Locked On Rays- Daily Podcast On The Tampa Bay Rays

Reliving Game 162

27 Mar 2020

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The Locked On Rays crew gets nostalgic about Game 162--the greatest night in Tampa Bay Rays history. Opening Day baseball trivia, also.Enjoy the show ...

These Rays were forgettable, but good

26 Mar 2020

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Who are some of the most forgettable names in Rays history that actually put up a good season or two with the team? Kevin and Ulises discuss that and ...

TB in TB & "Over the Hill" Rays

25 Mar 2020

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In celebration of legendary quarterback Tom Brady signing with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Kevin and Ulises discuss the Rays best "Over the Hill" free a...

Our All-Time Position Players List--with a twist

24 Mar 2020

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After Rays pitcher Blake Snell (and us, too) released his "All-Time Pitching Staff," we figured we do the same with position players -- a combination ...

Our All-Time Pitchers List--with a twist

23 Mar 2020

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So Rays pitcher Blake Snell released his "All-Time Pitchers" list on Twitter, so the Locked On Rays guys figured they'd compile a list of their own--a...

Red Sox-Rays Crossover

20 Mar 2020

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For this week, we'll be doing 'crossover' episodes with other AL East hosts on the Locked On Podcast Network. Today, we're joined by Gabrielle Starr, ...

Yankees-Rays Crossover

19 Mar 2020

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For this week, we'll be doing 'crossover' episodes with other AL East hosts on the Locked On Podcast Network. Today, we're joined by Stacey Gotsulias,...

Blue Jays-Rays Crossover

18 Mar 2020

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For this week, we'll be doing our AL East division series crossover podcast episodes. Today, we're joined by A.J. Andrews, host of the Locked On Blue ...

Orioles-Rays Crossover

17 Mar 2020

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The rest of this week we'll be doing our AL East division series crossover podcast episodes. Today, we're joined by Connor Newcomb, host of the Locked...

We Have Baseball Flu

16 Mar 2020

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In this episode of Locked On Rays, Kevin and Ulises discuss the impact of the coronavirus on the 2020 MLB season, Manny Ramirez's odd behavior, Trevor...

Blue Jays soaring?

13 Mar 2020

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In this episode of Locked On Rays, Kevin and Ulises take a quick look at how good the AL East-rival Blue Jays could be this year, answer some listener...

Rankings On Rankings

12 Mar 2020

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In this episode of Locked On Rays, Kevin and Ulises discuss ESPN's rankings of the top 100 MLB players for 2020, and some player ratings for MLB The S...

Are you jealous?

11 Mar 2020

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In this episode of Locked On Rays, Kevin and Ulises banter about Christian Yelich's $200 million contract extension with the small-market Brewers, why...

Will the rival Red Sox finish under .500; Austin Meadows extension talks heating up

10 Mar 2020

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Kevin and Ulises banter about how and why the Red Sox are destined for a down year, then discuss a report that their is mutual interest between the Ra...

What we learned from the weekend

09 Mar 2020

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In this episode of the Locked On Rays podcast, Kevin and Ulises have their recurring Monday segment, "What we learned from the weekend."Some of the ta...

Halfway through spring training, things are going pretty well

06 Mar 2020

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In this episode of Locked On Rays, Kevin and Ulises give their impressions of the Rays as the team has reached the spring training midway point. Baseb...

A classmate, a gambler, and promotions

05 Mar 2020

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In this episode of Locked On Rays, Kevin and Ulises discuss:-Jose Bautista's quest to make a comeback as a two-way player and if the Rays should sign ...

Will the Rays win the AL East?

04 Mar 2020

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In this episode of the Locked On Rays podcast, Kevin and Ulises discuss how close they think the Rays have a good shot to win the AL East, even with h...

We've got mail!

03 Mar 2020

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In this episode of Locked On Rays, Kevin and Ulises answer some mailbag questions from listeners, including an interesting hypothetical that would put...

What we learned this weekend

02 Mar 2020

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Kevin and Ulises recap various Rays-related news and noteworthy stories with their "What We Learned" Monday segment. Among them: Spring training score...

Who will get a long-term extension this spring?

28 Feb 2020

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In this episode of Locked On Rays, Kevin and Ulises discuss which Rays player is most likely to get a long-term contract extension sometime this sprin...

How would Rays players fare in NFL Combine drills?

27 Feb 2020

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With the NFL Scouting Combine going on this week, Kevin ad Ulises ponder how they think some current Tampa Bay Rays players would fare in the various ...

2-way players; top-10 MLB teams & more

26 Feb 2020

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In this episode of Locked On Rays, Kevin and Ulises break down the potential impact of the new two-way player role and if/when Brendan Mckay will qual...

Ulises experiences Port Charlotte; should the Rays sign Yasiel Puig?

25 Feb 2020

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In this episode of the Locked On Rays podcast, we banter about Ulises' first spring training game experience at Charlotte Sports Park, then dive into ...

(Spring) baseball is back!

24 Feb 2020

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In this episode of Locked On Rays, Kevin and Ulises offer their takeaways from the first weekend of Spring Training games in the books.Enjoy the show ...

PECOTA doesn't like the Rays

21 Feb 2020

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Baseball Prospectus' PECOTA projection system says the Rays will only win 87 games this season? Do the computers know something we don't? Kevin and Ul...

Could Rays attendance increase this year?

20 Feb 2020

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The Tampa Bay Rays unveiled several new ticket promotions that make going to a regular season home game more appealing than, perhaps, ever. Kevin and ...

No (paper) ticket for you!

19 Feb 2020

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The Tampa Bay Rays are now ticketless and cashless at the Trop--is this really that good for the fan experience going forward? Kevin and Ulises discus...

More unnecessary MLB rules? Plus, a way to speed up lopsided games

18 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Should the new 26-man roster have a maximum pitcher limit? Are the new 28-man roster limits for September too drastic a change from previous years? Ke...

Is the three-batter minimum rule necessary?

17 Feb 2020

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Is MLB's new three-batter minimum rule requires both starters and relievers to face at least three batters (or pitch until the inning is over) before ...

KK's new swing

14 Feb 2020

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Rays centerfielder Kevin Kiermaier says he's revamped his swing and "the best is yet to come." Do we believe him? Baseball trivia, also.Enjoy the show...

Watch 'em in spring training

13 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

With Rays spring training getting underway, Kevin and Ulises take a look at two players they're most intrigued to watch down in Port Charlotte. (Hint:...

Expanded playoffs?? Are you kidding me??

12 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Major League Baseball is considering an expansion and major overhaul to its playoff format--let's talk about it!Enjoy the show and want to grow your b...

We've got mail

11 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Locked On Rays, Kevin and Ulises answer e-mails, tweets and messages from Rays fans--with questions on the split-city proposal, the...

An eventful weekend for Rays fans

10 Feb 2020

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In this episode of Locked On Rays, Kevin and Ulises recap their day at Rays Fan Fest, then break down a weekend trade that sent reliever Emilio Pagan ...

Manfred's mind on Montreal

07 Feb 2020

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In this episode of Locked on Rays, Kevin and Ulises discuss a Tampa Bay Times report that quotes MLB commissioner Rob Manfred saying the Rays' two-sis...

Even with promotions and giveaways, the Rays are strategic

06 Feb 2020

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In this episode of Locked On Rays, Kevin and Ulises continue to discuss the impact of the Rays exec James Click leaving for the Houston Astros, then o...

The AL East just got easier

05 Feb 2020

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In this episode of Locked on Rays, Kevin and Ulises analyze the impact of the blockbuster deal that sent Mookie Betts and David Price from the Boston ...

Ticket deal controversy, more Fan Fest deets & more

04 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Are the Rays trying to self-sabotage their attendance this year and beyond? Kevin and Ulises offer a theory on that, and also discuss some more detail...

Baseball's Super Bowl

03 Feb 2020

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In this episode of Locked On Rays, Kevin and Ulises discuss which MLB event is most comparable to the Super Bowl. In other words, what generates the m...

So long Rays, hello Marlins?

31 Jan 2020

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With the Rays stadium saga and split-city proposal again in the news (and social media), Kevin and Ulises try to help Rays fans select a "Sister franc...

Rays threaten St. Pete; retired Rays ace trying to make comeback

30 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Kevin and Ulises discuss a news report from the Tampa Bay Times that the Rays are threatening to block redevelopment at the Trop site, as a measure to...

Fan Fest details, mic'd up umpires & more

29 Jan 2020

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In this episode of Locked On Rays, Kevin and Ulises banter about some of the activities and events happening at the Feb. 11 Rays Fan Fest, such as whi...

The merits and drawbacks of universal DH

28 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

News reports suggest the MLB is considering instituting a universal designated hitter rule (adding it to the NL) as soon as the 2021 season. Is it goo...

Bounceback position players

27 Jan 2020

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Which Rays position players are most poised for a bounce-back season in 2020? Kevin and Ulises discuss in this episode of the Locked On Rays podcast.E...

Evan Longoria, future Hall of Famer?

24 Jan 2020

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Kevin and Ulises answer a question from a listener discussing whether longtime Rays third baseman will someday make the Hall of Fame, and how much wor...

Robot umpires & bounceback pitchers

23 Jan 2020

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In this episode of Locked On Rays, Kevin and Ulises discuss the implications of MLB's so-called "robot umpire" system being tested in spring training,...

Who didn't vote for Jeets?

22 Jan 2020

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The Baseball Hall of Fame voting results are in, and Derek Jeter and Larry Walker are heading to Cooperstown. Kevin and Ulises break down the voting p...

Hall of Fame voting, a tricky prop bet & more

21 Jan 2020

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With the Baseball Hall of Fame voting results coming out this evening, Kevin and Ulises dissect the ballots of local Tampa Bay Rays beat writers. Kevi...

More on cheating scandal; a catcher trade scenario

20 Jan 2020

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Kevin and Ulises continue to discuss the ramifications of the Astros cheating scandal on the sport, then answer a question from a listener on a possib...

Buzzer beaters

17 Jan 2020

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The cheating scandal rocking Major League Baseball isn't slowing down anytime soon, as new video/photo reports indicate Astros star Jose Altuve and ot...

Toying with lineups

16 Jan 2020

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How will the Rays lineups look against left-handed and right-handed pitchers? Who will the Rays everyday players be? Kevin and Ulises discuss that and...

Red Sox can Cora; Travis d'Arnaud 2.0?

15 Jan 2020

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In this episode of Locked OnRays, Kevin and Ulises discuss the Red Sox firing Alex Cora, and what implications that has for the Rays and the AL East. ...

Astros penalized, Rays 2020 schedule & more

14 Jan 2020

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Kevin and Ulises debate whether they think the penalties levied against the Houston Astros for cheating are harsh enough and whether it will discourag...

Rays' most untouchable player (continued)

13 Jan 2020

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Kevin and Ulises continue their discussion of who is the Tampa Bay Rays' most untouchable player (unlikely to be traded) in this episode of Locked on ...

Death. Taxes. Rays making blockbuster trades.

10 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The Tampa Bay Rays made another blockbuster trade this offseason -- acquiring DH Jose Martinez and outfielder Randy Arrozena from the Cardinals, for t...

Cheating in baseball, most 'untouchable' Rays player & more

09 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Locked On Rays, Kevin and Ulises continue to talk about the Astros/Red Sox cheating allegations and what their penalties should be,...

Red Sox cheating again, plus another new wrinkle in Rays stadium saga

08 Jan 2020

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With the AL East rival Boston Red Sox also caught up in a cheating scandal using technology for a second time, Kevin and Ulises discuss what punishmen...

Which Rays would make the best football players?

07 Jan 2020

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With the pinnacle of the NFL and college football season going on, Kevin and Ulises discuss which members of the Tampa Bay Rays would make for a good ...

A Rays fan's New Year's Resolution

06 Jan 2020

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In this episode of Locked on Rays, Kevin and Ulises discuss how they plan to be a better Rays fan and supporter of the team in 2020, such as going to ...

Top Rays moments from 2019

03 Jan 2020

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What were the best/most favorite moments from the Tampa Bay Rays' wild 2019 season? Kevin and Ulises discuss in this episode of the Locked On Rays pod...

Our favorite Rays players of the decade

02 Jan 2020

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As we embark on a new decade, Kevin and Ulises look back at some of their favorite Rays players from 2010-2019. Some of their selections may surprise ...

Now, introducing the Rays' 'All-Non Decade' team

31 Dec 2019

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Who were some of the worst or most frustrating Rays players to watch over the past decade? Kevin and Ulises discuss their lists in this episode of the...

Introducing the Rays All-Decade team

30 Dec 2019

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Who were the top players on the Tampa BayRays between 2010-2019? Kevin and Ulises discuss as they introduce their version of the franchise's All-Decad...

If the Rays played in the National League...

27 Dec 2019

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In this episode of Locked on Rays, Kevin and Ulises discuss how the Rays would fare if they played in the National League. Would they be more successf...

Which Rays prospect will make the biggest 2020 impact?

23 Dec 2019

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In this episode of Locked on Rays, Kevin and Ulises discuss which Rays prospects could have the biggest impact for the upcoming season (not named Bren...

Rays fans' Christmas list, baseball trivia & more

20 Dec 2019

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Getting into the holiday spirit, Kevin and Ulises provide their Christmas/holiday wishlist of sorts for the Tampa Bay Rays franchise. Friday baseball ...

Who to extend next?

19 Dec 2019

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The Rays have a history of giving long-term contract extensions to young players. So, who's the next player the team should lock up? Kevin and Ulises ...

Welcome, Yoshi

18 Dec 2019

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In this episode of Locked On Rays, Kevin and Ulises dive into more of the details involved in the Rays signing Yoshitomo Tsutsogo, then continue discu...

Farewell, Avi

17 Dec 2019

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With outfielder Avisail Garcia inking a multi-year deal with the Milwaukee Brewers, who should the Rays turn to next for a right-handed outfield bat? ...

Go, Tsutsu, Go!

16 Dec 2019

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Over the weekend, the Rays signed Japanese slugger Yoshitomo Tsutsugo to a multi-year deal. How does he fit into the team's plans for 2020 and how wel...

Free Agent wishlist (continued)

13 Dec 2019

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In this episode of Locked On Rays, Kevin and Ulises continue their discussion on which free agents the Rays should look to acquire, then close the sho...

Should the Rays trade for Ryan Braun?

12 Dec 2019

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As we through through our "Free-Agent Wish List" for the Rays, an interesting trade scenario involving Brewers' outfielder Ryan Braun is brought up. C...

Cole to the enemy...

11 Dec 2019

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With starting pitcher Gerrit Cole signing a blockbuster deal with the New York Yankees, how does that impact the Tampa Bay Rays planned offseason move...

Players we dislike, players we hate

10 Dec 2019

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Which MLB players do we dislike? Which do we hate? Kevin and Ulises discuss who and why in this episode of the Locked On Rays podcast.Follow the show ...

Players we love, players we like

09 Dec 2019

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Which MLB players do we love? Which do we like? Kevin and Ulises discuss who and why in this episode of the Locked On Rays podcast. Players they disli...

Tommy Pham has been traded...

06 Dec 2019

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Earlier this morning the Rays made a blockbuster trade with the San Diego Padres, giving up OF Tommy Pham and two-way prospect Jake Cronenworth for OF...

Rays stadium saga continues...

05 Dec 2019

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News broke yesterday that St. Pete Mayor Rick Kriseman kiboshed the Tampa Bay Rays' plan to split future seasons between Tampa Bay and Montreal, at le...

Teams we love, like, dislike and hate

04 Dec 2019

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What MLB teams do we love, like, dislike and hate, and why? Kevin and Ulises discuss that and more in this episode of the Locked On Rays podcast.Follo...

Talkin' tenders

03 Dec 2019

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Did the Rays make a smart move tendering contracts to relievers Chaz Roe and Oliver Drake? Did the Rays decision to non-tender outfielder Guillermo He...

Baseball in Orlando?

02 Dec 2019

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In this episode of Locked On Rays, Kevin and Ulises analyze the Rays DFA'ing 1B/DH Jesus Aguilar and trading for Reds 1B/OF prospect Brian O' Grady, t...

Thankful to be a Rays fan

29 Nov 2019

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In this episode of Locked on Rays, Kevin and Ulises discuss why they're thankful to be Rays fans, then close the week with baseball trivia. Learn more...

The Hall of Fame episode

27 Nov 2019

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Who would you pick for the 2020 Hall of Fame ballot? Which newcomers deserve to be on the ballot? Are there any current or former Rays who will be Hal...

The Mike Zunino Era continues...

26 Nov 2019

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Just a day after catcher Travis d'Arnaud signed a multi-year deal with the Atlanta Braves, the Rays make a corresponding move by re-upping catcher Mik...

The Travis d'Arnaud Era is over

25 Nov 2019

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With former Rays catcher Travis d'Arnuad signing a two-year, $16 million contract with the Atlanta Braves, what does this mean for Tampa Bay's catcher...

2019 Player Review: Mike Zunino

22 Nov 2019

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How much of a step back did catcher Mike Zunino take offensively in 2019, and is there any hope for him to get back on track? Kevin and Ulises discuss...

40-man roster decisions, reviewing Ryan Yarbrough & more

21 Nov 2019

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In this episode of Locked on Rays, Kevin and Ulises break down the Rays decision to DFA 3B Matt Duffy and trade righty pitcher Jose De Leon to clear r...

2019 Player Reviews: Eric Sogard, Joey Wendle

20 Nov 2019

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Will Eric Sogard be in a Rays uniform in 2020? Can Joey Wendle return to his 2018 form when he led all Rays position players in WAR? Kevin and Ulises ...

2019 Player Reviews: Chaz Roe, Blake Snell

19 Nov 2019

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Is Chaz Roe worth upwards of $2 million next season? How unlucky was Blake Snell in 2019? Kevin and Ulises answer those questions and more in this epi...

2019 Player Reviews: Colin Poche, Daniel Robertson

18 Nov 2019

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Can lefty Colin Poche be a reliable high-leverage reliever? Is Daniel Robertson's defensive versatility and small spurts of success enough to keep him...

2019 Player Reviews: Tommy Pham

15 Nov 2019

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How valuable was outfielder Tommy Pham in 2019? What are some shortcomings the veteran needs to work on? Kevin and Ulises discuss in this episode of L...

2019 Player Reviews: Charlie Morton, Emilio Pagan

14 Nov 2019

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Can Charlie Morton repeat what was a career-year in 2019? Is Emilio Pagan long-term closer material? Kevin and Ulises answer those questions in more i...

2019 Player Reviews: Brendan McKay, Austin Meadows

13 Nov 2019

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How much of a step forward can lefty pitcher Brendan McKay take next season? Will Austin Meadows improve his outfield play to become at least an avera...

2019 Player Reviews: Brandon Lowe, Nate Lowe

12 Nov 2019

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In this episode of Locked on Rays, Kevin and Ulises continue their '2019 Player Review' series by discussing the play of 2B Brandon Lowe and 1B Nate L...

2019 Player Reviews: Guillermo Heredia, Kevin Kiermaier

11 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Will Guillermo Heredia be on the Rays' 2020 roster? Is Kevin Kiermaier a possible trade chip this offseason with his rising salary and decreased offen...

2019 Player Reviews: Tyler Glasnow

08 Nov 2019

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How good can Rays starting pitcher Tyler Glasnow in 2020? Can he stay healthy for a full season? Kevin and Ulises answer those questions and more in t...

2019 Player Reviews: Yandy Diaz, Oliver Drake

07 Nov 2019

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Can Yandy Diaz stay healthy and maintain power over a full season? Is Oliver Drake going to be hampered by a new rule for relief pitchers? Kevin and U...

2019 Player Reviews: Matt Duffy, Avisail Garcia

06 Nov 2019

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In this episode of Locked on Rays, Kevin and Ulises continue their '2019 Player Review' series by discussing the performances of 3B Matt Duffy and OF ...

2019 Player Reviews: Ji-Man Choi, Travis d'Arnaud

05 Nov 2019

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In this episode of Locked On Rays, Kevin and Ulises break down the 2019 campaigns of Rays first baseman Ji-Man Choi and catcher Travis d'Arnaud, debat...

2019 Player Reviews: Diego Castillo, Yonny Chirinos

04 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

With Kevin Kiermaier winning his third Glove Glove Award, Kevin and Ulises discuss how many more the centerfielder can win, then continue their '2019 ...