Tampa Bay Rays Podcast
"Tampa Bay Rays Podcast" features Neil Solondz bringing you in-depth interviews that help you get to know the Rays players, coaches and executives on a personal level, plus weekly news and notes. "25th Anniversary Podcast” is where we will celebrate 25 years of Rays Baseball, honor the greatest teams, players and moments in franchise with special guests all season.
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8/31/16: MLB.com Extras | Tampa Bay Rays
What would a six-man rotation look like for the Rays? MLB.com's Tim McMaster and Rays reporter Bill Chastain discuss how this would work, the benefits it brings to the rotation and Alex Cobb and why the Rays released Desmond Jennings.
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8/28/16: This Week in Rays Baseball
Neil recaps the week in Rays Baseball
48 min
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8/25/16: MLB.com Extras | Tampa Bay Rays
Coming off of their walk-off win against the Red Sox, the Tampa Bay Rays are feeling good about things. MLB.com's Tim McMaster and Rays reporter Bill Chastain talk about how the Rays' moves at the Trade Deadline have been a success and what callups fans may see when rosters expand in September.
8 min
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8/21/16: This Week in Rays Baseball
Logan Forsythe, Brian Anderson, Hal Bodley, Wil Myers and more join Neil this week. Listen Sunday: RaysBaseball.com/Radio
49 min
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8/15/16: MLB.com Extras | Tampa Bay Rays
The Rays series vs. the Yankees was a microcosm of their season. MLB.com's Tim McMaster and Rays reporter Bill Chastain discuss their offensive outburst in a 12-3 win, Brad Miller's professionalism at first base and Nick Franklin's dominance.
10 min
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8/14/16: This Week in Rays Baseball
Neil Solondz sits down with Matt Andriese, Tom Foley, Fox Sports Sun's Doug Waechter and Rays senior vice president Melanie Lenz. Listen each Sunday at RaysBaseball.com/Radio.
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8/8/16: MLB.com Extras | Tampa Bay Rays
The Rays need to take care of the backstop position, but in the meantime, Bobby Wilson has stepped up to the plate. MLB.com's Tim McMaster and Rays reporter Bill Chastain spotlight Wilson's big game and talk about how Jake Odorizzi's 20 2/3 scoreless-inning streak will fare in Toronto.
9 min
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8/7/16: This Week in Rays Baseball
Trade Deadline recap from the Rays' perspective and around the American League. Listen each Sunday on RaysBaseball.com/Radio.
49 min
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8/4/16: MLB.com Extras | Tampa Bay Rays
The Rays showed off their selling skills at the Trade Deadline. MLB.com's Tim McMaster and Rays reporter Bill Chastain break down every angle of each trade the organization made when it comes to Matt Moore, Steve Pearce and Brandon Guyer.
8 min
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7/31/16: This Week in Rays Baseball
Packed show with Kevin Jepsen, Todd Kalas, Jared Sandberg and more. Listen Sundays 90 minutes before first pitch RaysBaseball.com/Radio
49 min
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7/26/16: MLB.com Extras | Tampa Bay Rays
The Rays have a lot to give when it comes to the Trade Deadline. MLB.com's Tim McMaster and Rays reporter Bill Chastain discuss Chris Archer's future in Tampa Bay, who else could be used as a trade chip and how Blake Snell is finding his groove.
9 min
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7/24/16: This Week in Rays Baseball
Blake Snell, Jake McGee, Marc Topkin, Justin Marks, Hal Bodley, Andy Sonnanstine and more join Neil Solondz on this jam-packed edition.
48 min
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7/17/16: This Week in Rays Baseball
Neil chats w/ Alex Colome about his All-Star experience, Brian Anderson of Fox Sports Sun, president Brian Auld & more
50 min
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7/19/16: MLB.com Extras | Tampa Bay Rays
What moves do the Rays have up their sleeves? MLB.com's Tim McMaster caught up with Rays reporter Bill Chastain to find out who they could sell off to the market, whether or not they'd be willing to trade within their own division and try to figure out what's going on with Drew Smyly.
9 min
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7/11/16: This Week in Rays Baseball
Brandon Guyer, Cliff Floyd, Marc Topkin and more join Neil Solondz on this week's show. Listen each Sunday: RaysBaseball.com/Radio
49 min
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7/11/16: MLB.com Extras | Lance Carter
Former Devil Ray Lance Carter cherished his 2003 All-Star appearance. Rays reporter Bill Chastain caught up with the right-handed pitcher to hear some of his favorite memories from the game like watching Ichiro and what it was like coming back from two Tommy John surgeries and making the team.
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7/6/16: MLB.com Extras | Tampa Bay Rays
Alex Colome earned his first All-Star Game nod as he's been a huge lift for the Rays bullpen. MLB.com's Tim McMaster and Rays reporter Bill Chastain spotlight Colome's quality and consistency from the bullpen, whether or not Chris Archer's improving on the mound and when Alex Cobb is expected to return after starting rehab on Wednesday.
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7/3/16: This Week in Rays Baseball
Neil Solondz is joined by Brad Miller, Brian Anderson of Fox Sports Sun, Durham Bulls manager Jared Sandberg and more
49 min
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6/28/16: MLB.com Extras | Tampa Bay Rays
23-year-old lefty Blake Snell picked up his first Major League victory last night against the Boston Red Sox. MLB.com's Tim McMaster and Rays reporter Bill Chastain breakdown his start, which helped snap Tampa Bay's losing skid. They also discuss who might be representing the Rays at the 2016 All-Star Game.
10 min
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6/26/16: This Week in Rays Baseball
Logan Morrison in this week's featured guest, plus an update on the Rays Minor League squads and a chat with writer Hal Bodley.
48 min
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6/20/16: MLB.com Extras | Tampa Bay Rays
The Rays are in a position where picking up another outfielder might not be a bad idea. MLB.com's Tim McMaster and Rays reporter Bill Chastain discuss Carl Crawford's value, how Chris Archer can get back on track and whether or not Kyle Schwarber could be a good fit in the future for this club.
11 min
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6/19/16: This Week in Rays Baseball
Neil Solondz chats with Tom Foley, Rays vice president of communications Rick Vaughn, Billy Bean. along with first round Draft pick Josh Lowe and his dad.
49 min
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6/16/16: MLB.com Extras | Tampa Bay Rays
For Blake Snell, it's not too much to expect the moon from him. MLB.com's Tim McMaster and Rays reporter Bill Chastain talk about expectations for his second start and how Evan Longoria and Logan Morrison got their groove back.
11 min
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6/12/16: This Week in Rays Baseball
Neil Solondz chats with the Rays' 2016 Draft picks and Chase Whitley and Jonny Venters, who are two pitchers on the road to recovery from Tommy John surgery.
49 min
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6/7/16: MLB.com Extras | Tampa Bay Rays
The Rays are currently riding a four-game winning streak behind the AL Player of the Week, Evan Longoria. MLB.com's Tim McMaster talks with Rays reporter Bill Chastain about how the team, despite the numerous injuries they've suffered, is finding ways to win. They also break down the philosophy the Rays have in the 2016 MLB Draft and what to expect this year.
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