight Martinez’s pitching artistry, and dissect why his approach keeps the bullpen fresh and the team winning—eve...

The Rays win their 5th straight series, beating the Red Sox 4-1. The Rays got on the board early. Junior Caminero roped a solo homer in the 1st that made it 1-0. The Rays would add another 2 runs in the 3rd inning. First it was a Chandler Simpson RBI single that made it 2-0. That was followed up by Ben Williamson hitting an opposite field single that made it 3-0. The Rays added their last run in t...

Tampa Bay Rays target a statement series against the struggling Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park, seeking to solidify their position atop the AL East. Can Kevin Cash’s squad capitalize on Boston’s recent managerial shake-up and key injuries to reaffirm their dominance and push the Red Sox deeper into the cellar? Ulises Kevin, and WTSP Channel 10 Sports Director Evan Closky debate the division’s early...

The Rays win streak ends at 7 with a 2-0 loss to the Boston Red Sox. The Rays offense let them down tonight. The Rays had a golden opportunity in the 3rd inning to take control of the game with the bases loaded and 0 outs with the middle of their order up. Unfortunately the Rays could not cash in after a heart breaking double play would end the inning. The Red Sox would make things even worse for...

The Rays will their 7th in a row, beating the Red Sox 8-4. The Rays got off to a fast start. It started in the 2nd inning with a Jonny DeLuca  RBI single to make it 1-0. Then Cedric Mullins had a RBI bunt single that made it 2-0. Yandy Diaz added a Sac Fly to cap off a 3 run 2nd. The Red Sox answered right back in the bottom of the inning to tie it at 3. The Rays would start to break the game open...

Tampa Bay Rays ride a red-hot pitching staff and evolving clubhouse chemistry to sweep the Toronto Blue Jays and claim the AL’s best record since April 4. Can Shane McClanahan’s ace-level return and the bullpen’s resurgence power a Rays playoff run? Ulises Sambrano and Kevin Weiss break down the Rays’ dominant 12-wins-in-13 stretch, spotlighting McClanahan’s pitching evolution, Garrett Cleavinger’...

Tampa Bay Rays surge toward a second consecutive sweep, but are expectations rising too fast? Ulises Sambrano and Kevin Weiss tackle bold predictions for the Rays’ win-loss record, dissecting their 23–12 start and soaring .657 winning percentage. With the AL East shaken by underperforming rivals and ongoing roster shakeups, is it time to recalibrate playoff hopes—or is caution still warranted afte...

The Rays complete their undefeated home stand, beating the Blue Jays 3-0. It was a pitching duel for the first 3 innings. Rays starter Shane McClahanan was fantastic once again. He went 5.2 IP striking out 4 and not allowing any runs. The Rays would finally break through in the 4th. It started with a Jonny DeLuca RBI double which made it 1-0. Then Chandler Simpson added another run with a RBI sing...

Tampa Bay Rays stay hot in the AL East, fueled by Ryan Vilade’s breakout moments and timely contributions from the “B-side” of the roster. Is Vilade’s clutch power surge against the Toronto Blue Jays a sign of bigger things ahead for Tampa Bay? Kevin spotlights Vilade’s impact, dissecting his dominant splits against left-handed pitching and his journey from organizational journeyman to a potential...

The Rays comeback to beat the Blue Jays, winning 4-3. The Rays for the first time in a while got off to a slow start. The Blue Jays took an early 1-0 lead after a solo homer in the first. The Jays added a 2nd run in the 2nd to take a 2-0 lead. The Rays would get a run back in the 3rd on a Jonathan Aranda RBI single. The Rays would eventually tie the game in the 4th to make it 2-2. The Blue Jays wo...