Guest: Ryan Bass (FanDuel Sports Network Sun) | Rays’ 2025 Outlook, McClanahan Injury, Caminero’s Ceiling & Tampa’s Stadium Saga | 74

Welcome to Episode 74 of Tablesetters! We’re joined by a multi-platform voice in Tampa sports—Ryan Bass, who covers the Rays for FanDuel Sports Network Sun, reports nationally for NewsNation, and hosts with the Orlando Magic.

We dive into everything shaping the 2025 Tampa Bay Rays season, starting with the unfortunate injury to Shane McClanahan and what it means for the Opening Day rotation. Ryan gives us the latest on McClanahan’s status, clubhouse morale, and how the Rays plan to pivot.

We explore the emergence of Curtis Mead after a scorching spring, Junior Caminero’s slow start (despite the power), and whether the Rays will pursue a long-term extension for this potential cornerstore. Plus, Ryan breaks down Drew Rasmussen’s comeback, Joe Boyle’s upside, and the futures of Chandler Simpson and Carson Williams.

We also step back to assess the AL East: Who’s the team to beat? How do the Rays stack up against the Yankees, Orioles, Jays, and Red Sox in what may be baseball’s most brutal division?

From the front office’s prospect-heavy trades to ongoing ballpark drama and ownership tensions, Ryan offers behind-the-scenes insight into a franchise at a crossroads. And we close with a fun one—Ryan’s Mount Rushmore of Tampa Bay athletes, with some surprises in the mix.

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