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Rays The Roof
by Just Baseball Media
Where Rays Fandom Lives. Bringing the excitement of Tampa Bay Rays baseball into your headphones every week with analysis, guests from around the baseball community and more!
Episodes
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RTR's 2026 ALCS Preview
You've heard from Rays players and coaches. Now, it's time to hear from us as to what we think will happen in the 2026 ALCS between the Rays and Guardians, from storylines to impact players and more. Troptober has another chapter added to it and this one will decide who heads to the World Series....
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Rays Pre-ALCS Player/Coach Interviews
IT'S TIME FOR THE ALCS. RAYS. GUARDIANS. Hear what the Rays are thinking ahead of the ALCS, specifically manager Kevin Cash, Game 1 starting pitcher Drew Rasmussen, right-handed pitcher Griffin Jax and third baseman Junior Caminero, all of whom spoke with the media during Sunday's workout day at...
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THE RAYS ARE HEADED TO THE ALCS
You read the title of the pod. What else is there to talk about right now?? It's ALL about the best team in the AL getting ready to play in the ALCS for the third time in franchise history! A New York City SWEEP of the Yankees and it's time for more Troptober in Tampa Bay. Thanks so much for...
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Troptober is Alive and Well in Tampa Bay
Back-to-back sellouts. One of the best home environments in recent playoff history. Rays fans were into it from the start and did not let the Yankees hear the end of it until the end of Game 2. Now, Tampa Bay has a 2-0 lead going into Game 3 at Yankee Stadium on Wednesday night. Hear from Rays...
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RTR's 2026 ALDS Preview
You've heard from the media, the players and coaches. Now, it's time to hear from us as to what we think will happen in the 2026 ALDS, from storylines to impact players and maybe a prediction or two thrown in there. Get ready because playoff baseball is back in St. Pete. Thanks so much for...
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Tampa Bay Rays ALDS Workout Day Interviews
Tampa Bay Rays manager Kevin Cash and players have spoken with the media this week ahead of their ALDS clash with the New York Yankees. Those interviews are available in this latest episode of the podcast as we gear up for Game 1 on Saturday night. Thanks so much for listening! You can follow RTR...
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Baseball Media LOVES the Tampa Bay Rays
Even back in mid-August, there was a growing sentiment of optimism and just a bullish outlook on the 2026 Rays, from national media like Tricia Whitaker and Jake Mintz to local media like Adam Berry and Ryan Bass. We talked with quite a number of baseball media personalities to get their thoughts...
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A Salute to the 2026 AL East Champs
The Rays are AL East champions for the fifth time in franchise history and more importantly, are the No. 1 seed in the American League heading into the 2026 postseason. Oh, and the best road jerseys in MLB history dropped this week as if the Rays weren't already the talk of the league. LET'S TALK...
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A Charm City Chat With the Tampa Bay Rays
Last month, we talked with a PLETHORA of Rays players and coaches, including Ian Seymour, Tyler Wells, Nick Martinez, Liam Hicks, Kenny Piper, Kevin Kelly, Chandler Simpson, Garrett Cleavinger and Corey Dickerson, to get their thoughts on the hottest team in baseball and best team in baseball....
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How Are Monty, The Mayor & B-Lowe Doing in Pittsburgh?
This episode was recorded back in July at Nationals Park as we had the opportunity to talk with former Rays players Jake Mangum, Mason Montgomery & Brandon Lowe about the blockbuster offseason trade that sent the three to the Pittsburgh Pirates. A big shout out to the Pittsburgh Pirates PR...
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The Rays Are Good...REALLY Good
We've definitely had to eat our words over the course of the year, but we've never been happier to be wrong about anything because the Rays being good means that the good times are rolling for everyone in Tampa Bay. Thanks so much for listening! You can follow RTR on social media @RaysTheRoofTB…
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THE RAYS ARE BACK IN THE PLAYOFFS
Troptober has OFFICIALLY returned to Tampa Bay for the first time since 2023. The Rays are back in the playoffs and life is INCREDIBLE being a Rays fan! Listen to what the Rays themselves had to say after Friday's playoff-clinching walk-off victory at America's Ballpark! Thanks so much for...
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A Weekend to Remember 'Forever' in Tampa Bay
How could last weekend have gotten any better? The Rays' proposed new stadium in Tampa is officially a full go after receiving nearly $900 million in public funding from the City of Tampa and Hillsborough County, ending (for now) what's been a saga that's lasted two decades in Tampa Bay. Just as...
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The Curse of the Baltimore Orioles
The Rays have fallen back to earth after a historic road trip on the West Coast a few weeks ago, all thanks to a few pesky American League teams fighting for their playoff lives. Is there a curse with the Orioles? Is Camden Yards a new house of horrors? We discuss that and more on the latest...
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The Greatest Road Trip in Rays History
We welcomed on Ethan and Jake from the Inside The Rays Podcast to talk about what was the best road trip in Rays history, one of greatest road trips from any team in MLB history, ahead of a crucial home series at Tropicana Field over the next week or so. Thanks so much for listening! You can…
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Riding a Rocky Mountain High Post-Trade Deadline
What a trade deadline for the Rays and what a road trip the Rays have been on so far with two-straight sweeps in Colorado and Seattle. Big moves, big plays and a team that looks destined for a division crown and playoff berth right now. Thanks so much for listening! You can follow RTR on social...
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Down on the Farm: Bowling Green Hot Rods
What a time we had covering the High-A affiliate of the Tampa Bay Rays, the Bowling Green Hot Rods! We spoke with Rays top prospect Theo Gillen, No. 2 prospect Nathan Flewelling, top-30 prospect Émilien Pitre and play-by-play broadcaster Riley Edwards about all things baseball and the Rays!…
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The 'Second Half' of 2026 is Here
What a wild week or so it's been since the All-Star break. Home Run Derby excitement, All-Star Game horror and a Boston nightmare, but the Rays are nearly back home once again, hoping to make the most of their series in Toronto. Thanks so much for listening! You can follow RTR on social media...
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2026 MLB Draft Preview
The 2026 MLB Draft is here and the Tampa Bay Rays have the No. 2 pick in this year's event, hopefully able to secure a future franchise cornerstone piece! We welcomed on Jackson Scudder of the Baseball Unstitched Podcast to give his thoughts on the draft and much, much more! Thanks so much for...
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Cue The Violins for an All-Star Sendoff
Longo's Legacy Weekend. All-Star selections. A second trip to the Home Run Derby. This weekend is set to be an unforgettable one for Rays fans between an all-time great having his number officially retired and the final series before the 2026 All-Star break. We talk about all of that and more on...
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Junior Caminero is MLB's Hottest Hitter
The Rays are MLB's hottest team and Junior Caminero is the best player in the game right now, without a doubt. There is no one that's better than what the Rays have been and no player that's come anywhere close to doing what Junior has accomplished in such a short amount of time. Thanks so much…
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Get Us (and Jonny DeLuca) Back to Rays Country
The road has not been kind to the Tampa Bay Rays in recent weeks as the team is just 3-11 in its last 14 games away from Tropicana Field. However, a much-needed 10-game homestand and 17 home games in their next 23 overall could very well be what the doctor ordered to get the Rays right back on...
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What Does the Media Think About the 2026 Rays?
The Rays have certainly shown some of the best and worst sides of themselves over the past two months, so we took to the Tampa Bay media, specifically Rays.TV's Grant Balfour, Ryan Bass & MLB.com's Adam Berry to hear their thoughts and figure out what's going on with this team! A big thanks to…
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What do the Rays Think of Their 2026 Team?
We've talked so much to ourselves, to the media and to friends about the 2026 Tampa Bay Rays, so we went straight to the source, talking with Rays players and coaches about this season so far. Included in interviews are (in order): Bryan Baker, Shane McClanahan, Richie Palacios, Ryan Vilade…
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Rays/Angels Postgame Interviews: May 31
The Rays have gone into a tailspin recently, but they've still found ways to win and compete, including a big series win at home against the Angels on Sunday. We have postgame interviews included with manager Kevin Cash, third baseman Junior Caminero, shortstop Taylor Walls, starting pitcher…
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The Rays' New Stadium MOU Lives Another Day
This podcast has the Rays' May 13 press conference, including CEO Ken Babby, Tampa Mayor Jane Castor and Hillsborough County Commissioner Ken Hagan, discussing the non-binding Memorandum of Understanding drafted in regards to a new Rays stadium in Tampa. Thanks so much for listening! You can…
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Tarps Off in Tampa Bay
Thanks so much for listening! You can follow RTR on social media @RaysTheRoofTB and be sure subscribe to the podcast! A big shout out to our partners: HOMAGE, SeatGeek, In The Clutch and JKS Prints! Use code RAYSTHEROOF for $20 off your first SeatGeek purchase, 10% off anytime with In The Clutch…
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Rays/Marlins Postgame Interviews: May 17
We have postgame interviews for you from the Rays' series-clinching win over the Miami Marlins on Sunday, featuring manager Kevin Cash, starting pitcher Drew Rasmussen, shortstop Taylor Walls and relief pitcher Ian Seymour. Thanks so much for listening! You can follow RTR on social media...
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Do the Rays Play Ethical Baseball?
The Rays have struck a nerve with plenty of baseball fans, especially the Toronto Blue Jays, after seemingly terrorizing them over their first two series of the season. Avery Chenier from Gate 14, one of the most prominent Blue Jays podcasts, makes his return to the podcast to talk about this...
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Rays Racking up Series Sweeps
Thanks so much for listening! You can follow RTR on social media @RaysTheRoofTB and be sure subscribe to the podcast! A big shout out to our partners: HOMAGE, SeatGeek, In The Clutch and JKS Prints! Use code RAYSTHEROOF for $20 off your first SeatGeek purchase, 10% off anytime with In The Clutch…
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Rays The Roof Joins Just Baseball
This podcast is far from a joke. You're reading it correctly. Rays The Roof has officially become the newest members of the Just Baseball Media Network, an incredible opportunity for us and even better opportunity for you guys to get even more Rays coverage with one of the fastest-growing…
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Rays Keep Rocking in Cleveland
The Rays return back home to Tropicana Field after a successful, but quick road trip to Cleveland, now just one of three American League teams with a record above .500 this season. Thanks so much for listening! You can follow RTR on social media @RaysTheRoofTB and be sure subscribe to the…
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Red-Hot Rays Win Six-Straight
The Rays are silencing doubters and having fun playing their brand of baseball, one that's helped them jump out to an 18-11 start, knocking on the door of the New York Yankees at the top of the American League. Hear from numerous Rays players and manager Kevin Cash over the past week, some sound...
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The Rays' NL Central Gauntlet of DOOM
The Rays really wanted to get their entire schedule over and done with against NL Central teams this month because after this week's series against the Reds, they're DONE with the division...and thank GOODNESS too. Also, Chandler Simpson's 'wipeout' slide against Konnor Griffin: fair or foul?…
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Rays Begin County/City Workshops on New Stadium Proposal
$2.3 billion stadium $1 billion in public funds The Rays are asking for a LOT from multiple different revenue/tax sources to get a new stadium done in Tampa, but it will be up to Hillsborough County & the City of Tampa on if those funds will be allocated. Either way, it's a big ask at a crucial...
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Rays SWEEP the Yankees
What a day and what a weekend to be a Rays fan! A three-game sweep of the New York Yankees has once again solidified Tropicana Field as the house of horrors for the Bronx Bombers. This podcast will give you the chance to listen to what Rays players and manager Kevin Cash said after Sunday's win…
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It's Time for Rays/Yankees at The Trop
If you would've told us that the Rays would have the worst defense in baseball through the first 12 games of the season, we would laugh in your face. Turns out that's completely right because the Rays have been abysmal defensively and in the bullpen as they welcome the New York Yankees to town…
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The Rays Return to Tropicana Field
The long-awaited home opener is here. The Rays are back in the place they've called home their entire history...outside of 2025. Tropicana Field is the setting for an emotional return to St. Petersburg on Monday and the entirety of Tampa Bay will be watching. We'll be watching too and we gave…
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Tampa Bay Rays 2026 Top Storylines
We talked about some of the biggest storylines of the season early on with special guest Ethan Penn AKA Running From The OPS on social media! Ethan is always a great guest and he gave us some great insight on what YOU should be watching and looking out for in 2026! Thanks so much for listening!…
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Tampa Bay Rays 2026 Season Preview
Happy Opening Day! The 2026 Major League Baseball season has officially arrived! Baseball is as back as its ever been and we get to talk about the Tampa Bay Rays for the next six months!! As always, we have our season preview podcast, a look into what's to come for the Rays as we give some...
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The Rays' 2026 Opening Day Roster is Taking Shape
The second part of our conversation with advanced stat guru Thomas Nestico is out, talking about some recent news for the Rays, from rotations being solidified to major moves happening with the position player group. Be sure to follow Thomas on social media @TJStats as he's going to put out great...
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An Ode to the 2026 World Baseball Classic & March Madness
It's one of the best times of the year in the past several years. March Madness has tipped off and the 2026 World Baseball Classic just came to a close, all just before the start of the 2026 MLB season. We welcomed on Thomas Nestico AKA @TJStats to talk about Tuesday's epic WBC final and give a...
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Sports Brand Designer Todd Radom talks WBC, Potential New Rays Unis
We were so lucky to welcome on Todd Radom, sports brand designer/savant, a household name in the sports space worldwide, to the podcast to talk about the World Baseball Classic, a logo he helped design back in 2006, and some new potential Rays jersey designs down the line. Todd was absolutely...
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MLB.com's Adam Berry talks Spring Training, WBC & More
MLB.com Rays beat writer Adam Berry joined the podcast once again to give his insight on the team through a month or so of spring training, plus some thoughts on what he's seen from the World Baseball Classic and more. A big thanks to Adam as always for hopping to talk Rays baseball and expect to...
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2026 World Baseball Classic Preview (Part 2)
The 2026 World Baseball Classic is officially here! This is the second part of our WBC preview podcast, reflecting on the importance of the growth of baseball internationally and a focus on Rays players and prospects set to participate in this sixth edition of the biggest international baseball...
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2026 World Baseball Classic Preview (Part 1)
The 2026 World Baseball Classic is officially here! We decided to go big with this and split up our WBC preview into a two-part series, the first upload happening today and the other happening tomorrow. Plenty of baseball talk to be had, predictions, everything under the sun and more! Thanks so...
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A Chat with Brett Phillips
We were gracious enough to have former Rays player, longtime MLB veteran and current brand management executive for the team, Brett Phillips, on the podcast to talk about his new role, his career and more! Be sure to follow Brett on social media @Brett_Phillips8 because you'll be seeing him…
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Rays (Spring Training) Baseball is BACK
We celebrate the start of Spring Training, give a well-deserved salute to the 2026 Winter Olympics and more on this latest episode of the podcast!! Thanks so much for listening! You can follow RTR on social media @RaysTheRoofTB and be sure subscribe to the podcast! A big shout out to our…
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Interview with Rays Prospect Garrett Edwards
We welcomed on 2023 National Champion and 2023 draft pick Garrett Edwards to the podcast! Garrett was college teammates with 2025 NL Cy Young Award winner Paul Skenes and current Rays top-5 prospect Tre' Morgan, and has a great shot of starting the 2026 season with Double-A Montgomery. He was a...
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Erik Neander & Kevin Cash's Spring Training Press Conference
On the first official pitchers and catchers workouts of the season, Rays President of Baseball Operations Erik Neander and Rays Manager Kevin Cash addressed the media in Port Charlotte, talking about spring training and the upcoming 2026 season. Thanks so much for listening! You can follow RTR on...
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