Tampa Bay Rays face an uncertain future as hopes are pinned on Dominic Keegan’s rapid ascent to MLB stardom. Will a youthful catching trio—Keegan, Nick Fortes, and Hunter Feduccia—be enough to stabilize the Rays’ pitching staff and keep them competitive in the AL East, especially as rivals like the Baltimore Orioles ramp up aggressive moves? Ulises and Kevin break down the Rays’ off-season strategy, scrutinize the impact of losing Pete Fairbanks and recent cost-cutting roster decisions, and question whether ownership’s conservative spending risks a rebuild. Key topics include Keegan’s AAA performance, concerns over catcher-pitcher chemistry, and comparisons to Orioles’ bold spending tactics. Plus, the hosts engage listeners with Rays trivia and a spirited “Name That WAR” segment, sparking debate about whether Tampa Bay’s roster is stronger heading into 2026. 0:00 – Dominic Keegan Propaganda 13:06 – Rays Offseason Strategy Concerns 22:43 – Baseball Trivia & Name That WAR Follow Kevin Weiss @KevinWeiss_ Follow Ulises Sambrano @SambranoUlises Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts/locked-on-rays/ Locked On MLB League-Wide: Every Team, Prospects & More 🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/leagues/mlb/ #Rays #TampaBayRays #MLB Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! PrizePicks Download the PrizePicks app today and use code LOCKEDONMLB to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup. PrizePicks — Run Your Game. Click Link Here: https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/LOCKEDONMLB Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONMLB for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. The NBA and NFL seasons are here, visit the FanDuel App today and start planning your futures bets now. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
