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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2/7/19: Rays Extras | Openers, Closers and Ever...
The Rays will once again rely on openers in 2019. MLB.com's Tim McMaster (@MLB_McMaster) and Rays reporter Juan Toribio (@juanctoribio) preview the club's bullpen heading into Spring Training. Who's the closer (1:00)? Who will do most of the opening (3:55)? Where will Brent Honeywell fit in once healthy (9:45)?
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1/31/19 Rays Extras | Rays in on Realmuto?
Are they in or out? MLB.com’s Tim McMaster and Rays reporter Juan Toribio discuss whether or not the club is still involved in J.T. Realmuto trade talks (:30). Then, Tim and Juan examine the Rays’ infield situation heading into the 2019 season (2:30).
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Colin Poche, Brendan McKay and Tanner Dodson
What excites Andy Freed about this 2019 Rays team? Plus, Neil chats with Colin Poche, Brendan McKay and Tanner Dodson.
40 min
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Jose De Leon, Wilmer Font, Nathaniel Lowe & Jos...
As they prepped for Spring Training at Tropicana field, Neil Solondz chats with Jose De Leon and Wilmer Font. Neil also met up with Nathaniel Lowe & Josh Lowe in Port Charlotte.
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1/25/19: Rays Extras | Candidates for catcher, DH
MLB.com’s Tim McMaster and Rays reporter Juan Toribia continue to go around the horn, breaking down the Rays’ catcher and DH candidates on this week’s podcast (:50). Tim and Juan also discuss the chances of Tampa Bay making a bold move and trading for J.T. Realmuto (7:20).
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Marc Topkin and several new Rays coaches
Marc Topkin joins Neil Solondz, plus hear from members of the new Minor League coaching staff Craig Albernaz, Brady Williams and Jeff Smith.
40 min
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1/16/19: Rays Extras | Tampa Bay adds Garcia
The Rays have reshaped their outfield over the last year. MLB.com’s Tim McMaster (@MLB_McMaster) and Rays reporter Juan Toribio (@juanctoribio) discuss the Avisail Garcia signing (1:00), how Kevin Kiermaier can stay healthy (3:00) and Tommy Pham’s intensity (5:45). Tim and Juan go on to talk about talented lefty prospects Brendan McKay and Matt Liberatore.
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Nick Ciuffo and Rays VP James Click
Rays catcher Nick Ciuffo chats with Neil about the MLB Career Development Program he recently attended and Rays VP James Click speaks about the team's arbitration process.
22 min
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1/9/19: Rays Extras | Impact of bullpenning, op...
How will bullpenning and the opener impact the Rays' rotation? MLB.com’s Tim McMaster (@MLB_McMaster) and Rays reporter Juan Toribio (@juanctoribio) break down the club’s rotation heading into the 2019 season. They also discuss the Rays' need for another bullpen arm and the addition of Oliver Drake to the roster.
14 min
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President Matt Silverman on Tropicana Field Ren...
Rays president Matt Silverman joins Neil to discuss the recently announced renovations to Tropicana Field.
10 min
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1/4/19: MLB.com Extras | Tampa Bay Rays
What should the Rays' New Year's resolution be for 2019? MLB.com's Tim McMaster (@MLB_McMaster) and Rays reporter Juan Toribio (@juanctoribio) answer that question and discuss the club's biggest needs ahead of Spring Training. Plus, they break down the new renovations coming to Tropicana Field this season.
13 min
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This Week in Rays Baseball: 1/3/19
Daniel Robertson & Dave Wills kick off the year right with our first podcast of 2019.
33 min
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Rays make another trade, Announce Charlie Morto...
Rays make another trade, Announce Charlie Morton Signing. VP Chaim Bloom joins the program to discuss the latest Rays news
34 min
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12/19/18: MLB.com Extras | Tampa Bay Rays
What does Yandy Díaz bring to Rays? MLB.com's Anthony Castrovince (@Castrovince) and Richard Justice (@RichardJustice) break down club's three-team trade at the Winter Meetings. They also discuss the addition of Charlie Morton and how he impacts the Rays' pitching staff in 2019.
12 min
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Marc Topkin on Rays news from the Winter Meetings
Marc Topkin joins Neil Solondz to discuss the Rays signing Charlie Morton and acquiring Yandy Diaz for Jake Bauers.
21 min
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Rays acquire Yandy Diaz & a chat w/ Brent Honey...
Neil chats with Rays senior vice president Chaim Bloom after the team acquired Yandy Diaz in a three-team trade as well as Brent Honeywell as he rehabs from Tommy John.
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12/11/18: MLB.com Extras | Tampa Bay Rays
Will the Rays continue the "opener" next season? MLB.com's Tim McMaster (@MLB_McMaster) and Richard Justice (@RichardJustice) are in Las Vegas at the Winter Meetings to break down Kevin Cash's plans for 2019. They also discuss the club's payroll flexibility and search for a new ballpark site.
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12/10/18: MLB.com Extras | Tampa Bay Rays
Kevin Cash addresses the media from the Winter Meetings in Las Vegas. Cash talks about the "bullpenning" trend and if more teams will adopt to that plan. Plus, he shares his thoughts on Charlie Montoya and Rocco Baldelli becoming MLB managers.
28 min
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Winter Meetings Preview w/ Chaim Bloom & a chat...
Neil sits down w/ Rays VP Chaim Bloom in advance of the Winter Meetings, welcomes Paul Hoover to the MLB staff, & shares a special story with Dave & Andy.
22 min
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11/30/18: MLB.com Extras | Tampa Bay Rays
Should the Rays go for it after a great 2018? Could Nelson Cruz fit into the Tampa Bay lineup? MLB.com's Tim McMaster (@MLB_McMaster) and Mark Feinsand (@Feinsand) break down what the club needs to do to contend in the AL East. They also discuss the non-tender deadline as well as the decision to DFA C.J. Cron.
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New 3B Coach Rodney Linares & Ian Gibaut
This Week in Rays Baseball: New Rays 3B Coach Rodney Linares & Ian Gibaut join Neil Solondz as the offseason rolls along.
23 min
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Rays GM Erik Neander & 40-man Addition Kyle Bird
Rays GM Erik Neander on the decision to DFA C.J. Cron, and the additions to the 40-man. Plus, one of those additions, Kyle Bird, joins Neil Solondz
21 min
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Blake Snell is the 2018 AL Cy Young Award Winner
Neil is joined by Rays pitching coach Kyle Snyder and Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times to discuss Blake Snell winning the 2018 AL Cy Young Award.
20 min
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11/15/18: MLB.com Extras | Tampa Bay Rays
MLB.com's Brittany Ghiroli and Mark Feinsand break down Blake Snell's Cy Young winning season. They also discuss Kevin Cash's third place finish in the AL Manager of the Year voting and the acquisition of Mike Zunino from the Mariners
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Mike Zunino Acquired from Seattle in Five Playe...
Newly acquired catcher Mike Zunino joins the program and chats w/ Neil Solondz about the trade from Seattle.
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