As a St Pete native who grew up a Rays fan, became a Rays pitcher, and now has the opportunity to broadcast for the team……..to say I’m excited about the news may be just a slight understatement 🥹😁🎉🎉🎉⚾️🔥
@BallyRays
@RaysBaseball
@MLBPAA
Filled in for the great BA during this past
@RaysBaseball
road-trip. Always fun sitting next to a future HOF’er in the booth in Dewayne Staats!
@BallySportsFL
Check out this creative drill for catchers that Mike Zunino is running through during early work. Great for tunneling your throws to second base.
@raysbaseball
coaches always coming up with clever ways to get their squad better!
Guess who’s at the Rays game just 3 days after having surgery to remove her thyroid?
Our fav, Chloe Grimes who inspired us all on a Tuesday evening in April when we witnessed that divine intervention moment🪄
Battling cancer while cheering on her Rays.
We’re with you Chloe💙
Had a blast filling in with
@andybfreed
through the west coast swing while Dewayne and BA we’re on a well deserved vacation. Can’t wait to watch the
@RaysBaseball
continue to dominate throughout the rest of the season💪⚾️
@BallyRays
This is what greatness looks like 4 hrs b4 game time..
Clayton Kershaw/15 yr vet/WS champ doing visualization work by himself in the bullpen.
Freddie Freeman/13 yr vet/WS champ putting in defensive drills.
Both have made hundreds of millions, and this is why.
#workethic
The recent news about the
@RaysBaseball
reaching an agreement with
@StPeteFL
for a new stadium deal is enormous in so many different ways. As a St Petersburg native, this was one of the biggest decisions I’ve ever seen my hometown need to make…and they got it right!!
@BallyRays
Big fan of Civale! Dude spins it at an elite level with the FB/CB (over 90 percentile in both), and once Kyle Snyder is able to work with him I’m guessing he dials his 6 pitch mix into more of a 3 pitch assault with the cutter/CB/sinker combination.
Love it!
@RaysBaseball
Springs has the stuff to be a front line starter in this league. The fact that
@RaysBaseball
are able to use him 3rd in the rotation is special
I’m terrible with math, but pretty sure this equation works…
6IP + 0H + 12k + 0R = 1 BAD MAN
🥹 “I have a question? Can I play catch with you?”
This is Braeden Emery. He is battling brain cancer. There’s no cure & he has had 4 surgeries and 63 rounds of radiation. The family is clinging to hope.
Today, on his birthday wishlist?
Throwing with the
@RaysBaseball
.
Who’s ready for the biggest series of the year?!?
Will be on
@RaysRadio
tonight with
@neilsolondz
while I fill in for the great
@andybfreed
bringing the action from Baltimore. Time for the
@RaysBaseball
to go bird hunting…..
First day back out on the field this spring, and the boys were impressive. The sound off Franco’s bat is just different 💪 10+ bombs landed in the parking lot of Disney’s Wide World of Sports. Dude looks midseason already!
Always forget how beautiful this park is! Filling in for the great
@andybfreed
this trip, and will be on the radio call w/
@neilsolondz
bringing you the action from Target Field!
About that time!!⚾️⚾️🎙️
@RaysBaseball
@RaysRadio
Didn’t see this coming with how much the
@RaysBaseball
liked Raley both on and off the field. That said, Caballero is a stud in the field and can handle lefties well at the plate. Excited to see what he can do in this lineup!
I’ve also learned to always trust the Rays front
The Mariners make another trade, reportedly acquiring outfielder Luke Raley from the Rays in exchange for infielder José Caballero.
Raley had an .824 OPS over 118 games for Tampa Bay last season.
Doug Waechter, wearing his 1999 Devil
#Rays
instructional league T-shirt jersey, for a segment on tonight’s
@BallyRays
broadcast.
Biggest news? “It still fits,” Waechter said.
@kristinwaechter
Proud of these two studs for helping the
@JesuitBaseball
boys defeat
@IMGAcademy
National (top 5 ranked team nationally) last night!
@BiemillerMc
dominated in his start, and
@KadenWaechter
was able to lock down the save.
Keep rolling fellas 💪💪🐅
Great start to the summer for
@KadenWaechter
Great to see hard work pay off!
Topping 87mph/working 83-85 with arm side run and jumping 5mph from last season on the mound. Strong start also in the box offensively as well.
Keep working big man 💪💪
@JesuitBaseball
Kaden Waechter (26 FL) really good in his playoff start thus far. Free & easy mechanics with a low effort release, living 83-85 w/ lots of comfort w/ CH & breaker
#EastMemorial
This is outstanding. I love how he shows a “training grip” for the slider, as well as the actual release. When teaching kids the more visuals you can give the better chance the player has to understand the pitch.
Great post
@PitchingNinja
👇👇💪
#UNcommitted
Kaden Waechter ‘26 (FL) looks to have gotten bigger & stronger.
6’3” 185 lbs. Ran the FB up to 89. Ripped off a few sharp SL for swing & miss.
@PBR_Uncommitted
name to circle
FB: 88-89 (2463)
SL: 79-80
CH: 81
@ShooterHunt
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@JesuitBaseball
Heartbreaking news:
#Rays
radio broadcaster Dave Wills died early this morning. He was 58, had been with team since 2005, and immensely popular and well-liked. Team canceled today’s schedule broadcast, will have a moment of silence before game.
Had a blast representing
@raysbaseball
at the Great America Teach In. Huge thank you to Shore Acres Elementary for having me out. Oh, and my apologies to the amazing teachers who had to deal with classrooms full of kids screaming at the top of their lungs “RAYS WIN!!!!” 🤣😂
THAT NEW NEW 🔥🔥
Today,
@RaysBaseball
announced the first-ever City Connect jersey. This new design reflects the true essence of the
#TampaBay
community!
First wear is this Friday!
The business side of baseball is always tough. Sorry to see
@Brett_Phillips8
go. Not only did he deliver one of the best moments in franchise history, but he is an awesome individual on and off the field!
Best of luck Mav
#2020worldseries
#baseballisfun
Someone just sent me this pic……and now I need treatment on my shoulder, knees, hips, and back just from looking at it 😂
@RaysBaseball
@BallyRays
@MLBPAA
Toured the “Rock” today! Must see if you ever come to San Francisco. Few things I learned…..
1. Place is not built for a 6’4 man
2.Prisoners courtyard had a baseball field and the inmates would form a league. Teams were named after Major League clubs
3. No one escapes😳
Pepiot was OUTSTANDING!! Love watching this dude stretch the zone vertically. FB was electric with 7K’s on that pitch alone. FB also carried a 50% wiff rate
Kid is gonna be a stud 💪💪
@BallyRays
@RaysBaseball
2026 Kaden Waechter picked up the W last night after tossing 3 innings of shutout relief 👊
#UNcommitted
✌️way has shown out this spring both at the plate and on the bump 👍
A must see ‘26 this summer 📝
FB: 88-90 (2582)
SL: 79-81
CH: 82
@ShooterHunt
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@PrepBaseballFL
Such an honor and privilege to make it to the big leagues….even if it’s just one day. This is why each player should play the game right, and not take for granted the time they have between the lines💪👇👇
@MLBPAA
Consistent jump in velocity of 5mph across the board for
@KadenWaechter
when compared to last summer. Growth/strength gain is one factor. Other factor is the usage of the lower half through the delivery, and linear drive through home plate. Shows up in late life to pitches as
Setting up in booth watching
@Padres
take BP….interesting to see them utilize a lower angle pitching machine offset to the left. Assuming they are doing this to try and replicate Shane McClanahan’s angle.
Creative way to try and gain an advantage, although my money’s still on
Opened up the new addition to the office! Emmy
#2
in the books. Always feel very humbled and blessed to be a part of the absolute best broadcast team in the business!! Thank you
@raysbaseball
and
@ballysports
for giving me this awesome opportunity😁🙏
#Emmys
📸 dump from the west coast. Filled in for the great BA in Arizona and Seattle. Had a blast with Jonny Gomes, Steven Souza Jr, and Matt Silverman all joining the booth for a few innings. Also got to sign the broadcasters wall in Az under Tommy LaSorda 🤙🏻😁
Love this team!!!!
Great time having this Tampa legend on air with us……the one and only Tino Martinez. Aside from all the amazing accolades and WS rings, he is one of the best teammates I’ve ever had.
Thanks for coming on brother!
@BallyRays
@RaysBaseball
@MLBPAA