Tampa Bay Rays Podcast

For Blake Snell, it's not too much to expect the moon from him. MLB.com's Tim McMaster and Rays reporter Bill Chastain talk about expectations for his second start and how Evan Longoria and Logan Morrison got their groove back. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Neil Solondz chats with the Rays' 2016 Draft picks and Chase Whitley and Jonny Venters, who are two pitchers on the road to recovery from Tommy John surgery. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Rays are currently riding a four-game winning streak behind the AL Player of the Week, Evan Longoria. MLB.com's Tim McMaster talks with Rays reporter Bill Chastain about how the team, despite the numerous injuries they've suffered, is finding ways to win. They also break down the philosophy the Rays have in the 2016 MLB Draft and what to expect this year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visi...

Mikie Mahtook is this week's featured guest. Plus, Neil catches up with 2015 Draft picks Garrett Whitley and Chris Betts and looks ahead to the upcoming Draft with Rob Metzler and Jonathan Mayo. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Rays' starting pitching staff is starting to find its groove. MLB.com's Tim McMaster caught up with Rays reporter Bill Chastain to discuss how the team is improving overall, find out what the return of Brad Boxberger means for their future success and take a look ahead to the series vs. the Royals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Taylor Motter, Tyler Sturdevant, Ryan Garton, Brian Anderson of Fox Sports Sun and Soot Zimmer join this week's show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After losing Kevin Kiermaier to injury, how will the Rays make adjustments in the outfield? MLB.com's Tim McMaster and Rays reporter Bill Chastain discuss why Mikie Mahtook could help ease the blow, spotlight Jake Odorizzi's five scoreless innings and first Major League hit and preview the upcoming series against the Yankees. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alex Cobb, Grant Balfour, Stephen Vogt, Doug Waechter of Fox Sports Sun and more join this week's program. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How impactful could the Rays series with the Blue Jays be to each club's future success? MLB.com's Tim McMaster caught up with Rays reporter Bill Chastain to spotlight the series North of the border, what Tampa Bay expects from Taylor Motter and his golden locks, and whether or not Brad Boxberger's rehab is on schedule. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Neil Solondz reviews the past week and chats with Charlie Montoyo, Matt Andriese and several former Rays baseball players. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Rays are sitting .500 on the season but can improve with runners in scoring position. MLB.com's Tim McMaster caught up with Rays reporter Bill Chastain to find out whether or not Logan Forsythe will be ready Tuesday and break down the platoon situation at first base with Logan Morrison and Steve Pearce. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our Mother's Day edition of This Week in Rays Baseball with Erasmo Ramirez, Rays SVP Melanie Lenz, multiple Dodgers with Rays' ties and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jake Odorizzi is still winless in 2016. MLB.com's Matt Waymire caught up with Rays reporter Bill Chastain to spotlight the right-hander and his low ERA, take a closer look at battery mates Curt Casali and Chris Archer, and whether or not Casali can be credited for Archer's bounceback. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Steven Souza Jr., Stu Sternberg, Joey Rickard, Bill Shaikin and more join Neil Solondz this week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

MLB.com's Matt Waymire caught up with Rays reporter Bill Chastain to take a closer look at Steven Souza's struggles, Drew Smyly's performance and spotlight Blake Snell's Major League debut. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Neil catches up with Brad Boxberger, Andy Sonnanstine, Durham manager Jared Sandberg, Eddie Encina of the Baltimore Sun and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Rays are starting to head in the right direction. MLB.com's Tim McMaster caught up with Rays reporter Bill Chastain to spotlight Matt Moore's strong outing, Erasmo Ramirez's efficient performance working back to starter strength and whether or not there's reason to worry about Logan Morrison's offense. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Desmond Jennings, Brian Anderson of Fox Sports Sun, Chris Sale and many more join Neil Solondz this week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After a tough start to 2016, the Rays are ready to redeem themselves against the Indians and White Sox. MLB.com's Tim McMaster catches up with Rays reporter Bill Chastain to see how the team will bounce back, where Erasmo Ramirez will fit into the picture once the season settles down and how the Rays can turn their bats around. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The first show of 2016 features Kevin Kiermaier, Stu Sternberg, Brian Auld, Marc Topkin and Rays wives Anna Boxberger and Ally Forsythe. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Corey Dickerson's power in the opening week is a strong sign for Tampa Bay. MLB.com's Tim McMaster talks with Rays reporter Bill Chastain to hear a few keys to success for the Rays, including keeping the offense aggressive and Brad Miller consistent at shortstop. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Take a look at the 2016 Rays roster with Matt Silverman, an exclusive brew from Green Bench Brewing and look back at the trip to Cuba. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Evan Longoria and Kevin Cash put a bow on Spring Training as we close in on Opening Day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are the Rays ready to name a starting catcher? MLB.com's Tim McMaster and Rays reporter Bill Chastain try to sort through the three viable options behind the plate, whether or not James Loney will start the season in TB, and make a few bold predictions for 2016. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Evan Longoria, Rene Rivera, Desmond Jennings and Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times share their experiences from the Rays trip to Cuba Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices