Tampa Bay Rays Podcast

In episode 10, Neil meets up with Terry Marks, Chief Executive Officer at the St. Pete Arts Alliance. They discuss her passion for the arts, the importance of partnerships that help foster artistic growth and creative expression and what impact the development will have in the local arts community. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chris Adams-Wall is joined by Rays Spanish Broadcasters Ricardo Taveras & Enrique Oliu as well as Team Travel Director Chris Westmoreland. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chris Adams-Wall chats with Rays #1 prospect Junior Caminero & bench coach Rodney Linares about the Dominican Republic Trip & more! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

 In episode 9, Neil, Andy and Chris sit down with Tampa Bay Rays team presidents Matt Silverman and Brian Auld. Together, they address frequently asked questions submitted through Historic Gas Plant District email and social media channels. If you have a question you’d like to hear answered in a future episode, send it to historicgasplant@raysbaseball.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chris Adams-Wall is joined by Rays pitcher Tyler Alexander & #2 prospect Carson Williams on Countdown to Opening Day. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chris Adams-Wall is joined by Rays outfielder Josh Lowe & 3rd base coach Brady Williams on Countdown to Opening Day. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In episode 8, Andy sits down with Arminda Mata, President & CEO at Ybor City Museum Society and the Tampa Baseball Museum at the Al Lopez House. They discuss how baseball became so popular in the area, what it means to the community and why it's so important the team is here to stay. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chris Adams-Wall is joined by new Ray José Caballero to talk about joining the team & pitching coach Kyle Snyder on the 2024 rotation To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Countdown to Opening Day with Chris Adams-Wall To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In episode 7, Neil is joined by Zach Allee, Principal & Senior Architect at Populous. They discuss some unique opportunities to consider when building a new ballpark, what fans can expect and how it will bring the community together - even in the off-season. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Andy Freed, Neil Solondz & Chris Adams-Wall are joined by Erik Neander & Kevin Cash with a surprise visit from MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In episode 6, Neil talks to Hines Senior Managing Director Michael Harrison about the company’s history with the Rays, what expertise they bring to the project and their commitment to the advancement of the Historic Gas Plant District.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In episode 5, Neil sits down with Everald Colas, Founding Principle of Storyn Studio for Architecture. They discuss how learning about the past is helping to inform the design of the new Historic Gas Plant District, what we all can expect to see in the area and how it will bring the community together. For more information, visit: raysbaseball.com/heretostay  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In episode 4, Neil unpacks the Community Benefits Package with Anddrikk Frazier, President and CEO of Best Source Consulting. They dive into the $50 million dedicated to intentional equity initiatives including affordable housing, mentorships, employment opportunities and more associated with the development of the Historic Gas Plant District.  For more information, visit: raysbaseball.com/heretostay  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chris Adams-Wall is joined by Marc Topkin to discuss what to expect during Rays Spring Training, the 2024 MLB Hall of Fame Class and more! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In episode 3, Neil is joined by St. Petersburg Mayor Kenneth T. Welch. They discuss his strong connection to the Gas Plant Neighborhood, the important inclusions considered when reviewing proposals to develop the area and what aspects of the project he is most excited to bring to the community. For more information, visit: raysbaseball.com/heretostay  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chris Adams-Wall, Andy Freed & Neil Solondz discuss the Rays signing Naoyuki Uwasawa to a minor league contract & the arbitration process.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In episode 2, Neil is joined by Tim Nickens, a former journalist who serves as a communications consultant for clients including the Tampa Bay Rays. They discuss what fueled the community’s quest to pursue an MLB team in the 1980s, how the team got here and why it means so much that it’s here to stay.  For more information, visit: raysbaseball.com/heretostay  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chris Adams-Wall and MLB.com beat reporter Adam Berry discuss trading Luke Raley to the Mariners & Andrew Kittredge to the Cardinals.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Neil sits down with Ms. Gwendolyn Reese, President of the African American Heritage Association of St. Petersburg, to discuss the history of the Gas Plant Neighborhood and its importance regarding the development of the Historic Gas Plant District.   For more information, visit: raysbaseball.com/heretostay  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices