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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President Matt Silverman on Tropicana Field Ren...
Rays president Matt Silverman joins Neil to discuss the recently announced renovations to Tropicana Field.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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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11/7/18: MLB.com Extras | Tampa Bay Rays
MLB.com's Brittany Ghiroli and Rays reporter Bill Chastain break down how the team's "opener" philosophy will impact the roster in 2019. They also discuss the latest with Brent Honeywell, Chaim Bloom's interest across the majors, Rocco Baldelli's new role with the Twins and Jake Faria's future with the club.
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11/6/18: This Week in Rays Baseball
Neil Solondz and Marc Topkin discuss Blake Snell and Kevin Cash being named finalists for the Cy Young and Manager of the Year respectively, plus preview this week's GM Meetings.
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10/30/18: MLB.com Extras | Tampa Bay Rays
MLB.com's Brittany Ghiroli and Rays reporter Bill Chastain discuss the team's plans for the starting rotation in 2019. They break down the decisions the Rays face with Ryan Yarbrough, the idea of a balanced schedule and whether or not the club will be active in free agency.
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10/23/18: MLB.com Extras | Tampa Bay Rays
MLB.com's Brittany Ghiroli and Rays reporter Bill Chastain break down the team's "opener" philosophy. They also discuss Willy Adames' rookie campaign, the future of C.J. Cron and expectations for Tommy Pham in 2019.
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This Week in Rays Baseball: 10/19/18
Marc Topkin and Neil Solondz recap the ALCS & look forward to #Rays offseason
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10/15/18: MLB.com Extras Tampa Bay Rays
MLB.com's Brittany Ghiroli and Rays reporter Bill Chastain break down Blake Snell's case for the AL Cy Young Award. They also discuss the Rays' second-half resurgence, their influx of young talent and potential free agent targets.
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This Week in Rays Baseball 10/10/18
Kevin Cash, Erik Neander and Andy Freed discuss the extension to the Rays' manager through 2024.
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This Week in Rays Baseball 10/2
Neil Solondz caught up w/ Rays GM Erik Neander, Durham Bulls manager Jared Sandberg, & more MiLB winners
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9/29/18: This Week in Rays Baseball
Dan Johnson, Blake Snell, Joey Wendle, Mallex Smith @ MiLB Award Winners.
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