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Locked On Rays- Daily Podcast On The Tampa Bay Rays
Locked On Rays podcast is your daily ticket to stay ahead of the game and the first to know the latest news, analysis, and sports insider info for the Tampa Bay Rays and Major League Baseball. Hosted by Kevin Weiss and Ulises Sambrano, the Locked On Rays podcast provides your daily Rays fix from the eyes of a fan and journalist who give you expert, local analysis, and coverage of all aspects of the Rays franchise while you enjoy your morning coffee. Locked On Rays takes you beyond the…
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Locked On Rays- Daily Podcast On The Tampa Bay RaysRAYS POSTCAST: The Tampa Bay Rays BLAST 3 homers in a win vs the Chicago Cubs
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…
Locked On Rays- Daily Podcast On The Tampa Bay RaysTampa Bay Rays DEFEAT Minnesota Twins, Essential Series Win ENERGIZES Team After Grueling Road Trip
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…
Locked On Rays- Daily Podcast On The Tampa Bay RaysRAYS POSTCAST: The Tampa Bay Rays Rays End It with a DAGGER Homer in Extras vs the Minnesota Twins
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…
Locked On Rays- Daily Podcast On The Tampa Bay RaysRAYS POSTCAST: The Tampa Bay Rays BOUNCE BACK in a big way vs the Minnesota Twins
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…
Locked On Rays- Daily Podcast On The Tampa Bay RaysRAYS POSTCAST: The Tampa Bay Rays put up an EMBARRASSING performance vs the Minnesota Twins
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…
Locked On Rays- Daily Podcast On The Tampa Bay RaysTampa Bay Rays Lineup Construction NEEDS Urgent Changes To Protect Junior Caminero
Tampa Bay Rays lineup optimization sparks heated debate as struggles mount. Are Junior Caminero, Yandy Diaz, and Jonathan Aranda being underutilized in Kevin…
Locked On Rays- Daily Podcast On The Tampa Bay RaysTampa Bay Rays’ Drew Rasmussen THRIVES as MLB’s Pitching Consistency King
Tampa Bay Rays’ consistency shines even as early season struggles persist. Drew Rasmussen anchors the rotation with another reliable start—are he and Shane…
Locked On Rays- Daily Podcast On The Tampa Bay RaysRAYS POSTCAST: The Tampa Bay Rays CAN'T GET OUT OF THEIR OWN WAY vs the Milwaukee Brewers
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…
Locked On Rays- Daily Podcast On The Tampa Bay RaysMAILBAG: Shane McClanahan’s Tampa Bay Rays Return IMPRESSES Against Milwaukee Brewers
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…
Locked On Rays- Daily Podcast On The Tampa Bay RaysRAYS POSTCAST: The Tampa Bay Rays mistakes DOOM them in a loss to the Milwaukee Brewers
The Tampa Bay Rays drop the second game of the series to the Brewers 6-2. The Rays bats got off to a hot start. For the 2nd straight game the Rays got a solo…
Locked On Rays- Daily Podcast On The Tampa Bay RaysRAYS POSTCAST: The Tampa Bay Rays offense COMES UP CLUTCH in a win vs the Milwaukee Brewers
The Tampa Bay Rays offense comes through late to propel them to a 3-2 win vs the Milwaukee Brewers. The Rays got the scoring started with the very first batter…
Locked On Rays- Daily Podcast On The Tampa Bay RaysTampa Bay Rays Offense THRIVES in Losing Weekend against the St. Louis Cardinals.
Tampa Bay Rays’ potent offense outshines bullpen struggles, but is lineup construction hurting their winning chances? Should Joe Boyle stay in the majors after…
Locked On Rays- Daily Podcast On The Tampa Bay RaysRAYS POSTCAST: The Tampa Bay Rays OFFENSE IGNITES for a big win vs the St. Louis Cardinals
The Tampa Bay Rays pick up their first win of the year, beating the Cardinals 11-7. The Rays offense was on fire early and often. It started with a 3 run 2nd…
Locked On Rays- Daily Podcast On The Tampa Bay RaysRAYS POSTCAST: The Tampa Bay Rays comeback FALLS JUST SHORT vs the St. Louis Cardinals
The Tampa Bay Rays drop the 2nd game of the series 6-5 to the St. Louis Cardinals. The Rays offense was non existent for the first 8 innings of the game. The…
Locked On Rays- Daily Podcast On The Tampa Bay RaysBullpen MELTDOWN: Tampa Bay Rays Blow 6-Run Lead as Drew Rasmussen's Gem is Wasted in Epic Collapse
Tampa Bay Rays squander a commanding lead on Opening Day as the bullpen self-destructs, overshadowing Drew Rasmussen’s stellar start. Can the Rays afford more…
Locked On Rays- Daily Podcast On The Tampa Bay RaysRAYS POSTCAST: The Tampa Bay Rays BLOW A HUGE LEAD to lose on Opening Day to the St. Louis Cardinals
The Tampa Bay Rays blow a 6 run lead to lose to the St. Louis Cardinals 9-7. The Rays used a 6 run 6th inning to take a commanding 7-1 lead in the game. But…
Locked On Rays- Daily Podcast On The Tampa Bay RaysRyan Pepiot INJURY Forces Joe Boyle To Tampa Bay Rays Starting Rotation For Opening Day
Tampa Bay Rays face opening day turmoil as Ryan Pepiot hits the IL with right hip inflammation, shaking up the starting rotation. With Joe Boyle bumped to the…
Locked On Rays- Daily Podcast On The Tampa Bay RaysWhy Ryan Vilade is a Tampa Bay Rays’ MUST-WATCH Player as Opening Day NEARS
Tampa Bay Rays open the season with Ryan Vilade earning a spot as a versatile Swiss Army knife—can his right-handed bat and defensive flexibility ignite the…
Locked On Rays- Daily Podcast On The Tampa Bay RaysTampa Bay Rays Trust Richie Palacios to SHINE with Gavin Lux Injured for Opening Day
Tampa Bay Rays shake up their Opening Day roster as Richie Palacios replaces Gavin Lux, who lands on the IL with a shoulder injury. Can Palacios seize this…
Locked On Rays- Daily Podcast On The Tampa Bay RaysSHOCK: New York Yankees and Toronto Blue Jays DESTINED to BATTLE for AL East SUPREMACY
AL East powers brace for a season of chaos—can the Yankees, Blue Jays, or Orioles emerge on top in what promises to be MLB’s most competitive division? Gabby…
Locked On Rays- Daily Podcast On The Tampa Bay RaysVenezuela STUNS World Baseball Classic Fans as Tournament Popularity SKYROCKETS
Venezuela claimed their first World Baseball Classic title, igniting national pride and shifting the international baseball landscape. Can their emotional win…
Locked On Rays- Daily Podcast On The Tampa Bay RaysTampa Bay Rays’ Defense SHIFTS as Taylor Walls Injured, Ben Williamson Steps Up
Tampa Bay Rays lose key infielder Taylor Walls to a right oblique injury, thrusting Ben Williamson and Carson Williams into the spotlight as Opening Day…
Locked On Rays- Daily Podcast On The Tampa Bay RaysTampa Bay Rays DEPLOY Bold Starting Rotation, Splitting Lefties Steven Matz & Shane McClanhan
Tampa Bay Rays reveal a calculated rotation order—can Drew Rasmussen and Nick Martinez anchor a playoff-caliber pitching staff? Kevin offers sharp insight into…
Locked On Rays- Daily Podcast On The Tampa Bay RaysJunior Caminero’s WBC Performance BOOSTS Tampa Bay Rays to International Attention
Junior Caminero electrifies the baseball world, smashing three home runs on the global stage and cementing himself as the new face of the Tampa Bay Rays. Can…
Locked On Rays- Daily Podcast On The Tampa Bay RaysChandler Simpson Is POISED to BREAK Carl Crawford’s Rays Stolen Base Record
Can Chandler Simpson shatter Carl Crawford's stolen base record and ignite the Tampa Bay Rays’ offense? Speed becomes the Rays’ X-factor as they look to…
Locked On Rays- Daily Podcast On The Tampa Bay RaysCam Booser EMERGES as Tampa Bay Rays’ Spring Training Surprise Contender
Tampa Bay Rays shake up expectations as spring training and the World Baseball Classic electrify fans. Junior Caminero emerges as a breakout star, drawing…
Locked On Rays- Daily Podcast On The Tampa Bay RaysTampa Bay Rays Fans HOPING Tropicana Field Upper Deck Available as Ticket Prices SOAR on Home Opener
Tampa Bay Rays fans stunned by soaring home opener ticket prices—will the sticker shock impact support for the team’s future stadium? Kevin and Ulises…
Locked On Rays- Daily Podcast On The Tampa Bay RaysTampa Bay Rays' Shane McClanahan MINDSET SHIFT Evolving to be More Tactical.
Diving into the evolving mindset of Shane McClanahan, whose maturity and new tactical approach on the mound are expected to make him even more dangerous and…
Locked On Rays- Daily Podcast On The Tampa Bay RaysTampa Bay Rays DEPEND on Gavin Lux & Cedric Mullins to SOLVE Defensive Woes
Tampa Bay Rays eye a defensive resurgence as offseason moves aim to erase last year's costly errors. Can key additions like Gavin Lux, Cedric Mullins, and Ben…
Locked On Rays- Daily Podcast On The Tampa Bay RaysTampa Bay Rays’ Junior Caminero and Jonathan Aranda DOMINATE World Baseball Classic
Tampa Bay Rays stars are lighting up the World Baseball Classic, fueling hopes for a fast start to the 2026 MLB season. Junior Caminero and Jonathan Aranda…
Locked On Rays- Daily Podcast On The Tampa Bay RaysJunior Caminero ELEVATES Tampa Bay Rays’ Brand with World Baseball Classic (WBC) Spotlight
Junior Caminero steals the spotlight with a jaw-dropping 4-for-4 performance for Team Dominican Republic in the World Baseball Classic, catapulting himself—and…
Locked On Rays- Daily Podcast On The Tampa Bay RaysShane McClanahan IMPRESSES in Tampa Bay Rays Spring Debut
Tampa Bay Rays fans have reason to celebrate as Shane McClanahan returns to the mound, flashing a smile and a blazing fastball after a long injury layoff…
Locked On Rays- Daily Podcast On The Tampa Bay RaysMAILBAG : Junior Caminero Faces STEEP Road to Join the Ranks of Tampa Bay Rays All-Time Greats
Can Junior Caminero surpass Kevin Kiermaier’s iconic legacy with the Tampa Bay Rays? Ulises and Kevin dissect Caminero’s path to chasing Kiermaier’s 31.5 WAR…
Locked On Rays- Daily Podcast On The Tampa Bay RaysINTERVIEW (PART 2): Kevin Kiermaier’s INSIGHT on Tampa Bay Rays Leadership & Winning STRATEGY
From walk-off homers and playoff drama to gritty defensive brilliance, Kevin Kiermaier reveals what it meant to carry the clubhouse torch after Evan Longoria…
Locked On Rays- Daily Podcast On The Tampa Bay RaysINTERVIEW: Kevin Kiermaier MOTIVATES Tampa Bay Rays’ Chandler Simpson To IMPROVE Defense (Part 1)
Can Kevin Kiermaier revolutionize MLB outfield defense? The elite center fielder pulls back the curtain on his post-retirement journey, revealing why his…
Locked On Rays- Daily Podcast On The Tampa Bay RaysMAILBAG: Tampa Bay Rays Spring Training Stats MEAN NOTHING For Regular Season Success
Are Shane McClanahan and the revamped rotation the keys to clinching a wildcard spot, or will the AL East’s heavy hitters keep the Rays at the bottom? Kevin…
Locked On Rays- Daily Podcast On The Tampa Bay RaysShane McClanahan ENERGIZES Tampa Bay Rays With Spring Training Pitching PROGRESS
Shane McClanahan is back on the mound and smiling, igniting hope for Tampa Bay Rays fans hungry for a playoff push. Can the two-time All-Star anchor the…
Locked On Rays- Daily Podcast On The Tampa Bay RaysChandler Simpson’s SLOWED By HAMSTRING INJURY to Start Tampa Bay Rays Spring Training
Tampa Bay Rays face mounting spring training injury concerns as Chandler Simpson’s hamstring issue sidelines the league’s fastest player. Will Simpson’s speed…
Locked On Rays- Daily Podcast On The Tampa Bay RaysTampa Bay Rays DESERVEDLY Name Drew Rasmussen Opening Day Starter
Drew Rasmussen reclaims the Opening Day spotlight for the Tampa Bay Rays, signaling a return to the club's honored tradition: rewarding last season’s best arm…
Locked On Rays- Daily Podcast On The Tampa Bay RaysTampa Bay Rays Should KEEP Yandy Diaz & Why Trading Would RUIN Tampa’s Lineup
Tampa Bay Rays face a major crossroads: Will Yandy Díaz stay in St. Petersburg beyond 2026, or could the franchise finally break its cycle of trading star…
Locked On Rays- Daily Podcast On The Tampa Bay RaysMAILBAG: Besides Junior Caminero, Who DOMINATES the Tampa Bay Rays Team MVP in 2026
Tampa Bay Rays fans face a burning question: Who will claim team MVP honors in 2026 if phenom Junior Caminero isn’t eligible? Kevin and Ulises assess…
Locked On Rays- Daily Podcast On The Tampa Bay RaysTampa Bay Rays PECOTA Projections Reveal BOLD Upswing For 2026 Campaign
Tampa Bay Rays eye a winning season as PECOTA projections suggest 82 victories—could this signal a return to AL East prominence? Shane McClanahan’s health and…
Locked On Rays- Daily Podcast On The Tampa Bay RaysTampa Bay Rays Fan Fest at Tropicana Field Creates POSITIVE Outlook on 2026 Season
Tampa Bay Rays fans embrace a surge of optimism after a successful Rays Fan Fest, with vibrant energy ignited by Brett Phillips and promising updates from…
Locked On Rays- Daily Podcast On The Tampa Bay RaysTampa Bay Rays Spring Camp HIGHLIGHTS Closer Competition, Positive Player Updates
Tampa Bay Rays kick off spring camp in Port Charlotte with a clean bill of health and renewed energy. Can Nick Martinez’s veteran presence and versatility…
Locked On Rays- Daily Podcast On The Tampa Bay RaysMAILBAG: Tampa Bay Rays 2026 Win Total Projections HINGING on AL East Race
Tampa Bay Rays face harsh projections for 2026, with Fangraphs placing them at just 78 wins and last in the AL East despite a retooled roster featuring Nick…
Locked On Rays- Daily Podcast On The Tampa Bay RaysTampa Bay Rays SIGN Nick Martinez to SECURE Starting Pitching Consistency
Tampa Bay Rays shake up their rotation by signing veteran pitcher Nick Martinez to a one-year deal, making him the highest-paid player on the roster. Can…
Locked On Rays- Daily Podcast On The Tampa Bay RaysLEGEND RETURNS Tampa Bay Rays Bring Back Kevin Kiermaier to TEACH Outfield Success
Tampa Bay Rays fans get a surprise this spring as Kevin Kiermaier returns to share his legendary outfield wisdom with Chandler Simpson, Justin-Henry Malloy…
Locked On Rays- Daily Podcast On The Tampa Bay RaysVictor Mesa Jr. JOINS Tampa Bay Rays, Offseason OUTFIELD Battle Gets INTENSE
Tampa Bay Rays ignite fierce outfield competition as Victor Mesa Jr. arrives from the Miami Marlins—can the newest addition carve out a role among nine…
Locked On Rays- Daily Podcast On The Tampa Bay RaysTampa Bay Rays Stadium RENDERINGS Spark DEBATE—$2.33 Billion Funding & Fan Concerns With Evan Closky
New stadium renderings ignite fresh hope for Tampa Bay Rays fans—will state support and increased funding finally deliver a ballpark worthy of the region?…
Locked On Rays- Daily Podcast On The Tampa Bay RaysMAILBAG: Tampa Bay Rays Shortstop Carson Williams Looks To PROVE Doubters Wrong in 2026
Tampa Bay Rays face a season loaded with pressure as Carson Williams shoulders the weight of becoming the club’s new franchise shortstop alongside Junior…
Locked On Rays- Daily Podcast On The Tampa Bay RaysTampa Bay Rays’ ACQUIRE Utility Infielder Ben Williamson in Three-Team Trade
Tampa Bay Rays shake up their 2026 roster with a three-team trade, adding elite defender Ben Williamson while letting go of Colton Ledbetter and a competitive…
Locked On Rays- Daily Podcast On The Tampa Bay RaysTampa Bay Rays Pitching Prospects READY to Showcase Skills in Spring Training
Tampa Bay Rays fans get a glimpse into the future as top pitching prospects Brody Hopkins, Ty Johnson, and TJ Nichols gear up for spring training. Can one of…
Locked On Rays- Daily Podcast On The Tampa Bay RaysMLBPA Faces MAJOR BACKLASH as Puerto Rico & Venezuela BLAST WBC Eligibility Rules
WBC roster chaos rocks international baseball as Puerto Rico, Venezuela, and the Dominican Republic face star player exclusions—inspiring questions about…
Locked On Rays- Daily Podcast On The Tampa Bay RaysTampa Bay Rays All Stars SNUBBED from MLB Network’s Top 100 Players List
MLB Network’s Top 100 shake-up leaves Tampa Bay Rays fans asking: who’s next? With only Junior Caminero (#39) and Yandy Diaz (#71) representing the Rays, Kevin…
Locked On Rays- Daily Podcast On The Tampa Bay RaysJunior Caminero Watching Jose Ramirez’s Team-Friendly Path Could Shape EXTENSION With Tampa Bay Rays
Tampa Bay Rays face a franchise-altering decision: should Junior Caminero get a contract extension mirroring Jose Ramirez’s $175 million deal? With Caminero’s…
Locked On Rays- Daily Podcast On The Tampa Bay RaysCROSSOVER: Tampa Bay Rays Stadium Plans EXPOSE Major Hurdles
Tampa Bay Rays’ stadium future sparks debate as ownership eyes a bold new chapter. Can a move to Tampa and a “Battery-style” development finally unlock the…
Locked On Rays- Daily Podcast On The Tampa Bay RaysINTERVIEW: Tampa Bay Times Colleen Wright UNCOVERS the Latest on the Tampa Bay Rays New Stadium SAGA
Tampa Bay Rays’ stadium future hangs in the balance as Colleen Wright of the Tampa Bay Times joins the show to break down the Hillsborough Community College…
Locked On Rays- Daily Podcast On The Tampa Bay RaysMAILBAG: Tampa Bay Rays Right to PRIORITIZE Team Unity Over Big Personalities
Tampa Bay Rays shift focus from big personalities to clubhouse unity as the front office prioritizes team-first culture over showmanship. Kevin and Ulises…
Locked On Rays- Daily Podcast On The Tampa Bay RaysMassive Outfield Surplus FORCES Tampa Bay Rays to DEAL Josh Lowe for Gavin Lux in 3 Team Trade!
Tampa Bay Rays shake up their roster, sending Josh Lowe to the Los Angeles Angels in a bold three-team trade. With an outfield surplus making Lowe expendable…
Locked On Rays- Daily Podcast On The Tampa Bay RaysBREAKING: Tampa Bay Rays NEARING DEAL For New Stadium on Dale Mabry in Tampa
Tampa Bay Rays edge closer to a new stadium on the possible Dale Mabry-HCC site—could this finally secure their future in Tampa? Discussion centers on the…