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La Maxima - Caminero 2x Walk-Offs & Alonso hits 300th at Citi
Episode 376
Thursday, 17 September, 2026
BaseballBiz On Deck: Rays Ride Into the PostseasonLa MaximaThe Tampa Bay Rays are postseason-bound, and Mark Corbett and Mat Germain break down the excitement surrounding the team, Junior Caminero’s clutch power, the return of energy at Tropicana Field, and what could be ahead in October.In This Episode:Junior Caminero delivers another dramatic walk-off home run as the Rays secure a postseason berth.Why Caminero has emerged as an American League MVP candidate and how his numbers compare with Yordan Alvarez, Bobby Witt Jr. and other AL stars.A look at fWAR and WAR and how advanced statistics can be used to evaluate MVP candidates.Pete Alonso, the Tampa Bay-area native, reaches 300 career home runs and receives an emotional ovation from Mets fans at Citi Field.The Rays' growing fan energy and attendance at Tropicana Field as the team heads toward the postseason.Discussion of the new Rays ballpark, early ticket access and what the future could hold for Tropicana Field.Could the Trop become a soccer venue for the Tampa Bay Rowdies after the Rays move?Rays rookie Brody Hopkins makes his MLB debut and gets attention for his fastball and curveball.A look at the Rays' minor-league pipeline, including Chandler Simpson, Cooper Fleming and the Charleston RiverDogs.Why the Rays' front office and player-development system continue to be central to the organization's success.A discussion of MLB fundamentals, defensive mistakes and the Rays' ability to pressure opposing teams.The American League playoff race and teams battling for postseason positioning.A special look ahead to Mark's presentation celebrating Senaida "Shoo-Shoo" Wirth, South Bend Blue Sox shortstop and All-American Girls Professional Baseball League player.KeywordsTampa Bay Rays, Rays postseason, Junior Caminero, Junior Caminero MVP, American League MVP, Yordan Alvarez, Bobby Witt Jr., Pete Alonso, Tampa baseball, Tropicana Field, Rays new stadium, Tampa Bay baseball, MLB playoffs, Rays prospects, Brody Hopkins, Chandler Simpson, minor league baseball, Senaida Shoo-Shoo Wirth, AAGPBL, BaseballBiz On Deck.BaseballBiz On Deck is hosted by Mark Corbett with Mat Germain, covering the Tampa Bay Rays, MLB, minor league baseball, baseball history and the people and stories that make the game special.This version keeps the notes concise while giving Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio and search engines plenty of relevant baseball keywords drawn from the transcript. Improve accuracy for documents and researchUpgrade to Plus and use increased reasoning to synthesize documents, research, files, and complex information.Get Plus
