Locked On Rays- Daily Podcast On The Tampa Bay Rays
1,093 episodes - English - Latest episode: 5 months ago - ★★★★★ - 90 ratingsThe Locked On Rays podcast is your daily podcast covering all facets of the Tampa Bay Rays. Hosts Kevin Weiss and Ulises Sambrano bring a journalist's and fan's perspective to dissect all things Rays, giving you your morning cup of coffee of baseball analytics, traditional stats, recaps and ramblings of the team they've followed for years. Join us every day for an exciting season that could be as thrilling as a certain comeback, extra-inning walk-off victory! Part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Follow the podcast on Twitter @LockedOnRays and e-mail comments/questions to [email protected]
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Episodes
Let's Overreact to Spring Training
March 01, 2021 15:19 - 36 minutesIn this episode of the Locked On Rays podcast, Kevin Weiss and Ulises Sambrano discuss the Tampa Bay Rays first spring training game--a 9-7 win over the Atlanta Braves--which included a breakout performance from first baseman prospect Tristan Gray, among others, and people overreacting about his home run and triple. They also banter about seven-inning games, the importance of airing/streaming all spring training games, pitcher Tyler Glasnow's inner motivation this season, outfielder Kevin Kie...
Rays Snubbed On MLB's Top 100?
February 26, 2021 19:44 - 41 minutesIn this episode of the Locked On Rays, Kevin Weiss and Ulises Sambrano banter about MLB Network's recent ranking of the Top 100 players in baseball right now. Four Tampa Bay Rays players cracked the list (Randy Arozarena No. 100, Tyler Glasnow No. 96 , Austin Meadows No. 92, Brandon Lowe No. 53.) Are some of these guys ranked too high or too low? And why didn't late-inning reliever Nick Anderson, among others make this list? Also, baseball trivia and "Name That WAR." Visit patreon.com/RaysUnf...
Contract Extension Candidates
February 24, 2021 13:39 - 40 minutesIn this episode of the Locked On Rays podcast, Kevin Weiss and Ulises Sambrano discuss the best contract extension candidates on the Tampa Ray Rays current 40-man roster. Slugger Austin Meadows, on a team-friendly deal? Ace Tyler Glasnow, to be the anchor of the starting rotation for years to come? One of the young prospects without much service time, like Shane McClanahan? Follow the show on Twitter @LockedOnRays Visit patreon.com/RaysUnfiltered for additional Tampa Bay Rays content. Support...
Bearish Projections
February 19, 2021 19:19 - 39 minutesIn this episode of the Locked On Rays podcast, Kevin Weiss and Ulises Sambrano discuss the less-than-stellar win-loss and playoff projections Baseball Prospectus and Fangraphs give the Tampa Bay Rays for the 2021 season. Are they missing something, or are we? Could the Boston Red Sox really finish ahead of the Rays this season in the AL East standings? Also, baseball trivia and "Name That War." Follow the show on Twitter @LockedOnRays Visit patreon.com/RaysUnfiltered for additional Tampa Bay ...
Trading Day
February 17, 2021 21:17 - 41 minutesIn this episode of the Locked On Rays podcast, Kevin and Ulises breakdown the official first day of spring training--whereby the Tampa Bay Rays made a flurry of moves, including trading catching prospect Ronaldo Hernandez to the Boston Red Sox for lefty Jeffrey Springs and righty Chris Mazza; trading righty John Curtiss to the Miami Marlins for first base prospect Evan Edwards; and resigning Oliver Drake. What's to make for all of these moves, and should we be outraged the Rays may have let a...
Over The Hill And Through McHugh
February 15, 2021 16:31 - 41 minutesIn this episode of the Locked On Rays podcast, Kevin and Ulises banter about what they learned from the weekend, focusing on the Tampa Bay Rays signing Collin McHugh and Rich Hill to one-year deals, lefty pitcher Ryan Yarbrough losing his arbitration case, revamped spring training schedules and much, much more. Follow the show on Twitter @LockedOnRays Visit patreon.com/RaysUnfiltered for additional Tampa Bay Rays content. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein...
Collin McHugh Could Be Huge
February 12, 2021 13:47 - 37 minutesIn this episode of the Locked On Rays podcast, Kevin Weiss and Ulises discuss the Tampa Bay Rays' 2021 home game time scheduling changes, Wendy's social media roast, and rumors that veteran RHP Collin McHugh could be brought into the fold (and how much he could contribute as a possible bulk reliever or starter). Also, baseball trivia and "Name That War." Follow the show on Twitter @LockedOnRays Visit patreon.com/RaysUnfiltered for additional Tampa Bay Rays content. Support Us By Supporting Ou...
BONUS EPISODE – Locked On Today – The only 20 minutes you need to be prepared for the day in sports.
February 11, 2021 15:25 - 18 minutesThe latest from Atlanta where they are getting ready to host an NBA All-Star game that players don't want and fans are confused over. LeBron James sends the Lakers into overtime against the Thunder. The Suns ended the Milwaukee Bucks win streak. Karl-Anthony Towns returned for the first time since contracting COVID-19. A 5-team trade in the WNBA. Are the Jets the most interesting NFL team this offseason? Plus, Can the Vikings pull off what the Buccaneers did? It's the Q of the day. Learn more...
So Long, Slegers
February 10, 2021 18:17 - 35 minutesIn this episode of the Locked On Rays Podcast, Kevin and Ulises discuss why the Tampa Bay Rays traded RHP Aaron Slegers, despite the fact that he was quite productive in 2020, not to mention the team will need a stable of bulk pitchers for the 162-game slate. Also, they banter about MLB's health and safety protocols for 2021, which brings back seven-inning doubleheaders and the extra-inning ghost runner rule (which Ulises is not a fan in the least.) Visit patreon.com/RaysUnfiltered for additi...
Could The Rays Sign Ozuna?
February 05, 2021 18:45 - 35 minutesIn this episode of the Locked On Rays podcast, Kevin Weiss and Ulises Sambrano discuss the swirling rumors of the Tampa Bay Rays seeming interest in free agent slugger Marcel Ozuna. Would the penny-pinching team fork up a huge multi-year contract for Ozuna, or is this merely a ploy by his agent (and perhaps the Rays) to drive up his price among other suitors? While probably not likely to happen, here's some food for thought: the Rays currently have a very manageable payroll and could still tr...
Guess Who's Back?
February 03, 2021 17:17 - 41 minutesIn this episode of Locked On Rays, Kevin Weiss and Ulises Sambrano discuss the recent news of veteran right-handed pitcher Chris Archer returning to the Tampa Bay Rays on a one-year, $6.5 million deal. So, what's to be expected from Archer in 2021? Can he return to his old self, or is this mainly a signing to provide some bulk depth and veteran leadership to a young, inexperienced pitching staff? Follow the podcast on Twitter/Instagram @LockedOnRays, and e-mail questions/comments to lockedonr...
Where's The Roof?
January 29, 2021 19:27 - 44 minutesSt. Petersburg unveiled seven options for the 86-acre Tropicana Field site redevelopment. Many of these renderings include a new baseball stadium that's missing one key component--a roof. Kevin and Ulises discuss these proposals and what this means for the Tampa Bay Rays' future in the area, as either a part-time or full-time team. They also discuss the necessity for the Rays to move out of St. Pete entirely, as a new stadium--no matter how pretty or expensive--doesn't solve the attendance cr...
Baseball Hall Of Character?
January 27, 2021 19:51 - 33 minutesIn this episode of the Locked On Rays podcast, Kevin and Ulises discuss Baseball Hall of Fame voting and the surprising news there'll be no inductees this year--the first time that's happened since 2013. This brings up the question of the Hall's so-called character clause, and whether or not that should prevent players like Curt Schilling and Omar Vizquel from getting voted in. Also, is it perhaps time to alter the selection process, and not just have baseball writers--some of whom are long r...
Should MLB Rosters Expand?
January 22, 2021 19:56 - 40 minutesIn this episode of Locked On Rays, Kevin and Ulises reflect on the passing of Hank Aaron, then discuss whether or not MLB rosters need to be expanded for the 2021 season. Tied into that, should MLB have another shortened season in the name of keeping players healthy, safe (and sane). Baseball trivia, also. Follow the podcast on Twitter/Instagram @LockedOnRays, and e-mail questions/comments to [email protected] Visit patreon.com/RaysUnfiltered for additional Tampa Bay Rays content from Ke...
A Spring(er) For The AL East
January 20, 2021 14:04 - 40 minutesIn this edition of the Locked On Rays podcast, Kevin and Ulises break down the Toronto Blue Jays signing All-Star outfielder George Springer to a six-year, $150 million deal and how it effects the Tampa Bay Rays and rest of the AL East. Also, they discuss the Rays plan to open the season with a max capacity of 7,000 fans to start the 2021 season: Are enough safety measures in place? Are you comfortable attending games amid the pandemic? Visit patreon.com/RaysUnfiltered for additional Tampa Ba...
Goobers For Kluber
January 15, 2021 19:25 - 38 minutesThe Tampa Bay Rays were one of many teams that attended RHP Corey Kluber's workout in Palm Beach. Could the Rays be in play for the two-time Cy Young Award Winner, and how much could production could the aging pitcher provide in 2021, if so? Kevin and Ulises discuss all that and more in this Locked On Rays Podcast. Baseball trivia, also. Visit patreon.com/RaysUnfiltered for additional Tampa Bay Rays content from Kevin and Ulises, Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is ...
Talkin' Trades With Aram Leighton (Part 2)
January 13, 2021 16:20 - 33 minutesKevin and Ulises continue their conversation with Locked On MLB Prospects/Locked On Marlins host Aram Leighton to get his read on the 2021 Tampa Bay Rays, Rays pitching prospects, the possibility of a Kevin Kiermaier deal, analyzing the Francisco Lindor trade to the New York Mets and much, much more. Follow the show on Twitter/Instagram @LockedOnRays and e-mail [email protected] Visit patreon.com/RaysUnfiltered for additional Tampa Bay Rays content from Kevin and Ulises, Support Us By Su...
Talkin' Trades With Aram Leighton (Part 1)
January 11, 2021 16:17 - 36 minutesIn this episode of Locked On Rays, Kevin and Ulises bring on Locked On MLB Prospects/Locked On Marlins host Aram Leighton to get an in-depth breakdown of what the Rays got back in the Blake Snell and Jose Alvarado deals. For Snell, the Rays got back RHPs Luis Patino and Cole Wilcox, and catchers Francisco Mejia and Blake Hunt. For Alvarado, the Rays received 1B prospect Dillon Paulson. Some of the talking points: -Grading the Rays' returns on the whole - Patino's potential as a frontline star...
Ramblin' Rays with Sujan Patel
January 08, 2021 15:47 - 49 minutesIt's another Friday edition of Ramblin' Rays, where Kevin and Ulises bring on a listener to co-host the program and talk all things Tampa Bay Rays baseball. Today, Locked On Rays listener Sujan Patel joins us from Orlando, to discuss the Rays offseason so far, expectations for the 2021 season, the Montreal split-city proposal, attending Rays games, excitement of prospects like Wander Franco, the viability of Orlando being considered as a location for MLB expansion and much, much more. Want to...
What If The Rays Stayed Healthy in 2020?
January 06, 2021 13:47 - 34 minutesWould a healthier Tampa Bay Rays squad have won the World Series in 2020? Kevin and Ulises attempt to answer that question, determining which player(s) injuries prevented the team from unleashing its full potential and possibly unseating the Los Angeles Dodgers? You wonder what the Rays could've done if they had a couple more (fully) healthy original starters in the rotation, bullpen and lineup, such as Yonny Chirinos, Jalen Beeks Yandy Diaz and Austin Meadows. Follow show on Twitter/Instagra...
Rays Resolutions
January 04, 2021 13:28 - 30 minutesGiven it's the first Locked on Rays episode of 2021, Kevin and Ulises offer some iNew Year's Resolution ideas for the Tampa Bay Rays in the coming season -- in other words, something(s) they can do or improve upon. Perhaps it's giving ample playing time to the youngsters? Or maybe it's giving a long-term contract extension to a particular player? Visit patreon.com/RaysUnfiltered for additional Tampa Bay Rays content from Kevin and Ulises, Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Bui...
Bonus Episode: A Snelly Trade
December 29, 2020 16:03 - 42 minutesKevin and Ulises get off their proverbial vacation couches to record a bonus episode detailing the recent blockbuster trade that sent lefty ace Blake Snell to the San Diego Padres in return of four young players/prospects (RHPs Luis Patino and Cole Wilcox, catchers Francisco Mejia, Blake Hunt.) While the haul seems good for a few years from now, are the Rays still a playoff contender, or merely a plus-.500 team? (There'll be a whole lot of innings to fill in 2021, among other issues.) We also...
Ramblin' Rays with Rene Rodriguez (Part 2)
December 25, 2020 19:49 - 33 minutesKevin and Ulises continue their Ramblin' Rays conversation with dedicated listener Rene Rodriguez, discussing the origin of his Tampa Bay Rays fandom, his long-time family relationship with former baseball star Tino Martinez, baseball trivia and much, much more! (This is Part 2 of a two-part interview.) Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! The Locked On Rays podcast will see you in 2021! Wanna be a featured guest on the show? E-mail [email protected] Visit patreon.com/RaysUnfiltered for a...
Ramblin' Rays with Rene Rodriguez (Part 1)
December 24, 2020 16:28 - 33 minutesIt's yet another edition of Ramblin' Rays, where Kevin and Ulises bring on a Locked On Rays listener to co-host the program and talk all things Tampa Bay Rays baseball. Today avid listener (and good friend) Rene Rodriguez joins us from Los Angeles via Tampa, to discuss being a Rays/baseball fan in LA, the ongoing Rays stadium situation, his feelings about Stu Sternberg, most memorable moments from the 2020 season, Blake Snell's World Series Game 6 performance and much, much more. (This is par...
End-Of-Year Mailbag
December 23, 2020 14:36 - 50 minutesIn today's episode of the Locked On Rays podcast, Kevin and Ulises close out the year with a mailbag episode, answering all sorts of Rays, baseball and pop culture-related questions. Some of this highlights, among many others, we dive into: -Who should the Rays give a contract extension to next? -Who will be the team's MVP in 2021? -What happens to shortstop Willy Adames once Wander Franco is called up to the big leagues? -What else will the Rays do at catcher to complement Mike Zunino? -What...
Whacky For Wacha
December 21, 2020 19:06 - 43 minutesIn this Locked On Rays episode, Kevin and Ulises break down the Tampa Bay Rays signing veteran righty Michael Wacha to a one-year, $3 million contract to bolster the team's rotation. Is it a solid move, or could the Rays have done better for the money? Can Wacha rebound to his early days with Cardinals, or is his most recent showing with the New York Mets a premonition of a guy who gets hit too hard and allows too many bombs? The boys also get some listener reaction on the signing, present a ...
Ramblin' Rays with Dan Foley
December 18, 2020 14:58 - 52 minutesIt's another Friday edition of Ramblin' Rays, where Kevin and Ulises bring on a listener to co-host the program and talk all things Tampa Bay Rays baseball. Today, Locked On Rays listener Dan Foley joins us from Gainesville, to discuss his transition from a Yankees fan to a Rays fan, the Nate Lowe trade, Mike Zunino's re-signing, the team's starting pitching depth, the split-city proposal, Stu Sternberg, and reliving that oh-so-special 2020 season. If you want to be a guest co-host on a futur...
Talkin' Prospects With Aram Leighton (Part 2)
December 17, 2020 17:27 - 32 minutesIn this episode of the Locked On Rays podcast, Kevin and Ulises are again joined by Locked On MLB Prospects/Locked On Marlins host Aram Leighton to discuss the best/worst farm systems, some prospects around baseball to keep a close eye on, the impact of minor league realignment, the MLB Draft and much, much more. This is Part 2 of a two-part interview. Follow the show on Twitter/Instagram @LockedonRays, e-mail [email protected]. For additional Tampa Bay Rays content from Kevin and Ulises...
Talkin' Prospects With Aram Leighton (Part 1)
December 16, 2020 16:08 - 33 minutesIn this episode of the Locked On Rays podcast, Kevin and Ulises are joined by Locked On MLB Prospects/Locked On Marlins host Aram Leighton to get a rundown of the recent Nate Lowe trade, what makes Wander Franco the game's No. 1 prospect, and other Rays prospects he's bullish on. This is Part 1 of a two-part interview. Part 2 will drop on Thursday. Follow the show on Twitter/Instagram @LockedonRays, e-mail [email protected]. For additional Tampa Bay Rays content from Kevin and Ulises, vi...
Sternberg Needs PR Lessons
December 15, 2020 15:37 - 42 minutesIn this episode of the Locked On Rays podcast, Kevin and Ulises take a look at some recent comments Tampa Bay Rays principal owner Stu Sternberg made to Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times, where he discussed the team's roster, fanbase, attendance and Montreal plan. Many of his comments riled up Rays fans and the online community. Kevin and Ulises also take a look at the Boston Red Sox signing former Rays outfielder Hunter Renfroe to a one-year, $3.1 million deal, plus incentives. (Kevin submi...
There Goes Lowe
December 14, 2020 13:57 - 34 minutesKevin and Ulises take an in-depth look at the Tampa Bay Rays trading 1B Nate Lowe to the Texas Rangers for a trio of young prospects, headlined by 21-year-old catcher/outfielder Heriberto Hernandez. Did the Rays make a smart play, or will Lowe prove them wrong over the next several years? Ulises is bothered by the move, while Kevin is fine, if not pleased, with it. Listen to find out why! Follow the show on Twitter/Instagram @LockedonRays, e-mail [email protected]. For additional Tampa B...
Ramblin' Rays with Anna DiTommaso
December 11, 2020 14:56 - 52 minutesIt's another Friday edition of Ramblin' Rays, where Kevin and Ulises bring on a listener to co-host the program and talk all things Tampa Bay Rays baseball. Today, listener Anna DiTommasso joins us all the way from Dallas, Texas, to discuss the roots of her Rays fandom, attending World Series Game 3 this year, expectations for the team in 2021, her passion for baseball stadiums and her budding website, BaseballBucketList.com, and much, much more! If you want to be a guest co-host on a future ...
2020 Player Reviews: Joey Wendle, Ryan Yarbrough
December 10, 2020 16:32 - 32 minutesKevin and Ulises go through their final 2020 Tampa Bay Rays player review, today looking at the performances of utility infielder Joey Wendle and lefty starter/bulk Ryan Yarbrough Among the talking points: -How Wendle should get more respect for his contributions to the team? -Are you comfortable with Yarbrough being the team's No. 3 starter in 2021? Follow the show on Twitter/Instagram @LockedonRays, e-mail [email protected]. For additional Tampa Bay Rays content from Kevin and Ulises, ...
2020 Player Reviews: Ryan Thompson, Yoshi Tsutsugo
December 09, 2020 16:17 - 39 minutesKevin and Ulises continue their 2020 Tampa Bay Rays player review series, today looking at the performances of reliever Ryan Thompson and 3B/OF/DH Yoshi Tsutsugo. Among the talking points: -Is Thomson ready to become a long-term part of the Rays' "A" bullpen? -How much did the surrounding pandemic affect Tsutsugo's rookie year, and can he live up to his contract in 2021? Follow the show on Twitter/Instagram @LockedonRays, e-mail [email protected]. For additional Tampa Bay Rays content fr...
2020 Player Reviews: Aaron Slegers, Blake Snell
December 08, 2020 14:38 - 38 minutesKevin and Ulises continue their 2020 Tampa Bay Rays player review series, today looking at the performances of pitchers Aaron Slegers and Blake Snell Among the talking points: -What makes Slegers so effective, despite relatively pedestrian "stuff." -How did Snell's increased slider usage allow for a more successful 2020 campaign, compared to 2019? Follow the show on Twitter/Instagram @LockedonRays, e-mail [email protected]. For additional Tampa Bay Rays content from Kevin and Ulises, vis...
Snells Like Trade Season
December 07, 2020 15:11 - 33 minutesIn this episode of the Locked On Rays podcast, Kevin and Ulises take a look at the baseball happenings from the weekend, discussing some unique Blake Snell trade scenarios, Rule 5 Draft possibilities, a minor (but could be major) league pitching signing, and details on the soon-to-open Tampa Baseball Museum. Follow the show on Twitter/Instagram @LockedonRays, e-mail [email protected]. For additional Tampa Bay Rays content from Kevin and Ulises, visit patreon.com/RaysUnfiltered. Support U...
Tender Me Not Surprised
December 04, 2020 13:49 - 36 minutesKevin and Ulises discuss the Tampa Bay Rays decision to tender all seven of its arbitration-elgible players (Tyler Glasnow, Ryan Yarbrough, Jose Alvarado, Yonny Chirinos, Ji-Man Choi, Joey Wendle, Manual Margot), then non-tendering pre-arb reliever Edgar Garcia to open up a spot on the 40-man roster. What does it all mean, and will all thee guys be on the roster come Opening Day? (Remember: a player can be tendered a contract and then traded; these contracts are also non-guaranteed, so one or...
2020 Player Reviews: Austin Meadows, Trevor Richards
December 03, 2020 13:48 - 34 minutesKevin and Ulises continue their 2020 Tampa Bay Rays player review series, today looking at the performances of outfielder Austin Meadows Among the talking points: -Should we be concerned about Meadows' future following a porous 2020 campaign? -What room for improvement is there for Richards, considering his lackluster arsenal? Follow the show on Twitter/Instagram @LockedonRays, e-mail [email protected]. For additional Tampa Bay Rays content from Kevin and Ulises, visit patreon.com/RaysUn...
2020 Player Reviews: Nate Lowe, Manny Margot
December 02, 2020 13:26 - 31 minutesKevin and Ulises continue their 2020 Tampa Bay Rays player review series, today looking at the performances of first baseman Nate Lowe and outfielder Manny Margot. Among the talking points: -Is Lowe ready to be the team's starting first baseman? -Would you be happy as a Rays fan seeing Margot as the team's starting centerfielder, if/when Kevin Kiermaier is traded? Follow the show on Twitter/Instagram @LockedonRays, e-mail [email protected]. For additional Tampa Bay Rays content from Kevi...
2020 Player Reviews: Kevin Kiermaier, Brandon Lowe
December 01, 2020 14:53 - 40 minutesKevin and Ulises continue their 2020 Tampa Bay Rays player review series, today looking at the performances of centerfielder Kevin Kiermaier and second baseman Brandon Lowe. Among the talking points: -Will KK even be on the team come Opening Day 2021? -How does Lowe move past his disastrous postseason at the plate, in 2021 and in future postseason appearances? Follow the show on Twitter/Instagram @LockedonRays, e-mail [email protected]. For additional Tampa Bay Rays content from Kevin an...
2020 Player Reviews: Josh Fleming, Tyler Glasnow
November 30, 2020 14:21 - 36 minutesKevin and Ulises continue their 2020 Tampa Bay Rays player review series, today looking at the performances of pitchers Josh Fleming and Tyler Glasnow Among the talking points: -Can Fleming take charge of a permanent rotation spot in 2021? -Can Glasnow r ramp up to a 150-175 inning campaign after two straight shortened seasons? (One due to injury, the other due, of course, to the pandemic.) Follow the show on Twitter/Instagram @LockedonRays, e-mail [email protected]. For additional Tampa...
Morton's Money
November 25, 2020 14:00 - 36 minutesWelp, veteran starting pitcher Charlie Morton is no longer a Tampa Bay Ray--as he's signed a one- year, $15 million deal to the contending Atlanta Braves. Was a gamble it for the Rays to decline his team option in hopes of bringing him back on a cheaper deal, or is this simply part of a larger scheme to slash-and-dash payroll for the 2021 season (Blake Snell, Kevin Kiermaier, you've been warned...) Uncle Chuck will certainly be missed, and can't blame him for being reunited with the organizat...
2020 Player Reviews: Yandy Diaz, Pete Fairbanks
November 24, 2020 14:38 - 35 minutesKevin and Ulises continue their 2020 Tampa Bay Rays player review series--looking at the performance of corner infielder Yandy Diaz and righty reliever Pete Fairbanks: Among the talking points: -Will Yandy Diaz ever be able to stay healthy for a full season? -Can Pete Fairbanks become "closer" material someday, if he improves his walk rate? Follow the show on Twitter/Instagram @LockedonRays, e-mail [email protected]. For additional Tampa Bay Rays content from Kevin and Ulises, visit patr...
I'm Sorry, But You've Been DFA'd
November 23, 2020 13:38 - 32 minutesIn this episode of the Locked On Rays podcast, Kevin and Ulises take a look at the Tampa Bay Rays recent 40-man roster moves in preparation of the Rule 5 Draft, in which the organization DFA's outfielders Hunter Renfroe and Brian O' Grady, and promoted the following prospects--shortstop Taylor Walls, outfielder Josh Lowe, and righty pitcher Drew Strotman. What does it all mean? And is this just the beginning of many more roster moves to come with contract tenders and the the need for catching...
Ramblin' Rays with Ben Rosa
November 20, 2020 18:39 - 52 minutesIt's another Friday edition of Ramblin' Rays, where Kevin and Ulises bring on a listener to co-host the program and talk all things Tampa Bay Rays baseball. Today, listener Ben Rosa joins us all the way from Los Angeles where he discusses the roots of his Rays fandom, going to L.A. sports bars to watch World Series games as the lone Rays fan, the Game 6 Blake Snell decision, his expectations for the team 2021 and much, much more. If you want to be a guest co-host on a future Ramblin' Rays seg...
2020 Player Reviews: Ji-Man Choi, John Curtiss
November 19, 2020 14:57 - 35 minutesKevin and Ulises proceed with their 2020 Tampa Bay Rays player review series--looking at the performance of lefty 1B Ji-Man Choi and righty reliever John Curtiss. Some of the talking points: -Are Choi's days numbered in Tampa Bay, with the emergence of Nate Lowe, team roster crunch and arbitration? -Can the once no-name Curtiss keep up his surprising performance long-term, and what does he need to improve upon in 2021? Follow the show on Twitter/Instagram @LockedOnRays and e-mail comments/que...
2020 Player Reviews: Diego Castillo, Yonny Chirinos
November 18, 2020 14:50 - 31 minutesKevin and Ulises continue their ongoing 2020 Tampa Bay Rays player review by analyzing the play of reliever Diego Castillo and starter Yonny Chirinos Some of the talking points: -Could Castillo become the team's highest-leverage reliever if 'closer' Nick Anderson doesn't return to form? -Where and how would Chirinos fit into the rotation come 2022, if he safely returns from Tommy John Surgery? Follow the show on Twitter/Instagram @LockedOnRays and e-mail comments/questions to lockedonrays@gma...
2020 Player Reviews: Jalen Beeks, Mike Brosseau
November 17, 2020 13:58 - 40 minutesKevin and Ulises continue their ongoing 2020 Tampa Bay Rays player review by analyzing the play of reliever Jalen Beeks and utility player Mike Brosseau. Some of the talking points: -What's behind the drastic of improvements of Beeks, before he was shut down in late August due to a torn UCL? -Brosseau, one of the many heroes of the regular and postseason, again provides steady production at the plate and throughout the infield/outfield. Is he due for more playing time in 2021 and beyond? Fol...
Baseball History Is Made
November 16, 2020 13:51 - 39 minutesWhat did we learn in baseball this past weekend? A whole heck of a lot. Locked On Rays hosts Kevin and Ulises react to the Miami Marlins hiring the first female/Asian-American general manager, Kim Ng; Rays prospects tearing up the Dominican League; industry concerns about Brendan McKay's shoulder injury; the only scenario where the Rays should part with Erik Neander; and, MLB's considering allowing fan attendance for the 2021 season. Follow the show on Twitter/Instagram @LockedOnRays, and e-m...
Let's Get Scary
November 13, 2020 15:14 - 41 minutesIn recognition of Friday the 13th (in 2020, no less), Kevin and Ulises discuss some of the "scariest" scenarios that would derail the Tampa Bay Rays from having a successful 2021 campaign. Perhaps it's not adding a viable catcher in the offseason? Or, perhaps the injury bug strikes again to the Rays pitching corps? Baseball trivia, also. (Due to some scheduling issues, we plan to continue the traditional "Ramblin' Rays segment with a guest listener next week and beyond). If you'd like to be a...