The Tampa Bay Rays are shaking up their roster with the acquisition of catcher Matt Thaiss, aiming to boost their performance in the MLB. With Thaiss’ impressive .382 on-base percentage and a higher walk rate than strikeout rate, the Rays are poised for a strategic advantage.

As they prepare for a challenging series against the Houston Astros, featuring pitchers like Shane Baz and Framber Valdez, the stakes are high. Injury updates on key players like Kevin Kelly and Johnny DeLuca add another layer of intrigue.

Hosts Kevin Weiss and Ulises Sambrano also engage in a lively baseball trivia segment, testing their knowledge on Astros' home run hitters and Juan Gonzalez's career WAR.

Tune in for an engaging discussion on the Rays' latest moves and their impact on the season's trajectory.

5:21 Matt Thaiss acquisition improves catching position

10:39 Importance of backup catcher role

14:28 Rays face tough test against Astros

18:56 Rays aim to build momentum above .500

23:23 Baseball trivia + Name That WAR

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