Brett Rutherford and Darby Robinson take a 30,000-foot view of the 2024 Tampa Bay Rays, now that it's too late to say that it's still early. Stars like Randy Arozarena have struggled, and injuries to key contributors like Josh Lowe and Brandon Lowe have made it even more difficult for the team. Will the Rays look to "blow it up," or stay the course as they try and make a run for their sixth straight postseason appearance? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 29, 2024•1 hr 8 min
Ashley MacLennan and Darby Robinson review the 2010 romantic comedy 'How Do You Know,' a movie that forced Jack Nicholson into retirement, and one that barely contains any baseball. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 24, 2024•1 hr 38 min
Brett Rutherford and Darby Robinson go live right after Sunday's series finale in Toronto to discuss how the Rays have begun to right the ship in the last seven games against the Red Sox and Blue Jays, and how they can bring that momentum to Tropicana Field. With Brandon Lowe nearing his return, how will the Rays shuffle the roster? Will they keep Harold Ramirez and send down Jonathan Aranda, or will there be an out-of-nowhere trade this week? Brett and Darby also discuss the acquisition of LHP ...
May 21, 2024•1 hr 11 min
Brett Rutherford and Darby Robinson discuss Baseball Savant's new bat speed leaderboard and what it means for stats lovers. They take a look at how the Rays fare in terms of bat speed and squared-up swings, and look at some surprising numbers. While Jonathan Aranda seems close to rejoining the Rays, Brandon Lowe is taking another visit to a specialist in Nashville. He's still feeling "something" in his oblique, whatever that means. Brett and Darby debate who is on the chopping block should both ...
May 14, 2024•1 hr 11 min
Brett Rutherford and Darby Robinson react to an incredible weekend of Rays Baseball that saw the team debut their new City Connect uniforms and pick up their first series sweep of the season against the New York Mets. Brett and Darby talk about the energy that Jonny DeLuca has added to the Rays lineup, and discuss why Josh Lowe will only further strengthen the team. Later in the show, the guys are joined by DRaysBay Managing Editor Danny Russell who shows off his brand new Rays City Connect jers...
May 07, 2024•1 hr 26 min
Brett Rutherford and Darby Robinson discuss the newly released Rays City Connect uniforms, which lean heavily into the skateboarding culture in the Tampa Bay area, as well as the team's old identity, the Devil Rays. We discuss what we love and what we might change about the uniform set and overall branding, but we are definitely happy campers. We also discuss if this might be the first sign of a rebrand for the Tampa Bay Rays, as they continue to bring back the shades of green and purple that th...
Apr 30, 2024•1 hr 18 min
Brett Rutherford and Darby Robinson discuss the Rays series win in Denver over the Rockies, and introduce the Worry Index, going through each aspect of the team and breaking down how worried they are about the current group. As the Rays continue their road trip, Brett and Darby discuss what they are looking for to continue reducing those worry levels. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 09, 2024•1 hr 6 min
Brett Rutherford and Darby Robinson discuss the Opening Weekend series against Toronto, and break down the good, bad, and ugly from the split. Next up is the Texas Rangers, who quickly eliminated the Rays in the AL Wild Card round last year en route to their first ever World Series title. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 02, 2024•1 hr
Brett Rutherford and Darby Robinson break down the flurry of moves made by the Rays ahead of Opening Day, and preview the upcoming series against the Toronto Blue Jays. Now that the roster is set, Brett and Darby discuss how Kevin Cash might line his team up for the first few games of the season, and who the first call ups may be from AAA Durham. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 28, 2024•1 hr 21 min
Brett Rutherford and Darby Robinson discuss injuries to Josh Lowe and Taj Bradley, and how they shake up the Rays' plans entering the regular season. While the Rays do have depth to help them absorb these injuries more easily, how much will their depth be tested throughout the season? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 22, 2024•1 hr 18 min
Brett Rutherford and Darby Robinson react to the news that Jonny DeLuca will open the season on the injured list after breaking his hand during a Spring Training game in the Dominican Republic. They discuss how it impacts the roster outlook, and make a full prediction on who will break camp with the team as things stand. Brett and Darby also look around the league at recent injury news, with Lucas Giolito likely to miss the 2024 season and Gerrit Cole undergoing an MRI. How might those injuries ...
Mar 12, 2024•1 hr 2 min
Brett Rutherford and Darby Robinson are joined by the Action Network's Jim Turvey to discuss why Vegas and other projection models aren't very optimistic about the team's outlook as we head into Spring Training. Brett and Darby also react to the signing of infielder Amed Rosario and discuss how he changes what the Opening Day roster will look like. To end the show, Brett, Darby, and Jim pick a few Rays futures bets that they believe provide some value (or at least a fun lotto ticket to have). Le...
Feb 22, 2024•1 hr 2 min
Ashley MacLennan and Darby Robinson review The Benchwarmers (2006), directed by Dennis Dugan. This Happy Madison Productions film starring Rob Schneider, David Spade, and Jon Heder comes in as one of the worst we've watched on Who's on Worst. The comedy doesn't land, the jokes are offensive, and the film lacks a basic premise. Here what Ashley and Darby's thoughts are on the movie, and who they would pick to add to the Rays. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 21, 2024•1 hr 17 min
Brett and Darby react to the news that Rays manager Kevin Cash and President of Baseball Operations Erik Neander have signed contract extensions that keep them with the club through at least 2028. The Rays also made a big league free agent signing, inking RHP Phil Maton to a one-year deal with an option for a second. Brett and Darby discuss where Maton fits into the bullpen. Spring Training is less than a week away, which means we have a long list of non-roster invitees that will be making their...
Feb 09, 2024•1 hr 35 min
Brett Rutherford and Darby Robinson discuss the latest Rays news including an update on Wander Franco, the signing of Japanese LHP Naoyuki Uwasawa, and the trades of fan favorites Luke Raley and Andrew Kittredge. Brett and Darby also answer some fan questions and address rumors that the Rays might be signing Yasiel Puig to a minor league deal with an invite to Spring Training. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 15, 2024•1 hr 22 min
Brett Rutherford and Darby Robinson provide updates on the Wander Franco investigation before discussing recent moves made within the AL East, including Lucas Giolito to the Red Sox and Kevin Kiermaier back to the Blue Jays. To end the show, Brett and Darby share their Rays New Year's Resolutions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 30, 2023•1 hr 14 min
Brett Rutherford and Darby Robinson discuss the trade that sent Rays ace Tyler Glasnow to the Los Angeles Dodgers, along with outfielder Manuel Margot. Brett and Darby evaluate the return, which includes a former top-100 prospect RHP Ryan Pepiot who figures to be in the Rays rotation to start the year, and athletic outfielder Jonny Deluca who will use his speed and plate discipline to try and fight for a spot on the Rays Opening Day roster. Now that the move we've all been waiting for has gone d...
Dec 16, 2023•51 min
Brett Rutherford and Darby Robinson react to the news that Shohei Ohtani has signed with the Los Angeles Dodgers on a 10-year, $700 million contract. What's even more interesting is that $680 million of that contract will be deferred and paid after the 10 years are up. Brett and Darby continue to discuss the rumors surrounding Tyler Glasnow and the Dodgers and suggest some pieces the Rays might go after in a trade. To end the show, Brett and Darby assemble the Ultimate Rays Opening Day lineup, p...
Dec 12, 2023•1 hr 30 min
Brett Rutherford and Darby Robinson react to the blockbuster trade that sent Juan Soto to the New York Yankees and discuss the impact it will have on the AL East race this year. The Rays made a free agent signing this week, inking RHP Chris Devenski to a one year deal with a club option for a second. Devenski was a member of the Rays bullpen in the back half of 2023 and was even named to the postseason roster, so the Rays clearly have faith in him. The Shohei Ohtani sweepstakes is still ongoing ...
Dec 08, 2023•1 hr 15 min
Brett Rutherford and Darby Robinson discuss the latest trade rumors, including names like Tyler Glasnow, Randy Arozarena, and Isaac Paredes who have all been mentioned recently. Who is most likely to go and which moves do we expect to see completed before the end of next week's Winter Meetings. X (Twitter): twitter.com/RYVPodcast Patreon: patreon.com/raysyourvoice YouTube: youtube.com/@RaysYourVoice Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 30, 2023•1 hr 9 min
Brett Rutherford and Darby Robinson react to the moves made around the league at the non-tender deadline. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 30, 2023•1 hr 3 min
Ashley MacLennan and Darby Robinson review Ron Shelton's Cobb (1994) starring Tommy Lee Jones. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 10, 2023•1 hr 42 min
Brett and Darby break down the Fall Classic and offer their thoughts on how the postseason played out. The offseason got started as soon as the final out was recorded in Arizona, and the Rays have placed six players on outright waivers, on top of losing three players to free agency. To trade or not to trade Tyler Glasnow? While we'd all love to see Glas pitch for the Rays for years to come, it might make financial sense and baseball sense to move on from the injury-prone hurler this offseason. T...
Nov 06, 2023•1 hr 16 min
Brett Rutherford and Cole Mitchem close the book on the Rays 2023 season by breaking down what went wrong in the Wild Card series against the Rangers, while highlighting everything that went right during a rollercoaster 99-win season. Then Brett and Cole take a look at the state of the 40-man roster, addressing what moves might come first once the postseason is complete. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 09, 2023•1 hr 8 min
Brett Rutherford reacts to the Rays 4-0 loss at home against the Texas Rangers in Game 1 of the AL Wild Card Series. Sleepy offense and sloppy defense allowed the Rangers to take a series lead with a chance to clinch tomorrow at the Trop. Will there be more than 20,000 fans in the stadium with the season on the line? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 04, 2023•28 min
Darby Robinson discusses the end of the regular season, and what's ahead for the Rays as they begin the AL Wild Card Round against the Texas Rangers on Tuesday afternoon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 02, 2023•1 hr 1 min
Brett Rutherford and Darby Robinson react to the announcement of the deal for a new stadium in St. Petersburg and discuss what it means for the franchise and the future of the Tropicana Field site. Later in the show, they discuss what's left to play for in the regular season after a semi-disappointing series split in Baltimore. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 22, 2023•1 hr
Brett Rutherford and Darby Robinson discuss an interesting series against the Yankees that saw the benches clear twice in one inning in Sunday's finale. However, cooler heads prevailed, and the Rays took two of three from the cellar dwellers of the AL East. Brett and Darby also discuss some news around the league, including Baltimore losing All-Star closer Felix Bautista with an elbow injury, and the Angels losing two-way phenom Shohei Ohtani. To wrap up the show, Brett and Darby discuss Carl Cr...
Aug 29, 2023•58 min
Brett Rutherford and Darby Robinson discuss the recent Rays injury news, including Shane McClanahan undergoing Tommy John Surgery, Andrew Kittredge returning to the bullpen, and the release of Ryan Thompson. In the second half of the show, Brett and Darby list their 10 shortstops (sans Franco and Walls) that are in the line of succession for the remainder of the season. Their picks give some insight into who might help fill a gap for this season, and who could have a major impact on the team in ...
Aug 22, 2023•1 hr 5 min
Brett Rutherford and Danny Russell discuss the serious allegations made against Wander Franco, and how his absence will affect the team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 15, 2023•32 min
