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Bucs-Bengals Week 1 Preview: Can Tampa Bay's New Look Defense Slow Down Joe Burrow?

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 04:05:00 GMT

Tampa Bay Rays PULLED Nick Martinez at 68 Pitches Amid DOMINANT OUTING Against Atlanta Braves

Locked On Podcast Network — Fri, 11 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Tampa Bay Rays inch closer to a playoff berth after a nail-biting series against the Atlanta Braves, raising questions about Kevin Cash’s big pitching decisions.

Nick Martinez dazzles on the mound, prompting comparisons to Greg Maddux, but his early exit sparks heated debate on rotation vs. bullpen management as October looms.

Ulises and Kevin break down the Rays’ postseason outlook, the impact of key bats like Junior Caminero and Yordan Alvarez in an MVP showdown, and the strategic hurdles ahead. Discussion highlights include critical bullpen usage, offensive woes, and lineup adjustments needed against the Yankees or Red Sox in the ALDS.
Can the Rays avoid 2023’s early exit and finally break through in the playoffs?

00:00 Rays Playoff Berth Approaches
11:49 Pitching Management Debate
22:20 Playoff Matchups & MVP Race

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RAYS POSTCAST: The Tampa Bay Rays OFFENSE GETS SHUT DOWN vs the Atlanta Braves

Locked On Podcast Network — Thu, 10 Sep 2026 18:46:30 GMT

The Rays get shut down by the Braves, losing 3-1. This game was an old fashion pitchers duel. Nick Martinez for the Rays went 6.1 IP scoreless and Martin Perez for the Braves went 7 IP scoreless. The only runs for the Braves came in the 8th inning when they finally broke through scoring 3 runs in the inning to make it 3-0. The Rays offense squandered a chance was in the 1st inning with an inning ending double play. But the Rays would get on the board with a solo homer by Victor Mesa in the 9th to make it 3-1. The Rays offense only mustered 5 hits in this forgettable game. The Rays still finish the road trip 4-3 and will head home to face the Astros starting tomorrow night.

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How Baker Mayfield's $165M Deal Came Together & Rays' Magic Number Drops to 14 with Win in Atlanta

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 04:05:00 GMT

The Tampa Bay Rays OBLITERATE Atlanta Braves in a Statement Series

Locked On Podcast Network — Thu, 10 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Tampa Bay Rays overpower Atlanta Braves with dominant pitching and clutch homers. Can Junior Caminero overtake Yordan Alvarez in the AL MVP race as October looms?

Kevin breaks down the Rays’ back-to-back convincing wins against a sturdy Braves squad, spotlighting pivotal performances from Freddy Peralta and Griffin Jax, plus the resurgence of the team’s bottom order.

The episode spotlights Caminero’s growing MVP case, Taylor Walls’ defensive prowess despite his latest injury, and how recent IL stints for key Rays could shape postseason hopes. Weiss also examines Alvarez’s Triple Crown chase, Chandler Simpson and Yandy Díaz in the batting title race, and potential award considerations for Drew Rasmussen, Kevin Cash, Bryan Baker, and Walls.

With AL East implications and a playoff berth in sight, will injuries derail the Rays’ momentum or can they stay hot for a deep postseason run?

00:00 Rays Dominate Braves
08:08 Caminero’s MVP Push
21:13 Injury Concerns: Taylor Walls

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RAYS POSTCAST: The Tampa Bay Rays DOMINATE AGAIN vs the Atlanta Braves

Locked On Podcast Network — Thu, 10 Sep 2026 02:17:38 GMT

The Rays shut down the Braves again, winning 7-2. For the 2nd straight game the Rays got things rolling early. It started with a Victor Mesa solo homer in the 2nd to make it 1-0. The Rays would extend their lead in the 2nd on a 2 out 2 RBI single by Jorge Mateo that made it 3-0. The Rays added another 3 runs in the 4th after RBI singles by Cedric Mullins and Richie Palacios made it 6-0. The Braves tacked on runs in the 4th and the 6th but the Rays pitching staff led by Griffin Jax held things down for most of the game. The Rays got their final run of the game in the 7th inning on a RBI single by Liam Hicks that made it 7-2. The Rays will wrap up their road trip tomorrow afternoon as they look for the sweep vs the Braves.