The Opener: A Rays Podcast

What a year for the Tampa Bay Rays. Returning to Tropicana Field with new ownership and an overhauled roster, they won 98 games and made it almost to the very end. For the third time in team history the Rays lost in the World Series. In this episode we break down the story of 2026, how the Brewers roster bested us, and look ahead to the future.

The Milwaukee Brewers have completely overmatched the Rays so far in the World Series. After a close Game 1, the Rays took a gut punch loss in Game 2 and were flat out embarrassed at home in Game 3. What has gone wrong for this team? Why is the environment so bad at the Trop? All that and more on this episode of The Opener.

For the third time in franchise history the Tampa Bay Rays are going to the World Series! After taking down the Guardians 4-2 in the ALCS, the Rays have punched their ticket to the dance. We break down the clinching game and all the key moments. And then we look ahead at our opponent: the Milwaukee Brewers.

It's been a dogfight so far in the 2026 ALCS. The Guardians got off to a hot start going up 2-1 in the series; however, the worm seemed to turn today as the Rays offense finally showed some life.

Rays get punched in the mouth here in Game 1 as the Guardians bats remain hot coming off their ALDS comeback. Jose Ramirez is floating around the diamond and DeLauter has found it. How worried are we about the future of this series? Can the Guardians bullpen keep this magic forever?

The Tampa Bay Rays will face the Cleveland Guardians to decide which team represents the AL in the 2026 World Series. The Rays took care of the Yankees in quick fashion; meanwhile, the Guardians came back from down 2-0 to the White Sox to win their series. In this episode we break down this Guardians team and players/matchups to watch out for.

The Tampa Bay Rays sweep the New York Yankees to win the 2026 ALDS! We are moving to face the White Sox or the Guardians. What an electric series from the Rays who like like legit World Series contenders. We break all that down and more.

The Yankees defense faltered in a big way in Game 2 as the Tampa Bay Rays take advantage of it to win Game 2 of the ALDS. We head to the Bronx with two chances to clinch and a third back at home if needed. Let's get the job done Wednesday night.

What a start to the postseason for the Tampa Bay Rays going up 1-0 behind the greatest starting performance in team history. None other than Drew Rasmussen damn near threw a no hitter before Bryan Baker came in to get 2 strikeouts and the save. Jonathan Aranda's solo shot off Gerrit Cole was all the Rays needed to pull this one out.

Big episode today. The 2026 season is over and the Rays finished with the best record in the American League. We look back on the roster and key moments in the season, as well as hand out awards. Then we turn our attention to the future: the playoffs. Wild Card series are already wrapping up and the Rays will face the Yankees. It should be an excellent series and in this episode we break down our thoughts on it all.