CROSSOVER: Tampa Bay Rays DOUBLE DOWN On Prospects By Trading Shane Baz to the Baltimore Orioles

LOCKED ON CROSSOVER EPISODE! Baltimore Orioles shake up the AL East with a blockbuster trade for Shane Baz, acquiring the former top pitching prospect from the Tampa Bay Rays.Can Baz finally unlock his ace potential in Baltimore and anchor a rotation desperate for stability after a disappointing 2025 season? The deal, which sends Slater De Brun, Caden Bodine, Michael Forret, Austin Overn, and a valuable draft pick to the Rays, signals a bold win-now mentality from Mike Elias and the Orioles’ front office.This crossover episode between Locked On Orioles and Locked On Rays breaks down Baz’s upside, home/road splits, and the curveball that could make him a future No. 1—if he stays healthy.The conversation covers the promise and risks carried by the Orioles’ outgoing prospects, Tampa Bay’s evolving rebuilding plans, and the AL East arms race with the Yankees, Red Sox, and Blue Jays. Is this the move that returns Baltimore to October glory, or did Tampa Bay cash in at just the right time?0:00 – Offseason Trade: Rays & Orioles2:20 – Shane Baz Outlook & Injury History11:45 – Rays' Return: Prospect Analysis26:30 – Trade Impact & Team DirectionFollow Kevin Weiss @KevinWeiss_Follow Ulises Sambrano @SambranoUlisesFollow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts/locked-on-rays/Locked On MLB League-Wide: Every Team, Prospects & More🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/leagues/mlb/#Rays #TampaBayRays #MLBEverydayer Club  If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans.Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub  Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!PrizePicksDownload the PrizePicks app today and use code LOCKEDONMLB to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup.PrizePicks — Run Your Game.Click Link Here: https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/LOCKEDONMLBGametimeDownload the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONMLB for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime.FanDuelToday's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. The NBA and NFL seasons are here, visit the FanDuel App today and start planning your futures bets now.FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.