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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Kevin Cash with Dave Wills
Rays manager Kevin Cash joins Dave Wills for a chat about managing during a shutdown, intensity of games during a shortened season, and how the roster will handle the challenges.
18 min
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Soot Zimmer & Tom Zimmer, in memory of Don
Each year on the anniversary of Don Zimmer's passing, Neil Solondz has welcomed Don's wife, Soot, to This Week in Rays Baseball. This year, we catch up w/ Soot and Don's son, Tom, who just retired after 50 years in baseball.
31 min
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Brandon Lowe, Marc Topkin & Tyler Zombro - This...
Rays second baseman Brandon Lowe, Marc Topkin with the Tampa Bay Times, & minor league reliever of the year Tyler Zombro join Neil Solondz this week.
38 min
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Evan Longoria: 5/29/2020
Evan Longoria, the greatest to ever wear a Rays uniform, joins Neil for a trip down memory lane. They discuss his early comfort after his callup, the '08 postseason, Game 162 and his continued ties to Tampa Bay.
34 min
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Nick Anderson, Orestes Destrade & Ronaldo Herna...
Rays reliever Nick Anderson, Fox Sports broadcaster Orestes Destrade & minor league catcher Ronaldo Hernandez join Neil this week.
43 min
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Grant Balfour on the 2008 Rays bullpen
Rays reliever Grant Balfour joins Neil to discuss what made the 2008 Rays so special, his famous matchup with Orlando Cabrera in the 2008 ALDS, & where his fire on the mound comes from.
30 min
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Hunter Renfroe & Doug Waechter: This Week in Ra...
Rays outfielder Hunter Renfroe & Fox Sports broadcaster Doug Waechter join Neil on This Week in Rays Baseball
48 min
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Dan Wheeler - Rays Reliever '99-'01 & '07-'10
Dan Wheeler, the leader of the Rays bullpen & a key force in turning the tide in 2008, joins Neil this week.
25 min
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Kevin Kiermaier, Dewayne Staats, & Rays prospec...
Kevin Kiermaier, Dewayne Staats, & Rays prospect Grant Witherspoon join This Week in Rays Baseball w/ Neil Solondz.
46 min
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Carlos Pena: This Week in Rays Baseball 5/8/20
Carlos Pena recalls the magical summer of Rays baseball in 2008 from Spring Training through the World Series. Plus, looks ahead to 2020 for Tampa Bay.
32 min
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Rays SS Willy Adames & Fox Sports broadcaster R...
Rays SS Willy Adames, Fox Sports broadcaster Rich Hollenberg and Rays Minor League pitcher Simon Rosenblum-Larson.
56 min
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J.P. Howell on battles w/ Ortiz & the Red Sox -...
J.P. Howell on battles w/ Ortiz & the Red Sox - Rays Alumni Podcast 5/1/20
27 min
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Ryan Yarbrough, Xavier Edwards, & Enrique Oliu ...
Ryan Yarbrough, Xavier Edwards, & Rays broadcaster Enrique Oliu join Neil Solondz on This Week in Rays Baseball.
41 min
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James Shields: This Week in Rays Baseball
James Shields joins Neil to chat about his time in Tampa Bay: from the dust-ups with the Red Sox in 2008 to becoming Complete Game James in 2011.
31 min
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Mike Zunino, Rays broadcaster Ricardo Taveras &...
Mike Zunino on the new addition to their family, Rays broadcaster Ricardo Taveras joins Neil for a chat and Rays Baseball Foundation director Stephen Thomas with updates on how the Rays are staying active in the community.
34 min
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Dan Johnson on Game 162 & September 2008
Rays legend Dan Johnson recalls his massive home runs from Game 162 in 2011 and September 9, 2008. Rays history would be very different without Dan and he took some tine to chat with Neil Solondz from his home in Minnesota.
28 min
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Tyler Glasnow & Marc Topkin - This Week in Rays...
Tyler Glasnow chats about his video game skills (or lack of), air-fryer recipes and current workout schedule. Plus, updates from Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times, and Gary Vein, president of Suncoast Credit Union, joins Neil to discuss their support of the Rays & Rowdies Feeding Tampa Bay campaign.
36 min
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Joey Wendle, Rays broadcaster Brian Anderson - ...
Joey Wendle on his workout plan & extra family time, plus Rays broadcaster Brian Anderson brings the energy - This Week in Rays Baseball
43 min
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This Week in Rays Baseball: 4/8/20
Joey Wendle, Rays broadcaster Brian Anderson - This Week in Rays Baseball 4/8
43 min
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Austin Meadows and Feeding Tampa Bay President/...
Prior to hitting the water for some fishing, Austin Meadows joins Neil Solondz to talk Netflix, fishing, steaks, & his favorite 2019 moments. Plus, Thomas Mantz, President and CEO of Feeding Tampa Bay, discusses the Rays & Rowdies virtual food drive campaign. donate.feedingtampabay.org/TeamingUp.
28 min
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Opening Day Memories w/ Andy, Dave, & Neil
On what would have been Opening Day 2020, Andy Freed, Dave Wills, & Neil Solondz recall their favorite Rays Opening Day memories.
30 min
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Rays Radio Rewind 9/27/19 - Postseason Clinch
The Rays 1st postseason berth in 6 seasons was on the horizon. Dave Wills & Andy Freed bring you the Rays postseason clinch in 2019
5 min
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Rays Radio Rewind 10/2/19 - AL Wild Card Game
Rays homer 4 times including 2 from Yandy in the leadoff spot, clutch D, & the second champagne celebration in a week. Andy Freed & Dave Wills rewind to the 2019 AL Wild Card Game.
5 min
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The Relay, an Opener, & Snell saves it. Rays Ra...
The Relay, an Opener, & Snell saves it. Rays even up the ALDS & send the series back to Houston. Our Rays Radio Rewind to ALDS Game 4 - 10/8/19
5 min
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Hunter Renfroe, Ozzie Timmons & Marc Topkin: Th...
Neil & Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times discuss the suspension of Spring Training and delay of Opening Day, plus interviews with Hunter Renfroe & Ozzie Timmons.
28 min