March 28, 2026

RaysUP! Tampa Bay Rays, Game 1 - 161 games to go

RaysUP!  Tampa Bay Rays, Game 1 - 161 games to go

Rays Opening Day Recap Drew Rasmussen's dominant first 5 innings vs. the Cardinals6th inning bullpen collapse (Ian Seymour, Gary Clevenger, Griffin Jax)Kevin Cash's managerial decisions — making the right moves that didn't pan outBen Williamson's 3-for-4 performance and the controversial pinch-hit substitutionOffensive highlights: Carson Williams (110 mph exit velo), Johnny DeLuca (108 mph)Junior Caminero's defensive concerns at third baseRays Roster & Former Rays News Jake Fraley's role ...

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Rays Opening Day Recap

  • Drew Rasmussen's dominant first 5 innings vs. the Cardinals
  • 6th inning bullpen collapse (Ian Seymour, Gary Clevenger, Griffin Jax)
  • Kevin Cash's managerial decisions — making the right moves that didn't pan out
  • Ben Williamson's 3-for-4 performance and the controversial pinch-hit substitution
  • Offensive highlights: Carson Williams (110 mph exit velo), Johnny DeLuca (108 mph)
  • Junior Caminero's defensive concerns at third base

Rays Roster & Former Rays News

  • Jake Fraley's role as a platoon outfielder vs. right-handed pitching
  • Ben Rortvedt, Vidal Brujan, and Curtis Mead all DFA'd by their respective teams — potential minor league returns?
  • Shane Baz signs a 5-year, $60M+ deal with the Orioles

Stadium Situation

  • Tropicana Field reopening and its importance to keeping the Rays in Tampa Bay
  • St. Petersburg bridge burned — unlikely to host a new stadium deal
  • Tampa's $1.5B funding challenge amid tough economic times
  • Orlando's billion-dollar stadium offer and existing funding
  • Montreal's billion-dollar roof project
  • Competition for public funding with the Bucs and Lightning
  • Brett Patrick Zalupski's development interests and potential Orlando connections

Around the League

  • San Francisco Giants' struggles: blanked by the Yankees in their first two games
  • Tony La Russa's new managerial role with Bruce Bochy and Dusty Baker as advisors

Tampa Baseball Museum Event

  • Mark's recap: Roberto Hernandez, Joe Maddon, and Matt Joyce in attendance
  • Heartwarming story of Matt Joyce's daughter and the signed baseball drawing

Durham Bulls & Minor League Watch

  • Trey Morgan, Jacob Melton (potential early call-up), Logan Workman, Brody Hopkins
  • Encouragement for fans to follow the minor league pipeline

Mentioned Shows & People:

  • The Brent Cardy Show can be found on YouTube at https://youtu.be/esU1tRjkbHg?si=Hc2h7Dwq6I3i4hqn
  • The Cardy Show on Spotify at  https://open.spotify.com/episode/7sDZeA1Krz8suMdkSigqhT?si=dzyqYvYqSli-ux7LRB8Wgg

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