Tampa Bay Rays Podcast
Episodes
Michael Johns & Austin Shenton
08 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Here to Stay: Thomas Mantz
02 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 13, Neil sits down with Thomas Mantz, President & CEO of Feeding Tampa Bay. He shares the meaning behind the organization’s mission to ‘...
Stu Sternberg & Kevin Cash
01 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Adams-Wall is joined by Rays owner Stu Sternberg, manager Kevin Cash, 2nd baseman Brandon Lowe & voices of the Rays Andy Freed & Neil Learn mo...
Here to Stay: Freddy Williams
26 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 organiza...
Countdown to Opening Day with Chris Adams-Wall
26 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Adams-Wall is joined by pitcher Phil Maton to chat about joining the Rays & Shane Baz to talk about returning from injury & more! Learn more abo...
Countdown to Opening Day with Chris Adams-Wall
26 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Adams-Wall sits down with Rays pitcher Zack Littell & infielder Curtis to discuss how their Spring Trainings have been & more! Learn more about...
Here to Stay: Alex Schapira
19 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 project...
Ryan Pepiot & Alex Jackson
18 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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! Learn ...
Naoyuki Uwasawa & Jonny DeLuca
18 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Adams-Wall sits down with new Rays Naoyuki Uwasawa & Jonny DeLuca to talk about joining the team, how spring training is going & more! Learn mor...
Here to Stay: Terry Marks
12 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 impor...
Ricardo Taveras, Enrique Oliu & Chris Westmoreland
11 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Adams-Wall is joined by Rays Spanish Broadcasters Ricardo Taveras & Enrique Oliu as well as Team Travel Director Chris Westmoreland. Learn more ...
Junior Caminero & Rodney Linares
11 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Adams-Wall chats with Rays #1 prospect Junior Caminero & bench coach Rodney Linares about the Dominican Republic Trip & more! Learn more about y...
Here to Stay: Matt Silverman & Brian Auld
05 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 9, Neil, Andy and Chris sit down with Tampa Bay Rays team presidents Matt Silverman and Brian Auld. Together, they address frequently ask...
Tyler Alexander & Carson Williams
04 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Adams-Wall is joined by Rays pitcher Tyler Alexander & #2 prospect Carson Williams on Countdown to Opening Day. Learn more about your ad choices...
Josh Lowe & Brady Williams
04 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Adams-Wall is joined by Rays outfielder Josh Lowe & 3rd base coach Brady Williams on Countdown to Opening Day. Learn more about your ad choices....
Here to Stay: Arminda Mata
27 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
José Caballero & Kyle Snyder
26 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Adams-Wall is joined by new Ray José Caballero to talk about joining the team & pitching coach Kyle Snyder on the 2024 rotation Learn more abou...
Zach Eflin, Matt Silverman & Brian Auld
26 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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Here to Stay: Zach Allee
20 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 7, Neil is joined by Zach Allee, Principal & Senior Architect at Populous. They discuss some unique opportunities to consider when building...
Countdown to Opening Day - Ep 1
16 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Andy Freed, Neil Solondz & Chris Adams-Wall are joined by Erik Neander & Kevin Cash with a surprise visit from MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred Learn mo...
Here to Stay: Michael Harrison
13 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Here to Stay: Everald Colas
06 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 5, Neil sits down with Everald Colas, Founding Principle of Storyn Studio for Architecture. They discuss how learning about the past is hel...
Here to Stay: Anddrikk Frazier
30 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 4, Neil unpacks the Community Benefits Package with Anddrikk Frazier, President and CEO of Best Source Consulting. They dive into the $50 m...
Spring Training: What to Expect
29 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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! Learn more ...
Here to Stay: Mayor Kenneth T. Welch
23 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Rays Sign Naoyuki Uwasawa
16 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Adams-Wall, Andy Freed & Neil Solondz discuss the Rays signing Naoyuki Uwasawa to a minor league contract & the arbitration process. Learn mor...
Here to Stay: Tim Nickens
16 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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. T...
Rays Trade Luke Raley & Andrew Kittredge
09 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Adams-Wall and MLB.com beat reporter Adam Berry discuss trading Luke Raley to the Mariners & Andrew Kittredge to the Cardinals. Learn more ab...
Here to Stay: Ms. Gwendolyn Reese
09 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Neil sits down with Ms. Gwendolyn Reese, President of the African American Heritage Association of St. Petersburg, to discuss the history of the Gas P...
TRAILER: Here To Stay Series
09 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 are...
Rays Trade Tyler Glasnow to Dodgers
19 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Adams-Wall, Andy Freed, & Neil Solondz discuss the Glasnow/Margot trade with the Dodgers. Will there be any airing of grievances? Learn more a...
Winter Meetings Wrap-Up
07 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Adams-Wall is joined by Rays VPs of Baseball Operations Will Cousins & Carlos Rodriguez along with Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times. Learn mor...
Kevin Cash From the Winter Meetings
06 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Adams-Wall is joined by Kevin Cash, Adam Berry, Chanda Lawdermilk & Kevin Ibach to chat all things Rays and Winter Meetings. Learn more about yo...
Erik Neander from the Winter Meetings
05 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Adams-Wall is joined by Rays President of Baseball Operations Erik Neander & East Coast Scout of the Year Bobby Heck. Learn more about your ad c...
Yandy Diaz & Michael Johns
15 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Adams-Wall hears from AL Silver Slugger Yandy Diaz & is joined by new first base coach Michael Johns. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit me...
Rays Off-season & World Series Review - 11/7
07 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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! Learn more abo...
2023 World Series Preview
26 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Adams-Wall is joined by Andy Freed & Neil Solondz to preview the World Series & Rays GM Peter Bendix to discuss coaching changes. Learn more abo...
2023 LCS Preview
13 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Adams-Wall is joined by Andy Freed & Neil Solondz to preview the LCS & more with special appearances from Chris Mueller & Becca Carney. Learn mo...
2023 Season Wrap-Up
09 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hear from Peter Bendix, Erik Neander & Kevin Cash to wrap-up the 2023 season & preview what's to come during the offseason. Learn more about your ad c...
Yandy Diaz & Dewayne Staats
03 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Chris is joined by Yandy Diaz , Dewayne Staats, Courtney Ellison & Andy Freed on the final This Week in Rays Baseball of the 2023 season. Learn more a...
Curtis Mead & Xavier Isaac
24 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Adams-Wall is joined by Curtis Mead, MiLB award winners Xavier Isaac & Carson Williams, Brian Auld, Melanie Lenz & Michael Harrison. Learn more ...
This Week in Rays Baseball: Here to Stay
22 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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-...
Colin Poche & Peter Bendix
18 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Adams-Wall is joined by Colin Poche, Peter Bendix, Jason Leikam & Neil Solondz on This Week in Rays Baseball. Learn more about your ad choices. ...
Andrew Kittredge & Michael Johns
09 Sep 2023
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Chris Adams-Wall is joined by Andrew Kittredge Michael Johns, Marc Topkin & Rich Hollenberg on This Week in Rays Baseball. Learn more about your ad ch...
Randy Arozarena & Chad Mattola
04 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Chis is joined by Randy Arozarena Chad Mattola, Morgan Ensberg & Doug Whaechter on This Week in Rays Baseball. Learn more about your ad choices. Vis...
Brady North & Tricia Whitaker
30 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Adams-Wall is joined by Brady North, Tricia Whitaker, Rafael Valenzuela, Rich Veit and Austin Thune on This Week in Rays Baseball. Learn more ab...
Aaron Civale & Kyle Snyder
13 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Chris is joined by Aaron Civale, Kyle Snyder, Denard Span & Sean Smedley on This Week in Rays Baseball. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaph...
Tyler Glasnow & Erik Neander
08 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Chris is joined by Tyler Glasnow, Dan Dement, Erik Neander & Marc Topkin on This Week in Rays Baseball Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megapho...
Bob Stephenson & Brady Williams
31 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Chris is joined by Bob Stephenson, Brady Williams, Andy Freed & Adam Berry on This Week in Rays Baseball. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit mega...
Zack Littell & Jake Diekman
23 Jul 2023
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Zack Littell, Jake Diekman, and sculpter Steven Dickey who crafted the Evan Longoria & Akinori Iwamura statues Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...
Jake Diekman & 2023 Draftees
18 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Adams-Wall is joined by Jake Diekman, The Rays 2023 draftees, Chuck Ricci and Peter Bendix on This Week in Rays Baseball. Learn more about your ...
Wade Boggs & 2023 Rays All-Stars
09 Jul 2023
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Wade Boggs, Shane McClanahan, Yandy Diaz, Randy Arozarena, director of amateur scouting Chuck Ricci and more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit m...
25th Anniversary - Episode 8
07 Jul 2023
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Neil is Joined by Wade Boggs ahead of his induction into the Rays Hall of Fame as well as his former teammate Dave Martinez. Learn more about your ad ...
Taj Bradley & Evan Longoria
03 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Adams-Wall hosts his 1st episode of This Week in Rays Baseball. Our guests: Taj Bradley, Evan Longoria, Jeff McLerran, & Neil Solondz Learn more...
25th Anniversary - Episode 7
30 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Neil is joined by Evan Longoria to discuss his career with the Rays, big moments he had with the team and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visi...
Shawn Armstrong & Chris Adams-Wall - 6/25
25 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Neil is joined by Shawn Armstrong, Chris Adams-Wall w/ Andy Freed, Rodney Linares & Ralph Wimbish Jr. We also celebrate Neil's final TWIRB. Learn mo...
Zach Eflin & Doug Waechter
20 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Neil is joined by Zach Eflin & his father Larry, Doug Waechter, as well as Josh Lowe's parents, David & Wendy, to celebrate Father's Day! Learn more a...
25th Anniversary - Episode 6
12 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Neil is joined by former Rays GM Andrew Freedman to discuss his time with the organization & former pitcher Jake McGee on retiring as a Ray. Learn mor...
Kevin Kelly & Marc Topkin
11 Jun 2023
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Kevin Kelly, Marc Topkin, Jeff McLerran & Dale Scott Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jose Siri & Brian Anderson
05 Jun 2023
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Jose Siri, Brian Anderson, Kevin Ibach, Andrew Friedman & Jake McGee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
25th Anniversary - Episode 5
31 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Neil is joined by Mike Brosseau, Willy Adames & Kevin Kiermaier to talk about big moments during their time with the Rays. Learn more about your ad ch...
Brandon Lowe & Kyle Snyder
28 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Brandon Lowe, Denard Span, Kyle Snyder & 25th Ep. Glimpse - This Week in Rays Baseball 5/28 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adcho...
Christian Bethancourt & Chad Mottola
21 May 2023
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Christian Bethancourt, Chad Mottola, Doug Waechter & Joey Greany Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Taylor Walls & Madison Lowe
15 May 2023
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Taylor Walls, Marc Topkin, Ray Allen, & Madison Lowe - This Week in Rays Baseball 5/14 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Isaac Parades & Brian Anderson
07 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Isaac Parades, Brian Anderson, Jorge Moncada, & Manny Navarro - This Week in Rays Baseball 5/7 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/ad...
Pete Fairbanks & Denard Span
30 Apr 2023
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Pete Fairbanks, Denard Span, Tomas Francisco & Toni and Carlos Ramirez - This Week in Rays Baseball 4/30 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megap...
Josh Lowe, Andy Freed - This Week in Rays Baseball
23 Apr 2023
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Josh Lowe, Andy Freed, 3B Coach Brady Williams, & Rays VP Stephen Thomas - This Week in Rays Baseball 4/23 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit meg...
Harold Ramírez, Justin Su'a - This Week in Rays Baseball
17 Apr 2023
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Harold Ramírez, Justin Su’a, Chris Prieto, & Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times join Neil Solondz. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaph...
Luke Raley, James Shields - This Week in Rays Baseball 4/9
09 Apr 2023
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Luke Raley, James Shields, Doug Waechter of Bally Sports & Joe Castiglione w/ Red Sox Radio join Neil Solondz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit ...
25th Anniversary - Episode 4
08 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Neil is joined by James Shields, Jim Hickey, Nicole Williams, Taylor Adams, Jaclyn Citarrella & Jennifer Ross to talk about Shields' career. Learn mor...
This Week in Rays Baseball - 4/2
03 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Neil is joined by Jason Adam, Brian Anderson, Peter Bendix & Stu Sternberg - This Week in Rays Baseball 4/2 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit me...
25th Anniversary - Episode 3
31 Mar 2023
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Neil chats with Soot & Tom Zimmer, Tom Foley & Chris Westmoreland ahead of Don Zimmer's induction into the Rays Hall of Fame Learn more about your ad ...
Countdown to Opening Day - Ep 4
27 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Neil is joined by pitcher Jeffrey Springs & Pitching Coach Kyle Snyder on this week's episode of Countdown to Opening Day. Learn more about your ad ch...
Countdown to Opening Day - Ep 3
20 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Neil is joined by outfielder Josh Lowe & 3rd Base Coach Brady Williams on the week's episode of Countdown to Opening Day. Learn more about your ad cho...
Dave Wills Tribute
13 Mar 2023
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Andy Freed & Neil Solondz honor the late Dave Wills with Stu Sternberg, Kevin Cash, Marc Topkin, Joe Maddon, friends & MLB colleagues Learn more about...
Neil recaps the 2nd week of Spring Training
02 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Neil is joined by Marc Topkin & introduces you to Isaac Paredes, Graham Spraker, Joe LaSorsa & Andrew Gross who are all playin in the WBC Learn more a...
Countdown To Opening Day - Ep 2
27 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Neil is joined by infielder Brandon Lowe & President of Baseball Operations Erik Neander on the week's episode of Countdown to Opening Day. Learn more...
25th Anniversary - Episode 2
23 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
First ever Rays employee John Higgins & 25+ year employee Robert Bennett tell Neil all about being with the team since the very beginning. Learn more ...
Week One Rays ST Recap
21 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Neil introduces you to Kyle Crick, Trevor Kelley & Kevin Kelly and chats with Marc Topkin during the first week of Spring Training. Learn more about y...
Countdown to Opening Day - Ep 1
17 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dave & Andy are joined by manager Kevin Cash & President Brian Auld to talk all things Rays, from Spring Training to ballpark updates. Learn more abou...
25th Anniversary - Episode 1
16 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Neil is joined by President Matt Silverman, VP of Creative & Brand Warren Hypes, & Director of Promotions Stephon Thomas. Learn more about your ad c...
Spring Training Press Conference
14 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Peter Bendix, Erik Neander and Kevin Cash answer questions from the media at the Rays Spring Training opening press conference. Learn more about you...
Kyle Snyder Ridealong
13 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Learn about Kyle Snyder's unique way of connecting with players as we take you behind the scenes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm...
Rays Staff Participating in WBC
07 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Neil is joined by: Jonathan Erlichman, Wilson Diez, Thomas Culkin, Pat Phelan, Ruben Santiago, Will Bradley, Brad Epstein, Simon Rosenbaum Learn more ...
Mayor Selects Hines + Rays Proposal
01 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
St. Petersburg Mayor Selects Hines + Rays Proposal for the Historic Gas Plant District Redevelopment. Hear from: Michael Harrison - Hines Brian Auld -...
Rays Extend Yandy Díaz
31 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
After signing a three-year extension with the Rays, Yandy Díaz w/ Manny Navaro joins Neil Solondz. Erik Neander hops on to chat as well. Learn mo...
Rays extend Pete Fairbanks
27 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
After inking a three-year extension with the Rays, reliever Pete Fairbanks joins Neil Solondz. Also, GM Peter Bendix stops by. Learn more about your a...
Rays Extend Jeffrey Springs
26 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Neil chats with LHP Jeffrey Springs and Erik Neander about signing Springs to a 4-year, $31M contract through the 2026 season. Learn more about your a...
Minor League Staff Overview
24 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Neil chats w/ Michael Johns, Blake Butera, Jared Sandberg, Jim Paduch & Alberto Bastardo about changes to 2023 Rays Minor League staff. Learn more abo...
Erik Neander & Steve Miller - 1/17
17 Jan 2023
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Neil chats with Rays President Erik Neander about arbitration and Director of Int'l Scouting Steve Miller about 24 signings. Learn more about your ad ...
Peter Bendix, Andy Freed & More - 1/12
12 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Neil is joined by Rays General Manager Peter Bendix, broadcaster Andry Freen and does broadcast coordinator Becca Carney for a fan mailbag. Learn more...
Inside look at the Hines + Rays proposal for the Historic Gas Plant District Redevelopment
05 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hear from: Brian Auld and Melanie Lenz - Rays Michael Harrison - Hines Dawn Gunter - Gensler Evrald Colas - Storyn Studio Anddrikk Frazier - Best Sour...
Rays Make Eflin Signing Official - 12/13
13 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Neil is joined by pitcher Zach Eflin who just signed a 3-year contract with the Rays. He also talks to General Manager Erik Neander about what went in...
Winter Meetings Leftovers - 12/9
09 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Wrapping up with some of the last interviews from the Winter Meetings. Neil is joined by Kevin Ibach to talk about his new role, Nelson Cruz and Blake...
Winter Meetings Recap - 12/7
07 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ray's President of Baseball Operations Erik Neander and Manager Kevin Cash sit down with Neil to discuss the Winter Meetings. Fred McGriff also joins ...
Hall of Famer Fred McGriff - 12/6
06 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Tampa native and former Devil Ray Fred McGriff sits down with Neil to discuss being elected to the Hall of Fame 2023 Class, what his career meant to h...
Winter Meetings Preview - 12/2
02 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Neil previews the upcoming Winter Meetings and reacts to the Rays recent acquisition. He chats with Rays General Manager Peter Bendix, Head of Minor L...
Rays President of Baseball Operations Erik Neander & Prospect Curtis Mead
19 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Erik Neander on a busy week of transactions, plus prospect Curtis Mead joins the show after being added to the Rays roster Learn more about your ad ch...
The Rays Add 5 to The 40-man
16 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Yesterday was decision day (6 p.m.) for MLB teams to protect players from the Rule 5 draft and the Rays were pretty active. Neil chats with Peter Bend...
The Rays Announce Coaching Staff Moves
15 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Rays have formally announced coaching staff moves with Rodney Linares from 3B to bench coach, Brady Williams from Durham Manager to 3rd base coach...