Tampa Bay Rays Podcast

“This Week in Rays Baseball” features Chris Adams-Wall bringing you in-depth interviews that help you get to know Rays players, coaches, and executives on a personal level, plus weekly news and notes. “Here To Stay” will bring you an inside look into all the latest information and insight from the people closest to the Historic Gas Plant District Development Project.

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1
Countdown to Opening Day 2/13
Erik Neander, Kevin Cash, Matt Silverman & Brian Auld join the debut of Countdown to Opening Day w/ Chris, Andy, & Neil
71 min
2
Rays Sign Ha-Seong Kim
Chris Adams-Wall is joined by Rays Assistant General Manager and Vice President of Player Personnel Kevin Ibach to talk about signing Ha-Seong Kim, acquiring Alex Faedo and more.
16 min
3
Spring Training 2025: What to Expect
Chris Adams-Wall is joined by Rays beat reporter for MLB, Adam Berry, to discuss what the Rays have done this offseason, players to keep an eye on during Spring Training, & more!
37 min
4
Rays Extend Drew Rasmussen
Chris Adams-Wall is joined by Tampa Bay Times beat writer Marc Topkin to discuss Drew Rasmussen's extension, arbitration, Fan Fest, and more!
33 min
5
Rays Sign Danny Jansen & Trade Jeffrey Springs
Chris Adams-Wall is joined by Andy Freed & Neil Solondz to discuss signing Danny Jansen, trading Jeffrey Springs & more!
26 min
6
2024 Season Wrap-up with Erik Neander
Erik Neander sits down with media for a 2024 end-of-season press conference to discuss the year overall and to look forward to 2025.
34 min
7
2024 DS Preview
Chris Adams-Wall is joined by Andy Freed, Chris Mueller & Becca Carney to Preview the Division Series & make their predictions for each game
33 min
8
Ryan Pepiot & Chanda Lawdermilk
Chris Adams-Wall is joined by Rays pitcher Ryan Pepiot, Vice President & Assistant General Manager Chanda Lawdermilk, Spanish radio broadcaster Enrique Oliu & Tampa Bay Times beat reporter Marc Topkin.
55 min
9
Rays Minor League Award Winners & Luis Clemente
Chris Adams-Wall is joined by Rays Minor League Award Winners Tre Morgan, Chandler Simpson, Carson Williams & Brayden Taylor. He is also joined by Luis Clemente who is the son of Roberto Clemente, Rays press box supervisor Dukes Knutson & Head Coach of the Lake Mary Florida team that won the Little League Worls Series, Jonathan Anderson.
53 min
10
Taj Bradley & Carlos Rodriguez
Chris Adams-Wall is joined by Rays pitcher Taj Bradley, Vice President & Assistant General Manager Carlos Rodriguez, Durham Bulls Manager Morgan Ensberg & Bally Sports Analyst Brian Anderson.
57 min
11
José Caballero & Fred McGriff
This Week in Rays Baseball
52 min
12
Andy Freed & Pop Cuesta
Chris Adams-Wall is joined by Fred McGriff's former Coach Pop Cuesta, Voice of the Dodgers Joe Davis & Voice of the Rays Andy Freed to celebrate his 20 years broadcasting for Tampa Bay.
57 min
13
Jeffrey Springs & Shin Fukuda
Chris Adams-Wall is joined by Rays pitcher Jeffrey Springs, ATC/acupuncturist Shin Fukuda, Hot Rods Manager Rafael Valenzuela and MLB beat reporter Adam Berry.
52 min
14
Kevin Kelly & Manny Navarro
Chris Adams-Wall is joined by Rays reliever Kevin Kelly, Spanish translator Manny Navarro, Charleston RiverDogs Manager Sean Smedley & Bally Sports pregame/postgame host Rich Hollenberg.
50 min
15
Here to Stay: Neil Brown
Here to Stay Series
14 min
16
Taylor Walls & Erik Neander
This Week in Rays Baseball
56 min
17
Rays Presidents Brian Auld & Matt Silverman
Chris Adams-Wall is joined by people close to the Historic Gas Plant District Development Project including Rays Presidents Brian Auld & Matt Silverman, St. Petersburg Mayor Ken Welch, Pinellas County Commissioner Kathleen Peters, Hines Senior Managing Director Lane Gardner & President & CEO of Best Source Consulting Anddrikk Frazier.
52 min
18
Here to Stay: Jason Spears
this latest episode, Neil sits down with Jason Spears, Chair of the St. Pete Chamber of Commerce and Vice President of Peninsular Mechanical Contractors, Inc. Jason shares his unique perspective on helping business owners overcome key challenges specific to our area and how a project like the Historic Gas Plant District development can change the trajectory for businesses like his and others.
11 min
19
Pete Fairbanks & Rays Prospects
Chris Adams-Wall is joined by Rays closer Pete Fairbanks as well as prospects Xavier Issac & Tre' Morgan who play in the 2024 Futures Game.
53 min
20
Here to Stay: Clayton Brody
In this episode, Chris Adams-Wall sits down with Clayton Brody, a recent college graduate and current intern with the Tampa Bay Rays. As someone who is just starting his professional career, Clayton discusses his thoughts on the development and how projects like this can help retain talent in St. Petersburg. He also shares his special connection to baseball--his grandfather played in the Negro Leagues.
14 min
21
Rays Draft Picks Theo Gillen & Émilien Pitre
Chris Adams-Wall is joined by Rays Draft Picks Theo Gillen & Émilien Pitre as well as Director of Minor League Operations, George Pappas.
52 min
22
Isaac Paredes & Evan Longoria
Chris Adams-Wall is joined by Rays 2024 All-Star Isaac Paredes, ball boy Braden Coles, former 3rd baseman Evan Longoria, prospect Brayden Taylor & Director of Amateur Scouting Chuck Ricci.
51 min
23
Jose Siri & Kyle Snyder
Chris Adams-Wall is joined by Rays center fielder Jose Siri, pitching coach Kyle Snyder, head major league strength & conditioning coach Bryan King & Bally Sports analyst Brian Anderson.
49 min
24
Chandler Simpson & Stephen Thomas
Chris Adams-Wall is joined by #Rays minor-leaguer Chandler Simpson, VP of DE&I Stephen Thomas, mixed media artist Zulu Painter & Founder of the Black Sports Business Academy, Vincent Pierson.
48 min
25
Chris Devenski & Tomas Francisco
Chris Adams-Wall is joined by Rays pitcher Chris Devenski, Field Coordinator Tomas Francisco, Senior Analyst, Baseball Research & Development Vibhor Agarwal & MLB beat reporter Adam Berry.
55 min