The Tampa Bay Rays finish a winless weekend, and Steve Carney goes through what worked and what didn't in Sunday's loss to the New York Yankees. Plus, we get great news on the return of former Ray Danny Farquhar to the big leagues, and Mike Zunino tells us what the best advice he received in learning his craft as a catcher was.
The Tampa Bay Rays drop another spring contest, but Steve Carney saw a great early outing from Jake Faria, which is something we didn't see in 2018. Plus, Jose De Leon talks about his recovery from Tommy John surgery, and why the Latin corner of the clubhouse is easily the most fun corner.
Spring Training games are now underway, and Steve Carney breaks down what went wrong in Tampa Bay's loss to Philadelphia. But he also tells you what positives he saw - and there were many of them - and center fielder Kevin Kiermaier talks about the joys of being a new dad.
The practice portion of the spring is done, and Steve Carney is excited to see the Grapefruit League get started as the Rays take on the Philadelphia Phillies at Charlotte Sports Park. Steve also discusses a fivethirtyeight article that shows how an increase in foul balls are a major cause in the increased length on game time. Reliever Colin Poche talks about working with the pitch clock, and Steve remembers his friend Nick Cafardo of the Boston Globe, who died suddenly Thursday.
As we get ready to finish up the full-squad workout portion of the spring, Steve Carney discusses the importance Yandy Diaz could have on the Rays offense, and how his teammates have helped the transition from Cleveland to Tampa Bay. Plus, Major League Baseball looks to crack down harder on teams who try to steal signs, and Rays principal owner Stuart Sternberg describe what he feels would be the ideal situation for baseball to thrive in Tampa Bay
Full-squad workouts continue for the Tampa Bay Rays and Steve Carney gets the inside skinny on the change pitcher Tyler Glasnow is using to try and improve his delivery. Also, Manny Machado's decision to sign with the Padres could mean a bidding war for Bryce Harper, and Rays principal owner Stuart Sternberg on whether another slow free agency year could spur the MLB Players Association to try to make headway on the picket line instead of the field.
The Tampa Bay Rays began full squad workouts Monday, and it shouldn't be a surprise that Ryne Stanek was first out the gate throwing live batting practice. Plus, Bruce Bochy announces he's retiring, and Joey Wendle tells Steve Carney what he changed in his offseason routine after a strong 2018 season.
On today's episode, Commissioner Rob Manfred announces the pitch clock experiment is coming to Major League spring training, and Steve Carney explains why it shouldn't be a surprise. Also, one free agent signs a one-year deal, and Steve explains why if the top tier free agents follow suit, you should be concerned. Plus, Oliver Drake talks about surviving plebe year at the Naval Academy and becoming packing pros after joining five different teams in 2018.
Today is report day for Tampa Bay Rays position players, and Steve Carney discusses the arrival of Ji-Man Choi to Port Charlotte, whether Chaim Bloom and Erik Neander pulled a fast one on Seattle's Jerry DiPoto, and Justin Verlander and Gerrit Cole's complaints on the opener. Plus, new third base coach Rodney Linares explains how a blue racquetball could help Brandon Lowe be a better first baseman!
The daily podcast about the Tampa Bay Rays takes a little detour, as we learned Thursday about the death of MLB player, scout, executive, and our dear friend Tom "T-Bone" Giordano. Steve Carney sits down with two of his friends who knew T-Bone well -- press box supervisor Dukes Knutson and Rays International Minor League Operations Coordinator George Pappas -- to swap stories and remember a man who had a huge heart and a great eye for talent.
On this episode of the daily podcast following the Tampa Bay Rays, Steve Carney discusses seeing how chemistry can develop between a starting pitcher and a catcher by watching Blake Snell and Charlie Morton interact with Mike Zunino. Plus, Max Scherzer decides he wants to weigh in about all the unsigned free agents, and Rays first baseman Nate Lowe plays the name game!
The weather kept Tampa Bay Rays pitchers from throwing bullpen sessions outside in Port Charlotte. Steve Carney explains why Wednesday's rain wasn't quite so bad. Also we discuss why the free agent logjam doesn't look like it's clearing any time soon, and pitcher Jake Faria tells Steve the craziest presents he got for his wedding this offseason!
It's the official debut of the Inside Pitch Podcast! Steve Carney is in Port Charlotte as pitchers and catchers get ready for the first scheduled workout today. We discuss the 10th anniversary of the team opening camp in Charlotte County, go over why Jeff Samardzjia is nuts in calling for anarchy about the opener, and senior vice president Chaim Bloom talks about the Yandy Diaz trade and how excited fans should be about the new infielder.
If you missed out on Rays Fan Fest, Steve Carney has you covered in this preview episode. MLB Network's Brian Kenny has long been an advocate for Tampa Bay's approach to winning games in a division with two of the biggest payrolls in all of sports. He joined WDAE's Ronnie Lane and Tom Krasniqi to discuss the historical significance of the opener and what it could mean for pitching rotations moving forward
If you missed going to Rays Fan Fest, Steve Carney was there from long before the doors opened until well after the last fans left Tropicana Field. In this episode, outfielder Kevin Kiermaier talks about the most important aspect to his life as a player now that he's a new father. Willy Adames explains his mindset now that he's an established big-leaguer. And Tyler Glasnow tells us how much he loves the Tampa Bay area after being traded to the Rays at last year's deadline!
We continue to get ready for February 13 and the official debut of the podcast. Steve Carney explains that with a daily game, you always have new questions to ask and new people to interview. General Manager Erik Neander joins him to Turn 2.
It's another preview episode as we get ready for the official debut on February 13. Steve Carney discusses his mindset for why he wanted to make this podcast a daily occurrance. Rays manager Kevin Cash is the first to Turn 2 with Steve.
It's the announcement of a new Tampa Bay Rays podcast with Steve Carney, Rays Insider with 95.3 WDAE. It will be your daily (yes, daily) look at the team, giving you insight from players, coaches, front office executives, and other news makers of the day. Catch it every day beginning February 13!
