The Opener: A Rays Podcast

The Opener: A Rays Podcast

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One part analytics, two parts Rays fan

5d ago

Do the Rays make an early trade?

In this episode we discuss the state of the Rays, trade targets, prospects and more. Tampa Bay Rays podcast.

57 min
May 25

RIVALRY Episode - Rays and Yanks Split the Series

Today we bring on our good friend and Yankees ball knower RonnieSmooth to breakdown this weekends series split. We also talk about the two teams and what makes each of them so good this season.

1h 2m
May 22

How are the Tampa Bay Rays this good?

In this episode we start by covering the Stadium MOU vote with the City of Tampa, which narrowly passed at 4-3 but there's more to the story. We also try and answer the question: how are the Rays this good? We dive into some analytics and some eye test to figure that out.

1h 1m
May 15

Big Stadium News and the Rays Stay Hot

In this episode we cover the stadium news from today, in which the Rays ownership and Hillsborough County reached an MOU for the project. Things are progressing. Then we turn our attention back to the team. We also talk contracts and prospects. Big episode today

1h 3m
May 5

The Rays sweep the Giants and start the AL East gauntlet

The Rays just keep winning. Another victory tonight against the Blue Jays coming off of a 3-game sweep of the Giants. We check in on the roster as well as the upcoming series and the farm system.

56 min
Apr 30

The Rays are HOT at the 30 game mark

The rays are 18-12 at the 30 game mark. It's been a combination of great management, solid starting pitching, and the big names in the line up coming through. But not everything is perfect: is Cedric Mullins slow start for real? Is it time to cut bait with Taylor Walls? And is the stadium deal in trouble? All that and more.

1h 10m
Apr 14

The Rays Sweep the Yankees || The Opener: A Rays Podcast Ep. 5

Boy did that feel good - the Rays are coming off of a sweep of the Yankees in the new and improved Trop. We are so back. In this episode we cover that series as well as discuss the overall performance of the team through the first 15 games. We also preview upcoming matchups and take a look at standouts in the farm system.

1h 6m
Apr 7

#4 The Opener - Rays 2026 Season Begins

Welcome back to the opener for episode 4, our first in season episode of the pod. Today we cover the start to the 2026 season and take a look at the good, the bad, and the ugly. The Rays are back in the trop and Zack shares his experience from the first game back since renovation. We review the first 10 games of the year and discuss all things Rays baseball. We also check in on the farm.

1h 10m
Mar 22

#3 The Opener: Tampa Bay Rays 2026 Season Preview

In episode 3 we prepare ourselves for a fresh season of major league baseball. More specifically, Tampa Bay Rays baseball. We cover the lineup, rotation, bullpen, and more. We look at over-unders, projections, and thoughts on the team as a whole. After that we cover our bases in State of the Rays reviewing stadium situations and the WeBull sleeve patch.

1h 1m
Mar 8

#2 The Opener: A Rays Podcast - WBC Superstars & Spring Continues

Welcome to episode 2 of The Opener, a Rays podcast. Today we start by discussing the Rays participating in the WBC and becoming superstars. Junior Caminero might be the best player right now on a loaded DR roster. We then transition into looking at some spring training results before going over the new top 30 prospects in the farm system.

55 min
Feb 23

#1 The Opener: A Rays Podcast - Spring is Here

Welcome to The Opener: A Rays Podcast. In Episode 1 we cover the first games of spring training, the outfield plan, Caminero extension, and more.

1h 12m

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