Ulises Sambrano, Locked On Podcast Network, Kevin WeissSports, Baseball
Ulises Sambrano, Locked On Podcast Network, Kevin WeissSports, Baseball
Ulises Sambrano, Locked On Podcast Network, Kevin WeissSports, Baseball
Ulises Sambrano, Locked On Podcast Network, Kevin WeissSports, Baseball

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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 the Rays franchise while you enjoy your morning coffee. Locked On Rays takes you beyond the scoreboard for the inside scoops on the biggest stories from within the Rays locker room and all over MLB. The Locked On Rays podcast is part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day.

  • Tampa Bay Rays CANNOT MISS With MLB's 2nd Overall Draft Pick
    Tampa Bay Rays land the No. 2 MLB Draft pick for the first time since 2008, igniting hopes for a new franchise cornerstone. Can the Rays turn this rare opportunity into the next David Price or Evan Longoria and bridge the gap with division rivals?
  • Tampa Bay Rays SIGN Steven Matz, Adding Command and Leadership to BOOST Rotation
    Tampa Bay Rays secure veteran lefty Steven Matz on a two-year, $15 million deal, boosting their rotation with command, experience, and much-needed leadership.
  • Tampa Rays Fans SHOULD IGNORE Brandon Lowe Trade Rumors
    Tampa Bay Rays face a crossroads as Brandon Lowe trade rumors intensify. Will shifting power bats disrupt the lineup’s chemistry and threaten their postseason hopes?
  • Tampa Bay Rays Need to Make BOLD MOVES to Compete Even After Cedric Mullins Signing
    Tampa Bay Rays face a pivotal offseason as Erik Neander navigates the MLB Winter Meetings with payroll constraints and pressing roster needs.
  • Tampa Bay Rays’ Mutual Option With Cedric Mullins WON’T Get Exercised—Why It MEANS NOTHING
    Tampa Bay Rays shake up their outfield with the Cedric Mullins signing, raising questions about Opening Day roster battles and future moves.
  • Tampa Bay Rays SIGN Free Agent Cedric Mullins as Starting Center Fielder
    Tampa Bay Rays shake things up by locking in Cedric Mullins as their starting center fielder, surprising fans and signaling an aggressive approach for 2026.
  • RUMOR: Tampa Bay Rays IN HUNT to Acquire Ketel Marte As Arizona Diamondbacks Demand PITCHING Talent
    Tampa Bay Rays eye a blockbuster move for All-Star Ketel Marte, but will the steep pitching cost reshape their roster?
  • Why the Tampa Bay Rays SHOULD NOT PURSUE Mike Yastrzemski
    Tampa Bay Rays fans face big questions as rivals in the AL East load up for a title push.
  • Tampa Bay Rays Rotation Hopes COULD HINGE on Zach Eflin & Adrian Houser
    Budget constraints push the Tampa Bay Rays to consider familiar faces for their 2026 rotation. Could a reunion with Zach Eflin or Adrian Houser provide the steady veteran presence the young rotation desperately needs, or will arms like Joe Boyle and Ian Seymour step up?
  • Why Tampa Bay Rays Fans Should CELEBRATE Their Tropicana Field Return & New Ownership
    Tampa Bay Rays fans have plenty to be thankful for as the team prepares to return to Tropicana Field and welcomes a dynamic new ownership group.
  • MAILBAG: Why FanGraphs PROJECTS the Tampa Bay Rays to FALL Behind AL East Rivals in 2026
    Can the Tampa Bay Rays rebound in 2026, or are bigger changes still needed?
  • Tampa Bay Rays HYPOTHETICALLY Trading Yandy Diaz & Brandon Lowe Would DESTROY Roster Hope in 2026
    Tampa Bay Rays fans, brace yourselves: could a full-scale rebuild be on the horizon?
  • Tampa Bay Rays COURT Jake Fraley After DFA Amidst INJURY Concerns
    Tampa Bay Rays seek to revitalize their outfield, targeting Jake Fraley on a budget deal after his DFA.
  • Tampa Bay Rays Betting BIG on Dominic Keegan to Transform Their Catching Situation SOON
    Tampa Bay Rays face an uncertain future as hopes are pinned on Dominic Keegan’s rapid ascent to MLB stardom.
  • MAILBAG: Tampa Bay Rays All-Time Closers DEBATE—Why Pete Fairbanks Could MISS the Podium
    Tampa Bay Rays’ all-time closer debate heats up as Pete Fairbanks climbs to third in franchise saves. Can his longevity and “crazy eyes” moments eclipse the iconic legacies of Fernando Rodney, Roberto Hernandez, and Jake McGee?
  • Tampa Bay Rays DFA Jake Fraley & Christopher Morel, Outfield SHAKEN
    Tampa Bay Rays shake up their roster, cutting ties with key outfielders Christopher Morel, Jake Fraley, and Everson Pereira, while clearing salary cap space for potential free agent pursuits.
  • Tampa Bay Rays Eye a Zach Eflin RETURN for Critical Starting Pitching Fix
    Tampa Bay Rays eye a surprising reunion with Zach Eflin, as pressing pitching needs and free agent dynamics shake up offseason predictions.
  • Junior Caminero’s Relentless TRAINING Fuels Tampa Bay Rays Extension BUZZ
    Tampa Bay Rays face a critical offseason as Junior Caminero’s relentless work ethic fuels calls for a contract extension. Is Caminero’s commitment to baseball the foundation for a franchise-defining deal, or will his soaring value price the Rays out of contention?
  • The Tampa Bay Rays WON’T RUSH to Protect Dominic Keegan, Cooper Kinney on 40 Man Roster
    Tampa Bay Rays face minimal risk at the 40-man roster deadline—are fans worrying too much? Kevin and Ulises break down the Rule 5 draft implications for Rays prospects Dominic Keegan, Cooper Kinney, and Jadher Areinamo, questioning whether any are ready to make a major league impact.
  • Tampa Bay Rays SLUGGER Junior Caminero ASPIRES to Outshine Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s SOLID Production
    Tampa Bay Rays fans are buzzing about Junior Caminero’s explosive rookie year—but can he reach the heights of Vladimir Guerrero Jr.? Ulises and Kevin break down Caminero’s untapped potential, comparing raw power and plate discipline with Guerrero’s All-Star consistency.