Podcasts about locked on rays

MAILBAG EPISODE!-Any good luck by going to the Trop?-With Josh Lowe coming back to the Rays, it could benefit our defense to have Jonny DeLuca in CF and Lowe in RF. What is next for Jose Siri? Where do you see the Rays at the end of May?-What do you think about the New York Yankees advertising on Instagram for fans to go to the Trop for the weekend series?-Is bad fielding a consequence from what we are seeing on the mound?Follow Kevin Weiss @KevinWeiss_Follow Ulises Sambrano @SambranoUlisesFollow the show @LockedOnRaysFollow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…

The Tampa Bay Rays are on a five-game winning streak as they beat the Chicago White Sox on Tuesday evening 5-1. It was a fantastic night for Rays pitching, highlighted by Zach Eflin who lasted seven innings on ly giving up one run. Phil Mason and Manuel Rodriguez helped finish the game. On the offense, Randy Arozarena went deep once again for his sixth long ball of the season. However, it was Isaac Paredes who keeps proving he's been the offensive MVP of the team as he went 3-4 and also had a bomb to left field for his eighth of the year. What have you liked most about the current winning season? Let us know in the comments!  Follow Kevin Weiss @KevinWeiss_Follow Ulises Sambrano @SambranoUlisesFollow the show @LockedOnRaysFollow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…

The Tampa Bay Rays are on a four-game winning streak as they beat the Chicago White Sox on Monday evening 8-2. Though Tyler Alexander lasted only 4 innings, he kept the team in the game only allowing a two-run homer from ex-Ray Tommy Pham. The Rays offense started early and often as they put up four runs by the fourth inning and seven by the end of the fifth inning. Harold Ramirez had a 4-4 day, is heating up? Randy Arozarena got a double and a couple of walks, giving signs that perhaps the future will be better for him. Newcomer Jonny DeLuca keeps impressing as he went 2-4 with 4 RBI as the starting centerfielder. What do you think about the winning streak so far?  Let us know in the comments!  Follow Kevin Weiss @KevinWeiss_Follow Ulises Sambrano @SambranoUlisesFollow the show @LockedOnRaysFollow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…

The Tampa Bay Rays just finished their sweep of the New York Mets. The rejuvenated bats came out strong when they needed to on both Friday and Sunday and the pitching was impeccable during Saturday's middle game started by Zack Littell, who once again gave six strong innings. Ryan Pepiot had to come out earlyon Sunday getting hit by a comebacker on the left leg but will be able to make his next start. Randy Arozarena had a 2 homer weekend, one a game saving one on Sunday to extend the game to extra innings. Yandy Diaz went 6-13 with 4 RBI, is that a sign of him getting hot? Jonny DeLuca played the hero on Sunday, delivering a walk off triple that scored two runs. What did you think about this weekend series? Let us know in the comments!  Follow Kevin Weiss @KevinWeiss_Follow Ulises Sambrano @SambranoUlisesFollow the show @LockedOnRaysFollow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…

The Tampa Bay Rays just got back from an underperforming 1-5 roadtrip. After a day off on Thursday, the Rays will be back home unveiling their City Connect jerseys against the New York Mets. Aaron Civale will be taking the mound and going against José Quintana. Although the Mets started the season in a bad way, they've regained status and become a .500 ballclub. Can the Rays do some damage and turn the page against this New York team?Follow Kevin Weiss @KevinWeiss_Follow Ulises Sambrano @SambranoUlisesFollow the show @LockedOnRaysFollow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…

MAILBAG EPISODE!The Tampa Bay Rays are coming back from a disastrous 1-5 roadtrip that saw the team scratch out a 1-0 victory on Monday against the Milwaukee Brewers after having been swept by the Chicago White Sox during the weekend. After one month of baseball, the Rays have been struggling on all facets of the game but none more notably than the offense. Both Yandy Díaz and Randy Arozarena have been on a season-long slump that doesn't seem to be going away anytime soon (but hopefully does). What do you think will be a Rays front office move? Will there be any lineup changes? Have there been mental lapses on the defense?Follow Kevin Weiss @KevinWeiss_Follow Ulises Sambrano @SambranoUlisesFollow the show @LockedOnRaysFollow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…

The Tampa Bay Rays lost to the Milwaukee Brewers in a fiery 8-2 as benches cleared at the end of the game. However, Rays fans have something they can be happy about as the team has unveiled their City Connect uniforms! With a lot of work during the last 3-4 years, Warren Hypes and the creative design team of the Rays decided to tell an untold story of the region, "There's an energy and a vibe that makes this region unique. The untold stories of our community are compelling, and the City Connect program gives us a chance to share them. We're especially excited to celebrate Tampa Bay's skate culture and shine a light on its role in history." What did you think about the new uniforms?Follow Kevin Weiss @KevinWeiss_Follow Ulises Sambrano @SambranoUlisesFollow the show @LockedOnRaysFollow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…

The Tampa Bay Rays will be heading to the “Southside” as they face the Chicago White Sox. This is an opportunity for the Rays to collect some victories as the White Sox are going through it as the worst team in MLB this season. Can Randy Arozarena and Yandy Diaz get it going soon? Will the bullpen get some much needed stability? Is there reason to think this team is going to get better with the reinforcements coming in May? To dissect all of these questions and much more including Baseball Trivia and Name That WAR!, WTSP's Sports Director, Evan Closky joins the show.  Follow Kevin Weiss @KevinWeiss_Follow Ulises Sambrano @SambranoUlisesFollow the show @LockedOnRaysFollow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…

The Tampa Bay Rays will be heading to the “Southside” as they face the Chicago White Sox. This is an opportunity for the Rays to collect some victories as the White Sox are going through it as the worst team in MLB this season. Can Randy Arozarena and Yandy Diaz get it going soon? Will the bullpen get some much needed stability? Is there reason to think this team is going to get better with the reinforcements coming in May? To dissect all of these questions and much more including Baseball Trivia and Name That WAR!, WTSP's Sports Director, Evan Closky joins the show.  Follow Kevin Weiss @KevinWeiss_Follow Ulises Sambrano @SambranoUlisesFollow the show @LockedOnRaysFollow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…

MAILBAG EPISODE!The Tampa Bay Rays salvaged one game against the Detroit Tigers by taking the last of three game set 7-5. Randy Arozarena and Yandy Diaz had positives to take away from the game but it was Curtis Mead who got the spotlight with his first HR of the 2024 season. Jason Adam uplifted the bullpen by providing two innings of clean work. Let us know in the comments what you liked most about Wednesday's game.-What would you include as a feature on the new stadium?-Would the Rays trade Randy Arozarena or Isaac Paredes before the Trade Deadline?-What's the best nickname that the Rays have ever had?Follow Kevin Weiss @KevinWeiss_Follow Ulises Sambrano @SambranoUlisesFollow the show @LockedOnRaysFollow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…

The Tampa Bay Rays had yet another tough loss on Tuesday evening against the Detroit Tigers 4-2. The Rays caught the lead thanks to the combination of a hit by Randy Arozarena and a two-run shot by Isaac Paredes. Ryan Pepiot only allowed one run by Riley Green (solo homer) in six innings and continued his great start to the 2024 season. However, Colin Poche came in relief with the lead and gave up a two-run bomb to Riley Green and a solo shot by Mark Canha. Let us know in the comments what caught your attention the most from Tuesday's game.Follow Kevin Weiss @KevinWeiss_Follow Ulises Sambrano @SambranoUlisesFollow the show @LockedOnRaysFollow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…

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The Tampa Bay Rays had a rude welcoming back to Tropicana Field as the Detroit Tigers won 7-1 on Monday evening. Zack Littell had his first messy outing of the 2024 season allowing 5 earned runs in 6 innings on 86 pitches. Bats were mostly quiet and none louder as Randy Arozarena who is now hitting .149 with a .451 OPS in 87 ABs. Rays hitting coach Chad Mottola has been quoted by David Adler saying about Randy's desire to use the opposite field this season, "Maybe it is [good] long-term," Mottola said. "Right now, it's not. You don't want to take anything away [from him], but you have to stick to your strengths."Sometimes you have to go through it to find out, 'That's not the type of player I am.'" Let us know in the comments what frustrated you the most from Monday's game.Follow Kevin Weiss @KevinWeiss_Follow Ulises Sambrano @SambranoUlisesFollow the show @LockedOnRaysFollow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…

The Tampa Bay Rays had their trip to the Bronx to face the New York Yankees and lost 2 of 3 games. Zach Eflin gave the Rays a tremendous start in Saturday that ended up being the lone victory in the series for the Rays. Jose Caballero and Amed Rosario keep impressing with their offensive production. Let us know in the comments your takeaways for this series in the comments!Follow Kevin Weiss @KevinWeiss_Follow Ulises Sambrano @SambranoUlisesFollow the show @LockedOnRaysFollow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…

The Tampa Bay Rays had their first winning homestead 4-3 by securing the win against the Los Angeles Angels on Thursday afternoon. A low-run scoring affair, Ryan Pepiot showed once again that when he's right, he can be impressive. The Rays offense did just enough to get the victory while the bullpen had solid work to maintain the lead and rest guys from the bullpen as well (Pete Fairbanks did not pitch on Thursday). Now, the Rays will be heading to the Bronx to face the New York Yankees, who have started the 2024 season incredibly hot, not behind power threat Aaron Judge but by impending free agent and new addition in pinstripes, Juan Soto. How do you think the Rays will fare against the Yankees? What's your prediction for this series? To talk about this and much more, WTSP's Sports Director, Evan Closky joins the show!Let us know in the comments your predictions for this series in the comments!Follow Kevin Weiss @KevinWeiss_Follow Ulises Sambrano @SambranoUlisesFollow the show @LockedOnRaysFollow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…

MAILBAG EPISODE!-Should the Tampa Bay Rays add an organ player at the Trop? Are we missing something out of the ballpark experience by not having one?-Is it frustrating to see Rays starters not go deep into games like they used to a decade ago? Does this strategy overuse the bullpen? What can be done to change it if it needs to be changed?-When is Junior Caminero going to be called up? What can we expect from Jonathan Aranda once he comes back from his broken finger injury? Will that hamper his power production at the plate? Shane Baz will be on an innings limit in 2024 as he comes back from Tommy John surgery. Could a move to the bullpen help watch those innings?Follow Kevin Weiss @KevinWeiss_Follow Ulises Sambrano @SambranoUlisesFollow the show @LockedOnRaysFollow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…

The Tampa Bay Rays took Tuesday's game in walk-off fashion by an Amed Rosario dribbler to third base that Anthony Rendon could not get the throw to first on time. The game ended 7-6 but most of the damage was done from the 9th inning on as the Rays were trailing 3-1 with two out in the 9th inning when Jose Caballero came through with a 2-run triple to maintain the Rays alive. Aaron Civale had a quality start for the Rays while the bullpen covered 7 innings allowing 3 unearned runs.Let us know what you think  of this series in the comments!Follow Kevin Weiss @KevinWeiss_Follow Ulises Sambrano @SambranoUlisesFollow the show @LockedOnRaysFollow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…

The Tampa Bay Rays were defeated on Jackie Robinson Day byt the Los Angeles Angels 7-3. Although the game started as a pitcher's duel with the way Zach Eflin and Patrick Sandoval were pinpointing their offerings, by the time the 27th out was recorded, it was anything but that. The Rays had opportunities to score, especially in the 5th inning with bases loaded, no outs and their best hitters coming to the plate but none of them could get the ball out of the infield. Mike Trout opened the game with a big blast, even though first base was open and it could set up the double play. Kevin Cash after the game when asked replied, "I'm okay with not walking Trout there."Let us know what you think  of this series in the comments!Follow Kevin Weiss @KevinWeiss_Follow Ulises Sambrano @SambranoUlisesFollow the show @LockedOnRaysFollow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…

The Tampa Bay Rays took the three-game series against the San Francisco Giants by taking the last game on Sunday 9-4. René Pinto came out with the game of the season by hitting two bombs on Sunday, including his big three-run shot against Blake Snell to put the game on ice and end Snell's outing at the Trop. The Rays pitching staff came thorugh on Friday evening combining for the W only allowing one run. The only game they lost was on Saturday which is now the first clunker of the season.Let us know what you think  of this series in the comments!Follow Kevin Weiss @KevinWeiss_Follow Ulises Sambrano @SambranoUlisesFollow the show @LockedOnRaysFollow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…

MAILBAG EPISODE:-What has been the reason for Evan Longoria's non-return to the Tampa Bay Rays? Roster abundance? Financial reasons? Age? Lack of versatility? Righty bat?-City Connect jersey predictions?-Can you put in order the hitters with the highest strikeout rates to the lowest and what you think they will be?-Do you remember the good old days where Carl Crawford and BJ Upton had double steals? Can José Siri and José Caballero bring that back?-Given the situation with Brandon Lowe's injury proneness and the injury to Josh Lowe, should the Rays consider venturing into the trade market later this season to acquire a reliable lefty bat? Are there viable options out there worth exploring or do you think the team will ride out the current lineup?Let us know what you think in the comments!Follow Kevin Weiss @KevinWeiss_Follow Ulises Sambrano @SambranoUlisesFollow the show @LockedOnRaysFollow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…

The Tampa Bay Rays took their first winning roadtrip of the year by coming out on top in the last game 4-2 of the three-game series against Los Angeles Angels. José Siri & José Caballero are the highlights lately but Yandy Díaz and Randy Arozarena got in the action early by scoring on the same wild pitch. However, not all good news around the team as lefty second baseman Brandon Lowe is scheduled for an MRI due to an injury to his right oblique. Kevin Cash said, “I think it's fair to assume he's gonna miss some time.” To unwrap all of this, we are joined by WTSP's Sports Director, Evan Closky. Let us know what is your main takeaway from the winning roadtrip in the comments!Follow Kevin Weiss @KevinWeiss_Follow Ulises Sambrano @SambranoUlisesFollow the show @LockedOnRaysFollow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…

The Tampa Bay Rays took their first win of their three-game series against Los Angeles Angels 6-4. Aaron Civale allowed a two-run bomb to Mike Trout in the first inning but settled down and that would be the only time he would get hurt by the Angels. The Rays offense showed up with a big game from Jose Caballero, collecting three hits, José Siri with a big double and Isaac Paredes providing the power with a shot to left field. Let us know what is your main takeaway from the second game of the series in the comments!Follow Kevin Weiss @KevinWeiss_Follow Ulises Sambrano @SambranoUlisesFollow the show @LockedOnRaysFollow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…

The Tampa Bay Rays took a tough loss 7-1 to start their three-game series against Los Angeles Angels. Zach Eflin struggled to fool the top of the lineup as both Anthony Rendon and Mike Trout combined quickly to put the Angels on top early. This tough outing extended as Eflin would allow five runs in five innings. Jacob Waguespack came in to relieve Eflin but would surrender two more runs while pitching three innings. Let us know what is your main takeaway from the first game of the series in the comments!Follow Kevin Weiss @KevinWeiss_Follow Ulises Sambrano @SambranoUlisesFollow the show @LockedOnRaysFollow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…

The Tampa Bay Rays took their first series win of the season by taking the last two of the three-game series against the Colorado Rockies. All games were closer than expected by Rays fans as there were multiple lead changes. Ryan Pepiot showed off on Sunday's game, Rays offense showed up on both Friday and Saturday but the bullpen imploded on Friday evening and could not hold the comeback effort. The Rays will now head to Anaheim to meet Mike Trout and company for a three-game series. Let us know what is your main takeaway from the Rockies series in the comments!Follow Kevin Weiss @KevinWeiss_Follow Ulises Sambrano @SambranoUlisesFollow the show @LockedOnRaysFollow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…

The Tampa Bay Rays will be heading on a six-game road trip stopping first in Colorado and then Anaheim. On Friday evening Zack Littell will take the mound for the Rays and his first start he was incredible, providing six innings of shutout baseball and striking out six against the Toronto Blue Jays. Austin Gomber will take the mound for the Rockies and as he is a lefty, the Rays will most likely be showing their righties all across the lineup. What do you expect from this series against the Rockies who are 1-6 thus far this season?Let us know what you think of the series in the comments! Follow Kevin Weiss @KevinWeiss_ Follow Ulises Sambrano @SambranoUlises Follow the show @LockedOnRaysFollow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…

The Tampa Bay Rays lost the third game of a three-game series against the reigning World Series champions, Texas Rangers 4-1 and lost the series. Aaron Civale was impressive on Wednesday afternoon allowing only 4 hits, 1 run (a Corey Seager solo shot in the 6th inning) and 8 strikeouts over 6 innings pitched. Yandy Díaz, Harold Ramírez and Curtis Mead contributed with hits but it wasn't enough as Nate Eovaldi threw 7 shutout innings allowing 4 hits. A late rally would not prove fruitful for the Rays after the Rangers rallied in the 9th scoring 3 runs off lefty reliever Garret Cleavinger.Follow Kevin Weiss @KevinWeiss_Follow Ulises Sambrano @SambranoUlisesFollow the show @LockedOnRaysFollow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…

The Tampa Bay Rays won the middle game of a three-game series against the reigning World Series champions, Texas Rangers 5-2. Zach Eflin took his performance from the sixth inning on Opening Day in his rear view as he was dominating, allowing only 5 hits, 1 run and 5 strikeouts over 6.1 innings pitched. Randy Arozarena, Yandy Díaz, Harold Ramírez and Curtis Meas contributed with key hits. However, none was bigger than the three-run bomb hitting the left field foul pole by Isaac Paredes. Let us know what you think of the series in the comments!Follow Kevin Weiss @KevinWeiss_Follow Ulises Sambrano @SambranoUlisesFollow the show @LockedOnRaysFollow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…

The Tampa Bay Rays lost the opening game of a three-game series against the reigning World Series champions, Texas Rangers 9-3. Ryan Pepiot's Rays debut was not the stuff of fairy tales as he got hit with a three-run bomb in the first inning after giving up a couple of walks to start the game. After settling down, he looked better and was able to provide 5.2 innings pitched for the Rays. The bats were mostly quiet except for a Richie Palacios solo shot and a Jose Siri two-run shot. What were some of the positives from the game?Let us know what you think of the series in the comments!Follow Kevin Weiss @KevinWeiss_Follow Ulises Sambrano @SambranoUlisesFollow the show @LockedOnRaysFollow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…

The Tampa Bay Rays have started the 2024 season by splitting a four-game series against the Toronto Blue Jays. The Canadian team took the bookend victories while the Rays took the middle games. There were fireworks on Saturday's game as Toronto reliever Génesis Cabrera shoved Jose Caballero twice after a bunt that scored a Rays run. Tyler Alexander wasn't so lucky facing a very right-handed lineup. Let us know what you think of the series in the comments!Follow Kevin Weiss @KevinWeiss_Follow Ulises Sambrano @SambranoUlisesFollow the show @LockedOnRaysFollow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…

The Tampa Bay Rays have started the 2024 season! Unfortunately, they dropped the Opening Day game 8-2 against the Toronto Blue Jays. Although Zach Eflin started the first few innings in an impressive way, the sixth inning imploded, highlighted by a loss of command of his pitches, leaving them in the middle of the strike zone to be punished. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. made him pay with a solo shot that landed above the batter's eye. Yandy Diaz was a triple short of the cycle and showed why he deserves MVP consideration around the league.  What were your takeaways from the Opening Day Game?Let us know what you think in the comments!Follow Kevin Weiss @KevinWeiss_Follow Ulises Sambrano @SambranoUlisesFollow the show @LockedOnRaysFollow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…

The Tampa Bay Rays have made final roster moves before Opening Day!-Austin Shenton has made the team-Naoyuki Uwasawa has been traded to the Boston Red Sox.-Ben Rortvedt , backup catcher for the New York Yankees has been acquired in a three-team trade with the Miami Marlins by sending OF Shane Sasaki to MIA.-Jake Odorizzi stays with the organization for now and will be re-evaluated after one more start.What are you most excited about for Opening Day?Is it a good idea to match up against the Toronto Blue Jays to start the season?Let us know what you think in the comments!Follow Kevin Weiss @KevinWeiss_Follow Ulises Sambrano @SambranoUlisesFollow the show @LockedOnRaysFollow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…

The Tampa Bay Rays are less than 48 hours away from starting the season. What can we expect?- More than 6.5 Rays players will hit 10+ HRs this season.-Over/Under: Rays trade 3 players on the 40-Man before the deadline this season?-Will the Rays have over or under 1.5 gold glove nominees this season.-On the end of season 26 man roster, the Rays will have over/under 1.5 players with at least a .300 batting average.  Let us know what you think in the comments!Follow Kevin Weiss @KevinWeiss_Follow Ulises Sambrano @SambranoUlisesFollow the show @LockedOnRaysFollow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…

The Tampa Bay Rays have selected their  two last spots on the pitching staff by naming Tyler Alexander the fifth starter (although he'll start Game 4 against the Toronto Blue Jays) and Jacob Waguespack will go to the bullpen. With the season starting in about 48 hours, it is time to have some prop bets on the show:-Rays starters gets to at least 180 innings (yes/no)-Rays set a franchise record in team stolen bases this year—need 195 to do so (yes/no)-Pete Fairbanks—over/under 28.5 saves this season-Kevin Cash over/under 3.5 ejections in 2024-Jason Adam o/u 11.5 saves this year-Randy Arozarena o/u 25.5HR Let us know what you think in the comments! Follow Kevin Weiss @KevinWeiss_ Follow Ulises Sambrano @SambranoUlises Follow the show @LockedOnRaysFollow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…

The Tampa Bay Rays have suffered yet another injury. This time it is lefty hitter Jonathan Aranda. Aranda who has crushed AAA pitching the last 2 years was finally seeing a lane opening up for his talents in the MLB roster for the Rays. However, while doing fielding drills, he injured his middle finger. How does this affect the Opening Day roster? Are there too many righties? Will the Rays try to get more lefties in the team? Is it the golden opportunity for Curtis Mead to get at bats and cement himself in the middle of the lineup? Let us know what you think in the comments!Follow Kevin Weiss @KevinWeiss_Follow Ulises Sambrano @SambranoUlisesFollow the show @LockedOnRaysFollow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…

The Tampa Bay Rays have seemingly built an incredibly strong bullpen with plenty of depth to start the season. There are rays veterans like Pete Fairbanks, Jason Adam, Colin Poche, Shawn Armstrong paired up with newcomers Tyler Alexander Jacob Waguespack and Naoyuki Uwasawa. Who will be the main guy left off? Could Kevin Kelly's amazing 2023 rookie season award him an Opening Day roster spot? Which name will be left off? Is Garrett Cleavinger the next Jake McGee? Let us know what you think in the comments!Follow Kevin Weiss @KevinWeiss_Follow Ulises Sambrano @SambranoUlisesFollow the show @LockedOnRaysFollow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…

MAILBAG EPISODE!-Is there a veteran player who is a free agent who you'd like to see as a Rays player?-Could Zack Greinke be the perfect answer? J.D. Martinez?-What's the long-term answer for SS?Let us know in the comments what you think will happen!Follow Kevin Weiss @KevinWeiss_Follow Ulises Sambrano @SambranoUlisesFollow the show @LockedOnRaysFollow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…

The Tampa Bay Rays have named Zach Eflin as their Opening Day starter for the 2024 season. Aaron Civale and Zack Littell will most likely follow as well as Ryan Pepiot. But, with Shane Baz and Taj Bradley injured, who will get that fifth starter spot to open the season? Will it be Naoyuki Uwasawa? Jake Odorizzi? Tyler Alexander? Chris Devenski? Jacob Lopez? Let us know in the comments what you think will happen! Follow Kevin Weiss @KevinWeiss_ Follow Ulises Sambrano @SambranoUlises Follow the show @LockedOnRaysFollow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…

The Tampa Bay Rays have suffered yet another injury. This time it is lefty-hitting outfielder, Josh Lowe. Lowe had been nursing an achy hip and while ramping up baseball activities has suffered a mild oblique strain that according to the team “was detected early enough.” Early diagnosis calls for Josh Lowe to at least be missing the first dozen or so games of the 2024 season. So, with his spot open, does that make Richie Palacios the shoe-in for it? Could spring training sensation Jake Mangum who has a 1.130 OPS (as of Monday morning 3/18/2024) be a surprise addition to the team?Let us know in the comments what you think will happen!Follow Kevin Weiss @KevinWeiss_Follow Ulises Sambrano @SambranoUlisesFollow the show @LockedOnRaysFollow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…

Rays Prospect Interview!The Tampa Bay Rays selected Tre' Morgan in Round 3 of the 2023 June Amateur Draft from LSU. A College World Series winner, Morgan has excelled as an elite first baseman with great defensive work. Incredibly talented with speed and plate discipline, Tre' shares his love of the game, why a trip to the Dominican Republic meant so much to him, his background as a football player in high school, his memories surrounding being selected in the Draft and much more. Follow Kevin Weiss @KevinWeiss_Follow Ulises Sambrano @SambranoUlisesFollow the show @LockedOnRaysFollow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…

Taj Bradley was a late scratch on Tuesday afternoon as he is dealing with what Rays fans hope is nothing major. However, it is known that he has gotten an MRI due to pectoral tightness. What does this mean for the rest of his spring? Will he be able to still fight for a rotation spot come Opening Day? If not, who can step in within the organization? Is it Tyler Alexander or Chris Devenski being stretched out Plan A? Would Naoyuki Uwasawa be tapped to start the year with the team? Let us know in the comments!  Follow Kevin Weiss @KevinWeiss_ Follow Ulises Sambrano @SambranoUlises Follow the show @LockedOnRaysFollow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…

MAILBAG EPISODE:-Are there any surprises from the list of players reassigned to minor-league camp?INF Junior CamineroOF Ruben CardenasC Logan DriscollOF Niko Hulsizer  LHP Antonio Jimenez  RHP Enmanuel Mejia  OF Kameron MisnerINF Tanner MurrayOF Tristan PetersINF Carson WilliamsRHP Yuniel CuretINF/OF Greg JonesINF Austin Shenton-Could Josh Lowe be a candidate for a Corbin Carroll deal ($111 million / 8 years) ?-Is Harold Ramirez still underrated by the fanbase?Let us know in the comments below! Follow Kevin Weiss @KevinWeiss_ Follow Ulises Sambrano @SambranoUlises Follow the show @LockedOnRaysFollow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…

With Jonny DeLuca (out 4-6 weeks) getting hit by a Garrett Whitlock pitch during the Dominican Republic Series, how does that affect the Rays Opening Day roster construction? Does a Harold Ramirez trade seem less likely? If Jonathan Aranda makes the club, would Curtis Mead be the odd-man out? Is Richie Palacios the backup CF over Josh Lowe? Let us know in the comments below!Follow Kevin Weiss @KevinWeiss_ Follow Ulises Sambrano @SambranoUlises Follow the show @LockedOnRaysFollow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…

Which Rays player will be the next to sign a contract extension? WTSP's Sports Director Evan Closky joins the show to hypothesize names. As Mike Evans signed his deal earlier in the month with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, there are many candidates who could do the same with the Rays. Who do you think is a candidate? Let us know in the comments below! Follow Kevin Weiss @KevinWeiss_ Follow Ulises Sambrano @SambranoUlises Follow the show @LockedOnRaysFollow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…

Opening Day Lineups is always a fun exercise, so WTSP's Sports Director Evan Closky joins the show to make the argument that Josh Lowe could be a good candidate to hit second against righties. What will happen with Jonathan Aranda and Curtis Mead? Is Johnny DeLuca getting to 300 AB's?Let us know in the comments below!Follow Kevin Weiss @KevinWeiss_Follow Ulises Sambrano @SambranoUlises Follow the show @LockedOnRaysFollow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…

MAILBAG EPISODE!-With all the roster shuffling, who will make it on the Opening Day lineup for the Rays in 2024?-What's the timeline for the new stadium to get going in St. Pete?-What could Blake Snell get as a free agent? Are the Rays in play in a hypothetical world?Let us know in the comments below!Follow Kevin Weiss @KevinWeiss_Follow Ulises Sambrano @SambranoUlisesFollow the show @LockedOnRaysFollow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…

Weekend Takeaways! Josh Lowe injury: left hip inflammation, miss 10-15 days. Injury present at times during offseason. Still available for Opening Day. INF Yu Chang (left oblique strain) to miss 6-8 weeks, the rest of Spring Training, sustaining a left oblique injury, a significant strain.Brendan McKay: “Happy nerves” when he took the mound for the first time this season. Brendan said he has to get things more tight, misses were consistent. Cash said “Do you feel good to kind of just get in turn now?” To which he replied “Yeah, I think so.” Is there a scenario where Brendan McKay breaks out with the team? Because of a 6 man rotation? Or Taj Bradleygoes down to AAA start the year with Naoyuki Uwasawa? Let us know in the comments!Follow Kevin Weiss @KevinWeiss_Follow Ulises Sambrano @SambranoUlisesFollow the show @LockedOnRaysFollow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…

The man behind one of the most active and largest accounts on the social media X, formerly known as Twitter, @internethof joins the show. For the first time with a complete face reveal, sunglasses notwithstanding, Charlie uncovers his managing and creation of the trending account as well as his affinity for the Tampa Bay Rays. How will the Rays do within the division? Is the AL East up for grabs? If you are a Rays fan who is on X, this is the episode for you.  Follow Kevin Weiss @KevinWeiss_Follow Ulises Sambrano @SambranoUlisesFollow the show @LockedOnRaysFollow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…

MAILBAG EPISODE with WTSP's Sports Director Evan Closky! -What are your favorite spring training stadiums around Florida? -Between Randy Arozarena and Josh Lowe, who will have more homers during the 2024 season? -What can Francisco Mejia provide the team? -Between Brandon Lowe, Randy Arozarena and Isaac Paredes, who will not be a Rays player next year? -Baseball Trivia and Name That WAR! Follow Kevin Weiss @KevinWeiss_ Follow Ulises Sambrano @SambranoUlises Follow the show @LockedOnRaysFollow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…

The projected Rays outfield for the 2024 season looks to be as good as ever in franchise history. Randy Arozarena, Jose Siri and Josh Lowe will be the main characters running fly balls at the Trop, but how does Jonny DeLuca fit in? How many at bats will he take? Is Josh Lowe going to be platooned this year or take a step forward and be an every day player? Will Siri's lack of plate discipline cost him games started? Let us know your thoughts down in the comments!Follow Kevin Weiss @KevinWeiss_Follow Ulises Sambrano @SambranoUlisesFollow the show @LockedOnRaysFollow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…

MAILBAG EPISODE!-Where do you think the Rays rank among the AL EAST teams “up the middle”? —meaning C, 2B, SS & CF. Taking into account the likes of Adele Rutschman, Aaron Judge, Alejandro Kirk, Trevor Story, how does Brandon Lowe, Curtis Mead, Rene Pinto and Jose Siri and company match up? Let us know your thoughts down in the comments!Follow Kevin Weiss @KevinWeiss_Follow Ulises Sambrano @SambranoUlisesFollow the show @LockedOnRaysFollow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…