This podcast completes our interviews done during both our series down in Tampa and this past weekend in Baltimore as we added a few special guests to the mix. More than 40 minutes of interview content for you from some of the best personalities in Rays and baseball media coming your way! Interview Time Stamps 3:16 - Steve Kinsella (Sports Talk Florida) 9:38 - Ethan Penn (Running From The OPS) 15:02 - Andy Freed & Neil Solondz (Rays Radio) 27:08 - Carlos Pena (Former Rays INF/DH & curren...
Jul 02, 2025•45 min•Season 1Ep. 227
The title says it all. We spent a wild weekend in Tampa, exploring the sights, the sounds and everything else surrounding the 2025 Tampa Bay Rays at Steinbrenner Field. This episode features interviews from Rays players Jake Mangum, Jose Caballero and Kameron Misner, Detroit Tigers first baseman Spencer Torkelson and key Rays staff Warren Hypes and Joe Clatch. Really enjoyed talking with everyone, but this is far from our last episode from the past week at hand. There's more coming over the week...
Jun 27, 2025•42 min•Season 1Ep. 226
Well, as we've seen one too many times, MLB's oldest park is not so kind to the Tampa Bay Rays as the Boston Red Sox took two of three, setting up one of the most important series of the season in Queens against the Mets. Thanks so much for listening! You can follow RTR on social media @RaysTheRoofTB and be sure subscribe to the podcast! A big shout out to our partners, SeatGeek, In The Clutch and JKS Prints! Use code RAYSTHEROOF for $20 off your first SeatGeek purchase, 10% off anytime with In ...
Jun 13, 2025•37 min•Season 1Ep. 225
We welcomed on friend of the podcast Jake AKA @TBRaysCentral on Twitter to give his thoughts about the surging Rays, a successful home stand in Tampa and the upcoming road trip, starting tonight in Boston. Thanks so much for listening! You can follow RTR on social media @RaysTheRoofTB and be sure subscribe to the podcast! A big shout out to our partners, SeatGeek, In The Clutch and JKS Prints! Use code RAYSTHEROOF for $20 off your first SeatGeek purchase, 10% off anytime with In The Clutch &...
Jun 09, 2025•1 hr 8 min•Season 1Ep. 224
The Rays have continued their hot streak as of lately, having won nine of their last 13 games and now sitting above the .500 mark as they return back home to Tampa after a four-game road trip in Houston. Tampa Bay split their series in Houston...and also sent rookie OF Chandler Simpson down to Triple-A Durham. We talk about that and more on this latest episode of the podcast. Thanks so much for listening! You can follow RTR on social media @RaysTheRoofTB and be sure subscribe to the podcast! A b...
Jun 04, 2025•1 hr 6 min
Talk about some great catches out in the stands this past series against the Twins! We were lucky enough to speak with both home run catchers, Shea VanScoter and Matt Cedola, to discuss their experiences at the ballpark and time in the spotlight! Thanks so much for listening! You can follow RTR on social media @RaysTheRoofTB and be sure subscribe to the podcast! A big shout out to our partners, SeatGeek, In The Clutch and JKS Prints! Use code RAYSTHEROOF for $20 off your first SeatGeek purchase,...
May 29, 2025•1 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 222
We took a break from talking about the Rays this week to talk about the official (and unofficial) retirement of franchise legend Evan Longoria, who will sign a one-day contract in June to retire as a Ray. It's all about Longo on this episode of the pod. Thanks so much for listening! You can follow RTR on social media @RaysTheRoofTB and be sure subscribe to the podcast! A big shout out to our partners, SeatGeek, In The Clutch and JKS Prints! Use code RAYSTHEROOF for $20 off your first SeatGeek pu...
May 19, 2025•54 min•Season 1Ep. 221
We're not even two months into the 2025 season and the Tampa Bay Rays have already played more than a quarter of their home games in this most unique of seasons. We brought on Taylor Jennings AKA Tampa Bay Tay (@TayVictoria8 on social media) to give her thoughts as a frequent visitor of Steinbrenner Field in their early going! Thanks so much for listening! You can follow RTR on social media @RaysTheRoofTB and be sure subscribe to the podcast! A big shout out to our partners, SeatGeek, In The Clu...
May 13, 2025•58 min•Season 1Ep. 220
We're six weeks into the 2025 MLB season and it does not seem like the Rays have figured out Steinbrenner Field at all. Now 9-14 at home, Tampa Bay continues to struggle at home, but there might be some positives along the way! We welcomed on our friend Ethan Penn AKA Running From The OPS on social media to talk about what's going well and what's not with this team. Thanks so much for listening! You can follow RTR on social media @RaysTheRoofTB and be sure subscribe to the podcast! A big shout o...
May 07, 2025•37 min•Season 1Ep. 219
We have a fun podcast episode for you today as we spoke with Rays prospects Jacob Kmatz, Connor Hujsak, Nathan Flewelling and Trevor Harrison about their 2025 seasons so far with Single-A Charleston and expectations for the rest of the summer and fall! A big thanks goes out to the Charleston RiverDogs for helping to set these interviews up last week! Thanks so much for listening! You can follow RTR on social media @RaysTheRoofTB and be sure subscribe to the podcast! A big shout out to our partne...
Apr 29, 2025•29 min•Season 1Ep. 218
There's no other way to put it: the Tampa Bay Rays don't have an identity right now and it's contributed to a lack of performances in recent weeks, now 10-14 overall as injuries, especially in the outfield, have piled up. While reinforcements might be on the way soon, this current team needs to find themselves to re-establish a foundation for future success in 2025. Thanks so much for listening! You can follow RTR on social media @RaysTheRoofTB and be sure subscribe to the podcast! A big shout o...
Apr 24, 2025•36 min•Season 1Ep. 217
One of the longest, if not the longest homestand for the Rays this season is underway and coming off a series win against Atlanta, things are trending upward in Tampa. We discuss that and more on this latest episode of the pod! Thanks so much for listening! You can follow RTR on social media @RaysTheRoofTB and be sure subscribe to the podcast! A big shout out to our partners, SeatGeek, In The Clutch and JKS Prints! Use code RAYSTHEROOF for $20 off your first SeatGeek purchase, 10% off anytime wi...
Apr 15, 2025•55 min•Season 1Ep. 216
Well, it looks like the Rays cannot stop losing in Arlington as a series sweep over the weekend makes it nine-straight losses against the Rangers at Globe Life Field. We talk about that and more on this latest episode of the podcast. Thanks so much for listening! You can follow RTR on social media @RaysTheRoofTB and be sure subscribe to the podcast! A big shout out to our partners, SeatGeek, In The Clutch and JKS Prints! Use code RAYSTHEROOF for $20 off your first SeatGeek purchase, 10% off anyt...
Apr 08, 2025•32 min•Season 1Ep. 215
The 2025 Tampa Bay Rays season has officially begun at George M. Steinbrenner Field in Tampa and through the first week, the Rays are looking sharp. We talked with Rays Radio broadcaster Neil Solondz about his thoughts on the team so far and what it's been like calling home games outdoors in Tampa Bay. Thanks so much for listening! You can follow RTR on social media @RaysTheRoofTB and be sure subscribe to the podcast! A big shout out to our partners, SeatGeek, In The Clutch and JKS Prints! Use c...
Apr 03, 2025•49 min•Season 1Ep. 214
The 2025 season is just days away, so we had to deliver perhaps our biggest season preview podcast to date! Marc Topkin, Rays beat writer for the Tampa Bay Times, joined us for the first time to give his thoughts on the team and what to expect in Tampa over the next several months! Thanks so much for listening! You can follow RTR on social media @RaysTheRoofTB and be sure subscribe to the podcast! A big shout out to our sponsors, SeatGeek, In The Clutch and 1771 Designs! Use code RAYSTHEROOF for...
Mar 26, 2025•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 213
We just want this all to be over with, but it seems that the Rays and team ownership have other ideas in mind because this stupid stadium saga continues, so far without a true resolution. We spoke about that and more with WFLA Sports Anchor/Reporter Kenny Morales, now a return guest of the podcast! Thanks so much for listening! You can follow RTR on social media @RaysTheRoofTB and be sure subscribe to the podcast! A big shout out to our sponsors, SeatGeek, In The Clutch and 1771 Designs! Use cod...
Mar 19, 2025•48 min•Season 1Ep. 212
We're working our way through the Tampa Bay Rays system when it comes to prospects as in our latest episode of the podcast, we welcomed on top-5 organizational prospect Tre' Morgan, who talked about life in big league camp and the upcoming Spring Breakout game on March 13! Thanks so much for listening! You can follow RTR on social media @RaysTheRoofTB and be sure subscribe to the podcast! A big shout out to our sponsors, SeatGeek, In The Clutch and 1771 Designs! Use code RAYSTHEROOF for $20 off ...
Mar 12, 2025•49 min•Season 1Ep. 211
The Rays officially have a new lead sideline reporter for FanDuel Sports Network Sun and it's a familiar face: Ryan Bass, now in his fourth season with the team. Ryan came back on the pod to talk with us about his initial impressions during Spring Training. Always a great talk with him and can't wait to have him on again! Thanks so much for listening! You can follow RTR on social media @RaysTheRoofTB and be sure subscribe to the podcast! A big shout out to our sponsors, SeatGeek, In The Clutch a...
Mar 06, 2025•35 min•Season 1Ep. 210
It's time to talk prospects as spring training is now underway in Port Charlotte and who better to have on for this episode than the prospect guru himself, Just Baseball Co-Founder and Executive Editor Aram Leighton. Aram sat down with us to explore the Rays spring camp roster and discuss some names you should watch out for under the palm trees and sunshine! Thanks so much for listening! You can follow RTR on social media @RaysTheRoofTB and be sure subscribe to the podcast! A big shout out to ou...
Feb 25, 2025•58 min•Season 1Ep. 209
Everyone has officially reported in Port Charlotte for the upcoming 2025 Tampa Bay Rays season. Spring camp and full team workouts are underway and excitement continues to build. We welcomed on Bay News 9/Spectrum Sports 360 anchor Mike Cairns, who's been down with the Rays, to give his early thoughts on spring camp and the team's new temporary digs in Tampa. Thanks so much for listening! You can follow RTR on social media @RaysTheRoofTB and be sure subscribe to the podcast! A big shout out to o...
Feb 18, 2025•36 min•Season 1Ep. 208
The boys are back in Port Charlotte. 2025 spring camp is here and the Tampa Bay Rays have plenty of excitement surrounding the team, a buzz we've been looking forward to feeling. Steve Kinsella of Sports Talk Florida came on to talk with us about his impressions of being down in Port Charlotte early this week as the Rays officially get their spring started. Thanks so much for listening! You can follow RTR on social media @RaysTheRoofTB and be sure subscribe to the podcast! A big shout out to our...
Feb 12, 2025•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 207
No, you're not reading the title of this episode wrong. Former Padres infielder Ha-Seong Kim signed a two-year deal to play for the Tampa Bay Rays earlier this week and we got a chance to talk about it, plus all things Junior Caminero and Spring Training. Thanks so much for listening! You can follow RTR on social media @RaysTheRoofTB and be sure subscribe to the podcast! A big shout out to our sponsors, SeatGeek, In The Clutch and 1771 Designs! Use code RAYSTHEROOF for $20 off your first SeatGee...
Jan 31, 2025•38 min•Season 1Ep. 206
We're inching ever so close to the start of the 2025 baseball season, but there's been plenty going on, from the international signing window to Hall of Fame voting and much more. We welcomed on Ethan Penn, AKA Running From The OPS on Twitter/X, to give his thoughts on everything Rays and baseball! Thanks so much for listening! You can follow RTR on social media @RaysTheRoofTB and be sure subscribe to the podcast! A big shout out to our sponsors, SeatGeek, In The Clutch and 1771 Designs! Use cod...
Jan 23, 2025•58 min•Season 1Ep. 205
For the first time in 2025, it's time to Rays The Roof as we welcomed on our friend, RTR team member Caden Carpenter to talk about the latest happenings with the Rays, along with some chatter about Tampa Bay sports! Thanks so much for listening! You can follow RTR on social media @RaysTheRoofTB and be sure subscribe to the podcast! A big shout out to our sponsors, SeatGeek, In The Clutch and 1771 Designs! Use code RAYSTHEROOF for $20 off your first SeatGeek purchase of $50 or more and In The Clu...
Jan 07, 2025•36 min•Season 1Ep. 204
Yes folks, the stadium saga never ends as today, it looks like the Pinellas County Commission will vote on public funding for the Rays new stadium, which if approved, will hopefully have the stadium on track to be built...eventually? We welcomed on Colleen Wright, St. Pete reporter for the Tampa Bay Times, to help lay down the ground work for what's expected to happen this afternoon! Thanks so much for listening! You can follow RTR on social media @RaysTheRoofTB and be sure subscribe to the podc...
Dec 17, 2024•37 min•Season 1Ep. 203
We have a special treat ahead of this holiday season as Rays recent 40-man roster addition and International League 2024 batting champ Jake Mangum joined the podcast to talk about just about everything under the sun. Jake was a fantastic guest and hopefully the first of many Rays players and minor leaguers coming on once the calendar turns to 2025! Thanks so much for listening! You can follow RTR on social media @RaysTheRoofTB and be sure subscribe to the podcast! A big shout out to our sponsors...
Dec 11, 2024•54 min•Season 1Ep. 202
Do not scratch your eyes. You are really seeing the most incredible finish here. The Tampa Bay Rays have indeed signed a catcher, free agent Danny Jansen, who will be making his third stop in the AL East after signing a one-year deal on Friday. ALSO...the Rays have cleared one major hurdle in the public sector for their new stadium as the St. Pete City Council approved their half of the public funding, $287.5 million in total, on Thursday. Thanks so much for listening! You can follow RTR on soci...
Dec 06, 2024•1 hr 8 min•Season 1Ep. 201
We would have loved for our 200th episode of Rays The Roof to be juuuust a bit happier, but with the uncontrolled chaos it seems going on right now with the Tampa Bay Rays, we just have to ride the wave. Tampa Bay sports media personality & St. Pete Nine's Steve Carney joined us to talk about what to expect with today's Pinellas County Commissioners meeting and more. Be sure to support our ongoing hurricane relief efforts with In The Clutch over at intheclutch.com/tampabaystrong and be sure ...
Nov 19, 2024•50 min•Season 1Ep. 200
Recent news with Pinellas County has now created even more of a situation regarding Tropicana Field as potential funds for the new stadium on the Trop site is up in the air as a vote on the matter was pushed back three weeks, partly due to the current situation on where the Rays will play in 2025. While we don't know what will come of this, we do know more drama is in the air! Be sure to go to intheclutch.com/tampabaystrong to support our #TampaBayStrong hurricane relief effort fundraiser, with ...
Nov 01, 2024•51 min•Season 1Ep. 199
Tampa Bay keeps getting hit harder and harder after we learned yesterday of the passing of USF men's basketball coach Amir Abdur-Rahim, someone who became a staple in the community within just 19 months of being there. We remember the enduring legacy AAR will have on the Tampa Bay sports community, as well as give updates on the state of Tropicana Field, plus give our World Series predictions on this latest episode of RTR. Be sure to support our current hurricane relief efforts by purchasing a #...
Oct 25, 2024•51 min•Season 1Ep. 198
