Brett Rutherford and Darby Robinson discuss a successful road trip for the Rays, who are still trailing the Orioles by three games in the race for the AL East title. Curtis Mead made his big league debut over the weekend, but Brett and Darby discuss what his role will be on the team for the remainder of the season. In more worrying news, Shane McClanahan was placed on the 15-day IL with forearm tightness. At first, Kevin Cash told Rays fans that he wasn't worried, but now we have no choice but t...
Aug 07, 2023•59 min
Now that the dust has settled from Tuesday's Trade Deadline, Brett Rutherford and Darby Robinson discuss all of the moves the Rays made, including a surprising splash for starting pitcher Aaron Civale. They also discuss the other moves made around the American League East, and how they will shape this pennant race moving forward. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 03, 2023•1 hr 28 min
Brett Rutherford and Darby Robinson discuss how the month of July has gone so horribly wrong for the Rays, and what it will take to get them back on track and in the race for the AL East title. With the trade deadline just days away, how will the Rays approach it? Are they in the market for any big fish, or will we see some vintage-Rays trades that help them improve on the margins and prepare for next season? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 31, 2023•1 hr 18 min
Brett Rutherford and Darby Robinson break down the Rays first half, including an historic start and a mediocre last month or so heading into the All-Star Break. With the All-Star festivities taking place in Darby's home state of Washington, he heads to the Futures Game, Home Run Derby, and Midsummer Classic. Brett and Darby debate whether or not Randy Arozarena has a chance to win this year's Derby. Finally, Brett and Darby 'Rays' their voices and dish out three predictions for the second half. ...
Jul 10, 2023•1 hr 22 min
Brett Rutherford and Darby Robinson discuss Kevin Cash's decision to bench star shortstop Wander Franco for being a bad teammate, and the effect that could have on the clubhouse and Franco's career. Brett talk about his first experience at the Trop this year, and the expert-marketing idea that is Randy Land. To wrap up the show, Brett and Darby take a look at the starting pitching trade market. Will the Rays add anyone of note before the trade deadline? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit me...
Jun 26, 2023•1 hr
Brett Rutherford and Darby Robinson discuss the return of Tyler Glasnow and the state of the pitching staff with Pete Fairbanks and Josh Fleming recently added to the injured list. As we enter the summer months and have already seen the Rays make one trade to bolster the pen, how many more will they make and what caliber of reliever will they go after? Brett and Darby talk about a recent newspaper article that attempts to portray Wander Franco as a headache in the Rays' clubhouse, but is the 22-...
Jun 05, 2023•1 hr 24 min
Brett Rutherford and Darby Robinson discuss the imminent return of Tyler Glasnow to the active roster, and where the Rays rotation stands once he is added. The bullpen looks less solidified, but what are the Rays options when it comes to trying to add? It's too early for a big trade, and is going after one of the big-name relievers worth it assuming you'd have to give up a top prospect? Brett and Darby discuss some potential relievers that may be on the market this summer. Learn more about your ...
May 23, 2023•1 hr 7 min
With Garrett Cleavinger likely headed to the IL, joining closer Pete Fairbanks, this upcoming stretch of games will be the toughest on the Rays' bullpen. Brett and Jamal discuss how Kevin Cash and Kyle Snyder will manage their relievers, and debate who can come up from AAA to help fill the gaps. To close the show, Brett and Jamal look ahead to this year's All-Star Game in Seattle, guessing which Rays are most likely to represent the American League in the Midsummer Classic. Learn more about your...
May 08, 2023•51 min
Brett Rutherford and Darby Robinson discuss the decision to send Taj Bradley back down to AAA, where the plan is to stretch him out to pitch on four days rest when he had been pitching on five to open the season. While there are claims that the Rays are manipulating his service time, Brett and Darby argue that this is best for Taj's short- and long-term future. The Rays took three of four this weekend from the White Sox, and this episode was recorded before Sunday's rollercoaster game that saw t...
May 01, 2023•58 min
Brett Rutherford and Darby Robinson discuss the emergence of Taj Bradley and what his role will be this season with Jeffrey Springs undergoing Tommy John. They take a look at the makeup of the bullpen and debate whether or not the Rays will need to make some moves this summer to get it ready for the postseason. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 25, 2023•50 min
Brett Rutherford and Darby Robinson talk about the end of the Rays' historic winning streak, and how their depth will be tested after a major injury to one of their most dominant starting pitchers. In the first true 'Rays Your Voice' segment of the 2023 season, Brett and Darby ponder what it would take to even entertain a trade for Shohei Ohtani this summer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 18, 2023•1 hr 12 min
Brett Rutherford and Darby Robinson talk about the Rays' historic 9-0 start to the season, led in large part by star shortstop Wander Franco, who is absolutely living up to the hype. They discuss injuries to Jose Siri and Taylor Walls, and how the Rays will fill their spots on the roster. The only negative through nine games was the lone start from Josh Fleming. Brett and Darby debate if there are better options in Durham, and if any of them are worth calling up to fill the #5 spot in the rotati...
Apr 10, 2023•1 hr
Brett Rutherford and Darby Robinson discuss the Rays' opening weekend sweep over the Detroit Tigers, Randy Arozarena's global superstardom, and take a closer look at the construction of the 26-man roster. To end the show, Brett and Darby take some time to honor the life and career of Rays radio broadcaster Dave Wills, who tragically passed away last month. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 03, 2023•57 min
Ashley MacLennan and Darby Robinson review 'Million Dollar Arm' directed by Craig Gillespie and starring Jon Hamm. They also discuss the future of Who's on Worst and the DRaysBay Podcast Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 31, 2023•1 hr 30 min
Brett Rutherford and Danny Russell react to the news that St. Pete mayor Ken Welch has selected the Rays/Hines redevelopment plan for the Historic Gas Plant District, and what this next chapter in the stadium saga represents. Brett and Danny also catch up on recent Rays news, including the contract extensions given out to three core players. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 31, 2023•41 min
Ashley MacLennan and Darby Robinson review 'The Perfect Catch,' a Hallmark film that we're not quite sure is a baseball movie. While it wasn't as much of a trainwreck as 'The Scout' or 'Ed' the hosts struggle to pick out any memorable moments from this 2017 TV flick. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 03, 2023•1 hr 4 min
Brett Rutherford is joined by Darby Robinson to discuss the Rays signing RHP Zach Eflin and how that might shape the free agent market moving forward. Darby and Brett 'Rays' their voices about the Wander Franco contract extension and what it looks like one year later. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 06, 2022•1 hr 12 min
Brett Rutherford is joined by Darby Robinson to discuss the recent departure of some of the longest-tenured players on the team, and which up-and-coming prospects replaced them on the 40-man roster. Darby 'Rayses' his voice about the Rule 5 draft, and why we probably shouldn't care about it at all. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 17, 2022•1 hr 26 min
Brett Rutherford is joined by Cole Mitchem to discuss upcoming 40-man roster decisions and potential changes to the Rays coaching staff. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 03, 2022•1 hr 1 min
Brett Rutherford is joined by Darby Robinson to debate which Rays free agents, if any, should be brought back for next season and beyond, and if the Rays need to consider reshaping their roster on the position player side of things. Also, after a report that the Rays offered Bryce Harper a one-year, $50 million contract before he signed with the Phillies, they discuss the franchise's overall approach to attracting top-level talent, and how they might continue to chase the big fish moving forward...
Oct 23, 2022•1 hr 6 min
Brett Rutherford, Brian Menéndez, and Ben Whitelaw react on Twitter Spaces to ALWC Game 2, which ended the Rays' season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 08, 2022•1 hr 17 min
Brett Rutherford, Darby Robinson, and Elijah Flewellen take to Twitter Spaces to react to the 2-1 loss in Game 1 of the Wild Card Series. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 07, 2022•40 min
Brett Rutherford is joined by Cole Mitchem (@RaysMetrics) and Darby Robinson to preview the Rays opening postseason series against the Cleveland Guardians. They look at the pitching matchups for the first two games and a potential game three and analyze what Cleveland's strengths and weaknesses are. In the second segment, Brett, Cole, and Darby make their 26-man roster projections. To wrap up the show, they take a look at the entire postseason bracket and make their October predictions. Learn mo...
Oct 06, 2022•1 hr 30 min
Brett Rutherford is joined by Darby Robinson to discuss Rays injury news, the vibes surrounding the 2022 season, and the fight to broadcast historic home runs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 28, 2022•1 hr 11 min
Brett Rutherford is joined by Ben Whitelaw of RBLR Sports to run down all of the Rays news from the last few weeks, discuss which team presents the best matchup for the Rays in the postseason, and who we would put in the starting lineup in Game 1 of the Wild Card Round. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 19, 2022•1 hr 21 min
Ashley MacLennan and Darby Robinson review Major League II, the sequel to the classic starring Charlie Sheen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 17, 2022•1 hr 22 min
Brett Rutherford discusses the Tyler Glasnow contract extension, the Wander Franco injury setback, and what the Rays need to do to win home-field in the Wild Card race. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 30, 2022•51 min
Brett Rutherford is joined by Cole Mitchem to break down Drew Rasmussen's perfect game bid, and what he's meant to the Rays since he transitioned to the starting rotation. Brett and Cole also discuss Shane McClanahan's place in the AL Cy Young race, and if he has the chance to be the third player in franchise history to win the award. They also discuss some prospects who have shined and some who have disappointed this season, and what that means for the upcoming 40-man roster crunch. To end the ...
Aug 15, 2022•1 hr 9 min
Brett Rutherford is joined by R.J. Anderson of CBS Sports to review all of the big trades that went down last week, including a couple of outfield reinforcements for the Tampa Bay Rays. While the Nationals are probably the losers of the deadline after trading away superstar outfielder Juan Soto, do any of the players they acquired have the chance to make even a fraction of the impact that Soto did on their big league club? We also look around the division to see how the Rays' rivals loaded up be...
Aug 07, 2022•59 min
Brett Rutherford is joined by Darby Robinson and Elijah Flewellen to preview the August 2nd Trade Deadline, discuss what moves could be made around the league, and how the Rays can continue to improve their big league roster even after the addition of David Peralta. Also, how are new players like Christian Bethancourt, Roman Quinn, and Yu Chang doing in the absence of Rays stars? Who has the best chance of staying on the roster the rest of the way? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megapho...
Aug 01, 2022•1 hr 34 min
