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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Baseball
1
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
2
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
3
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
4
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
5
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
6
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
7
José Caballero & Fred McGriff
This Week in Rays Baseball
52 min
8
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
9
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
10
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
11
Here to Stay: Neil Brown
Here to Stay Series
14 min
12
Taylor Walls & Erik Neander
This Week in Rays Baseball
56 min
13
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
14
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
15
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
16
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
17
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
18
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
19
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
20
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
21
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
22
Here to Stay: Dr. Sandra Braham
Here to Stay Series
14 min
23
Shawn Armstrong & Rodney Linares
Chris Adams-Wall is joined by Rays pitcher Shawn Armstrong, bench coach Rodney Linares, & actor known for his role in "Rookie of the Year" Thomas Ian Nicholas.
52 min
24
Isaac Paredes & Brady Williams
Chris Adams-Wall is joined by Rays 3rd baseman Isaac Paredes, 3rd Base Coach Brady Williams, professional skateboarder Elissa Steamer & Bally Sports Pregame/Postgame Analyst Matt Joyce.
52 min
25
Here to Stay: Esther Matthews
In the latest episode, Neil sits down with Esther Matthews, president of the St. Petersburg Branch of the NAACP. Esther has unique insight, as she also served as the chair of the Community Benefits Advisory Council which was tasked with reviewing the development proposal. She discusses that process, as well as the challenges and opportunities that can impact our unique neighborhoods.
11 min