Tampa Bay Rays Podcast

Who will be the Opening Day catcher for the Rays? MLB.com's Matt Waymire and Rays reporter Bill Chastain break down the guys that could be spending the most time behind the plate and if Chris Archer can finally have that great breakthrough season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Marc Topkin, Ryan Yarbrough and David Carpenter join Neil Solondz in Rays camp on This Week in Rays Baseball Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When can we expect to see Wilson Ramos in a Rays uniform? MLB.com's Tim McMaster and Rays reporter Bill Chastain break down the timetable for Ramos' return and look at the other internal options the team has at catcher to start the season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alex Cobb and Kevin Cash join this week's program after pitchers and catchers reported to Port Charlotte this week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kevin Kiermaier joins Dave Wills & Andy Freed on the debut of Countdown to Opening Day. This group combines for two Gold Glove winners. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What would the perfect season look like for the Rays? MLB.com's Tim McMaster and Rays reporter Bill Chastain discuss how the starting rotation would have to improve over last season's results and new outfielder Colby Rasmus would have to get the power bat going for the Rays to compete in 2017. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rays Senior VP Chaim Bloom, play-by-play man Andy Freed, and it's Truck Day with Neil Solondz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Will 2017 be the year that Chris Archer truly becomes one of the dominant pitchers in the game? MLB.com's Tim McMaster and Rays reporter Bill Chastain discuss what Archer needs to improve on and why this is such an important year for Alex Cobb. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

New Rays outfielder Colby Rasmus, Steven Souza Jr., Corey Dickerson and Ryne Stanek join Neil this week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Who fills the hole left at second base now that Logan Forsythe has been traded to the Dodgers? MLB.com's Tim McMaster and Rays reporter Bill Chastain break down the candidates to play second base and what they think they can get out of Jose De Leon next season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

General manager Erik Neander and play-by-play man Dave Wills discuss the acquisition of Jose De Leon and signing of Shawn Tolleson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Neil talks about the Hall of Fame with Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times, and chats with Rays prospects Willy Adames, Daniel Robertson and Jake Bauers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Rays now have a crowded outfield after they acquired Colby Rasmus and Mallex Smith last week. MLB.com's Tim McMaster and Rays reporter Bill Chastain break down the Mallex Smith and prospects for Drew Smyly trade and where everyone is going to play. They also take a look at the infielders on the team as we head toward Spring Training. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rays GM Erik Neander on the Drew Smyly trade & Neil Solondz & Andy Freed chat about the busy week so far Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Rays were able to come to a one-year agreement with free agent outfielder Colby Rasmus. MLB.com's Tim McMaster and Rays reporter Bill Chastain break down where Rasmus fits in with the team and what this means for the younger outfielders trying to make the club out of Spring Training. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

New year, new podcast. Neil is joined by Rays GM Erik Neander and Andy Freed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Could the Rays be interested in Jose Bautista? MLB.com's Tim McMaster and Rays reporter Bill Chastain discuss the chances that the slugger could land with the club and if they think they can contend with the team they have. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The season did not end where the Rays had hoped but it was still not without its memorable moments. MLB.com's Matt Waymire took time to chat with Rays reporter Bill Chastain to go over some of the best 2016 moments for the team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Evan Longoria remains as the the heart and soul of this team each and every year. MLB.com's Matt Waymire and Rays reporter Bill Chastain chat about what has made Longoria so consistent throughout his career and if Chris Archer can bounce back next season in 2017. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Rays will have a new catcher behind the plate in 2017. MLB.com's Tim McMaster and Rays broadcaster Dewayne Staats chat about the Wilson Ramos signing with Tampa Bay and when they can expect him to return to the lineup after a knee injury last season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's a Winter Meetings wrapup as Marc Topkin and Neil Solondz chat with Cole Figueroa, a Rays front office addition Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is Chris Archer on the trade block? MLB.com's Tim McMaster and Rays reporter Bill Chastain discuss the possibility that Chris Archer could be moving and who could be added to the outfield. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rays GM Erik Neander stops by to discuss the new CBA and the Winter Meetings, plus Neil & Andy chat about all things on the MLB offseason Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Will the Rays be able to pull off a big trade this offseason? MLB.com's Tim McMaster asks Rays broadcaster Dewayne Staats about what is on Tampa Bay's agenda for the upcoming Winter Meetings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On This Week in Rays Baseball, senior VP Chaim Bloom discusses the 40-man additions and trade from Friday, Dave Wills joins Neil Solondz to discuss the team's offseason and more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What do the Rays need to do be more competitive in the AL East? MLB.com's Tim McMaster chats with Rays broadcaster Dewayne Staats about what additions they can make and if they will trade veterans Chris Archer and Evan Longoria this offseason. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Despite a tough season, the Rays are optimistic about their future. Rays reporter Bill Chastain talks Hot Stove season and whether or not Tampa Bay will dip into the free agent market. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The votes have been cast and Kevin Kiermaier is golden again. Neil Solondz talks to the back-to-back Gold Glove Award winner Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rays prospects Brent Honeywell and Justin Williams aren't wasting any time acclimating to the Fall League. MLBpipeline.com caught up with the Rays' second and 15th ranked prospects to hear how they're learning from the players around them and refining their skills in Arizona. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Andy Freed and Neil Solondz chat about a terrific Game 7 and hear from Arizona Fall League All-Star Brent Honeywell. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Marc Topkin checks in from Chicago prior to Game 3 and Neil chats with AAA manager Jared Sandberg, who is managing in the Arizona Fall League Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Neil Solondz and Dave Wills chat about the AL champion Cleveland Indians and examine how different divisional foe Toronto could look in 2017 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Neil Solondz and Andy Freed preview the ALCS. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Neil and Marc Topkin review the Wild Card Games and preview the Division Series. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Manager Kevin Cash and president of baseball operations Matt Silverman wrap up the 2016 season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Rays have a lot of questions to address heading into the offseason. MLB.com's Tim McMaster and Rays reporter Bill Chastain reflect on the season, Chris Archer's performance on the mound, and what their lineup could look like next year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Neil chats with Jose Fernandez's high school coach Landy Faedo. Also checks in with Marc Topkin and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Rays wrap up their season in a few days and have a lot to look forward to in 2017. MLB.com's Tim McMaster and Rays reporter Bill Chastain discuss the attitude in the clubhouse with a non-contending team and how they'll build themselves up for next season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Evan Longoria joins us for a sit down this week and we catch up with Rays Minor League Award winners. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alex Cobb is closing out 2016 on a high note after coming back from rehab. MLB.com's Tim McMaster and Rays reporter Bill Chastain spotlight Cobb's latest starts and look ahead to 2017. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Matt Silverman, president of baseball operations, pays Neil a visit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Despite a long, disappointing season for the Rays, they found recent success against a contending team. MLB.com's Tim McMaster and Rays reporter Bill Chastain discuss what it means to play the role of spoiler and how Alex Cobb looked after coming back from surgery. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Busy program this week featuring new hitting coach Chad Mottola, Doug Waechter, four Rays Minor League managers in the postseason, Justin Marks and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Rays are making a few changes as they wrap up their season. MLB.com's Tim McMaster and Rays reporter Bill Chastain discuss Matt Duffy, Chase Whitley and a new hitting philosophy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nick Franklin, Alex Cobb, Brian Anderson, Melvin Upton Jr., and Mitch Lukevics chime in on a busy week for Tampa Bay. Listen each Sunday at: RaysBaseball.com/Radio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What would a six-man rotation look like for the Rays? MLB.com's Tim McMaster and Rays reporter Bill Chastain discuss how this would work, the benefits it brings to the rotation and Alex Cobb and why the Rays released Desmond Jennings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Neil recaps the week in Rays Baseball Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Coming off of their walk-off win against the Red Sox, the Tampa Bay Rays are feeling good about things. MLB.com's Tim McMaster and Rays reporter Bill Chastain talk about how the Rays' moves at the Trade Deadline have been a success and what callups fans may see when rosters expand in September. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Logan Forsythe, Brian Anderson, Hal Bodley, Wil Myers and more join Neil this week. Listen Sunday: RaysBaseball.com/Radio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Rays series vs. the Yankees was a microcosm of their season. MLB.com's Tim McMaster and Rays reporter Bill Chastain discuss their offensive outburst in a 12-3 win, Brad Miller's professionalism at first base and Nick Franklin's dominance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices