Broadcast review: Dewayne Staats' low-key call works for Rays games

DeWayne Staats, Brian Anderson (Fox Sports Florida) So, how do broadcasters bring you into the game? This year, Sporting News is grading announcers on how they grab your attention. This time, it’s the Rays on Fox Sports Florida with Dewayne Staats and Brian Anderson.

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The Rays trailed the Blue Jays by a run on Sunday afternoon when Evan Longoria came to the plate in the sixth inning against Marcus Stroman. By the time Longoria was done, the Rays no longer trailed.

Staats and Anderson reach a lull in their conversation about Stroman’s path to the majors when the right-hander delivers his 2-1 pitch. That sets up Staats perfectly…