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Rays Your Voice: A Tampa Bay Rays Podcast
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For fans of the Tampa Bay Rays.
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Rays Your Voice: The Rays are the best team in baseball
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Transcribe →Rays Your Voice: Rays win six in a row, how good are they?
Apr 3001:13:00Tap to summarizeIn this episode, hosts Brett Rutherford and Darby Robinson offer an in-depth analysis of the Rays' season, managerial decisions, player performances, and strategic adjustments. With multiple five-game winning streaks already this year, does this team have the pieces to be a contender again in 2026? 00:00 Rays' Winning Streak and Team Dynamics 09:02 Kevin Cash's Strategic Decisions 15:01 The Role of Veterans in a Young Team 20:49 Bullpen Challenges and Player Development 27:10 Closing Thoughts on the Rays' Season So Far 39:25 Griffin Jax: Transitioning Roles and Mental Game 46:05 Impact of New Signings: Nick Martinez and Steven Matz 58:24 Team Performance: Expectations vs. Reality Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →Rays Your Voice: Rays sweep Yankees, Chandler Simpson stays hot.
Apr 1801:04:30Tap to summarizeThis 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →Rays Your Voice: What do we know so far about the 2026 Rays?
Apr 1001:10:47Tap to summarizeHosts 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →Rays Your Voice: State of the Farm System with Cole Mitchem
Mar 3101:31:41Tap to summarizeIn 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →Rays Your Voice: 2026 Season Preview with Elijah Flewellen
Mar 2501:34:38Tap to summarizeBrett 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →Rays Your Voice: World Baseball Classic updates, State of the Roster
Mar 1501:15:29Tap to summarizeHosts 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →Rays Your Voice: Ben Whitelaw on fringe players to watch this spring
Feb 2501:24:30Tap to summarizeIn 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →Rays Your Voice: Spring Training begins, Rays players prepare for WBC
Feb 1801:08:00Tap to summarizeIn 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →Rays Your Voice: Rays sign Nick Martinez, stadium renderings released
Feb 1101:09:58Tap to summarizeIn 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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