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

Interviewing Rays Pitching Prospect Jack Labosky (Part 2)

In this episode of the Locked On Rays podcasts, hosts Kevin Weiss and Ulises Sambrano are joined by Tampa Bay Rays Double-A pitching prospect, Jack Labosky. In this portion of the interview, Jack discusses his pitching repertoire, how he attacks hitters, in-game adjustments that need to be made in an outing, his relationship with a…
Interviewing Rays Pitching Prospect Jack Labosky (Part 1)

In this episode of the Locked On Rays podcasts, hosts Kevin Weiss and Ulises Sambrano are joined by Tampa Bay Rays AA pitching prospect, Jack Labosky. In this portion of the interview, Jack discusses his 2020 year, which prominently included his mobile-style life (School bus-turned-into-a-house?!), his other gig with Big League Advance and what they…
Interviewing Rays Pitcher Colin Poche (Part 4)

In this episode of the Locked On Rays podcasts, hosts Kevin Weiss and Ulises Sambrano are joined by Tampa Bay Rays relief pitcher Colin Poche. In this last portion of the interview, Colin discusses his status for the 2022 season, what can be done to improve pace of play, his perspective on some of the…
Interviewing Rays Pitcher Colin Poche (Part 3)

In this episode of the Locked On Rays podcasts, hosts Kevin Weiss and Ulises Sambrano are joined by Tampa Bay Rays relief pitcher Colin Poche. In this portion of the interview, Colin discusses how he analyzes his outings post-game, his CBA expectations from the players' side, what makes Tyler Glasnow a great Player Rep for…
Interviewing Rays Pitcher Colin Poche (Part 2)

In this episode of the Locked On Rays podcasts, hosts Kevin Weiss and Ulises Sambrano are joined by Tampa Bay Rays relief pitcher Colin Poche. In this portion of the interview, Colin discusses his playoffs experience in 2019, the importance of having Mike Zunino to the pitching staff, a behind-the-scenes look at pitchers' meetings as…
Interviewing Rays Pitcher Colin Poche (Part 1)

In this episode of the Locked On Rays podcasts, hosts Kevin Weiss and Ulises Sambrano are joined by Tampa Bay Rays relief pitcher Colin Poche. In this portion of the interview, Colin discusses his Tommy John Surgery rehabilitation, why his fastball has become so effective, reliving his major league debut at Fenway Park and much,…
Interviewing former MLB player Cody Decker (Part 4)

In this episode of the Locked On Rays podcast, hosts Kevin Weiss and Ulises Sambrano continue their conversation with former big leaguer Cody Decker, who is known as the real-life Crash Davis and a very colorful and outspoken baseball personality. In this final installment of the interview, Cody discusses playing time issues, smartest ballplayers he's…
Interviewing former MLB player Cody Decker (Part 3)

In this episode of the Locked On Rays podcast, hosts Kevin Weiss and Ulises Sambrano continue their conversation with former big leaguer Cody Decker, who is known as the real-life Crash Davis and a very colorful and outspoken baseball personality. In this portion of the interview, Cody discusses the significance of clubhouse chemistry, team infighting,…
Interviewing former MLB player Cody Decker (Part 2)

In this episode of the Locked On Rays podcast, hosts Kevin Weiss and Ulises Sambrano are joined by former big leaguer Cody Decker, who is known as the real-life Crash Davis and a very colorful and outspoken baseball personality. Decker made his MLB debut with the San Diego Padres, but spent the bulk of his…
Interviewing former MLB player Cody Decker (Part 1)

In this episode of the Locked On Rays podcast, hosts Kevin Weiss and Ulises Sambrano are joined by former big leaguer Cody Decker, who is known as the real-life Crash Davis and a very colorful and outspoken baseball personality. Decker made his MLB debut with the San Diego Padres, but spent the bulk of his…
Locked On Rays/Athletics Crossover (Part 3)

Today, Jason Burke, Ulises Sambrano, and Kevin Weiss wrap up their conversation talking about expanded playoffs and the Hall of Fame. Jason pitches his idea to expand the playoffs while also not diluting the field, and Kevin gives us the ten guys on his Hall of Fame ballot--and who he'd leave off. Note: This is…
Locked On Rays/Athletics Crossover (Part 2)

In part two of his conversation with the guys from Locked On Rays, Jason Burke fields questions about why the A's are choosing to rebuild now, what chances he gives the city of Oakland in getting that ballpark built, and of course, the lockout. (Note: This is Part Two of a three-part conversation.) Support Kevin…
Locked On Rays/Athletics Crossover (Part 1)

The Oakland Athletics hired Mark Kotsay as Bob Melvin's replacement, and Jason Burke has some thoughts both good and bad. He's also joined by the hosts of Locked on Rays, Ulises Sambrano and Kevin Weiss, to discuss Brent Honeywell, and what other moves the A's could be making this winter--once the lockout ends. (Note: This…
Interviewing JustBaseball.com's Aram Leighton (Part 3)

In this episode of the Locked On Rays podcast, hosts Kevin Weiss and Ulises Sambrano continue their conversation with Aram Leighton, Locked On MLB Prospects host and founder of JustBaseball.com. Note: This is part three of a three-part interview. Want to guest co-host a future episode of the Locked On Rays podcast with the boys?…
Interviewing JustBaseball.com's Aram Leighton (Part 1)

In this episode of the Locked On Rays podcast, hosts Kevin Weiss and Ulises Sambrano are joined by Aram Leighton, Locked On MLB Prospects host and founder of JustBaseball.com. Note: This is part one of a three-part interview. Want to guest co-host a future episode of the Locked On Rays podcast with the boys? Visit…
Interviewing JustBaseball.com's Aram Leighton (Part 2)

In this episode of the Locked On Rays podcast, hosts Kevin Weiss and Ulises Sambrano continue their conversation with Aram Leighton, Locked On MLB Prospects host and founder of JustBaseball.com. Note: This is part two of a three-part interview. Want to guest co-host a future episode of the Locked On Rays podcast with the boys?…
Player Review: Manny Margot

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 Manny Margot. 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 Supporting…
The Curious Case of Brandon Lowe

In this episode of the Locked On Rays podcast, hosts Kevin Weiss and Ulises Sambrano discuss the comments and reactions from Tampa Bay Rays fans on how to appropriately judge Brandon Lowe's regular season and postseason performance. They also discuss the possibility of the Rays building a training complex in Pasco County. E-mail comments, questions,…
Player Review: Brandon Lowe

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 Brandon Lowe. 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 Supporting…
Rays Stadium Shenanigans Continue

In this episode of the Locked On Rays podcast, hosts Kevin Weiss and Ulises Sambrano discuss the latest developments surrounding the Tampa Bays split-city stadium talks between Tampa Mayor Jane Castor and team owner Stu Sternberg. -Will a financial plan be made public before 2021? -Is the Tampa Bay Time biased towards the Rays' split-city…
Will Matt Quatraro Leave The Rays?

In this episode of the Locked On Rays podcast, hosts Kevin Weiss and Ulises Sambrano discuss a variety of Tampa Bay Rays baseball topics including: -Results from the minor league Rule 5 Draft...did the Rays get poached -Will Matt Quatraro leave the Rays for a managerial job? Would he be a better fit for the…
Interviewing FanGraphs.com's Kevin Goldstein (Part 3)

In this episode of the Locked On Rays podcast, hosts Kevin Weiss and Ulises Sambrano continue their conversation with joined FanGraphs.com national baseball writer, and former MLB front office executive, Kevin Goldstein. There is plenty of talk surrounding Rays rookies (Wander Franco and Shane Baz especially) but also all around MLB topics, such as front…
Interviewing FanGraphs.com's Kevin Goldstein (Part 2)

In this episode of the Locked On Rays podcast, hosts Kevin Weiss and Ulises Sambrano continue their conversation with joined FanGraphs.com national baseball writer, and former MLB front office executive, Kevin Goldstein. There is plenty of talk surrounding Rays rookies (Wander Franco and Shane Baz especially) but also all around MLB topics, such as front…
Interviewing FanGraphs.com's Kevin Goldstein (Part 1)

In this episode of the Locked On Rays podcast, hosts Kevin Weiss and Ulises Sambrano are joined by FanGraphs national baseball writer, and former MLB front office executive, Kevin Goldstein. There is plenty of talk surrounding Rays rookies (Wander Franco and Shane Baz especially) but also all around MLB topics, such as front office experiences,…
Ji-Man Choi Survives Tender Deadline

In this episode of the Locked On Rays podcast, hosts Kevin Weiss and Ulises Sambrano discuss the reasoning behind the Tampa Bay Rays tendering contracts to 13 eligible players, and agreeing to a one-year, $3.2 million contract with fan favorite Ji-Man Choi. They also discuss how Ryan Yarbrough can provide provide quality innings, and what…
Joey Wendle Was Better Than Giancarlo Stanton

In this episode of the Locked On Rays podcast, hosts Kevin Weiss and Ulises Sambrano say goodbye to super utility man, Joey Wendle, who was traded to the Miami Marlins for outfield prospect Kam Misner. Wendle had a career year in 2021, earning his first All-Star nomination as well as a Gold Glove nomination. As…
Rays Hot Stove Needs To Be Celebrated

In this episode of the Locked On Rays podcast, hosts Kevin Weiss and Ulises Sambrano are joined by Channel 10 WTSP sports director, Evan Closky to discuss a myriad of Tampa Bay Rays baseball tpics, including -Wander Franco's contract extension press conference -The significance of adding pitchers Corey Kluber and Brooks Raley -The MLB Lockout…
How does Jordan Luplow impact a team?

Locked On Diamondbacks host Millard Thomas is joined by Locked On Rays host Ulises Sambrano to break down the Jordan Luplow trade, discuss the Tampa Bay Rays offseason and more! Subscribe to the Locked On Rays podcast's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/LockedOnRays Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that…
MLB's Tender Deadline Looms

In this episode of the Locked On Rays podcast, hosts Kevin Weiss and Ulises Sambrano open the show discussing which the Tampa Bay Rays 15 arb-eligible players will be tendered contracts. (MLB has moved up its deadline for tendering contracts to eligible team-controlled players before the month ends).T The boys also answer a slew of…
Corey Kluber Is A Ray

In this episode of the Locked On Rays podcast, hosts Kevin Weiss and Ulises Sambrano react to the Tampa Bay Rays signing multi-time Cy Young Award winner Corey Kluber to a one-year deal for $8 million guaranteed, with escalators of up to $13 million for games started. They also discuss former Rays starter Michael Wacha…