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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Aaron Civale & Matt Silverman
Chris Adams-Wall is joined by Rays pitcher Aaron Civale, President Matt Silverman, hitting coach Chad Mattola & MLB beat reporter Adam Berry
52 min
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Here to Stay: Vicki Sokolik
In episode 16, Neil is joined by Vicki Sokolik, Founder and CEO of Starting Right, Now. She shares what led her on a mission to help unhoused students, some of the misconceptions people have about young people facing these challenges and how being a part of this project could potentially change their future. Trigger warning: This episode does contain brief mention of abuse. If that content is potentially harmful to you, please skip from 3:41 to 3:51
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Richie Palacios & Rick Knapp
Chris Adams-Wall is joined by Rays outfielder Richie Palacios, Assistant Pitching & Rehab Coach Rick Knapp, Bally Pregame/Postgame Analyst Doug Waechter & Director of Promotions Stephon Thomas to discuss the season so far & more!
52 min
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Here to Stay: Rev. JC Pritchett
In episode 15, Neil is joined by Reverend JC Pritchett, President of the Interdenominational Ministerial Alliance of Florida Inc. He was also the first African American to serve as President of The Suncoast Tiger Bay Club in its 40 plus years history and now serves as Executive Director. He shares his experience growing up in the Gas Plant Neighborhood, why it's important to preserve the area's history and how he envisions the development project propelling St. Petersburg forward.
13 min
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Best of Rays Broadcaster Dave Wills
Hear the best calls of Rays Hall of Fame Broadcaster Dave Wills.
9 min
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Broadcaster Dave Wills Inducted into Rays Hall ...
Chris Adams-Wall is joined by Liz & Michelle Wills, Andy Freed, Neil Solondz, Chris Mueller & Becca Carney to honor the life and legacy of beloved broadcaster Dave Wills
56 min
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Here to Stay: Roger Curlin
In episode 14, Neil is joined by Roger Curlin, Executive Director of the EDGE Business District Association. He shares his thoughts on St. Petersburg’s growth over the years, what excites him most about the development project and how he thinks it will impact the trajectory of an already thriving community.
11 min
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Michael Johns & Austin Shenton
Chris Adams-Wall is joined by Rays 1st base coach Michael Johns, infielder Austin Shenton, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times & Associate Director for Management at the Kennedy Space Center Burt Summerfield on This Week in Rays Baseball.
55 min
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Here to Stay: Thomas Mantz
In episode 13, Neil sits down with Thomas Mantz, President & CEO of Feeding Tampa Bay.
11 min
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Stu Sternberg & Kevin Cash
Chris Adams-Wall is joined by Rays owner Stu Sternberg, manager Kevin Cash, 2nd baseman Brandon Lowe & voices of the Rays Andy Freed & Neil
61 min
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Here to Stay: Freddy Williams
In episode 12, Neil sits down with Freddy Williams, President & CEO of the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Suncoast and Tampa Bay. They discuss the organization's mission, the importance of mentorship and apprenticeship programs and why development projects like the Historic Gas Plant District are so important for young people in the community.
14 min
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Countdown to Opening Day with Chris Adams-Wall
Chris Adams-Wall is joined by pitcher Phil Maton to chat about joining the Rays & Shane Baz to talk about returning from injury & more!
23 min
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Countdown to Opening Day with Chris Adams-Wall
Chris Adams-Wall sits down with Rays pitcher Zack Littell & infielder Curtis to discuss how their Spring Trainings have been & more!
23 min
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Here to Stay: Alex Schapira
In episode 11, Neil sits down with Alex Schapira, a director at Hines and new St. Pete resident. They discuss his impressions of the area, how projects like this will become the future of development and what he envisions as St. Petersburg continues to grow into a destination.
11 min
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Ryan Pepiot & Alex Jackson
Chris Adams-Wall sits down with new Rays Ryan Pepiot & Alex Jackson to talk about how their springs are going, being traded to the Rays & more!
28 min
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Naoyuki Uwasawa & Jonny DeLuca
Chris Adams-Wall sits down with new Rays Naoyuki Uwasawa & Jonny DeLuca to talk about joining the team, how spring training is going & more!
23 min
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Here to Stay: Terry Marks
In episode 10, Neil meets up with Terry Marks, Chief Executive Officer at the St. Pete Arts Alliance. They discuss her passion for the arts, the importance of partnerships that help foster artistic growth and creative expression and what impact the development will have in the local arts community.
10 min
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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