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.

Andy Freed, Neil Solondz & Chris Adams-Wall are joined by Erik Neander & Kevin Cash with a surprise visit from MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred

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.

Here to Stay Series

Here to Stay Series

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!

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

This Week in Rays Baseball with Chris Adams-Wall

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.

Chris Adams-Wall and MLB.com beat reporter Adam Berry discuss trading Luke Raley to the Mariners & Andrew Kittredge to the Cardinals.

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

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

Chris Adams-Wall, Andy Freed, & Neil Solondz discuss the Glasnow/Margot trade with the Dodgers. Will there be any airing of grievances?

Chris Adams-Wall is joined by Rays VPs of Baseball Operations Will Cousins & Carlos Rodriguez along with Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times.

Chris Adams-Wall is joined by Kevin Cash, Adam Berry, Chanda Lawdermilk & Kevin Ibach to chat all things Rays and Winter Meetings.

Chris Adams-Wall is joined by Rays President of Baseball Operations Erik Neander & East Coast Scout of the Year Bobby Heck.

Chris Adams-Wall hears from AL Silver Slugger Yandy Diaz & is joined by new first base coach Michael Johns.

Chris Adams-Wall is joined by Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times to review the World Series, discuss the Rays off-season so far & more!

This Week in Rays Baseball with Chris Adams-Wall

Chris Adams-Wall is joined by Andy Freed & Neil Solondz to preview the LCS & more with special appearances from Chris Mueller & Becca Carney.

Hear from Peter Bendix, Erik Neander & Kevin Cash to wrap-up the 2023 season & preview what's to come during the offseason.

Chris is joined by Yandy Diaz , Dewayne Staats, Courtney Ellison & Andy Freed on the final This Week in Rays Baseball of the 2023 season.

Chris Adams-Wall is joined by Curtis Mead, MiLB award winners Xavier Isaac & Carson Williams, Brian Auld, Melanie Lenz & Michael Harrison.

The Rays have announced a historic agreement has been reached with the City of St. Petersburg and Pinellas County to move forward with a new state-of-the-art ballpark and transformational development by the Hines Historic Gas Plant Partnership on the site of the current stadium. In this special podcast we’ll hear from Rays President Brian Auld, St. Peterburg Mayor Kenneth T. Welch, Senior Managing Director of Hines Michael Harrison, and the Rays Chief Planning and Development Officer Melanie Lenz.

Chris Adams-Wall is joined by Colin Poche, Peter Bendix, Jason Leikam & Neil Solondz on This Week in Rays Baseball.