Locked On Rays- Daily Podcast On The Tampa Bay Rays

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

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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...

Reliving Game 162

27 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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

Contributed by Lukas

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

Contributed by Lukas

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

Contributed by Lukas

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

Contributed by Lukas

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

Contributed by Lukas

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

Contributed by Lukas

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

Contributed by Lukas

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

Contributed by Lukas

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

Contributed by Lukas

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

Contributed by Lukas

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

Contributed by Lukas

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

Contributed by Lukas

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

Contributed by Lukas

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

Contributed by Lukas

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

Contributed by Lukas

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

Contributed by Lukas

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

Contributed by Lukas

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

Contributed by Lukas

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

Contributed by Lukas

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

Contributed by Lukas

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

Contributed by Lukas

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

Contributed by Lukas

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

Contributed by Lukas

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

Contributed by Lukas

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

Contributed by Lukas

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

Contributed by Lukas

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

Contributed by Lukas

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

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...