Tampa Bay Rays Clash with Atlanta Braves as Kevin Cash REGRETS Missed Opportunity in Texas

Tampa Bay Rays brace for a high-stakes playoff push as critical matchups against the Atlanta Braves and New York Yankees loom. Can they hold their AL East lead with just 19 games left and a tight 4-game cushion? Evan Closky breaks down the playoff race, the importance of seizing wins in the Bronx, and why facing the Athletics could be the Rays’ ticket to October baseball with the AL East division crown.The bullpen shuffle continues as questions swirl around Ty Johnson’s emergence, Manuel Rodriguez’s status, and Garrett Cleavinger’s reliability. Closky tackles fan questions about Chandler Simpson’s role in Tampa Bay’s lineup and what makes a “Big 5” in the Rays’ offense. Plus, speculation heats up over a long-term deal for Junior Caminero ahead of pivotal CBA negotiations. Will Tampa Bay’s roster moves pay off when every game counts?00:00 Rays' Playoff Push & Braves Series11:01 Bullpen Depth & September Call-Ups22:08 Rays Contract Extensions & OffseasonFollow Kevin Weiss @KevinWeiss_Follow Ulises Sambrano @SambranoUlises Follow & 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/Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!AmazonThis Back To School Season, spend less on your kids, with Amazon. With Amazon’s low Back To School Prices, just spend less on your kids. Because every dollar you don’t spend on them, is a dollar you haven’t spent on them.OdooGreat organizations win because operations matter. And that’s why you should get Odoo. Try for free today at https://Odoo.com/lockedon.Dose DailyReady to give your liver the support it deserves? Head to https://DoseDaily.co/LOCKEDONMLB or enter LOCKEDONMLB to get 35% off your first subscription.  StanceCheck out the ICON collection from Stance—premium comfort, performance, and durability designed for whatever your day brings. Use promo Code LOCKEDON at checkout for 20% off your purchase.  Learn more at https://Stance.com.Stance. The Official Sock Partner of Major League Baseball.5-Hour ENERGYGet candy-flavored chaos with Fruity Rainbow 5-hour ENERGY®️ Shots - available online at https://5hourENERGY.com or AmazonIndeedListeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast.KALSHIFor a limited time, Download the Kalshi app and use code [LOCKEDON] to get $10 when you trade $10.GametimeToday's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply.FanDuelMake this Your Most Rewarding Season Ever with FanDuel. Get $350 in Bonus Bets — GUARANTEED — when you bet five dollars every day for seven days.  Join all the action at https://FANDUEL.COMFANDUEL 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.