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Locked On Rays- Daily Podcast On The Tampa Bay Rays

Ulises Sambrano, Locked On Podcast Network, Kevin Weiss
Tampa Bay Rays
Junior Caminero
New York Yankees
Drew Rasmussen
Cleveland Guardians
Milwaukee Brewers
Detroit Tigers
Baltimore Orioles
Nick Martinez
Freddy Peralta
Texas Rangers
Boston Red Sox
Seattle Mariners
Yandy Díaz
Toronto Blue Jays
Baseball
Shane Mcclanahan
Atlanta Braves
AL East
Los Angeles Angels

Locked On Rays podcast is your daily ticket to stay ahead of the game and the first to know the latest news, analysis, and sports insider info for the Tampa Bay Rays and Major League Baseball. Hosted by Kevin Weiss and Ulises Sambrano, the Locked On Rays podcast provides your daily Rays fix from the eyes of a fan and journalist who give you expert, local analysis, and coverage of all aspects of th... more

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Latest Episodes

Tampa Bay Rays chase Offensive Team of the Year honors, wowing fans with a dynamic approach that challenges the home-run-or-bust trend.

Despite falling short in the World Series, the Rays’ blend of speed, batting average, and base-stealing prowess—l... more

Tampa Bay Rays’ Junior Caminero cements his status as the American League’s premier third baseman with a dominant Silver Slugger nomination, putting up 42 home runs, 101 RBIs, and a .885 OPS at just 23 years old.

Can Caminero dethrone perennial cont... more

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Tampa Bay Rays shake up their offseason with major roster moves and long-awaited recognition for Taylor Walls, who finally captures his first Gold Glove.

Is his defensive prowess enough to anchor the infield, or will the lineup’s offensive limitati... more

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Tampa Bay Rays shock fans as unexpected breakouts fuel their World Series push—can the momentum continue into 2027? Ryan Vilade’s versatility and power (11 HRs, .750 OPS) spark debate: should the front office sell high or keep this lefty-masher aroun... more

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Recent Guests

Kevin Weiss
Host of Locked On Rays
Locked On Rays
Episode: Tampa Bay Rays vs Milwaukee Brewers World Series PREVIEW – SPEED and DEFENSE Will SHOCK Fans
Chuck Freimund
Host of Locked On Brewers
Locked On Brewers
Episode: Tampa Bay Rays vs Milwaukee Brewers World Series PREVIEW – SPEED and DEFENSE Will SHOCK Fans
Evan Closky
WTSP Sports Director
WTSP-TV
Episode: Tampa Bay Rays AIM to SEAL AL East While the Athletics Come to Tropicana Field
Jorge Mateo
Major League Baseball player, infielder
Tampa Bay Rays
Episode: MAILBAG: Tampa Bay Rays’ AL East Title HOPES are High in RETURN to Tropicana Field
Jack Voorhees
Locked On super fan, mailbag contributor
Listener/Viewer
Episode: MAILBAG: Tampa Bay Rays BREAK Losing Skid as Yandy Diaz and Offense DELIVER Without Homers
Curtis Mead
Friend of the program
Washington Nationals (former Rays prospect)
Episode: Tampa Bay Rays COME BACK Home to Face SURPRISING Washington Nationals
Mike Stanton
Former MLB reliever and guest on Back To The Bullpen / Locked On MLB channel
Back To The Bullpen / Locked On MLB
Episode: The Data Analytics REVOLUTION That Changed Tampa Bay Rays & MLB Pitching with Mike Stanton Pt. II
Griffin Jax
Pitcher discussion about transitioning from opener to possible starter
Tampa Bay Rays
Episode: Tampa Bay Rays DOMINATE San Francisco Giants in SWEEP but LOSE Starter Ryan Pepiot for All of 2026
Jeff Carr
Host of Locked On Reds
Locked On Reds
Episode: MAILBAG: First Base Experiment for Junior Caminero SHOULD NOT BE Tampa Bay Rays Answer

Hosts

Kevin Weiss
Tampa Bay Rays journalist and analyst
Ulises Sambrano
Tampa Bay Rays journalist and analyst
Jonathan Shields
Rays postgame presenter and baseball commentator

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 228 ratings
  • ?

    Have not listened to it yet but I’m sure it’s going to be great

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Baseballnerd 237
    United States6 months ago
  • Postcast

    That Postcast host is really good!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Gator frank 1
    United States2 years ago
  • The best Rays coverage

    Kevin and Ulises have awesome chemistry and are full of not only Rays knowledge, but baseball knowledge! There simply is no better Rays podcast out there. Even Closkey brings something when he’s on the show.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    @Los2911
    United States2 years ago
  • Very informative

    Ulises and Kevin are great on providing everything Rays. A must listen.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    PNW👍🏻
    United States2 years ago
  • At least it's daily.

    Podcast Addict
    3
    Chemdude
    3 years ago

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Some listeners find the analysis informative and entertaining, and appreciate the hosts' interaction with fans.
Fans value the mix of game breakdowns, player statistics, team news, and offseason discussion.
A minority criticize the depth of analysis, conversational delivery, and occasional comments about opposing players.
Listeners praise Kevin Weiss and Ulises Sambrano's chemistry, baseball knowledge, and regular coverage of the Rays.

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#116
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#57
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#100
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#80
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#151
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#15
Ireland/Sports/Baseball

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RAYS POSTCAST: The Tampa Bay Rays are ONE WIN AWAY from the World Series
Q: What are your thoughts on the payroll situation and the three teams left being at the bottom 11 in payroll spent? Do you think there's still a thought of a salary cap?
Shields says it is good for baseball when teams that draft and develop players are rewarded, rather than relying on buying the best players. He points to the Rays' development of players as an example.
Tampa Bay Rays vs Milwaukee Brewers World Series PREVIEW – SPEED and DEFENSE Will SHOCK Fans
Q: Give me one prediction. Does it have to be the result? Give me one thing that you think will happen.
Kevin Weiss predicts Junior Caminero will find his footing and hit at least two home runs in the series.
Tampa Bay Rays vs Milwaukee Brewers World Series PREVIEW – SPEED and DEFENSE Will SHOCK Fans
Q: How do you think this is going to pan out in terms of these two styles clashing?
Kevin Weiss expects the Rays' combination of power, bunting, walks, steals and athleticism to create an active, challenging series, potentially lasting seven games.
MAILBAG: Tampa Bay Rays' Freddy Peralta DOMINATES Former New York Mets Teammates
Q: Should the Rays have claimed Luis Robert Jr. off waivers if they had the chance, given the cost and injury history?
The hosts conclude that claiming Luis Robert Jr. would not have been a smart move for the Rays due to the price, injury history, and the availability of other productive options already in-house like Valade, DeLuca, and Victor Mesa Jr.; they prefer sticking with the current young outfield group and minimizing long-term risk.
MAILBAG: Tampa Bay Rays LOSING Momentum As Nick Martinez Has ROUGH Outing
Q: Robert from Pensacola asks how the Rays can rebound after Nick Martinez's rough outing and whether the team is still in a strong position to contend.
The hosts acknowledge the rough outing and stress that one game does not define a season, emphasizing the need for length from the starters and balanced bullpen use going forward, while recognizing that continued strong performance by the Rays is still very much possible given their overall standing.

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Daily coverage centers on the Tampa Bay Rays, combining game reactions, player and roster analysis, news, and discussion of the club's place in Major League Baseball. Kevin Weiss and Ulises Sambrano provide regular fan-informed, journalistic analysis, while Jonathan Shields adds postgame reactions. Conversations range from pitching, lineup and bullpen decisions to trades, prospects, postseason performance, and the team's longer-term direction. The format is timely and opinionated, with detailed breakdowns of games and decisions alongside predictions and debate. Its close focus on one team makes it especially useful for Rays fans who want frequent updates and context beyond scores, while the broader baseball analysis can also appeal to liste... more

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