Locked On Rays

LOCKED ON RAYS

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The Locked On Rays podcast is your daily podcast covering all facets of the Tampa Bay Rays. Hosts Kevin Weiss and Ulises Sambrano bring a journalist’s and fan’s perspective to dissect all things Rays, giving you your morning cup of coffee of baseball analytics, traditional stats, recaps and ramblings of the team they’ve followed for years. Join us every day for an exciting season that could be as thrilling as a certain comeback, extra-inning walk-off victory! Part of the Locked On Podcast Network Enjoy the show and want to grow your business? Text the word ADVERTISING to 33777 or visit lockedonpodcasts.com/advertising Follow the podcast on Twitter @LockedOnRays and e-mail comments/questions to [email protected]

Our Latest Podcasts

Player Review: Ji-Man Choi

In this episode of the Locked On Rays podcast, hosts Kevin Weiss and Ulises Sambrano continue their 'Player Review' series for the 2021 season (including postseason stats) with first baseman Ji-Man Choi. What went right? What went wrong? What's his future with the team? Follow the show on Twitter/Instagram @LockedOnRays, and e-mail [email protected] Support Us…
Player Review: JT Chargois

In this episode of the Locked On Rays podcast, hosts Kevin Weiss and Ulises Sambrano continue their 'Player Review' series for the 2021 season (including postseason stats) with reliever JT Chargois. What went right? What went wrong? What's his future with the team? Follow the show on Twitter/Instagram @LockedOnRays, and e-mail [email protected] Support Us By…
Player Review: Randy Arozarena

In this episode of the Locked On Rays podcast, hosts Kevin Weiss and Ulises Sambrano kick off their 'Player Review' series for the 2021 season (including postseason stats) with rookie outfielder Randy Arozarena. What went right? What went wrong? What's his future with the team? Follow the show on Twitter/Instagram @LockedOnRays, and e-mail [email protected] Support…
ALDS Mailbag (Part 3)

In this episode of the Locked On Rays podcast, hosts Kevin Weiss and Ulises Sambrano present another 'mailbag' episode, as Tampa Bay Rays fans share their thoughts, concerns and questions following the team's disappointing playoff showing: Which Rays players may be in line for long-term deals Will bullpens continue to outpace starters in terms of…
Did the Tampa Rays have a flawed game plan against the Boston Red Sox?

Millard Thomas is joined by Locked On Rays co-host Ulises Sambrano to discuss who he wanted to face out the AL Wild Card matchup, why the regular season success hasn't been able to translate, Is Kevin Cash making too many mistakes and more! Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a…
ALDS Mailbag (Part 2)

In this episode of the Locked On Rays podcast, hosts Kevin Weiss and Ulises Sambrano present another 'mailbag' episode, as Tampa Bay Rays fans share their thoughts, concerns and questions following the team's disappointing playoff showing: -Will Kevin Kiermaier be back next year? -What are the odds Brandon Lowe gets traded, following his disastrous postseason…
ALDS Mailbag (Part 1)

In this episode of the Locked On Rays podcast, hosts Kevin Weiss and Ulises Sambrano share 'mailbag' questions, concerns and comments from listeners following the Tampa Bay Rays' disappointing, early exit in the playoffs: -Criticizing Kevin Cash's managerial moves in playoffs -How umpire Ron Kulpa's strike zone impacted the -Would a new Rays stadium in…
Rays Ruination

In this episode of the Locked On Rays podcast, hosts Kevin Weiss and Ulises Sambrano share their frustration after the Tampa Bay Rays lose 6-5 against the Boston Red Sox in ALDS Game 4 and being eliminated from MLB postseason play... -Was facing Kiké Hernandez the right call? -Who managed the game, Kevin Cash or…
Rays Against The Ropes

In this episode of Locked On Rays podcast, hosts Kevin Weiss and Ulises Sambrano recap the Tampa Bay Rays disappointing, gut-wrenching losses to the Boston Red Sox over the weekend, discussing the following: -Is Kevin Cash turning into Kevin Crash in October? -Why were there no judgement calls on obstruction? -Wander Franco is showing up...Brandon…
Rays Steal ALDS Game 1!

In this episode of Locked On Rays podcast, hosts Kevin Weiss and Ulises Sambrano recap the Tampa Bay Rays' ALDS Game 1 5-0 shutout victory against the Boston Red Sox at Tropicana Field. -Shane McClanahan's shining postseason debut start -Randy Arozarena literally stole the show. -Previewing tonight's matchup featuring Shane Baz vs. Chris Sale Follow…
ALDS Preview with WTSP's Evan Closky

In this episode of the Locked On Rays podcast, hosts Kevin Weiss and Ulises Sambrano are joined by 10 Tampa Bay WTSP sports director Evan Closky to help preview this week's ALDS between the Tampa Bay Rays and Boston Red Sox: -Constructing the Rays' ALDS roster -What are the keys to this series? -Predictions of…
Fantasy Baseball Pays Off For Zach Daab

In this episode of the Locked On Rays podcast, hosts Kevin Weiss and Ulises Sambrano are joined by the 2021 Locked On Rays Podcast Fantasy Baseball League champion Zach Daab! A dedicated listener of the show for years, Zach's prize for winning the league was to co-host the show for an episode. They spend their…
Postseason Mailbag!

In this episode of Locked On Rays podcast, hosts Kevin Weiss and Ulises Sambrano banter through mailbag questions and comments Tampa Bay Rays fans and listeners, including: -Is the split city proposal right for some Rays fans? -Rays prospects to watch -Juan Soto or Wander Franco. Who lands more MVP's this decade? -Is Josh Fleming…
BONUS: Locked On MLB Playoff Preview Special Teaser; Playoff Power Rankings & AL Wild Card Preview

On this special Locked On MLB teaser episode, Sully and Jeff Carr (Locked On Reds) take you through the Locked On MLB Playoff Power Rankings as voted on by Locked On’s local roster of MLB hosts. They make their predictions for the postseason and who will square off in the World Series, and offer thoughts…
On To The Postseason!

In this episode of the Locked On Rays podcast, hosts Kevin Weiss and Ulises Sambrano share their takeaways from this last weekend of the MLB regular season as the Tampa Bay Rays take the series against the New York Yankees at the Bronx. -61 players used in 2021, How did they do it? -Is this…
100 Wins On The Horizon?

In this episode of the Locked On Rays podcast, hosts Kevin Weiss and Ulises Sambrano are joined by Channel 10 Tampa Bay WTSP sports director Evan Closky to discuss all things Tampa Bay Rays, including -Who was the most entertaining Rays player he interviewed during last Saturday's AL East clinching victory? -Rays owner Stu Sternberg's…
Best-Record Mailbag!

In this episode of the Locked On Rays podcast, hosts Kevin Weiss and Ulises Sambrano celebrate the Tampa Bay Rays setting the franchise-record for most regular season wins (98) with another special mailbag episode, answering questions from listeners as far away as Scotland, Japan, Germany, Louisiana and everywhere in between! Among the topics: -2011 Game…
Locked On Rays listener Jesus Colon joins the show!

Kevin Weiss and Ulises Sambrano try to hold their promises here at the Locked On Rays podcast. At the beginning of the season, dedicated listener Jesus Colon predicted the Tampa Bay Rays would win 97 games this year. It raised eyebrows. So we made an offer: if Jesus is correct, he'll get to co-host an…
Tampa Bay Rays-Houston Astros Crossover

In this episode, Locked On Rays hosts Kevin Weiss and Ulises Sambrano get together with Locked On Astros hosts Eric Huysman and Brett Chancey to preview the upcoming three-game series between the Tampa Bay Rays and Houston Astros. Get prepared for plenty lot of trash can and data card jokes, why Kevin looks so much…
Back To Back AL East Champs!

In this episode of the Locked On Rays podcast, hosts Kevin Weiss and Ulises Sambrano share their takeaways from the Tampa Bay Rays weekend sweep against the Miami Marlins that saw fans experience a division clinching game on Saturday. -Back to Back AL East Champs, window of opportunity is NOW. -Young arms have seized their…
Unfinished Business

In this episode of the Locked On Rays podcast, hosts Kevin Weiss and Ulises Sambrano are joined by Channel 10 Tampa Bay WTSP sports director Evan Closky to discuss all things Tampa Bay Rays, including: -What's more likely? Lightning three-peat. Bucs two-peat. Rays win first World Series. -The aftermath of the Kevin Kiermaier data cardgate…
Clinching Mailbag!

In this episode of Locked On Rays podcast, hosts Kevin Weiss and Ulises Sambrano briefly recap the Tampa Bay Rays playoff clinching victory against the Toronto Blue Jays and celebrate it with a mailbag episode, answering the following: -Keys to the Rays being successful in the postseason? -Yoshi Tsutsugo's newfound success in Pittsburgh -Which team…
Kiermaier's Data Cardgate

In this episode of Locked On Rays podcast, hosts Kevin Weiss and Ulises Sambrano recap the Tampa Bay Rays disappointing 4-2 loss against the Toronto Blue Jays. -Drew Rasmussen is as consistent as ever. -Have the Rays ruin Nick Anderson's career? -Kevin Kiermaier's garnering national attention right now...but not for his defense -Can Luis Patiño…
October Audition?

In this episode of Locked On Rays podcast, hosts Kevin Weiss and Ulises Sambrano recap the Tampa Bay Rays 6-4 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays, discussing -How Rays rookie Shane Baz outdueled Cy Young candidate Robbie Ray, in his MLB debut no less -Chris Archer moves to the 60-day IL. One of the worst…
Welcome, Shane Baz!

-Solid fan showing at the Trop -Rays are 35-34 in games decided by 2 runs or less. Is this a concern for the playffs? -Rays are 8-10 in September. What can we expect the next 12 games? -Austin Meadows reaches 100 RBIs, the first Rays player since 2010 to do so. Who will be next,…
Shane Or Drew, Who Is Your Ace?

In this episode of the Locked On Rays podcast, hosts Kevin Weiss and Ulises Sambrano are joined by Channel 10 Tampa Bay WTSP sports director Evan Closky to discuss all things Tampa Bay Rays, including: -Is Ryan Yarbrough playoff material? -Who do the Rays start in Playoff Game 1, Drew Rasmussen or Shane McClanahan? -Erik…
Home, Sweet Home

In this episode of Locked On Rays podcast, hosts Kevin Weiss and Ulises Sambrano recap the series loss against the Toronto Blue Jays falling 6-3 at Roger Center, discussing: -Michael Wacha is back with the cutter? -Mike Zunino gets to 30 homers -$10 tickets at the Trop for the last home-stand....see you there? -Detroit Tigers…
Drew Delivers Again!

In this episode of the Locked On Rays podcast, hosts Kevin Weiss and Ulises Sambrano recap the Tampa Bay Rays 2-0 win over the Toronto Blue Jays, discussing: -Another solid outing from reliever-turned-starter Drew Rasmussen -Can the Rays set the club record for homers in a single-season? They need 28 more bombs in the next…
Yucky Yarbs!

In this episode of the Locked On Rays podcast, hosts Kevin Weiss and Ulises Sambrano discuss the Tampa Bay Rays 8-1 clunker loss to the Toronto Blue Jays, including: -Lefty starter Ryan Yarbrough's year-long struggles, and will he even make the playoff rotation? -How concerned should we be about the Blue Jays -Drew Rasmussen looks…
Don't Panic About The Bullpen...Yet

In this episode of the Locked On Rays podcast, hosts Kevin Weiss and Ulises Sambrano discuss the Tampa Bay Rays series road loss to the Detroit Tigers and other takeaways from the baseball weekend: -Is the Ray late-inning bullpen corps in trouble? -Should we rework the MLB schedule to not interfere with the NFL/college football…