Tampa Bay Rays Podcast

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By: MLB.com

“This Week in Rays Baseball” features Chris Adams-Wall bringing you in-depth interviews that help you get to know Rays players, coaches, and executives on a personal level, plus weekly news and notes. “Here To Stay” will bring you an inside look into all the latest information and insight from the people closest to the Historic Gas Plant District Development Project.

Brandon Lowe & Rick Knapp
06/23/2025

Chris Adams-Wall is joined by Rays 2nd baseman Brandon Lowe, Assistant Pitching & Rehab Coach Rick Knapp, VP of Social Impact Stephen Thomas, Billy Bean's Husband Greg Baker & Rays Beat Reporter for the Tampa Bay Times Marc Topkin.

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Zack Littell & Chad Mattola
06/17/2025

Chris Adams-Wall is joined by Rays pitcher Zack Littell, Hitting Coach Chad Mattola, Senior Director of Player Development Blake Butera, & FanDuel Sports analyst Doug Waechter.

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Evan Longoria & Junior Caminero
06/10/2025

Chris Adams-Wall is joined by Rays legend Evan Longoria, 3rd baseman Junior Caminero, Major League field coordinator Tomas Francisco, & TV voice of the Rays Dewayne Staats.

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Pete Fairbanks & Kyle Snyder
06/02/2025

Chris Adams-Wall was joined by Rays closer Pete Fairbanks, pitching coach Kyle Snyder, Assistant Director of Baseball Operations Sammi Bireley, & MLB beat reporter Adam Berry

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Josh Lowe & Kris Goodman
05/27/2025

Chris Adams-Wall is joined by Rays outfielder Josh Lowe, Major League Process and Development Coach Kris Goodman, Director of Pro Personnel & Pro Scouting, Chief Business Officer Bill Walsh, & Ceo of CFBHN Alan Davidson.

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Chandler Simpson & Erik Neander
05/24/2025

Chris Adams-Wall is joined by Rays outfielder Chandler Simpson, President of Baseball Operations Erik Neander, Director of Promotions Stephon Thomas, FanDuel Sports reporter Ryan Bass.

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Travis Jankowski & Michael Johns
05/13/2025

Chris Adams-Wall is joined by Rays outfielder Travis Jankowski, first base coach Michael Johns, Senior Director of Baseball Development Jeff McLerran, & MLB Rays beat reporter Adam Berry.

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Eric Orze & Brady Williams
05/05/2025

Reliever Eric Orze, 3B Coach Brady Williams, & VP of Fan Experience Eric Weisberg join Chris Adams-Wall

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Jonathan Aranda & Jorge Moncada
04/28/2025

Chris Adams-Wall is joined by Rays first baseman Jonathan Aranda, Bullpen Coach Jorge Moncada, Director of Major League Equipment & Clubhouse Operations Tyler Wall & FanDuel Sports Network Analyst Brian Anderson

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Shane Baz & Brady North
04/22/2025

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.

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Jake Mangum & Rodney Linares
04/14/2025

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.

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Hunter Bigge & Warren Hypes
04/09/2025

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.

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Kameron Misner & Kevin Cash
04/01/2025

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.

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Alex Faedo & Richie Palacios
03/17/2025

Right-hander Alex Faedo & infielder/outfielder Richie Palacios join Chris Adams-Wall on Countdown to Opening Day.

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Mason Montgomery & Dominic Keega
03/17/2025

Reliever Mason Montgomery & catching prospect Dominic Keegan join Chris Adams-Wall on Countdown to Opening day. 

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Drew Rasmussen & Curtis Mead
03/10/2025

Pitcher Drew Rasmussen & infielder Curtis Mead join Chris Adams-Wall on Countdown to Opening day.

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Eloy Jiménez & Keyshawn Askew
03/10/2025

Recent Rays signee Eloy Jiménez & prospect Keyshawn Askew join Chris Adams-Wall on Countdown to Opening Day. 

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Carson Williams & Kyle Snyder
02/27/2025

Top prospect Carson Williams & pitching coach Kyle Snyder on Countdown to Opening Day with Chris Adams-Wall

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Shane McClanahan & Danny Jansen
02/26/2025

Shane McClanahan & Danny Jansen - Countdown to Opening Day 2/22

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Countdown to Opening Day 2/13
02/14/2025

Erik Neander, Kevin Cash, Matt Silverman & Brian Auld join the debut of Countdown to Opening Day w/ Chris, Andy, & Neil

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Rays Sign Ha-Seong Kim
02/04/2025

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.

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Spring Training 2025: What to Expect
01/23/2025

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!

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Rays Extend Drew Rasmussen
01/09/2025

Chris Adams-Wall is joined by Tampa Bay Times beat writer Marc Topkin to discuss Drew Rasmussen's extension, arbitration, Fan Fest, and more! 

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Rays Sign Danny Jansen & Trade Jeffrey Springs
12/16/2024

Chris Adams-Wall is joined by Andy Freed & Neil Solondz to discuss signing Danny Jansen, trading Jeffrey Springs & more!

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2024 Season Wrap-up with Erik Neander
10/04/2024

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.

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2024 DS Preview
10/04/2024

Chris Adams-Wall is joined by Andy Freed, Chris Mueller & Becca Carney to Preview the Division Series & make their predictions for each game

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Ryan Pepiot & Chanda Lawdermilk
09/30/2024

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.

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Rays Minor League Award Winners & Luis Clemente
09/23/2024

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.

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Taj Bradley & Carlos Rodriguez
09/16/2024

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. 

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José Caballero & Fred McGriff
09/09/2024

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.

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Andy Freed & Pop Cuesta
09/02/2024

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.

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Jeffrey Springs & Shin Fukuda
08/26/2024

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.

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Kevin Kelly & Manny Navarro
08/19/2024

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.

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Here to Stay: Neil Brown
08/17/2024

Neil Solondz sits down with Neil Brown, president of The Poynter Institute, a global nonprofit based in St Petersburg.

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Taylor Walls & Erik Neander
08/11/2024

Chris Adams-Wall is joined by Rays shortstop Taylor Walls, President of Baseball Operations Erik Neander, Applied Physiologist Jillian Hawkins & Rays broadcaster Dewayne Staats.

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Rays Presidents Brian Auld & Matt Silverman
08/05/2024

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!

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Here to Stay: Jason Spears
07/30/2024

 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. 

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Pete Fairbanks & Rays Prospects
07/29/2024

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.

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Here to Stay: Clayton Brody
07/24/2024

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.

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Rays Draft Picks Theo Gillen & Émilien Pitre
07/22/2024

Chris Adams-Wall is joined by Rays Draft Picks Theo Gillen & Émilien Pitre as well as Director of Minor League Operations, George Pappas. 

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