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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Ricardo Taveras, Enrique Oliu & Chris Westmoreland
Chris Adams-Wall is joined by Rays Spanish Broadcasters Ricardo Taveras & Enrique Oliu as well as Team Travel Director Chris Westmoreland.
23 min
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Junior Caminero & Rodney Linares
Countdown to Opening Day with Chris Adams-Wall
23 min
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Here to Stay: Matt Silverman & Brian Auld
In episode 9, Neil, Andy and Chris sit down with Tampa Bay Rays team presidents Matt Silverman and Brian Auld.
13 min
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Tyler Alexander & Carson Williams
Chris Adams-Wall is joined by Rays pitcher Tyler Alexander & #2 prospect Carson Williams on Countdown to Opening Day.
22 min
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Josh Lowe & Brady Williams
Countdown to Opening Day with Chris Adams-Wall
23 min
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Here to Stay: Arminda Mata
In episode 8, Andy sits down with Arminda Mata, President & CEO at Ybor City Museum Society and the Tampa Baseball Museum at the Al Lopez House. They discuss how baseball became so popular in the area, what it means to the community and why it's so important the team is here to stay.
8 min
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José Caballero & Kyle Snyder
Chris Adams-Wall is joined by new Ray José Caballero to talk about joining the team & pitching coach Kyle Snyder on the 2024 rotation
34 min
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Zach Eflin, Matt Silverman & Brian Auld
Countdown to Opening Day with Chris Adams-Wall
23 min
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Here to Stay: Zach Allee
In episode 7, Neil is joined by Zach Allee, Principal & Senior Architect at Populous. They discuss some unique opportunities to consider when building a new ballpark, what fans can expect and how it will bring the community together - even in the off-season.
10 min
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Countdown to Opening Day - Ep 1
Andy Freed, Neil Solondz & Chris Adams-Wall are joined by Erik Neander & Kevin Cash with a surprise visit from MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred
61 min
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Here to Stay: Michael Harrison
In episode 6, Neil talks to Hines Senior Managing Director Michael Harrison about the company’s history with the Rays, what expertise they bring to the project and their commitment to the advancement of the Historic Gas Plant District.
16 min
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Here to Stay: Everald Colas
Here to Stay Series
14 min
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Here to Stay: Anddrikk Frazier
Here to Stay Series
12 min
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Spring Training: What to Expect
Chris Adams-Wall is joined by Marc Topkin to discuss what to expect during Rays Spring Training, the 2024 MLB Hall of Fame Class and more!
33 min
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Here to Stay: Mayor Kenneth T. Welch
In episode 3, Neil is joined by St. Petersburg Mayor Kenneth T. Welch. They discuss his strong connection to the Gas Plant Neighborhood, the important inclusions considered when reviewing proposals to develop the area and what aspects of the project he is most excited to bring to the community. For more information, visit: raysbaseball.com/heretostay
15 min
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Rays Sign Naoyuki Uwasawa
This Week in Rays Baseball with Chris Adams-Wall
23 min
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Here to Stay: Tim Nickens
In episode 2, Neil is joined by Tim Nickens, a former journalist who serves as a communications consultant for clients including the Tampa Bay Rays. They discuss what fueled the community’s quest to pursue an MLB team in the 1980s, how the team got here and why it means so much that it’s here to stay.
15 min
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Rays Trade Luke Raley & Andrew Kittredge
Chris Adams-Wall and MLB.com beat reporter Adam Berry discuss trading Luke Raley to the Mariners & Andrew Kittredge to the Cardinals.
23 min
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Here to Stay: Ms. Gwendolyn Reese
Neil sits down with Ms. Gwendolyn Reese, President of the African American Heritage Association of St. Petersburg, to discuss the history of the Gas Plant Neighborhood and its importance regarding the development of the Historic Gas Plant District. For more information, visit: raysbaseball.com/heretostay
15 min
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TRAILER: Here To Stay Series
The Tampa Bay Rays are here to stay! Explore how we got here and what the future holds for the team, the city of St. Petersburg, and the Tampa Bay area as a whole. For more information go to raysbaseball.com/heretostay
1 min
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Rays Trade Tyler Glasnow to Dodgers
Chris Adams-Wall, Andy Freed, & Neil Solondz discuss the Glasnow/Margot trade with the Dodgers. Will there be any airing of grievances?
31 min
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Winter Meetings Wrap-Up
Chris Adams-Wall is joined by Rays VPs of Baseball Operations Will Cousins & Carlos Rodriguez along with Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times.
37 min
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Kevin Cash From the Winter Meetings
Chris Adams-Wall is joined by Kevin Cash, Adam Berry, Chanda Lawdermilk & Kevin Ibach to chat all things Rays and Winter Meetings.
41 min
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Erik Neander from the Winter Meetings
Chris Adams-Wall is joined by Rays President of Baseball Operations Erik Neander & East Coast Scout of the Year Bobby Heck.
29 min
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Yandy Diaz & Michael Johns
Chris Adams-Wall hears from AL Silver Slugger Yandy Diaz & is joined by new first base coach Michael Johns.
26 min