Rays The Roof: A Tampa Bay Rays Podcast
261 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 23 hours ago - ★★★★★ - 14 ratingsBringing the excitement of Tampa Bay Rays baseball to your headphones with your hosts: Alex Murphy, Evan Gibson and Evan Lynch!
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Episodes
The Dog Days of April (RTR Ep. 173)
April 18, 2024 22:22 - 54 minutes - 40.8 MBThe Rays just wrapped up a winning homestand at the Trop, though when we recorded this, they had just suffered a tough 5-4 loss against the Los Angeles Angels on Wednesday. Luckily, we had some good vibes to talk about thanks to Makenzie Cann and her 13-year old golden retriever, Raffi, who has taken over the Tampa Bay sports sphere after shooting their shot with the Rays to get to Sunday's 'Bark in the Park' game. Thanks so much for listening! You can follow RTR on social media @RaysTheR...
West Coast Success & A New Rays Docuseries (RTR Ep. 172)
April 13, 2024 16:46 - 1 hour - 56.4 MBThe Rays are back at America's Ballpark for the next week, starting things out on Friday night with a 2-1 win over the San Francisco Giants. Two-straight weeks of games against West Coast opponents, and so far, the Rays are 5-2. We talk about the past road trip, this current homestand, and have a talk with a new Rays creator in the midst of creating a nearly four-hour long docuseries about the franchise on this latest episode of the podcast. Thanks so much for listening! You can follow RT...
Rays The Roof Episode 171: Welcome to Opening Week w/ Neil Solondz
April 04, 2024 20:38 - 1 hour - 48.1 MBThe 2024 season has officially started for the Tampa Bay Rays, going 3-4 in their first homestand of the season against the Toronto Blue Jays and Texas Rangers. We welcomed on Rays Radio broadcaster Neil Solondz to give his thoughts about the opening week of play and what he's looking forward to most this season. A big thanks to Neil for coming on and be sure to listen to Rays Radio all season long! Thanks so much for listening! You can follow RTR on social media @RaysTheRoofTB and be sur...
Welcome to Opening Week w/ Neil Solondz (RTR Ep. 171)
April 04, 2024 20:38 - 1 hour - 48.1 MBThe 2024 season has officially started for the Tampa Bay Rays, going 3-4 in their first homestand of the season against the Toronto Blue Jays and Texas Rangers. We welcomed on Rays Radio broadcaster Neil Solondz to give his thoughts about the opening week of play and what he's looking forward to most this season. A big thanks to Neil for coming on and be sure to listen to Rays Radio all season long! Thanks so much for listening! You can follow RTR on social media @RaysTheRoofTB and be sure s...
2024 Season Preview w/ Tricia Whitaker (RTR Ep. 170)
March 28, 2024 03:04 - 1 hour - 47 MBThe 2024 Tampa Bay Rays season begins NOW. Opening Day is here and we've never been happier to discuss the future of this team and what's to come this season. Who better to have on to talk about that than Bally Sports Rays' Tricia Whitaker! We're so thankful to her for coming on during what has been such a busy week! Thanks so much for listening! You can follow RTR on social media @RaysTheRoofTB and be sure subscribe to the podcast! Don't forget about our affiliate links to help us our an...
Spring Training Analysis w/ MLB.com's Adam Berry (RTR Ep. 169)
March 16, 2024 17:35 - 31 minutes - 23.3 MBFor the first time in a WHILE, Rays MLB.com reporter Adam Berry joins the podcast to talk about his observations of Rays Spring Training, from pitching to position battles and much more! A big thanks to Adam for coming on the podcast! Thanks so much for listening! You can follow RTR on social media @RaysTheRoofTB and be sure subscribe to the podcast! Don't forget about our affiliate links to help us our and save yourself money! Save using code RAYSTHEROOF for $20 off your first SeatGeek pu...
Dominican Republic Series Bound (RTR Ep. 168)
March 14, 2024 15:29 - 36 minutes - 26.4 MBThe Rays are headed to the Dominican Republic for the Dominican Republic Series against the Boston Red Sox this weekend and we speak about that, plus a chat about the first two weeks of spring training and much, much more! We also had the opportunity to have on our very own Elijah Flewellen for the pod! Be sure to follow him on social media at @Flewellen727! Thanks so much for listening! You can follow RTR on social media @RaysTheRoofTB and be sure subscribe to the podcast! Don't forget a...
Bienvenidos a República Dominicana (RTR Ep. 168)
March 09, 2024 21:07 - 36 minutes - 26.4 MBThe Rays are headed to the Dominican Republic for the Dominican Republic Series against the Boston Red Sox this weekend and we speak about that, plus a chat about the first two weeks of spring training and much, much more! We also had the opportunity to have on our very own Elijah Flewellen for the pod! Be sure to follow him on social media at @Flewellen727! Thanks so much for listening! You can follow RTR on social media @RaysTheRoofTB and be sure subscribe to the podcast! Don't forget a...
Spring Training in Port Charlotte is BACK (RTR Ep. 167)
February 27, 2024 16:47 - 1 hour - 43.2 MBStop the presses! Spring training is finally here, which means Tampa Bay Rays baseball has returned in 2024, and for the first time, uninterrupted since 2019, they're back at Charlotte Sports Park. We talked about the return to baseball for the Rays, what we've seen through the first few games of the spring and some other transactions that have happened throughout the baseball world on this latest episode of the pod! Thanks so much for listening! You can follow RTR on social media @RaysThe...
Maton, Chang and Rosario, Oh My! (RTR Ep. 166)
February 21, 2024 20:22 - 1 hour - 48.4 MBThree new signings, pitchers and catchers reporting, ugly jerseys, new hats and arguably the biggest Rays Fan Fest turnout ever. We had a lot to discuss on this latest episode of the podcast, so enjoy! We also announced a new sponsor joining the party this season: 1771 Designs! Make sure to use code 'RaysTheRoof' at checkout for 15% off your order, anytime, anywhere! Thanks so much for listening! You can follow RTR on social media @RaysTheRoofTB and subscribe to the podcast! Also, be sure ...
February is Here w/ DRaysBay EIC Danny Russell (RTR Ep. 165)
February 03, 2024 00:12 - 1 hour - 64.6 MBThe month of February is here, which means Tampa Bay Rays baseball will be played this month. However, there's still plenty to talk about ahead of pitchers and catchers reporting to Port Charlotte. We welcomed DRaysBay editor-in-chief Danny Russell to talk prospects, AL East rivals and more. A big thanks to Danny for coming on and be sure to follow him and DRB on social media and at draysbay.com Thanks so much for listening and be sure to follow RTR on social media @RaysTheRoofTB and subsc...
Uwasawa, Fan Fest & Top 100 Prospects w/ Brian Menéndez (RTR Ep. 164)
January 20, 2024 22:14 - 58 minutes - 54.4 MBIt's been way too damn long since we've had former DRaysBay writer and current FiveThirtyEight/Baseball Prospectus contributor Brian Menéndez on the podcast, but he returns to talk about a plethora of Rays topics, including Fan Fest, the release of Baseball America's Top 100 prospect list and Naoyuki Uwasawa signing with the org. Thanks so much for listening and be sure to follow RTR on social media @RaysTheRoofTB and subscribe to the podcast! Be sure to use our SeatGeek and In The Clutch a...
A Wild Friday in Raysdom w/ Sports Talk Florida's Steve Kinsella (RTR Ep. 163)
January 07, 2024 16:47 - 1 hour - 59.3 MBWe have a first-time guest on the podcast for our first podcast of the year! Sports Talk Florida's Steve Kinsella came on to discuss Friday's pair of trades for the Rays and what the current 2024 roster is shaking up to be. Later in the podcast, we discuss the Wander Franco situation and how it's looking more unlikely by the day that he'll play baseball ever again. Thanks so much for listening and be sure to follow RTR on social media @RaysTheRoofTB and subscribe to the podcast! Be sure to...
Glasnow & Margot Are Headed to LA (RTR Ep. 162)
December 20, 2023 23:30 - 1 hour - 59.3 MBThe title of this episode is 100% true. Tyler Glasnow and Manny Margot are headed to the Los Angeles Dodgers as part of a blockbuster deal that sends Ryan Pepiot and Jonny DeLuca to the Rays. We discuss that and more with DRaysBay Senior Writer Darby Robinson, a multi-time guest on the podcast who was a delight to talk to. Thanks so much for listening and be sure to follow RTR on social media @RaysTheRoofTB and subscribe to the podcast! Be sure to use our SeatGeek and In The Clutch affili...
2023 Winter Meetings Preview w/ Bally Sports's Ryan Bass (RTR Ep. 161)
December 02, 2023 18:12 - 42 minutes - 38.9 MBWell well well, the 2023 Winter Meetings are quite literally right around the corner, starting up this weekend in the Music City, Nashville, Tennessee. With the rumors surrounding the Tampa Bay Rays right now, we're expecting quite the few days of action going on, and who better to bring on to talk about it than Bally Sports Sun's Ryan Bass! Thanks so much for listening and be sure to follow RTR on social media @RaysTheRoofTB and subscribe to the podcast! Be sure to use our SeatGeek and I...
Rays Offseason Vibes are Officially Here (RTR Ep. 160)
November 27, 2023 21:45 - 57 minutes - 52.9 MBThe World Series is over. Awards season has wrapped up. That can only mean one thing: the offseason for Major League Baseball has arrived. The Rays have already made some moves here and there, mostly small acquisitions, but with GM Peter Bendix now in Miami, a new era of front office moves is once again here. We talk about all of that and more on this latest episode of Rays The Roof, our first true offseason episode this offseason. Thanks so much for listening and be sure to follow RTR on s...
The Warning Signs Were There (RTR Ep. 159)
November 01, 2023 23:00 - 1 hour - 64 MBThe title of the episode says it all. There were warning signs for days, weeks, even months with the Tampa Bay Rays this season, and while we wanted to see it out, holding hope, the season came to a crash landing in the Wild Card Series, getting swept by the Texas Rangers at home. We discuss what was an incredibly successful season with an all too familiar end on this latest episode of Rays The Roof. Thanks so much for listening and be sure to follow RTR on social media @RaysTheRoofTB and ...
Rays Game 1 Wild Card Series Recap (RTR Ep. 158)
October 04, 2023 16:56 - 35 minutes - 33 MBThat game was atrocious. What a worse way to introduce the baseball world to the 2023 Tampa Bay Rays on a postseason stage than with what happened on Tuesday at Tropicana Field. We talk about whatever performance the Rays decided to give on the field in our instant reaction podcast following Game 1 of the American League Wild Card Series. Thanks so much for listening and be sure to follow RTR on social media @RaysTheRoofTB and subscribe to the podcast! Be sure to use our SeatGeek and In The...
RTR'S AL Wild Card Preview (RTR Ep. 157)
October 03, 2023 17:29 - 1 hour - 71.7 MBThe American League Wild Card Series is here and boy do we have a big boy of a podcast to deliver to you! We had on Greg Harvey, AKA Between The Numbers on Twitter, back on the podcast to talk about the Rays and more about the playoffs! A big thanks to Greg and be sure to follow him on social media! Thanks so much for listening and be sure to follow RTR on social media @RaysTheRoofTB and subscribe to the podcast! Be sure to use our SeatGeek and In The Clutch affiliate links to save yourself...
Poppin' Bottles At Fenway (RTR Ep. 156)
September 29, 2023 20:37 - 51 minutes - 48 MBThe Tampa Bay Rays have officially let the champagne flow a bit later than a lot of people thought, but guess what, baseball is weird, the Rays are weird, and it makes it all the better knowing that the Rays would do something different, something unique when it comes to postseason celebrations. We welcome on WTSP Sports Director Evan Closky to talk about the most recent series, the upcoming AL Wild Card series, and the recent stadium news, plus more on this latest episode of Rays The Roof. ...
Poppin' Bottles At Fenway w/ WTSP's Evan Closky (RTR Ep. 156)
September 29, 2023 20:37 - 51 minutes - 48 MBThe Tampa Bay Rays have officially let the champagne flow a bit later than a lot of people thought, but guess what, baseball is weird, the Rays are weird, and it makes it all the better knowing that the Rays would do something different, something unique when it comes to postseason celebrations. We welcome on WTSP Sports Director Evan Closky to talk about the most recent series, the upcoming AL Wild Card series, and the recent stadium news, plus more on this latest episode of Rays The Roof. ...
Junior Caminero is Here (RTR Ep. 155)
September 26, 2023 21:23 - 47 minutes - 44.3 MBThe final homestand for the Tampa Bay Rays might not have gone the way that we would have wanted as Rays fans, but one thing that took us by surprise on Thursday was the call-up of top prospect Junior Caminero from Double-A Montgomery. We talk about Junior's debut and what's next for the Rays in this latest episode of Rays The Roof. Thanks so much for listening and be sure to follow RTR on social media @RaysTheRoofTB and subscribe to the podcast! Be sure to use our SeatGeek and In The Clutc...
The Rays Have A New Stadium...Hopefully (RTR Ep. 154)
September 19, 2023 20:33 - 1 hour - 69.2 MBHoly crap, nearly two decades of waiting is over as the Tampa Bay Rays have announced a new stadium deal with the City of St. Petersburg on the existing Tropicana Field site to be built by the beginning of the 2028 season. We brought on Steve Carney, multi-time guest of the podcast and the man behind St. Pete Nine, to talk about what this means for the Rays, for St. Pete, and for baseball in the Tampa Bay region moving forward. Thanks so much for listening and be sure to follow RTR on socia...
Rays. Orioles. Must-Watch Baseball (RTR Ep. 153)
September 14, 2023 20:32 - 40 minutes - 37.3 MBSimply put, this is the biggest series of the season. Rays. Orioles. Four games at Camden Yards with just two games separating the two teams in the AL East. The Rays' four-best pitchers against the best arms from the O's. It's what you want. It's what you crave, and it expects to be fantastic baseball. We talk about that and more on this latest episode of Rays The Roof. Thanks so much for listening and be sure to follow RTR on social media @RaysTheRoofTB and subscribe to the podcast! Be sur...
September is Here, But Are The Rays? (RTR Ep. 152)
September 05, 2023 21:55 - 38 minutes - 35.9 MBRough times for the Rays are here since the beginning of September, having lost three of four with a seven-game home stand at America's Ballpark underway. Two more games are left against the Boston Red Sox before a crucial four-game series against the Seattle Mariners. We talk about the recent form of the Rays and a look to the rest of the Boston series on this latest episode of Rays The Roof. Thanks so much for listening and be sure to follow RTR on social media @RaysTheRoofTB and subscr...
The Wild World of Rays Baseball (RTR Ep. 151)
August 18, 2023 23:08 - 1 hour - 82.2 MBIt's safe to say a lot has happened since we last recorded an episode of the podcast. Some for the better and definitely some for the worse, so we tried to do what we could to cram all of that into one singular episode to showcase to you. Thanks so much for listening and be sure to follow RTR on social media @RaysTheRoofTB and subscribe to the podcast! Be sure to use our SeatGeek and In The Clutch affiliate links to save yourself money. Code RAYSTHEROOF gets you $20 off your first SeatGe...
Rays The Roof's 150th Episode!
July 28, 2023 22:15 - 1 hour - 68.7 MBIt's crazy to think this podcast that we started on a whim back in 2020 is now at 150 episodes as of today. That's a testament to all of you for your support, past, present or future. We appreciate everything and we're excited to have reached this milestone! This podcast talks about the Orioles/Marlins series and gives a look forward to this weekend's series against the Houston Astros. Thanks so much for listening and be sure to follow RTR on social media @RaysTheRoofTB and subscribe to th...
Baltimore is Closer Than it Appears (RTR Ep. 149)
July 20, 2023 22:17 - 1 hour - 69.8 MBA win in their series finale against the Atlanta Braves was just what the Braves needed. Add on an extra boost from the All-Star Game in Seattle, and it seemed like the perfect momentum swing...for two games that is. Since their first two wins against the Royals, the Rays have lost four-straight, including being swept against the Rangers. Now, the Rays and Orioles are tied atop the AL East, making this weekend's four games series all the more important. Thanks so much for listening and be s...
The Rays Need The All-Star Break (RTR Ep. 148)
July 06, 2023 21:08 - 1 hour - 58.5 MBTalk about a better time for the All-Star break to come. The Rays are in desperate need of a respite going into next week, having lost a season-high four-straight games with the potential of getting swept by the Phillies on Thursday night. We discuss this current rough patch for the Rays, plus talk about some recent ASG news, injury updates, and a look forward to a series between the two best teams in baseball this weekend at America's Ballpark. Thanks so much for listening and be sure to...
Turbulent Times in June (RTR Ep. 147)
June 23, 2023 22:45 - 1 hour - 60.9 MBIt has not been an easy last 10 games for the Rays, who went 3-4 on their West Coast road trip and are 4-6 overall in that 10-game span. They look to turn the corner, retaining the best record in the AL East and all of baseball this weekend, with three games left in their four-game set against the Kansas City Royals. Thanks so much for listening and be sure to follow RTR on social media @RaysTheRoofTB and subscribe to the podcast! Be sure to use our SeatGeek and In The Clutch affiliate link...
Beat the Best to Be the Best (RTR Ep. 146)
June 13, 2023 00:59 - 1 hour - 58.4 MBIt's been a bit since our last episode, but we have a good one in store for you today, coming off the heels of a massive series win against the Rangers at home. The Rays continue to cook, and next up for them is the Oakland Athletics for a four-game series in Oakland to begin the week. We talk about that, plus some Rays news across the board and more on this latest episode of Rays The Roof! Thanks so much for listening and be sure to follow RTR on social media @RaysTheRoofTB and subscribe t...
There's No Place Like Dome w/ Tricia Whitaker (RTR Ep. 145)
May 23, 2023 21:01 - 56 minutes - 52.7 MBWe welcome back Bally Sports Sun/Apple TV+ sideline reporter Tricia Whitaker for a third time on the podcast and what a better time to have her on! Tyler Glasnow is set to return this weekend, Willy Adames, Mike Brosseau and Kevin Kiermaier have made their returns to the Trop, and the Rays keep on winning! Thanks so much for listening and be sure to follow RTR on social media @RaysTheRoofTB and subscribe to the podcast! As always, Rays Up!
There's No Place Like Dome w/ Tricia Whitaker of Bally Sports (RTR Ep. 145)
May 23, 2023 21:01 - 56 minutes - 52.7 MBWe welcome back Bally Sports Sun/Apple TV+ sideline reporter Tricia Whitaker for a third time on the podcast and what a better time to have her on! Tyler Glasnow is set to return this weekend, Willy Adames, Mike Brosseau and Kevin Kiermaier have made their returns to the Trop, and the Rays keep on winning! Thanks so much for listening and be sure to follow RTR on social media @RaysTheRoofTB and subscribe to the podcast! As always, Rays Up!
A Rough Time in the Big Apple (RTR Ep. 144)
May 20, 2023 17:24 - 50 minutes - 46.9 MBLet's just pretend the Rays never played in New York this season because this last week has been a difficult one. The Rays finish the road trip with a 3-4 record in New York, but hopefully, the good vibes will come back as they head to the Trop for a 10-game homestand. We talk about all of that and more on this latest episode of Rays The Roof. Thanks so much for listening and be sure to follow RTR on social media @RaysTheRoofTB and subscribe to the podcast! As always, Rays Up!
First to 30 (RTR Ep. 143)
May 12, 2023 18:59 - 1 hour - 68.9 MBThe Tampa Bay Rays are the first team in baseball to reach 30 wins, just the second time in franchise history the Rays have been the first team in MLB to get to 30 first. There's still three games left in the Bronx, but we recap a wild home series against the Yankees, plus a tough three-game set in Baltimore on this latest episode of Rays The Roof. Thanks so much for listening and be sure to follow RTR on social media @RaysTheRoofTB and subscribe to the podcast! As always, Rays Up!
Rays Are First to 30 Wins (RTR Ep. 143)
May 12, 2023 18:59 - 1 hour - 68.9 MBThe Tampa Bay Rays are the first team in baseball to reach 30 wins, just the second time in franchise history the Rays have been the first team in MLB to get to 30 first. There's still three games left in the Bronx, but we recap a wild home series against the Yankees, plus a tough three-game set in Baltimore on this latest episode of Rays The Roof. Thanks so much for listening and be sure to follow RTR on social media @RaysTheRoofTB and subscribe to the podcast! As always, Rays Up!
The Pirates Walk The Plank (RTR Ep. 142)
May 05, 2023 21:19 - 1 hour - 64.6 MBThe Rays are back at America's Ballpark this week and home cookin' is in the cards after a sweep of the Pittsburgh Pirates. Now, the Rays host their AL East rival, the New York Yankees, for a weekend set in front of what should be some big time crowds at the Trop. We talk about Pittsburgh, New York, and take a trip back to the Windy City for a look at the White Sox series on this latest episode of Rays The Roof. Thanks so much for listening and be sure to follow RTR on social media @RaysThe...
Lone Star Letdown (RTR Ep. 141)
April 27, 2023 21:49 - 49 minutes - 45.4 MBThe Houston Astros came to down and just like how they stole signs back in 2017, they stole the mojo of the Rays at home, taking two of three at America's Ballpark. Houston is the real deal and the Rays are now 2-4 against contenders this season. We talk about this recent slide ahead of Tampa Bay's four-game road trip to Chicago this weekend. Thanks so much for listening and be sure to follow RTR on social media @RaysTheRoofTB and subscribe to the podcast! As always, Rays Up!
No Longer Unbeaten, But Still On Fire (RTR Ep. 140)
April 21, 2023 22:44 - 56 minutes - 52.5 MBThe magical 13-0 start to the season for the Tampa Bay Rays is over, but 16-3 is still a pretty good start. We talk about the last two series and some revenge had in Cincinnati before looking forward to this weekend, back at America's Ballpark, with the Chicago White Sox coming in. Thanks so much for listening and be sure to follow RTR on social media @RaysTheRoofTB and subscribe to the podcast! As always, Rays Up!
A Baker's Dozen (RTR Ep. 139)
April 14, 2023 22:08 - 1 hour - 69.7 MBThe Tampa Bay Rays are now 13-0. THIRTEEN AND ZERO. They've tied the modern day MLB record for the best start to a season following a four-game sweep of the Boston Red Sox. We don't know to process this, but we're going to enjoy this as much as we can. Thanks so much for listening and be sure to follow RTR on social media @RaysTheRoofTB and subscribe to the podcast! As always, Rays Up!
The Rays are 9-0 w/ Bally Sports's Ryan Bass (RTR Ep. 138)
April 10, 2023 19:18 - 1 hour - 56.8 MBYou are not reading that title incorrectly. The Tampa Bay Rays remain the lone undefeated team in MLB and have done so in a dominant fashion not seen by baseball fans in decades, even more than a century. We welcomed on Bally Sports Rays sideline reporter Ryan Bass to talk about this historic start as he begins his second season with the team. Be sure to follow Ryan on social media and look out for him at games this season. Thanks so much for listening and be sure to follow RTR on social ...
A Clean Sweep to Begin 2023 (RTR Ep. 137)
April 07, 2023 22:21 - 1 hour - 71.7 MBYour Tampa Bay Rays are 6-0 and chaos has ensued amongst the Rays community in the best way possible. We recapped it all in two separate podcasts that we did our best to splice together. If it sounds wonky at times, we do apologize, but hopefully, all turned out great! Thanks so much for listening and be sure to follow RTR on social media @RaysTheRoofTB and subscribe to the podcast! As always, Rays Up!
RTR's 2023 Rays Season Preview (RTR Ep. 136)
March 30, 2023 15:23 - 1 hour - 59.2 MBIT IS HERE Do not scratch your eyes. Opening Day is officially here and we're here to bring you another season preview podcast, this time, the 2023 edition! Make sure to give us your predictions and we hope you're as excited about the 2023 MLB season as we are! Thanks so much for listening and be sure to follow RTR on social media @RaysTheRoofTB and subscribe to the podcast! As always, Rays Up!
Viva La Randy (RTR Ep. 135)
March 27, 2023 20:45 - 36 minutes - 33.9 MBRandy Arozarena stole the show at the World Baseball Classic for Team Mexico, showing just why playoff Randy is a force to be reckoned with on any stage. We talk about Randy, the WBC as a whole and general excitement for baseball with Opening Day coming up quickly! Thanks so much for listening and be sure to follow RTR on social media @RaysTheRoofTB and subscribe to the podcast! As always, Rays Up!
Remembering Dave Wills w/ Neil Solondz & Andy Freed (RTR Ep. 134)
March 20, 2023 22:04 - 1 hour - 59.7 MBIt's been two weeks or so since the passing of longtime Rays radio broadcaster Dave Wills and we wanted to honor him in the best way we knew how. To do so, we invited on Dave's broadcasting partner on Rays Radio since 2005, Andy Freed, and longtime pre & postgame host and new play-by-play commentator Neil Solondz onto the podcast to talk about Dave and the impact that he had on the Rays and baseball community. We appreciate both Andy and Neil for coming on to talk about Dave and we send not...
Spring Training Games Begin w/ WTSP's Evan Clotsky (RTR Ep. 133)
March 05, 2023 18:22 - 1 hour - 65.4 MBThe Rays are back at it for spring training, having played their first few games already between both the ESPN Wide World of Sports complex and now at Tropicana Field. We welcomed on WTSP's Sports Director, Evan Clotsky, to talk about what he's seen up close and in person, plus more about what to expect with the Rays in this unique spring training situation leading up to the regular season on March 30. Make sure to follow Evan and WTSP on social media and thanks so much to him for coming o...
RTR Celebrates Black History Month w/ NLBM President Bob Kendrick (RTR Ep. 132)
February 22, 2023 18:44 - 50 minutes - 46.4 MBWe're incredibly honored and grateful to have had the privilege of talking with the President and Director of the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum, Bob Kendrick, as we celebrate Black History Month here at Rays The Roof. Bob is an incredible person, a great curator of history, and to have been able to talk with him was truly an honor. Make sure to follow Bob on social media @nlbmprez and the NLBM @NLBMuseumKC. Get out to Kansas City and find some time to visit because it will be worth your wh...
RTR's College Softball Preview (RTR Ep. 131)
February 17, 2023 16:08 - 43 minutes - 40.5 MBWe like doing things big here at Rays The Roof, so for our college softball preview podcast, we went out and got the best pitcher in college softball last season. Lucky enough, she's right in our backyard in Georgia Corrick, a legend and current graduate assistant at the University of South Florida. We thank Georgina so much for coming on the podcast and talking to us about her career and what's to come! Thanks so much for listening and be sure to follow RTR on social media @RaysTheRoofTB a...
RTR's 2023 College Baseball Preview (RTR Ep. 130)
February 10, 2023 18:12 - 1 hour - 58.9 MBCollege baseball season is upon us and it's time to show some love to two fantastic baseball programs in the Tampa Bay area! We had on University of Tampa head coach Joe Urso and University of South Florida head coach Billy Mohl to talk about the college scene in the area and give a bit of insight to their teams this season. A big thanks to both of them for coming on and be sure to head over to watch both this season! Thanks so much for listening and be sure to follow RTR on social media @...
Mayor Welch Makes His Pick w/ St. Pete Nine's Steve Carney (RTR Ep. 129)
January 31, 2023 21:08 - 55 minutes - 51.4 MBSt. Pete Mayor Ken Welch had his State of the City address on Monday where he announced his pick for the redevelopment of the site of which Tropicana Field sits on, giving his good graces to the Rays/Hines joint project as things hopefully are looking forward toward finding a new, permanent home for the Rays in Tampa Bay. We had on St. Pete Nine's Steve Carney to talk about the events of Monday and talk about what a potential stadium/stadium district in St. Pete might look like in the fore...