A day after blowing a seven-run lead, the Tampa Bay Rays turned the tables on the Toronto Blue Jays by rallying from a seven-run deficit themselves. Plus, the front office makes three separate trades, and could be close to more.
As great as Friday's win in Toronto was for the Tampa Bay Rays, Saturday's loss was just as heartbreaking. Plus, one former Rays reliever won't be returning to the team, as Sergio Romo was dealt to another American League team looking for a postseason berth.
The Rays open a series north of the border with a win over the Toronto Blue Jays, and get back in the lead for the second wild card. Plus, we look at two possible trade targets for the upcoming deadline.
The Rays' bid for a postseason berth takes a hit as they announce Blake Snell will have surgery on his left elbow to remove a loose body. So who will replace Snell in the rotation? We answer that question and more in the latest episode of the mailbag.
Wednesday's 3-2 win for the Rays over the Boston Red Sox was overshadowed by the long delay caused by the umpiring crew not being able to communicate how a double switch was pulled by Kevin Cash. Steve goes through the rules the umpires went through to make the switch, and how the switch should have been communicated on both sides to avoid any confusion.
Tampa Bay's rally fell short Tuesday night against the Red Sox, so the Rays need a win Wednesday to avoid being swept at home, falling into third place in the division standings, and finishing the current homestand 1-5.
The Rays dropped their sixth out of the last seven contests in Monday night's loss to the Boston Red Sox. Steve discusses how Jalen Beeks can grow from a rough outing, and how a national media member has it all wrong when it comes to the ninth inning of the loss.
The Rays saw their five game losing streak come to an end Sunday as Travis d'Arnaud's grand slam helped lead Tampa Bay to a win over the Chicago White Sox. Plus, another child is injured by a foul ball, calling for protective nets to be extended to the foul poles again.
The Rays once again saw their bullpen not able to hold on to a lead, dropping an 11-inning decision to the Chicago White Sox. Kevin Kiermaier, who didn't even start in Saturday's game, ended up getting injured in the contest, which means the whispers about his ability to stay healthy will again start up. And friend of the podcast Jayson Stark is inducted into the Hall of Fame.
The Rays start their homestand with another defeat, this one to the Chicago White Sox. Steve Carney discusses the problems the defense is dealing with. Also, Matt Duffy had Friday off, but will be return to the Rays for Saturday? And could Tampa Bay be the next stop for the pitcher once known as The Dark Knight?
A disappointing finish to the road trip as the Rays are swept in Thursday's doubleheader. Plus, Steve think he may have found the cause to Tampa Bay's struggles when hitting with the bases loaded.
The Rays saw their game with the Yankees get rained out Wednesday. While being a pain in the rear to play two games in one day in a ballpark that they have had trouble in, Steve explains why it may not be the worst thing for the team. Plus the quarrel going on in Boston between former Ray David Price and Hall of Famer Dennis Eckersley isn't going away. Hear the latest chapter of this feud
As great as Monday's win over the New York Yankees was for the Tampa Bay Rays, Tuesday's loss wwas equally as heartbreaking. Hear from the guy haunted by the ghost of an eighth-inning comeback: Colin Poche. Plus, with the trade deadline two weeks away, we skewer our first dumb offer, coming from the fan of a team know for accepting bad trades.
We witnessed a historic night from the Rays catcher. Hear from d'Arnaud after his three-homer night, including the game-winner in the top of the ninth inning off Aroldis Chapman, and listen to Steve Carney's explanation on why Monday may end up being the one special game we remember from the season. Plus, Nate Lowe receives an honor only one other Rays rookie has ever received, and the market for pitching takes a hit after one potential trade target goes down with an injury.
The Rays nearly pulled off a Major League first on Sunday, coming three outs away from a combined perfect game. Steve discusses the question of how much broadcasters should discuss the happenings as they occur, and proper versus improper ways of pointing out that history is unfolding. Plus we get ready for another huge series against the Yankees and how the performance of the team in the Bronx over the next four days could impact moves the front office makes before the trade deadline.
The Rays end up splitting a day-night doubleheader in Baltimore, with two games against the Orioles that were on complete opposites of the spectrum. Steve goes through the 2-1 loss in the matinee followed by another offensive explosion in a 12-4 win in the nightcap. Also, we discuss your choice of a possible closer the team should pursue before the trade deadline, and an inventive idea that could limit Brendan McKay's innings, but is it the best way to use him down the stretch an in to a possibl...
The Rays started out the second half of the regular season as well as you could expect, beating up Dylan Bundy and the Baltimore Orioles. Steve Carney goes through all the positive aspects that came out of Friday's 16-4 bludgeoning at Camden Yards. Plus, Matt Duffy's rehab continues in Durham. Could we see the third baseman back in a Rays uniform before the trade deadline, and how does that effect the front office's game plan for the deadline?
After four days off, the Rays are back and so is The Inside Pitch Podcast. Steve discusses the All-Star Break, getting a chance to watch Wander Franco in the Futures Game, Brandon Lowe dealing with Joe Buck flubbing his name on worldwide television, Austin Meadows getting into the game for the American League, and Charlie Morton playing the role of big brother. Plus, with the Rays beginning the second half of the schedule in Baltimore, we discuss the importance of Yonny Chirinos' start against t...
The Rays finally end their long losing streak to the New York Yankees as Travis d'Arnaud walked things off with a home run. They'll look to split this final series before the All-Star break. Also, we get your opinion on the MVP for the first half of the year, along with picks from both Steve Carney and manager Kevin Cash.
Stop me if you're heard this before: The Tampa Bay Rays bullpen can't hold a lead and end up losing another game to the Yankees. Steve Carney goes through all the problems Tampa Bay is dealing with. Plus, Odubel Herrera's season is over after a domestic violence suspension. Is that enough of a punishment for a player who has admitted his wrongdoing?
For the second straight night, the Tampa Bay Rays saw the aems they trust to get three outs late in a game fail them, as Oliver Drake and Emilio Pagan allowed five runs in the tenth inning of an 8-4 defeat to the Yankees. Steve Carney asks who can you trust now?
The Tampa Bay Rays failed to finish off a three-game sweep of the Orioles. Steve also talks with Brandon Lowe about being named a injury replacement for the All-Star Game, and the seeding of the eight players for the Home Run Derby have been released.
The Rays can sweep the Baltimore Orioles out of town with a win today. Steve discusses Tuesday night's win at Tropicana Field, plus with Logan Morrison back out on the market, could a reunion with Tampa Bay be a possibility, and John Sterling will miss the upcoming weekend series in St. Petersburg
The Rays start the month of July with a third consecutive win, taking the opener from the Baltimore Orioles. Steve Carney talks with left-hander Ryan Yarbrough, who pitched Monday on short rest, about the vibe in the clubhouse starting to return to the feeling they had at the beginning of the year. Also, with the death of Tyler Skaggs, Steve remembers the pitcher he saw just three weeks ago.
The Tampa Bay Rays finish the weekend against the Texas Rangers with their first series win in three weeks. Steve Carney discusses Blake Snell's strong start, what Tays hitters did right, and why every Major League team should pray that Joey Gallo bunts. Also, we talk with both outfielder Austin Meadows and pitcher Charlie Morton after they learned they had been named to the American League All-Star Team roster.
Brendan McKay made his big league debut Saturday, and lived up to the hype of being the top pitching prospect in the Rays organization. Hear from his catcher Travis d'Arnaud on what the left-hander did right. Also, a wild affair between the Yankees and Red Sox took place across the pond. How does that affect how baseball is viewed internationally?
After playing 18 innings Thursday, the Rays came out flat and dropped a 5-0 decision to the Texas Rangers in a game that saw some of the weirdest moments ever in a baseball game. Also, hear from Rays top pitching prospect Brendan McKay, who makes his major league debut today.
Tampa Bay ends what has been a brutal road trip by taking an 18-inning game victory from the Minnesota Twins, but the heavy use of the pitching staff means they're going to have to bite the bullet and bring up their top pitching prospect, Brendan McKay for a start this weekend.
The Rays fall again in Minneapolis, ensuring they will not win a single series in this ten-game road trip. Also, hear from Stephen Bronfman on the possibility of bringing baseball in some way, shape, or form back to Montreal
Hear from the Rays principal owner, who spoke publicly for the first time Tuesday on his plan to share the team with Montreal, plus the reigning Cy Young Award winner has another poor outing as Tampa Bay falls in Minnesota.
