Tampa Bay Rays Podcast

"Tampa Bay Rays Podcast" features Neil Solondz bringing you in-depth interviews that help you get to know the Rays players, coaches and executives on a personal level, plus weekly news and notes. "25th Anniversary Podcast” is where we will celebrate 25 years of Rays Baseball, honor the greatest teams, players and moments in franchise with special guests all season.

Sports
Baseball
1
Countdown to Opening Day - Ep 3
Neil is joined by Josh Lowe & Brady Williams
23 min
2
Dave Wills Tribute
Andy Freed & Neil Solondz honor the late Dave Wills with Stu Sternberg, Kevin Cash, Marc Topkin, Joe Maddon, friends & MLB colleagues
94 min
3
Neil recaps the 2nd week of Spring Training
Neil is joined by Marc Topkin & introduces you to Isaac Paredes, Graham Spraker, Joe LaSorsa & Andrew Gross who are all playin in the WBC
32 min
4
Countdown To Opening Day - Ep 2
Neil is joined by infielder Brandon Lowe & President of Baseball Operations Erik Neander on the week's episode of Countdown to Opening Day.
23 min
5
25th Anniversary - Episode 2
Neil is joined by John Higgins & Robert Bennett
33 min
6
Week One Rays ST Recap
Week One Rays ST Recap
33 min
7
Countdown to Opening Day - Ep 1
Dave & Andy are joined by manager Kevin Cash & President Brian Auld to talk all things Rays, from Spring Training to ballpark updates.
54 min
8
25th Anniversary - Episode 1
Neil introduces the 25th Anniversary Podcast.
30 min
9
Spring Training Press Conference
Peter Bendix, Erik Neander and Kevin Cash answer questions from the media at the Rays Spring Training opening press conference.
21 min
10
Kyle Snyder Ridealong
Learn about Kyle Snyder's unique way of connecting with players as we take you behind the scenes.
17 min
11
Rays Staff Participating in WBC
8 members of the Rays staff are involved in the WBC
56 min
12
Mayor Selects Hines + Rays Proposal
St. Petersburg Mayor Selects Hines + Rays Proposal
36 min
13
Rays Extend Yandy Díaz
Rays sign Yandy Díaz to three-year extension
20 min
14
Rays extend Pete Fairbanks
Rays sign Pete Fairbanks to three-year extension
23 min
15
Rays Extend Jeffrey Springs
The Rays Sign Jeffrey Springs to Long-Term Extension
25 min
16
Minor League Staff Overview
Neil chats w/ Michael Johns, Blake Butera, Jared Sandberg, Jim Paduch & Alberto Bastardo about changes to 2023 Rays Minor League staff.
45 min
17
Erik Neander & Steve Miller - 1/17
Neil chats w/ Ray's President of Baseball Operations about arbitration & Head of International Scouting about the 24 international signings.
25 min
18
Peter Bendix, Andy Freed & More - 1/12
Neil is joined by Rays General Manager Peter Bendix, broadcaster Andry Freen and does broadcast coordinator Becca Carney for a fan mailbag.
30 min
19
Inside look at the Hines + Rays proposal for th...
Hear from: Brian Auld and Melanie Lenz - Rays Michael Harrison - Hines Dawn Gunter - Gensler Evrald Colas - Storyn Studio Anddrikk Frazier - Best Source Consulting Gwendolyn Reese - African American Heritage Association of St. Petersburg Florida Incorporated View our proposal here: https://www.stpete.org/Residents/Current%20Projects/Gas%20Plant/Hines-Rays%20-%20ADA.pdf
28 min
20
Rays Make Eflin Signing Official - 12/13
Neil is joined by pitcher Zach Eflin who just signed a 3-year contract with the Rays.
22 min
21
Winter Meetings Leftovers - 12/9
Wrapping up with some of the last interviews from the Winter Meetings.
23 min
22
Winter Meetings Recap - 12/7
Ray's President of Baseball Operations Erik Neander and Manager Kevin Cash sit down with Neil to discuss the Winter Meetings. Fred McGriff also joins the show to talk about his election into the Hall of Fame. Dave and Andy round things out with their reactions to all the deals being made and what they expect from the Rays.
45 min
23
Hall of Famer Fred McGriff - 12/6
Tampa native and former Devil Ray Fred McGriff sits down with Neil to discuss being elected to the Hall of Fame 2023 Class, what his career meant to him and more.
11 min
24
Winter Meetings Preview - 12/2
Neil previews the upcoming Winter Meetings and reacts to the Rays recent acquisition. He chats with Rays General Manager Peter Bendix, Head of Minor League Operations Jeff McLarren, Community Development Manager William Wetzel and does a mailbag segment with Broadcast Coordinator Becca Carney.
37 min
25
Rays President of Baseball Operations Erik Nean...
Erik Neander on a busy week of transactions, plus prospect Curtis Mead joins the show after being added to the Rays roster
26 min