Rays Your Voice: A Tampa Bay Rays Podcast

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

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

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

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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

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

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 more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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

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

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

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

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 episode, Brett and Cole 'Rays' their voices about who they think will be the last teams standing in October at the end of the regular season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 before a heated pennant chase. To wrap up the show, R.J. 'Rayses' his voice and talks about his favorite and least favorite deals made before the August 2nd deadline. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brett Rutherford is joined by Darby Robinson to review the first half of the season, react to the Rays' first-round draft pick, and 'Rays' their voices about a number of different topics surrounding the game, including a potential Juan Soto trade. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brett Rutherford is joined by Ben Whitelaw of RBLR Sports to discuss how the Rays are managing the newest wave of injuries, how they might look to improve the roster before the trade deadline, and why Shane McClanahan was deserving of an All-Star selection (and who else may be too). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brett Rutherford is joined by Ian Malinowski to talk about Isaac Paredes, the return of Wander Franco, and pitcher usage as we enter the month of July. To end the show, Ian 'Rayses' his voice about how fans should process losing, especially when the expectations are so high. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brett Rutherford is joined by DRB Writer Austin Reimann to discuss what makes Jeffrey Springs a successful starting pitcher, who may get a cup of coffee in the big leagues this week, and why Rays fans should have faith in another "transition year." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ashley MacLennan, Darby Robinson, and Brett Rutherford are joined by Ellen Adair and Eric Gilde, the hosts of Take Me In to the Ballgame (A podcast that reviews baseball movies on the 20-80 scouting scale) to review Ed. While Ed has already been reviewed on their show, The Who's on Worst crew had to suffer through the summer film starring Matt LeBlanc for the first time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brett Rutherford is joined by DRaysBay Managing Editor Danny Russell to catch up on the latest in Rays baseball. Danny addresses Pride Night, which saw multiple Rays players opt out of wearing Pride-themed uniforms, and how the organization could have better handled the situation. Brett shares his concerns about prospects who were expected to take on a bigger role this season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brett Rutherford is joined by Darby Robinson to talk about the potential addition of Shane Baz to an already productive Rays rotation. With the offense lagging behind, is there anyone in Durham that deserves a shot to improve the lineup? Brett and Darby wrap up the show by 'Raysing' their voices about Yandy Diaz, and what it would take to send him to the All-Star Game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ashley MacLennan and Darby Robinson review 'Little Big League,' directed by Andrew Scheinman, and starring Luke Edwards and Timothy Busfield. The connections between this film and 'Rookie of the Year' are obvious, but at their heart, these are two very different movies. Ashley and Darby break down why this is one of our most enjoyable reviews yet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brett Rutherford recaps the Rays' 10-game West Coast road trip and 'Rayses' his voice about the current television landscape in Major League Baseball. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brett Rutherford is joined by Jared Ward to discuss the impending roster crunch, take stock of the team now that they're one month into the season, and share our opinions on Rays ticket prices and offensive production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ashley MacLennan and Darby Robinson discuss the one and only movie centered around the Tampa Bay Devil Rays. Starring Dennis Quaid, the Rookie chronicles the story of a high school teacher and baseball coach's unexpected journey to the Major Leagues. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brett Rutherford is joined by Jamal Wilburg to try and make sense of the Rays sluggish start. Brett and Jamal predict how the Rays will bounce back in the next homestand and share their biggest fears about this year's team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brett Rutherford is joined by Cole Mitchem (@RaysMetrics) joins the show to discuss the Rays sweep of the Baltimore Orioles, look ahead to a series against Oakland, and overreact to what they saw play out this weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Danny Russell and Brett Rutherford are joined by Rays General Manager Peter Bendix to discuss recent trades and signings, and his new responsibilities after being promoted to GM. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brett Phillips joins the show to talk with Brett Rutherford and Darby Robinson about MLB the Show 22, the upcoming season, and his 'Baseball is fun' mantra. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ashley MacLennan and Darby Robinson break down Richard Linklater's 2005 remake of a baseball classic, Bad News Bears. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brett Rutherford is joined by JT Morgan and Danny Russell to project the Opening Day roster and make the case for why the Rays could take a step back in 2022. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brett Rutherford is joined by RBLR's Ben Whitelaw to discuss news from around the league and breakdown how the non-roster pitchers have done so far in Spring Training. Ben shouts out two pitchers that he believes could have an impact on the big league squad in 2022. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brett Rutherford is joined by Darby Robinson to break down the new CBA and talk about which storylines they'll be following through Spring Training. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brett Rutherford and Ashley MacLennan react to MLB and MLBPA reaching an agreement on a labor deal, and discuss what else the Rays need to accomplish before the start of the season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brett Rutherford is joined by Cole Mitchem (@RaysMetrics) to discuss Rays prospects. They take a look at which players have cracked Top 100 lists, and which players might be poised to become Top 100 prospects in 2022. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ashley MacLennan and Darby Robinson dive into Charles Stone III's Mr. 3000 (2004) starring Bernie Mac. Despite the premise of the film being incredibly unbelievable, and not as many jokes landing as expected, this film's ending doesn't leave it in the cellar of our ever-growing list of Who's on Worst alumni. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brett Rutherford, Danny Russell, and Darby Robinson react to and share their opinions on the death of the Montreal split city plan, and try figure out what the next chapter will be in the stadium saga. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ashley MacLennan and Darby Robinson break down Sam Raimi's For Love of the Game, the third installment in the Kevin Costner baseball trilogy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brett Rutherford is joined by Rays prospects Cole Wilcox and Nick Schnell, who host their own podcast, Diamonds in the Rough, centered around Minor League Baseball. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brett Rutherford and Darby Robinson discuss the promotion of Peter Bendix, Hall of Fame voting for the Class of 2022, and Kevin Kiermaier's case for Cooperstown. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brett Rutherford is joined by Cole Mitchem, who for the time being might be better known as RaysMetrics on Twitter, to discuss Cole's recent articles on DRaysBay that lay out some potential offseason targets for the Rays once the lockout is lifted. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brett Rutherford and Danny Russell are joined by RJ Anderson of CBS Sports to discuss why he has given the Rays an 'A' offseason grade and what the implications of the lockout will be. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brett Rutherford and Danny Russell take stock of the Rays' 40-man roster after the non-tender deadline, and with the lockout looming. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brett Rutherford, Danny Russell, and Jamal Wilburg react to the news of Wander Franco and the Rays coming to an agreement on a 12-year, $223 million contract extension. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

John Stolnis, Kris Willis and Ashley MacLennon set the table for the World Series showdown between the Atlanta Braves and Houston Astros! Presented by T-Mobile Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brett Rutherford and Danny Russell take some time to reflect on the Rays loss in the ALDS, and ask some important questions heading into the offseason. Should Rays fans be comfortable if the front office decides to run it back with this roster? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brett Rutherford and Jared Ward react to ALDS Game 4, where a walk-off sacrifice fly gave the Red Sox a 6-5 win, ending the Rays season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Danny Russell and Jamal Wilburg react to an insane, extra-inning game that has the Rays on the ropes going into Game 4 on Monday night. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brett Rutherford, Dany Russell, and Ashley MacLennan sulk collectively after a disheartening 14-6 loss to the Red Sox in Game 2 of the ALDS. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brett Rutherford is joined by his dad, Scott Rutherford, in a bonus episode as they recount their experience at the Trop for Thursday night's Game 1 win over the Red Sox. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices