Tampa Bay Rays Podcast

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Owner Stuart Sternberg, president of baseball operations Matt Silverman and VP of ticket sales and marketing Brian Richeson join the show to discuss the Rays Winter Development Program and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Owner Stuart Sternberg, president of baseball operations Matt Silverman and VP of ticket sales and marketing Brian Richeson join the show to discuss the Rays Winter Development Program and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Neil chats Hall of Fame vote with Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times and Mitch Lukevics on the Minor League coaching announcements. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Rays aren't calling it quits just yet, but feel comfortable heading into Opening Day with the guys they've got. MLB.com's Tim McMaster and Rays reporter Bill Chastain discuss some options that could make an impact and spotlight catcher Curt Casali's future with the team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices