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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Andy Freed & Pop Cuesta
Chris Adams-Wall is joined by Fred McGriff's former Coach Pop Cuesta, Voice of the Dodgers Joe Davis & Voice of the Rays Andy Freed to celebrate his 20 years broadcasting for Tampa Bay.
57 min
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Jeffrey Springs & Shin Fukuda
Chris Adams-Wall is joined by Rays pitcher Jeffrey Springs, ATC/acupuncturist Shin Fukuda, Hot Rods Manager Rafael Valenzuela and MLB beat reporter Adam Berry.
52 min
53
Kevin Kelly & Manny Navarro
Chris Adams-Wall is joined by Rays reliever Kevin Kelly, Spanish translator Manny Navarro, Charleston RiverDogs Manager Sean Smedley & Bally Sports pregame/postgame host Rich Hollenberg.
50 min
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Here to Stay: Neil Brown
Here to Stay Series
14 min
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Taylor Walls & Erik Neander
This Week in Rays Baseball
56 min
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Rays Presidents Brian Auld & Matt Silverman
Chris Adams-Wall is joined by people close to the Historic Gas Plant District Development Project including Rays Presidents Brian Auld & Matt Silverman, St. Petersburg Mayor Ken Welch, Pinellas County Commissioner Kathleen Peters, Hines Senior Managing Director Lane Gardner & President & CEO of Best Source Consulting Anddrikk Frazier.
52 min
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Here to Stay: Jason Spears
this latest episode, Neil sits down with Jason Spears, Chair of the St. Pete Chamber of Commerce and Vice President of Peninsular Mechanical Contractors, Inc. Jason shares his unique perspective on helping business owners overcome key challenges specific to our area and how a project like the Historic Gas Plant District development can change the trajectory for businesses like his and others.
11 min
58
Pete Fairbanks & Rays Prospects
Chris Adams-Wall is joined by Rays closer Pete Fairbanks as well as prospects Xavier Issac & Tre' Morgan who play in the 2024 Futures Game.
53 min
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Here to Stay: Clayton Brody
In this episode, Chris Adams-Wall sits down with Clayton Brody, a recent college graduate and current intern with the Tampa Bay Rays. As someone who is just starting his professional career, Clayton discusses his thoughts on the development and how projects like this can help retain talent in St. Petersburg. He also shares his special connection to baseball--his grandfather played in the Negro Leagues.
14 min
60
Rays Draft Picks Theo Gillen & Émilien Pitre
Chris Adams-Wall is joined by Rays Draft Picks Theo Gillen & Émilien Pitre as well as Director of Minor League Operations, George Pappas.
52 min
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Isaac Paredes & Evan Longoria
Chris Adams-Wall is joined by Rays 2024 All-Star Isaac Paredes, ball boy Braden Coles, former 3rd baseman Evan Longoria, prospect Brayden Taylor & Director of Amateur Scouting Chuck Ricci.
51 min
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Jose Siri & Kyle Snyder
Chris Adams-Wall is joined by Rays center fielder Jose Siri, pitching coach Kyle Snyder, head major league strength & conditioning coach Bryan King & Bally Sports analyst Brian Anderson.
49 min
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Chandler Simpson & Stephen Thomas
Chris Adams-Wall is joined by #Rays minor-leaguer Chandler Simpson, VP of DE&I Stephen Thomas, mixed media artist Zulu Painter & Founder of the Black Sports Business Academy, Vincent Pierson.
48 min
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Chris Devenski & Tomas Francisco
Chris Adams-Wall is joined by Rays pitcher Chris Devenski, Field Coordinator Tomas Francisco, Senior Analyst, Baseball Research & Development Vibhor Agarwal & MLB beat reporter Adam Berry.
55 min
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Here to Stay: Dr. Sandra Braham
Here to Stay Series
14 min
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Shawn Armstrong & Rodney Linares
Chris Adams-Wall is joined by Rays pitcher Shawn Armstrong, bench coach Rodney Linares, & actor known for his role in "Rookie of the Year" Thomas Ian Nicholas.
52 min
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Isaac Paredes & Brady Williams
Chris Adams-Wall is joined by Rays 3rd baseman Isaac Paredes, 3rd Base Coach Brady Williams, professional skateboarder Elissa Steamer & Bally Sports Pregame/Postgame Analyst Matt Joyce.
52 min
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Here to Stay: Esther Matthews
In the latest episode, Neil sits down with Esther Matthews, president of the St. Petersburg Branch of the NAACP. Esther has unique insight, as she also served as the chair of the Community Benefits Advisory Council which was tasked with reviewing the development proposal. She discusses that process, as well as the challenges and opportunities that can impact our unique neighborhoods.
11 min
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A's Broadcaster Jenny Cavnar & Asst. GM Kevin I...
Chris Adams-Wall chats w/ A's broadcaster Jenny Cavnar, Asst. GM Kevin Ibach, replay assistant Randell Kanemaru & Rays Radio's Neil Solondz
52 min
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Jason Adam & Brady North
Chris Adams-Wall is joined by Rays reliever Jason Adam, Assistant Hitting Coach Brady North, parents of late bullpen catcher Jean Ramirez, Toni & Carlos to discuss the importance of Mental Health Awareness Month & Bally Sports Analyst Doug Waechter.
52 min
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Here to Stay: Peter Clark
In the latest episode, Neil talks to Peter Clark, president and founder of Tampa Bay Watch. The organization's focus is on the preservation
13 min
72
Garrett Cleavinger & Carlos Peña
Chris Adams-Wall is joined by Rays pitcher Garrett Cleavinger, former Ray Carlos Peña, pitching strategist Bobby Kinne & voice of the Rays Andy Freed.
55 min
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Here to Stay: Paul Stewart
In Episode 19, Chris Adams-Wall sits down with descendant of the Gas Plant Neighborhood, Paul Stewart, who's family housed many of the Black players who came through St. Petersburg during Spring Training. In this episode, he shares some of his favorite stories and the responsibility the redevelopment plan shares in honoring the legacy of the area.
10 min
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Ben Rortvedt & Jorge Moncada
Chris Adams-Wall is joined by Rays catcher Ben Rortvedt, bullpen coach Jorge Moncada, in-game host Nate Kurant & Tampa Bay Times Beat Report
52 min
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Here to Stay: Rev. Clarence Williams
In episode 18, Chris Adams-Wall sits down with Reverend Clarence Williams. He shares the mission behind the initiatives he's helped launch, including the Commission on Social Action.
13 min