Steve Carney starts by discussing plans by three major states -- New York, California, and Texas -- to resume playing sports without fans, which could pave the way for Major League Baseball to return. Plus, Bartolo Colon wants to return for one more year in the big leagues, and Steve states the case for why he should get one more run in the sun.
Steve Carney is back to discuss the rumor of a possible landing spot for shortstop Francisco Lindor being Tampa Bay. He explains why he believes that the Indians' asking price is above what the Rays should be willing to pay, and why if the team is looking to trade their shortstop, they need to look at getting pitching.
Rays catcher Mike Zunino sits down with Steve Carney and the rest of the Rays beat to talk about how he's stayed busy while staying home during the COVID-19 pandemic, being a new dad for the second time, and his take on how long it would take to get ready to play again.
Steve Carney starts the show by wishing his friend and Rays TV analyst Orestes Destrade a happy 58th birthday. Ronnie Lane and Tom Krasniqi then sit down with outfielder Austin Meadows to talk quarantine haircuts, fishing when he's normally roaming the outfield, and getting an early morning baseball fix from halfway around the world.
Steve Carney talks about reports that a plan to resume baseball is beginning to come into focus, and why he believes geographical realignment could be more difficult than you think. Plus, Tyler Glasnow sits down with Ron Diaz and Ian Beckles to discuss his quarantine haircut and how he's preparing for getting back on the mound.
Steve Carney begins the show by talking about Marc Topkin's article on outfielder Yoshi Tsutsugo and his preparations for a 2020 season taking place in Japan. Rays TV analyst Orestes Destrade then sits down with Ron Diaz and Ian Beckles to talk about playing baseball in Asia, and his take on MLB resuming play
Steve Carney talks about staying up late to watch the start of regular season baseball in South Korea, and how enjoyable it was to see the product being played by guys he knew and recognized. Plus, hear from Rays manager Kevin Cash as he sat down with Pat Donovan and Aaron Jacobson to discuss how he's handled the COVID-19 shutdown, communication with his players overseas, and the excitement of possible getting restarted.
The Rays general manager sits down to talk about how the team has dealt with the shutdown of the sport due to COVID-19, getting players back from overseas, and expectations when things do get started again.
Hear from Rays infielder Daniel Robertson as he sits down with Pat Donovan and Aaron Jacobson to talk about preparations for 2020, building chemistry in the clubhouse, and managing expectations after a 96-win campaign in 2020.
Hear from Rays first baseman Ozzie Timmons, who sat down with Ronnie Lane and Tom Krasniqi, about the tradition of doing pushups in the dugout, the high expectations on the team for 2020 whenever that season starts, and riding a bike to stay in shape.
Re-uploaded due to issues: Steve Carney discusses another plan to get baseball started, this time reported by USA Today's Bob Nightengale, that would not only have games return by Independence Day, but also get in a 100-game regular season and a full postseason, albeit with some tweaks to the alignment.
Steve Carney discusses an idea floated by ESPN's Jeff Passan in his weekly column about perhaps the most interesting idea brought to light to try and see baseball played in 2020: a 30-team playoff. Plus, we send well-wishes out to an opponent battling an opponent much tougher than COVID-19.
Sunday was Rays TV color commentator Brian Anderson's birthday, and Steve Carney starts the show with a pair of funny stories about BA. Pat Donovan and Aaron Jacobson also sit down with outfielder Austin Meadows to talk about staying ready for a season in question.
The Rays second baseman sits down to discuss what he sees as baseball's future in 2020, plus the possibility of seeing Rob Gronkowski at a Rays game this year, and more!
Major League Baseball's investigation into the Red Sox cheating scandal has been released, and manager Alex Cora received the same penalty as Astros skipper AJ Hinch despite being in both investigations. Steve Carney tells you why he doesn't like that.
We don't know how long it will be until we get baseball back, but one thing is for certain: when it does return, Dave Wills will be there to call the action. Hear the Rays Radio broadcaster talk about the shutdown, Kevin Kiermaier's improvements at the plate, and helping those on the front line battling the COVID-19 virus
The Rays infielder speaks about staying in shape during the shutdown, possibly starting a season without fans, his thoughts on the Astros scandal, and more.
Rays pitcher Ryan Yarbrough discusses how he's been staying prepared for the 2020 season when no one knows when (or if) the season will ever start.
Hear frfom the Rays pitching coach how he's using technology to keep tabs on his pitchers, who have scattered due to COVID-19.
Today's show looks into the future and back at the past, as Steve Carney discusses the efforts by politicians to get professional sports going again to try and kick-start a sense of normalcy, then looks back at the 73rd anniversary of Jackie Robinson breaking the color line in Major League Baseball
On today's episode, we revisit Monday's conversation between Rays manager Kevin Cash and Ronnie Lane and Tom Krasniqi, and Tricia Whitaker of Fox Sports Sun hops on with Pat Donovan and Aaron Jacobson to update how she's handling the coronavirus quarantine
Steve Carney discusses the latest report from Bob Nightengale of USA Today proposing the Major League Baseball stick with Grapefruit and Cactus League locations for the 2020 season. Also, we look at the different simulations of the season going on while we wait for baseball to resume.
The latest team valuations from Forbes magazine are out and the Tampa Bay Rays are worth more than a billion dollars. Steve Carney explains why that number won't translate to higher salaries on the field. Plus, a new survey shows it may be quite some time before fans feel ready to return to sporting venues.
Steve Carney starts today’s show by discussing the indictment of former top-overall pick Josh Hamilton on felony charges of battery against his teenage daughter, then Pat Donovan and Aaron Jacobson talk shutdown with Rays hitting coach Chad Mottola.
Steve Carney continues to discuss the contingency plan that has all 30 Major League Baseball teams playing their seasons in Arizona, and why there are so many hypotheticals that need to be sorted out after the CDC advisories are lifted that it still could be a while before we see players on the field.
Steve Carney discusses a report that Major League Baseball and the players association are looking at the possibility of having all 30 teams play the 2020 season in Arizona. Also, a hail and farewell to Hall of Famer Al Kaline.
With the Coronavirus pandemic in full swing, Steve Carney discusses a Tampa Bay Times article by Marc Topkin that explains how the Rays coaching and training staff are having to use video conferencing setups to keep in touch with the players. Plus we give our answer to Craig Calcaterra's question of which historical game we'd want to see in person.
With Major League Baseball always looking for ways to make baseball games quicker and more exciting, Dodgers infielder Justin Turner has provided an idea that certainly appears to come out of left field. Steve Carney also gives an update on outfielder Jim Edmonds' condition, and one team's training staff is streaming their workouts for the public.
Steve Carney starts Thursday’s show by discussing Shin-Soo Choi’s decision to give $1,000 to every minor league player in the Texas Rangers organization, and wondering if more big-leaguers may follow suit. We also update both the MLB The Show 20 season being played by 95.3 WDAE personalities on Twitch and the Strat-O-Magic season being simulated, and reliever Nick Anderson talks about how he’s handling the COVID-19 pandemic.
A decision by Major League Baseball to keep paying minor-leaguers their Spring Training meal stipends through May was announced Tuesday, but Steve Carney is quick to point out how little compensation that is compared to what big-league players are getting for the shutdown. Plus, the pre-eminent name is orthopedic surgery says he won't perform any more Tommy John surgeries...for now.
