Tampa Bay Rays Podcast

Chris Adams-Wall is joined by Rays starting pitcher Shane Baz, Assistant Hitting Coach Brady North, Director of Game Presentation Kat Lucas, & Tampa Bay Times beat reporter Marc Topkin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Adams-Wall is joined by Rays outfielder Jake Mangum, bench coach Rodney Linares, Vice President of Social Impact Stephen Thomas, & FanDuel Sports analyst Doug Waechter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Adams-Wall is joined by Rays pitcher Hunter Bigge, Vice President of Creative & Brand Warren Hypes, Director of Special Projects & Field Operations, & pre/post analyst for FanDuel Sports Sun Grant Balfour. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Adams-Wall is joined by Rays outfielder Kameron Misner, manager Kevin Cash, TV play-by-play announcer Dewayne Staats & radio announcers Andy Freed & Neil Solondz. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Right-hander Alex Faedo & infielder/outfielder Richie Palacios join Chris Adams-Wall on Countdown to Opening Day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Reliever Mason Montgomery & catching prospect Dominic Keegan join Chris Adams-Wall on Countdown to Opening day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pitcher Drew Rasmussen & infielder Curtis Mead join Chris Adams-Wall on Countdown to Opening day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Recent Rays signee Eloy Jiménez & prospect Keyshawn Askew join Chris Adams-Wall on Countdown to Opening Day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Top prospect Carson Williams & pitching coach Kyle Snyder on Countdown to Opening Day with Chris Adams-Wall Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Shane McClanahan & Danny Jansen - Countdown to Opening Day 2/22 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Erik Neander, Kevin Cash, Matt Silverman & Brian Auld join the debut of Countdown to Opening Day w/ Chris, Andy, & Neil Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Adams-Wall is joined by Rays Assistant General Manager and Vice President of Player Personnel Kevin Ibach to talk about signing Ha-Seong Kim, acquiring Alex Faedo and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Adams-Wall is joined by Rays beat reporter for MLB, Adam Berry, to discuss what the Rays have done this offseason, players to keep an eye on during Spring Training, & more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Adams-Wall is joined by Tampa Bay Times beat writer Marc Topkin to discuss Drew Rasmussen's extension, arbitration, Fan Fest, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Adams-Wall is joined by Andy Freed & Neil Solondz to discuss signing Danny Jansen, trading Jeffrey Springs & more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Erik Neander sits down with media for a 2024 end-of-season press conference to discuss the year overall and to look forward to 2025. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Adams-Wall is joined by Andy Freed, Chris Mueller & Becca Carney to Preview the Division Series & make their predictions for each game Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Adams-Wall is joined by Rays pitcher Ryan Pepiot, Vice President & Assistant General Manager Chanda Lawdermilk, Spanish radio broadcaster Enrique Oliu & Tampa Bay Times beat reporter Marc Topkin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Adams-Wall is joined by Rays Minor League Award Winners Tre Morgan, Chandler Simpson, Carson Williams & Brayden Taylor. He is also joined by Luis Clemente who is the son of Roberto Clemente, Rays press box supervisor Dukes Knutson & Head Coach of the Lake Mary Florida team that won the Little League Worls Series, Jonathan Anderson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Adams-Wall is joined by Rays pitcher Taj Bradley, Vice President & Assistant General Manager Carlos Rodriguez, Durham Bulls Manager Morgan Ensberg & Bally Sports Analyst Brian Anderson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Adams-Wall is joined by Rays infielder José Caballero, Hall of Famer Fred McGriff, AA affiliate Montgomery Biscuits manager Kevin Boles & voice of the Rays Neil Solondz. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Adams-Wall is joined by Fred McGriff's former Coach Pop Cuesta, Voice of the Dodgers Joe Davis & Voice of the Rays Andy Freed to celebrate his 20 years broadcasting for Tampa Bay. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Adams-Wall is joined by Rays pitcher Jeffrey Springs, ATC/acupuncturist Shin Fukuda, Hot Rods Manager Rafael Valenzuela and MLB beat reporter Adam Berry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Adams-Wall is joined by Rays reliever Kevin Kelly, Spanish translator Manny Navarro, Charleston RiverDogs Manager Sean Smedley & Bally Sports pregame/postgame host Rich Hollenberg. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Neil Solondz sits down with Neil Brown, president of The Poynter Institute, a global nonprofit based in St Petersburg. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Adams-Wall is joined by Rays shortstop Taylor Walls, President of Baseball Operations Erik Neander, Applied Physiologist Jillian Hawkins & Rays broadcaster Dewayne Staats. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Adams-Wall is joined by people close to the Historic Gas Plant District Development Project including Rays Presidents Brian Auld & Matt Silverman, St. Petersburg Mayor Ken Welch, Pinellas County Commissioner Kathleen Peters, Hines Senior Managing Director Lane Gardner & President & CEO of Best Source Consulting Anddrikk Frazier. He is also joined by Vice President of Baseball Operations & Assistant General Manager Will Cousins as well as Tampa Bay Times Rays beat reporter Marc Topkin to discuss the trade deadline & more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

this latest episode, Neil sits down with Jason Spears, Chair of the St. Pete Chamber of Commerce and Vice President of Peninsular Mechanical Contractors, Inc. Jason shares his unique perspective on helping business owners overcome key challenges specific to our area and how a project like the Historic Gas Plant District development can change the trajectory for businesses like his and others. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Adams-Wall is joined by Rays closer Pete Fairbanks as well as prospects Xavier Issac & Tre' Morgan who play in the 2024 Futures Game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Chris Adams-Wall sits down with Clayton Brody, a recent college graduate and current intern with the Tampa Bay Rays. As someone who is just starting his professional career, Clayton discusses his thoughts on the development and how projects like this can help retain talent in St. Petersburg. He also shares his special connection to baseball--his grandfather played in the Negro Leagues. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Adams-Wall is joined by Rays Draft Picks Theo Gillen & Émilien Pitre as well as Director of Minor League Operations, George Pappas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Adams-Wall is joined by Rays 2024 All-Star Isaac Paredes, ball boy Braden Coles, former 3rd baseman Evan Longoria, prospect Brayden Taylor & Director of Amateur Scouting Chuck Ricci. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Adams-Wall is joined by Rays center fielder Jose Siri, pitching coach Kyle Snyder, head major league strength & conditioning coach Bryan King & Bally Sports analyst Brian Anderson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Adams-Wall is joined by #Rays minor-leaguer Chandler Simpson, VP of DE&I Stephen Thomas, mixed media artist Zulu Painter & Founder of the Black Sports Business Academy, Vincent Pierson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Adams-Wall is joined by Rays pitcher Chris Devenski, Field Coordinator Tomas Francisco, Senior Analyst, Baseball Research & Development Vibhor Agarwal & MLB beat reporter Adam Berry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this latest episode, Neil sits down with Dr. Sandra Braham of Gulf Coast Jewish Family and Community Services. She also served as a former chair of the St. Petersburg Area Chamber of Commerce during the time they were examining the Historic Gas Plant District. They discuss some key aspects of the development as well as her hopes and dreams for St. Petersburg. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Adams-Wall is joined by Rays pitcher Shawn Armstrong, bench coach Rodney Linares, & actor known for his role in "Rookie of the Year" Thomas Ian Nicholas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Adams-Wall is joined by Rays 3rd baseman Isaac Paredes, 3rd Base Coach Brady Williams, professional skateboarder Elissa Steamer & Bally Sports Pregame/Postgame Analyst Matt Joyce. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the latest episode, Neil sits down with Esther Matthews, president of the St. Petersburg Branch of the NAACP. Esther has unique insight, as she also served as the chair of the Community Benefits Advisory Council which was tasked with reviewing the development proposal. She discusses that process, as well as the challenges and opportunities that can impact our unique neighborhoods. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Adams-Wall chats w/ A's broadcaster Jenny Cavnar, Asst. GM Kevin Ibach, replay assistant Randell Kanemaru & Rays Radio's Neil Solondz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Adams-Wall is joined by Rays reliever Jason Adam, Assistant Hitting Coach Brady North, parents of late bullpen catcher Jean Ramirez, Toni & Carlos to discuss the importance of Mental Health Awareness Month & Bally Sports Analyst Doug Waechter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the latest episode, Neil talks to Peter Clark, president and founder of Tampa Bay Watch. The organization's focus is on the preservation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Adams-Wall is joined by Rays pitcher Garrett Cleavinger, former Ray Carlos Peña, pitching strategist Bobby Kinne & voice of the Rays Andy Freed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In Episode 19, Chris Adams-Wall sits down with descendant of the Gas Plant Neighborhood, Paul Stewart, who's family housed many of the Black players who came through St. Petersburg during Spring Training. In this episode, he shares some of his favorite stories and the responsibility the redevelopment plan shares in honoring the legacy of the area. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Adams-Wall is joined by Rays catcher Ben Rortvedt, bullpen coach Jorge Moncada, in-game host Nate Kurant & Tampa Bay Times Beat Report Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In episode 18, Chris Adams-Wall sits down with Reverend Clarence Williams. He shares the mission behind the initiatives he's helped launch, including the Commission on Social Action. He also explains how a project like this development plan can strengthen the community, especially in light of what happened to those who grew up in the Gas Plant Neighborhood. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Adams-Wall sits down with Rays utility man Amed Rosario, VP of Creative & Brand Warren Hypes, Process & Development Coach Kris Goodman & Bally Sports Analyst Briand Anderson on This Week in Rays Baseball. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In episode 17, Neil is joined by Bemetra Simmons, President and CEO of the Tampa Bay Partnership. She explains the mission of her organization and how rare, large development projects like this one have the opportunity to solidify St. Petersburg as a destination location. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Adams-Wall is joined by Rays pitcher Aaron Civale, President Matt Silverman, hitting coach Chad Mattola & MLB beat reporter Adam Berry Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In episode 16, Neil is joined by Vicki Sokolik, Founder and CEO of Starting Right, Now. She shares what led her on a mission to help unhoused students, some of the misconceptions people have about young people facing these challenges and how being a part of this project could potentially change their future. Trigger warning: This episode does contain brief mention of abuse. If that content is potentially harmful to you, please skip from 3:41 to 3:51 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices