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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Here to Stay: Freddy Williams
In episode 12, Neil sits down with Freddy Williams, President & CEO of the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Suncoast and Tampa Bay. They discuss the organization's mission, the importance of mentorship and apprenticeship programs and why development projects like the Historic Gas Plant District are so important for young people in the community.
14 min
2
Countdown to Opening Day with Chris Adams-Wall
Chris Adams-Wall is joined by pitcher Phil Maton to chat about joining the Rays & Shane Baz to talk about returning from injury & more!
23 min
3
Countdown to Opening Day with Chris Adams-Wall
Chris Adams-Wall sits down with Rays pitcher Zack Littell & infielder Curtis to discuss how their Spring Trainings have been & more!
23 min
4
Here to Stay: Alex Schapira
In episode 11, Neil sits down with Alex Schapira, a director at Hines and new St. Pete resident. They discuss his impressions of the area, how projects like this will become the future of development and what he envisions as St. Petersburg continues to grow into a destination.
11 min
5
Ryan Pepiot & Alex Jackson
Chris Adams-Wall sits down with new Rays Ryan Pepiot & Alex Jackson to talk about how their springs are going, being traded to the Rays & more!
28 min
6
Naoyuki Uwasawa & Jonny DeLuca
Chris Adams-Wall sits down with new Rays Naoyuki Uwasawa & Jonny DeLuca to talk about joining the team, how spring training is going & more!
23 min
7
Here to Stay: Terry Marks
In episode 10, Neil meets up with Terry Marks, Chief Executive Officer at the St. Pete Arts Alliance. They discuss her passion for the arts, the importance of partnerships that help foster artistic growth and creative expression and what impact the development will have in the local arts community.
10 min
8
Ricardo Taveras, Enrique Oliu & Chris Westmoreland
Chris Adams-Wall is joined by Rays Spanish Broadcasters Ricardo Taveras & Enrique Oliu as well as Team Travel Director Chris Westmoreland.
23 min
9
Junior Caminero & Rodney Linares
Countdown to Opening Day with Chris Adams-Wall
23 min
10
Here to Stay: Matt Silverman & Brian Auld
In episode 9, Neil, Andy and Chris sit down with Tampa Bay Rays team presidents Matt Silverman and Brian Auld.
13 min
11
Tyler Alexander & Carson Williams
Chris Adams-Wall is joined by Rays pitcher Tyler Alexander & #2 prospect Carson Williams on Countdown to Opening Day.
22 min
12
Josh Lowe & Brady Williams
Countdown to Opening Day with Chris Adams-Wall
23 min
13
Here to Stay: Arminda Mata
In episode 8, Andy sits down with Arminda Mata, President & CEO at Ybor City Museum Society and the Tampa Baseball Museum at the Al Lopez House. They discuss how baseball became so popular in the area, what it means to the community and why it's so important the team is here to stay.
8 min
14
José Caballero & Kyle Snyder
Chris Adams-Wall is joined by new Ray José Caballero to talk about joining the team & pitching coach Kyle Snyder on the 2024 rotation
34 min
15
Zach Eflin, Matt Silverman & Brian Auld
Countdown to Opening Day with Chris Adams-Wall
23 min
16
Here to Stay: Zach Allee
In episode 7, Neil is joined by Zach Allee, Principal & Senior Architect at Populous. They discuss some unique opportunities to consider when building a new ballpark, what fans can expect and how it will bring the community together - even in the off-season.
10 min
17
Countdown to Opening Day - Ep 1
Andy Freed, Neil Solondz & Chris Adams-Wall are joined by Erik Neander & Kevin Cash with a surprise visit from MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred
61 min
18
Here to Stay: Michael Harrison
In episode 6, Neil talks to Hines Senior Managing Director Michael Harrison about the company’s history with the Rays, what expertise they bring to the project and their commitment to the advancement of the Historic Gas Plant District.
16 min
19
Here to Stay: Everald Colas
Here to Stay Series
14 min
20
Here to Stay: Anddrikk Frazier
Here to Stay Series
12 min
21
Spring Training: What to Expect
Chris Adams-Wall is joined by Marc Topkin to discuss what to expect during Rays Spring Training, the 2024 MLB Hall of Fame Class and more!
33 min
22
Here to Stay: Mayor Kenneth T. Welch
In episode 3, Neil is joined by St. Petersburg Mayor Kenneth T. Welch. They discuss his strong connection to the Gas Plant Neighborhood, the important inclusions considered when reviewing proposals to develop the area and what aspects of the project he is most excited to bring to the community. For more information, visit: raysbaseball.com/heretostay
15 min
23
Rays Sign Naoyuki Uwasawa
This Week in Rays Baseball with Chris Adams-Wall
23 min
24
Here to Stay: Tim Nickens
In episode 2, Neil is joined by Tim Nickens, a former journalist who serves as a communications consultant for clients including the Tampa Bay Rays. They discuss what fueled the community’s quest to pursue an MLB team in the 1980s, how the team got here and why it means so much that it’s here to stay.
15 min
25
Rays Trade Luke Raley & Andrew Kittredge
Chris Adams-Wall and MLB.com beat reporter Adam Berry discuss trading Luke Raley to the Mariners & Andrew Kittredge to the Cardinals.
23 min