Locked On Rays- Daily Podcast On The Tampa Bay Rays

The Tampa Bay Rays offense explodes in a 10-6 win over the St. Louis Cardinals. The Rays got the scoring started in the first inning with a monster Brandon Lowe home run. The Rays would make it 3-1 in the bottom of the 2nd after a Tristan Gray 2 run home run. Bob Seymour would make it 5-1 in the 3rd with a RBI single. Then Jake Mangum would blow the game open in the 4th with a 2 RBI double to make it 7-1. By the top of the 7th the ...

This week, our panel of experts from across the Locked On MLB network tackles the big news that Rob Manfred teased, big changes could be coming to baseball. More teams, realignment of the divisions and maybe even more? Is this good or bad news for the future of the game? 

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The Tampa Bay Rays could not get out of their own way tonight, losing to the St. Louis Cardinals 7-4. This was one of the sloppiest games of the season for the Rays. The Rays finished with 3 errors, a passed ball that led to a run, and a base running mistake that took away a run. The Rays offense provided pressure all night. But Joe Boyle the Rays starter could only go 4 IP giving up 9 hits and 6 runs 4 earned. Yandy Diaz would hit...

Tampa Bay Rays' playoff hopes fade as key players struggle. Can they salvage their season?

Kevin Weiss and Ulises Sambrano dissect Shane Baz's alarming 9.32 ERA since the All-Star break and debate potential solutions. The hosts analyze Josh Lowe's disappointing return from injury, questioning his long-term role with the team. They also examine the Rays' recent 13-3 loss to the New York Yankees, which may have sealed their playoff fa...

The Tampa Bay Rays comeback falls short, losing to the New York Yankees 6-4. The Rays offense did not have a base runner for the first 6 innings of the game. Like last night all of the Yankees runs came via the home run. They hit solo home runs in the 1st, the 5th and the 8th The Rays would have the bases loaded in the 7th inning but could not come through. All the Rays runs would come in the last 2 innings. It started with Bob Sey...

MLB expansion on the horizon? Tampa Bay Rays' future hangs in the balance as league realignment looms.

Kevin Weiss and Ulises Sambrano dissect Commissioner Rob Manfred's recent comments on potential MLB expansion and realignment. The hosts explore how these changes could reshape the Rays' divisional rivalries and playoff prospects. Could a move to the National League be in store for Tampa Bay? The duo debates the merits of geographi...

The Tampa Bay Rays suffer one of their worst losses of the year, losing to the New  York Yankees 13-3. After a two hour weather delay the Yankees came out swinging. They hit 3 straight homers in the 1st inning off Shane Baz to make it 3-0. The Yankees would add on 2 more with a w run home run to make it 5-0. The Rays would answer with 2 runs in the bottom of the 2nd to make it 5-2. But the Yankees would not stop hitting home runs. ...

Tampa Bay Rays face a crucial test against the New York Yankees.

Kevin Weiss and Ulises Sambrano break down the Rays' must-win series against their division rivals. The hosts analyze Bob Seymour's impressive Triple-A power numbers and debate his potential impact in the majors. They also evaluate recently called-up prospects Hunter Fedducia and Everson Pereira, discussing their roles in the Rays' future. Key topics include Jose Cabal...

Tampa Bay Rays face crucial decisions as playoff hopes fade. Will Josh Lowe's potential absence open doors for rookie outfielders?

Kevin Weiss and Ulises Sambrano analyze the Rays' wild card chances and debate Hassan Kim's future with the team.

The hosts break down the impact of Lowe's recurring oblique injury on the lineup and evaluate opportunities for prospects like Everson Pereira and Chandler Simpson.

Key discussions include the ...

The Tampa Bay Rays can't complete the sweep, losing to the San Francisco Giants 7-1. This was another pitchers duel for the first 6 and a half innings of this game. The Rays offense could not get anything off the Giants ace Logan Webb. Ryan Pepiot was just as dominant until there was 2 outs in the 5th inning. Everything unraveled for Pepiot after that. He allowed 4 runs in the bottom of the 6th to make the game 4-0. Pepiot was fant...

The Rays complete another comeback to beat the San Francisco Giants again, 2-1. This was a good ole fashion pitchers duel for the first 5 and a half innings of this game. Future hall of famer Justin Verlander started for the Giants and shut out the Rays for 7 IP. Adrian Houser started for the Rays and was just as good. He went 5 IP striking out 6 and not allowing any runs. The Giants would break through in the 6th inning after Hous...

The Tampa Bay Rays complete the comeback, beat the San Francisco Giants 7-6. What a wild game. The Giants took a 1-0 lead in the bottom of the first and the Rays would immediately tie it with another Junior Caminero homer to make it 1-1. The Giants would answer with 2 in the bottom of the 2nd to make it 3-1. The Rays would respond right back with 2 in the 3rd highlighted by a Yandy Diaz RBI single to make it 2-2. The Giants again w...

Rays' offense ignites as Lowe and Caminero lead the charge. Can Tampa Bay capitalize on the struggling Giants?

Kevin and Ulises Sambrano break down Brandon Lowe and Junior Caminero's recent hot streaks, analyzing their impressive slash lines and home run totals.

The hosts dissect the Tampa Bay Rays' upcoming series against the San Francisco Giants, exploring the Giants' offensive woes and potential clubhouse issues.

Can the Rays win a...

Big market MLB teams are struggling. Are the Mets, Yankees, and Dodgers facing a crisis?

Jeff Carr and the Locked On MLB Squad analyze the unexpected challenges for baseball's powerhouses. From the New York Mets' shocking collapse to the Los Angeles Dodgers' luxury tax manipulation, the hosts dissect recent performances and financial strategies. The Chicago Cubs' small-market approach comes under fire, while playoff predictions spar...

Tampa Bay Rays face pitching dilemma as Shane McClanahan's injury reshapes rotation plans. Can the team navigate this setback and maintain their playoff aspirations?

Kevin Weiss and Ulises Sambrano dissect the Rays' strategy in light of McClanahan's season-ending injury, exploring potential contract extensions and the 2026 pitching outlook. Channel 10 WTSP Sports Director Evan Closky offers insights on Erik Neander's roster decision...

The Tampa Bay Rays bounce back in a big way, beating the A's 8-2. Tampa Bay did not mess around in this one. With 2 outs in the 1st inning and Chandler Simpson on 3rd the Rays started a Rally. It started with a Josh Lowe RBI double. Followed by a Junior Caminero RBI double and a Jake Mangum RBI single to make it 3-0. Mangum would come around to score on an error to complete a 4 run 4th inning. The Rays kept on adding runs in the 2n...

Tampa Bay Rays fans, brace yourselves for a rollercoaster of emotions as we dissect the team's recent performances. Is Josh Lowe living up to the hype compared to Christopher Morel?

Kevin Weiss and Ulises Sambrano dive deep into the statistical showdown between Lowe and Morel, revealing surprising similarities in their production. The hosts then spotlight Edwin Uceta’s remarkable turnaround. But it's not all sunshine in Raysland - S...

The Tampa Bay Rays put up one of their worst performances of the year, losing to the A's 6-0. Nothing went right for the Rays tonight. They only mustered 4 hits and struck out 10 times. The Rays did not get a runner to 3rd base until the 9th inning and only a runner to 2nd base 3 times. The A's scored on a RBI double in the 2nd inning. Then in the 3rd a 2 out double would give the A's a 3-0 lead. Then the Rays dropped an infield po...

Tampa Bay Rays ace Shane McClanahan's 2025 season ends before it begins. How will this impact the team's pitching rotation and playoff hopes?

Hosts Kevin and Ulises Sambrano break down McClanahan's season-ending surgery, analyzing its implications for his future and the Rays' pitching staff. They explore potential rotation adjustments, including Ryan Pepiot, Shane Baz, and Drew Rasmussen stepping up. The duo also discusses recent pe...