Locked On Rays- Daily Podcast On The Tampa Bay Rays

The Tampa Bay Rays win streak stops at 6 after a 5-1 loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates. The Rays could never get it going in this one. After the Pirates took the lead in the 2nd inning to make it 1-0 it would be a pitchers duel until the 6th inning. In that inning Junior Caminero ripped a RBI single to tie the game. That Caminero hit would be just 1 of 3 Rays hits on the night. The Pirates big swing...

Tampa Bay Rays ride back-to-back sweeps to seize first place in the AL East, but is this hot streak sustainable? With a balanced attack and emerging stars like Junior Caminero and Chandler Simpson, the Rays showcase a mix of small-ball ingenuity and sudden power surges, leaving fans wondering if a playoff run is within reach. Kevin Weiss highlights Shane McClanahan’s first win in over 1,000 days,...

The Rays push their win streak to 6 after their 4-3 win vs the Chicago White Sox. After trailing 1-0 after 3 innings, Taylor Walls continued his hot start to the season with an RBI single in the 4th inning making it 1-1. Runs were hard to come by for both teams in this one. The White Sox would scratch across another run in the 6th inning to make it 2-1. The Rays answered right back with a 2 out 2...

The Rays win their 5th game in a row, beating the White Sox 8-3. The Rays got off to a hot start for the 2nd straight night. It started with a Junior Caminero solo homer in the 3rd that gave the Rays the lead. Then the Rays would add another 2 runs in the 5th highlighted by a Jonathan Aranda RBI double. Luke Fraley hit his first homer in the 6th to make it 4-0. Then the Rays would blow the game op...

Tampa Bay Rays scramble as Ryan Pepiot’s injury setback leaves the pitching rotation in flux, putting extra strain on the bullpen and forcing unexpected roles for arms like Jesse Scholtens. Is the Rays’ early-season depth already at a breaking point, or can emerging contributors keep the team competitive until key starters return? Host Kevin Weiss breaks down the implications for Drew Rasmussen, S...

The Tampa Bay Rays made a loud early-season statement, completing a dominant sweep of the New York Yankees behind a lights-out performance from Drew Rasmussen. In this episode, we break down Rasmussen’s command on the mound, how the Rays’ pitching staff continues to set the tone, and what this series says about Tampa Bay’s legitimacy as a contender. We’ll also dive into Chandler Simpson's maturity...

The Rays take the first game of the series, beating the White Sox 8-5. The Rays got up early in the first inning. Scoring 3 runs highlighted by a Ryan Vilade double. The Rays added a run in the 3rd on a Ben Williamson RBI double to make it 4-0. The White Sox would make the game close in the bottom of the 3rd with a 3 run homer to make it 4-3. But the Rays would take over from there. Scoring 4 runs...

The Rays get their first sweep of the year, beating the Yankees 5-4. The Rays got on Yankees starter Cam Schlittler early. Scoring 3 runs in the first two innings highlighted by a Chandler Simpson RBI single in that 2nd inning. Rays starter Drew Rasmussen started for the Rays and was dominant. He went 6 IP only allowing 1 hit and struck out 7 batters. The Yankees would get to the Rays bullpen righ...

The Tampa Bay Rays walk off the Yankees, winning 5-4. The Rays once again fell behind early. The Yankees took a 1-0 lead in the top of the 2nd. The Rays would answer right back in the bottom of the inning to tie the game. The game would remain 1-1 until the bottom of the 6th when Jonathan Aranda would give the Rays the lead. The game would be 2-1 until the Yankees would take the lead in the top of...

Tampa Bay Rays shake up their lineup as they prepare to exploit the New York Yankees’ offensive slump. Will Chandler Simpson’s leadoff spark and Junior Caminero’s elevated role finally ignite the Rays’ scoring power? Kevin Weiss breaks down the Rays’ tough series against the Chicago Cubs, spotlighting Jesse Scholtens’ standout relief performance and the persistent bullpen challenges. Key discussio...

The Tampa Bay Rays take down the New York Yankees 5-3. It was a disastrous start for the Rays. A first inning error led to the first run for the Yankees, then a misplayed ball in the outfield gave the Yankees a 2-0 lead. Rays pitching would then keep Yankee hitters hitless until the 8th inning. Yandy Diaz wasted no time tying the game in the bottom of the first. He belted a 2 run homer to tie the...

Tampa Bay Rays' defensive struggles threaten their competitiveness in the AL East. With Junior Caminero leading MLB in errors and Carson Williams faltering at shortstop, the team's pitching and defense—long their trademark—have become major concerns. Is sloppy fielding causing big innings and unexpected losses? Host Ulises Sambrano examines the causes behind the Rays’ error-heavy start, including...

Tampa Bay Rays fans demand answers: Why did the Junior Caminero first base experiment flop, and is it officially over? Ulises Sambrano breaks down the defensive struggles, debates Caminero’s ideal position, and explains why Jonathan Aranda remains the best bet at first base. The show raises the burning question—should the Rays ever risk moving their young star off third again? Bullpen chaos mounts...

The Rays lose the last game of the series to the Cubs 6-2. Things started slow for the Rays and did not get any better. The Rays allowed a lead off home run to start the game and that would be a sign of things to come. The Rays would get the run back in the 3rd inning on a sac fly by Jonathan Aranda. But the 5th inning for the Rays would be a disaster. 2 walks 3 errors and 5 runs later it was 6-1....

The Tampa Bay Rays dropped Game 2 of the series to the Chicago Cubs, 9-2, in a game that got away from them early.   Chicago jumped on the Rays in the second inning with a pair of RBI hits to take a 2-0 lead, then added two more in the third. By the sixth, a home run from Pete Crow-Armstrong pushed the Cubs’ lead to 7-0 and put the game out of reach.   The Rays showed a bit of life in the eighth w...

Tampa Bay Rays celebrate triumphant Tropicana Field return with Shane McClanahan anchoring a gritty win. Can the Rays’ renewed pitching and defensive focus sustain their momentum through the season’s toughest stretches? Host Ulises Sambrano recaps the high-energy homecoming, spotlighting McClanahan’s performance and candid postgame remarks, Jonathan Aranda’s power surge, and Cedric Mullins’ clubho...

The Tampa Bay Rays offense shines in the return to Tropicana field, beating the Cubs 6-4. For the first time in almost 2 years the Rays played a game at Tropicana field and it did not start out great. The Cubs took a 2-0 lead in the top of the 2nd inning. Then the Rays offense would explode from there. It started with a 2 run home run by Cedric Mullins to tie the game. Then Yandy Diaz hit a RBI si...

Tampa Bay Rays snap their road skid and return home with renewed confidence as Junior Caminero finds his power stroke and Nick Martinez silences doubts with a standout start. Can this revamped Rays rotation become a true force in the AL East? Hosts Kevin Weiss and Ulises Sambrano dissect the Rays’ much-needed series win over the Minnesota Twins, spotlighting Griffin Jax’s key bullpen performance a...

The Rays pick up their first series win of the year, beating the Twins 4-1. For the first time in 4 games the Rays did not open the game with the lead. The Twins took the lead in the 2nd inning with a solo home run to make it 1-0. Rays starter Nick Martinez was lights out after that. He finished going 6 IP only allowing that 1 hit and striking out 4. The Rays offense got on the board with Junior C...

The Tampa Bay Rays pick up a big 7-1 win versus the Twins. For the 2nd straight game the Rays opened up a 3-0 lead. A 2 RBI double by Jonathan Aranda gave the Rays that lead. The Rays added another run in the 3rd to make it 4-1. The Rays would then break the game open in the 5th inning. A pair of RBI singles by Ben Williamson and Hunter Feduccia made the game 6-1. A Yandy Diaz RBI triple in the 7t...

The Tampa Bay Rays commit another 3 errors in a 10-4 to the Minnesota Twins. The Rays once again got off to a hot start. Nick Fortes drilled a 2 RBI double in the first inning to make it 2-0. Ben Williamson added a RBI double of his own in the 4th to make it 3-0. Then it all went downhill for the Rays. The Twins tied it in the bottom of the 4th thanks to an error by Carson Williams which could hav...

Tampa Bay Rays lineup optimization sparks heated debate as struggles mount. Are Junior Caminero, Yandy Diaz, and Jonathan Aranda being underutilized in Kevin Cash’s shifting batting order? Ulises Sambrano, Kevin Weiss, and WTSP’s Sports Director Evan Closky dissect defensive miscues, bullpen woes, and puzzling player placements. Can the Rays maximize Chandler Simpson’s speed and ignite run product...

Tampa Bay Rays’ consistency shines even as early season struggles persist. Drew Rasmussen anchors the rotation with another reliable start—are he and Shane McClanahan poised to become MLB’s most cost-effective one-two punch? Hosts Kevin Weiss and Ulises Sambrano break down Rasmussen’s steady presence, dissecting his impact on team confidence and the Rays’ path to victory, while contrasting with th...

The Tampa Bay Rays dropped the last game of the series to the Milwaukee Brewers 8-2. It was another fast start for the Rays. In the 3rd inning Yandy Diaz blasted a 2 run home run to give the Rays a 2-0 lead. The Brewers would add a 2 run homer of their own in the bottom of the 3rd to tie the game. Things stayed tied until the 8th inning because of fantastic pitching by Rays starter Drew Rasmussen....

Shane McClanahan dazzles in his long-awaited return to the mound, reminding Tampa Bay Rays fans why he's a key rotation piece—even as questions linger about his durability. Can his triumphant performance jumpstart the Rays’ season and shake up the American League East? Kevin Weiss recaps McClanahan's four hitless innings, highlights the adversity overcome, and examines what a healthy Shane means f...