Rays Your Voice: A Tampa Bay Rays Podcast
Rays Your Voice
For fans of the Tampa Bay Rays.
Episodes
Rays Your Voice: Rays sweep Yankees, Chandler Simpson stays hot.
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Rays Your Voice: What do we know so far about the 2026 Rays?
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Rays Your Voice: State of the Farm System with Cole Mitchem
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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Rays Your Voice: 2026 Season Preview with Elijah Flewellen
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Rays Your Voice: World Baseball Classic updates, State of the Roster
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Rays Your Voice: Ben Whitelaw on fringe players to watch this spring
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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Rays Your Voice: Spring Training begins, Rays players prepare for WBC
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Rays Your Voice: Rays sign Nick Martinez, stadium renderings released
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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Rays Your Voice: DeSantis, Manfred support new stadium deal, Rays trade for Ben Williamson
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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Rays Your Voice: Rays have new stadium deal, plus three-team trade sends Josh Lowe to Angels
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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Rays Your Voice: Rays trade Brandon Lowe and Shane Baz
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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Rays Your Voice: Rays sign Cedric Mullins and Steven Matz, is there a big trade coming?
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Rays Your Voice: 2025 season autopsy, outfielders
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Rays Your Voice: Pete Fairbanks becomes free agent, Brandon Lowe's option picked up. What's next?
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Rays Your Voice: New ownership holds press conference, stadium talk, postseason round up
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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Rays Your Voice: Rays sold to group led by Patrick Zalupski
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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Rays Your Voice: Carson Williams called up, Junior Caminero chases 40 home run season
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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Rays Your Voice: What's next for the struggling Rays?
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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What will the 2026 Rays look like?
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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Rays make flurry of moves ahead of trade deadline
Brett Rutherford and Darby Robinson discuss all the moves the Rays made ahead of Thursday's trade deadline. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Rays Your Voice: Danny Jansen traded, Taj Bradley optioned
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Rays Your Voice: Trade Deadline Preview
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Rays Your Voice: Junior Caminero named All-Star starter and Home Run Derby participant
Brett Rutherford and Darby Robinson discuss the Rays three All-Stars, including Home Run Derby participant and starter at third base, Junior Caminero. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Rays Your Voice: Rays surging in recent weeks as bats come alive
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Rays Your Voice: Chandler Simpson demoted, Matt Thaiss acquired
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Rays Your Voice: Starting pitching struggles
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? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Rays Your Voice: What is this team missing?
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Rays Your Voice: What direction is this team heading in?
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Rays Your Voice: Does Joe Boyle belong in the starting rotation?
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Rays Your Voice: The first losing streak of the season
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Rays Your Voice: Notes from Opening Weekend
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Rays Your Voice: 2025 Season Preview
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Who's on Worst: Everybody Wants Some!!
Ashley MacLennan and Darby Robinson review Richard Linklater's Everybody Wants Some!!, starring Glenn Powell. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Rays Your Voice: Notes from Spring Training
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Rays Your Voice: Rays sign Ha-Seong Kim
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Rays Your Voice: Drew Rasmussen extended
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Who's on Worst: Hardball
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Rays Your Voice: Rays sign Eloy Jimenez
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Rays Your Voice: Rays trade Jeffrey Springs
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. Patreon YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Rays Your Voice: Winter Meetings Update
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Rays Your Voice: The Stadium Standoff
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. DRaysBay Tampa Bay Stadium Saga page How the Rays Lost Their New Stadium Deal: A Timeline Rays Your Voice Patreon Rays Your Voice YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Rays Your Voice: Offseason goals to improve the offense
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Rays Your Voice: Autopsy of the 2024 season
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Rays Your Voice: What to watch for down the home stretch
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Rays Your Voice: A look ahead to the future.
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Rays Your Voice: Trade Deadline Recap
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Rays Your Voice: Rays trade Randy Arozarena and Zach Eflin
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Rays Your Voice: Stadium deal passed by St. Pete City Council
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Rays Your Voice: Civale and Maton traded, Wander Franco formally charged
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Rays Your Voice: Three straight series wins for the good guys!
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices