Episode Details

Tampa Bay Rays hit a rough patch with a four-game losing streak, leaving fans to question: Is this just a midseason slump or the start of bigger problems? Channel 10 WTSP Sports Director Evan Closky joins the show to break down the Rays’ latest struggles, assessing the impact of injuries to key players like Jake Fraley and Johnny DeLuca, recurring issues with runners in scoring position, and what needs to change as the team returns to Tropicana Field for a pivotal series against the struggling Los Angeles Angels.

The conversation zeroes in on Craig Kimbrel’s arrival in Tampa Bay—can the nine-time All-Star stabilize the Rays’ bullpen—or is a trade deadline move still needed? Plus, the latest on Wander Franco’s legal troubles and his MLB future, how new collective bargaining proposals could threaten the 2027 season, and which of Shane McClanahan, Drew Rasmussen, or Nick Martinez you’d want in a must-win October matchup. Don’t miss this razor-sharp analysis of the Rays’ path forward.

00:00 Rays Losing Streak & Concerns

11:17 Closky on the Clock: Kimbrel, CBA, Wander Franco

23:19 MLB Active Saves Leaders

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