Rays Your Voice: A Tampa Bay Rays Podcast

Rays Your Voice: Rays sweep Yankees, Chandler Simpson stays hot.

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 15:47:00 -0000

This episode covers the Tampa Bay Rays' recent series against the Yankees, focusing on their innovative small-ball strategy, standout players like Chandler Simpson and Taylor Walls, and managerial decisions by Kevin Cash. The hosts analyze team performance, player development, and upcoming challenges in the season.

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Rays Your Voice: What do we know so far about the 2026 Rays?

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 13:00:00 -0000

Hosts Brett Rutherford and Darby Robinson analyze the early stages of the MLB season, focusing on team performances, player insights, and the return of the Rays to Tropicana Field. They take a look at the playing time break down for the Rays in the early going and how that might change throughout the season.

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Rays Your Voice: State of the Farm System with Cole Mitchem

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 16:19:00 -0000

In this episode, Brett Rutherford is joined by Cole Mitchem analyze the Tampa Bay Rays' opening series against the Cardinals, roster strategies, and provide a State of the Farm Sytem after Erik Neander and company have spent the last two years reloading with prospects at all levels of the minor leagues. They discuss key players, new rules like ABS, and the team's future outlook, providing deep insights into the Rays' current state and prospects for 2026.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Season Preview

03:02 Opening Series Analysis

11:58 ABS Challenge System Discussion

21:00 Concerns About Starting Pitchers

24:03 State of the Rays Farm System

58:22 Future Prospects and Player Potential

01:04:36 Brody Hopkins: The Best Prospect in the System

01:08:05 Jacob Melton: Power and Defense in the Outfield

01:14:39 Ty Johnson: An Underrated Pitching Prospect

01:22:28 Future Impact: Prospects to Watch in 2026

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Rays Your Voice: 2026 Season Preview with Elijah Flewellen

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 12:41:00 -0000

Brett Rutherford and Darby Robinson are joined by Elijah Flewellen this episode to preview the 2026 season. The hosts discuss the latest injuries to Ryan Pepiot, Gavin Lux, and Taylor Walls, and how they impact the shape of the Rays Opening Day Roster.

To end the show, Darby and Elijah go head-to-head in a Rays Opening Day-themed trivia contest, before everyone teams up to try and tackle a fan-favorite Rays Sporcle quiz.

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Rays Your Voice: World Baseball Classic updates, State of the Roster

Sun, 15 Mar 2026 12:58:00 -0000

Hosts Brett Rutherford and Darby Robinson analyze the World Baseball Classic, team USA's performance, and potential Tampa Bay Rays branding updates. They explore team dynamics, roster battles, and exciting uniform rebrand options, providing insights into international baseball and Rays' future plans.

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Rays Your Voice: Ben Whitelaw on fringe players to watch this spring

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 03:59:00 -0000

In this episode of Rays Your Voice, hosts Brett Rutherford and Darby Robinson are joined by Ben Whitelaw to discuss the latest developments surrounding the Tampa Bay Rays. They delve into the recent approval to give the Rays state-owned for a new ballpark by the Florida Cabinet, injury updates for players like Taylor Walls, Edwin Uceta, and Chandler Simpson. The conversation shifts into a discussion about fringe players in camp who could make an impact this season, the evolving catching situation, and the potential of pitching prospects. With spring training underway, the hosts emphasize the importance of evaluating player performance and mechanical changes as the Rays prepare for the upcoming season.

00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome

02:38 Stadium Saga Updates

06:33 Injury News and Bullpen Dynamics

22:30 Fringe Players and Spring Training Insights

26:26 Evaluating Ben Williamson's Role with the Rays

31:28 Ryan Vilade: A Hidden Gem for the Rays

37:11 The Outfield Shuffle: Who Stays and Who Goes?

53:11 Catching Prospects: The Future of Rays' Catching

01:05:52 Assessing Boyle and Seymour's Future Roles

01:10:45 Spring Training Insights and Player Evaluations

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Rays Your Voice: Spring Training begins, Rays players prepare for WBC

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 12:45:00 -0000

In this episode, hosts Brett Rutherford and Darby Robinson discuss the excitement surrounding the start of spring training, focusing on player updates, particularly Junior Caminero's emergence as the face of the franchise. With the World Baseball Classic starting soon, Brett and Darby highlight the Rays' participants and their potential impact in the tournament. The conversation shifts to predictions for the upcoming MLB season with a focus on playing time for Rays players.

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Rays Your Voice: Rays sign Nick Martinez, stadium renderings released

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 03:12:00 -0000

In this episode, hosts Brett Rutherford and Darby Robinson discuss the recent Super Bowl, the transition to baseball season, and the signing of pitcher Nick Martinez. They delve into spring training storylines, including roster projections and the excitement surrounding the upcoming season. The conversation also covers stadium renderings for the new Rays ballpark and the potential impact on the team's future. The hosts emphasize the importance of health and the depth of the outfield and pitching staff as they prepare for the season ahead.

00:00 Introduction and Super Bowl Recap

14:08 Discussion on Nick Martinez Signing and Team Dynamics

19:59 Stadium Renderings and Future Developments

33:05 Chandler Simpson's role

41:53 Evaluating the Outfield Depth

49:07 Catcher Conundrums: The Rays' Dilemma

01:04:35 Spring Training Insights and Expectations

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Rays Your Voice: DeSantis, Manfred support new stadium deal, Rays trade for Ben Williamson

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 04:37:00 -0000

In this episode, Brett Rutherford and Darby Robinson discuss the recent press conference led by Governor Ron DeSantis regarding the Tampa Bay Rays' stadium plans. They analyze the significance of DeSantis's support, the involvement of MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred, and the role of Hillsborough College in the project. The conversation also covers the new ownership and the important role of CEO Ken Babby.

Brett and Darby also discuss recent trade for Ben Williamson, and how he fits into the Rays lineup. Additionally, they touch on the changes in the Rays' broadcast and viewing options for the upcoming season.Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Overview of the Press Conference

11:48 Ken Babby's Leadership and Community Engagement

17:55 Funding Discussions and Next Steps

30:31 Tampa's Evolving Sports Landscape and Infrastructure

35:32 Trade Analysis: The Rays Acquire Ben Williamson

01:01:21 Rays' Future Strategy and Roster Decisions

01:06:18 Changes in Rays' Broadcast

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Rays Your Voice: Rays have new stadium deal, plus three-team trade sends Josh Lowe to Angels

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 00:39:00 -0000

In this episode of Rays Your Voice, hosts Brett Rutherford and Darby Robinson discuss the recent announcement of a new stadium deal for the Tampa Bay Rays at Hillsborough Community College. The conversation begins with Darby's hopeful reaction to the news, despite the cautious optimism of many fans who have experienced previous disappointments.

Also, last week the Rays completed a three-team trade that saw them acquire second baseman Gavin Lux and right-handed pitching prospect Chris Clark, while sending former first round pick Josh Lowe to the Angels.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction

01:09 Initial Reactions to the Stadium Deal

10:02 The New Ownership Group's Approach to Buillding a Ballpark

17:12 Looking Ahead: Financial Considerations

23:16 Cautious Optimism for the Future

43:55 Gavin Lux's Role and Performance

01:00:02 The Impact of the World Baseball Classic

01:09:50 Financial Disparities in MLB

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Rays Your Voice: Rays trade Brandon Lowe and Shane Baz

Tue, 06 Jan 2026 13:24:00 -0000

In this episode, hosts Brett Rutherford and Darby Robinson discuss the recent trades involving Brandon Lowe and Shane Baz. They analyze the players involved, the potential impact on the team's performance in 2026, and the future of the Rays' roster. The conversation also touches on the state of the AL East, the importance of pitching prospects, and the overall direction of the Rays as they head into the new season.

01:24 Brandon Lowe Trade Breakdown

10:51 Lowe's Place in Rays History

17:16 Roster Construction Challenges

30:32 Evaluating the Return for Shane Baz

39:39 Comparing Team Trajectories in the AL East

42:38 The Rays' Long-Term Vision and Roster Decisions

45:50 Ketel Marte Trade Considerations

50:01 Addressing the Second Base Dilemma

55:58 Concerns Over Starting Rotation

59:55 Future Outlook and Team Direction

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Rays Your Voice: Rays sign Cedric Mullins and Steven Matz, is there a big trade coming?

Fri, 12 Dec 2025 03:35:00 -0000

In this episode, hosts Brett Rutherford and Darby Robinson discuss the recent signings of Cedric Mullins and Steven Matz, and how they fit in on the Rays roster. They analyze the implications of these moves for the team's roster, focusing on Mullins' potential to provide veteran leadership and stability in the outfield, as well as Matz's versatility as a pitcher.

The hosts also discuss the recent Winter Meetings in baseball, highlighting the excitement and rumors surrounding potential trades. Specifically, the Brandon Lowe was rumored to be on the market, and the Rays are reportedly in trade talks with the Diamondbacks about Ketel Marte.

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Rays Your Voice: 2025 season autopsy, outfielders

Thu, 04 Dec 2025 20:34:00 -0000

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Rays Your Voice: Pete Fairbanks becomes free agent, Brandon Lowe's option picked up. What's next?

Fri, 14 Nov 2025 01:46:00 -0000

In this episode of Rays Your Voice, hosts Brett Rutherford and Darby Robinson discuss the latest offseason moves for the Tampa Bay Rays, including the decision to pick up the options of Brandon Lowe and Taylor Walls, while declining Pete Fairbanks'. The conversation delves into the financial aspects of these decisions, the performance of key players, and the overall strategy for the upcoming season. In this episode, the hosts also begin their 2025 season autopsy, starting with the catchers and infielders.

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Rays Your Voice: New ownership holds press conference, stadium talk, postseason round up

Sat, 11 Oct 2025 12:31:00 -0000

In this episode, hosts Brett Rutherford and Darby Robinson discuss the recent introductory press conference for the new ownership group of the Tampa Bay Rays. They share their initial reactions, emphasizing the importance of the new ownership's commitment to building a new stadium and improving fan experience. The conversation delves into financial aspects, public-private partnerships, and the future of baseball operations under the new management. The hosts express cautious optimism about the team's direction while acknowledging the challenges ahead, particularly regarding payroll and stadium development. The show concludes with predictions for the postseason and reactions to all the games thus far.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to new ownership and reactions to press conference

05:54 Building a ballpark

14:47 Return to Tropicana Field

20:43 HCC Dale Mabry Campus

38:57 Baseball Operations outlook under new ownership

57:48 Playoff Baseball Insights and Series Predictions

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Rays Your Voice: Rays sold to group led by Patrick Zalupski

Tue, 07 Oct 2025 13:40:00 -0000

In this episode of Raise Your Voice, hosts Brett Rutherford and Darby Robinson discuss the significant changes surrounding the Tampa Bay Rays, including the sale of the team and the legacy of former owner Stuart Sternberg. They explore the implications of new ownership under Patrick Zalupski, expectations for payroll and team strategy, and the future of the Rays, including potential stadium developments and branding refreshes. The conversation reflects on the complexities of ownership in Major League Baseball and the challenges the Rays face moving forward.

00:00 Introduction and Season Reflections

01:27 Ownership Change: The Sale of the Rays

05:18 Stuart Sternberg's Legacy

08:07 Cautious Optimism for New Ownership

14:28 The Future of the Rays: Stadium and Branding

33:59 The Importance of a Rays Hall of Fame

38:54 Ownership Changes and Payroll Expectations

57:46 Future Strategies for the Rays

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Rays Your Voice: Carson Williams called up, Junior Caminero chases 40 home run season

Tue, 26 Aug 2025 03:29:00 -0000

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Context of Carson Williams' Call-Up

03:02 Evaluating Carson Williams' Potential and Expectations

05:53 The Importance of Managing Expectations for Young Players

08:54 Discussion on Ian Seymour's Performance and Future

11:55 The State of the Rays' Pitching Rotation

14:53 Future Prospects and Player Development Strategies

29:09 Pitching Prospects and Future Uncertainties

32:40 The Evolution of Pitching Strategies

35:49 Caminero's Home Run Chase

48:05 Junior Caminero: A Rising Star in Baseball

52:43 Contract Negotiations and Player Extensions

58:57 Identifying Extension Candidates

01:09:59 Future Prospects and Team Strategy

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Rays Your Voice: What's next for the struggling Rays?

Fri, 22 Aug 2025 12:34:00 -0000

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Current State of the Team

02:55 Disappointment and Expectations for the Season

05:51 Prospects and Future Outlook

08:49 Injuries and Roster Management

11:43 Offensive Struggles and Key Players

14:47 Pitching Challenges and Team Strategy

17:54 Bob Seymour's Impact and Future Role

27:20 Evaluating Player Depth and Future Prospects

28:53 Emerging Talents: Tre' Morgan and Carson Williams

30:58 Assessing Team Strategy and Player Utilization

34:22 The Importance of Player Development and Exposure

38:37 Pitching Prospects: Yoniel Curet and Future Options

48:55 Looking Ahead: Impact Players for Next Season

50:46 Injury Concerns and Rotation Dynamics

54:06 Pitching Challenges and Future Strategies

01:00:03 Evaluating Trades and Team Direction

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What will the 2026 Rays look like?

Tue, 05 Aug 2025 03:38:00 -0000

Brett Rutherford and Darby Robinson discuss how the moves at the trade deadline serve as a primer for what's ahead this offseason.

02:50 Looking Ahead to 2026: Future Prospects for the Rays

05:48 2026 Starting Rotation: Who Stays and Who Goes?

11:41 Evaluating the Bullpen: Key Players and Potential Trades

19:39 Analyzing the Catching Situation: Will Anyone Stick?

33:20 Infield Dynamics: The Future of Brandon Lowe and Yandy Diaz

41:05 Is it Time to Reshape the Rays' Outfield?

01:04:27 Final Thoughts and Predictions for the Offseason

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Rays make flurry of moves ahead of trade deadline

Sat, 02 Aug 2025 14:22:00 -0000

Brett Rutherford and Darby Robinson discuss all the moves the Rays made ahead of Thursday's trade deadline.

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Rays Your Voice: Danny Jansen traded, Taj Bradley optioned

Tue, 29 Jul 2025 15:18:00 -0000

Brett Rutherford and Darby Robinson discuss the trade that sent catcher Danny Jansen to Milwaukee and the decision to option young right-handed pitcher Taj Bradley.

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Rays Your Voice: Trade Deadline Preview

Tue, 22 Jul 2025 03:22:00 -0000

Brett Rutherford, Darby Robinson, and special guest Brian Menendez of DRaysBay and Baseball Prospectus discuss the Rays plans ahead of the July 31 trade deadline.

One move has already been made, bringing in Bryan Baker from Baltimore to try and sure up a struggling bullpen, but there could be more incomings and outgoings from that group. Specifically, is now the time when the Rays trade closer Pete Fairbanks?

The Rays are poised to trade one of their starting pitchers, who have stayed healthy and all made their starts to this point in the season. Shane McClanahan will rejoin the rotation at some point in the second half, and Joe Boyle has earned an opportunity based on his performance in AAA and in limited big league work this year. Zack Littell and Taj Bradley seem like the most likely options to be moved. Brett, Darby, and Brian discuss which they think will remain on the team, and how that impacts the Rays rotation.

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Rays Your Voice: Junior Caminero named All-Star starter and Home Run Derby participant

Sat, 12 Jul 2025 00:40:00 -0000

Brett Rutherford and Darby Robinson discuss the Rays three All-Stars, including Home Run Derby participant and starter at third base, Junior Caminero.

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Rays Your Voice: Rays surging in recent weeks as bats come alive

Mon, 23 Jun 2025 00:49:00 -0000

Brett Rutherford and Darby Robinson discuss the Rays recent successes, fueled by the best lineup in baseball over the last month. Junior Caminero, Yandy Diaz, Brandon Lowe, and Jonathan Aranda have powered an incredible run since the end of May, one that has left Rays fans dreaming of catching the Yankees in the race for the AL East.

Now that the Rays find themselves as one of the frontrunners in the American League, will they go for a big splash at the deadline, make multiple small acquisitions, or is there a shock move in the cards?

With news that a group led by Patrick Zalupski is in exclusive negotiations to buy the Tampa Bay Rays for $1.7 billion, Brett and Darby discuss the impact a sale would have on the future of the franchise.

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Rays Your Voice: Chandler Simpson demoted, Matt Thaiss acquired

Tue, 03 Jun 2025 01:51:00 -0000

Brett Rutherford and Darby Robinson discuss the recent demotion of Chandler Simpson and what it means for his development.

The Rays also made a move to acquire catcher Matt Thaiss, designating the struggling Ben Rortvedt for assignment. This move, along with the decision to send Simpson down signal how the Rays front office feels about the team and their chances to compete right now.

Brett and Darby also discuss the news that Evan Longoria will be signing a ceremonial one-day contract to officially retire as a Ray next weekend. They share some of their favorite Longo memories and talk about what he represents for the franchise.

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Rays Your Voice: Starting pitching struggles

Tue, 20 May 2025 01:54:00 -0000

Brett Rutherford and Darby Robinson discuss the recent struggles of Shane Baz and Taj Bradley and what that means for the Rays rotation.

Also, what is Christopher Morel's role on this team? Less than a year after the Rays traded All-Star third baseman Isaac Paredes to acquire Morel, the young slugger has been reduced to a bench role for most of this season. Brett and Darby discuss his potential paths to more playing time.

Ha-Seong Kim is inching closer to his return from shoulder surgery, and could make his Rays debut next month. How will his addition shake up the lineup?

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Rays Your Voice: What is this team missing?

Wed, 14 May 2025 14:42:00 -0000

Brett Rutherford and Darby Robinson discuss where the team has fallen short so far this season, and debate if they have the answers in-house to bring them back into contention.

While the wins have not come consistently, there are some signs of life in the way this team has hit and played defense.

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Rays Your Voice: What direction is this team heading in?

Fri, 25 Apr 2025 19:44:00 -0000

Brett Rutherford and Darby Robinson discuss a frustrating homestead in which the Rays lost three of four series against the Angels, Braves, Red Sox, and Yankees. While they have some work to do after a sluggish start, there's a lot to look forward to this season, including the emergence of players like Jonathan Aranda, Kameron Misner, and Chandler Simpson, with plenty of other young players ready to contribute.

And while this episode was recorded during the first round of the NFL Draft and a first round playoff game for the Tampa Bay Lightning, Brett and Darby use this time to share their thoughts on the other teams in the Tampa Bay Area.

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Rays Your Voice: Does Joe Boyle belong in the starting rotation?

Mon, 14 Apr 2025 04:45:00 -0000

Brett Rutherford and Darby Robinson discuss the first six games of the Rays' 13-game homestand, which saw them lose a series to the Angels before taking the series against the Braves. Brett and Darby talk about Zack Hample's antics, Jonathan Aranda's breakout, Jose Caballero's role in the present and the future, and if Joe Boyle has the goods to crack the starting rotation.

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Rays Your Voice: The first losing streak of the season

Tue, 08 Apr 2025 13:54:00 -0000

Brett Rutherford and Darby Robinson break down what has gone wrong for the Rays during this four-game losing streak, and which slow starters need to turn things around quickly before the Rays dig themselves into too big of a hole.

Also, with Richie Palacios and Josh Lowe on the mend from their injuries, what will the Rays do when they need to make a decision on Jake Mangum and Kameron Misner? Is there another player on this team who is in danger of losing their roster spot?

Brett also has notes from the start of the Durham Bulls season, where he got to see Chandler Simpson, Carson Williams, Eloy Jimenez, and Joe Boyle up close and personal last week.

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Rays Your Voice: Notes from Opening Weekend

Tue, 01 Apr 2025 02:24:00 -0000

Brett Rutherford and Darby Robinson break down the Rays' Opening Weekend series victory over the Colorado Rockies, and some important notes they made after getting their first looks at the team in regular season action.

Josh Lowe picked up a Grade 2 right oblique strain on Opening Day, and Jake Mangum is the man to replace him on the roster for the time being. Brett and Darby discuss how the Rays will look to make up JLowe's production during his absence.

Also, what's the deal with these torpedo bats? To end the show, Brett and Darby talk about baseball's latest craze and the impact that these new bats could have on the game.

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Rays Your Voice: 2025 Season Preview

Tue, 25 Mar 2025 13:50:00 -0000

Brett Rutherford and Darby Robinson discuss the injury to Shane McClanahan, and the major decision to have Curtis Mead start the season with the big league club and send Eloy Jimenez to AAA Durham. Those two bits of news have a lot of implications for the roster composition heading into the 2025 season.

After a disappointing 2024 that saw the team miss the postseason for the first time in six years, can the Rays bounce back in 2025? Brett and Darby make their season predictions, including standout players, team leaders, and ultimately who and what will make or break this year's team.

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Who's on Worst: Everybody Wants Some!!

Wed, 12 Mar 2025 12:09:00 -0000

Ashley MacLennan and Darby Robinson review Richard Linklater's Everybody Wants Some!!, starring Glenn Powell.

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Rays Your Voice: Notes from Spring Training

Tue, 11 Mar 2025 02:03:00 -0000

Brett Rutherford and Darby Robinson discuss the latest in Rays news from Spring Training. There are a couple of roster bottles to keep an eye on, specifically Curtis Mead and Eloy Jimenez. Also, Brett and Darby discuss whether or not Chandler Simpson can force his way onto the Opening Day Roster.

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Rays Your Voice: Rays sign Ha-Seong Kim

Tue, 04 Feb 2025 11:36:00 -0000

Brett Rutherford and Darby Robinson discuss the Rays' most-shocking move of the offseason, signing Ha-Seong Kim to a two-year, $29 million deal to play shortstop. It seemed as if the Rays offseason was mostly done and Taylor Walls was set to be the club's shortstop in 2025, but after a larger market failed to develop for Kim, the Rays swooped in and made a deal.

The team wasn't done there; they acquired local product Alex Faedo in a trade with Detroit the very next week. Faedo has spent his entire career with the Tigers but was recently DFA. He will fight for a spot in the Rays bullpen but might have an edge coming out of Spring Training given he has no options remaining.

To end the show, we discuss some of the Rays prospects that appeared in top 100 rankings in multiple outlets. We break down which you might see in 2025, and which might shoot up the rankings next season.

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Rays Your Voice: Drew Rasmussen extended

Tue, 28 Jan 2025 04:02:00 -0000

Brett Rutherford and Darby Robinson discuss the contracts given out to Drew Rasmussen and Taylor Walls, and break down the 2025 Hall of Fame class.

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Who's on Worst: Hardball

Fri, 24 Jan 2025 04:57:00 -0000

Ashley MacLennan and Darby Robinson review Hardball, directed by Brian Robbins and starring Keanu Reeves. While Hardball is nowhere near the worst movie reviewed on Who's on Worst, there are a lot of moving parts in this film that just don't mesh together, and the payoffs are not earned.

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Rays Your Voice: Rays sign Eloy Jimenez

Tue, 07 Jan 2025 13:23:00 -0000

Brett Rutherford and Darby Robinson discuss the latest Rays news, including the minor league signing of Eloy Jimenez. While this isn't a guaranteed MLB deal, Brett and Darby think that there is a fit for Jimenez on the roster, although it might change the outlook of the Rays depth chart.

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Rays Your Voice: Rays trade Jeffrey Springs

Wed, 18 Dec 2024 14:57:20 -0000

Brett Rutherford and Darby Robinson discuss the trade of Jeffrey Springs to the Athletics for a very interesting turn including 6'7" flamethrower Joe Boyle. Is he the next Tyler Glasnow, or will the other pieces in this trade end up being more valuable in the long run? We also discuss the recent Rule 5 draft and the moves made by the Rays to fill out the 40-man roster.

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Rays Your Voice: Winter Meetings Update

Wed, 11 Dec 2024 05:33:12 -0000

Brett Rutherford and Darby Robinson get you caught up on all of the Rays offseason moves thus far, including signing veteran catcher Danny Jansen and trading center fielder Jose Siri. With the Winter Meetings well underway, they discuss what moves the Rays might and probably will make before the start of the season.

We also have an update on the Rays stadium saga, after the St. Petersburg City Council approved the issuance of bonds for the Historic Gas Plant District redevelopment in their last meeting, and the Pinellas County Commission seems poised to do the same when they reconvene. The ball is now back in the Rays' court, but this seems like a step in the right direction for the stadium deal to go forward as agreed.

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Rays Your Voice: The Stadium Standoff

Wed, 04 Dec 2024 16:03:00 -0000

Brett Rutherford, Darby Robinson, and Danny Russell discuss the latest in the Rays stadium saga, after the historic deal approved in July by St. Petersburg and Pinellas County seems to be dead. They discuss how we got here and what's next for the team.

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Rays Your Voice: Offseason goals to improve the offense

Fri, 08 Nov 2024 23:57:36 -0000

Brett Rutherford and Darby Robinson discuss how the Rays will approach the offseason to try and improve offensive numbers at the catcher, shortstop, and center field positions, three spots that President of Baseball Ops Erik Neander said they will look to adjust.

Brett and Darby also provide updates on the Rays stadium, which was left destroyed after Hurricane Milton.

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Rays Your Voice: Autopsy of the 2024 season

Mon, 07 Oct 2024 03:16:05 -0000

Brett Rutherford and Darby Robinson try to dissect the difference between bad process and bad results in the lead-up to the 2024 season, and which decisions by the front office had the most adverse effects on the team's performance.

We focus on the trade that brought the Rays Jose Caballero in exchange for Luke Raley, and why the trade seemed like a win for both teams, Kevin Cash's insistence on playing Taylor Walls at shortstop when healthy makes this a puzzling move.

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Rays Your Voice: What to watch for down the home stretch

Mon, 09 Sep 2024 23:02:24 -0000

Brett Rutherford and Darby Robinson discuss recent Rays news, including Alex Jackson being designated for assignment and Logan Driscoll replacing him as the team's catcher, Taj Bradley's recent struggles, and the decision to play Taylor Walls nearly every day as the team's shortstop. While the Rays are all but out of the postseason race, there is still plenty of reasons to watch, as the front office begins to look ahead to the 2025 season.

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Rays Your Voice: A look ahead to the future.

Mon, 19 Aug 2024 19:13:19 -0000

Brett Rutherford and Darby Robinson have finally given up hope on the 2024 season, and begin to look ahead to what the 2025 roster may look like. Despite a disappointing season, many players may have some strong job security as we near the offseason. Brett and Darby go through the position players currently on the active roster and discuss which they'd like to see the team keep, and which spots they'd like to see Erik Neander go out and find improvements on.

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Rays Your Voice: Trade Deadline Recap

Thu, 01 Aug 2024 14:20:20 -0000

Brett Rutherford and Darby Robinson break down every trade the Rays made ahead of the Tuesday, July 30 deadline. While many are classifying this as a fire sale, Brett and Darby have some different thoughts as to how these moves continue to help the Rays compete this year and next. They discuss the energy that Christopher Morel brings to the Rays clubhouse and the potential that top prospect Dylan Lesko brings into the farm system.

To end the show, Brett and Darby celebrate the news that the Rays new stadium is full steam ahead after the Pinellas County Board of Commissioners made the final approval for the Historic Gas Plant District development deal.

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Rays Your Voice: Rays trade Randy Arozarena and Zach Eflin

Sat, 27 Jul 2024 18:06:01 -0000

Brett Rutherford and Darby Robinson break down the trade of Randy Arozarena to the Mariners, and Zach Eflin to the Orioles. Why neither trade was completely unexpected, the timing, the returns, and the teams which they were made with are interesting to say the least. Brett and Darby discuss what they like about the return, and debate what these decisions mean for the rest of this season and the future of the franchise.

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Rays Your Voice: Stadium deal passed by St. Pete City Council

Fri, 19 Jul 2024 16:16:46 -0000

Brett Rutherford and Danny Russell break down the news that the redevelopment of the Historic Gas Plant District will move forward with the Rays/Hines plan to center it around a new ballpark that will keep the Rays in St. Petersburg for generations to come. This is a long time coming for the franchise, whose goal it's been to build a new stadium since Stuart Sternberg took over the team in 2005. Brett and Danny debate what this deal means for the future of the Rays.

They also preview the start of the second half which begins on Friday against the Yankees, and go through some of the more interesting names in the Rays 2024 draft class.

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Rays Your Voice: Civale and Maton traded, Wander Franco formally charged

Fri, 12 Jul 2024 18:00:00 -0000

Brett Rutherford is joined by Danny Russell and Ian Malinowski, going live right after the final out was recorded in a 5-4 win over the Yankees on Thursday. They discuss everything wacky that happened during a tense three-game set with the Bronx Bombers. Since the last time you heard from us the Rays traded two veteran pitchers, sending Aaron Civale to Milwaukee and Phil Maton to the New York Mets. Ian and Danny share their insight and break down what these trades mean for the Rays pitching staff the rest of the year.

Wander Franco was formally charged in the Dominican Republic, and for the time being the Rays will not be paying him his salary.

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Rays Your Voice: Three straight series wins for the good guys!

Tue, 02 Jul 2024 14:22:11 -0000

Brett Rutherford and Darby Robinson discuss how the Rays have begun to right the ship in their 2024 season, getting back to .500 and winning three consecutive series (at the time of recording). The last time you heard from us, we said this team wasn't good enough. While we still think there are some holes in the roster, the Rays are starting to prove us wrong. They may be just good enough to give us hope and stay in the Wild Card race through the summer.

Now that we are heading into July and the standings have changed a bit, we finish the show discussing who the potential trade pieces are as we inch closer to the deadline.

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Rays Your Voice: The 2024 Rays just aren't that good

Tue, 18 Jun 2024 14:52:13 -0000

Brett Rutherford and Darby Robinson discuss the malaise that hangs over the 2024 season as the Rays sit in last place in the AL East, despite high expectations at the beginning of the season. They debate where it all went wrong, and if there's still any hope or reason to be excited for the rest of the season (spoiler alert: there is!). While many players on the team are putting together career-worst seasons, one player that has stood out recently is Jose Siri, who seems to be regaining the form that saw him be a major contributor in 2023. Brett and Darby break down how Siri is finding that power swing again, and what makes him such an important part of the roster.

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Who's on Worst: Draft Day

Fri, 14 Jun 2024 20:50:21 -0000

Ashley MacLennan and Darby Robinson review Draft Day, starring baseball movie darling Kevin Costner. While we intended to record and release near the NFL Draft life got in the way, but our next episode is finally hear. This flick takes us into an NFL front office on draft day, and this movie isn't all that bad. Costner and Chadwick Boseman shine as they are used to doing and carry most of this movie. However, some silly logic throughout doesn't land this movie towards the top of our list.

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Rays Your Voice: Rays continue to get healthy

Sat, 08 Jun 2024 16:00:00 -0000

Brett Rutherford and Darby Robinson break down the Rays sweep of the Marlins as the team finally starts getting healthy. They discuss why having Taylor Walls back deepens the roster in all facets of the game, and how they can use him and Jose Caballero to keep some of their star players fresh through the summer.

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Rays Your Voice: Memorial Day Roundup

Wed, 29 May 2024 12:27:09 -0000

Brett Rutherford and Darby Robinson take a 30,000-foot view of the 2024 Tampa Bay Rays, now that it's too late to say that it's still early. Stars like Randy Arozarena have struggled, and injuries to key contributors like Josh Lowe and Brandon Lowe have made it even more difficult for the team. Will the Rays look to "blow it up," or stay the course as they try and make a run for their sixth straight postseason appearance?

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Who's on Worst: How Do You Know

Fri, 24 May 2024 13:52:31 -0000

Ashley MacLennan and Darby Robinson review the 2010 romantic comedy 'How Do You Know,' a movie that forced Jack Nicholson into retirement, and one that barely contains any baseball.

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Rays Your Voice: Red hot road trip, roster shuffling

Tue, 21 May 2024 02:51:19 -0000

Brett Rutherford and Darby Robinson go live right after Sunday's series finale in Toronto to discuss how the Rays have begun to right the ship in the last seven games against the Red Sox and Blue Jays, and how they can bring that momentum to Tropicana Field.

With Brandon Lowe nearing his return, how will the Rays shuffle the roster? Will they keep Harold Ramirez and send down Jonathan Aranda, or will there be an out-of-nowhere trade this week?

Brett and Darby also discuss the acquisition of LHP Richard Lovelady and what his role will be in the bullpen.

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Rays Your Voice: Bat speed data, Brandon Lowe setback

Tue, 14 May 2024 13:36:52 -0000

Brett Rutherford and Darby Robinson discuss Baseball Savant's new bat speed leaderboard and what it means for stats lovers. They take a look at how the Rays fare in terms of bat speed and squared-up swings, and look at some surprising numbers.

While Jonathan Aranda seems close to rejoining the Rays, Brandon Lowe is taking another visit to a specialist in Nashville. He's still feeling "something" in his oblique, whatever that means. Brett and Darby debate who is on the chopping block should both Aranda and BLowe return soon, with Harold Ramirez's job seeming the most in danger.

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Rays Your Voice: Rays sweep Mets, praise be to Skyray

Tue, 07 May 2024 15:25:54 -0000

Brett Rutherford and Darby Robinson react to an incredible weekend of Rays Baseball that saw the team debut their new City Connect uniforms and pick up their first series sweep of the season against the New York Mets.

Brett and Darby talk about the energy that Jonny DeLuca has added to the Rays lineup, and discuss why Josh Lowe will only further strengthen the team.

Later in the show, the guys are joined by DRaysBay Managing Editor Danny Russell who shows off his brand new Rays City Connect jersey, and breaks down his thoughts on the new threads, and goes on to 'Rays' his voice about a potential future rebrand.

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Rays Your Voice: Rays unveil City Connect uniforms

Tue, 30 Apr 2024 14:44:18 -0000

Brett Rutherford and Darby Robinson discuss the newly released Rays City Connect uniforms, which lean heavily into the skateboarding culture in the Tampa Bay area, as well as the team's old identity, the Devil Rays. We discuss what we love and what we might change about the uniform set and overall branding, but we are definitely happy campers.

We also discuss if this might be the first sign of a rebrand for the Tampa Bay Rays, as they continue to bring back the shades of green and purple that they wore in those early years where the baseball wasn't as good. Could a new 'SkyRay' logo be a fresh new start for the team when they open their new stadium in a few years?

Eventually, we have to talk about baseball, although it's been quite terrible recently. But we don't waste our time sulking, we debate ways the team could improve immediately as players return from injury or get promoted from AAA Durham, including top prospect Junior Caminero.

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Rays Your Voice: Pepiot shines, Rortvedt impresses

Tue, 09 Apr 2024 14:08:34 -0000

Brett Rutherford and Darby Robinson discuss the Rays series win in Denver over the Rockies, and introduce the Worry Index, going through each aspect of the team and breaking down how worried they are about the current group.

As the Rays continue their road trip, Brett and Darby discuss what they are looking for to continue reducing those worry levels.

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Rays Your Voice: Rays split with Blue Jays, take on world champs next

Tue, 02 Apr 2024 13:15:23 -0000

Brett Rutherford and Darby Robinson discuss the Opening Weekend series against Toronto, and break down the good, bad, and ugly from the split. Next up is the Texas Rangers, who quickly eliminated the Rays in the AL Wild Card round last year en route to their first ever World Series title.

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Rays Your Voice: Opening Day Preview

Thu, 28 Mar 2024 11:26:54 -0000

Brett Rutherford and Darby Robinson break down the flurry of moves made by the Rays ahead of Opening Day, and preview the upcoming series against the Toronto Blue Jays.

Now that the roster is set, Brett and Darby discuss how Kevin Cash might line his team up for the first few games of the season, and who the first call ups may be from AAA Durham.

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Rays Your Voice: Injuries to Josh Lowe and Taj Bradley shake up Opening Day roster outlook

Fri, 22 Mar 2024 02:27:57 -0000

Brett Rutherford and Darby Robinson discuss injuries to Josh Lowe and Taj Bradley, and how they shake up the Rays' plans entering the regular season.

While the Rays do have depth to help them absorb these injuries more easily, how much will their depth be tested throughout the season?

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Rays Your Voice: Predicting the Opening Day Roster

Tue, 12 Mar 2024 12:51:01 -0000

Brett Rutherford and Darby Robinson react to the news that Jonny DeLuca will open the season on the injured list after breaking his hand during a Spring Training game in the Dominican Republic. They discuss how it impacts the roster outlook, and make a full prediction on who will break camp with the team as things stand.

Brett and Darby also look around the league at recent injury news, with Lucas Giolito likely to miss the 2024 season and Gerrit Cole undergoing an MRI. How might those injuries affect the AL East race this season, and which teams have enough depth to absorb the innings lost by their front-line starters?

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Rays Your Voice: Jim Turvey joins the show to discuss Rays Vegas win totals

Thu, 22 Feb 2024 20:52:50 -0000

Brett Rutherford and Darby Robinson are joined by the Action Network's Jim Turvey to discuss why Vegas and other projection models aren't very optimistic about the team's outlook as we head into Spring Training.

Brett and Darby also react to the signing of infielder Amed Rosario and discuss how he changes what the Opening Day roster will look like.

To end the show, Brett, Darby, and Jim pick a few Rays futures bets that they believe provide some value (or at least a fun lotto ticket to have).

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Who's on Worst: The Benchwarmers

Wed, 21 Feb 2024 04:42:54 -0000

Ashley MacLennan and Darby Robinson review The Benchwarmers (2006), directed by Dennis Dugan. This Happy Madison Productions film starring Rob Schneider, David Spade, and Jon Heder comes in as one of the worst we've watched on Who's on Worst. The comedy doesn't land, the jokes are offensive, and the film lacks a basic premise.

Here what Ashley and Darby's thoughts are on the movie, and who they would pick to add to the Rays.

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Rays Your Voice: Cash and Neander extended, Phil Maton signed

Fri, 09 Feb 2024 21:26:00 -0000

Brett and Darby react to the news that Rays manager Kevin Cash and President of Baseball Operations Erik Neander have signed contract extensions that keep them with the club through at least 2028. The Rays also made a big league free agent signing, inking RHP Phil Maton to a one-year deal with an option for a second. Brett and Darby discuss where Maton fits into the bullpen.

Spring Training is less than a week away, which means we have a long list of non-roster invitees that will be making their way to Port Charlotte with the hopes of impressing the Rays enough to either break camp with the team or carve out a role in the farm system.

To end the show, Brett and Darby Rays their voice about the Athletic's Ken Rosenthal, who has been criticized recently for his writing on signing young players to lengthy contract extensions.

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Rays Your Voice: Rays sign Uwasawa, trade Raley and Kittredge

Mon, 15 Jan 2024 19:41:55 -0000

Brett Rutherford and Darby Robinson discuss the latest Rays news including an update on Wander Franco, the signing of Japanese LHP Naoyuki Uwasawa, and the trades of fan favorites Luke Raley and Andrew Kittredge.

Brett and Darby also answer some fan questions and address rumors that the Rays might be signing Yasiel Puig to a minor league deal with an invite to Spring Training.

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Rays Your Voice: New Year's Resolutions

Sat, 30 Dec 2023 19:34:55 -0000

Brett Rutherford and Darby Robinson provide updates on the Wander Franco investigation before discussing recent moves made within the AL East, including Lucas Giolito to the Red Sox and Kevin Kiermaier back to the Blue Jays.

To end the show, Brett and Darby share their Rays New Year's Resolutions.

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Rays Your Voice: Tyler Glasnow traded to the Dodgers

Sat, 16 Dec 2023 14:43:45 -0000

Brett Rutherford and Darby Robinson discuss the trade that sent Rays ace Tyler Glasnow to the Los Angeles Dodgers, along with outfielder Manuel Margot. Brett and Darby evaluate the return, which includes a former top-100 prospect RHP Ryan Pepiot who figures to be in the Rays rotation to start the year, and athletic outfielder Jonny Deluca who will use his speed and plate discipline to try and fight for a spot on the Rays Opening Day roster.

Now that the move we've all been waiting for has gone down, what's next for the Rays? Brett and Darby talk about how the Rays might try and sure up the last few holes on their roster.

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Rays Your Voice: Shohei Ohtani to the Dodgers, Ultimate Rays Opening Day Lineup

Tue, 12 Dec 2023 13:35:02 -0000

Brett Rutherford and Darby Robinson react to the news that Shohei Ohtani has signed with the Los Angeles Dodgers on a 10-year, $700 million contract. What's even more interesting is that $680 million of that contract will be deferred and paid after the 10 years are up.

Brett and Darby continue to discuss the rumors surrounding Tyler Glasnow and the Dodgers and suggest some pieces the Rays might go after in a trade.

To end the show, Brett and Darby assemble the Ultimate Rays Opening Day lineup, putting together the best team using only Rays Opening Day starters from any period in franchise history. Let us know who you would put in your lineup!

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Rays Your Voice: Juan Soto traded, Winter Meetings recap

Fri, 08 Dec 2023 11:47:08 -0000

Brett Rutherford and Darby Robinson react to the blockbuster trade that sent Juan Soto to the New York Yankees and discuss the impact it will have on the AL East race this year. The Rays made a free agent signing this week, inking RHP Chris Devenski to a one year deal with a club option for a second. Devenski was a member of the Rays bullpen in the back half of 2023 and was even named to the postseason roster, so the Rays clearly have faith in him.

The Shohei Ohtani sweepstakes is still ongoing and that seems to be holding up the rest of the market. Where might he land and how quickly will the dominoes fall after he makes his decision?

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Rays Your Voice: Winter Meetings Preview

Thu, 30 Nov 2023 21:33:28 -0000

Brett Rutherford and Darby Robinson discuss the latest trade rumors, including names like Tyler Glasnow, Randy Arozarena, and Isaac Paredes who have all been mentioned recently. Who is most likely to go and which moves do we expect to see completed before the end of next week's Winter Meetings.

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Rays Your Voice: Non-tender deadline reactions

Thu, 30 Nov 2023 02:51:11 -0000

Brett Rutherford and Darby Robinson react to the moves made around the league at the non-tender deadline.

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Who's on Worst: Cobb

Fri, 10 Nov 2023 04:59:33 -0000

Ashley MacLennan and Darby Robinson review Ron Shelton's Cobb (1994) starring Tommy Lee Jones.

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Rays Your Voice: Offseason begins, Peter Bendix departs

Mon, 06 Nov 2023 02:20:35 -0000

Brett and Darby break down the Fall Classic and offer their thoughts on how the postseason played out. The offseason got started as soon as the final out was recorded in Arizona, and the Rays have placed six players on outright waivers, on top of losing three players to free agency.

To trade or not to trade Tyler Glasnow? While we'd all love to see Glas pitch for the Rays for years to come, it might make financial sense and baseball sense to move on from the injury-prone hurler this offseason.

Towards the end of the show, news broke that the Miami Marlins were hiring Peter Bendix to run their baseball operations department, a move that is well-deserved after Bendix's tenure with the Rays, serving as the GM under President of Baseball Ops Erik Neander.

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Rays Your Voice: ALWC Post-Mortem, State of the Roster with Cole Mitchem

Mon, 09 Oct 2023 01:33:57 -0000

Brett Rutherford and Cole Mitchem close the book on the Rays 2023 season by breaking down what went wrong in the Wild Card series against the Rangers, while highlighting everything that went right during a rollercoaster 99-win season. Then Brett and Cole take a look at the state of the 40-man roster, addressing what moves might come first once the postseason is complete.

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Rays Your Voice: ALWC Game 1 Instant Reaction

Wed, 04 Oct 2023 12:09:11 -0000

Brett Rutherford reacts to the Rays 4-0 loss at home against the Texas Rangers in Game 1 of the AL Wild Card Series. Sleepy offense and sloppy defense allowed the Rangers to take a series lead with a chance to clinch tomorrow at the Trop. Will there be more than 20,000 fans in the stadium with the season on the line?

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Rays Your Voice: Postseason Preview

Mon, 02 Oct 2023 14:26:51 -0000

Darby Robinson discusses the end of the regular season, and what's ahead for the Rays as they begin the AL Wild Card Round against the Texas Rangers on Tuesday afternoon.

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Rays Your Voice: Stadium deal announced, Orioles dash division hopes

Fri, 22 Sep 2023 01:13:20 -0000

Brett Rutherford and Darby Robinson react to the announcement of the deal for a new stadium in St. Petersburg and discuss what it means for the franchise and the future of the Tropicana Field site. Later in the show, they discuss what's left to play for in the regular season after a semi-disappointing series split in Baltimore.

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Rays Your Voice: Rays stay hot against the Yankees, and Carl Crawford is inducted into the Rays Hall of Fame

Tue, 29 Aug 2023 15:10:12 -0000

Brett Rutherford and Darby Robinson discuss an interesting series against the Yankees that saw the benches clear twice in one inning in Sunday's finale. However, cooler heads prevailed, and the Rays took two of three from the cellar dwellers of the AL East. Brett and Darby also discuss some news around the league, including Baltimore losing All-Star closer Felix Bautista with an elbow injury, and the Angels losing two-way phenom Shohei Ohtani.

To wrap up the show, Brett and Darby discuss Carl Crawford's induction into the Rays Hall of Fame, and predict who may be included in the Class of 2024.

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Rays Your Voice: Shortstop Line of Succession

Tue, 22 Aug 2023 04:22:13 -0000

Brett Rutherford and Darby Robinson discuss the recent Rays injury news, including Shane McClanahan undergoing Tommy John Surgery, Andrew Kittredge returning to the bullpen, and the release of Ryan Thompson.

In the second half of the show, Brett and Darby list their 10 shortstops (sans Franco and Walls) that are in the line of succession for the remainder of the season. Their picks give some insight into who might help fill a gap for this season, and who could have a major impact on the team in 2024.

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Rays Your Voice: Wander Franco placed on the restricted list.

Tue, 15 Aug 2023 14:16:57 -0000

Brett Rutherford and Danny Russell discuss the serious allegations made against Wander Franco, and how his absence will affect the team.

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Rays Your Voice: Shane McClanahan to the IL, Curtis Mead to the big leagues

Mon, 07 Aug 2023 14:42:12 -0000

Brett Rutherford and Darby Robinson discuss a successful road trip for the Rays, who are still trailing the Orioles by three games in the race for the AL East title. Curtis Mead made his big league debut over the weekend, but Brett and Darby discuss what his role will be on the team for the remainder of the season.

In more worrying news, Shane McClanahan was placed on the 15-day IL with forearm tightness. At first, Kevin Cash told Rays fans that he wasn't worried, but now we have no choice but to be worried after Marc Topkin reported that McClanahan would be flying to California to get a second opinion on his injury.

To close the show, Brett and Darby wax poetic about the defensive prowess of Wander Franco. While Franco was nearly a flawless prospect, many believed he wouldn't be able to stick at shortstop. This season, Franco has become one of the game's best shortstops, and he may be on his way to a Gold Glove.

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Rays Your Voice: Trade Deadline Recap

Thu, 03 Aug 2023 19:05:14 -0000

Now that the dust has settled from Tuesday's Trade Deadline, Brett Rutherford and Darby Robinson discuss all of the moves the Rays made, including a surprising splash for starting pitcher Aaron Civale. They also discuss the other moves made around the American League East, and how they will shape this pennant race moving forward.

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Rays Your Voice: Will a historically bad month change the Rays' plans ahead of the trade deadline?

Mon, 31 Jul 2023 02:50:33 -0000

Brett Rutherford and Darby Robinson discuss how the month of July has gone so horribly wrong for the Rays, and what it will take to get them back on track and in the race for the AL East title. With the trade deadline just days away, how will the Rays approach it? Are they in the market for any big fish, or will we see some vintage-Rays trades that help them improve on the margins and prepare for next season?

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Rays Your Voice: First half review, All-Star Break, second half predictions.

Mon, 10 Jul 2023 14:05:36 -0000

Brett Rutherford and Darby Robinson break down the Rays first half, including an historic start and a mediocre last month or so heading into the All-Star Break. With the All-Star festivities taking place in Darby's home state of Washington, he heads to the Futures Game, Home Run Derby, and Midsummer Classic. Brett and Darby debate whether or not Randy Arozarena has a chance to win this year's Derby.

Finally, Brett and Darby 'Rays' their voices and dish out three predictions for the second half.

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Rays Your Voice: Wander Franco benched, Randy Land, trade deadline plans

Mon, 26 Jun 2023 02:59:57 -0000

Brett Rutherford and Darby Robinson discuss Kevin Cash's decision to bench star shortstop Wander Franco for being a bad teammate, and the effect that could have on the clubhouse and Franco's career. Brett talk about his first experience at the Trop this year, and the expert-marketing idea that is Randy Land. To wrap up the show, Brett and Darby take a look at the starting pitching trade market. Will the Rays add anyone of note before the trade deadline?

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Rays Your Voice: Wander Franco is not a headache.

Mon, 05 Jun 2023 02:25:54 -0000

Brett Rutherford and Darby Robinson discuss the return of Tyler Glasnow and the state of the pitching staff with Pete Fairbanks and Josh Fleming recently added to the injured list. As we enter the summer months and have already seen the Rays make one trade to bolster the pen, how many more will they make and what caliber of reliever will they go after?

Brett and Darby talk about a recent newspaper article that attempts to portray Wander Franco as a headache in the Rays' clubhouse, but is the 22-year-old phenom really ruffling that many feathers this season? As he seems to be one of the frontrunners in the AL MVP race, they 'Rays' their voices about Wander's impact on the team.

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Rays Your Voice: Glasnow return imminent, and the bullpen needs help

Tue, 23 May 2023 03:31:47 -0000

Brett Rutherford and Darby Robinson discuss the imminent return of Tyler Glasnow to the active roster, and where the Rays rotation stands once he is added. The bullpen looks less solidified, but what are the Rays options when it comes to trying to add? It's too early for a big trade, and is going after one of the big-name relievers worth it assuming you'd have to give up a top prospect? Brett and Darby discuss some potential relievers that may be on the market this summer.

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Rays Your Voice: Randy Land, bullpen depth tested, and looking ahead to the All-Star Game

Mon, 08 May 2023 10:29:55 -0000

With Garrett Cleavinger likely headed to the IL, joining closer Pete Fairbanks, this upcoming stretch of games will be the toughest on the Rays' bullpen. Brett and Jamal discuss how Kevin Cash and Kyle Snyder will manage their relievers, and debate who can come up from AAA to help fill the gaps.

To close the show, Brett and Jamal look ahead to this year's All-Star Game in Seattle, guessing which Rays are most likely to represent the American League in the Midsummer Classic.

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Rays Your Voice: Rays beat up on White Sox, upper deck opens for upcoming Yankees series

Mon, 01 May 2023 14:44:55 -0000

Brett Rutherford and Darby Robinson discuss the decision to send Taj Bradley back down to AAA, where the plan is to stretch him out to pitch on four days rest when he had been pitching on five to open the season. While there are claims that the Rays are manipulating his service time, Brett and Darby argue that this is best for Taj's short- and long-term future.

The Rays took three of four this weekend from the White Sox, and this episode was recorded before Sunday's rollercoaster game that saw the Rays bullpen hand the game to Chicago. Brett and Darby discuss what has gone wrong for the White Sox in recent years.

To end the show, they 'Rays' their voices about the decision to open the upper deck for the upcoming home series against the Yankees, and discuss why $40 for a ticket to a premium game isn't something to cry over.

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Rays Your Voice: Taj Bradley shines, Rays keep winning

Tue, 25 Apr 2023 04:00:00 -0000

Brett Rutherford and Darby Robinson discuss the emergence of Taj Bradley and what his role will be this season with Jeffrey Springs undergoing Tommy John.

They take a look at the makeup of the bullpen and debate whether or not the Rays will need to make some moves this summer to get it ready for the postseason.

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Rays Your Voice: Jeffrey Springs out for the year, but can Taj Bradley step up?

Tue, 18 Apr 2023 04:00:00 -0000

Brett Rutherford and Darby Robinson talk about the end of the Rays' historic winning streak, and how their depth will be tested after a major injury to one of their most dominant starting pitchers.

In the first true 'Rays Your Voice' segment of the 2023 season, Brett and Darby ponder what it would take to even entertain a trade for Shohei Ohtani this summer.

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Rays Your Voice: 9-0 start, and Wander Franco is a unicorn.

Mon, 10 Apr 2023 04:00:00 -0000

Brett Rutherford and Darby Robinson talk about the Rays' historic 9-0 start to the season, led in large part by star shortstop Wander Franco, who is absolutely living up to the hype.

They discuss injuries to Jose Siri and Taylor Walls, and how the Rays will fill their spots on the roster.

The only negative through nine games was the lone start from Josh Fleming. Brett and Darby debate if there are better options in Durham, and if any of them are worth calling up to fill the #5 spot in the rotation before Tyler Glasnow returns from an oblique injury.

Finally, they look ahead to the first AL East series of the season, a four-game set at home against the Red Sox.

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Rays Your Voice: Opening Day 2023, Randy Arozarena is a global superstar

Mon, 03 Apr 2023 04:00:00 -0000

Brett Rutherford and Darby Robinson discuss the Rays' opening weekend sweep over the Detroit Tigers, Randy Arozarena's global superstardom, and take a closer look at the construction of the 26-man roster.

To end the show, Brett and Darby take some time to honor the life and career of Rays radio broadcaster Dave Wills, who tragically passed away last month.

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Who's on Worst: Million Dollar Arm

Tue, 31 Jan 2023 17:08:00 -0000

Ashley MacLennan and Darby Robinson review 'Million Dollar Arm' directed by Craig Gillespie and starring Jon Hamm. They also discuss the future of Who's on Worst and the DRaysBay Podcast Network.

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Plan A is now St. Pete, what's Plan B? The Morning After Reaction

Tue, 31 Jan 2023 16:36:00 -0000

Brett Rutherford and Danny Russell react to the news that St. Pete mayor Ken Welch has selected the Rays/Hines redevelopment plan for the Historic Gas Plant District, and what this next chapter in the stadium saga represents. Brett and Danny also catch up on recent Rays news, including the contract extensions given out to three core players.

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Who's on Worst: The Perfect Catch

Tue, 03 Jan 2023 19:38:38 -0000

Ashley MacLennan and Darby Robinson review 'The Perfect Catch,' a Hallmark film that we're not quite sure is a baseball movie. While it wasn't as much of a trainwreck as 'The Scout' or 'Ed' the hosts struggle to pick out any memorable moments from this 2017 TV flick.

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Rays Your Voice: Rays sign Eflin, what's next? Guest Darby Robinson

Tue, 06 Dec 2022 00:22:20 -0000

Brett Rutherford is joined by Darby Robinson to discuss the Rays signing RHP Zach Eflin and how that might shape the free agent market moving forward. Darby and Brett 'Rays' their voices about the Wander Franco contract extension and what it looks like one year later.

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Rays Your Voice: Should we care about the Rule 5 draft? Guest Darby Robinson

Thu, 17 Nov 2022 02:23:00 -0000

Brett Rutherford is joined by Darby Robinson to discuss the recent departure of some of the longest-tenured players on the team, and which up-and-coming prospects replaced them on the 40-man roster. Darby 'Rayses' his voice about the Rule 5 draft, and why we probably shouldn't care about it at all.

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Rays Your Voice: Upcoming roster decisions with guest Cole Mitchem

Thu, 03 Nov 2022 01:01:05 -0000

Brett Rutherford is joined by Cole Mitchem to discuss upcoming 40-man roster decisions and potential changes to the Rays coaching staff.

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Rays Your Voice: Impending Free Agents, Future Offensive Outlook, guest Darby Robinson

Sun, 23 Oct 2022 22:37:32 -0000

Brett Rutherford is joined by Darby Robinson to debate which Rays free agents, if any, should be brought back for next season and beyond, and if the Rays need to consider reshaping their roster on the position player side of things. Also, after a report that the Rays offered Bryce Harper a one-year, $50 million contract before he signed with the Phillies, they discuss the franchise's overall approach to attracting top-level talent, and how they might continue to chase the big fish moving forward.

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2022 Playoff Podcast Series: ALWC Game 2 Instant Reaction

Sat, 08 Oct 2022 23:38:49 -0000

Brett Rutherford, Brian Menéndez, and Ben Whitelaw react on Twitter Spaces to ALWC Game 2, which ended the Rays' season.

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2022 Playoff Podcast Series: ALWC Game 1 Instant Reaction

Fri, 07 Oct 2022 23:57:00 -0000

Brett Rutherford, Darby Robinson, and Elijah Flewellen take to Twitter Spaces to react to the 2-1 loss in Game 1 of the Wild Card Series.

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2022 Playoff Podcast Series: ALWC Preview

Thu, 06 Oct 2022 03:48:17 -0000

Brett Rutherford is joined by Cole Mitchem (@RaysMetrics) and Darby Robinson to preview the Rays opening postseason series against the Cleveland Guardians. They look at the pitching matchups for the first two games and a potential game three and analyze what Cleveland's strengths and weaknesses are. In the second segment, Brett, Cole, and Darby make their 26-man roster projections. To wrap up the show, they take a look at the entire postseason bracket and make their October predictions.

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Rays Your Voice: Tyler Glasnow returns, Apple TV+ Discussion with Darby Robinson

Wed, 28 Sep 2022 19:43:25 -0000

Brett Rutherford is joined by Darby Robinson to discuss Rays injury news, the vibes surrounding the 2022 season, and the fight to broadcast historic home runs.

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Rays Your Voice: Picking a Postseason Lineup with Ben Whitelaw

Mon, 19 Sep 2022 00:15:41 -0000

Brett Rutherford is joined by Ben Whitelaw of RBLR Sports to run down all of the Rays news from the last few weeks, discuss which team presents the best matchup for the Rays in the postseason, and who we would put in the starting lineup in Game 1 of the Wild Card Round.

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Who's on Worst: Major League II

Sat, 17 Sep 2022 01:35:55 -0000

Ashley MacLennan and Darby Robinson review Major League II, the sequel to the classic starring Charlie Sheen.

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Rays Your Voice: Tyler Glasnow extended, Wander Franco suffers setback

Tue, 30 Aug 2022 01:24:04 -0000

Brett Rutherford discusses the Tyler Glasnow contract extension, the Wander Franco injury setback, and what the Rays need to do to win home-field in the Wild Card race.

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Rays Your Voice: Drew Rasmussen dances with perfection, guest Cole Mitchem

Mon, 15 Aug 2022 03:27:52 -0000

Brett Rutherford is joined by Cole Mitchem to break down Drew Rasmussen's perfect game bid, and what he's meant to the Rays since he transitioned to the starting rotation. Brett and Cole also discuss Shane McClanahan's place in the AL Cy Young race, and if he has the chance to be the third player in franchise history to win the award. They also discuss some prospects who have shined and some who have disappointed this season, and what that means for the upcoming 40-man roster crunch. To end the episode, Brett and Cole 'Rays' their voices about who they think will be the last teams standing in October at the end of the regular season.

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Rays Your Voice: R.J. Anderson of CBS Sports joins the show to review the MLB Trade Deadline

Sun, 07 Aug 2022 20:03:53 -0000

Brett Rutherford is joined by R.J. Anderson of CBS Sports to review all of the big trades that went down last week, including a couple of outfield reinforcements for the Tampa Bay Rays. While the Nationals are probably the losers of the deadline after trading away superstar outfielder Juan Soto, do any of the players they acquired have the chance to make even a fraction of the impact that Soto did on their big league club? We also look around the division to see how the Rays' rivals loaded up before a heated pennant chase. To wrap up the show, R.J. 'Rayses' his voice and talks about his favorite and least favorite deals made before the August 2nd deadline.

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Rays Your Voice: Trade Deadline Preview with Darby Robinson and Elijah Flewellen

Mon, 01 Aug 2022 03:11:48 -0000

Brett Rutherford is joined by Darby Robinson and Elijah Flewellen to preview the August 2nd Trade Deadline, discuss what moves could be made around the league, and how the Rays can continue to improve their big league roster even after the addition of David Peralta. Also, how are new players like Christian Bethancourt, Roman Quinn, and Yu Chang doing in the absence of Rays stars? Who has the best chance of staying on the roster the rest of the way?

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Rays Your Voice: FIRST HALF REVIEW with Guest Darby Robinson

Tue, 19 Jul 2022 04:58:27 -0000

Brett Rutherford is joined by Darby Robinson to review the first half of the season, react to the Rays' first-round draft pick, and 'Rays' their voices about a number of different topics surrounding the game, including a potential Juan Soto trade.

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Rays Your Voice: Injuries and All-Star(s), with Guest Ben Whitelaw

Mon, 11 Jul 2022 03:31:09 -0000

Brett Rutherford is joined by Ben Whitelaw of RBLR Sports to discuss how the Rays are managing the newest wave of injuries, how they might look to improve the roster before the trade deadline, and why Shane McClanahan was deserving of an All-Star selection (and who else may be too).

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Rays Your Voice: Processing Losing as a Fan, with guest Ian Malinowski

Tue, 28 Jun 2022 04:12:00 -0000

Brett Rutherford is joined by Ian Malinowski to talk about Isaac Paredes, the return of Wander Franco, and pitcher usage as we enter the month of July. To end the show, Ian 'Rayses' his voice about how fans should process losing, especially when the expectations are so high.

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Rays Your Voice: Explaining Jeffrey Springs with Guest Austin Reimann

Mon, 20 Jun 2022 02:41:23 -0000

Brett Rutherford is joined by DRB Writer Austin Reimann to discuss what makes Jeffrey Springs a successful starting pitcher, who may get a cup of coffee in the big leagues this week, and why Rays fans should have faith in another "transition year."

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Who's on Worst: Ed (Take Me In to the Ballgame Crossover, feat. Ellen Adair and Eric Gilde)

Wed, 15 Jun 2022 04:00:00 -0000

Ashley MacLennan, Darby Robinson, and Brett Rutherford are joined by Ellen Adair and Eric Gilde, the hosts of Take Me In to the Ballgame (A podcast that reviews baseball movies on the 20-80 scouting scale) to review Ed. While Ed has already been reviewed on their show, The Who's on Worst crew had to suffer through the summer film starring Matt LeBlanc for the first time.

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Rays Your Voice: Pride Night, Andrew Kittredge TJS, and Shane Baz's return with guest Danny Russell

Tue, 14 Jun 2022 03:49:46 -0000

Brett Rutherford is joined by DRaysBay Managing Editor Danny Russell to catch up on the latest in Rays baseball. Danny addresses Pride Night, which saw multiple Rays players opt out of wearing Pride-themed uniforms, and how the organization could have better handled the situation. Brett shares his concerns about prospects who were expected to take on a bigger role this season.

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Rays Your Voice: Shane Baz return on the horizon? Guest Darby Robinson

Mon, 06 Jun 2022 04:18:17 -0000

Brett Rutherford is joined by Darby Robinson to talk about the potential addition of Shane Baz to an already productive Rays rotation. With the offense lagging behind, is there anyone in Durham that deserves a shot to improve the lineup? Brett and Darby wrap up the show by 'Raysing' their voices about Yandy Diaz, and what it would take to send him to the All-Star Game.

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Who's on Worst: Little Big League

Tue, 31 May 2022 12:21:10 -0000

Ashley MacLennan and Darby Robinson review 'Little Big League,' directed by Andrew Scheinman, and starring Luke Edwards and Timothy Busfield. The connections between this film and 'Rookie of the Year' are obvious, but at their heart, these are two very different movies. Ashley and Darby break down why this is one of our most enjoyable reviews yet.

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Rays Your Voice: Reid Detmers no-hits the Rays, and Brett talks TV

Thu, 12 May 2022 03:03:43 -0000

Brett Rutherford recaps the Rays' 10-game West Coast road trip and 'Rayses' his voice about the current television landscape in Major League Baseball.

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Rays Your Voice: Are Rays tickets too expensive? Guest Jared Ward

Mon, 02 May 2022 13:49:10 -0000

Brett Rutherford is joined by Jared Ward to discuss the impending roster crunch, take stock of the team now that they're one month into the season, and share our opinions on Rays ticket prices and offensive production.

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Who's on Worst: The Rookie

Fri, 29 Apr 2022 19:32:44 -0000

Ashley MacLennan and Darby Robinson discuss the one and only movie centered around the Tampa Bay Devil Rays. Starring Dennis Quaid, the Rookie chronicles the story of a high school teacher and baseball coach's unexpected journey to the Major Leagues.

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Rays Your Voice: What's your biggest fear with the 2022 Rays? Guest Jamal Wilburg

Wed, 20 Apr 2022 03:50:28 -0000

Brett Rutherford is joined by Jamal Wilburg to try and make sense of the Rays sluggish start. Brett and Jamal predict how the Rays will bounce back in the next homestand and share their biggest fears about this year's team.

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Rays Your Voice: Opening Weekend Sweep! Guest Cole Mitchem (@RaysMetrics)

Mon, 11 Apr 2022 16:10:19 -0000

Brett Rutherford is joined by Cole Mitchem (@RaysMetrics) joins the show to discuss the Rays sweep of the Baltimore Orioles, look ahead to a series against Oakland, and overreact to what they saw play out this weekend.

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DRaysBay Podcast Special: Rays GM Peter Bendix joins the show!

Thu, 07 Apr 2022 04:22:14 -0000

Danny Russell and Brett Rutherford are joined by Rays General Manager Peter Bendix to discuss recent trades and signings, and his new responsibilities after being promoted to GM.

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DRaysBay Podcast Special: Brett Phillips joins the show!

Mon, 04 Apr 2022 04:14:00 -0000

Brett Phillips joins the show to talk with Brett Rutherford and Darby Robinson about MLB the Show 22, the upcoming season, and his 'Baseball is fun' mantra.

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Who's on Worst: Bad News Bears (2005)

Fri, 01 Apr 2022 02:35:54 -0000

Ashley MacLennan and Darby Robinson break down Richard Linklater's 2005 remake of a baseball classic, Bad News Bears.

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Rays Your Voice: Why the Rays WON'T make the postseason in 2022. Guests JT Morgan and Danny Russell

Mon, 28 Mar 2022 19:31:03 -0000

Brett Rutherford is joined by JT Morgan and Danny Russell to project the Opening Day roster and make the case for why the Rays could take a step back in 2022.

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Rays Your Voice: Which young pitcher could join the Rays bullpen in 2022? Guest Ben Whitelaw

Mon, 21 Mar 2022 03:06:36 -0000

Brett Rutherford is joined by RBLR's Ben Whitelaw to discuss news from around the league and breakdown how the non-roster pitchers have done so far in Spring Training. Ben shouts out two pitchers that he believes could have an impact on the big league squad in 2022.

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Rays Your Voice: New CBA, Spring Training Storylines, Guest Darby Robinson

Mon, 14 Mar 2022 03:33:41 -0000

Brett Rutherford is joined by Darby Robinson to break down the new CBA and talk about which storylines they'll be following through Spring Training.

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DRB Podcast Special: The lockout is over!

Thu, 10 Mar 2022 22:30:44 -0000

Brett Rutherford and Ashley MacLennan react to MLB and MLBPA reaching an agreement on a labor deal, and discuss what else the Rays need to accomplish before the start of the season.

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Rays Your Voice: Who will be the next Taj Bradley or Curtis Mead? Guest Cole Mitchem (@RaysMetrics)

Fri, 18 Feb 2022 03:10:45 -0000

Brett Rutherford is joined by Cole Mitchem (@RaysMetrics) to discuss Rays prospects. They take a look at which players have cracked Top 100 lists, and which players might be poised to become Top 100 prospects in 2022.

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Who's on Worst: Mr. 3000

Tue, 08 Feb 2022 05:07:56 -0000

Ashley MacLennan and Darby Robinson dive into Charles Stone III's Mr. 3000 (2004) starring Bernie Mac. Despite the premise of the film being incredibly unbelievable, and not as many jokes landing as expected, this film's ending doesn't leave it in the cellar of our ever-growing list of Who's on Worst alumni.

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DRaysBay Podcast Special: The Split City Plan is Dead!

Fri, 21 Jan 2022 03:12:17 -0000

Brett Rutherford, Danny Russell, and Darby Robinson react to and share their opinions on the death of the Montreal split city plan, and try figure out what the next chapter will be in the stadium saga.

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Who's on Worst: For Love of the Game

Tue, 18 Jan 2022 05:11:00 -0000

Ashley MacLennan and Darby Robinson break down Sam Raimi's For Love of the Game, the third installment in the Kevin Costner baseball trilogy.

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Rays Your Voice: Cole Wilcox and Nick Schnell talk minor leagues and Diamonds in the Rough

Tue, 11 Jan 2022 03:06:39 -0000

Brett Rutherford is joined by Rays prospects Cole Wilcox and Nick Schnell, who host their own podcast, Diamonds in the Rough, centered around Minor League Baseball.

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Rays Your Voice: Guest Darby Robinson talks Hall of Fame voting

Tue, 21 Dec 2021 21:25:00 -0000

Brett Rutherford and Darby Robinson discuss the promotion of Peter Bendix, Hall of Fame voting for the Class of 2022, and Kevin Kiermaier's case for Cooperstown.

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Rays Your Voice: Cole Mitchem (@RaysMetrics) discusses which relievers and right-handed bats he'd like to see the Rays pursue

Sun, 12 Dec 2021 21:13:16 -0000

Brett Rutherford is joined by Cole Mitchem, who for the time being might be better known as RaysMetrics on Twitter, to discuss Cole's recent articles on DRaysBay that lay out some potential offseason targets for the Rays once the lockout is lifted.

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Rays Your Voice: RJ Anderson joins the show to talk Brooks Raley, Corey Kluber signings

Tue, 07 Dec 2021 16:36:22 -0000

Brett Rutherford and Danny Russell are joined by RJ Anderson of CBS Sports to discuss why he has given the Rays an 'A' offseason grade and what the implications of the lockout will be.

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Rays Your Voice: Rays add former Cy Young winner, trade All-Star Joey Wendle

Wed, 01 Dec 2021 05:01:54 -0000

Brett Rutherford and Danny Russell take stock of the Rays' 40-man roster after the non-tender deadline, and with the lockout looming.

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DRB Podcast Special: Wander Franco to sign 12-year contract extension

Tue, 23 Nov 2021 22:46:05 -0000

Brett Rutherford, Danny Russell, and Jamal Wilburg react to the news of Wander Franco and the Rays coming to an agreement on a 12-year, $223 million contract extension.

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SB Nation's 2021 World Series Preview - presented by T-Mobile

Tue, 26 Oct 2021 09:00:00 -0000

John Stolnis, Kris Willis and Ashley MacLennon set the table for the World Series showdown between the Atlanta Braves and Houston Astros!

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Rays Your Voice: Reflecting on the ALDS and looking towards the offseason, Guest Danny Russell

Sun, 24 Oct 2021 23:56:33 -0000

Brett Rutherford and Danny Russell take some time to reflect on the Rays loss in the ALDS, and ask some important questions heading into the offseason. Should Rays fans be comfortable if the front office decides to run it back with this roster?

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ALDS Game 4 Instant Reaction: DRaysBay Playoff Podcast Series 2021

Tue, 12 Oct 2021 04:22:50 -0000

Brett Rutherford and Jared Ward react to ALDS Game 4, where a walk-off sacrifice fly gave the Red Sox a 6-5 win, ending the Rays season.

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ALDS Game 3 Instant Reaction: DRaysBay Playoff Podcast Series 2021

Mon, 11 Oct 2021 12:47:40 -0000

Danny Russell and Jamal Wilburg react to an insane, extra-inning game that has the Rays on the ropes going into Game 4 on Monday night.

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ALDS Game 2 Instant Reaction: DRaysBay Playoff Podcast Series 2021

Sat, 09 Oct 2021 05:02:38 -0000

Brett Rutherford, Dany Russell, and Ashley MacLennan sulk collectively after a disheartening 14-6 loss to the Red Sox in Game 2 of the ALDS.

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ALDS Game 1 Bonus Episode: DRaysBay Playoff Podcast Series

Fri, 08 Oct 2021 13:51:31 -0000

Brett Rutherford is joined by his dad, Scott Rutherford, in a bonus episode as they recount their experience at the Trop for Thursday night's Game 1 win over the Red Sox.

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ALDS Game 1 Instant Reaction: DraysBay Playoff Podcast Series 2021

Fri, 08 Oct 2021 13:34:21 -0000

Danny Russell, Darby Robinson, and Briana Gonzalez react to a 5-0 Game 1 win for the Rays, highlighted by Randy Arozarena and Shane McClanahan, two AL Rookie of the Year candidates.

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SB Nation's MLB AL Playoff Preview - Presented by T-Mobile

Thu, 07 Oct 2021 09:00:00 -0000

Talent from all around SB Nation come together to preview the MLB AL Playoffs as John Stolnis, Ashley MacLennon and Andrew Mearns debate all the biggest topics and make their predictions!

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ALWC Instant Reaction, ALDS Preview: DRaysBay Playoff Podcast Series

Wed, 06 Oct 2021 05:45:19 -0000

Brett Rutherford, Danny Russell, Darby Robinson, and Brian Menendez react to the American League Wild Card game and break down the Rays and Red Sox matchup in place for the ALDS.

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Rays Your Voice: Rays win the AL East, Guest Jamal Wilburg

Mon, 27 Sep 2021 04:45:27 -0000

Brett Rutherford is joined by Jamal Wilburg to discuss the Rays division-clinching game against the Marlins, and news surrounding the Tampa Bay-Montreal sister city plan.

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Rays Your Voice: Shane Baz debut, Postseason roster outlook (Guests Danny Russell and Darby Robinson)

Tue, 21 Sep 2021 05:00:16 -0000

Brett Rutherford, Danny Russell, and Darby Robinson react to Shane Baz's big league debut.

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Who's on Worst: Angels in the Outfield

Mon, 20 Sep 2021 01:27:06 -0000

Ashley MacLennan and Darby Robinson review the 1994 "feel-good" flick, Angels in the Outfield starring Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Christopher Lloyd, and Danny Glover.

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Rays Your Voice: Can Wander win Rookie of the Year? Guests Kevin Weiss and Ulises Sambrano from Locked on Rays

Sat, 11 Sep 2021 01:29:58 -0000

Brett Rutherford is joined by Kevin Weiss and Ulises Sambrano (Hosts of the Locked on Rays Podcast to discuss both the AL Rookie of the Year and Wild Card races. Kevin and Ulises 'Rays' their voices to share their most controversial baseball opinions.

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Rays Your Voice: How do the Rays use their bullpen? Guest Ian Malinowski

Tue, 31 Aug 2021 04:24:38 -0000

Brett Rutherford is joined by Ian Malinowski to discuss the Rays reliever usage in recent years, and what it means for this season's roster construction.

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Rays Your Voice: Trade Deadline recap, and an unnecessary explanation of why the Rays are good

Tue, 10 Aug 2021 21:09:35 -0000

Brett Rutherford recaps the trade deadline, talks about the aftermath of Tyler Glasnow's surgery, and explains why the Rays are as good as they are (as if it needs explanation).

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Rays Your Voice: Trade Deadline Preview, Draft Talk, Guest Danny Russell

Tue, 27 Jul 2021 04:35:04 -0000

Brett Rutherford and Danny Russell examine the trade market for starting pitching as the Rays try to bolster their roster ahead of another pennant run.

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DRB Podcast Special: Rays acquire Nelson Cruz, instant reaction

Fri, 23 Jul 2021 04:51:53 -0000

Brett Rutherford, Danny Russell, and Darby Robinson react to the acquisition of All-Star slugger Nelson Cruz.

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Who's on Worst: The Fan

Thu, 22 Jul 2021 19:41:14 -0000

Ashley MacLennan and Darby Robinson review Tony Scott's The Fan, starring Robert De Niro, Wesley Snipes, and Phillies' star John Kruk, who makes a special guest appearance in the podcast.

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SB Nation's 2021 MLB Home Run Derby LIVE w/John Kruk - Presented by T-Mobile

Tue, 13 Jul 2021 09:00:00 -0000

MLB great John Kruk joins Sam Wilson, John Stolnis, Brady Klopfer and a host of community guests from around SB Nation to watch the 2021 MLB Home Run Derby!

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SB Nation’s 2021 MLB Draft Recap – Presented by T-Mobile

Mon, 12 Jul 2021 09:00:00 -0000

SB Nation’s all-star cast (Sam Wilson, John Stolnis, Eric Stephen and guest Jeremy Brener) breaks down everything that happened in the 1st round of the 2021 MLB Draft!

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Rays Your Voice: First Half Review, Guests Bri Gonzalez and Darby Robinson

Mon, 12 Jul 2021 05:11:21 -0000

Brett Rutherford is joined by Bri Gonzalez from Rays the Roof and Darby Robinson to review the first half of the Rays season and talk about All-Star festivities.

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SB Nation's 2021 MLB All-Star Game Preview! - Presented by T-Mobile

Fri, 09 Jul 2021 13:00:00 -0000

SB Nation welcomes you to it’s coverage of the 2021 MLB All-Star Week, powered by T-Mobile!

On today’s episode, Sam Wilson, John Stolnis, and Brady Klopfer break down the rosters, set the state of the league, discuss trade rumors PLUS Talking Chop's Demetrius Bell joins the show to talk about the move from Georgia to Colorado!

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Rays Your Voice: ASG Voting, First week with Wander, Guest Darby Robinson

Mon, 28 Jun 2021 02:44:50 -0000

Brett Rutherford is joined by Darby Robinson to discuss the issues with MLB's All Star Game voting process, and also take a look at Wander Franco's first week in the big leagues.

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Rays Your Voice: Wander Franco called up, Guest Alex Murphy

Mon, 21 Jun 2021 04:43:21 -0000

It's Wander Franco time. From Rays the Roof, Alex Murphy joins the show this week to share the excitement of the Franco call up, as well as talk about the All-Star Ballot, Tyler Glasnow's injury, and his press conference comments the next day.

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Who's on Worst: The Sandlot 2

Fri, 11 Jun 2021 04:00:00 -0000

Ashley MacLennan and Darby Robinson review David Mickey Evans' straight-to-DVD sequel of his classic baseball flick, the Sandlot.

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Rays Your Voice: Guest RJ Anderson talks Rays performance and potential trade targets

Thu, 10 Jun 2021 03:36:34 -0000

Brett Rutherford is joined by Danny Russell and RJ Anderson to discuss the crack down on foreign substances in baseball, and how AL East teams will approach the July 31st trade deadline.

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Rays Your Voice: Ryan Yarbrough CG, Rich Hill PotM, Guests Jamal Wilburg and Danny Russell

Fri, 04 Jun 2021 14:35:03 -0000

Jamal Wilburg and Danny Russell join the show to discuss Ryan Yarbrough's complete game, Rich Hill's performance in the month of May, and debate whether or not this Rays team is better than the 2020 squad.

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Rays Your Voice: Willy Adames traded, Rays have won 10 straight, Guest Darby Robinson

Mon, 24 May 2021 04:19:17 -0000

Brett Rutherford and Darby Robinson give their thoughts on the Willy Adames trade, and talk about the biggest factors that have led to the ongoing win streak.

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DRB Podcast Special: Willy Adames traded, an instant reaction

Sat, 22 May 2021 18:05:49 -0000

Danny Russell and Ian Malinowski react to the shocking trade that sent Willy Adames to the Milwaukee Brewers.

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Rays Your Voice: Guest Briana Gonzalez discusses Yoshi DFA and Mike Zunino's season thus far

Mon, 17 May 2021 14:33:52 -0000

Brett Rutherford is joined by Briana Gonzalez from the Rays the Roof Network to sing the praises of Mike Zunino, who is off to a hot start behind the plate and at the plate.

After the Rays designated Yoshi Tsutsugo for assignment, is Mike Brosseau the next player on the chopping block as the season begins to heat up?

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The Hit Show: Yoshi Tsutsugo DFA'd

Wed, 12 May 2021 15:43:49 -0000

Danny Russell, Darby Robinson, and Brett Rutherford react to Yoshi Tsutsugo being designated for assignment, discuss what it does to the roster, and debate whether or not Yoshi was the Rays' worst FA signing ever.

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Rays Your Voice: Minor League Baseball is back, It's time to make a decision on Yoshi

Mon, 10 May 2021 20:08:51 -0000

Despite dealing with a number of injuries, the Rays managed to pull off a successful West Coast road trip. To replace those who are injured and those who are not performing, how far away are we from seeing the Rays tap into their pool of top prospects?

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Who's on Worst: Reviewing 'Mr. Baseball'

Mon, 03 May 2021 18:44:45 -0000

Ashley MacLennan and Darby Robinson review 'Mr. Baseball' a 1992 flick starring Tom Selleck.

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Rays Your Voice: Daniel Endonino joins the show to talk Rays and Rowdies

Mon, 26 Apr 2021 12:31:25 -0000

Brett Rutherford is joined by Co-host of the Unused Substitutes Soccer Show, Daniel Endonino to discuss his love of both the Tampa Bay Rowdies and the Rays, and our worries about the futures of both clubs.

(0:00-9:30) Rays news

(9:30-22:00) Rowdies talk/Rays ownership of the Rowdies

(22:30-42:30) Dan's Rays fandom

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Rays Your Voice: Rays sweep Yankees in the Bronx, Guest Darby Robinson

Mon, 19 Apr 2021 16:36:02 -0000

Brett Rutherford is joined by Darby Robinson to break down the Rays sweep of the Yankees in New York and point out some glaring stats two weeks into the season.

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Rays Your Voice: Jackie Robinson Day, Brent Honeywell's Debut, Guest Jamal Wilburg

Thu, 15 Apr 2021 17:01:53 -0000

Brett Rutherford is joined by Jamal Wilburg to talk about the celebration of Jackie Robinson Day, Brent Honeywell's debut, and the extracurriculars between the Rays and Yankees.

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Who's on Worst? Reviewing 'Rookie of the Year'

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 05:09:34 -0000

Ashley MacLennan and Darby Robinson revel in the joy of this 1993 summer flick starring Thomas Ian Nicholas, who plays a 12-year-old rookie sensation tasked with helping the Cubs return to postseason glory.

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Rays Your Voice: Rays take two out of three in Miami, guests Matt Collins and Austin Reimann

Mon, 05 Apr 2021 04:00:00 -0000

Brett Rutherford is joined by Austin Reimann, the host of a new podcast called Rays Unrestricted to discuss the opening series against the Marlins and why Chris Archer struggled during his first outing for the team since 2018.

Also joining the show is the managing editor over at Over the Monster, Matt Collins, who helps give some insight on Boston as they try to bounce back from a last place finish in 2020. Matt talks about the pitchers that will toe the rubber against the Rays, and some under-the-radar names that could have an impact this week.

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Rays Your Voice: Opening Week Preview, guests Alex Krutchik and Jamal Wilburg

Wed, 31 Mar 2021 22:32:28 -0000

Brett Rutherford is joined by Alex Krutchik from Fish Stripes and Jamal Wilburg to preview the opening series between the Rays and Marlins.

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Brian Anderson discusses the magic of the 2020 season, broadcasting during COVID, and the makeup of the pitching staff, a DRaysBay Podcast Special

Wed, 31 Mar 2021 05:08:10 -0000

Danny Russell and Darby Robinson talk to Brian Anderson about the 2020 season and what made that Rays team so special, and how Kevin Cash and Kyle Snyder might manage the pitching staff this season.

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Neil Solondz discusses Brent Honeywell, Spring Training, and expectations for 2021, a DRaysBay Podcast Special

Mon, 29 Mar 2021 04:00:00 -0000

Brett Rutherford and Darby Robinson are joined by Neil Solondz to get his unique perspective on how this Rays team was constructed and how they will try to defend their 2020 AL Pennant.

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Adam Berry discusses his Rays Top 30 Prospects list, a DRaysBay Podcast Special

Thu, 25 Mar 2021 04:44:35 -0000

Danny Russell and Darby Robinson are joined by Rays beat writer Adam Berry to discuss the biggest strength of the Rays farm system.

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Who's on Worst? Reviewing 'Summer Catch'

Wed, 24 Mar 2021 03:50:58 -0000

Ashley MacLennan and Darby Robinson discuss the missteps in the 2001 flick, Summer Catch, starring Freddie Prinze Jr. and Jessica Biel.

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Erik Neander on Lessons Learned from 2020 and building a new rotation, a DRaysBay Podcast Special

Mon, 22 Mar 2021 04:40:46 -0000

Brett and Danny are joined by Erik Neander to discuss the 2020 postseason and the thought process behind some of the decisions made surrounding the pitching staff this offseason.

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Who's on Worst? Reviewing Trouble with the Curve

Wed, 17 Mar 2021 04:24:01 -0000

Ashley MacLennan and Darby Robinson review 'Trouble with the Curve,' a film that might enrage them more than all of the others combined.

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Rays Your Voice: Pitch Design, with Brian Menendez

Tue, 16 Mar 2021 04:00:00 -0000

Brett Rutherford is joined by Brian Menendez to discuss the physics of pitching and how many of the pitchers on the staff make the most of these concepts.

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Who's on Worst? Reviewing Air Bud: Seventh Inning Fetch

Tue, 09 Mar 2021 05:00:00 -0000

Ashley and Darby discuss the fourth installment of the Air Bud Franchise, 'Air Bud: Seventh Inning Fetch' and its interwoven plot lines that don't make much sense.

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Rays Your Voice: Under-the-Radar Storylines, with Jamal Wilburg

Mon, 08 Mar 2021 05:00:00 -0000

Brett Rutherford is joined by Jamal Wilburg to discuss some under-the-radar storylines in Rays camp and around Major League Baseball heading into the 2021 season.

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Rays Your Voice: Construction of the 2021 Pitching Staff with Darby Robinson

Tue, 02 Mar 2021 16:49:53 -0000

Brett Rutherford and Darby Robinson take a look at how the Rays might construct their pitching staff this season and make some guesses on over/under innings totals.

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Rays Your Voice: Yarbitration and Spring Training, with Andrea Arcadipane and Danny Russell

Mon, 22 Feb 2021 04:48:43 -0000

Andrea Arcadipane and Danny Russell join host Brett Rutherford to break down Andrea's viral video explaining Ryan Yarbrough's arbitration case and preview Spring Training 2021.

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Who's on Worst? Reviewing Fever Pitch

Wed, 17 Feb 2021 05:00:00 -0000

Ashley and Darby discuss a not-so-terrible baseball movie, the Farrelly Brothers' Fever Pitch.

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DRB Podcast Special: All-Time Rays Player Draft, Part 2

Tue, 16 Feb 2021 05:00:00 -0000

The DRB crew round out their Rays fantasy rosters before letting the masses decide who did best.

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DRB Podcast Special: All-Time Rays Player Draft, Part 1

Mon, 15 Feb 2021 05:00:00 -0000

DRaysBay writers come together to try and draft the all-time greatest Rays team.

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DRB Podcast Special: Rays sign Chris Archer

Wed, 03 Feb 2021 04:55:04 -0000

Danny Russell and Darby Robinson react to the return of Chris Archer.

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Who's on Worst? Reviewing 'The Scout'

Mon, 01 Feb 2021 18:26:00 -0000

Ashley MacLennan and Darby Robinson review 'The Scout,' starring Albert Brooks and Brendan Fraser.

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Who's on Worst? Trailer

Sun, 31 Jan 2021 21:47:00 -0000

A look into the newest show debuting on the DRaysBay Podcast Network.

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Rays Your Voice: Arbitration explained, with Jared Ward

Wed, 20 Jan 2021 15:53:30 -0000

Brett Rutherford and Jared Ward talk about what the arbitration process is, and what you need to know about the Rays players in arbitration.

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Rays Your Voice: AL East Check-In with Jim Turvey

Mon, 11 Jan 2021 17:17:47 -0000

Brett Rutherford and Jim Turvey take a look at what the rest of the teams in the AL East have been up to this offseason.

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Rays Your Voice: Blake Snell Traded! Guest Darby Robinson

Tue, 05 Jan 2021 16:14:18 -0000

Brett Rutherford and Darby Robinson analyze the Blake Snell trade, and ponder whether a move like this has ever been made before.

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DRB Podcast Special: Michael Wacha signed to a 1-year deal

Sat, 19 Dec 2020 22:19:02 -0000

Danny Russell and Ian Malinowski provide some insight on the Michael Wacha signing.

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Rays Your Voice: Who's on your Holiday Wish List? Guest Danny Russell

Thu, 17 Dec 2020 03:36:04 -0000

Brett Rutherford and Danny Russell run down the latest Rays news and add players to their Holiday Wish List.

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Rays Your Voice: Who will the Rays add to the rotation? Guest Brian Menendez

Mon, 07 Dec 2020 05:00:00 -0000

Brett Rutherford and Brian Menendez take a deep dive into the starting pitching market, including old friend Chris Archer.

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The Hit Show: Non-Tender Deadline Instant Reaction

Thu, 03 Dec 2020 17:15:02 -0000

Danny Russell, Darby Robinson, and Brett Phillips let out a sigh of relief as no arbitration-eligible Ray was cut loose at the December 3rd deadline. But what will they do next? The 40-man roster sits at 39 players, so it's going to be a busy offseason as the Rays still look to add catching and potentially starting pitching.

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Rays Your Voice: Hoping for good news, with Danny Russell

Tue, 01 Dec 2020 04:10:58 -0000

Brett Rutherford and Danny Russell talk Rays news, including the Randy Arozarena incident and Charlie Morton signing with the Atlanta Braves.

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Rays Your Voice: Hunter Renfroe DFA, with Darby Robinson

Wed, 25 Nov 2020 17:28:50 -0000

Brett Rutherford and Darby Robinson discuss what went into the decision to DFA Hunter Renfroe, and how it affects the perception of the Tommy Pham trade.

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Rays Your Voice: State of the Roster, with JT Morgan and Jim Turvey

Tue, 17 Nov 2020 04:13:32 -0000

With major offseason deadlines looming, what moves do the Rays need to make?

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The Hit Show: Kevin Cash is the AL Manager of the Year

Thu, 12 Nov 2020 22:59:09 -0000

Danny Russell and Darby Robinson are joined by Brett Rutherford to discuss Kevin Cash's Manager of the Year award and his place in Rays' lore.

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Rays Your Voice: The decision to decline Charlie Morton's option, with Danny Russell

Mon, 09 Nov 2020 05:00:00 -0000

Rays Your Voice is BACK in a big way to talk about the decision to decline Charlie Morton's 2021 option, and analyze what that means for the Rays' offseason. Danny Russell joins the show to break it down and kick off what's going to be a really fun offseason on the DRaysBay Podcast Network.

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World Series Game 6 Instant Reaction: DRaysBay Playoff Podcast Series

Wed, 28 Oct 2020 05:58:32 -0000

Brett Rutherford, Danny Russell, Jamal Wilburg, and Darby Robinson discuss the final game of the season.

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World Series Game 5 Instant Reaction: DRaysBay Playoff Podcast Series

Mon, 26 Oct 2020 05:30:34 -0000

Brett Rutherford, Danny Russell, and Darby Robinson put Game 5 into perspective and prepare for Game 6.

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World Series Game 4 Instant Reaction: DRaysBay Playoff Podcast Series

Sun, 25 Oct 2020 06:03:28 -0000

Brett Rutherford, Danny Russell, and Ian Malinowski try to put Game 4 into words.

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World Series Game 3 Instant Reaction: DRaysBay Playoff Podcast Series

Sat, 24 Oct 2020 04:26:30 -0000

Brett Rutherford, Danny Russell, and Dominik Vega talk through the Rays' Game 3 loss against the Dodgers.

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World Series Game 2 Instant Reaction: DRaysBay Playoff Podcast Series

Thu, 22 Oct 2020 04:53:29 -0000

Brett Rutherford, Danny Russell, Darby Robinson, and Jamal Wilburg take a look into all the plays and decisions that went into the Rays taking Game 2 of the World Series.

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Dan Shulman discusses the World Series: DRaysBay Playoff Podcast Series

Wed, 21 Oct 2020 16:32:18 -0000

ESPN's Dan Shulman joins the show once again to provide insight on this year's Fall Classic between the Rays and Dodgers.

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World Series Game 1 Instant Reaction: DRaysBay Playoff Podcast Series

Wed, 21 Oct 2020 05:07:00 -0000

Brett Rutherford, Danny Russell, and Jim Turvey offer up some criticism for Rays manager Kevin Cash after the Rays drop Game 1 of the World Series.

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World Series Preview: DRaysBay Playoff Podcast Series

Tue, 20 Oct 2020 01:55:00 -0000

Brett Rutherford, Danny Russell, and JT Morgan take a look at the Rays roster heading into the World Series and how it matches up against the Dodgers.

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ALCS Game 7 Instant Reaction: DRaysBay Playoff Podcast Series

Sun, 18 Oct 2020 05:57:00 -0000

The Tampa Bay Rays are the 2020 American League Champions.

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ALCS Game 6 Instant Reaction: DRaysBay Playoff Podcast Series

Sat, 17 Oct 2020 13:13:43 -0000

Brett Rutherford, Danny Russell, Ian Malinowsk, and Jared Ward discuss what went wrong for the Rays in Game 6, and what to expect from Game 7.

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ALCS Game 5 Instant Reaction: DRaysBay Playoff Podcast Series

Fri, 16 Oct 2020 03:40:00 -0000

Brett Rutherford, Danny Russell, Jim Turvey, and Brian Menendez break down Game 5 and give some positive insight going into a crucial Game 6.

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ALCS Game 4 Instant Reaction: DRaysBay Playoff Podcast Series

Thu, 15 Oct 2020 04:35:00 -0000

Brett Rutherford, Danny Russell, and Matt Rayburn are on to break down the Rays loss in Game 4.

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ALCS Game 3 Instant Reaction: DRaysBay Playoff Podcast Series

Wed, 14 Oct 2020 05:49:00 -0000

Brett Rutherford, Danny Russell, and Jared Ward continue the defensive praise as some stellar plays in the outfield have the Rays one game away from the World Series.

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ALCS Game 2 Instant Reaction: DRaysBay Playoff Podcast Series

Tue, 13 Oct 2020 00:24:00 -0000

Brett Rutherford, Danny Russell, and Brett Phillips highlight the defensive efforts put forth by the Rays in Game 2.

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ALCS Game 1 Instant Reaction: DRaysBay Playoff Podcast Series

Mon, 12 Oct 2020 04:50:00 -0000

Brett Rutherford, Danny Russell, and Jamal Wilburg break down another very close win that gives the Rays a 1-0 lead in the ALCS.

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ALCS Preview: DRaysBay Playoff Podcast Series

Sat, 10 Oct 2020 20:52:00 -0000

Brett and Danny take a look at the roster heading into the ALCS, and how the Rays might line up their pitching staff.

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ALDS Game 5 Instant Reaction: DRaysBay Playoff Podcast Series

Sat, 10 Oct 2020 04:44:00 -0000

Brosseau. The Stable. Nothing else to say.

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Dan Shulman previews ALDS Game 5: DRaysBay Playoff Podcast Special

Fri, 09 Oct 2020 17:13:00 -0000

Before going into Game 5, Brett Rutherford and Danny Russell chat with ESPN's Dan Shulman, who has been doing play by play for ESPN Radio throughout the series. Dan gives his insight into why this Rays team is so special, and why Game 5 is so intriguing.

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ALDS Game 4 Instant Reaction: DRaysBay Playoff Podcast Series

Fri, 09 Oct 2020 03:34:00 -0000

Series tied at 2. Game 5 is all that's left. How'd we get here? What's next?

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ALDS Game 3 Instant Reaction: DRaysBay Playoff Podcast Series

Thu, 08 Oct 2020 03:42:00 -0000

The Rays are one game away from the ALCS, and Brett Rutherford, Danny Russell, and Brett Phillips are back again to break down Game 3.

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ALDS Game 2 Instant Reaction: DRaysBay Playoff Podcast Series

Wed, 07 Oct 2020 04:36:00 -0000

After a nerve-wracking Game 2 that saw the Rays even up the series against the Yankees, Brett Rutherford, Danny Russell, and Brett Phillips dish out all the praise to "The Stable" and the Rays offense.

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ALDS Game 1 Instant Reaction: DRaysBay Playoff Podcast Series

Tue, 06 Oct 2020 04:27:00 -0000

After the Rays dropped Game 1 to the Yankees by a score of 9-3, Brett Rutherford, Danny Russell, and Jim Turvey give their instant reactions.

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ALWC Game 2 Instant Reaction: DRaysBay Playoff Podcast Series

Thu, 01 Oct 2020 00:06:00 -0000

Brett Rutherford, Danny Russell, and Ashley MacLennan analyzing and celebrating the Rays 8-2 series clinching victory.

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ALWC Game 1 Instant Reaction: DRaysBay Playoff Podcast Series

Wed, 30 Sep 2020 01:48:00 -0000

Brett Rutherford, Danny Russell, and Jim Turvey with their instant reaction to Game 1 of the Wild Card Round, which the Rays won 3-1 over the Toronto Blue Jays. Snell was as sharp as ever, the defense came in clutch, and two Rays outfielders did enough to seal the deal for the Rays, setting them up to clinch on Wednesday afternoon.

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DRaysBay Podcast Special: PLAYOFFS?!

Mon, 28 Sep 2020 21:38:40 -0000

The field is set, let the chaos ensue. The Rays and Jays kick off a three-game series for a spot in the ALDS starting Tuesday, and anything and everything can happen.

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Rays Your Voice: Regular Season Recap with Darby Robinson

Mon, 21 Sep 2020 12:11:35 -0000

The Rays have clinched a spot in the 2020 postseason, and aren't far off from wrapping up the American League East. With next week's episode being postseason-centric, this is the perfect time to give out some postseason awards. No, we won't be giving out Team MVP, or Rookie of the Year. You can go elsewhere to find those.

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Rays Your Voice: The final stretch of the regular season

Mon, 14 Sep 2020 13:13:37 -0000

With two weeks to go and a postseason spot all but locked up for the Rays, what should fans expect for the rest of September?

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Rays Your Voice: TRADE DEADLINE DAY, with Darby Robinson and Danny Russell

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 21:46:54 -0000

Leading up to the day of the trade deadline, the Rays made moves for Edgar Garcia and Cody Reed to try and sure up the bullpen, and also went out and got Brett Phillips from the Kansas City Royals, who may create more of a roster logjam than anything else. What else would the Rays do to try and improve their AL-best squad?

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Rays Your Voice: Trade Deadline Preview with Danny Russell

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 23:53:00 -0000

Brett Rutherford is joined by Danny Russell to discuss potential moves the Rays could make before the August 31st trade deadline. With the Phillies overpaying for two mediocre relievers, what does that do for the market over the next week?

The Rays continue to deal with injuries, as Chaz Roe and Nick Anderson hit the IL, and we learn that Yonny Chirinos will undergo Tommy John Surgery and miss this season and next. What pitchers are now taking up those innings, and are they good enough to get the job done?

Yankee Stadium was a house of horrors for the Rays last season, but does a three-game sweep in the Bronx change this young team's mentality moving forward?

Brett and Danny break all this down and more in the latest episode of Rays Your Voice.

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Rays Your Voice: Lowe as in Wow, with Dominik Vega

Mon, 17 Aug 2020 01:53:39 -0000

Not only are the Rays winning on their road trip, they are doing it in historic ways. Dominik Vega joins the show to talk about which players are leading the charge. Also stick around until the end for some additional discussion on Brandon Lowe and Blake Snell's contract extensions signed back in 2019, and what they mean for the Rays now and the next few years.

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Rays Your Voice: Rays take three of four from Yankees, Darby Robinson

Tue, 11 Aug 2020 04:49:03 -0000

Darby Robinson joins Brett on this week's episode to discuss the Rays pitching depth and why they'll need it more for the next few weeks.

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The Hit Show: Greatest Rays Player Bracket, and then there were two

Mon, 10 Aug 2020 22:40:00 -0000

Danny, Darby, and Brett are joined by special guest Jim Turvey to discuss the results that bring us to the championship round.

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The Hit Show: Greatest Rays Player Bracket, who is headed to the Final Four?

Wed, 05 Aug 2020 21:57:14 -0000

Danny, Darby, and Brett discuss the results of the last match ups for each region, and unveil who will be representing those regions in the Final Four. Are current players being helped or hurt by recency bias as we head closer to the finish line?

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Rays Your Voice: Breaking down the Rays five-game losing streak with Brian Menendez

Mon, 03 Aug 2020 03:51:44 -0000

Brett Rutherford is joined by Brian Menendez to break down the Rays frustrating road trip to Atlanta and Baltimore, where they failed to pick up a single win. What went wrong? Is there a reason for Rays fans to be optimistic. Brett and Brian discuss that and more on this episode of Rays Your Voice. Brett brings back the Player of the Week segment to discuss a Rays pitcher that could anchor the rotation in 2020.

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Rays Your Voice: Marlins COVID-19 outbreak, Rays stay hot against the Braves with Brett Phillips and Ian Malinowski

Fri, 31 Jul 2020 04:00:00 -0000

After taking two out of three against the Blue Jays in the first series of the season, the Rays stayed hot to finish out their five game homestead, making some history along the way. Brett Phillips and Ian Malinowski make their Rays Your Voice Debuts to break it all down, and discuss how the Miami Marlins COVID-19 outbreak will impact the season moving forward.

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The Hit Show: Greatest Rays Player Bracket, Sweet 16 Results

Mon, 27 Jul 2020 04:00:00 -0000

We're down to the last 8! Danny, Darby and Brett break down how we got there after some incredible matchups.

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Rays Your Voice: Opening Weekend Recap, Atlanta Braves Preview

Mon, 27 Jul 2020 04:00:00 -0000

Host Brett Rutherford discusses the expanded postseason for the 2020 season and how it affects the Rays chances at winning the World Series. Breaking down all the action from the Rays opening series against the Toronto Blue Jays, which included some solid pitching from the bullpen, Ji-Man Choi hitting right handed, and Kevin Kiermaier getting a chance to be the hero in Sunday's rubber match. Also, taking a look ahead at the Rays 4-game series against the Atlanta Braves which starts Monday.

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The Hit Show: Intrasquadding

Wed, 22 Jul 2020 03:40:42 -0000

Danny Russell and JT Morgan talk about the Rays one and only televised exhibition game, a 6 inning intrasquad matchup that saw Blake Snell go up against Tyler Glasnow.

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Rays Your Voice: Opening Weekend Preview with Jim Turvey

Mon, 20 Jul 2020 04:00:00 -0000

Jim Turvey joins the show to talk about some good futures bets for the 2020 season and preview the Rays' opening series against the Toronto Blue Jays. Jim also provides one final update in his Rays OOTP save.

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The Hit Show: Greatest Rays Bracket, Round 2 Recap

Mon, 13 Jul 2020 12:46:41 -0000

On this episode of the Hit Show, Danny, Darby, and Brett discuss the results from Round 2 voting that have set up some very interesting matchups in Round 3.

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Rays Your Voice: News from Summer Camp with Darby Robinson

Mon, 06 Jul 2020 04:00:00 -0000

Players have reported to Tropicana Field in preparation of what will be an unusual 2020 season to say the least, and Darby Robinson joins the show to discuss how camp has gone thus far for the Rays.

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The Hit Show: Greatest Rays Bracket, Round 1 Recap, Part 2

Fri, 03 Jul 2020 04:17:12 -0000

On this episode of the Hit Show, Danny, Darby, and Brett discuss the results from Round 1 voting in the Neander and Zimmer Regions. So far, it's been mostly chalk, but there are some very interesting matchups set for Round 2.

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Rays Your Voice: Summer Camp Preview with JT Morgan

Tue, 30 Jun 2020 04:00:00 -0000

(0:00) JT gives his opinion about the Rays 2020 draft now that all the selections have been signed.

(5:20) JT and Brett go through the 60-man player pool that was released by the Rays, and give an outlook on each position group.

(35:00) Hear from Erik Neander when he spoke to the media about the restart of the 2020 MLB Preseason.

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Rays Your Voice: Hear from Nick Bitsko and Tyler Glasnow

Mon, 29 Jun 2020 04:00:00 -0000

Nick Bitsko signed his contract last week with the Rays, and the Rays have since signed all six of their 2020 draft picks. Hear from Bitsko about what's next in his young professional career. Also, Tyler Glasnow spoke with the media about the return of baseball and what fans can expect from him and the rest of the Rays.

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The Hit Show: Greatest Rays Bracket, Round 1 Recap, Part 1

Fri, 26 Jun 2020 13:42:33 -0000

On this episode of the Hit Show, Danny, Darby, and Brett discuss the results from Round 1 voting in the Naimoli and Maddon Regions. So far, it's been mostly chalk, but there are some very interesting matchups set for Round 2.

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Rays Your Voice: Baseball is Back with Danny Russell

Thu, 25 Jun 2020 04:00:00 -0000

Even though there will be a Major League Baseball season in 2020, there are a lot of questions marks in the air. How will the game be different? How will restrictions impact players' lives? Danny Russell joins Brett Rutherford to discuss these pressing issues regarding the return of baseball. Also, hear from Rays' manager Kevin Cash and general manager Erik Neander.

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Rays Your Voice: 2020 MLB Draft Recap with Danny Russell

Mon, 15 Jun 2020 13:38:18 -0000

Brett Rutherford is joined by Danny Russell to discuss and let the audience hear from the rest of the Rays' draft class.

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Rays Your Voice: Who is Nick Bitsko? with Danny Russell

Sat, 13 Jun 2020 13:19:51 -0000

Brett Rutherford is joined by DRaysBay Managing Editor Danny Russell to discuss Rays' first round pick, RHP Nick Bitsko. Bitsko is a seventeen-year-old high school pitcher from Doylestown, Pennsylvania, that was originally projected to be a top prospect in the 2021 draft. In January, he reclassified to be draft eligible in 2020, and fell into the Rays' laps at the 24th pick. Brett and Danny talk about what you can expect from this draft pick, and then you'll hear from Nick Bitsko himself.

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Rays Your Voice: Draft Preview with Brad Neveu and JT Morgan

Mon, 08 Jun 2020 07:00:00 -0000

Brett Rutherford is joined by Brad Neveu and JT Morgan to discuss what fans can expect from this year's draft. They analyze mock drafts from national media, as well as some that were done on draysbay.com. How will the shortened draft and restrictions placed on undrafted free agents impact teams like the Rays? Brad and JT "Rays their voice" on this and much more.

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Rays Your Voice: Tampa Bay Rowdies Talk with Matt Cox

Mon, 01 Jun 2020 07:00:00 -0000

Brett Rutherford is joined by Matt Cox, host of the Unused Substitutes Soccer Show, a podcast covering the Tampa Bay Rowdies. The Rowdies are a professional soccer club in St. Pete owned by the Tampa Bay Rays. Matt joins the show to talk about how he became a fan, and how the Rays ownership has changed the club.

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The Hit Show: Who are the Folk Heroes in Rays history? Part 4 of our Rays bracket!

Fri, 29 May 2020 18:46:00 -0000

The Hit Show is back for the 2020 baseball "season" with a tried and true, quarantine-approved activity: bracketology! Join us as we dissect the Folk Heroes and pick out diamonds in the turf to round out the next region for the Most Beloved Rays Players of all time!

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The Hit Show: Who are the greatest players of the Modern Era? Part 3 of our Rays bracket!

Wed, 27 May 2020 10:00:00 -0000

The Hit Show is back for the 2020 baseball "season" with a tried and true, quarantine-approved activity: bracketology! Join us as we dissect the Modern Era and pick out diamonds in the turf to round out the next region for the Most Beloved Rays Players of all time!

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Rays Your Voice: Historical Build-A-Lineup with Jim Turvey

Mon, 25 May 2020 07:00:00 -0000

Brett Rutherford is joined by Jim Turvey once again to build some historical Rays lineups, with a fixed budget of $35 rWAR. The lineup is built of their favorite players, but also aimed to maximize production for a fun extended offseason exercise. At the end of the show, both Jim and Brett provide updates from their Rays saves on OOTP 21.

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The Hit Show: Who were the greatest players of the Glory Days era? Part 2 of our Rays bracket!

Fri, 22 May 2020 12:00:00 -0000

The Hit Show is back for the 2020 baseball "season" with a tried and true, quarantine-approved activity: bracketology! Join us as we dissect the Glory Days era and pick out diamonds in the turf to round out the next region for the Most Beloved Rays Players of all time!

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The Hit Show: Who were the greatest players of the Devil Rays era? Introducing our Rays bracket!

Wed, 20 May 2020 07:00:00 -0000

The Hit Show is back for the 2020 baseball "season" with a tried and true, quarantine-approved activity: bracketology! Join us as we dissect the Devil Rays era and pick out diamonds in the turf to round out the Vince Naimoli Region for the Most Beloved Rays Players of all time!

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Rays Your Voice: Snell Isle, Part Two with Danny Russell

Mon, 18 May 2020 03:00:00 -0000

On last week's episode, DRaysBay senior writer Brian Menendez said that Blake Snell was becoming one of the faces of baseball, and that could not be more true now, after Snell made comments regarding the return of baseball in 2020 that turned into national headlines last week. This wasn't intended to be a two-part podcast, but Danny Russell joins Rays Your Voice to discuss those comments and the impact they'll have on Snell, the Rays, and Major League Baseball.

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Rays Your Voice: Snell Isle with Brian Menendez

Mon, 11 May 2020 02:58:00 -0000

Brett Rutherford is joined by DRaysBay Senior Writer Brian Menendez to discuss Blake Snell's rise to national fame through the MLB Players League and what Rays fans can expect from Snell in 2020 and beyond. Also, an update on the virtual Rays in OOTP 21.

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Rays Your Voice: Out of the Park Baseball with Jim Turvey

Wed, 06 May 2020 20:18:00 -0000

Brett Rutherford is joined by Jim Turvey on this episode to talk about Out of the Park Baseball 21 and how the virtual Rays are handling the 2020 season.

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Rays Your Voice: Offseason Recap with Jim Turvey

Mon, 27 Apr 2020 09:00:00 -0000

Brett Rutherford is joined by Jim Turvey on this episode to break down everything that went on during the offseason, and how the front office didn't go through the winter in typical Rays fashion.

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Rays Your Voice: Introduction with Danny Russell

Mon, 20 Apr 2020 17:10:00 -0000

Host Brett Rutherford is joined by DRaysBay Editor-in-Chief Danny Russell to introduce the Rays Your Voice Podcast as part of the DRaysBay Podcast Network. The two break down what you'll hear on the podcast and take some time to Rays their own voices about the ball club.

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The Hit Show Fenway Special

Fri, 04 May 2018 07:00:00 -0000

This is a Special Edition of The Hit Show. During the last visit to Fenway Park in Boston, DRB Managing Editor Danny Russell visited the game. While there, he interviewed Jason Collette of The Process Report as well as a number of Rays fans who were in the stands. Enjoy this special episode of The Hit Show!

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The Hit Show for 5.1.18 - An Unexpected Turn of Events!

Wed, 02 May 2018 07:00:00 -0000

This week Darby and Brett discuss a range of unexpected events including a Ray's winning streak, the possible retirement of Ichiro Suzuki as well as the improbably return of Jonny Venters to MLB!

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The Hit Show 4.20.18 The Good, The Bad and The Surprises

Fri, 20 Apr 2018 07:00:00 -0000

Darby and Top Podcasting Prospect Brett Phillips* discuss the "Good", the "Bad" and the "Surprises" in the early going for the Rays 2018 Season. *as mentioned in Podcast Reference, the recognized leader in Podcaster Prospecting since 2018.

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The Hit Show for 3.28: Opening Day is Here!

Thu, 29 Mar 2018 07:00:00 -0000

The Hit Show is back. This episode, Danny and Darby review the position players on the Tampa Bay Rays 25 man Roster. How will the Rays fare this season? Listen in to find out!

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The Hit Show SPECIAL: Getting to know Garrett Whitley

Tue, 06 Mar 2018 08:00:00 -0000

This is a special episode of The Hit Show. Staff contributor Mat Germain was able to interview Rays prospect Garrett Whitley.

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The Hit Show for 2/20: Everything Must Go!

Wed, 21 Feb 2018 01:00:00 -0000

We're having a Fire Sale! Today Danny and Darby discuss some considerable trades and moves being made by the Rays. Is the team still trying to compete? Let's find out on The Hit Show!

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The Hit Show for 2.2.18 :Catching up on the Rays off season!

Mon, 05 Feb 2018 08:00:00 -0000

We are back! Time to talk the Longo trade after a bit of time to cool off. Also, is there collusion going on in MLB? Danny and Darby discuss! Check out DraysBay.com for a full transcript of this episode!

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The Hit Show 9.17 - Looking Forward

Sun, 17 Sep 2017 07:00:00 -0000

Darby and Brett discuss the Rays season, the success of the Durham Bulls and which players we might see called up at the end of the season. Will we see Brent Honeywell? Who should get a cup of coffee? All of this and more are answered in this week's podcast! So Tune in! Check out more at DRaysBay.com Follow us on Twitter @HitShowPodcast Send us email draysbaypodcast@gmail.com Please rate us on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-hit-show/id1088671133?mt=2

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The Hit Show 9.12 Let's Get Real

Tue, 12 Sep 2017 07:00:00 -0000

Danny and Brett discuss the recent impact of Hurricane Irma and what the Rays might have done to help this season come out differently.

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The Hit Show 8.29 - Ok, Now we Snell

Tue, 29 Aug 2017 07:00:00 -0000

Darby and Brett try to explain the rollercoaster of a season that the Rays have been having as well as the recent improvements of Rays pitcher Blake Snell.

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The Hit Show 8.13 The Old Vanishing Offense Trick

Mon, 14 Aug 2017 07:00:00 -0000

Darby is joined by Top Podcasting Prospect Brett Phillips to talk about the failing offense of the Rays and what can be done to keep the team competitive the rest of the season.

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The Hit Show 7.31 - The Trade Deadline!

Tue, 01 Aug 2017 07:00:00 -0000

This week Danny and Darby take a look at the recent string of trades that the Rays have executed. There's lots of discussion around the Tim Beckham trade as well as the significant of the Lucas Duda trade. Also discussing the moves made by the Yankees to pick up Sonny Gray and the Rangers to acquire Yu Darvish.

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The Hit Show 7.25 - The Rays are still in This!

Tue, 25 Jul 2017 07:00:00 -0000

We are back from the All Star Break and the Rays are still vying for the Playoffs. Danny and Darby discuss the recent series in Texas as well as the possible moves for the Rays at the Trade Deadline. Also discussed, some classic pitching performances from Alex Cobb and Chris Archer - and who is Sergio Romo

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The Hit Show 7.13: BONUS ALL STAR GAME EPISODE!

Thu, 13 Jul 2017 07:00:00 -0000

DraysBay.com was represented by Brett Phillips at the MLB All Star Game. Hear about his amazing experience on this bonus episode!

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The Hit Show 7.10 Rays topple Red Sox!

Thu, 13 Jul 2017 07:00:00 -0000

Danny and Darby discuss the key series between the Rays and the Red Sox in the leadup to the All Star Game.

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The Hit Show 6.27: Adeiny Hechavarria makes the Rays contenders

Tue, 27 Jun 2017 07:00:00 -0000

Danny and Darby discuss how the Adeiny Hechavarria trade makes the Rays contenders.

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The Hit Show 6/20 - The Cavalry is Coming!

Wed, 21 Jun 2017 07:00:00 -0000

This week Danny and Darby go nuts for the recent performance from Alex Cobb! Alex Cobb has been Vintage of late! [1:00] Jacob Faria has come up and he’s legit! [8:00] The Rays are over .500! [18:39] Danny has a distant relative in former Phillies Ace with a >5.00 ERA - Fidgety Phill Collins (not the drummer) [19:39] www.baseball-reference.com/players/c/c…iph01.shtml The Rays acquired Trevor Plouffe. What can we expect? [24:12] Does Plouffe’s acquisition trigger the end of the Ricky Weeks Era? [26:53] Brad Miller’s injury seems like it was worse that we thought.[31:38] Reinforcements are coming! Including Brad Boxberger [34:20] and Wilson Ramos [34:38] Other injuries include Brent Honeywell [35:46], Taylor Guerrieri [36:14] Jamie Schultz [36:40] Matt Duffy [37:43], Matt Andriese [38:26] Diego Moreno [39:40] Should Erasmo Ramirez drop into the bullpen? [40:24] There’s a crunch coming with the players coming back from injury. Does Derek Norris get sent down? [44:07] Danny and Darby discuss the ongoing results of the Rays 2017 Draft [45:30] Rays first round pick Brenden McKay has two different curveballs? [47:16]

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Bonus Episode 6.13: Competitive Balance Podcast

Tue, 13 Jun 2017 16:30:00 -0000

This is a BONUS episode to catch the live announcements of the Competitive Balance Round and the Rays 2nd Round picks!

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The Hit Show 6.13: Two Way Play

Tue, 13 Jun 2017 07:00:00 -0000

Emergency Draft Special! The Ray surprised Danny and Darby by selecting Brendan McKay McKay was rumored as a 1st overall pick before, so should this be a surprise? [6:47] How did Royce Lewis jump to the 1st overall pick? [8:55] What’s McKay’s makeup? [12:30] Danny discusses Brendan McKay’s throwing motion [16:45] Level Setting: The Rays are 2 games over .500! [17:35] Jacob Faria got his first win [19:45] Matt Andriese is injured again and might not be back till August [23:45] A recap on the Rays v As series [26:22] Kevin Kiermeyer injured himself on a slide into 1st base? [30:25] Lets get excited about the start of the Mallex Smith era! [33:47]

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The Hit Show 6.6 - All about that Draft!

Wed, 07 Jun 2017 07:00:00 -0000

The Hit Show 6.6 - All about that Draft! It's time to discuss the MLB Amateur Draft for 2017! Danny and Darby discuss the Draft 2017 from the view of the Rays [5:57] Exactly how deep is this Draft class? [9:30] Let's discuss the consensus #1 is RHP from Vanderbilt - Kyle Wright [12:34] Time to Profile the great high school talent RHP/SS Hunter Greene [15:38] Looking more broadly at the draft class, Danny and Darby profile: LHP/1B Brendan McKay [20:49] LHP MacKenzie Gore [29:06] SS/OF Royce Lewis [35:21] RHP J.B. Bukauskas [39:47] Is OF Adam Haseley the dark horse of this draft for the Rays?[44:56] or is it Jeren Kendall [48:30]? Other players that we should be paying attention to include…. 2B/LF Keston Hiura [55:44] LHP Luke Heimlich [57:18] RHP Griffen Canning [59:36] RHP Hans Crouse [1:00:00] RHP Alex Faedo [1:01:35] 3B Jake Burger [1:01:58] SS Kevin Merrell [1:04:20] C/RHP Hagen Danner[1:05:02]

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The Hit Show for 5.23: Big Swingin'

Wed, 24 May 2017 07:00:00 -0000

This week Danny and Darby take a deep look at Corey Dickerson and give a stern talking to the Tampa Bay Times over the Sunday paper featuring Aaron Judge. Is the narrative around Steven Souza writing itself? [5:09] http://www.sbnation.com/mlb/players/107685/steven-souza Let’s dig deep on Corey Dickerson [11:00] http://www.sbnation.com/mlb/players/188839/corey-dickerson Who is Dickerson as a hitter? [14:00] Profiling Dickerson performance this year vs last season [16:16] Why did the Tampa Bay Times choose to focus on non Rays players in their Sunday feature? Not cool Times, not cool! [23:00] Check out more at DRaysBay.com Follow us on Twitter @HitShowPodcast Send us email draysbaypodcast@gmail.com Please rate us on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-hit-show/id1088671133?mt=2

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THS 5.14: Blake Snell Demoted to Durham!

Mon, 15 May 2017 07:00:00 -0000

This week Danny and Darby discuss the demotion of Blake Snell, great hitting performances and the up and coming prospects ranked by Baseball America! Check out more at DRaysBay.com Follow us on Twitter @HitShowPodcast Send us email draysbaypodcast@gmail.com Please rate us on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-hit-show/id1088671133?mt=2

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The Hit Show for 5/9 - Bullpen, Beckham, Big Comebacks!

Wed, 10 May 2017 07:00:00 -0000

This week, Danny and Darby cover: - The State of the Rays Bullpen with discussion around Austin Pruitt [5:00] , Diego Moreno [7:36], Chase Whitley [9:56], Jose Alvarado [10:44] - The Injured Matt Duffy nearing return! [ 20:24] - What’s it like to be Tim Beckham? [23:07] - We’re seeing defensive problems for Kevin Kiermaier? [47:12] - Danny tells an amazing story from his Little League Managing chronicles. Go White Sox! [52:00] Check out more at DRaysBay.com Follow us on Twitter @HitShowPodcast Send us email draysbaypodcast@gmail.com Please rate us on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-hit-show/id1088671133?mt=2

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The Hit Show 5/2 Let's Talk Rotation

Wed, 03 May 2017 07:00:00 -0000

Listen in as hosts Danny Russel and Darby Robinson discuss current and projected status for the Rays Pitching Rotation. Also an in depth review of Relievers as well as some future prospects! Go Rays! Check out more at DRaysBay.com Follow us on Twitter @HitShowPodcast Send us email draysbaypodcast@gmail.com Please rate us on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-hit-show/id1088671133?mt=2

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Return of The Hit Show! Time to talk Tampa Bay Rays!

Fri, 28 Apr 2017 07:00:00 -0000

Your hosts Danny Russell and Darby Robinson give an in depth analysis of the Rays Roster for 2017. Next week, an in depth look at the Rays Pitching Staff

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The Hit Show Episode 6: Do you Snell what the Archer is Pitching!

Wed, 27 Apr 2016 07:00:00 -0000

For the week of 4/26/16 This week Dustin, Danny and Darby welcome Draysbay.com editor Ian Malinowski to discuss Blake Snell's debut, Chris Archer's great performance against the Orioles and the big 12-8 comeback win in Boston. Tune in for this and more on The Hit Show The Hit Show is the podcast of Draysbay.com. Draysbay.com is the best source of information about the Tampa Bay Rays featuring in depth analysis of the team, players and games throughout the season. Head over and check it out: http://draysbay.com/

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The Hit Show Episode 5: Down on the Farm!

Fri, 22 Apr 2016 07:00:00 -0000

This week, Dustin is joined by new guests John Town and Brett Phillips to discuss the week that was for the Tampa Bay Rays. There's also some highlights on key prospects in the Rays system including Willy Adames, Johnny Field and more! If you have any suggestions for the cast, please drop a lin to draysbaypodcast@gmail.com. We love to get your fan mail and will look forward to including good ideas into the show!

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The Hit Show Episode 4: THE LONGBALL

Thu, 14 Apr 2016 07:00:00 -0000

Join Dustin, Danny and Darby as they review the Ray's first week of the MLB season. For ease of listening or return listens, we're working on an indexing feature so you can hear what the crux of the topic/players we are discussing based upon time. Be sure to let us know if this feature is useful! Corey Dickerson (appox 9:02) Steven Souza (approx 10:00) Desmond Jennings (approx 11:25) Brad Miller (approx 13:07) Logan Morrison (approx 15:50) Kevin Kiermeyer (approx 19:53) - The most exciting player to watch in MLB? Erasmo Ramirez (approx 25:18) Alex Cobb with a little Matt Moore (approx 27:24) Jake Odorizzi/Drew Smyly (34:22)

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The Hit Show Episode 3: Who's on First?

Sun, 27 Mar 2016 07:00:00 -0000

We are coming up on the end of Spring Training. Who ends up winning the Opening Day Battle for 1st Base? Staff Writer Darby Robinson discusses the three positional players who have the best shot as well as the upcoming prospects who themselves might have an opportunity for a cup of coffee. You can always check out the great writing from the same folks who produce this podcast at www.draysbay.com! Please rate us on iTunes. Reach out to us at draysbaypodcast@gmail.com!

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The Hit Show Episode 2: Solondz Speaks!

Mon, 29 Feb 2016 08:00:00 -0000

Listen in as Rays Radio Network broadcaster Neil Solondz discusses the Rays Spring Training, Prospects and His favorite Rays memories! All this week on THE HIT SHOW!

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The Hit Show Episode 1: Pitchers and Catchers Report!

Tue, 23 Feb 2016 08:00:00 -0000

Join hosts Dustin Clingman and DRaysBay managing editor Danny Russell as we embark on this new podcasting adventure. This week's topics include what to watch for with Pitchers and Catchers reporting, with a look ahead to position battles on each side.

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