Rays Your Voice: A Tampa Bay Rays Podcast
263 episodes - English - Latest episode: 5 months ago - ★★★★★ - 22 ratingsFor fans of the Tampa Bay Rays.
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Rays Your Voice: Winter Meetings Preview
November 30, 2023 21:33 - 1 hourBrett Rutherford and Darby Robinson discuss the latest trade rumors, including names like Tyler Glasnow, Randy Arozarena, and Isaac Paredes who have all been mentioned recently. Who is most likely to go and which moves do we expect to see completed before the end of next week's Winter Meetings. X (Twitter): twitter.com/RYVPodcast Patreon: patreon.com/raysyourvoice YouTube: youtube.com/@RaysYourVoice Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Rays Your Voice: Non-tender deadline reactions
November 30, 2023 02:51 - 1 hourBrett Rutherford and Darby Robinson react to the moves made around the league at the non-tender deadline. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Who's on Worst: Cobb
November 10, 2023 04:59 - 1 hourAshley MacLennan and Darby Robinson review Ron Shelton's Cobb (1994) starring Tommy Lee Jones. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Rays Your Voice: Offseason begins, Peter Bendix departs
November 06, 2023 02:20 - 1 hourBrett and Darby break down the Fall Classic and offer their thoughts on how the postseason played out. The offseason got started as soon as the final out was recorded in Arizona, and the Rays have placed six players on outright waivers, on top of losing three players to free agency. To trade or not to trade Tyler Glasnow? While we'd all love to see Glas pitch for the Rays for years to come, it might make financial sense and baseball sense to move on from the injury-prone hurler this offseaso...
Rays Your Voice: ALWC Post-Mortem, State of the Roster with Cole Mitchem
October 09, 2023 01:33 - 1 hourBrett Rutherford and Cole Mitchem close the book on the Rays 2023 season by breaking down what went wrong in the Wild Card series against the Rangers, while highlighting everything that went right during a rollercoaster 99-win season. Then Brett and Cole take a look at the state of the 40-man roster, addressing what moves might come first once the postseason is complete. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Rays Your Voice: ALWC Game 1 Instant Reaction
October 04, 2023 12:09 - 27 minutesBrett Rutherford reacts to the Rays 4-0 loss at home against the Texas Rangers in Game 1 of the AL Wild Card Series. Sleepy offense and sloppy defense allowed the Rangers to take a series lead with a chance to clinch tomorrow at the Trop. Will there be more than 20,000 fans in the stadium with the season on the line? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Rays Your Voice: Postseason Preview
October 02, 2023 14:26 - 1 hourDarby Robinson discusses the end of the regular season, and what's ahead for the Rays as they begin the AL Wild Card Round against the Texas Rangers on Tuesday afternoon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Rays Your Voice: Stadium deal announced, Orioles dash division hopes
September 22, 2023 01:13 - 1 hourBrett Rutherford and Darby Robinson react to the announcement of the deal for a new stadium in St. Petersburg and discuss what it means for the franchise and the future of the Tropicana Field site. Later in the show, they discuss what's left to play for in the regular season after a semi-disappointing series split in Baltimore. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Rays Your Voice: Rays stay hot against the Yankees, and Carl Crawford is inducted into the Rays Hall of Fame
August 29, 2023 15:10 - 58 minutesBrett Rutherford and Darby Robinson discuss an interesting series against the Yankees that saw the benches clear twice in one inning in Sunday's finale. However, cooler heads prevailed, and the Rays took two of three from the cellar dwellers of the AL East. Brett and Darby also discuss some news around the league, including Baltimore losing All-Star closer Felix Bautista with an elbow injury, and the Angels losing two-way phenom Shohei Ohtani. To wrap up the show, Brett and Darby discuss Car...
Rays Your Voice: Shortstop Line of Succession
August 22, 2023 04:22 - 1 hourBrett Rutherford and Darby Robinson discuss the recent Rays injury news, including Shane McClanahan undergoing Tommy John Surgery, Andrew Kittredge returning to the bullpen, and the release of Ryan Thompson. In the second half of the show, Brett and Darby list their 10 shortstops (sans Franco and Walls) that are in the line of succession for the remainder of the season. Their picks give some insight into who might help fill a gap for this season, and who could have a major impact on the team...
Rays Your Voice: Wander Franco placed on the restricted list.
August 15, 2023 14:16 - 32 minutesBrett Rutherford and Danny Russell discuss the serious allegations made against Wander Franco, and how his absence will affect the team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Rays Your Voice: Shane McClanahan to the IL, Curtis Mead to the big leagues
August 07, 2023 14:42 - 59 minutesBrett Rutherford and Darby Robinson discuss a successful road trip for the Rays, who are still trailing the Orioles by three games in the race for the AL East title. Curtis Mead made his big league debut over the weekend, but Brett and Darby discuss what his role will be on the team for the remainder of the season. In more worrying news, Shane McClanahan was placed on the 15-day IL with forearm tightness. At first, Kevin Cash told Rays fans that he wasn't worried, but now we have no choice b...
Rays Your Voice: Trade Deadline Recap
August 03, 2023 19:05 - 1 hourNow that the dust has settled from Tuesday's Trade Deadline, Brett Rutherford and Darby Robinson discuss all of the moves the Rays made, including a surprising splash for starting pitcher Aaron Civale. They also discuss the other moves made around the American League East, and how they will shape this pennant race moving forward. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Rays Your Voice: Will a historically bad month change the Rays' plans ahead of the trade deadline?
July 31, 2023 02:50 - 1 hourBrett Rutherford and Darby Robinson discuss how the month of July has gone so horribly wrong for the Rays, and what it will take to get them back on track and in the race for the AL East title. With the trade deadline just days away, how will the Rays approach it? Are they in the market for any big fish, or will we see some vintage-Rays trades that help them improve on the margins and prepare for next season? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Rays Your Voice: First half review, All-Star Break, second half predictions.
July 10, 2023 14:05 - 1 hourBrett Rutherford and Darby Robinson break down the Rays first half, including an historic start and a mediocre last month or so heading into the All-Star Break. With the All-Star festivities taking place in Darby's home state of Washington, he heads to the Futures Game, Home Run Derby, and Midsummer Classic. Brett and Darby debate whether or not Randy Arozarena has a chance to win this year's Derby. Finally, Brett and Darby 'Rays' their voices and dish out three predictions for the second ha...
Rays Your Voice: Wander Franco benched, Randy Land, trade deadline plans
June 26, 2023 02:59 - 59 minutesBrett Rutherford and Darby Robinson discuss Kevin Cash's decision to bench star shortstop Wander Franco for being a bad teammate, and the effect that could have on the clubhouse and Franco's career. Brett talk about his first experience at the Trop this year, and the expert-marketing idea that is Randy Land. To wrap up the show, Brett and Darby take a look at the starting pitching trade market. Will the Rays add anyone of note before the trade deadline? Learn more about your ad choices. Visi...
Rays Your Voice: Wander Franco is not a headache.
June 05, 2023 02:25 - 1 hourBrett Rutherford and Darby Robinson discuss the return of Tyler Glasnow and the state of the pitching staff with Pete Fairbanks and Josh Fleming recently added to the injured list. As we enter the summer months and have already seen the Rays make one trade to bolster the pen, how many more will they make and what caliber of reliever will they go after? Brett and Darby talk about a recent newspaper article that attempts to portray Wander Franco as a headache in the Rays' clubhouse, but is the...
Rays Your Voice: Glasnow return imminent, and the bullpen needs help
May 23, 2023 03:31 - 1 hourBrett Rutherford and Darby Robinson discuss the imminent return of Tyler Glasnow to the active roster, and where the Rays rotation stands once he is added. The bullpen looks less solidified, but what are the Rays options when it comes to trying to add? It's too early for a big trade, and is going after one of the big-name relievers worth it assuming you'd have to give up a top prospect? Brett and Darby discuss some potential relievers that may be on the market this summer. Learn more about y...
Rays Your Voice: Randy Land, bullpen depth tested, and looking ahead to the All-Star Game
May 08, 2023 10:29 - 51 minutesWith Garrett Cleavinger likely headed to the IL, joining closer Pete Fairbanks, this upcoming stretch of games will be the toughest on the Rays' bullpen. Brett and Jamal discuss how Kevin Cash and Kyle Snyder will manage their relievers, and debate who can come up from AAA to help fill the gaps. To close the show, Brett and Jamal look ahead to this year's All-Star Game in Seattle, guessing which Rays are most likely to represent the American League in the Midsummer Classic. Learn more about y...
Rays Your Voice: Rays beat up on White Sox, upper deck opens for upcoming Yankees series
May 01, 2023 14:44 - 58 minutesBrett Rutherford and Darby Robinson discuss the decision to send Taj Bradley back down to AAA, where the plan is to stretch him out to pitch on four days rest when he had been pitching on five to open the season. While there are claims that the Rays are manipulating his service time, Brett and Darby argue that this is best for Taj's short- and long-term future. The Rays took three of four this weekend from the White Sox, and this episode was recorded before Sunday's rollercoaster game that sa...
Rays Your Voice: Taj Bradley shines, Rays keep winning
April 25, 2023 04:00 - 49 minutesBrett Rutherford and Darby Robinson discuss the emergence of Taj Bradley and what his role will be this season with Jeffrey Springs undergoing Tommy John. They take a look at the makeup of the bullpen and debate whether or not the Rays will need to make some moves this summer to get it ready for the postseason. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Rays Your Voice: Jeffrey Springs out for the year, but can Taj Bradley step up?
April 18, 2023 04:00 - 1 hourBrett Rutherford and Darby Robinson talk about the end of the Rays' historic winning streak, and how their depth will be tested after a major injury to one of their most dominant starting pitchers. In the first true 'Rays Your Voice' segment of the 2023 season, Brett and Darby ponder what it would take to even entertain a trade for Shohei Ohtani this summer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Rays Your Voice: 9-0 start, and Wander Franco is a unicorn.
April 10, 2023 04:00 - 59 minutesBrett Rutherford and Darby Robinson talk about the Rays' historic 9-0 start to the season, led in large part by star shortstop Wander Franco, who is absolutely living up to the hype. They discuss injuries to Jose Siri and Taylor Walls, and how the Rays will fill their spots on the roster. The only negative through nine games was the lone start from Josh Fleming. Brett and Darby debate if there are better options in Durham, and if any of them are worth calling up to fill the #5 spot in the rot...
Rays Your Voice: Opening Day 2023, Randy Arozarena is a global superstar
April 03, 2023 04:00 - 57 minutesBrett Rutherford and Darby Robinson discuss the Rays' opening weekend sweep over the Detroit Tigers, Randy Arozarena's global superstardom, and take a closer look at the construction of the 26-man roster. To end the show, Brett and Darby take some time to honor the life and career of Rays radio broadcaster Dave Wills, who tragically passed away last month. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Who's on Worst: Million Dollar Arm
January 31, 2023 17:08 - 1 hourAshley MacLennan and Darby Robinson review 'Million Dollar Arm' directed by Craig Gillespie and starring Jon Hamm. They also discuss the future of Who's on Worst and the DRaysBay Podcast Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Plan A is now St. Pete, what's Plan B? The Morning After Reaction
January 31, 2023 16:36 - 40 minutesBrett Rutherford and Danny Russell react to the news that St. Pete mayor Ken Welch has selected the Rays/Hines redevelopment plan for the Historic Gas Plant District, and what this next chapter in the stadium saga represents. Brett and Danny also catch up on recent Rays news, including the contract extensions given out to three core players. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Who's on Worst: The Perfect Catch
January 03, 2023 19:38 - 1 hourAshley MacLennan and Darby Robinson review 'The Perfect Catch,' a Hallmark film that we're not quite sure is a baseball movie. While it wasn't as much of a trainwreck as 'The Scout' or 'Ed' the hosts struggle to pick out any memorable moments from this 2017 TV flick. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Rays Your Voice: Rays sign Eflin, what's next? Guest Darby Robinson
December 06, 2022 00:22 - 1 hourBrett Rutherford is joined by Darby Robinson to discuss the Rays signing RHP Zach Eflin and how that might shape the free agent market moving forward. Darby and Brett 'Rays' their voices about the Wander Franco contract extension and what it looks like one year later. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Rays Your Voice: Should we care about the Rule 5 draft? Guest Darby Robinson
November 17, 2022 02:23 - 1 hourBrett Rutherford is joined by Darby Robinson to discuss the recent departure of some of the longest-tenured players on the team, and which up-and-coming prospects replaced them on the 40-man roster. Darby 'Rayses' his voice about the Rule 5 draft, and why we probably shouldn't care about it at all. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Rays Your Voice: Upcoming roster decisions with guest Cole Mitchem
November 03, 2022 01:01 - 1 hourBrett Rutherford is joined by Cole Mitchem to discuss upcoming 40-man roster decisions and potential changes to the Rays coaching staff. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Rays Your Voice: Impending Free Agents, Future Offensive Outlook, guest Darby Robinson
October 23, 2022 22:37 - 1 hourBrett Rutherford is joined by Darby Robinson to debate which Rays free agents, if any, should be brought back for next season and beyond, and if the Rays need to consider reshaping their roster on the position player side of things. Also, after a report that the Rays offered Bryce Harper a one-year, $50 million contract before he signed with the Phillies, they discuss the franchise's overall approach to attracting top-level talent, and how they might continue to chase the big fish moving forw...
2022 Playoff Podcast Series: ALWC Game 2 Instant Reaction
October 08, 2022 23:38 - 1 hourBrett Rutherford, Brian Menéndez, and Ben Whitelaw react on Twitter Spaces to ALWC Game 2, which ended the Rays' season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2022 Playoff Podcast Series: ALWC Game 1 Instant Reaction
October 07, 2022 23:57 - 40 minutesBrett Rutherford, Darby Robinson, and Elijah Flewellen take to Twitter Spaces to react to the 2-1 loss in Game 1 of the Wild Card Series. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2022 Playoff Podcast Series: ALWC Preview
October 06, 2022 03:48 - 1 hourBrett Rutherford is joined by Cole Mitchem (@RaysMetrics) and Darby Robinson to preview the Rays opening postseason series against the Cleveland Guardians. They look at the pitching matchups for the first two games and a potential game three and analyze what Cleveland's strengths and weaknesses are. In the second segment, Brett, Cole, and Darby make their 26-man roster projections. To wrap up the show, they take a look at the entire postseason bracket and make their October predictions. Lear...
Rays Your Voice: Tyler Glasnow returns, Apple TV+ Discussion with Darby Robinson
September 28, 2022 19:43 - 1 hourBrett Rutherford is joined by Darby Robinson to discuss Rays injury news, the vibes surrounding the 2022 season, and the fight to broadcast historic home runs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Rays Your Voice: Picking a Postseason Lineup with Ben Whitelaw
September 19, 2022 00:15 - 1 hourBrett Rutherford is joined by Ben Whitelaw of RBLR Sports to run down all of the Rays news from the last few weeks, discuss which team presents the best matchup for the Rays in the postseason, and who we would put in the starting lineup in Game 1 of the Wild Card Round. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Who's on Worst: Major League II
September 17, 2022 01:35 - 1 hourAshley MacLennan and Darby Robinson review Major League II, the sequel to the classic starring Charlie Sheen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Rays Your Voice: Tyler Glasnow extended, Wander Franco suffers setback
August 30, 2022 01:24 - 50 minutesBrett Rutherford discusses the Tyler Glasnow contract extension, the Wander Franco injury setback, and what the Rays need to do to win home-field in the Wild Card race. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Rays Your Voice: Drew Rasmussen dances with perfection, guest Cole Mitchem
August 15, 2022 03:27 - 1 hourBrett Rutherford is joined by Cole Mitchem to break down Drew Rasmussen's perfect game bid, and what he's meant to the Rays since he transitioned to the starting rotation. Brett and Cole also discuss Shane McClanahan's place in the AL Cy Young race, and if he has the chance to be the third player in franchise history to win the award. They also discuss some prospects who have shined and some who have disappointed this season, and what that means for the upcoming 40-man roster crunch. To end t...
Rays Your Voice: R.J. Anderson of CBS Sports joins the show to review the MLB Trade Deadline
August 07, 2022 20:03 - 59 minutesBrett Rutherford is joined by R.J. Anderson of CBS Sports to review all of the big trades that went down last week, including a couple of outfield reinforcements for the Tampa Bay Rays. While the Nationals are probably the losers of the deadline after trading away superstar outfielder Juan Soto, do any of the players they acquired have the chance to make even a fraction of the impact that Soto did on their big league club? We also look around the division to see how the Rays' rivals loaded up...
Rays Your Voice: Trade Deadline Preview with Darby Robinson and Elijah Flewellen
August 01, 2022 03:11 - 1 hourBrett Rutherford is joined by Darby Robinson and Elijah Flewellen to preview the August 2nd Trade Deadline, discuss what moves could be made around the league, and how the Rays can continue to improve their big league roster even after the addition of David Peralta. Also, how are new players like Christian Bethancourt, Roman Quinn, and Yu Chang doing in the absence of Rays stars? Who has the best chance of staying on the roster the rest of the way? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit meg...
Rays Your Voice: FIRST HALF REVIEW with Guest Darby Robinson
July 19, 2022 04:58 - 1 hourBrett Rutherford is joined by Darby Robinson to review the first half of the season, react to the Rays' first-round draft pick, and 'Rays' their voices about a number of different topics surrounding the game, including a potential Juan Soto trade. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Rays Your Voice: Injuries and All-Star(s), with Guest Ben Whitelaw
July 11, 2022 03:31 - 1 hourBrett Rutherford is joined by Ben Whitelaw of RBLR Sports to discuss how the Rays are managing the newest wave of injuries, how they might look to improve the roster before the trade deadline, and why Shane McClanahan was deserving of an All-Star selection (and who else may be too). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Rays Your Voice: Processing Losing as a Fan, with guest Ian Malinowski
June 28, 2022 04:12 - 56 minutesBrett Rutherford is joined by Ian Malinowski to talk about Isaac Paredes, the return of Wander Franco, and pitcher usage as we enter the month of July. To end the show, Ian 'Rayses' his voice about how fans should process losing, especially when the expectations are so high. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Rays Your Voice: Explaining Jeffrey Springs with Guest Austin Reimann
June 20, 2022 02:41 - 48 minutesBrett Rutherford is joined by DRB Writer Austin Reimann to discuss what makes Jeffrey Springs a successful starting pitcher, who may get a cup of coffee in the big leagues this week, and why Rays fans should have faith in another "transition year." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Who's on Worst: Ed (Take Me In to the Ballgame Crossover, feat. Ellen Adair and Eric Gilde)
June 15, 2022 04:00 - 2 hoursAshley MacLennan, Darby Robinson, and Brett Rutherford are joined by Ellen Adair and Eric Gilde, the hosts of Take Me In to the Ballgame (A podcast that reviews baseball movies on the 20-80 scouting scale) to review Ed. While Ed has already been reviewed on their show, The Who's on Worst crew had to suffer through the summer film starring Matt LeBlanc for the first time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Rays Your Voice: Pride Night, Andrew Kittredge TJS, and Shane Baz's return with guest Danny Russell
June 14, 2022 03:49 - 1 hourBrett Rutherford is joined by DRaysBay Managing Editor Danny Russell to catch up on the latest in Rays baseball. Danny addresses Pride Night, which saw multiple Rays players opt out of wearing Pride-themed uniforms, and how the organization could have better handled the situation. Brett shares his concerns about prospects who were expected to take on a bigger role this season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Rays Your Voice: Shane Baz return on the horizon? Guest Darby Robinson
June 06, 2022 04:18 - 1 hourBrett Rutherford is joined by Darby Robinson to talk about the potential addition of Shane Baz to an already productive Rays rotation. With the offense lagging behind, is there anyone in Durham that deserves a shot to improve the lineup? Brett and Darby wrap up the show by 'Raysing' their voices about Yandy Diaz, and what it would take to send him to the All-Star Game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Who's on Worst: Little Big League
May 31, 2022 12:21 - 1 hourAshley MacLennan and Darby Robinson review 'Little Big League,' directed by Andrew Scheinman, and starring Luke Edwards and Timothy Busfield. The connections between this film and 'Rookie of the Year' are obvious, but at their heart, these are two very different movies. Ashley and Darby break down why this is one of our most enjoyable reviews yet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Rays Your Voice: Reid Detmers no-hits the Rays, and Brett talks TV
May 12, 2022 03:03 - 52 minutesBrett Rutherford recaps the Rays' 10-game West Coast road trip and 'Rayses' his voice about the current television landscape in Major League Baseball. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices