The "Big O" Show with Orestes Destrade

RAYS OF OUR LIVES: Shohei Looms, Bats Are Broken & Shane Must Save Tampa Bay

The plot thickens on The ‘Big O’ Show as Orestes Destrade and JP Peterson break down another wild chapter in Rays of Our Lives on FanStreamSports.com.Big Rass was great… but Shohei was greater. Now the weakened Rays lineup has to stare down Sho-Time, and Tampa Bay needs a hero in the worst way.Can Shane be the answer? Or are the Rays running out of offense at the worst possible time?Orestes and JP dive into the Rays’ latest challenge, the state of the lineup, Shohei Ohtani’s impact, and what Tampa Bay needs to survive this stretch.Subscribe to FanStreamSports.com for more Rays talk, MLB reaction, Tampa Bay sports coverage, and daily opinion from The ‘Big O’ Show.

Rays Bullpen Failures, Junior Breaks Out & Martinez Faces Massive Start | Big O Show

The Tampa Bay Rays took their act to La La Land, and somehow, the bullpen day held on.On this Monday episode of The “Big O” Show on FanStreamSports.com, Orestes Destrade and JP Peterson break down a wild Rays weekend out west, including a bullpen game that got tense but survived, Junior Caminero finally snapping out of his funk, and why Nick Martinez’s next start could be a major tone-setter for Tampa Bay.Big O and JP dig into the Rays’ pitching puzzle, the pressure on the bullpen, the lineup’s need for more consistent punch, and whether this club can turn a gritty win into momentum before the road trip gets dangerous.It’s Rays in LA La Land — with plenty of heat, honesty and Big O’s baseball brain leading the way.Subscribe for Tampa Bay Rays coverage, MLB analysis, Bucs talk, Lightning updates and daily Tampa Bay sports conversation.

Title: Red Sox Sent Packing as Rays Sweep AL East Rival | Big O Show

The Rays just gave Boston the broom treatment — and Orestes Destrade and JP Peterson are fired up for a special Thursday edition of The “Big O” Show at 3:30pm ET. Big O and JP break down the Rays’ statement sweep over the Red Sox, why Tampa Bay keeps heating up, and how Yandy Díaz and Rass are staying big red hot at the perfect time. Plus, we’ll have plenty of fun with Boston’s quick visit: Hey Red Sox… thanks for stopping by! Catch the special-time episode with Orestes Destrade and JP Peterson, featuring the attached host photo for show promotion and thumbnail use.

Rays Snap Back: Yandy’s MVP Surge + Bryan Baker Slams the Door

The Rays needed a response, and they got one. On this Tuesday episode of The “Big O” Show with Orestes Destrade and JP Peterson, the guys break down Tampa Bay getting back to the Rays Way with strong pitching, clean defense, timely hitting and a much-needed spark against an old rival. The Rays rolled behind a sharp all-around performance: seven walks to just one strikeout, three stolen bases, clutch work from the newcomers and a bullpen finish from All-Star closer Bryan Baker, who nailed down his 17th save, second in the American League, while lowering his ERA . And then there’s Yandy Díaz, who continues to build one of the loudest first-half resumes in the American League. Orestes and JP also dive into Ian Seymour getting a longer leash and taking advantage, Bryan Baker’s fastball-changeup combo, the clutch moments from Richard Booser and Austin Slater, and whether this old rivalry was exactly what Tampa Bay needed to wake back up. Plus, around the AL East: the Yankees used eight pitchers but still found a way to win, while the Blue Jays and Orioles both took losses. It’s Rays energy, AL East chaos and Big O baseball perspective — only on FanStreamSports.com.

Rays Rotation Meltdown | Nick ‘Sigh’ Martinez + Citrus Series Revenge Time

The Rays hit another rough patch, and The ’Big O’ Show with Orestes Destrade and JP Peterson is breaking it all down. Tampa Bay’s No. 3, 4 and 5 starters struggled against the Tigers, raising real questions about the back end of the rotation and whether the Rays can steady things before the next big stretch. Then it’s time for Nick “Sigh” Martinez!? What went wrong, what needs to change, and how much patience should Rays fans really have? Plus, Citrus Series Part 2 starts Friday, and it is time for Tampa Bay to get back to Rays baseball ways: pitching, defense, timely hitting and finding a way to win the weird ones. Catch The ’Big O’ Show on FanStreamSports.com.