The Rays drop their fourth straight, and Steve Carney points out that if this team wants to have any chance of playing beyond the final game of the regular season, they'll need to sort out their problems with the pitching staff.
We learned Thursday afternoon that the family of Rays minor-league pitcher Blake Bivens were the victims of a senseless act of violence, and it serves as a reminder that this is a game we discuss.
Steve Carney discusses the death of the founder of the Tampa Bay Rays and the influence he had on the team's success after he relinquished control, plus his philanthropy and how young people around the Tampa Bay region can thank him for supporting their programs.
The Rays saw their chances of getting a series win in Baltimore go up in smoke after dropping the finale at Camden Yards. Steve explains both why Tampa Bay is likely going to have to grin and bear the pitching woes created because of the injuries to Blake Snell, Tyler Glasnow, and Yonny Chirinos, and what happened to keep you from getting Sunday's episode of the show
The Rays used a big-second inning to beat up on the Orioles Friday night, and Steve feels the pitching staff needed that low-stress victory more than anyone. Pus, we start to look at what the pitching staff might look like if the team plays beyond the regular season.
The Rays withstood a couple of early errors, then more than two hours of rain in Baltimore to defeat the Orioles in the start of their weekend series. Steve discusses the final five weeks of the regular season and the magic number he believes Tampa Bay needs to reach the postseason. Plus, Justin Verlander's vendetta with the media has reached his former home in Detroit.
After dropping the first two games of the series, and doing a really good job of trying to lose the third, the Tampa Bay Rays come back in the bottom of the ninth to walk off the finale of their series against the Mariners. Hear from manager Kevin Cash. Plus, find out about the story of the funniest baseball card photo of all time, and another reason why you should stay away from "gas station Viagra."
Tampa Bay drops a second straight game to the Seattle Mariners, who have now won 14 of their last 18 games in St. Petersburg. Hear from outfielder Kevin Kiermaier, who places the blame for this latest stumble squarely on the bats
As great as the walkoff wins against Detroit on Saturday and Sunday were, Monday's performance against Seattle was just as lethargic from both the starting pitching and hitting outlooks. Hear manager Kevin Cash's comments from after the game. Also, Steve Carney compares Brendan McKay's struggles this year to the struggles Blake Snell had in 2017, and we detail what the roles of Snell, Tyler Glasnow and Yonny Chirinos come September.
Tampa Bay fiishes up its weekend series with Detroit with a second straight day of celebrations on the field thanks to a 5-4 walkoff win. Hear from manager Kevin Cash on taking two of three from the Tigers. Also, reliever Nick Anderson gives you his thoughts on our friend Tom Krasniqi's first pitch from Friday, plus we preview the upcoming week against Seattle and Baltimore.
If you're a fan of pitching duels, you couldn't do much better than what the Rays provided against the Detroit Tigers. Hear from both starting pitcher Ryan Yarbrough and infielder Mike Brosseau on the 1-0 13-inning win. Plus, the Boston Red Sox may have just heard the death knell on their season, and Brett Gardner shows you how not to be a professional.
After a 5-1 road trip to the west coast, the Tampa Bay bats appeared to be jet lagged Friday night, getting shut out by the Detroit Tigers. Plus, the rookie year of Fernando Tatis Jr. comes to an end, which is sad for all baseball fans, and a certain manager cries for a mercy rule after his team is blown out.
The Tampa Bay Rays have 40 games left in the regular season, and Steve focuses on two major points that the team needs to address if they'd like to play beyond the end of September
The Tampa Bay Rays could not finish off a perfect west coast road trip, and Steve Carney believes the pitching staff could be in trouble if young lefties Jalen Beeks and Brendan McKay can't straighten themselves out. Also, Tampa Bay learns they will not see Jameson Taillon when the Pirates come to Tropicana Field next March, and Yasiel Puig becomes an American citizen
The Tampa Bay Rays rally for a fifth consecutive victory on the road, and with a victory today, could finish this trip to the west coast perfect. But they may have to do it without another bat, as Avisail Garcia is now dealing with an oblique issue.
The Tampa Bay Rays open their first series in 15 years in San Diego with a big win over the Padres, pushing the team past an important milestone when it comes to making the postseason. Plus, Major League Baseball releases the schedule for 2020 and we go through the good, the bad, and the ugly for Tampa Bay.
The Tampa Bay Rays sweep the Seattle Mariners at T-Mobile Park for the first time in over nine years, but fans were up in arms when Kevin Cash pulled Ryan Yarbrough one out from a complete game shutout. We discuss the reasons why Yarbrough wasn't allowed to get the 27th out, and preview the young talent Tampa Bay will see in San Diego starting tonight.
The Rays earn a series win over the Mariners with a second straight win in Seattle. Plus, Steve Carney discusses how Nick Anderson could end up being one of the best trade deadline acquisitions the team makes, and you get a chance to join me for Monday's episode!
The Rays pull out a 5-3 win in Seattle to end a nine-game losing streak, but Steve Carney's concern is with the issue that it appears that the team isn't going to have enough healthy rested arms to hold on to their playoff position.
Most Rays fans thought that the plans for an Ybor City ballpark had fallen apart, but Hillsborough County commissioner Ken Hagan has not let the dream die. Hear comments from his conversation with Pat Donovan and Aaron Jacobson, and how Steve Carney thinks if Hagan and St. Petersburg mayor Rick Kriseman could set aside their differences aside, they could accomplish almost anything.
Tampa Bay finishes the homestand with a winning record, but Steve Carney explains that Rays players and manager Kevin Cash are disappointed with their performance dropping two of three to Toronto at Tropicana Field. Plus, the Yankees set a new record for home runs against a team, and Brandon Hyde and Chris Davis fight in the Orioles dugout
The Rays have found the procedure of how to beat the Toronto Blue Jays, Steve goes through the steps one by one, and we hear from outfielder Kevin Kiermaier, who scored the winning run. Plus, former Rays top overall pick Tim Beckham gets busted for PED's, and we discuss if that will end up being his legacy.
The Tampa Bay Rays saw their six-game losing streak get snapped Monday as the Toronto Blue Jays shut them out. Steve Carney explains all of the issues that beset Tampa Bay. Plus, a Hall of Fame pitcher thinks he knows why the league has seen a glut of home runs of the last few seasons.
The Rays finish off a season-series sweep of the Miami Marlins, mostly because the team took advantage of mistakes made by the Miami defense. Plus, two more injuries for the Yankees, as Gleyber Torres and Gio Urshela deal with issues stemming from Sunday night's game against the Red Sox, and the call for protective nets resumes as another fan is hurt by a line drive.
The Rays win their fifth straight game with Eric Sogard making a great first impression on the Tropicana Field crowd with a pair of home runs and five RBI. Hear more from the Rays infielder, plus the New York Yankees, who Tampa Bay is chasing in the division standings, is dealt two more injuries, and two former American League East opponents are part of history in Houston.
After a rare Friday day off, the Rays begin their next homestand today with the start of a two-game series against the Miami Marlins. Plus, perhaps the most recognized mascot in all of professional sports could end up a free agent thanks to a federal lawsuit.
The Rays finish off a three-game sweep of the Boston Red Sox, and become the first visiting team in 53 years to win eight games at Fenway Park in one season. Plus, the league hands down 40 games of suspensions for the Pirates-Reds brawl, and a rare Friday day off at home in St. Petersburg
It's another night in Boston, which means the Rays and Red Sox engage in another battle that will give you an ulcer. Plus, Tampa Bay made five deals at the trade deadline, and we hear from general manager Erik Neander about bringing in first baseman Jesus Aguilar and pitchers Trevor Richards and Nick Anderson.
It's another nail-biter between the Rays and the Boston Red Sox in Boston, with Tampa Bay coming out on top in a wild slugfest to take a one-run victory. Plus, with the trade deadline passing today, we'll see if any big moves are made today.
With the trade deadline fast approaching at 4:00 Wednesday afternoon, we go through the moves already made by the Tampa Bay Rays and the possibility that bigger splashes could be made before all is said and done. Plus three Rays players that could return during their upcoming series against the Boston Red Sox
