Podcasts about Tampa Bay Rays

Mark and Mat record live during the Rays vs. Royals Wednesday night game, the fourth and final game of a tough homestand series that Tampa Bay lost three games to one. The score at wrap-up is 5-3 in favor of the Rays heading into the final out of the ninth.Topics CoveredRays June Struggles The guys break down a rough June for Tampa Bay, noting the team has been burning through its early-season buffer. Mat walks through the slugging numbers for the month, where league average sits at .400. Only four Rays batters are above that mark in June: Ryan Vilade (.581), Junior Caminero (.461), Yandy Diaz (.453), and Cedric Mullins (.407). Jonathan Aranda and several others are well below .300, pointing to a lineup in a collective funk.Player HighlightsChandler Simpson makes a strong catch after an earlier error and bounces back with a single at the plateJohnny DeLuca returns and brings energy back to the outfieldJunior Caminero continues to lead All-Star voting at third base and is discussed as a possible Home Run Derby participantRoster Moves The Rays DFA Dom Keegan to acquire right-handed pitcher Chris Roycroft from the Cardinals. Mat profiles Roycroft as a Kyle Snyder-type project at 6'8", comparing his pitch mix to Manuel Rodriguez and his build and arm angle to former Ray Aaron Slegers. Mat notes the Rays may look to add a changeup to Roycroft's repertoire and suggests Keegan could be traded to a team needing first base depth, with the Mets mentioned as a possible destination.Trade Deadline Talk: Byron Buxton Mat makes the case for the Rays pursuing Twins outfielder Byron Buxton. Key points:Buxton is signed at $15 million per year through 2028He has stayed healthy the last two seasonsA package of Cedric Mullins and Jacob Melton could be the framework of a dealAdding Buxton alongside Caminero, Diaz, and Aranda would give Tampa a genuinely fearsome lineupJacob Melton is currently excelling in AAA and is expected to be called up or used as trade bait in early July.Pitching Depth Discussion of starter innings limits and how the Rays are managing their rotation. The Giants are dangling arms including Robbie Ray, though Mat suspects the Rays will prioritize lineup help over adding a starter. Brian Baker is discussed as a more confident and committed closer Minor League Notes The Bowling Green Hot Rods are 51 and 19.  The Rays have 15 hitters with an OPS above .800 and more than 100 at bats across their minor league system this season, with only six of those above Double-A.FIFA World Cup Mark and Mat take a detour to discuss the World Cup taking place across the US. Mat talks about attending games in Vancouver with Canadian military personnel, eating barbecue around the clock. They note that the lower alcohol content in American beer has European and Canadian fans drinking more than usual and draining Boston breweries. All three host nations (US, Mexico, Canada) advance out of the group stage. Mat reflects on never seeing Canadian men's soccer at this level in his lifetime, with the team ranked in the top 30 globally.Women's Baseball Mark reminds listeners that the Women's Pro Baseball League launches in August in Springfield, Illinois - https://www.womensprobaseballleague.com/ Women's Baseball Classic group stage takes place in Rockford, Illinois in approximately one month. - https://www.iwbc.org/worldcup/ Local Recognition The Rays recognize the University of Tampa Spartans for their NCAA Division II baseball three-peat and St. Leo's women's softball team for their Division II championship. Mark also mentions a recent conversation with Genelle Helen Garverick about the history of women's softball in the area dating back to the 1940s & 1950's.Remember to like and subscribe to BaseballBiz On Deck. You may also find BaseballBiz on Deck, on YouTube at iHeart Apple, Spotify, Amazon Music, and at baseball biz on deck dot com. Also you can find Mat @matgermain.bsky.social  or Mark at baseballbizondeck@gmail.com and BaseballBiz On Deck with Facebook social 

Episode 250, FULL SHOW -- The Nationals history versus the Tampa Bay Rays hasn't been favorable, and despite three competitive games, that would continue as the Nats lost 2 of 3 at Tropicana Field over the weekend. Tobi Altizer & Grant Paulsen breakdown how bullpen struggles held the Nats back from continuing their series win streak. Plus, how valuable has Brad Lord been to the Nationals pitching staff? And has CJ Abrams officially showed us he can avoid his cold streaks of the past? Then, Grant details his impressions of top prospect Gavin Fein as he visited the Fredericksburg Nationals over the weekend. And we preview a huge division series as the Phillies are in town this week.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Tampa Bay Rays 2-1 loss to the Royals to start their 4-game series as the bats are cold once again. Plus your mailbag questions on Bucs' Reuben Bain Jr. plus Baker Mayfield and Vita Vea's contracts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Griffin Warner talks betting for Monday. Griffin Warner is back on the Pregame.com Podcast Network with episode 52 of What I Bet, the Monday, June 22nd edition, covering the full FIFA World Cup 2026 group stage card and the complete MLB slate before delivering a single best bet to close the show. Griffin opens by confirming the previous episode's winning play, Kansas City Royals at plus 113, a result that held on through a three-run ninth inning for a 6-5 final before moving straight into the World Cup. The first match on the board is Austria taking on defending champion Argentina at noon Central Time in Dallas, where Griffin observed real Austria supporter presence before making the tactical case for Ralf Rangnick's gegenpressing system as the one approach capable of limiting Messi's time and space. Griffin recaps Argentina's Matchday 1 win over Algeria, where Messi survived a red card situation and scored twice in the second half, and frames the Austria plus one and under two and a half combination as potentially live if the press works the way Rangnick, widely credited as the architect of that style and an influence on coaches like Xabi Alonso, designs it to work. Next up is France against Iraq, where Griffin acknowledges France is on another level after Kylian Mbappe's stoppage-time goal from outside the box buried all underdogs and unders in Matchday 1, and sees no compelling case for Iraq to compete. Griffin identifies Norway versus Senegal as the best match of the day, noting Erling Haaland scored twice in Norway's opener while Senegal impressed for 64 minutes against France before conceding a late Mbappe goal, finding the under two and a half and Senegal as a quarter-goal underdog both worth watching. The final group stage match features a must-win Algeria side returning after a 3-0 loss to Argentina taking on a Jordan team whose best European-league player, Mousa Al-Tamari, the so-called Jordanian Messi playing club football in France, did not show up in the opener. Griffin finds the one-goal spread too tight given Algeria's talent depth and expects sharp money to push the line before kickoff. Baseball follows with a ten-game slate preview. Griffin likes the under 8 in Yankees-Tigers with Garrett Cole back and a worrying Detroit bullpen, the under 7.5 in Royals-Rays with Michael Wacha and Drew Rasmussen both going well and a Tampa Bay team not built to score, the Astros at plus 104 against Toronto with Hunter Brown making a second start opposite Shane Bieber's first of the year, a slight Mets lean at plus 103 against the Cubs with Shota Imanaga's fly ball tendencies a concern against Kodai Senga, the White Sox at home over an injury-thinned Guardians roster missing José Ramírez after hamate surgery, a tempting Merrill Kelly plus 122 number against Andre Pallante in St. Louis, the over on Jason Bennett's rookie Coors Field debut for Boston, and a lean toward the under in the Braves-Padres matchup where Grant Holmes faces Michael King, with both bullpens strong and Ronald Acuña Jr. sidelined by a hamstring injury. Griffin closes with his official What I Bet Best Bet: Kansas City Royals under 7.5 at Tampa Bay Rays at minus 120, with a recommendation to sprinkle on the under 4 in the first half as well. Save fifty dollars on the pregame.com bridge-to-football package through June 29th using promo code KICK50 at checkout, bringing the price down from two forty-nine to one ninety-nine for every best bet in every sport through the Hall of Fame game on August 6th. Subscribe to the Straight Outta Vegas AM feed and follow Real G Warner across all social platforms. Want to be notified when Claude responds?Notify Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Munaf Manji and Dave Essler talk betting for Monday. Munaf Manji and Uncle Diamond Dave Essler open the new week on the Straight Outta Vegas AM feed with a fully loaded Monday edition of Cash That Ticket, working through five MLB matchups and then delivering what Dave calls his strongest NFL win total call of the entire series so far on the Cleveland Browns. The guys come in off a split weekend, both taking their lumps and moving on with the goldfish memory approach that keeps the show rolling. On the baseball side, they start with the pitching matchup of the night in Detroit, where Garrett Cole faces Framber Valdez in a game the market has been moving aggressively, with the total climbing from seven and a half to eight and a half. Munaf lays out Cole's remarkable career dominance over the Tigers, a 10 and 1 record with a 1.84 ERA and the teams he has pitched for going 12 and 2 straight up, while Dave zeros in on the value of Cole at minus 130 and the case for a first five innings under before the bullpens get involved. In Toronto, Hunter Brown faces Dylan Cease in a matchup both hosts see as a first five innings situation, with the Astros bullpen too unreliable to back beyond that point and Cease's home splits revealing an ace-level pitcher who simply has not been getting run support. The Cubs and Mets game carries a significant weather caveat, with a 75 percent rain probability at Citi Field, but if it gets played both hosts fade Kodai Senga despite their deep skepticism about the Chicago offense, reasoning that Senga's recent run of seven home runs allowed and multiple short outings makes the Cubs the better side regardless. In Chicago, Munaf goes with the White Sox as a home underdog behind Anthony Kay, who carries a 3.08 home ERA and gets a Cleveland lineup that struggles against left-handed pitching. The Dodgers and Twins game draws both hosts to the Minnesota side, where Eric Lauer's brutal history against this specific team, thirteen earned runs in ten innings across his last two starts against the Twins, makes laying minus 155 with Los Angeles a non-starter. Both hosts land on the Twins at plus 128, with Munaf adding the Twins team total over in the first five innings. Dave closes the baseball segment with bonus looks at the Reds on the run line against Brendan Woodruff returning from the injured list, a possible under in Texas with Kumar Rocker, and the Red Sox in the first five at Coors. The second half of the episode belongs to the Cleveland Browns, who come in with a win total of six and a half and a roster that looks nothing like the team that went 5 and 12 last season. The Myles Garrett trade to the Rams for Jared Verse and three future draft picks wiped the slate clean, Todd Monken arrives as head coach with prior Cleveland experience and fresh Ravens divisional knowledge, and the quarterback room features Deshaun Watson, Shedeur Sanders and Dillon Gabriel competing for snaps. Dave walks through a schedule that he calls extremely favorable, with the Panthers, Jets, Titans, Saints, Falcons, Colts and Giants all on the docket in winnable spots. He counts at least six wins from those matchups alone and calls this the team he feels most confident about in the win total series. Munaf throws out the bold take that the Browns could legitimately threaten for the AFC North title given that three of the four division teams have new coaches. Both hosts take the over. Best bets feature Dave on the Tampa Bay Rays minus half run in the first five innings behind Drew Rasmussen, who has been one of the most quietly dominant starters in baseball with a 0.88 WHIP and 29 strikeouts over his last three starts, and Munaf on the Yankees and Tigers first five innings under four and a half, backing both starters to control the early innings. Dave adds a weather-dependent bonus on the Cubs team total over four and a half against Senga and the Mets bullpen. Get every best bet in every sport from your favorite Pregame pros through the Hall of Fame game on August 6 by visiting Pregame.com and using promo code STEAL50 to take $50 off the Bridge to Football all-access package and pay just $199. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 250, FULL SHOW -- The Nationals history versus the Tampa Bay Rays hasn't been favorable, and despite three competitive games, that would continue as the Nats lost 2 of 3 at Tropicana Field over the weekend. Tobi Altizer & Grant Paulsen breakdown how bullpen struggles held the Nats back from continuing their series win streak. Plus, how valuable has Brad Lord been to the Nationals pitching staff? And has CJ Abrams officially showed us he can avoid his cold streaks of the past? Then, Grant details his impressions of top prospect Gavin Fein as he visited the Fredericksburg Nationals over the weekend. And we preview a huge division series as the Phillies are in town this week.

Nationals vs. Rays MLB Betting Odds & Picks, 6/21/26 | Night Moves Show by Ramon Scott

The Washington Nationals are quietly building one of the most intriguing runs in baseball — stacking road series wins, getting elite-level production from CJ Abrams, and navigating the growing pains of Dylan Crews while still finding ways to win. In this episode of Nats Minutecast, we break down a gritty 4-3 win over the Tampa Bay Rays and what it reveals about the Nationals' evolving identity under Blake Butera. What We Cover: The Nationals push for their fifth straight series win and sixth straight road series win How CJ Abrams is emerging as a true All-Star level impact bat Why Dylan Crews' stat line is misleading — and what his xwOBA (expected weighted on-base average) really says about his future The real issue behind Crews' struggles: chase rate (swings outside the strike zone) and plate discipline How the Nationals bullpen survived a high-leverage Tampa Bay game despite heavy usage Andrew Alvarez's key start and why pitch sequencing matters against disciplined lineups Why this roster is starting to show traits of a legitimate competitive team rather than a rebuilding club Farm system update: Brady House, Harry Ford, YoYo Morales, and more continue forcing roster pressure Key Stats Explained in Episode: AVG (Batting Average): Hits divided by at-bats OPS (On-base Plus Slugging): Overall offensive production metric wOBA (Weighted On-Base Average): Value-based hitting metric xwOBA (Expected Weighted On-Base Average): Statcast projection based on quality of contact BB (Walks): Plate appearances ending in four balls K (Strikeouts): Batters retired via three strikes IP (Innings Pitched): Outs recorded divided by three ERA (Earned Run Average): Runs allowed per nine innings Big Picture: This isn't just a hot stretch — it's a team starting to develop identity. The Nationals are winning in multiple ways: bullpen resilience, timely power, and improving defensive consistency. The question now isn't whether they can compete in individual games… It's whether this version of the Nationals is sustainable over a full season. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The road has not been kind to the Tampa Bay Rays in recent weeks as the team is just 3-11 in its last 14 games away from Tropicana Field. However, a much-needed 10-game homestand and 17 home games in their next 23 overall could very well be what the doctor ordered to get the Rays right back on track in the American League. Thanks so much for listening! You can follow RTR on social media @RaysTheRoofTB and be sure subscribe to the podcast! A big shout out to our partners: HOMAGE, SeatGeek, In The Clutch and JKS Prints! Use code RAYSTHEROOF for $20 off your first SeatGeek purchase, 10% off anytime with In The Clutch & $5 off at JKSprints.com! Also, check out Linktree for our HOMAGE affiliate link to get yourself some MLB-licensed Rays merch! As always, Rays Up!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sam Cohen breaks down the biggest storylines in Tampa Bay sports, including whether the Tampa Bay Buccaneers did enough this offseason to contend and the contract situation surrounding Vita Vea. Plus, Greg Auman joins the show to talk Bucs football, while Sam also dives into the Tampa Bay Rays' inconsistency, reacts to the Tampa Bay Lightning trading Darren Raddysh, and discusses the United States men's national soccer team ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Do you still believe in the Tampa Bay Rays? That's the big question Chris Mathis asks after Tampa Bay's much-needed win over the Washington Nationals. Was last night a sign the Rays are finally turning the corner—or was it just a temporary bounce during a frustrating stretch? In this episode, Chris breaks down why he's still a believer in this team despite a rough month of baseball. With roughly 100 games left in the regular season, the Rays still have plenty of time to rewrite the narrative. More importantly, the energy around this team still feels alive. Chris explains why the dugout energy, clubhouse confidence, and the mental side of baseball all point to a team that hasn't quit—and may be much closer to heating up than people realize. The biggest reason for optimism? Tampa Bay returns home to Tropicana Field, where they own the best home record in Major League Baseball at 25-9. Now, with a critical 10-game homestand underway against Washington, Kansas City, and Arizona, the Rays have a massive opportunity to build momentum and reshape the conversation around this season. With the trade deadline fast approaching, Chris asks the question every Rays fan should be thinking about: Are the Rays contenders? Pretenders? Or a team simply waiting to catch fire?

The Tampa Bay Rays may have cooled off over the last month, but Friday night's win over the Washington Nationals felt bigger than just one game. After a frustrating stretch, Tampa Bay returns home to Tropicana Field for a critical 10-game homestand—and Chris Mathis explains why this stretch could completely reshape the conversation around the Rays. Despite recent struggles, the Rays still own the best home record in Major League Baseball at 25-9. That's not the profile of a team falling apart—it's the profile of a good baseball team that hit a rough patch. In this episode, Chris breaks down why the Rays' home-field advantage matters, why confidence is everything in baseball, and why this homestand against Washington, Kansas City, and Arizona could be exactly what Tampa Bay needs to regain momentum. Is last night the beginning of a turnaround—or just a temporary bounce? Chris makes the case for why Rays fans should still believe.

Sam breaks down why the Tampa Bay Rays need to bring the same energy, confidence, and execution they show at home into their road games if they want to stay in control of the AL East and make a serious postseason push.

Sam Cohen and Cody Haynes discuss the Tampa Bay Rays' inconsistent play, breaking down why the team has been so streaky and why finding consistency will be key moving forward.

Sam Cohen and Cody Haynes play a Tampa sports edition of “What's More Likely?”, debating the biggest scenarios involving the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Tampa Bay Rays, and other local teams.

As we rapidly approach the halfway point of the 2026 baseball season, some interesting trends are starting to become more apparent across Major League Baseball. One of the more jarring statistics is the difference in success between teams in the American and National Leagues. While NL teams seem to be having more success, is there a bigger issue at play for teams in the AL? On this episode of Baseball Bar-B-Cast, Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman try to make sense of why the vast majority of teams in the American League aren't having great seasons. While 10 teams in the NL have records above .500, only five teams in the AL are above that mark. Additionally, only the New York Yankees, Tampa Bay Rays and Cleveland Guardians have reached the 40-win mark. Could it be the amount teams are spending on payroll, or is competition within the AL divisions simply tighter? Later, Jake and Jordan discuss the latest developments in the MLB and MLBPA negotiations over a new CBA, which could feature radical changes to how teams draft eligible players and what those changes could mean for the college baseball landscape. The guys then get into the new format change for the 2026 Home Run Derby, which some fans might not be thrilled about, before making their picks for this week's edition of The Good, The Bad & The Uggla. 1:34 – The Opener: What's wrong with the AL? 23:17 – Around The League: Latest in CBA negotiations 53:40 – We Need To Talk About: HR Derby changes 57:16 – The Good 1:04:01 – The Bad 1:07:58 – The Uggla Subscribe to Baseball Bar-B-Cast on your favorite podcast app:

Washington Nationals at Tampa Bay Rays by Tony T. The Pick Washington is batting .251 on the road with a .423 slugging percentage. Rays at home hit .263 with a .415 slugging percentage. Jax in his past five starts carries an ERA of 3.00. Tampa Bay is 24-9 at home with a +12.3-unit return. Play Tampa Bay -122.

Tampa Bay Rays pitching prospect Jacob Kisting joins the show! Jacob is fresh off earning the South Atlantic League Pitcher of the Week and we talk about his first full season with the Rays after an offseason trade.

Mark and Mat dive deep into the Tampa Bay Rays' struggles on their West Coast road trip, debate the future of baseball marketing, celebrate Evan Longoria's upcoming number retirement, and share a historic tale about Lou Piniella and Bill Gates.Rays on the West CoastThe Rays' disappointing road trip to California — struggling offense, solid pitchingThe challenges of East-to-West travel and time zone adjustmentsThe third-worst team defense over the last 17 days, offset by strong pitching performancesTaylor Walls & the Shortstop DilemmaTaylor Walls' career slugging percentage at an all-time low (.280 SLUG), with zero home runs on the yearMat's criticism: Walls plays like a power hitter instead of embracing his true skill setCarson Williams tearing it up in Durham (7 HRs), but still working through strikeout issuesThe Wander Franco-shaped hole in the lineupJunior Caminero – All-Star Ballot LeaderCaminero leads AL third basemen in All-Star voting at just 22 years oldDiscussion of his defensive miscues vs. his elite offensive potential (top 3 in isolated power, OBP, and wRC+ among AL 3B)Mat compares his development arc to Jason Heyward under Bobby CoxShohei Ohtani & the Dodgers SeriesDrew Rasmussen's strong outing — only one run allowed (a solo Ohtani homer)Ohtani's record-setting bad day on the mound — giving up four consecutive hits in one inning, something he'd rarely if ever doneMat and Mark make the case that MLB is severely under-marketing Ohtani compared to stars in basketball and footballBaseball's Marketing ProblemWhy doesn't baseball have a defining brand partner (like Nike/basketball or Adidas/soccer)?Mat's pitch: a Lululemon × MLB collab to bring women into the sportThe need for MLB to leverage podcasters like Jomboy and platforms like Joe Rogan to grow the gameThe see-through jersey debacle and the World Baseball Classic uniform failuresEvan Longoria Number RetirementLongo Weekend coming up mid-July at Tropicana FieldHis walk-up music (Tantric) will be played live at the eventCareer stats: 1,986 games, 342 HR, .804 OPS, .333 OBPReflections on what might have been had injuries not slowed him downMat advocates for a Longoria statue or plaque at the new Rays stadiumWomen's BaseballMark's summer schedule: USA Women's National Team in Rockford (July 21–25), Cardinals in St. Louis (July 26–30), and the inaugural Women's Pro Baseball League season in Springfield, IL (September)Interview highlights: Ryan Woodward (International Women's Baseball Center) and Merrie Fidler (AAGPBL)Mat's vision for the Women's Pro Baseball League: barnstorming-style tournaments in MLB stadiums (Rogers Centre, Tropicana Field), a Green Bay Packers community-ownership model, and year-round momentum buildingLou Piniella & Bill GatesLou donated his $50,000 attendance bonus to Metro United Way in SeattleBill Gates matched it — and started showing up in Lou's office to suggest lineup changesGates gave Lou a lineup one night, it worked… and the guys joke that's the secret origin of the Rays' analytics departmentMark's call: Lou Piniella belongs in the Hall of Fame — 1,800+ wins as a manager, still overlookedRays Prospect UpdatesMichael Forret (P): Promoted to AAA; 7 IP, 7 K, 2 ER in first start — MLB debut may be imminentEmilien Pitt (2B): Promoted to AA; 400+ OBP at nearly every minor league level, walks more than he strikes outJohnny DeLuca: Expected back from rehab by the weekendJacob Melton: Rehabbing at rookie level, showing positive signsConnor Hujsak: Added to AAA rosterOther NotesAlex Faedo, Tampa native, mentioned in connection with the Tampa Baseball MuseumRays return to Tropicana Field on FridayThanks for listening! Fingers crossed for a winning streak.Remember to like and subscribe to BaseballBiz On Deck. You may also find BaseballBiz on Deck, on YouTube at iHeart Apple, Spotify, Amazon Music, and at baseball biz on deck dot com. Also you can find Mat @matgermain.bsky.social  or Mark at baseballbizondeck@gmail.com and BaseballBiz On Deck with Facebook social 

Tampa Bay Rays pitching prospect Jacob Kisting joins the show!Jacob is fresh off earning the South Atlantic League Pitcher of the Week and we talk about his first full season with the Rays after an offseason trade.

It's a full Tampa Bay sports conversation as Rock Riley welcomes Kyle Burger to the show. From the latest developments with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to the ups and downs of the Tampa Bay Rays, Kyle and Rock cover all the biggest stories making headlines across the Bay Area sports scene. What should fans expect from the Buccaneers this season? Are the Rays positioned to make a run, or are there reasons for concern? The guys also dive into other hot topics around Tampa Bay sports, share behind-the-scenes insights, and discuss the athletes, teams, and storylines that have everyone talking. Whether you're a football fan, baseball fan, or just love keeping up with Tampa Bay sports, this episode delivers a little bit of everything. #TampaBaySports #Buccaneers #RaysUp #NFL #MLB #RockRiley #KyleBurger #TheDrive #TampaBay

**Podcast Description:** Is it time to start worrying about the Tampa Bay Rays? On this edition of *TKras on The Drive*, the debate is on. Rock Riley says **YES** — the warning signs are there, and Rays fans should be concerned. Meanwhile, Chris Mathis says **NO** — it's a long season, and there's no reason to panic just yet. From inconsistent play and injury concerns to the team's position in the standings and outlook for the rest of the season, Rock and Chris break down both sides of the argument. Where do you stand? Is this just a rough patch, or are the Rays headed for bigger problems? Tune in, join the conversation, and decide for yourself. #RaysUp #TampaBayRays #TKrasOnTheDrive #MLB

On this packed edition of The Nick Wize Show on 95.7 FM WDAE, Nick dives headfirst into the ultimate Tampa Bay Buccaneers dilemma: what do you do with Vita Vea? The Vea Drama: Nick breaks down the financial realities of either trading the defensive anchor (looking for a 2nd-Round Pick) or extending him. Extending him, keeps the Bucs in the playoff hunt now but it could turn out to be an overpay by the end of the deal. Nick responds to the "Hold In" rumors, takes your phone calls, and explains why he wants to keep Vea in Tampa—even if fans are begging for a hard rebuild reset. Can We Admit...?: Producer Tim puts Nick on the hot seat with rapid-fire questions uncovering the hard truths about the Tampa Bay Rays' recent skid, Team USA's World Cup outlook, and the Bucs' true celling. The CFB Hall of Fame Ballot: Nick and Tim sort through a list of legendary college football players to build their definitive ballots. Did they agree? Where did they disagree & why? World Cup Ticket Game: Rock Riley, Chris Mathis, and producer Tim face off in a hilarious, high-stakes game of The Price Is Right: World Cup Ticket Edition to see who can guess the cheapest seats on the market.

The Los Angeles Dodgers took down the Tampa Bay Rays 1-0 thanks to a home run from Shohei Ohtani and some great pitching. Jeff Spiegel and Jeff Snider reacted to the win while breaking down Justin Wrobleski's awesome performance on short rest. Plus, the Dodgers bullpen gets the job done and a concerning update on Tyler Glasnow's health surfaces. Our recap, your reactions, LIVE right after the game! #Dodgers Tube in all season long! Use promo code DODGERS at https://www.discountpokershop.com/ and save 10% now! Text MLB to 64000 to save 20% on IQBar and get free shipping today! Join our Discord by supporting the show on Patreon! ️ https://patreon.com/realFRG Or on YouTube Members! ️ https://youtube.com/@alldodgers/join All Dodgers is presented by FanDuel, part of the Bleav Network of podcasts. Please like and subscribe on YouTube! Hit that notification bell to get alerts on new content! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Alanna Rizzo and Clint Pasillas break down all the action from the Los Angeles Dodgers sweep of the Tampa Bay Rays. Shohei Ohtani battled against the Rays. How much was he hampered by hamstring and blister issues? And how good is this Dodger offense at never giving up? Our recap, your reactions, LIVE!

The Tampa Bay Rays City Connect brand is one of the most successful in Major League Baseball. The identity tells the story of the region's close relationship with the skateboarding community, and ties together two generations of the team's branding. Guests include: Warren Hypes, Rays VP Creative & Brand, Insta @warren_hypes Michael Blanford, Former Executive Director, Boards for Bros Dan Simon, Studio Simon: www.studiosimon.net, Insta @studio_simon Find the Baseball By Design podcast online: Instagram @baseballbydesign Threads @baseballbydesign Bluesky @baseballbydesign.bsky.social Facebook @baseballbydesignpodcast linktr.ee/BaseballByDesign Email questions and comments for the podcast to pauljcaputo@gmail.com. Baseball By Design is a member of the Curved Brim Media Network.

Kyle Tucker hit a game-tying three-run homer and later threw out the potential go-ahead run at home plate. Miguel Rojas hit a pinch-hit homer to break a 3-3 tie. Eric Lauer threw a quality start, and the bullpen was nails (or at least nails-adjacent). Add it all up, and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Tampa Bay Rays in game one of their three-game series. Also, Tommy Edman returns tomorrow, and LA manager Dave Roberts announced that the corresponding move will be another DFA for Santiago Espinal. Jeff Snider and Clint Pasillas are here to talk about the game, Edman's return, and a lot more! Our recap, your reactions, LIVE right after the game! #Dodgers Tube in all season long! Use promo code DODGERS at https://www.discountpokershop.com/ and save 10% now! Text MLB to 64000 to save 20% on IQBar and get free shipping today! Join our Discord by supporting the show on Patreon! ️ https://patreon.com/realFRG Or on YouTube Members! ️ https://youtube.com/@alldodgers/join All Dodgers is presented by FanDuel, part of the Bleav Network of podcasts. Please like and subscribe on YouTube! Hit that notification bell to get alerts on new content! PODCAST: Listen on BLEAV! ️ https://bit.ly/adbleav Listen on iTunes! ️ https://apple.co/3TXL8Vv Listen on Spotify! ️ http://bit.ly/3I9nW2S Listen on iHeart! ️ https://ihr.fm/3TXV5Cy SOCIAL: Follow Clint on Twitter/X ️ twitter.com/realFRG Follow Clint on Instagram ️instagram.com/realfrg Follow Jeff Snider on Twitter/X ️ twitter.com/snidog Follow Jeff Spiegel on Twitter/X ️ twitter.com/JeffSpiegel Follow Kevin on Twitter/X ️twitter.com/skinner7kevin Follow the show on Twitter/X ️ twitter.com/alldodgersla Follow the show on Instagram ️ instagram.com/alldodgerspod Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Tampa Bay Rays at Los Angeles Dodgers by Tony T. Tampa Bay is batting .286 against left-handed starters with a .408 slugging percentage. LA is batting .263 against right-handed starters with a .436 slugging percentage. Wrobleski in his past five starts has an ERA of 3.77. Both bullpens are in poor recent form. Dodgers have gone over in five of six.

The Angels just took a huge series from the first-place Tampa Bay Rays, and now it's time to break it all down on the Halos In The Infield Network! Join Todd Fox and Vince the Angels Cowboy as they recap an impressive series victory at Angel Stadium, where the Angels combined strong pitching, timely hitting, and a fired-up home crowd to take down one of baseball's top teams. The guys discuss the biggest moments of the Rays series, the players who stepped up, and whether this recent stretch of winning baseball is a sign that the Halos are finally turning the corner. Todd and Vince also dive into the growing energy surrounding Angel Stadium, the fan atmosphere, and what the club needs to do to keep the momentum rolling. Plus, we look ahead to a challenging upcoming series against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Can the Angels continue their winning ways against another tough opponent? Which matchups could decide the series? What players need to step up? All that and more as Todd Fox and Vince the Angels Cowboy bring you another episode packed with Angels baseball talk, analysis, opinions, and fan interaction. Subscribe to Halos In The Infield Network for Angels news, game recaps, series previews, live discussions, and postgame coverage all season long! Angels vs Rays Series Recap Arizona Diamondbacks Series Preview Angels Trending Up? Fan Reactions & Discussion Halos In The Infield Network Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Tampa Bay Rays at Los Angeles Dodgers by Tony T. Tampa Bay is hitting .286 against left-handed starters with a .408 slugging percentage. LA is batting .263 against right-handed starters with a .436 slugging percentage. Martinez in his past five starts has an ERA of 3.60 with .475 slugging percentage against. Lauer in his 11 appearances has a .502 slugging percentage against. Both bullpens are in poor recent form. LA has gone over in five of six. Tampa Bay is 7-5 to the over on the road against NL.

Tampa Bay Rays at Los Angeles Angels by Tony T. Start Time and TV Network 4:07 PM ET — MLB.TV / Local Broadcast Starting Pitchers Ian Seymour, Rays, LHP: 2 starts, 27 appearances, 4.89 ERA, 1.26 WHIP, 25.7% strikeout rate, 10.8% walk rate, 29.5% ground ball rate, 1.3 HR/9. Grayson Rodriguez, Angels, RHP: 5 starts, 5 appearances, 8.10 ERA, 1.80 WHIP, 20.7% strikeout rate, 11.7% walk rate, 33.3% ground ball rate, 1.5 HR/9. FIP: 5.03.

The Boston Red Sox get swept by the Tampa Bay Rays at the Trop. Joey Copponi and Scott Neville lament the season that is long gone now, speculate on Breslow's future in Boston, and historically contextualize this awful start to the 2026 season. All that, and much more!   Find all of our links here! linktr.ee/ITMPod   Twitter: https://x.com/ITM_pod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itm_pod/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@itm_pod  

Mark's Birthday Surprise at the Ballpark Mark celebrates a milestone birthday with a surprise family reunion organized by his wife Karen. The whole family attended a Tampa Bay Rays vs. Miami Marlins game at LoanDepot Park (Marlins Park), where Mark got a "Grand Slam" scoreboard shoutout, a birthday button, and a slice of chocolate cake delivered to his seat  behind the dugout. Special thanks to Lou Schiff for his help with this nightTampa Bay Rays RecapThe Rays are 5-5 in their last 10 games but have swept all AL East opponents.Drew Rasmussen delivered back-to-back dominant starts: 9 Ks in 7 innings (87 pitches) vs. the Marlins, followed by 13 Ks in 7 innings (97 pitches) vs. the Red Sox  - 22 strikeouts over two games.The Rays beat Boston 7 - 5, overcoming a shaky eighth inning.Yandy Díaz is on fire in June: .444 AVG, .475 OBP, 1.058 OPS -  the hosts discuss Yandy's impact on younger hitters like Junior CamineroAaron Judge's injury opens a window for the Rays to take the AL East division crown outright, potentially reducing playoff risk.Mat breaks down how the Yankees' and Blue Jays' health issues shift the competitive landscape.Mike Trout's FutureWill Trout pull a "Ray Bourque" & join a contender to chase a World Series ring?Mat predicts he lands with the Dodgers; Mark dreams of Trout joining Randy Arozarena and Julio Rodríguez on the Seattle Mariners.Softball's "River" Rule Mark shares a curiosity from John Boy Media's YouTube channel: a women's softball rule where a batter crowding the plate in a certain zone (the "river") is NOT awarded first base after being hit by a pitch.Ken Babby & the Rays in the Community Mark attended an Embarc Tampa quarterly leadership meeting featuring Rays CEO Ken Babby. Highlights include Babby's background at The Washington Post's digital division (working alongside Steve Jobs on iPad rollout), his ownership of the Akron RubberDucks and Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp, and his commitment to diversity - the Jumbo Shrimp were the only minor league team with a black general manager. That GM is now joining the Rays organization. The team also has upcoming community events including an Evan Longoria tribute night and a Juneteenth celebration.Sports, Community & Belonging Mat reflects on how championship runs — like the Blue Jays' World Series wins and the Montreal Canadiens' recent playoff run — unite cities across all cultures and backgrounds. The hosts discuss the undervalued economic and social impact of sports franchises on their communities.Women's Baseball in the SpotlightThe hosts preview a busy summer for women's baseball in Illinois.Women's Baseball World Cup Group Stage — Coming to Rivet Stadium in Rockford, IL (capacity ~4,000). Six teams, three games per day, USA plays the night game. Finals are set for 2027, also in Rockford.All-American Girls Professional Baseball League (AAGPBL) reunion events.Baseball For All (founded by Dr. Justine Siegel) — grassroots tournaments and camps that have become pipelines to the Women's Pro Baseball League.Women's Pro Baseball League — launching in August in Springfield, IL.Guest interview with Ryan Woodward of the International Women's Baseball Center, discussing the Women's Baseball Heritage Trail (historic stops across the US and Canada) and the World Cup group stage.Tampa-Area Baseball ShoutoutsSt. Leo University wins the NCAA Division II Softball Championship.University of Tampa Spartans win the NCAA Division II Baseball Championship — a three-peat! Mark gives a special tribute to the late Tony Saladino, whose grandson Nico Saladino played on the previous UT championship team.Remember to like and subscribe to BaseballBiz On Deck. You may also find BaseballBiz on Deck, on YouTube at iHeart Apple, Spotify, Amazon Music, and at baseball biz on deck dot com. Also you can find Mat @matgermain.bsky.social  or Mark at baseballbizondeck@gmail.com and BaseballBiz On Deck with Facebook social 

Ryan, Dana, and Chris Trenkmann discuss the decision by Tampa's redevelopment agency to postpone a key vote related to the proposed Tampa Bay Rays stadium project until August. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episode 626: 11 games under .500 in June is unprecedented territory for the Boston Red Sox. Coming off a sweep at the hands of the Tampa Bay Rays, the guys break down the slog that it's been to watch the 2026 Red Sox. Jared and Tyler sink their teeth into the latest articles, including quotes from general managers across the league openly laughing at the state of the team. Injury timelines continue to be unforced errors for Craig Breslow and company. Garrett Crochet's latest update on his worsening lat injury puts the dire situation in even sharper perspective. Carlos Narváez's quotes keep adding fuel to the dumpster fire that the Breslow Era has become. The guys try to take their minds off the mess by talking about Pablo's Dog, the best Perrault Mini Golfer, and Tyler's Workout Journey! Get ready for the next series against the Texas Rangers and more Fenway baseball. 00:00:00 - Clean 40, Must Listen on The Patreon 00:02:47 - Taikus   00:03:57 - Pablo's Dog.   00:05:27 - T's Workout Journey.   00:07:05 - The Boston Red Sox, Detrimental To Mental Health. 00:15:39 - The Laughing Stock of The League.  00:53:46 - Series Recap: They Got Swept + The Marcelo Mayer Trade Rumors.  01:01:44 - Will We See Garrett Crochet or Romany Anthony Again? 01:12:22 - Getting Use To Ownership Sleeping At The Wheel.   01:16:08 - Who Will Be The All Star From The Red Sox? 01:21:41 - Carlos Narváez Speaks Out.   01:31:15 - Red Sox Stats, We Hear You.    01:37:28 - Alex Cora Speaks.  01:39:29 - Craig, Let's just Talk This Out.   01:44:34 - Section 10 Field Trip | Give Us Ideas In The Comments! 01:54:54 - Who is The Best Mini Golfer In the Perrault Family?  02:12:19 - Give me, Sogard! 02:13:57 - Booing and Kissing at Fenway. 02:16:26 - Justin Slaten Blows Up Again. 02:19:06 - Stop and Shop  02:28:28 - Weather Lookahead   02:36:15 - Prediction Time   02:38:46 - Final Thoughts  We're looking for an intern to help cut clips from our shows! Interested? Send an email to Section10intern@gmail.com with examples of your work. SECTION 10 MERCH IS HERE: ⁠https://section10merch.com⁠ Trade $20 Get $20 on Kalshi - ⁠http://kalshi.com/r/SECTION10⁠  Get Blue Moon Non-Alcoholic Belgian White Belgian-Style Wheat Brew delivered by visiting ⁠http://get.bluemoonbeer.com/JARED⁠ for delivery options Find out why Nutrafol is the best-selling hair growth supplement brand. Visit Nutrafol.com and enter promo code SECTION10 for $10 off your first month's subscription and free shipping. Upgrade your wallet today! Get up to 40% off @ Ridge during their Father's Day Sale when you go to https://www.Ridge.com/SECTION10 #Ridgepod #Ad  Don't sleep on @ultrapouches. New customers get 15% Off with code SECTION10 at takeultra.com! #UltraPouches #Ad  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

HR1 - Arcand kicks off tonight's show discussing the Red Sox 7-5 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays, as Boston sinks to levels not seen since 2020. How much worse can this season get? Is it time to pivot into sell mode? All that and more! Arcand continues to discuss the scuffling Red Sox offense and the impact that Roman Anthony's injury has had on the season.

SEGMENT - Arcand kicks off tonight's show discussing the Red Sox 7-5 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays, as Boston sinks to levels not seen since 2020. How much worse can this season get? Is it time to pivot into sell mode? All that and more!

Sportscene rewind: On Thursday's show, Steve Russell welcomed an all-star lineup of guests: Sean Deveney of Heavy.com discussed the New York Knicks' Game 4 win, Chris Low of On3 broke down the college football preseason rankings, Michael Katz of the Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal talked Ole Miss baseball's trip to the Men's College World Series, Dewayne Staats shared insights on the Tampa Bay Rays, and Colton Sulley of The Oklahoman discussed Oklahoma's run to the Men's College World Series.

Ryan talks to Tampa Bay Business Journal Editor-at-Large Ashley Kritzer about the latest developments in the Tampa Bay Rays stadium debate, including concerns that the Tampa Sports Authority may need to prioritize funding for Raymond James Stadium over a new Rays ballpark. They also discuss political tensions involving calls to remove a Sports Authority member, questions about public support for the project, and how the proposed stadium could be affected by issues involving the Drew Park Community Redevelopment Agency.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Megan Pierro is in her 3rd year as a Strength & Conditioning Coach with the Tampa Bay Rays organization (seasonal in 2024, full-time in 2025 and 2026). She is originally from Lutz, FL and attended the University of South Florida, where she played 5 seasons as a D1 softball player (2019-2023). She graduated with a B.S. in Biomedical Health Science and a Minor in Nutrition. She is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) with the NSCA and will be playing professional softball this summer for the Florida Breeze in the Professional Softball League (PSL).Topics covered in this episode:-Her softball playing career-Finding success and advice for others-Continuing education resourcesQuotes:-"I think for me as a coach establishing relationships with my players is a very important piece" (0:41)-"Baseball you have to take into consideration that they're playing so many games, and we have to be able to optimize our players to go out there and perform to their greatest potential throughout the whole season" (5:21)-"The best thing I think we can do as coaches is to just be a sponge to the information around us and try to absorb it all" (14:38)If you would like to learn more from Megan, you can connect with her on social media:Instagram:@meganpierro

We've talked so much to ourselves, to the media and to friends about the 2026 Tampa Bay Rays, so we went straight to the source, talking with Rays players and coaches about this season so far. Included in interviews are (in order): Bryan Baker, Shane McClanahan, Richie Palacios, Ryan Vilade, Craig Kimbrel, Ozzie Timmons & Rodney Linares. Thank you so much to the Rays for allowing us to get a better glimpse into this season and the ongoing vibes! Thanks so much for listening! You can follow RTR on social media @RaysTheRoofTB and be sure subscribe to the podcast! A big shout out to our partners: HOMAGE, SeatGeek, In The Clutch and JKS Prints! Use code RAYSTHEROOF for $20 off your first SeatGeek purchase, 10% off anytime with In The Clutch & $5 off at JKSprints.com! Check out our social media platforms for our HOMAGE affiliate link as well! As always, Rays Up!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Yandy Díaz salió de Miami como líder de los bateadores y vuelve a demostrar por qué es uno de los jugadores más consistentes de las Grandes Ligas.En este episodio analizamos el gran momento ofensivo del cubano, su impacto en Tampa Bay, la pelea por el título de bateo en la Liga Americana y lo que representa esta temporada dentro de una carrera marcada por la disciplina, el trabajo y la producción constante.Además, repasamos la actualidad de los peloteros cubanos en MLB y las noticias más importantes del béisbol de Grandes Ligas. ⚾

Episode 625: A series left unfinished in the Bronx has the Pod asking even more questions about the 2026 Red Sox. Trade Rumor Season has officially arrived following the news that All-Star closer Aroldis Chapman is on the trade block. The Buy vs. Sell debate surrounding the trade deadline continues, along with discussion of the fallout from Brayan Bello's demotion to Triple-A. Steve answers for his weather-prediction debacle and shares stories from Yankee Stadium during Game 1 of the series. WC-40's performance with runners in scoring position continues to earn praise from everyone on the podcast, as does Chapman's gritty performance on one leg in New York. The conversation takes a turn during the Game 3 discussion, as concerns continue to grow over Marcelo Mayer's lack of power and Justin Slaten's recent blowups heading into trade deadline season. Tune in as the guys preview the upcoming series against the Tampa Bay Rays, and let's all find out whether the Tampa Bay weather will allow the local nine to get all three games played inside the new-and-improved Tropicana Field. 00:00:00 - It's Officially Trade Rumors SZN  00:07:11 - Finding Love in Worcester, Massachusetts   00:11:31 - Roman Anthony's Cast Keeps Growing  00:15:54 - Friendly's Nostalgia  00:21:58 - Red Sox-Yankees, no juice in 2026 00:25:18 - A Weather Weekend Debacle  00:37:49 - Game 1 vs Yankees  00:41:00 - Sonny Gray Recap  00:46:22 - Andruw Monasterio's Mega Bomb 00:48:57 - WC-40's Renaissance 01:01:06 - Keeping Track of The Ketchup   01:04:49 - Chapman vs Volpe  01:15:05 - Aroldis Chapman's Next Team?    01:26:19 - Stevie P in The Bronx + Tyler In The Bronx??? 01:41:27 - Game 3 vs Yankees   01:42:15 - Ranger Suarez Recap    01:46:25 - That 8th Inning… 01:48:59 - Sox Improving on ABS?   02:00:19 - Marcelo Mayer's Power Outage 02:07:11 - T's Technical Freakout  02:08:59 - Stop And Shop  02:17:34 -  Weather Lookahead  02:21:41 -  Predictions 02:26:10 - Final Thoughts SECTION 10 MERCH IS HERE: https://section10merch.com Trade $20 Get $20 on Kalshi - http://kalshi.com/r/SECTION10  Get Blue Moon Non-Alcoholic Belgian White Belgian-Style Wheat Brew delivered by visiting http://get.bluemoonbeer.com/JARED for delivery options Find out why Nutrafol is the best-selling hair growth supplement brand. Visit Nutrafol.com and enter promo code SECTION10 for $10 off your first month's subscription and free shipping. Upgrade your wallet today! Get up to 40% off @ Ridge during their Father's Day Sale when you go to https://www.Ridge.com/SECTION10 #Ridgepod #Ad  New customers get 40% Off with code SECTION10 at GLD.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's a new week and one fun Monday on THEjoeSHOW. We recap our weekends, talk about our Tampa Bay Rays potentially moving away and can adult males call their mom and day 'Mommy' and 'Daddy'.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Over the weekend there was news that the Chicago Bears may be playing in Hammond Indiana... but could the same thing happen to our Tampa Bay Rays? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hoy en Pelota Cubana USA presentamos una entrevista exclusiva con Víctor Mesa Jr. Hablamos de:• Su llegada a Tampa Bay• Los retos de las Ligas Menores• Las oportunidades en MLB• Los momentos difíciles de su carrera• Sus metas para el futuroUna conversación honesta con uno de los peloteros cubanos más seguidos de su generación.Conviértete en un supporter de este podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pelota-cubana--3596768/support.Pelota Cubana USA: Donde hablamos del béisbol cubano como es, no como quieren que lo cuenten.

Hoy en Pelota Cubana USA presentamos una entrevista exclusiva con Yandy Díaz. Hablamos de:• Su temporada 2026• El liderato de bateo en la Liga Americana• Tampa Bay y su fórmula ganadora• Víctor Mesa Jr.• Sus aspiraciones para el Juego de EstrellasUn episodio imperdible con una de las figuras más consistentes del béisbol actual.Conviértete en un supporter de este podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pelota-cubana--3596768/support.Pelota Cubana USA: Donde hablamos del béisbol cubano como es, no como quieren que lo cuenten.

Tampa Bay Rays pitching prospect Blake Morgan joins the show!Blake is fresh off earning the FCL Pitcher of the Week that ultimately led to being promoted to Low-A Charleston where he had a fantastic first outing.

Rico, David, and Kenny try not to get too excited over the Tigers' sweeping the Rays.

Baseball Hall of Famer/MLB on FOX Analyst John Smoltz and Rich break down what's shaping up to be a hotly-contested National League Cy Young Award race, if the Tampa Bay Rays can hold off the New York Yankees to win the AL East, their upcoming American Century Classic celebrity golf tournament in Lake Tahoe, and more. Commanders WR Terry McLaurin and Rich discuss the outlook for Washington's 2026 season including Jayden Daniels' mindset after an injury-riddled sophomore year, the team drafting fellow Ohio State Buckeye Sonny Styles, and more. Rich refutes a Rams fan caller who has reservations about trading for Myles Garrett and says why L.A. was smart to get the 7-time All-Pro DE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices