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“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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3/23/16: MLB.com Extras | Tampa Bay Rays 23.03.2016 9:12

The Rays took an historic trip to Cuba on to play the first MLB exhibition game since 1999. MLB.com's Alyson Footer caught up with Rays reporter Bill Chastain to find out what the game meant to the baseball community, who's primed to take over the closer role while Brad Boxberger returns from injury and where the Rays fit into the AL East. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adcho...

3/17/16: Countdown to Opening Day 17.03.2016 54:42

Dave and Andy chat with bench coach Tom Foley and Neil sits down with Steve Pearce on a St. Paddy's Day themed Countdown to Opening Day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

3/15/16: MLB.com Extras | Tampa Bay Rays 16.03.2016 11:33

How will the Rays starting rotation and bullpen shake out? MLB.com's Tim McMaster and Rays reporter Bill Chastain find out who's filling up the spots, whether or not James Loney will remain in Tampa and learn how the players feel about playing Cuba. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

3/15/16: This Week in Rays Baseball 15.03.2016 20:38

Logan Forsythe, Dana Eveland, Jonny Venters and Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

3/10/16: MLB.com Extras | Tampa Bay Rays 10.03.2016 10:22

The Rays are laser focused on their defense in 2016. MLB.com's Tim McMaster caught up with Rays reporter Bill Chastain to hear more about Steven Souza Jr.'s injury, Dan Johnson's knuckleball and why Steve Pearce could be a backup for Evan Longoria at third base. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

3/10/16: Countdown to Opening Day 10.03.2016 52:03

Logan Morrison and hitting coach Derek Shelton join the show to discuss Spring Training. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

3/8/16: This Week in Rays Baseball 08.03.2016 18:36

The Rays welcome back Dan Johnson, Marc Topkin with news and notes, while Neil chats with Curt Casali. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

3/3/16: Countdown to Opening Day 03.03.2016 51:08

Shortstop Brad Miller, coaches Stan Boroski and Jamie Nelson join the program. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

3/1/16: This Week in Rays Baseball 01.03.2016 17:44

Matt Andriese and Taylor Motter join Neil this week. Plus, an update from Rays camp from the best in the business, Marc Topkin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2/29/16: MLB.com Extras | Tampa Bay Rays 01.03.2016 4:02

Brad Boxberger's ready to bring the heat. Rays reporter Bill Chastain caught up with the recently named closer who talked about how he'll approach this season differently than last and why the bullpen's experience will be a key factor in the Rays' success. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2/25/16: Countdown to Opening Day 25.02.2016 54:08

2015 Rays MVP Logan Forsythe and pitching coach Jim Hickey joined Dave and Andy on Thursday's show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2/24/16: MLB.com Extras | Tampa Bay Rays 24.02.2016 6:59

Catcher Curt Casali knows nothing in life will be handed to him when it comes to baseball. Rays reporter Bill Chastain catches up with Casali to learn how far he's come behind the dish and how much confidence he has coming into camp this year, coming back from injury. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2/23/16: This Week in Rays Baseball 23.02.2016 22:06

Pitchers and catchers have reported, and Neil brings you notes from Port Charlotte, Fla., as Marc Topkin, Jaime Schultz and more hop aboard. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2/18/16: Countdown to Opening Day 18.02.2016 54:10

This week's show features two "Matt chats": president of baseball operations Matt Silverman and pitcher Matt Moore discuss the optimism heading into 2016. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2/17/16: MLB.com Extras | Tampa Bay Rays 18.02.2016 10:29

The Rays have an overflow of talent heading into Spring Training. MLB.com's Tim McMaster and Rays reporter Bill Chastain break down position battles in the outfield and at first base and whether or not James Loney will be in a Rays uniform on Opening Day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2/16/16: This Week in Rays Baseball 16.02.2016 21:44

Mat Moore, Corey Dickerson and Steve Pearce look forward to Spring Training, Rays Minor Leaguers win a title in Australia and a peek at the 2016 promo schedule. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2/11/16: Countdown to Opening Day 11.02.2016 54:15

Chris Archer and Kevin Cash join Dave Wills and Andy Freed for our first Countdown to Opening Day show on 620 WDAE and the Rays Radio Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2/10/16: MLB.com Extras | Tampa Bay Rays 11.02.2016 13:15

MLB.com's Tim McMaster and Rays reporter Bill Chastain talk about Steve Pearce and Corey Dickerson's early arrival in Florida and how the addition of Brad Miller, Logan Morrison and Danny Farquhar will help Tampa Bay succeed in 2016. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2/8/16: This Week in Rays Baseball 08.02.2016 20:22

Interviews from the Ted Williams Museum's HOF induction night, including Chris Archer, Dante Bichette and Alan Trammell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2/5/16: This Week in Rays Baseball 05.02.2016 15:26

Marc Topkin joins Neil to recap last week's trade and signing. Plus, learn about Play Ball Day and a free T-Ball clinic for parents and coaches. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2/3/16: MLB.com Extras | Tampa Bay Rays 04.02.2016 11:09

After the Corey Dickerson trade, do the Rays have too many outfielders? MLB.com's Tim McMaster and Rays reporter Bill Chastain examine Dickerson's place in Tampa Bay and also take a closer look at the 2016 Rays. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1/29/16: This Week in Rays Baseball 29.01.2016 25:47

Rays vice president of baseball operations Chaim Bloom discusses the trade for Corey Dickerson and the signing of Steve Pearce. Plus, we catch up with Dave Wills and Rays third baseman Charlie Montoyo. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1/27/16: MLB.com Extras | Tampa Bay Rays 28.01.2016 10:51

Can Steve Pearce ignite the Rays offense this season? Rays reporter Bill Chastain explains to MLB.com's Tim McMaster how Pearce could spark the bats and spotlight a few top prospects who could contribute this season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1/22/16: This Week in Rays Baseball 22.01.2016 24:28

Andy Freed discusses the reported Steve Pearce signing, Logan Forsythe's extension and the free-agent market. Also, more from the Rays Winter Development Program. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1/20/16: MLB.com Extras | Tampa Bay Rays 20.01.2016 10:48

Brad Miller's role in St. Petersburg is clear: he will be their starting shortstop. MLB.com's Tim McMaster checks in with Rays reporter Bill Chastain to spotlight Miller's move to the Rays and what a potential lineup could look like on Opening Day with Miller. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices