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RaysUP! Tampa Bay Rays, Game 1 - 161 games to go
Episode 347
Saturday, 28 March, 2026
Rays Opening Day RecapDrew 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 NewsJake Fraley's role as a platoon outfielder vs. right-handed pitchingBen 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 OriolesStadium SituationTropicana Field reopening and its importance to keeping the Rays in Tampa BaySt. Petersburg bridge burned — unlikely to host a new stadium dealTampa's $1.5B funding challenge amid tough economic timesOrlando's billion-dollar stadium offer and existing fundingMontreal's billion-dollar roof projectCompetition for public funding with the Bucs and LightningBrett Patrick Zalupski's development interests and potential Orlando connectionsAround the LeagueSan Francisco Giants' struggles: blanked by the Yankees in their first two gamesTony La Russa's new managerial role with Bruce Bochy and Dusty Baker as advisorsTampa Baseball Museum EventMark's recap: Roberto Hernandez, Joe Maddon, and Matt Joyce in attendanceHeartwarming story of Matt Joyce's daughter and the signed baseball drawingDurham Bulls & Minor League WatchTrey Morgan, Jacob Melton (potential early call-up), Logan Workman, Brody HopkinsEncouragement for fans to follow the minor league pipelineMentioned Shows & People:The Brent Cardy Show can be found on YouTube at https://youtu.be/esU1tRjkbHg?si=Hc2h7Dwq6I3i4hqnThe Cardy Show on Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/episode/7sDZeA1Krz8suMdkSigqhT?si=dzyqYvYqSli-ux7LRB8WggThanks for listening to BaseballBiz On Deck - www.baseballbizondeck.com Like & subscribe to BaseballBiz On Deck. You may also find BaseballBiz on Deck, on YouTube at iHeart Apple, Spotify, Amazon Music, & at www.baseballbizondeck.com Also you can find Mat at M-A-T-G-E-R-M-A-I-N dot B Sky social
