After getting swept last weekend at home by the Red Sox, the Rays are looking to exact a little revenge this weekend in Boston. Kevin Kiermaier discusses getting the chance to return the favor at Fenway. Plus, the top prospect in all of baseball will make his big-league debut today. What can you expect from Vladimir Guerrero Jr.
The Rays end their homestand with a thud, dropping the finale of their series to the Kansas City Royals and Blake Snell looking like a pitcher who hasn't thrown in a couple of weeks. We hear from the Cy Young Award winner. Plus, the election of the next mayor of Tampa means the whole question of where the team will be playing in the future is back center stage.
The Rays make it two wins in a row Tuesday against Kansas City thanks to another big blast from Mike Zunino, and some hard work from some of the unsung members of the bullpen. Also, Tampa Bay gets ready to welcome back their ace, Blake Snell, and we have another example of how smart the Rays' front office is when it comes to dealing guys.
The Rays get catcher Mike Zunino back from the paternity list, and it immediately pays dividends as he helps power them to the end of their four-game losing streak with the help of a little dad strength from his son, Rhett. Also, former Rays pitcher Nathan Eovaldi needs another surgery on his repaired elbow, and Peter Bourjos plays in the infield for the first time.
The Rays may have been swept over the weekend by the Boston Red Sox, but Steve Carney explains why you should not be worried about the sky falling at this point.
The Rays weren't going to go all year without losing a series, but Steve Carney talks to Kevin Kiermaier about the frustration on losing a series to a division rival. Plus, we compare a former Rays pitcher to the great Cy Young, and Brandon Lowe on an issue he should have with the video Game MLB The Show 19
For the first time in 2019, the Rays have dropped consecutive games with Friday's loss to the Boston Red Sox. Steve Carney breaks down the loss, plus talks to Daniel Robertson about finally breaking his 0 for 21 slump with a two-run double. Plus, Rays catcher Nick Ciuffo tells you why you should never leave your phone on silent, and the Yankees are so banged up they've signed a former Tampa Bay first baseman who has been out of work all year.
Tampa Bay fails to sweep Baltimore at home, though they did rally from down 5-2 in the eighth inning to force extras. Plus, the Yankees get rid of a long-used song in the seventh inning stretch, and Boston will not have second baseman Dustin Pedroia when they come to the Trop starting tonight.
The Rays' roll continues on, as they take each of the first two games of their series against Baltimore. Also, Steve Carney discusses the topic of unwritten rules in baseball and how the game needs to jettison them once and for all, and Kevin Kiermaier tells you what he looks forward to most when returning home from a long road trip.
Steve Carney starts things by welcoming fans of the Tampa Bay Lightning who may be licking their wounds after being swept out in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. The Rays had to place Cy Young Award winner Blake Snell on the injured list after the left-hander broke a toe on his right foot. We hear all of Blake's comments on what happened. Also, the Rays open their homestand with the same result as they finished the last road trip, and pitcher Ryne Stanek talks about what he most look...
After a day off on Monday, the Tampa Bay Rays will finally return home after an extremely successful road trip across the country, and outfielder Austin Meadows gets accolades for his monster week at the plate. Also, former Rays catcher Curt Casali accomplishes a first in the history of the Cincinnati Reds, and we have details on the matchups for the games against the Baltimore Orioles.
The Rays have the day off Monday, but it is also the 72nd anniversary of Jackie Robinson breaking the color barrier in Major League Baseball. But what would Jackie think about the number (or lack of) African-American baseball players. Steve Carney gives you his thoughts on why this might be.
Tampa Bay can't get Cy Young Award winner Blake Snell his third straight win, as they fall to the Toronto Blue Jays. Plus, Steve Carney discusses how Rays super-fan Dick Vitale believes he has the answer to what's wrong with the Rays, the longest drought in MLB history ends, and could former Rays first baseman Logan Morrison end up in the Olympics?
The Rays take the opener of their weekend series in Toronto in a contest that became much closer than the 11-7 score indicates. Also, Steve Carney breaks down more bad news for one of the big payroll American League East teams, and a former Rays starter rejoins one of his many other teams he has played for.
With the Rays having Thursday off, Steve Carney looks into the Forbes valuations of Major League Baseball teams that came out earlier this week. He also previews tonight's opener in Toronto, and asks for your assistance in helping one of the people who is vital to bringing you Rays baseball on the radio.
The Rays finish the second leg of their three-city, three time zone road trip with a sweep of the Chicago White Sox. Steve Carney discusses the bright spots in Wednesday's finale. Plus, one American League ace looks like he won't be back until around the All-Star break, and a woman was on the wrong side of a t-shirt cannon, and now she's suing the team.
Tampa Bay extends their franchise best by taking their fourth straight series, defeating the Chicago White Sox for a second straight day. Also, MLB levies its punishment to those involved in Sunday's brawl in Pittsburgh, and two World Series winning teammates are now facing off in a court of law!
Tampa Bay didn't use the excuse of a red-eye flight to Chicago for a poor game, as they defeat the White Sox to begin their series in the Windy City. Steve Carney also lets you know about a Rays minor leaguer who had quite the first week of the season to be named Player of the Week in his league, an American League East team that got some bad news about their ace, and Major League Baseball's agreement with Cuba regarding players getting nixed by the federal government
Tampa Bay finishes their first weekend in San Francisco in 17 years taking two of three from the Giants. Plus, Chris Archer starts a benches-clearing brawl in Pittsburgh and Chris Davis is on the verge of breaking a record you don't want
The Rays used the opener in a National League setting Saturday but fell to the San Francisco Giants. Plus, Steve Carney talks about the upcoming rules changes with NBC Sports Bay Area's Jessica Kleinschmidt
The Rays use another two-out rally to win the first road game of 2019. Manager Kevin Cash talks about Tommy Pham setting a new franchise record for reaching base safely. Plus, former Rays top overall pick Tim Beckham joins a club you don't want to be a part of, the Red Sox lose again, and Steve Carney talks to NBC Sports Bay Area's Jessica Kleinschmidt about the San Francisco Giants struggles and her opinion on the opener.
The Rays had Thursday off as they head out to San Francisco to play at Oracle Park for the first time since 2002. Steve Carney gets the pulse of the Giants from Jessica Kleinschmidt of NBC Sports Bay Area, and tells you what the league should do about rogue umpires like Ron Kulpa
Tampa Bay falls in the finale of their homestand to the Colorado Rockies, and reliever Chaz Roe takes the blame for Wednesday's extra-inning loss. Plus, Mike Zunino talks about conversations at first base, and how funny the chatter can be.
The Rays are off to their best start in franchise history after Tuesday's victory over Colorado, but another Rays infielder goes down to injury. Plus, hear Charlie Morton's take on whether finishing a series strong is as important as starting one strong.
The Rays made it four wins in a row with Monday's 7-1 victory over Colorado. Hear from outfielder Kevin Kiermaier on his big home run, plus a former Rays minor leaguer establishes a first in his big league debut out west, and Jake McGee talks about returning to the Trop for the first time since being traded to the Rockies
The Rays finish their first series taking three of four from the Houston Astros. Steve Carney discusses what helped Tampa Bay take Sunday's finale. Also, two more Rays are added to the MASH list, and we look at some of the biggest stories from the first weekend of the 2019 regular season.
The Rays ensure that they can do no worse than split the first series of the 2019 regular season, as backup catcher Michael Perez plays a major role in Tampa Bay's 3-1 win over the Houston Astros. Steve Carney also breaks down the Rays next opponent, the Colorado Rockies, losing a big piece of their offense, and could there be a new candidate for worst free agent signing.
The Rays rebound from their Opening Day loss to beat Gerrit Cole and the Houston Astros. Steve Carney also talks about the award teams give each other for keeping players' salaries down, and Todd Kalas tells us which unsigned free agent he's shocked remains unsigned!
The Rays drop a 5-1 decision to the Houston Astros, and Blake Snell explains what he thought was the biggest problem with his start on Opening Day. Plus, Charlie Morton on what might be the biggest obstacle to facing his former team, and Todd Kalas on Morton's opponent Friday, Gerrit Cole.
After more than six weeks of work, it's time to start playing for real. Steve Carney discusses what should be one of the best pitching matchups we'll see Thursday as Blake Snell takes on Justin Verlander. We also talk to two players who will be experiencing their first Opening Day in Brandon Lowe and Willy Adames and Astros TV broadcaster Todd Kalas joins us to talk about Opening Day at the Trop and Justin Verlander.
