Locked On Rays- Daily Podcast On The Tampa Bay Rays

The Tampa Bay Rays were defeated on Jackie Robinson Day byt the Los Angeles Angels 7-3. Although the game started as a pitcher's duel with the way Zach Eflin and Patrick Sandoval were pinpointing their offerings, by the time the 27th out was recorded, it was anything but that. The Rays had opportunities to score, especially in the 5th inning with bases loaded, no outs and their best hitters coming to the plate but none of them could get the ball out of the infield. Mike Trout opened the game with a big blast, even though first base was...

The Tampa Bay Rays took the three-game series against the San Francisco Giants by taking the last game on Sunday 9-4. René Pinto came out with the game of the season by hitting two bombs on Sunday, including his big three-run shot against Blake Snell to put the game on ice and end Snell’s outing at the Trop. The Rays pitching staff came thorugh on Friday evening combining for the W only allowing one run. The only game they lost was on Saturday which is now the first clunker of the season.

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MAILBAG EPISODE:

-What has been the reason for Evan Longoria’s non-return to the Tampa Bay Rays? Roster abundance? Financial reasons? Age? Lack of versatility? Righty bat?

-City Connect jersey predictions?

-Can you put in order the hitters with the highest strikeout rates to the lowest and what you think they will be?

-Do you remember the good old days where Carl Crawford and BJ Upton had double steals? Can José Siri and José Caballero bring that back?

-Given the situation with Brandon Lowe’s injury proneness and the injury...

The Tampa Bay Rays took their first winning roadtrip of the year by coming out on top in the last game 4-2 of the three-game series against Los Angeles Angels. José Siri & José Caballero are the highlights lately but Yandy Díaz and Randy Arozarena got in the action early by scoring on the same wild pitch. However, not all good news around the team as lefty second baseman Brandon Lowe is scheduled for an MRI due to an injury to his right oblique. Kevin Cash said, “I think it’s fair to assume he’s gonna miss some time.” To...

The Tampa Bay Rays took their first win of their three-game series against Los Angeles Angels 6-4. Aaron Civale allowed a two-run bomb to Mike Trout in the first inning but settled down and that would be the only time he would get hurt by the Angels. The Rays offense showed up with a big game from Jose Caballero, collecting three hits, José Siri with a big double and Isaac Paredes providing the power with a shot to left field. Let us know what is your main takeaway from the second game of the series in the comments!

The Tampa Bay Rays took a tough loss 7-1 to start their three-game series against Los Angeles Angels. Zach Eflin struggled to fool the top of the lineup as both Anthony Rendon and Mike Trout combined quickly to put the Angels on top early. This tough outing extended as Eflin would allow five runs in five innings. Jacob Waguespack came in to relieve Eflin but would surrender two more runs while pitching three innings. Let us know what is your main takeaway from the first game of the series in the comments!

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The Tampa Bay Rays took their first series win of the season by taking the last two of the three-game series against the Colorado Rockies. All games were closer than expected by Rays fans as there were multiple lead changes. Ryan Pepiot showed off on Sunday’s game, Rays offense showed up on both Friday and Saturday but the bullpen imploded on Friday evening and could not hold the comeback effort. The Rays will now head to Anaheim to meet Mike Trout and company for a three-game series. Let us know what is your main takeaway from the Rockies se...

The Tampa Bay Rays will be heading on a six-game road trip stopping first in Colorado and then Anaheim. On Friday evening Zack Littell will take the mound for the Rays and his first start he was incredible, providing six innings of shutout baseball and striking out six against the Toronto Blue Jays. Austin Gomber will take the mound for the Rockies and as he is a lefty, the Rays will most likely be showing their righties all across the lineup. What do you expect from this series against the Rockies who are 1-6 thus far this season?Let...

The Tampa Bay Rays lost the third game of a three-game series against the reigning World Series champions, Texas Rangers 4-1 and lost the series. Aaron Civale was impressive on Wednesday afternoon allowing only 4 hits, 1 run (a Corey Seager solo shot in the 6th inning) and 8 strikeouts over 6 innings pitched. Yandy Díaz, Harold Ramírez and Curtis Mead contributed with hits but it wasn't enough as Nate Eovaldi threw 7 shutout innings allowing 4 hits. A late rally would not prove fruitful for the Rays after the Rangers rallied in the 9th scoring 3 runs off lefty reliever Garret Cleavinger.

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The Tampa Bay Rays won the middle game of a three-game series against the reigning World Series champions, Texas Rangers 5-2. Zach Eflin took his performance from the sixth inning on Opening Day in his rear view as he was dominating, allowing only 5 hits, 1 run and 5 strikeouts over 6.1 innings pitched. Randy Arozarena, Yandy Díaz, Harold Ramírez and Curtis Meas contributed with key hits. However, none was bigger than the three-run bomb hitting the left field foul pole by Isaac Paredes. Let us know what you think of the series in the comments!

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