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]

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Rays Play 5 Game Series (!) In Toronto | Locked On Rays

ADVERTISE/LIVE BROADCAST WITH US: [email protected] The Tampa Bay Rays are heading to Toronto for an odd 5-game series played in 4 days with a doubleheader on Saturday. They have their face of the Franchise, Wander Franco, back from the IL and will also feature their Cy Young frontrunner, Shane McClanahan. However, given the vaccination rule…
Should the Rays Be Buyers or Sellers? | Locked On Rays

ADVERTISE/LIVE BROADCAST WITH US: [email protected] Although the 2022 season hasn't gone the way the fandom had planned, the Rays are still in the thick of the playoff race. The injuries to Brandon Lowe, Wander Franco, Luis Patiño, Drew Rasmussen, Andrew Kittredge, Pete Fairbanks, Mike Zunino and countless others have definitely affected this team's record. But,…
Is It Too Early For Cy Young Talk on Shane McClanahan? | Locked On Rays

ADVERTISE/LIVE BROADCAST WITH US: [email protected] The Tampa Bay Rays had an off-day on Monday, well deserved after their sweep of the Pittsburgh Pirates and will be facing the NL Central leading Milwaukee Brewers. The Rays will see old familiar faces such as Willy Adames, Brad Boxberger, Mike Brosseau and Ozzie Timmons. As it is the…
Rays Sweep the Pittsburg Pirates | Locked On Rays

ADVERTISE WITH US: [email protected] The Tampa Bay Rays swept the three-game series against the Pittsburgh Pirates in an exciting way, including back-to-back walk-off wins on Friday and Saturday. Although the Rays were not able to pummel the Pirates pitching, a win is a win no matter how it comes. This weekend included the debut of…
Rays Seek Rebound Against Pittsburgh | Locked On Rays

The Tampa Bay Rays are hosting a three-game series against the Pittsburgh Pirates this weekend. Is this the right team to face for the Rays to get off their bad vibes from the Yankees series loss? We certainly hope so. Should Isaac Paredes be getting more at bats while he is scorching hot? Most definitely.…
Bye, Bye, Division Title? | Locked On Rays

ADVERTISE WITH US: [email protected] The Tampa Bay Rays once again dropped a series to the New York Yankees by letting a 3-run lead disappear in the later innings through multiple bullpen moves, base running gaffes (have you heard that one before?) on Wednesday night. Frustration is palatable. Can the Rays perform to their standards? Did…
Unheralded Harold Ramirez | Locked On Rays

The Tampa Bay Rays have not had the results the fandom expected for the 2022 season, due to injury, uncharacteristic defensive mistakes, lack of offense and base running gaffes. Rays fans have loads to question and we tackle the following: -Is Harold Ramirez finally getting the numbers of at bats he deserves? Does his bat…
What Is Happening With The Rays? | Locked On Rays

ADVERTISE WITH US: [email protected] The Tampa Bay Rays fell 4-2 against the New York Yankees on Monday evening, the first game of a 3-game series. HOWEVER, this episode is part 1 of a 2-volume mailbag episodes. We will discuss the following rays questions and concerns from listeners: -Who is a realistic option for the Rays…
Is the Rays Front Office to Blame? | Locked On Rays

ADVERTISE WITH US: [email protected] The Tampa Bay Rays were handed yet another loss on their 9 game roadtrip, finishing this abysmal stretch 2-7. The Rays offense had a bright moment on Saturday's game but once again dropped another series against the last place Baltimore Orioles. This is the first time since 2017 that the Rays…
Interviewing Rays Prospect: Austin Vernon (PART 3) | Locked On Rays

ADVERTISE WITH US: [email protected] Rays Minor League Pitcher for the month of May, Austin Vernon joins the show for a lengthy discussion. Austin is having a terrific start to his professional career, but even more so in that month of May, where in 20.1 innings pitched, he had a 0.44 ERA, 34 strikeouts, 0.74 WHIP.…
Interviewing Rays Prospect: Austin Vernon (PART 2) | Locked On Rays

ADVERTISE WITH US: [email protected] Rays Minor League Pitcher for the month of May, Austin Vernon joins the show for a lengthy discussion. Austin is having a terrific start to his professional career, but even more so in that month of May, where in 20.1 innings pitched, he had a 0.44 ERA, 34 strikeouts, 0.74 WHIP.…
Interviewing Rays Prospect: Austin Vernon (PART 1) | Locked On Rays

ADVERTISE WITH US: [email protected] Rays Minor League Pitcher for the month of May, Austin Vernon joins the show for a lengthy discussion. Austin is having a terrific start to his professional career, but even more so in that month of May, where in 20.1 innings pitched, he had a 0.44 ERA, 34 strikeouts, 0.74 WHIP.…
Hello, Bronx Bombers ! | Locked On Rays

ADVERTISE WITH US: [email protected] The Tampa Bay Rays are heading to the house that...Derek Jeter built as they start a 3 game series against the New York Yankees. The Bronx Bombers are living up to that nickname but it's also what they are doing on the mound that is impressive. The Rays will be throwing…
Frustrating Weekend in Minnesota | Locked On Rays

ADVERTISE WITH US: [email protected] The Tampa Bay Rays were not able to take the series against the Minnesota Twins during the weekend as they only took the getaway game against the Twins in dominating fashion 6-0. The Rays saw the debut of Shane Baz not go according to plan, as well as Drew Rasmussen imploding…
Are The Rays Meeting Expectations? | Locked On Rays

ADVERTISE WITH US: [email protected] The Tampa Bay Rays have had hot streaks and cold ones during this 2022 season but they have yet to find consistency. Are expectations being met by this team? What is more frustrating to see from this team: defensive miscues, base-running gaffes or the lack of hitting? Which rookie could become…
The Wizard of Baz Returns! | Locked On Rays

ADVERTISE WITH US: [email protected] The Tampa Bay Rays will be getting a key piece of their rotation plans for the 2022 season back this week as Shane Baz will be making his debut during the Minnesota Twins series. As a consequence, lefty Lakeland native Ryan Yarbrough has been sent down to AAA. Rays fans have…
No Complaints From the Bullpen? | Locked On Rays

ADVERTISE WITH US: [email protected] Mailbag Wednesday! Although we are all very happy about the Taylor Walls incredibly delightful walk-off homerun against the St. Louis Cardinals to open up the series, this episode was recorded 3 hours prior to that fantastic moment. Regardless, let's open up the virtual mailbag and have some fun with questions from…
St. Louis Cardinals Are Coming To The Trop | Locked On Rays

ADVERTISE WITH US: [email protected] What a rare sight it is to see the St. Louis Cardinals at the Trop but it is happening for the next home series with the Rays. How many potential Hall of Famers are wearing a Cardinals jersey right now? This is a tough team that's beating their easy division rivals…
Issac Paredes...the next great Ray? | Locked On Rays

The Tampa Bay Rays were not able to get the series win against the Chicago White Sox who came into town and took the last 2 games in one-run fashion. However, when the dust settled, the Rays made national news as it was made known that 5 pitchers opted to not participate in wearing the…
Is Kevin Crash Fired Up? | Locked On Rays

ADVERTISE WITH US: E-mail [email protected] for inquiries. After the 2 months worth of Rays baseball we have all seen, where do they measure to pre-season expectations? How are they ranked in offensive, pitching and defensive metrics? Is this Tampa Bay Rays team underperforming or over-performing? Who has been the best surprise for the Rays this…
MAILBAG: Vidal Bruján and Taylor Walls Plate Issues & Wander To The IL

ADVERTISE WITH US: E-mail [email protected] for inquiries. So many good questions, hot takes, concerns about the Tampa Bay Rays that we had to do a part 2! This time around we cover the following topics: -What should we expect from Vidal Bruján and Taylor Walls at the plate? -Who can provide some thump in the…
MAILBAG: Rookie Patience, Trade Deadline & New Ownership? | Locked On Rays

ADVERTISE WITH US: E-mail [email protected] for inquiries. Tampa Bay Rays fandom wants to be heard and are they ever, in another edition of our mailbag episodes! -Who can carry the load with this offense? -Is Kevin Cash still the right manager for this team (Yes). -Who could the Rays target during the Trade Deadline? -Derek…
Series Split vs. New York Yankees & Preview of Texas Rangers | Locked On Rays

ADVERTISE WITH US: E-mail [email protected] for inquiries. The Tampa Bay Rays were able to split the series at Tropicana Field by taking the last 2 games of the four-game series in some tightly, contested fashion. Although the offense was not as potent as it can be, it was the pitching staff that rose to the…
Is Wander Franco Hurting? | Locked On Rays

ADVERTISE WITH US: [email protected] Let's switch things up a little bit and have our mailbag episode this Friday, Rays fans! Today we picked 3 good questions from Locked On Rays listeners surrounding the following topics: -How 'safe' is it for Rays fans to buy a Shane McClanahan jersey? -Would McClanahan sign a long-term deal with…
Bronx Bombers Coming to the Trop | ADVERTISE: [email protected]

ADVERTISE WITH US: [email protected] For the first time this season, the Tampa Bay Rays will. be facing the New York Yankees for a four-game series at Tropicana Field. The Yankees who have been steadily leading the AL East will be led by Aaron Judge who is having a terrific start to the season. Will the…
Interviewing Rays Prospect: Grant Witherspoon (PART 3) | ADVERTISE: [email protected]

ADVERTISE WITH US/SCHEDULE A LIVE APPEARANCE: [email protected] Tampa Bay Rays Double-A OF prospect, Grant Witherspoon joins the show while he is having a terrific start to the 2022 season hitting .336/.388/.536, .924 OPS, 5 HR, 21 RBI in 110 AB. An incredibly smart and thoughtful young man, this is an interview you will not want…
Interviewing Rays Prospect: Grant Witherspoon (PART 2) | ADVERTISE: [email protected]

ADVERTISE WITH US: [email protected] Tampa Bay Rays Double-A OF prospect, Grant Witherspoon joins the show while he is having a terrific start to the 2022 season hitting .336/.388/.536, .924 OPS, 5 HR, 21 RBI in 110 AB. An incredibly smart and thoughtful young man, this is an interview you will not want to miss. Note:…
Interviewing Rays Prospect: Grant Witherspoon (PART 1) | ADVERTISE: [email protected]

ADVERTISE WITH US: [email protected] Tampa Bay Rays Double-A OF prospect, Grant Witherspoon joins the show while he is having a terrific start to the 2022 season hitting .336/.388/.536, .924 OPS, 5 HR, 21 RBI in 110 AB. An incredibly smart and thoughtful young man, this is an interview you will not want to miss. Note:…
What Is The Ideal Rays Lineup Without B-Lowe & Margot? | ADVERTISE: [email protected]

ADVERTISE WITH US: [email protected] The Tampa Bay Rays are heading into the weekend having won both series to begin the homestand, can they make it 3 as the Baltimore Orioles come to the Trop? It will be a bit more difficult to do as both Brandon Lowe and Manuel Margot have gone on the IL.…
Isaac Paredes Flexes Power Against Former Club | Locked On Rays

ADVERTISE with us? Live Broadcast from your business? E-mail: [email protected] The Tampa Bay Rays pummeled the last 2 victories from the Detroit Tigers to win their second consecutive series at home. While they lost the first game in gut-wrenching fashion, the Rays were dominant in the last two games by having a stellar outing from…