Tampa Bay Rays Podcast

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

Neil Solondz sits down with Matt Andriese, Tom Foley, Fox Sports Sun's Doug Waechter and Rays senior vice president Melanie Lenz. Listen each Sunday at RaysBaseball.com/Radio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Rays need to take care of the backstop position, but in the meantime, Bobby Wilson has stepped up to the plate. MLB.com's Tim McMaster and Rays reporter Bill Chastain spotlight Wilson's big game and talk about how Jake Odorizzi's 20 2/3 scoreless-inning streak will fare in Toronto. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Trade Deadline recap from the Rays' perspective and around the American League. Listen each Sunday on RaysBaseball.com/Radio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Rays showed off their selling skills at the Trade Deadline. MLB.com's Tim McMaster and Rays reporter Bill Chastain break down every angle of each trade the organization made when it comes to Matt Moore, Steve Pearce and Brandon Guyer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Packed show with Kevin Jepsen, Todd Kalas, Jared Sandberg and more. Listen Sundays 90 minutes before first pitch RaysBaseball.com/Radio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Rays have a lot to give when it comes to the Trade Deadline. MLB.com's Tim McMaster and Rays reporter Bill Chastain discuss Chris Archer's future in Tampa Bay, who else could be used as a trade chip and how Blake Snell is finding his groove. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Blake Snell, Jake McGee, Marc Topkin, Justin Marks, Hal Bodley, Andy Sonnanstine and more join Neil Solondz on this jam-packed edition. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Neil chats w/ Alex Colome about his All-Star experience, Brian Anderson of Fox Sports Sun, president Brian Auld & more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What moves do the Rays have up their sleeves? MLB.com's Tim McMaster caught up with Rays reporter Bill Chastain to find out who they could sell off to the market, whether or not they'd be willing to trade within their own division and try to figure out what's going on with Drew Smyly. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brandon Guyer, Cliff Floyd, Marc Topkin and more join Neil Solondz on this week's show. Listen each Sunday: RaysBaseball.com/Radio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former Devil Ray Lance Carter cherished his 2003 All-Star appearance. Rays reporter Bill Chastain caught up with the right-handed pitcher to hear some of his favorite memories from the game like watching Ichiro and what it was like coming back from two Tommy John surgeries and making the team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alex Colome earned his first All-Star Game nod as he's been a huge lift for the Rays bullpen. MLB.com's Tim McMaster and Rays reporter Bill Chastain spotlight Colome's quality and consistency from the bullpen, whether or not Chris Archer's improving on the mound and when Alex Cobb is expected to return after starting rehab on Wednesday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Neil Solondz is joined by Brad Miller, Brian Anderson of Fox Sports Sun, Durham Bulls manager Jared Sandberg and more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

23-year-old lefty Blake Snell picked up his first Major League victory last night against the Boston Red Sox. MLB.com's Tim McMaster and Rays reporter Bill Chastain breakdown his start, which helped snap Tampa Bay's losing skid. They also discuss who might be representing the Rays at the 2016 All-Star Game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Logan Morrison in this week's featured guest, plus an update on the Rays Minor League squads and a chat with writer Hal Bodley. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Rays are in a position where picking up another outfielder might not be a bad idea. MLB.com's Tim McMaster and Rays reporter Bill Chastain discuss Carl Crawford's value, how Chris Archer can get back on track and whether or not Kyle Schwarber could be a good fit in the future for this club. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Neil Solondz chats with Tom Foley, Rays vice president of communications Rick Vaughn, Billy Bean. along with first round Draft pick Josh Lowe and his dad. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For Blake Snell, it's not too much to expect the moon from him. MLB.com's Tim McMaster and Rays reporter Bill Chastain talk about expectations for his second start and how Evan Longoria and Logan Morrison got their groove back. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Neil Solondz chats with the Rays' 2016 Draft picks and Chase Whitley and Jonny Venters, who are two pitchers on the road to recovery from Tommy John surgery. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Rays are currently riding a four-game winning streak behind the AL Player of the Week, Evan Longoria. MLB.com's Tim McMaster talks with Rays reporter Bill Chastain about how the team, despite the numerous injuries they've suffered, is finding ways to win. They also break down the philosophy the Rays have in the 2016 MLB Draft and what to expect this year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mikie Mahtook is this week's featured guest. Plus, Neil catches up with 2015 Draft picks Garrett Whitley and Chris Betts and looks ahead to the upcoming Draft with Rob Metzler and Jonathan Mayo. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Rays' starting pitching staff is starting to find its groove. MLB.com's Tim McMaster caught up with Rays reporter Bill Chastain to discuss how the team is improving overall, find out what the return of Brad Boxberger means for their future success and take a look ahead to the series vs. the Royals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Taylor Motter, Tyler Sturdevant, Ryan Garton, Brian Anderson of Fox Sports Sun and Soot Zimmer join this week's show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After losing Kevin Kiermaier to injury, how will the Rays make adjustments in the outfield? MLB.com's Tim McMaster and Rays reporter Bill Chastain discuss why Mikie Mahtook could help ease the blow, spotlight Jake Odorizzi's five scoreless innings and first Major League hit and preview the upcoming series against the Yankees. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alex Cobb, Grant Balfour, Stephen Vogt, Doug Waechter of Fox Sports Sun and more join this week's program. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How impactful could the Rays series with the Blue Jays be to each club's future success? MLB.com's Tim McMaster caught up with Rays reporter Bill Chastain to spotlight the series North of the border, what Tampa Bay expects from Taylor Motter and his golden locks, and whether or not Brad Boxberger's rehab is on schedule. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Neil Solondz reviews the past week and chats with Charlie Montoyo, Matt Andriese and several former Rays baseball players. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Rays are sitting .500 on the season but can improve with runners in scoring position. MLB.com's Tim McMaster caught up with Rays reporter Bill Chastain to find out whether or not Logan Forsythe will be ready Tuesday and break down the platoon situation at first base with Logan Morrison and Steve Pearce. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our Mother's Day edition of This Week in Rays Baseball with Erasmo Ramirez, Rays SVP Melanie Lenz, multiple Dodgers with Rays' ties and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jake Odorizzi is still winless in 2016. MLB.com's Matt Waymire caught up with Rays reporter Bill Chastain to spotlight the right-hander and his low ERA, take a closer look at battery mates Curt Casali and Chris Archer, and whether or not Casali can be credited for Archer's bounceback. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Steven Souza Jr., Stu Sternberg, Joey Rickard, Bill Shaikin and more join Neil Solondz this week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

MLB.com's Matt Waymire caught up with Rays reporter Bill Chastain to take a closer look at Steven Souza's struggles, Drew Smyly's performance and spotlight Blake Snell's Major League debut. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Neil catches up with Brad Boxberger, Andy Sonnanstine, Durham manager Jared Sandberg, Eddie Encina of the Baltimore Sun and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Rays are starting to head in the right direction. MLB.com's Tim McMaster caught up with Rays reporter Bill Chastain to spotlight Matt Moore's strong outing, Erasmo Ramirez's efficient performance working back to starter strength and whether or not there's reason to worry about Logan Morrison's offense. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Desmond Jennings, Brian Anderson of Fox Sports Sun, Chris Sale and many more join Neil Solondz this week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices