A daily look at the Tampa Bay Rays, with news and events that affect both the team and Major League Baseball. The show drops at 11:00 every day, and is hosted by 95.3 WDAE Rays Insider Steve Carney.
After the Rays fell in six games in the World Series, Steve Carney discussed what went wrong in the final games of 2020, and why despite not winning a title, you have to consider the year a major accomplishment. Plus, a big announcement.
The Rays drop Game 1 of the World Series to the Los Angeles Dodgers, and Steve Carney is here to take your comments and give you his thoughts for Game 2.
The Rays advance to the World Series for the second time in franchise history, and Steve Carney stayed up late and enjoyed a glass of bourbon while taking your comments and questions on Facebook.
Steve Carney breaks down the Rays Game 5 loss, and explain why even though they've dropped two straight, they have a great advantage to still win the ALCS.
Steve Carney discusses the Astros staving off elimination by beating the Rays in Game 4 of the ALCS.
Steve Carney breaks down the Rays' Game 3 win over the Houston Astros in the American League Championship Series, and takes your thoughts and comments on being one win away from the World Series.
Steve Carney went live on 95.3 WDAE's Facebook page after the Rays held on for a 2-1 win over the Astros and took your questions and comments.
Steve Carney gives one final look back at the job the pitching staff did to get through Game 5 of the ALDS with a win, and Blake Snell gives you his thoughts as he gets ready to start Game 1 of the American League Championship Series against the Houston Astros tonight.
The Rya shave sent the New Yprk Yankees back east for the winter, and Steve Carney explains why everything that has occurred had to happen in the manner it has for this team and you, their fans.
It's do-or-die time for the Rays as they'll play a fifth and deciding game against the New York Yankees tonight in the ALDS. Steve Carney tells you what to expect from Tampa Bay.
With the Tampa Bay Rays pushing the New York Yankees to the brink of elimination, Steve Carney discusses what you're likely to see from both sides in tonight's crucial fourth game of the American League Division Series
The Rays tied up the American League Division Series with the Yankees by taking Game 2, but the national media is focusing on the Yankees. Steve Carney tells you why that's a good thing. Plus, hear from reliever Nick Anderson on how he looks at the series now that it's down to a best-of-three.
Steve Carney knows that Rays fans were rightfully concerned about seeing Gerrit Cole start for the Yankees in Game 1 of the American League Division Series, and are disappointed to be down 1-0 in the best-of-five series. But he explains how Tampa Bay nearly got Cole out of the game early, and now Tampa Bay knows the gloves are off against New York.
The Rays and the New York Yankees start the American League Division Series this evening in San Diego. Steve Carney talks about the drama that's about to unfold between two teams that do not like each other, and we hear from Game 1 starter Blake Snell about being in the same hotel as the Yankees.
Steve Carney discusses the two American League Division Series matchups and how Major League Baseball would have wanted these four teams going after each other in the playoffs
Steve Carney discusses how in the Rays’ Game 1 win over Toronto they not only got their best player to be their best player, but also how one player who was no expected to provide a boost brought them to the brink of sweeping the series.
Steve Carney talks wild card homefield advantage, or lack thereof, with Game 1 starter Blake Snell, outfielder Kevin Kiermaier and second baseman Brandon Lowe. Plus, the BBWAA awards ballots are due today, and while Steve doesn't have a vote, it doesn't mean he hasn't put together a ballot for you to scrutinize.
With the regular season officially in the rear-view mirror, Steve Carney gives some love to those who helped everyone get through a pandemic-filled season virus-free!
We've reached Game 60 of the 2020 season, and Steve Carney breaks down what's left to play for. Also, the schedules for the American League Wild Card will be announced today, and we discuss the pros and cons of playing the Yankees and Blue Jays when it comes to TV time.
Steve Carney spends today's episode discussing the spectacular eighth inning had by Joey Wendle in Friday night's win over the Phillies. We hear from Wendle, outfielder Brett Phillips and manager Kevin Cash, and discuss Kevin Kiermaier's praise on social media of the Tampa Bay second baseman.
The Rays wrap up the 2020 season with a weekend series against the Philadelphia Phillies. Steve Carney breaks down why this weekend should be exciting even with the Rays having wrapped up the American League East and with one more win, the top seed in the entire American League.
Tampa Bay clinches its first division title in ten years. Steve Carney gives you his favorite clubhouse celebration story, and asks outfielder Kevin Kiermaier about how the 2020 club overcame all the obstacles to win 20 of its final 26 games away from the Trop.
Steve Carney talks about the former Cy Young Award winner's season and what he believes the left-hander can do to be ready for the 2020 Wild Card round
Steve Carney asks you if you believed the Rays would be able to beat the two-time defending National League Cy Young Award winner, plus we hear from Nate Lowe on nearly running through a late stop sign from third base coach Rodney Linares.
Steve Carney starts to break down the final week of the regular season, and how the players have to be sensing that a division title is within their grasp.
The Rays continue to push toward a division title, and with the Yankees continuing to win, Tampa Bay keeps marking days off the calendar
It's been a tough first season in the US for Yoshi Tsutsugo, but Steve Carney points out why you should give the DH a pass on year 1.
Steve Carney describes the euphoria most Rays fans are feeling after Thursday's doubleheader sweep, and we hear from shortstop Willy Adames and first baseman Nate Lowe how this is just the first goal they have for 2020.
Steve Carney tries to figure out just why the Rays shortstop is just 2 for his last 29 with 17 strikeouts.
Steve Carney talks about how injury has allowed Nate Lowe to show off how he can help the club in its playoff push. Also, baseball needs to be concerned with mother nature if it's planning a bubble for southern California.
After being swept in the nation's capital last week, the Rays will look to pay back the Washington Nationals beginning tonight at the Trop. Plus, the latest on the proposed bubble for the playoffs.
Steve Carney talks about the day off for the Rays and the final push for the postseason.
It's the 400th episode of The Inside Pitch Podcast! Steve Carney discusses getting out of a slump at the plate, and Nate Lowe, who hit a pair of home runs Friday night to get out of his, reveals the advice a brand new teammate gave him.
Steve Carney fills you in on changes coming to The Inside Pitch Podcast
Steve Carney remarks at how quickly some of the keyboard warriors who love to bash the Tampa Bay Rays for every minor thing return when the team loses consecutive games for the first time in five weeks.
The Rays could not pull out a victory in Washington, DC facing the Nationals' ace, but Steve Carney says there are still plenty of positives that come from their matchup with Max Scherzer.
The Rays increase their lead in the American League East with a victory over the Marlins, and we hear from Seminole's Brett Phillips, who joined his hometown team Friday after being traded for at the deadline.
Steve Carney discusses how he feels the Tampa Bay Rays are poised to get some of the most important pieces they've lost to injury back soon, and how that could help propel them to a deep postseason run.
Steve Carney debunks the reasons that Yankees fans like to give for why their team went 2-8 this year against the Rays
Steve Carney talks about the shenanigans that went down in Tuesday's loss in the Bronx, and how he feels New York continues to act in that matter because they feel they won't be punished for it.
The Rays continue their regular season dominance over the New York Yankees by handing Gerrit Cole his second consecutive loss. Steve Carney also discusses the Rays only move at the deadline and who was the "winner" in acquisitions
Steve Carney goes through a wild weekend in South Florida, plus breaks down the three biggest names still available as we inch closer to the 4:00 pm trade deadline today.
Steve Carney takes you through the timeline leading up to Thursday's game between the Rays and Orioles being postponed.
Steve Carney starts today's show by discussing not Wednesday's win over the Baltimore Orioles, but just how close the Rays and Orioles may have come to not playing Wednesday after the shooting of Jacob Blake and the decision by the NBA and MLS to postpone most if not all of their games.
The Rays start a new series on their homestand with a win, defeating the Baltimore Orioles for their 20th victory on the year, but Jalen Beeks joins the ranks of the walking wounded in the process. Steve Carney brings up a familiar name to Rays fans who could be looking to make a comeback.
Steve Carney breaks down Monday's loss to the Toronto Blue Jays, and he goes over three things he believes the Rays must have happen if they want to not only make the postseason but also have a chance at a deep playoff run.
Steve Carney breaks down Josh Fleming's major league debut leading to another win over the Blue Jays, plus with today being officially the midway point of the 2020 regular season, we get your superlatives on the year as well as those of Fox Sports Sun's Doug Waechter
The Rays use an extra-inning victory over the Blue Jays to get back into first place in the American League East. Steve Carney breaks down Saturday's win, plus we hear from pitcher Josh Fleming, who will make his Major League debut starting Sunday's contest, and another reliever hits the injured list with an elbow issue, but it may not be as bad as you think.
Tampa Bay's five-game winning streak comes to an end Friday in a 6-5 ten-inning defeat to Toronto. And we also discuss the first of what could be many deals made before the August 31 trade deadline
Steve Carney breaks down the Rays ten-game road trip they just completed going 9-1, and a listener e-mail about the trade deadline brings our first look at what Tampa Bay could be looking for in the next ten days.