Tampa Bay Rays Podcast

Will Alex Cobb be a Ray in 2018? MLB.com's Matt Waymire and Rays reporter Bill Chastain discuss if Cobb could accept the team's qualifying offer and what young pitchers could take his spot in the starting rotation if he decides to sign with another team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Neil catches up with Evan, who won his third career Gold Glove. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Andy Freed, Rays first-base coach Ozzie Timmons, Craig Albernaz and more join Neil Solondz this week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

New Rays third-base coach Matt Quatraro joins the show, plus Neil and Marc Topkin chat about more changes to the coaching staff. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dave Wills and Neil Solondz discuss the MLB postseason, plus they make their World Series predictions. Plus, Neil sat down with Rays reliever Jose Alvarado. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Archer has become one of the most consistent pitchers in the league. MLB.com's Matt Waymire and Rays reporter Bill Chastain discuss the numbers put up by Archer in the last two seasons, and discuss why using his changeup could produce more success in 2018. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rays senior director of public affairs Rafaela Amador Fink, Andy Freed, Charlotte Stone Crabs and MVP Brandon Lowe take your questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Rays' Kevin Kiermaier is known for his incredible defense in the outfield. MLB.com's Matt Waymire and Rays reporter Bill Chastain review some spectacular moments for Kiermaier with the glove in 2017 along with Evan Longoria becoming the second Ray to hit for the cycle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Rays used a combination of good pitching and timely hitting to improve by 12 wins this season. MLB.com relives the best moments from the Rays in 2017. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Rays make changes to their Major League staff. Neil Solondz makes ALDS predictions and chats with GM Erik Neander, pitching coach Kyle Snyder and Marc Topkin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Season-ending press conference with manager Kevin Cash, senior VP and general manager Erik Neander and senior VP Chaim Bloom Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Blake Snell threw seven scoreless frames, notching a career-high 13 strikeouts as Curt Casali homered to help the Rays top the Orioles, 6-0. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Final show of 2017. Neil chats with the season award winners: Alex Cobb, Jacob Faria and Steven Souza Jr. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Rays offense put the Yankees away for good with a seven-run 5th inning on their way to a 9-6 win. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Adeiny Hechavarria homers in the 5th for the Rays' only run. Kevin Cash speaks about the loss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Blake Snell struggled and Wilson Ramos' sacrifice fly wasn't enough as the Rays' playoff hopes officially ended. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

J.J. Hardy's two-run homer set the tone for the game and the Rays were unable to bounce back in their 4-9 loss Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Evan Longoria, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times, Durham Bulls manager Jared Sandberg and Hudson Valley manager Craig Albernaz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lucas Duda mashed a three-run home run to give the Rays the lead, while Jake Odorizzi struck out nine in the 9-6 win over the Orioles. Rays manager Kevin Cash talks about the win. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Rays put two runners on in the 9th before Kevin Kiermaier flied out to end the game in the 3-1 loss to the Orioles Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wilson Ramos goes 3-for-4 with a double and his third career grand slam in the 1st inning, sparking the Rays to an 8-3 win. Rays manager Kevin Cash talks about their 8-3 win vs Orioles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Blake Snell tossed seven scoreless innings and Wilson Ramos drove in two runs in the Rays' 8-1 victory over the Cubs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Archer went six innings, but Brad Miller's homer was the only offense. The Rays didn't lose ground in the Wild Card race. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jesus Sucre hit a solo home run and Evan Longoria added two RBIs to lead the Rays to a 3-2 win over the Red Sox. Rays manager Kevin Cash and Jesus Sucre discuss the club's win over their first place foes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Blake Snell, Rays farm director Mitch Lukevics and more on this week's episode. We also feature the final roundtable of 2017 with Dave, Andy & Brian Anderson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alex Cobb gave up 3 runs over 5 1/3, while the offense was stifled by starter Rick Porcello and Boston's bullpen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wilson Ramos hit two homers, Kevin Kiermaier made two dazzling grabs and hit a big homer, but the bullpen had a tough night as the Rays would go on to lose 13-6 in 15 innings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kevin Cash talks about the Rays' win at Citi Field. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rays manager Kevin Cash talks about the club's 5-1 loss and playing a home game at Citi Field due to Hurricane Irma. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wilson Ramos homered, collected three hits and two RBIs to lead the Rays to a 4-1 victory over the Red Sox Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Austin Pruitt, Alex Colome and more on this week's episode. We also check in with several Rays Minor League clubs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rays Manager Kevin Cash discusses tough 9-0 loss to division rival Boston. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jesus Sucre homered, but Chris Archer gave up 8 runs (6 ER) in 3+ innings in the 9-3 loss to the Red Sox. Manager Kevin Cash discusses the loss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kevin Kiermaier hits a two-run homer to tie the game in the 6th. Kevin Cash discusses the loss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jake Odorizzi lost his no-hitter with one out in the 7th and Lucas Duda provided both RBIs in the Rays' 2-1 win over the Twins. Manager Kevin Cash discusses the win. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Logan Morrison and Corey Dickerson each homered while Evan Longoria produced three RBIs in the Rays' 11-4 win over the Twins. Kevin Cash discusses the win. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rays score two runs in loss against the White Sox, while finishing the series off 5-4 ahead of Chicago. Manager Kevin Cash talks about the series Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kevin Cash and Chris Archer discuss the Rays' 5-4 loss to the White Sox. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Steven Souza Jr. knocked in two runs and Alex Colome shut the door for his 40th save. Rays manager Kevin Cash discusses the win. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alex Cobb threw a quality start, but the Rays' AL Wild Card hopes took a hit as they fell to Kansas City, 6-2. Manager Kevin Cash speaks on the loss and the importance of each game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred, Rays owner Stu Sternberg, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times and more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lucas Duda, Wilson Ramos and Logan Morrison homered while Austin Pruitt and Matt Andriese combined for the shutout. Rays manager Kevin Cash and Matt Andriese talk about their 12-0 win vs. the Royals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Logan "LoMo" Morrison hit two homers, including a go-ahead shot in the 10th to lift the Rays to a 3-2 win against the Cardinals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rays manager Kevin Cash and starting pitcher Blake Snell break down the team's 6-4 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rays manager Kevin Cash discusses the 7-3 win over the Cardinals Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kevin Kiermaier made two spectacular catches, while Corey Dickerson slugged a solo homer in the 2-0 win over the Blue Jays. Kevin Cash discusses the win. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kevin Kiermaier homered twice, but the Rays lost 7-6 to the Blue Jays after a 9th inning Kevin Pillar home run. Manager Kevin Cash discusses the loss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Rays homered twice and tallied 12 hits as Chris Archer notched 10 strikeouts to top the Blue Jays in a close 6-5 win. Rays manager Kevin Cash and starting pitcher Chris Archer discuss the team's win. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lucas Duda, Sergio Romo, Nathan Eovaldi, plus Brian Anderson joins Dave & Andy for a chat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Adeiny Hechavarria smashed a two-run homer while Blake Snell shut out the Mariners through seven innings to lead the Rays to a 3-0 win. Kevin Cash gave his take on the game afterward. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices