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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Countdown to Opening Day 3/8/17
Brad Miller and Tom Foley join this week's show as we close in on Opening Day.
23 min
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3/8/17: This Week in Rays Baseball
Joining Neil this week: Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times, Luke Maile and Jesus Sucre.
19 min
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Countdown to Opening Day 3/5/17
Chris Archer and Jim Hickey join this week's show to discuss the upcoming season
22 min
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3/2/17: This Week in Rays Baseball
With games underway, Neil chats all things Rays with Marc Topkin and prospects Jake Bauers and Jamie Schultz.
20 min
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2/28/17: MLB.com Extras | Tampa Bay Rays
The Rays are depending on their starters to pitch well if they have any chance of competing in 2017. MLB.com's Tim McMaster and Rays reporter Bill Chastain break down how the pitchers in the rotation are throwing through the first week of Spring Training and the guys that are competing for the middle infield positions.
11 min
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Countdown to Opening Day - Duffy
Shortstop Matt Duffy and hitting coach Chad Mottola join Neil this week. Listen Saturday & Sunday at 12:30 on 620 WDAE & RaysBaseball.com/Radio
23 min
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2/23/17: MLB.com Extras | Tampa Bay Rays
Who will be the Opening Day catcher for the Rays? MLB.com's Matt Waymire and Rays reporter Bill Chastain break down the guys that could be spending the most time behind the plate and if Chris Archer can finally have that great breakthrough season.
10 min
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2/21/17: This Week in Rays Baseball
Marc Topkin, Ryan Yarbrough and David Carpenter join Neil Solondz in Rays camp on This Week in Rays Baseball
21 min
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2/17/17: MLB.com Extras | Tampa Bay Rays
When can we expect to see Wilson Ramos in a Rays uniform? MLB.com's Tim McMaster and Rays reporter Bill Chastain break down the timetable for Ramos' return and look at the other internal options the team has at catcher to start the season.
8 min
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Cobb & Cash on Rays Radio
Alex Cobb and Kevin Cash join this week's program after pitchers and catchers reported to Port Charlotte this week.
53 min
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Countdown to Opening Day 2/9/17
Kevin Kiermaier joins Dave Wills & Andy Freed on the debut of Countdown to Opening Day. This group combines for two Gold Glove winners.
54 min
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2/9/17: MLB.com Extras | Tampa Bay Rays
What would the perfect season look like for the Rays? MLB.com's Tim McMaster and Rays reporter Bill Chastain discuss how the starting rotation would have to improve over last season's results and new outfielder Colby Rasmus would have to get the power bat going for the Rays to compete in 2017.
6 min
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2/6/17: This Week in Rays Baseball
Rays Senior VP Chaim Bloom, play-by-play man Andy Freed, and it's Truck Day with Neil Solondz
19 min
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2/2/17: MLB.com Extras | Tampa Bay Rays
Will 2017 be the year that Chris Archer truly becomes one of the dominant pitchers in the game? MLB.com's Tim McMaster and Rays reporter Bill Chastain discuss what Archer needs to improve on and why this is such an important year for Alex Cobb.
9 min
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1/30/17: This Week in Rays Baseball
New Rays outfielder Colby Rasmus, Steven Souza Jr., Corey Dickerson and Ryne Stanek join Neil this week.
15 min
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1/27/17: MLB.com Extras | Tampa Bay Rays
Who fills the hole left at second base now that Logan Forsythe has been traded to the Dodgers? MLB.com's Tim McMaster and Rays reporter Bill Chastain break down the candidates to play second base and what they think they can get out of Jose De Leon next season.
9 min
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1/24/17: This Week in Rays Baseball
General manager Erik Neander and play-by-play man Dave Wills discuss the acquisition of Jose De Leon and signing of Shawn Tolleson.
24 min
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1/20/17: This Week in Rays Baseball
Neil talks about the Hall of Fame with Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times, and chats with Rays prospects Willy Adames, Daniel Robertson and Jake Bauers
22 min
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1/17/17: MLB.com Extras | Tampa Bay Rays
The Rays now have a crowded outfield after they acquired Colby Rasmus and Mallex Smith last week. MLB.com's Tim McMaster and Rays reporter Bill Chastain break down the Mallex Smith and prospects for Drew Smyly trade and where everyone is going to play. They also take a look at the infielders on the team as we head toward Spring Training.
12 min
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1/12/17: This Week in Rays Baseball
Rays GM Erik Neander on the Drew Smyly trade & Neil Solondz & Andy Freed chat about the busy week so far
17 min
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1/10/17: MLB.com Extras | Tampa Bay Rays
The Rays were able to come to a one-year agreement with free agent outfielder Colby Rasmus. MLB.com's Tim McMaster and Rays reporter Bill Chastain break down where Rasmus fits in with the team and what this means for the younger outfielders trying to make the club out of Spring Training.
13 min
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1/6/17: This Week in Rays Baseball
New year, new podcast. Neil is joined by Rays GM Erik Neander and Andy Freed.
16 min
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1/5/17: MLB.com Extras | Tampa Bay Rays
Could the Rays be interested in Jose Bautista? MLB.com's Tim McMaster and Rays reporter Bill Chastain discuss the chances that the slugger could land with the club and if they think they can contend with the team they have.
8 min
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12/26/16: MLB.com Extras | Tampa Bay Rays
The season did not end where the Rays had hoped but it was still not without its memorable moments. MLB.com's Matt Waymire took time to chat with Rays reporter Bill Chastain to go over some of the best 2016 moments for the team.
6 min
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12/22/16: MLB.com Extras | Tampa Bay Rays
Evan Longoria remains as the the heart and soul of this team each and every year. MLB.com's Matt Waymire and Rays reporter Bill Chastain chat about what has made Longoria so consistent throughout his career and if Chris Archer can bounce back next season in 2017.
7 min