Locked On Rays- Daily Podcast On The Tampa Bay Rays
Episodes
Ramblin' Rays with Sujan Patel
08 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It'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 bas...
What If The Rays Stayed Healthy in 2020?
06 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Would 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...
Rays Resolutions
04 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Given 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 sea...
Bonus Episode: A Snelly Trade
29 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin and Ulises get off their proverbial vacation couches to record a bonus episode detailing the recent blockbuster trade that sent lefty ace Blake ...
Ramblin' Rays with Rene Rodriguez (Part 2)
25 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin and Ulises continue their Ramblin' Rays conversation with dedicated listener Rene Rodriguez, discussing the origin of his Tampa Bay Rays fandom,...
Ramblin' Rays with Rene Rodriguez (Part 1)
24 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It'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 ...
End-Of-Year Mailbag
23 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In 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 an...
Whacky For Wacha
21 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In 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...
Ramblin' Rays with Dan Foley
18 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It'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 bas...
Talkin' Prospects With Aram Leighton (Part 2)
17 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In 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 di...
Talkin' Prospects With Aram Leighton (Part 1)
16 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In 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 ru...
Sternberg Needs PR Lessons
15 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In 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 ...
There Goes Lowe
14 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin 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-...
Ramblin' Rays with Anna DiTommaso
11 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It'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 bas...
2020 Player Reviews: Joey Wendle, Ryan Yarbrough
10 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin and Ulises go through their final 2020 Tampa Bay Rays player review, today looking at the performances of utility infielder Joey Wendle and left...
2020 Player Reviews: Ryan Thompson, Yoshi Tsutsugo
09 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin and Ulises continue their 2020 Tampa Bay Rays player review series, today looking at the performances of reliever Ryan Thompson and 3B/OF/DH Yos...
2020 Player Reviews: Aaron Slegers, Blake Snell
08 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin and Ulises continue their 2020 Tampa Bay Rays player review series, today looking at the performances of pitchers Aaron Slegers and Blake SnellA...
Snells Like Trade Season
07 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In 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 ...
Tender Me Not Surprised
04 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin and Ulises discuss the Tampa Bay Rays decision to tender all seven of its arbitration-elgible players (Tyler Glasnow, Ryan Yarbrough, Jose Alvar...
2020 Player Reviews: Austin Meadows, Trevor Richards
03 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin and Ulises continue their 2020 Tampa Bay Rays player review series, today looking at the performances of outfielder Austin MeadowsAmong the talk...
2020 Player Reviews: Nate Lowe, Manny Margot
02 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin and Ulises continue their 2020 Tampa Bay Rays player review series, today looking at the performances of first baseman Nate Lowe and outfielder ...
2020 Player Reviews: Kevin Kiermaier, Brandon Lowe
01 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin and Ulises continue their 2020 Tampa Bay Rays player review series, today looking at the performances of centerfielder Kevin Kiermaier and secon...
2020 Player Reviews: Josh Fleming, Tyler Glasnow
30 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin and Ulises continue their 2020 Tampa Bay Rays player review series, today looking at the performances of pitchers Josh Fleming and Tyler Glasnow...
Morton's Money
25 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Welp, 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 Bra...
2020 Player Reviews: Yandy Diaz, Pete Fairbanks
24 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin and Ulises continue their 2020 Tampa Bay Rays player review series--looking at the performance of corner infielder Yandy Diaz and righty relieve...
I'm Sorry, But You've Been DFA'd
23 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In 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 Rul...
Ramblin' Rays with Ben Rosa
20 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It'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 bas...
2020 Player Reviews: Ji-Man Choi, John Curtiss
19 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin 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 J...
2020 Player Reviews: Diego Castillo, Yonny Chirinos
18 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin and Ulises continue their ongoing 2020 Tampa Bay Rays player review by analyzing the play of reliever Diego Castillo and starter Yonny ChirinosS...
2020 Player Reviews: Jalen Beeks, Mike Brosseau
17 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin and Ulises continue their ongoing 2020 Tampa Bay Rays player review by analyzing the play of reliever Jalen Beeks and utility player Mike Brosse...
Baseball History Is Made
16 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
What 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 fir...
Let's Get Scary
13 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In 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 f...
2020 Player Reviews: Nick Anderson; Randy Arozarena
12 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin and Ulises continue their ongoing 2020 Tampa Bay Rays player review by looking at the play of reliever Nick Anderson and outfielder Randy Arozar...
2020 Player Reviews: Willy Adames; Jose Alvarado
11 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin and Ulises start their annual Tampa Bay Rays player review series, where they take a look and break down the play of each impactful player on th...
2020 Prop Bet Results
10 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Locked On Rays podcast, Kevin and Ulises revisit and tally the many baseball prop bets they made and disagreed on during the 20...
Cheaters Find Gigs After All
09 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Locked On Rays podcast, Kevin and Ulises discuss the lack of transparency of MLB's system for punishment and how easily known c...
Ramblin' Rays with Samuel Bayliss
06 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It'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 bas...
Baseball America Whiffs 2024 Prognosis
05 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Baseball America recently released ioutlook on what the Tampa Bay Rays' starting lineup and pitching rotation will look like...in 2024!And we have som...
Worth The Cash?
04 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin and Ulises discuss the BBWAA awards, where Tampa Bay Rays manger Kevin Cash is a finalist for the AL Manager of the Year. Will he finally win it...
Death By A Thousand Whiffs
03 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Locked On Rays, Kevin and Ulises analyze the Tampa Bay Rays' looming flaw--strikeouts and strikeout rate--and how it prevented them...
Hot Stove? More Like Crock-Pot
02 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Well, the 2020 MLB season is over, but the baseball drama isn't over by any means. The Tampa Bay Rays wasted no time in making a bevy of roster moves ...
Ramblin' Rays with Chase Ross
30 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It'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 bas...
Blake's Beef
29 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin and Ulises continue to stew on the Tampa Bay Rays's disappointing World Series Game 6 loss, in which Blake Snell was preemptively removed from t...
A Snelly Decision
28 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Welp, the Tampa Bay Rays memorable, miraculous 2020 season has come to an end--since the team lost 3-1 to the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 6 of the Wor...
We've Got Mail! (World Series Edition)
27 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin and Ulises go to the "mailbag" to answer some baseball questions from Locked On Rays listeners, which includes revisiting the Chris Archer trade...
World Series Gives Us Mood Swings
26 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin and Ulises recap the Tampa Bay Rays' buzzkill 4-2 Game 5 loss--putting the team in a 3-2 deficit to the Los Angeles Dodgers for the 2020 World S...
Ramblin' Rays with Joseph Owen
23 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It'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 bas...
Bonus Episode: Jeff Odom, Live from Globe Life Field
22 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Locked On Rays host Kevin Weiss chats with longtime friend Jeff Odom, who was in attendance at Globe Life Field for World Series Game 2. Jeff discusse...
Snell. Lowe. Wendle. 'Nuff Said.
22 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The Tampa Bay Rays square up the World Series at a game apiece, defeating the Los Angeles Dodgers 6-4 in a contest where the team's franchise cornerst...
Rays Crash Against Kershaw
21 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In World Series game 1, the Tampa Bay Rays were systematically outhit, outpitched, out fielded, and even out managed when Kevin Cash decided to leave ...
Well Hello Again, World Series
20 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin and Ulises first get a World Series breakdown of the Los Angeles Dodgers from Jeff Snider and Vince Samperio from the Locked On Dodgers podcast,...
World Series Bound!
19 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Following an intense and emotional seven-game ALCS, the Tampa Bay Rays are headed back to the World Series for the first time since 2008, where they'l...
Ramblin' Rays with Carlos Herrera
16 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On another Friday edition of the Locked On Rays podcast, Kevin and Ulises are joined by listener Carlos Herrera to recap the Tampa Bay Rays' ALCS Game...
The Clinch Awaits...
15 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Even with the Tampa Bay Rays' 4-2 loss to the Houston Astros in ALCS Game 4, Kevin has several positives from the (Austin Meadows driving the ball, Ra...
One Win Away From Arlington
14 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin and Ulises recap another whirlwind Tampa Bay Rays game, where they defeat the Houston Astros 5-2 in ALDS Game 3 and are just one win away from r...
Margot's Show
13 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin and Ulises recap yet another entertaining (and stress-inducing) Tampa Bay Rays playoff win--as they narrowly defeat the Houston Astros 4-2 in AL...
Rays 'Steal' Series Lead
12 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The Tampa Bay Rays are off to a good start in the 2020 ALCS, defeating the Houston Astros in a nail-biting 2-1 game that featured scrappy pitching, cl...
Ramblin' Rays with Austin Holloway
09 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin and Ulises are joined by Locked On Rays listener Austin Holloway to recap the Tampa Bay Rays' 5-1 loss last night to the New York Yankees to for...
Call 'Em Tampa Bay Bombers
08 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The Tampa Bay Rays down the New York Yankees 8-4 in ALDS Game 3--meaning they're one win away from advancing to the Championship Series. Kevin and Uli...
Rays Out-Savage Yankees
07 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin and Ulises break down the Tampa Bay Rays' tight-knit 7-5 win over the New York Yankees, squaring the ALDS 1-1, and featuring big contributions u...
It's Just One Game
06 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Yes, the Tampa Bay Rays lost 9-3 to the New York Yankees in Game 1 of the ALDS. But, Kevin and Ulises aren't in panic mode yet-- as the the game wasn'...
Hello Again, ALDS
05 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin and Ulises preview all the NLDS and ALDS series, including, of course, the primetime showdown between the Tampa Bay Rays and New York Yankees pl...
Ramblin' Rays with Melissa Herrera
02 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Locked On Rays, Kevin and Ulises talk all things Tampa Bay Rays with longtime listener Melissa Herrera, touching on the team's play...
Rays Take Ryu
01 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin and Ulises recap the Tampa Bay Rays' dominating 8-2 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays, and sweeping their way into the ALDS in San Diego. They ...
Blake Is Back
30 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin and Ulises recap the Tampa Bay Rays nail-biting 3-1 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays in the best-of-three first round series, which featured a...
MLB Playoffs Begin Today!
29 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Locked On Rays, Kevin and Ulises offer their first round playoffs picks--including a couple upsets they think will advance to the n...
Riding Momentum, Broadcast Blunders & More
28 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin and Ulises recap the Tampa Bay Rays' impressive three-game home sweep of the Philadelphia Phillies, finishing the 2020 regular season with an AL...
Playing For Seeding/Listener Trivia
25 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin and Ulises break down the Tampa Bay Rays upcoming three-game series against the Philadelphia Phillies, and why it could provide a good tuneup fo...
Clinches, Confetti, Celebration!
24 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin and Ulises break down the Tampa Bay Rays' AL East-clinching 8-5 victory over the New York Mets, which included a superb pitching performance fro...
Rays Get Lugo'd
23 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin and Ulises recap the Tampa Bay Rays' 5-2 loss to the New York Mets at the hands of Seth Lugo, discussing pitcheer Blake Snell's pitch counts and...
How To Beat A Cy Young 101
22 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin and Ulises recap the Tampa Bay Rays nail-biting 2-1 victory over the New York Mets, and finding a way to overcome a multi-time NL Cy Young winne...
Four Outta Five Ain't Bad
21 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin and Ulises review the Tampa Bay Rays solidly taking four of five games from the Baltimore Orioles, discussing the team's exorbitant batter strik...
Playoffs, Baby!
18 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Your Tampa Bay Rays are playoff bound, for the second year in a row! Kevin and Ulises discuss how the team got there, and break down how they won in d...
K's Don't Get W's
17 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin and Ulises recap the Tampa Bay Rays' disappointing 4-2 extra-inning loss to the Washington Nationals, which included too many strikeouts, too ma...
Rays Ball Anibal
16 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin and Ulises review the Tampa Bay Rays impressive 6-1 victory over the Washington Nationals, which included the return of the Opener strategy, a v...
Do Analytics Like Willy's D?
15 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin and Ulises have an in-depth debate on whether Willy Adames is a good defender at shortstop (various analytics metrics have given him negative ma...
Adames Eyes The Trop
14 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin and Ulises recap the Tampa Bay Rays' so-so four-game weekend split of the Boston Red Sox Sox, what a dry postseason celebration should look like...
The Skid Continues...
11 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin and Ulises recap the Tampa Bay Rays' 4-3 loss to the Boston Red Sox--the team's third straight loss and fourth in five games. Is it time to be c...
Welcome To Title Town?
10 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin and Ulises take a look at what the MLB playoffs would look like if the season ended today. (Can you believe we're less than three weeks from pos...
Reelin' In DC
09 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It's been a while since the Tampa Bay Rays were swept (or even lost a series for that matter). Kevin and Ulises provide some perspective to the team l...
Rays Get Scherzer'd
08 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin and Ulises recap the Tampa Bay Rays 6-1 loss to the Washington Nationals, at the hands of three-time Cy Young winner and future Hall of Famer Ma...
Takeaways From Labor Day Weekend
07 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The Tampa Bay Rays continue their impressive ways, winning a hard-fought weekend series over the Miami Marlins to improve their record to an AL-best 2...
Mailbag Shenanigans!
04 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We've got mail! Sort of. The Tampa Bay Rays had an off day Thursday, so Kevin and Ulises took the time to answer a slew of e-mail and Twitter question...
Hey Yanks, Daddy's Home!
03 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Through the ongoing nonsense between the Tampa Bay Rays and New York Yankees, one thing matters: SCOREBOARD. The Rays win in the Bronx 5-2, taking the...
Bean Ball Savages
02 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The ongoing drama and hatred between the Tampa Bay Rays and the New York Yankees came to a head after Masahiro Tanaka intentionally beaned Joey Wendle...
Trade Deadline Autopsy
01 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Your Tampa Bay Rays win again--but Kevin and Ulises direct much of their focus on the team's trade deadline activity, or lack thereof. A fun debate fo...
Rays Keep Sweeping (And Trading)
31 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin and Ulises recap the Tampa Bay Rays impressive sweep over the Miami Marlins, giving the team the best record in the American League. How have th...
Rays Don't Play, But Make A Surprising Trade
28 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Locked On Rays, Kevin and Ulises discuss the decision behind the Tampa Bay Rays not having a game yesterday amid the current social...
Another Clutch Win/Trade Wish Lists
27 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Locked On Rays, Kevin and Ulises recap the Rays 4-2 victory over the Baltimore Orioles, which included shoddy defense but clutch po...
Another Win, Another Injury
26 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin and Ulises open the show discussing Lucas Giolito's no-hitter against the Rays favorite trade partner (Pittsburgh Pirates), then break down Rays...
Rays Impress Through Midpoint/D-Rob's New Home
25 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin and Ulises recap the Tampa Bay Rays 6-4 loss to the Toronto Blue Jays, resulting in a split of the four-game wraparound series. Despite the loss...
Fleming Debuts While IL Grows
24 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Locked On Rays, Kevin and Ulises recap the Tampa Bays Rays' taking two of three close games from the Toronto Blue Jays, lefty pitch...
Get Ya Brooms Ready
21 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin and Ulises recap the Tampa Bay Rays three-game road sweep of the New York Yankees, completing a 9-1 road trip and putting the team all alone in ...
Creepin' On The Yanks
20 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin and Ulises recap the Tampa Bay Rays 4-2 road victory over the New York Yankees--putting the team within a half-game for the top spot in the AL E...
Rays Defeat Tanaka's Yankees/Tatis-Gate!
19 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Locked On Rays, Kevin and Ulises discuss the Tampa Bay Rays' solid 6-3 road win over the New York Yankees--they Rays finally bested...
Prop Bet Update No.2/Yankees Preview
18 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Locked On Rays podast, Kevin and Ulises provide an update on the various prop bets they did agree upon before the season and se...
Rays' Winning Ways Continue
17 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Locked OnRays, Kevin and Ulises discuss the Tampa Bay Rays taking two of three games from the Toronto Blue Jays at Triple-A ballpar...
Welcome To Tropicana North
14 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin and Ulises review the Tampa Bay Rays' dismantling the Boston Red Sox 17-8 to complete a four-game sweep and run the team's winning streak to six...
We Asked For Dingers. The Rays Obliged.
13 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin and Ulises recap the Tampa Bay Rays' 9-5 victory over the Boston Red Sox, carried by the team's four home runs and a stellar outing by lefty Bla...
Rays Keep Hitting, But So Does The Injury Bug
12 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin and Ulises review the Tampa Bay Rays'a 8-2 victory over the Boston Red Sox, where the bats come alive again in the team's fourth straight victor...