Tampa Bay Rays’ Junior Caminero and Jonathan Aranda DOMINATE World Baseball Classic

Tampa Bay Rays eye a defensive resurgence as offseason moves aim to erase last year's costly errors. Can key additions like Gavin Lux, Cedric Mullins, and Ben Williamson transform the Rays’ run prevention and restore their signature edge in the AL East? Ulises and Kevin break down Kevin Cash’s renewed focus on fundamentals and explore how improved fielding could be the difference-maker against the division’s powerhouse lineups. The spotlight turns to outfield battles, highlighting Johnny DeLuca’s fight for a roster spot amid fierce competition and recounting his crucial decision to skip WBC for spring training. The hosts also analyze Joe Boyle’s potential as a future rotation mainstay—if he can harness his electric stuff and solve control issues. With roster questions looming and under-the-radar players primed to step up, the Rays’ blueprint for success hinges on defense, depth, and pitching reliability. 00:00 Rays Defensive Overhaul 08:00 Outfield Competition & Johnny DeLuca 17:23 Joe Boyle’s Potential and Control Issues Follow Kevin Weiss @KevinWeiss_ Follow Ulises Sambrano @SambranoUlises Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts/locked-on-rays/ Locked On MLB League-Wide: Every Team, Prospects & More 🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/leagues/mlb/ Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonrays.supercast.com Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! PlayStation This episode of is brought to you by MLB The Show 26. Visit mlbthe.show/lockedon and use code “LOCKEDON” to unlock a pack for use in Diamond Dynasty. Pre-Order now, Available March 17th on PlayStation 5, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch. RATED E FOR EVERYONE. Turbo Tax For a limited time, you can have your taxes done by a local TurboTax expert for just $150 — all in, if a TurboTax expert didn’t file for you last year. Just file by February 28. Take taxes off your plate and get back to your life. Visit https://TurboTax.com/local to book your appointment today. Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply. FanDuel FanDuel is giving you a way to turn that energy into even bigger potential wins with a College Basketball Parlay Profit Boost. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started — Play Your Game. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Tampa Bay Rays stars are lighting up the World Baseball Classic, fueling hopes for a fast start to the 2026 MLB season. Junior Caminero and Jonathan Aranda deliver clutch home runs and electric energy for their countries, raising the question: can this WBC momentum ignite the Rays’ regular season? Kevin and Ulises break down standout performances, the emotional highs, and what separates WBC excitement from standard spring training. The podcast also explores the Rays’ push to bring the MLB All-Star Game and the World Baseball Classic to Tampa Bay’s upcoming new stadium, examining Ken Babby’s plans and the implications for fans and the city. Plus, Taylor Walls looks to boost his offensive profile by embracing a “less is more” approach—will his mental adjustment finally unlock consistent production at the plate? Don’t miss this analysis of player development, franchise ambitions, and Rays storylines to watch. 00:00 — WBC Impact on Rays 10:05 — Rays New Stadium: All-Star & WBC Hopes 22:15 — Taylor Walls: Mindset & Expectations Follow Kevin Weiss @KevinWeiss_ Follow Ulises Sambrano @SambranoUlises Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts/locked-on-rays/ Locked On MLB League-Wide: Every Team, Prospects & More 🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/leagues/mlb/ Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonrays.supercast.com Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! PlayStation This episode of is brought to you by MLB The Show 26. Visit mlbthe.show/lockedon and use code “LOCKEDON” to unlock a pack for use in Diamond Dynasty. Pre-Order now, Available March 17th on PlayStation 5, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch. RATED E FOR EVERYONE. Turbo Tax For a limited time, you can have your taxes done by a local TurboTax expert for just $150 — all in, if a TurboTax expert didn’t file for you last year. Just file by February 28. Take taxes off your plate and get back to your life. Visit https://TurboTax.com/local to book your appointment today. Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply. FanDuel FanDuel is giving you a way to turn that energy into even bigger potential wins with a College Basketball Parlay Profit Boost. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started — Play Your Game. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Junior Caminero steals the spotlight with a jaw-dropping 4-for-4 performance for Team Dominican Republic in the World Baseball Classic, catapulting himself—and the Tampa Bay Rays—into global baseball stardom. Could Caminero’s playoff presence be the missing piece for a Rays October resurgence? Hosts Kevin and Ulises break down how WBC stage performances by Caminero and Jonathan Aranda might ignite an international fan base and reshape the Rays’ brand. Spring training woes threaten Tampa Bay’s hopes, as sloppy defense and lackluster pitching expose vulnerabilities in the roster. Can Kevin Cash rally his veterans and young talent for a sharper regular season start? Intriguing discussions include potential leadership challenges, the importance of mistake-free baseball, and a fun segment of baseball trivia and Name That WAR featuring active left-handed pitchers and Mark Trumbo’s surprising career numbers. Will Rays hitters rise or will pitching and defense carry the day in a tough AL East race? 00:00: WBC & Junior Caminero Hype 04:21:Spring Training Concerns 20:04: Baseball Trivia & Name That WAR Follow Kevin Weiss @KevinWeiss_ Follow Ulises Sambrano @SambranoUlises Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts/locked-on-rays/ Locked On MLB League-Wide: Every Team, Prospects & More 🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/leagues/mlb/ Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonrays.supercast.com Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! PlayStation This episode of is brought to you by MLB The Show 26. Visit mlbthe.show/lockedon and use code “LOCKEDON” to unlock a pack for use in Diamond Dynasty. Pre-Order now, Available March 17th on PlayStation 5, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch. RATED E FOR EVERYONE. Turbo Tax For a limited time, you can have your taxes done by a local TurboTax expert for just $150 — all in, if a TurboTax expert didn’t file for you last year. Just file by February 28. Take taxes off your plate and get back to your life. Visit https://TurboTax.com/local to book your appointment today. Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply. FanDuel FanDuel is giving you a way to turn that energy into even bigger potential wins with a College Basketball Parlay Profit Boost. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started — Play Your Game. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Tampa Bay Rays fans have reason to celebrate as Shane McClanahan returns to the mound, flashing a smile and a blazing fastball after a long injury layoff. Could this ace lead the rotation and spark a renewed postseason push, or will innings limits hold him back? Kevin and Ulises unpack new strategies to manage McClanahan’s comeback, explore Drew Rasmussen’s evolving role, and debate rotation shakeups as Opening Day approaches. The hosts spotlight Gavin Lux’s health uncertainty and its ripple effect on the Rays’ infield plans. Will Richie Palacios seize the opportunity if Lux can’t suit up, and how does his versatility give the club crucial insurance? Roster projections, spring training performances, and the importance of defensive upgrades take center stage. Get the latest on player readiness, platoon possibilities, and why timing at the plate could be the Rays’ secret weapon for 2026. 00:00: McClanahan Spring Debut 10:01: Gavin Lux Injury Concerns 19:00: Richie Palacios as Backup Follow Kevin Weiss @KevinWeiss_ Follow Ulises Sambrano @SambranoUlises Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts/locked-on-rays/ Locked On MLB League-Wide: Every Team, Prospects & More 🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/leagues/mlb/ Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonrays.supercast.com Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonrays.supercast.com Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! PlayStation This episode of is brought to you by MLB The Show 26. Visit mlbthe.show/lockedon and use code “LOCKEDON” to unlock a pack for use in Diamond Dynasty. Pre-Order now, Available March 17th on PlayStation 5, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch. RATED E FOR EVERYONE. Turbo Tax For a limited time, you can have your taxes done by a local TurboTax expert for just $150 — all in, if a TurboTax expert didn’t file for you last year. Just file by February 28. Take taxes off your plate and get back to your life. Visit https://TurboTax.com/local to book your appointment today. Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply. FanDuel FanDuel is giving you a way to turn that energy into even bigger potential wins with a College Basketball Parlay Profit Boost. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started — Play Your Game. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Can Junior Caminero surpass Kevin Kiermaier’s iconic legacy with the Tampa Bay Rays? Ulises and Kevin dissect Caminero’s path to chasing Kiermaier’s 31.5 WAR with the Rays, weighing the challenges of longevity, Rays contract talks, and the club’s track record with homegrown stars. The conversation highlights historical Rays figures like Evan Longoria, Carl Crawford, and Ben Zobrist, raising questions about player development, injuries, and the ever-changing front office dynamics. The duo tackles MLB.com’s latest Rays top 30 prospect rankings, questioning the hype versus reality and spotlighting pitching prospect Brody Hopkins as a standout name to watch. The mailbag heats up as they project which offseason additions—Cedric Mullins, Nick Martinez, or Steven Matz—could be difference-makers for Tampa Bay’s 2026 season. Can the new faces shape a contender, and which prospects will break through for the Rays? Tune in for sharp insights, roster projections, and can’t-miss Rays analysis. 00:00 – Junior Caminero vs Kiermaier WAR 10:44 – Rays Top Prospects Debate 20:45 – Best 2026 Rays Newcomer Follow Kevin Weiss @KevinWeiss_ Follow Ulises Sambrano @SambranoUlises Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts... Locked On MLB League-Wide: Every Team, Prospects & More 🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/leagues/... Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonrays.supercast.com Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! PlayStation This episode of is brought to you by MLB The Show 26. Visit mlbthe.show/lockedon and use code “LOCKEDON” to unlock a pack for use in Diamond Dynasty. Pre-Order now, Available March 17th on PlayStation 5, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch. RATED E FOR EVERYONE. Turbo Tax For a limited time, you can have your taxes done by a local TurboTax expert for just $150 — all in, if a TurboTax expert didn’t file for you last year. Just file by February 28. Take taxes off your plate and get back to your life. Visit https://TurboTax.com/local to book your appointment today. Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply. FanDuel FanDuel is giving you a way to turn that energy into even bigger potential wins with a College Basketball Parlay Profit Boost. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started — Play Your Game. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

From walk-off homers and playoff drama to gritty defensive brilliance, Kevin Kiermaier reveals what it meant to carry the clubhouse torch after Evan Longoria and battle through years of turf-induced injuries. Cedric Mullins’ divisional move, clubhouse leadership, and the importance of veteran presence get fresh perspective—how do players adapt when rivals become teammates? Hosts Ulises and Kevin probe Kiermaier’s best Rays memories, contract decisions, and physical tolls of playing at Tropicana Field, sparking debate around turf vs. grass and defensive strategy. Kiermaier shares insider stories about clubhouse traditions, his favorite teammates, food perks at Yankee Stadium, and what rule change he'd make as MLB Commissioner. This candid conversation delivers the ultimate fan experience—does Kiermaier’s “hair on fire” style still set the standard for future Rays? 00:00 Rays Offseason Moves 09:19 Injury Impact & Leadership 24:36 Commissioner for a Day & Quick Hitter Follow Kevin Weiss @KevinWeiss_ Follow Ulises Sambrano @SambranoUlises Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts... Locked On MLB League-Wide: Every Team, Prospects & More 🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/leagues/... Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonrays.supercast.com Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! PlayStation This episode of is brought to you by MLB The Show 26. Visit mlbthe.show/lockedon and use code “LOCKEDON” to unlock a pack for use in Diamond Dynasty. Pre-Order now, Available March 17th on PlayStation 5, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch. RATED E FOR EVERYONE. Turbo Tax For a limited time, you can have your taxes done by a local TurboTax expert for just $150 — all in, if a TurboTax expert didn’t file for you last year. Just file by February 28. Take taxes off your plate and get back to your life. Visit https://TurboTax.com/local to book your appointment today. Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply. FanDuel FanDuel is giving you a way to turn that energy into even bigger potential wins with a College Basketball Parlay Profit Boost. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started — Play Your Game. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Can Kevin Kiermaier revolutionize MLB outfield defense? The elite center fielder pulls back the curtain on his post-retirement journey, revealing why his obsessive approach, game-speed practice, and player-first mentality could reshape the way teams develop defensive talent. With stories about working with rising Tampa Bay Rays star Chandler Simpson and candid insights on the shortcomings of traditional coaching, Kiermaier challenges front offices to recognize the value of real-world experience on and off the field. Hosts Kevin and Ulises break down Kiermaier’s mindset shift from a 31st-round draft pick to Rays franchise legend. Discussions highlight clubhouse dynamics, the impact of veteran leadership with acquisitions like Cedric Mullins and Nick Martinez, and what separates difference-makers from the rest. Will MLB teams capitalize on the wisdom of a three-time Gold Glove winner, or miss out on a generational voice for the next wave of Rays defense? 00:00 - Kiermaier's Coaching Philosophy 06:42 - Working With Chandler Simpson 12:34 - Life After Playing & MLB Opportunities Follow Kevin Weiss @KevinWeiss_ Follow Ulises Sambrano @SambranoUlises Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts... Locked On MLB League-Wide: Every Team, Prospects & More 🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/leagues/... #Rays #TampaBayRays #MLB Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonrays.supercast.com Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Turbo Tax For a limited time, you can have your taxes done by a local TurboTax expert for just $150 — all in, if a TurboTax expert didn’t file for you last year. Just file by February 28. Take taxes off your plate and get back to your life. Visit https://TurboTax.com/local to book your appointment today. Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. The Winter Games are on. And there’s no better way to follow them than with a bet on FanDuel. FanDuel - Play your game. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) #rays #tampabay #mlb #baseball #tampabayrays #florida #tampa Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Are Shane McClanahan and the revamped rotation the keys to clinching a wildcard spot, or will the AL East’s heavy hitters keep the Rays at the bottom? Kevin and Ulises spotlight why Grapefruit League results rarely predict regular season success, citing breakout spring performances that fizzled once the games that count began. The conversation heats up with discussions of Jonathan Aranda’s potential impact, Mason Englert’s role as a swingman, and the offseason acquisitions’ importance. Can Junior Caminero’s growth and Cedric Mullins’ rebound spark a playoff push? The hosts break down the Rays’ depth strategy, possible trade deadline moves, and the critical need for competitors’ missteps in the tightly contested AL East. How will Tampa Bay’s roster adjustments shape their postseason trajectory? 00:00 "Spring Training Stats Misleading" 05:33 Spring Training Priorities 07:44 "Dreams and Baseball Realities" 14:37 Caminero's Role in the Lineup 17:21 Rays' Offseason Investment Analysis 24:25 Mason Englert's Versatile Pitch Arsenal 27:58 Rays Seek Reliable Fifth Starter 30:05 "Rays' Hope for Englert" Follow Kevin Weiss @KevinWeiss_ Follow Ulises Sambrano @SambranoUlises Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts/locked-on-rays/ Locked On MLB League-Wide: Every Team, Prospects & More 🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/leagues/mlb/ #Rays #TampaBayRays #MLB Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: lockedonrays.supercast.com/ FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) #rays #tampabay #mlb #baseball #tampabayrays #florida #tampa Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Shane McClanahan is back on the mound and smiling, igniting hope for Tampa Bay Rays fans hungry for a playoff push. Can the two-time All-Star anchor the rotation and help the Rays defy wild card predictions? Kevin Cash and team analyze McClanahan’s encouraging spring debut, discuss workload management strategies, and examine the vital impact his health has on Tampa Bay’s postseason chances. The spotlight shifts to the Rays’ ongoing struggles at catcher, with Dominic Keegan, Hunter Feduccia, and Nick Fortes vying for a breakthrough in a position that ranked 29th in offense last season. The show then tackles FanGraphs’ latest prospect rankings, raising concerns about the Rays’ farm system depth after recent trades and the polarizing outlook on top prospect Carson Williams. Can Tampa Bay’s young core step up—or will organizational challenges put a cap on 2026 aspirations? 00:00 Shane McClanahan Spring Update 09:42 Rays Catcher Position Battle 19:37 Rays Prospect Pipeline Concerns Follow Kevin Weiss @KevinWeiss_ Follow Ulises Sambrano @SambranoUlises Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts... Locked On MLB League-Wide: Every Team, Prospects & More 🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/leagues/... #Rays #TampaBayRays #MLB Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everyday... Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Turbo Tax For a limited time, you can have your taxes done by a local TurboTax expert for just $150 — all in, if a TurboTax expert didn’t file for you last year. Just file by February 28. Take taxes off your plate and get back to your life. Visit https://TurboTax.com/local to book your appointment today. Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. The Winter Games are on. And there’s no better way to follow them than with a bet on FanDuel. FanDuel - Play your game. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) #rays #tampabay #mlb #baseball #tampabayrays #florida #tampa Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Tampa Bay Rays face mounting spring training injury concerns as Chandler Simpson’s hamstring issue sidelines the league’s fastest player. Will Simpson’s speed return in time to challenge Carl Crawford’s single-season stolen base record, or will Jacob Melton seize the opportunity in the outfield? Meanwhile, Edwin Uceta’s shoulder impingement and Steven Wilson’s back injury add to bullpen uncertainties, highlighting the urgent need for depth and resilience among Rays relievers. Kevin and Ulises dissect the team’s cautious approach, referencing past medical missteps with Shane McClanahan and questioning manager Kevin Cash’s optimistic injury updates. The Wander Franco legal saga takes another turn as his trial gets postponed yet again, leaving the team’s financial outlook and roster plans in limbo. Can Carson Williams shoulder the expectations left in Franco’s wake, or will the Rays need a new franchise cornerstone? Don’t miss this essential breakdown of Tampa Bay’s early spring struggles and pivotal roster questions. 00:00 Spring Training & Chandler Simpson Injury 09:18 Rays Bullpen Injury Concerns 18:44 Wander Franco Trial Update Follow Kevin Weiss @KevinWeiss_ Follow Ulises Sambrano @SambranoUlises Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts/locked-on-rays/ Locked On MLB League-Wide: Every Team, Prospects & More 🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/leagues/mlb/ #Rays #TampaBayRays #MLB Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Turbo Tax For a limited time, you can have your taxes done by a local TurboTax expert for just $150 — all in, if a TurboTax expert didn’t file for you last year. Just file by February 28. Take taxes off your plate and get back to your life. Visit https://TurboTax.com/local to book your appointment today. Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. The Winter Games are on. And there’s no better way to follow them than with a bet on FanDuel. FanDuel - Play your game. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) #rays #tampabay #mlb #baseball #tampabayrays #florida #tampa Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.