Rays Your Voice: A Tampa Bay Rays Podcast

Brett Rutherford and Danny Russell break down the news that the redevelopment of the Historic Gas Plant District will move forward with the Rays/Hines plan to center it around a new ballpark that will keep the Rays in St. Petersburg for generations to come. This is a long time coming for the franchise, whose goal it's been to build a new stadium since Stuart Sternberg took over the team in 2005. B...

Brett Rutherford is joined by Danny Russell and Ian Malinowski, going live right after the final out was recorded in a 5-4 win over the Yankees on Thursday. They discuss everything wacky that happened during a tense three-game set with the Bronx Bombers. Since the last time you heard from us the Rays traded two veteran pitchers, sending Aaron Civale to Milwaukee and Phil Maton to the New York Mets...

Brett Rutherford and Darby Robinson discuss how the Rays have begun to right the ship in their 2024 season, getting back to .500 and winning three consecutive series (at the time of recording). The last time you heard from us, we said this team wasn't good enough. While we still think there are some holes in the roster, the Rays are starting to prove us wrong. They may be just good enough to give...

Brett Rutherford and Darby Robinson discuss the malaise that hangs over the 2024 season as the Rays sit in last place in the AL East, despite high expectations at the beginning of the season. They debate where it all went wrong, and if there's still any hope or reason to be excited for the rest of the season (spoiler alert: there is!). While many players on the team are putting together career-wor...

Ashley MacLennan and Darby Robinson review Draft Day, starring baseball movie darling Kevin Costner. While we intended to record and release near the NFL Draft life got in the way, but our next episode is finally hear. This flick takes us into an NFL front office on draft day, and this movie isn't all that bad. Costner and Chadwick Boseman shine as they are used to doing and carry most of this mov...

Brett Rutherford and Darby Robinson break down the Rays sweep of the Marlins as the team finally starts getting healthy. They discuss why having Taylor Walls back deepens the roster in all facets of the game, and how they can use him and Jose Caballero to keep some of their star players fresh through the summer.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brett Rutherford and Darby Robinson take a 30,000-foot view of the 2024 Tampa Bay Rays, now that it's too late to say that it's still early. Stars like Randy Arozarena have struggled, and injuries to key contributors like Josh Lowe and Brandon Lowe have made it even more difficult for the team. Will the Rays look to "blow it up," or stay the course as they try and make a run for their sixth straig...

Ashley MacLennan and Darby Robinson review the 2010 romantic comedy 'How Do You Know,' a movie that forced Jack Nicholson into retirement, and one that barely contains any baseball.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brett Rutherford and Darby Robinson go live right after Sunday's series finale in Toronto to discuss how the Rays have begun to right the ship in the last seven games against the Red Sox and Blue Jays, and how they can bring that momentum to Tropicana Field.  With Brandon Lowe nearing his return, how will the Rays shuffle the roster? Will they keep Harold Ramirez and send down Jonathan Aranda, or...

Brett Rutherford and Darby Robinson discuss Baseball Savant's new bat speed leaderboard and what it means for stats lovers. They take a look at how the Rays fare in terms of bat speed and squared-up swings, and look at some surprising numbers.  While Jonathan Aranda seems close to rejoining the Rays, Brandon Lowe is taking another visit to a specialist in Nashville. He's still feeling "something"...

Brett Rutherford and Darby Robinson react to an incredible weekend of Rays Baseball that saw the team debut their new City Connect uniforms and pick up their first series sweep of the season against the New York Mets.  Brett and Darby talk about the energy that Jonny DeLuca has added to the Rays lineup, and discuss why Josh Lowe will only further strengthen the team.  Later in the show, the guys a...

Brett Rutherford and Darby Robinson discuss the newly released Rays City Connect uniforms, which lean heavily into the skateboarding culture in the Tampa Bay area, as well as the team's old identity, the Devil Rays. We discuss what we love and what we might change about the uniform set and overall branding, but we are definitely happy campers.  We also discuss if this might be the first sign of a...

Brett Rutherford and Darby Robinson discuss the Rays series win in Denver over the Rockies, and introduce the Worry Index, going through each aspect of the team and breaking down how worried they are about the current group.  As the Rays continue their road trip, Brett and Darby discuss what they are looking for to continue reducing those worry levels.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit mega...

Brett Rutherford and Darby Robinson discuss the Opening Weekend series against Toronto, and break down the good, bad, and ugly from the split. Next up is the Texas Rangers, who quickly eliminated the Rays in the AL Wild Card round last year en route to their first ever World Series title.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brett Rutherford and Darby Robinson break down the flurry of moves made by the Rays ahead of Opening Day, and preview the upcoming series against the Toronto Blue Jays.  Now that the roster is set, Brett and Darby discuss how Kevin Cash might line his team up for the first few games of the season, and who the first call ups may be from AAA Durham.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone...

Brett Rutherford and Darby Robinson discuss injuries to Josh Lowe and Taj Bradley, and how they shake up the Rays' plans entering the regular season.  While the Rays do have depth to help them absorb these injuries more easily, how much will their depth be tested throughout the season?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brett Rutherford and Darby Robinson react to the news that Jonny DeLuca will open the season on the injured list after breaking his hand during a Spring Training game in the Dominican Republic. They discuss how it impacts the roster outlook, and make a full prediction on who will break camp with the team as things stand.  Brett and Darby also look around the league at recent injury news, with Luca...

Brett Rutherford and Darby Robinson are joined by the Action Network's Jim Turvey to discuss why Vegas and other projection models aren't very optimistic about the team's outlook as we head into Spring Training.  Brett and Darby also react to the signing of infielder Amed Rosario and discuss how he changes what the Opening Day roster will look like.  To end the show, Brett, Darby, and Jim pick a f...

Ashley MacLennan and Darby Robinson review The Benchwarmers (2006), directed by Dennis Dugan. This Happy Madison Productions film starring Rob Schneider, David Spade, and Jon Heder comes in as one of the worst we've watched on Who's on Worst. The comedy doesn't land, the jokes are offensive, and the film lacks a basic premise.  Here what Ashley and Darby's thoughts are on the movie, and who they w...

Brett and Darby react to the news that Rays manager Kevin Cash and President of Baseball Operations Erik Neander have signed contract extensions that keep them with the club through at least 2028. The Rays also made a big league free agent signing, inking RHP Phil Maton to a one-year deal with an option for a second. Brett and Darby discuss where Maton fits into the bullpen.  Spring Training is le...

Brett Rutherford and Darby Robinson discuss the latest Rays news including an update on Wander Franco, the signing of Japanese LHP Naoyuki Uwasawa, and the trades of fan favorites Luke Raley and Andrew Kittredge.  Brett and Darby also answer some fan questions and address rumors that the Rays might be signing Yasiel Puig to a minor league deal with an invite to Spring Training.  Learn more about y...

Brett Rutherford and Darby Robinson provide updates on the Wander Franco investigation before discussing recent moves made within the AL East, including Lucas Giolito to the Red Sox and Kevin Kiermaier back to the Blue Jays.  To end the show, Brett and Darby share their Rays New Year's Resolutions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brett Rutherford and Darby Robinson discuss the trade that sent Rays ace Tyler Glasnow to the Los Angeles Dodgers, along with outfielder Manuel Margot. Brett and Darby evaluate the return, which includes a former top-100 prospect RHP Ryan Pepiot who figures to be in the Rays rotation to start the year, and athletic outfielder Jonny Deluca who will use his speed and plate discipline to try and figh...

Brett Rutherford and Darby Robinson react to the news that Shohei Ohtani has signed with the Los Angeles Dodgers on a 10-year, $700 million contract. What's even more interesting is that $680 million of that contract will be deferred and paid after the 10 years are up. Brett and Darby continue to discuss the rumors surrounding Tyler Glasnow and the Dodgers and suggest some pieces the Rays might go...

Brett Rutherford and Darby Robinson react to the blockbuster trade that sent Juan Soto to the New York Yankees and discuss the impact it will have on the AL East race this year. The Rays made a free agent signing this week, inking RHP Chris Devenski to a one year deal with a club option for a second. Devenski was a member of the Rays bullpen in the back half of 2023 and was even named to the posts...