The Opener: A Rays Podcast

The Opener: A Rays Podcast
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One part analytics, two parts Rays fan

  1. 3d ago

    Rays Draft Review and Deadline Outlook (with Ben Whitelaw)

    Today we bring on a special guest and certified ballknower, Ben Whitelaw, to discuss a myriad of topics. We cover the Rays most recent draft and give our thoughts, current prospects and R5 eligible guys, and also a preview of the trade deadline. Ben is a contributor for DRaysBay - check out his work there and also give him a follow on X at benwhitelaw73.

  2. Jul 9

    Tampa Bay Rays MLB Draft Preview

    The 2026 MLB Draft is this Saturday and the Rays have the 2nd overall pick. With such a great opportunity to add talent to the team, we decided to breakdown all the top options on the board. Who do we like best between Roch Cholowsky, Grady Emerson, and Vahn Lackey? Or do we think the Rays will go further down the board and surprise us?Tampa Bay Rays podcast 2026 MLB draft.

    Tampa Bay Rays MLB Draft Preview

  3. Jul 1

    The Rays get hot again!

    The Rays get back into their power game and run off 5 wins (check that- 6 wins) in a row. In this episode we break down the turn around and also continue discussions on trade candidates and the farm system.

  4. Jun 24

    Rays 2026 Midseason Update

    We're approaching the halfway mark of the 2026 season and it's time for a deep dive on the roster. Do we feel like the Tampa Bay Rays are a good team?

  5. Jun 16

    Can the Rays compete with the Dodgers?

    In this episode we preview the Rays upcoming series against the powerhouse that is the Dodgers. How do we stack up? We also take a look at recent series and performance of the team, good and bad. Finally we take a look at some prospects especially those that are Rule 5 eligible.

  6. Jun 2

    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.

  7. 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.

  8. 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.

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One part analytics, two parts Rays fan

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    The Opener: A Rays Podcast
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    16
  • Rating
    Explicit
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