Locked On Rays- Daily Podcast On The Tampa Bay Rays
Episodes
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...
Road Wins Are Nice (Especially At Fenway)
11 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin and Ulises recap the Tampa Bay Rays thrilling 8-7 victory the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park--the team's first road win of the season. They discu...
Rays Best Aaron Boone's "Savages"
10 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin and Ulises recap the Tampa Bay Rays winning three of four games against the New York Yankees, where they break down Michael Perez's clutch bat, ...
Bronx Bombers Comin' To Town
07 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin and Ulises preview the Tampa Bay Rays' upcoming four-game weekend series vs. the New York Yankees, Yonny Chirinos' injury, pitching strategies a...
Rays Get Shut Out/Prop Bet Update #1
06 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin and Ulises recap the Tampa Bay Rays 5-0 loss to the Boston Red Sox, discussing how the team couldn't capitalize on leadoff hits, Ryan Yarbrough ...
Victory, Finally!
05 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin and Ulises recap the Tampa Bay Rays impressive 5-1 home victory over the Boston Red Sox, Austin Meadows' return, Charlie Morton's solid outing, ...
Takeaways From 10 Games/Red Sox Preview
04 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
With the Rays having a rare off day Monday, Kevin and Ulises discuss some of their observations from their first 10 games, including the need for Aust...
Swept By The Birds
03 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin and Ulises recap the Tampa Bay Rays getting swept by the Baltimore Orioles, which puts the team at under .500 through 10 games. They discuss the...
Outdueled In A Pitcher's Duel
31 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin and Ulises recap the Tampa Bay Rays 2-1 loss to the Atlanta Braves, which included a lefty-lefty pitching duel between Ryan Yarbrough and Max Fr...
Rays "D" Giveth & Taketh Away
30 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin and Ulises review Tampa Bay's 7-4 road loss to the Atlanta Braves, which included a number of defensive errors and shaky outings by the bullpen....
Four Straight, Baby!
29 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin and Ulises recap the Rays' 5-2 victory over the Braves--the team's fourth in a row -- discussing Kevin Kiermaier's heads-up play to lead a rally...
Rays Romp; COVID Hits Miami
28 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin and Ulises recap Tampa Bay's dominating 14-5 victory over the Atlanta Braves-- an all-around showing which included five home runs by the rays o...
Walkin' It Off
27 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin and Ulises recap a Opening Weekend Blue Jays-Rays series that included 6-5 extra-inning walkoff win on Sunday, Ji-Man Choi batting right-handed,...
Happy Opening Day, Finally!
24 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin and Ulises get hyped for tonight's season opener against the Blue Jays in the only way they know how--putting a slew of MLB-related and Rays-rel...
Poche's Injury/Rays Preseason Superlatives
23 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin and Ulises break down a busy MLB news day, including the impact of losing of lefty reliever Colin Poche, who'll miss the 2020 season due to a to...
Let's Hand Out Some MLB Awards...
22 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin and Ulises continue previewing the 60-game 2020 MLB season by discussing who they they think will win the following awards/superlatives in both ...
AL/NL East Preview In 10 Words Or Less
21 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin and Ulises break down the AL/NL East in the most creative way they can--describing each AL/NL East team in 10 words or less. You'll see why they...
WHAT WE LEARNED FROM THE WEEKEND
20 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin and Ulises recap what they learned in the world of MLB over the course of the weekend, including -- who the Rays' opening day starter will be, m...
PUMP UP THE (FAKE) VOLUME
18 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Locked On Rays, Kevin and Ulises open with the news that Rays All-Star Austin Meadows tested positive for COVID-19 and the impact h...
LET'S TAKE SOME OVER/UNDERS
16 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Locked On Rays, Kevin and Ulises open the show with the Rays announcing all games will be televised, how postgame interviews will b...
Is The Rays Pitching Staff Getting Snubbed?
16 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Locked On Rays, Kevin and Ulises take a look at MLB.com's rankings of the top 10 starting rotations and bullpens for the 2020 seaso...
Tyler Glasnow Is Back!
14 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Locked On Rays, Kevin and Ulises react to the Atlanta Braves signing Yasiel Puig, Tyler Glasnow's return from COVID-19, and recent ...
What We Learned From The Weekend
13 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Locked On Rays, Kevin and Ulises discuss some of the key storylines from this past weekend in baseball, including a possible name c...
Our Favorite Baseball Movie Is...
10 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Locked On Rays, Kevin and Ulises venture into a discussion about their favorite baseball movies, also getting some input from liste...
Would The Rays Move To Nashville?
08 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Locked On Rays, Kevin and Ulises discuss recent news of a group trying to lure an MLB franchise to Nashville, Tennessee, what a wou...
MLB's COVID-19 Dilemma
07 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Kevin and Ulises discuss MLB's chaotic July 4 weekend that yielded more player opt-outs, over 30 positive COVID-19 cases and lingerin...
MLB's Toughest Division Is...
03 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
With oddsmakers recently putting out win totals for MLB teams in a 60-game season, Kevin and Ulises discuss which teams are ranked correctly and incor...
Is Baseball Failing Minorities?
01 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Four MLB players have announced they're sitting out this season. Will more follow? Kevin and Ulises discuss that, while reacting to comments from Ian ...
Quirky MLB protocols, Hall of Fame what-ifs & more!
30 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin and Ulises banter about some of MLB's quirky health and safety protocols, then dive into a discussion about former players who could've had Hall...
Tie Goes To The Podcast
26 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Locked On Rays Kevin and Ulises continue to discuss ties in baseball, an intriguing AL East prop bet, possible stat implications fr...
Baseball's Back, Back Again!
25 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin and Ulises react to MLB's 60-game season, how they think the Rays will fare with a compacted schedule, some rules changes and much more!Built Ba...
So, What Now?
22 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin and Ulises react to the breaking news of the MLB players' union voting against the MLB owner's 60-game proposal, then discuss whether or not the...
Let's Replace Rob Manfred
19 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
If you had the power to fire MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred, who would you replace him with? The Locked on Rays crew has some ideas...Baseball trivia, a...
2020 MLB Draft postmortem with Taylor Ward
17 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin and Ulises are joined by Locked On Angels/MLB Draft expert Taylor Ward, to discuss how the Tampa Bay Rays fared in the 2020 MLB Draft, the draft...
Manfred's Madness
16 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
To play baseball or not to play baseball? Seems MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred can't make up his mind. Kevin and Ulises discuss Manfred's latest comment...
Recappin' the 2020 MLB Draft
12 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin and Ulises take a closer look at the Tampa Bay Rays six draft picks from the 2020 MLB Draft, including first-rounders high school righty Nick Bi...
SPECIAL - Locked On's Black Lives Matter Roundtable - 8 Locked On Hosts discuss life as a black man in America
11 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In an eye-opening discussion, Ross Jackson (Locked On Saints) Aaron Freeman (Locked on Falcons) Tony Wiggins (Locked On Jaguars) John Hickman (Locked ...
Mockin' the MLB Draft
10 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin and Ulises dive into the implications of a lost 2020 MLB season (including what they'd miss most), then have an in-depth discussion about tonigh...
Talkin' MLB Draft with Taylor Ward
08 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin and Ulises are joined by Locked On Angels host Taylor Ward to discuss all things MLB Draft--from top prospects to the Tampa Bay Rays draft philo...
Who's Got Most To Prove?
05 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin and Ulises discuss which Rays player(s) has the most to prove in a 2020 season. Also, we talk baseball and trivia with listener Jon Cook, who jo...
No Counter Offer & Archer's Out
04 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Is confidence waning that there'll be an MLB season, given the league rejected the players' 114-game proposal and said it will not present a counterpr...
Are 50 games enough for you?
03 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The Locked On Rays crew first discuss the recent unrest that has hit the United States, then dive into the ongoing labor battle between MLB players an...
Mo Money, Mo MLB Problems
29 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Multiple reports suggest the MLBPA will counter MLB owners with a proposal that calls for 100 games at pro-rated salaries, so does this mean we're in ...
Should 2020 have an asterisk?
28 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The Locked On Rays crew discuss whether records and the world series champ in a condensed 2020 season (if there is one) should come with an asterisk. ...
A step closer to baseball, or not?
27 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The Tampa Bay Rays have begun offering voluntary workouts at the Trop, but the MLP and the MLBPA still aren't close to an agreement. What gives? Will ...
But, what about postgame cellys?
22 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin and Ulises open the show discussing Rays pitching prospect Brent Honeywell forced to undergo a third surgery on his right throwing elbow, and wo...
Baseball Olympics
20 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Is MLB's proposed health and safety protocol in regards to preventing/mitigating COVID-19 feasible, too restrictive, or not stringent enough? Kevin an...
What if Longo never got traded?
18 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
How big of an impact would having Blake Snell sit out an 82-game season? How different would the Rays look today if Evan Longoria was never traded the...
Snell Ya Later
15 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Blake Snell opened his mouth about player pay while playing video games--and it quickly became a national story. Is he right? I...
Interview with Matt Joyce (Part 2)
13 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Ulises and Kevin continue their conversation with former Tampa Bay Rays All-Star/current MLBer Matt Joyce, where he discusses his favorite team he pla...
Interview with Matt Joyce (Part 1)
11 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin and Ulises share a portion of their conversation with former Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Matt Joyce, discussing his Tampa roots, reaching the big ...
Ballin' in Korea
08 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode of Locked On Rays, we recount Carl Crawford's home run in the 2007 All-Star Game, then talk about a former Rays player who's curren...
Watching baseball's greats from a DeLorean
06 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
If you could take a time machine to the past, which baseball greats would you most want to watch? Kevin and Ulises discuss some of the position player...
Snell is a (virtual) champion
04 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Locked On Rays podcast, Kevin and Ulises discuss Blake Snell's virtual baseball championship, baseball player Cameo videos, and...
Best Moments in Rays Franchise History (Part 3)
01 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The Locked On Rays crew continues to discuss the best moments in Tampa Bay Rays franchise history. Also, baseball trivia with a special guest--dedicat...
Best Moments in Rays Franchise History (Part 2)
29 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The Locked On Rays crew continues discussing the best moments in Tampa Bay Rays franchise history. Today's top moments centers around the franchise's ...
Best Moments in Rays Franchise History (Part 1)
27 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week, the Locked On Rays crew will be discussing the best moments in Tampa Bay Rays franchise history. Hint: today's moment actually occurred in ...
Best Rays Moments in 2019 (Part 3)
24 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The Locked On Rays guys continue to discuss m best moments from the Rays 2019 season, including a milestone victory in August against the Red Sox at F...
Best Rays Moments in 2019 (Part 2)
22 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The Locked On Rays guys continue to discuss more of the best moments from the Rays 2019 season. Today they discuss two key September wins, Travis d'Ar...
Best Rays Moments of 2019 (Part 1)
20 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The Locked On Rays crew will be discussing some of the best Tampa Bay Rays moments from the 2019 season. Today they take a look at the team's memorabl...
Best Seasons in Rays History: 2012, 2018
17 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The Locked On Rays crew take a look at the 90-win seasons from 2012 and 2018, which didn't include playoff appearances, but did feature two CY Young A...
Best Seasons in Rays History: 2019
15 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Would a shortened season delegitimize a Rays' World Series? The Locked On Rays discuss that, and take a look back at how special 2019 season, where th...
Best Seasons in Rays History: 2013
13 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The Locked On Rays Crew discuss MLB's latest proposal that could have the 2020 season played in both Arizona and Florida, where the Rays' "Grapefruit ...
Best Seasons in Rays History: 2011
10 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
continue their series of reminiscing the best seasons in Tampa Bay Rays franchise history, taking a look at the 2011 season--which included moments li...
Best Seasons in Rays History: 2010
08 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The Locked On Rays crew discuss a proposal that could have at least a portion, if not all, of the 2020 MLB season played in Arizona. They also continu...
Best Seasons in Rays History: 2008
06 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
For the next two weeks, the Locked On Rays crew will be be breaking down and reminiscing the best seasons in Tampa Bay Rays franchise history. Today, ...
1998 Flashback
03 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The Locked On Rays crew gets nostalgic about the Tampa Bay Rays franchise's first-ever game on April 1, 1998. Baseball trivia, also.Enjoy the show and...
Mock Endorsements of Ex-Rays/MLB Players
02 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The Locked On Rays crew continues their "mock endorsement" series to include Ex-Rays/Devil Rays and general MLB players.Enjoy the show and want to gro...
Mock Endorsements for Rays Players
01 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The Locked On Rays crew has some fun on today's show-- by discussing which products/goods/services current Rays players should have endorsement deals ...
At least we have...some deal
31 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The Locked On Rays crew discuss the details of the agreement between MLB owners and players, the possibility of neutral-site games, more playoff teams...
What we learned from the weekend
30 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The Locked On Rays crew discuss various baseball happenings from the past weekend--such as the MLB & MLBPA deal, the possibility of a shortened MLB Dr...