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Tampa Bay Rays Podcast

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Tampa Bay Rays
Major League Baseball
Baseball
Tropicana Field
Historic Gas Plant District Development Project
St. Petersburg
Spring Training
MLB
World Series
Steinbrenner Field
Junior Caminero
Kyle Snyder
Rays Baseball
Minor League Baseball
Historic Gas Plant District Redevelopment Project
Evan Longoria
Erik Neander
Bowling Green Hot Rods
Cleveland Guardians
Kevin Cash

“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.

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Latest Episodes

Rays President of Baseball Operations, Erik Neander, sits down with media for an end-of -season press conference to discuss the year overall & to look forward to the 2026 season

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Chris Adams-Wall is joined by Andy Freed & Neil Solondz to recap the Rays ALCS against the Guardians & preview the World Series against the

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Andy Freed, Neil Solondz & Chris Adams-Wall take you into the clubhouse for the postgame ALCS clinch celebration to talk with Rays players, coaches & more!

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Chris Adams-Wall is joined by Andy Freed & Neil Solondz to recap the Rays ALDS against the Yankees & preview the ALCS against the Guardians

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Recent Guests

Erik Neander
President of Baseball Operations for the Tampa Bay Rays
Tampa Bay Rays
Episode: 2026 Season Wrap-Up with Erik Neander
Freddie Peralta
Rays pitcher and American League Championship Series MVP
Tampa Bay Rays
Episode: 2026 Postgame ALCS Clinch Celebration
Ozzie Timmons
Rays assistant hitting coach and former player and coach with the Milwaukee Brewers
Tampa Bay Rays
Episode: 2026 Postgame ALCS Clinch Celebration
Kyle Snyder
Rays pitching coach
Tampa Bay Rays
Episode: 2026 Postgame ALCS Clinch Celebration
Ken Babby
Rays CEO
Tampa Bay Rays
Episode: 2026 Postgame ALCS Clinch Celebration
Patrick Zalupski
Managing partner of the Tampa Bay Rays
Tampa Bay Rays
Episode: 2026 Postgame ALCS Clinch Celebration
Cole Sulser
Rays right-handed pitcher
Tampa Bay Rays
Episode: 2026 Postgame ALCS Clinch Celebration
Chandler Simpson
Rays outfielder
Tampa Bay Rays
Episode: 2026 Postgame ALCS Clinch Celebration
Cam Boozer
Rays left-handed reliever who began the season with the Durham Bulls
Tampa Bay Rays
Episode: 2026 Postgame ALCS Clinch Celebration

Hosts

Chris Adams-Wall
Tampa Bay Rays radio host and reporter
Andy Freed
Tampa Bay Rays radio broadcaster
Neil Solondz
Tampa Bay Rays radio broadcaster

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 132 ratings
  • Hope the show improves

    Podcast Addict
    4
    Chemdude
    a year ago
  • Rays Up!

    Give them a listen. Very entertaining and great content about the Rays.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    PNW👍🏻
    United States2 years ago
  • Bias against the new stadium deal. Here to stay.

    Podcast Addict
    2
    Chemdude
    2 years ago
  • I used to love this podcast…

    Until they replaced Neil. He was such a good interviewer and had an encyclopedic knowledge about all things Rays. He’s great at asking questions because he’s so well researched and has a pulse on the organization. And he has relationships with a lot of the players and front office which made the interviews go smoothly. So it’s a shame that the new guy sounds like a college kid reading poorly crafted questions off of a notecard. Maybe he’ll get better with time, but Neil was perfect for this job ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Chelseafan0082627
    United States3 years ago
  • Dave Willis tribute

    A beautiful tribute to a man whose voice kept Rays baseball fans in the U.K. company into the early hours during the season.

    This podcast is always informative and entertaining. Today’s was emotional as a well.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TheWoodBoys
    United Kingdom4 years ago

Listeners Say

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Some longtime listeners praise Neil Solondz's research, interviewing and knowledge of the organization.
A few listeners criticize changes in hosting, describing newer interviews as less prepared or engaging.
Production quality draws occasional complaints, especially about poor audio on remote calls.
Listeners value the informative, entertaining team coverage and say it complements live games.
Interviews and team insights are recurring strengths for fans seeking updates beyond game broadcasts.

Chart Rankings

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Apple Podcasts
#213
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#127
United Kingdom/Sports/Baseball
Apple Podcasts
#68
France/Sports/Baseball
Apple Podcasts
#48
India/Sports/Baseball
Apple Podcasts
#71
Netherlands/Sports/Baseball
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#78
South Korea/Sports/Baseball

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

2026 Season Wrap-Up with Erik Neander
Q: What did you learn from winning two postseason rounds and playing a team that played similarly to you?
Neander says the season reinforced how much team connection matters, and that postseason experience and continued development can help the Rays build on their run.
2026 Season Wrap-Up with Erik Neander
Q: How do you balance a later start to the offseason with the uncertainty facing you, potentially starting in December?
Neander says the organization is focused on giving its players a productive offseason and preparing the returning core for 2027, while remaining ready to respond to whatever comes.
2026 Postgame ALCS Clinch Celebration
Q: What makes this bullpen as good as it is?
Cole Sulser points to its versatility, limiting free passes and relievers picking one another up in different situations.
2026 Postgame ALCS Clinch Celebration
Q: How were you guys able to beat the Cleveland Guardians, a team that's so similarly built to the Rays?
Ozzie Timmons says the Rays won by continuing to battle and relying on strong pitching and defense.
Liam Hicks & Ryan McCoy
Q: What was the most meaningful part of your journey to the Rays so far?
Ryan McCoy emphasizes the sense of belonging and how the Rays organization treats players from indie ball to the majors, which has accelerated his development and confidence.

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Weekly conversations and baseball analysis centered on the Tampa Bay Rays, from major-league performance and postseason strategy to the player-development system behind the roster. Chris Adams-Wall leads interviews with players, coaches, executives, analysts and minor-league staff, often drawing out personal stories alongside discussion of pitching, scouting, team culture and the season's defining decisions. Andy Freed and Neil Solondz contribute as veteran broadcast voices, particularly in game previews, postgame coverage and broader team analysis.

The mix of access and perspective is a distinguishing feature: listeners hear directly from players and decision-makers, as well as from people working across the Rays organization. Episodes su... more

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2. Freddie Peralta
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4. Kyle Snyder
5. Ken Babby
6. Patrick Zalupski
7. Cole Sulser
8. Chandler Simpson

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