Episodes
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The Rays are on the verge of being Swept in the WS
The Milwaukee Brewers have completely overmatched the Rays so far in the World Series. After a close Game 1, the Rays took a gut punch loss in Game 2 and were flat out embarrassed at home in Game 3. What has gone wrong for this team? Why is the environment so bad at the Trop? All that and more on...
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The Rays are going to the World Series!!
For the third time in franchise history the Tampa Bay Rays are going to the World Series! After taking down the Guardians 4-2 in the ALCS, the Rays have punched their ticket to the dance. We break down the clinching game and all the key moments. And then we look ahead at our opponent: the…
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Rays win Game 4 to even the ALCS
It's been a dogfight so far in the 2026 ALCS. The Guardians got off to a hot start going up 2-1 in the series; however, the worm seemed to turn today as the Rays offense finally showed some life.
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Guardians strike first in Game 1 of the ALCS
Rays get punched in the mouth here in Game 1 as the Guardians bats remain hot coming off their ALDS comeback. Jose Ramirez is floating around the diamond and DeLauter has found it. How worried are we about the future of this series? Can the Guardians bullpen keep this magic forever?
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ALCS Preview - Rays vs. Guardians
The Tampa Bay Rays will face the Cleveland Guardians to decide which team represents the AL in the 2026 World Series. The Rays took care of the Yankees in quick fashion; meanwhile, the Guardians came back from down 2-0 to the White Sox to win their series. In this episode we break down this...
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RAYS SWEEP THE YANKS
The Tampa Bay Rays sweep the New York Yankees to win the 2026 ALDS! We are moving to face the White Sox or the Guardians. What an electric series from the Rays who like like legit World Series contenders. We break all that down and more.
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Yankees Defense Disasterclass helps Rays win Game 2
The Yankees defense faltered in a big way in Game 2 as the Tampa Bay Rays take advantage of it to win Game 2 of the ALDS. We head to the Bronx with two chances to clinch and a third back at home if needed. Let's get the job done Wednesday night.
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Drew Rasmussen Destroys the Yankees in Game 1 of the ALDS
What a start to the postseason for the Tampa Bay Rays going up 1-0 behind the greatest starting performance in team history. None other than Drew Rasmussen damn near threw a no hitter before Bryan Baker came in to get 2 strikeouts and the save. Jonathan Aranda's solo shot off Gerrit Cole was all...
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2026 Rays Season Awards & Playoff Preview
Big episode today. The 2026 season is over and the Rays finished with the best record in the American League. We look back on the roster and key moments in the season, as well as hand out awards. Then we turn our attention to the future: the playoffs. Wild Card series are already wrapping up and...
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Rays can clinch the AL East with 1 win vs. Yankees
The Tampa Bay Rays are just one win away from clinching the AL East. In a year where the team was an afterthought, the team can get the 1 seed with a win against the Yankees this week. In this episode we break cover some news of the rays having new road uniforms as well as check in on injuries…
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The Rays only need 1 Win to make the Playoffs
The Tampa Bay Rays are on the cusp of making the playoffs but there is still work to be done to win the AL East.
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HUGE Stadium News as the Rays Struggle on the Field
The Rays stadium project is moving in the right direction as the county and city are getting on board. They are set to vote a week from today in a pivotal moment for Rays baseball. We cover that as well as all thing happening on the field where the Rays are in a rut. We also take a look at the…
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e HOT! 6-0 post trade deadline
The Rays come out of the trade deadline hot. Headed out on a West road trip the Rays sweep the Rockies and the Mariners to start the second half 6-0. We break down guys leading to success and also check in on the minor league system.
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Rays get Hicks, Peralta and Wells at the Deadline
The 2026 MLB deadline has come and gone and the Rays made some good moves. However, they did not push the chips in as far as they could have. In this episode we break down the moves that the rays did--and didn't--make.
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Rays Sweep Guards & Predicting the Trade Deadline
The Tampa Bay Rays bounce back from an awful series in Boston to sweep the Guardians at home. Going into the year they Rays were projected as a .500 team and have gone on to be the first team in the AL to reach 60 wins. Will & Zack check in on the roster including names like Chandler Simpson and...
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Rays Draft Review and Deadline Outlook (with Ben Whitelaw)
Today we bring on a special guest and certified ballknower, Ben Whitelaw, to discuss a myriad of topics. We cover the Rays most recent draft and give our thoughts, current prospects and R5 eligible guys, and also a preview of the trade deadline. Ben is a contributor for DRaysBay - check out his...
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Tampa Bay Rays MLB Draft Preview
The 2026 MLB Draft is this Saturday and the Rays have the 2nd overall pick. With such a great opportunity to add talent to the team, we decided to breakdown all the top options on the board. Who do we like best between Roch Cholowsky, Grady Emerson, and Vahn Lackey? Or do we think the Rays will…
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The Rays get hot again!
The Rays get back into their power game and run off 5 wins (check that- 6 wins) in a row. In this episode we break down the turn around and also continue discussions on trade candidates and the farm system.
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Rays 2026 Midseason Update
We're approaching the halfway mark of the 2026 season and it's time for a deep dive on the roster. Do we feel like the Tampa Bay Rays are a good team?
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Can the Rays compete with the Dodgers?
In this episode we preview the Rays upcoming series against the powerhouse that is the Dodgers. How do we stack up? We also take a look at recent series and performance of the team, good and bad. Finally we take a look at some prospects especially those that are Rule 5 eligible.
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Do the Rays make an early trade?
In this episode we discuss the state of the Rays, trade targets, prospects and more. Tampa Bay Rays podcast.
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RIVALRY Episode - Rays and Yanks Split the Series
Today we bring on our good friend and Yankees ball knower RonnieSmooth to breakdown this weekends series split. We also talk about the two teams and what makes each of them so good this season.
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How are the Tampa Bay Rays this good?
In this episode we start by covering the Stadium MOU vote with the City of Tampa, which narrowly passed at 4-3 but there's more to the story. We also try and answer the question: how are the Rays this good? We dive into some analytics and some eye test to figure that out.
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Big Stadium News and the Rays Stay Hot
In this episode we cover the stadium news from today, in which the Rays ownership and Hillsborough County reached an MOU for the project. Things are progressing. Then we turn our attention back to the team. We also talk contracts and prospects. Big episode today
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The Rays sweep the Giants and start the AL East gauntlet
The Rays just keep winning. Another victory tonight against the Blue Jays coming off of a 3-game sweep of the Giants. We check in on the roster as well as the upcoming series and the farm system.
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The Rays are HOT at the 30 game mark
The rays are 18-12 at the 30 game mark. It's been a combination of great management, solid starting pitching, and the big names in the line up coming through. But not everything is perfect: is Cedric Mullins slow start for real? Is it time to cut bait with Taylor Walls? And is the stadium deal in...
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The Rays Sweep the Yankees || The Opener: A Rays Podcast Ep. 5
Boy did that feel good - the Rays are coming off of a sweep of the Yankees in the new and improved Trop. We are so back. In this episode we cover that series as well as discuss the overall performance of the team through the first 15 games. We also preview upcoming matchups and take a look at...
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#4 The Opener - Rays 2026 Season Begins
Welcome back to the opener for episode 4, our first in season episode of the pod. Today we cover the start to the 2026 season and take a look at the good, the bad, and the ugly. The Rays are back in the trop and Zack shares his experience from the first game back since renovation. We review the...
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#3 The Opener: Tampa Bay Rays 2026 Season Preview
In episode 3 we prepare ourselves for a fresh season of major league baseball. More specifically, Tampa Bay Rays baseball. We cover the lineup, rotation, bullpen, and more. We look at over-unders, projections, and thoughts on the team as a whole. After that we cover our bases in State of the Rays...
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#2 The Opener: A Rays Podcast - WBC Superstars & Spring Continues
Welcome to episode 2 of The Opener, a Rays podcast. Today we start by discussing the Rays participating in the WBC and becoming superstars. Junior Caminero might be the best player right now on a loaded DR roster. We then transition into looking at some spring training results before going over…
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#1 The Opener: A Rays Podcast - Spring is Here
Welcome to The Opener: A Rays Podcast. In Episode 1 we cover the first games of spring training, the outfield plan, Caminero extension, and more.