Inside Pitch Podcast

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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.

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438 episodes

2020 Post Mortem And A Major Announcement

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.

47m
Oct 28, 2020
A Stumble Out The Gate

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.

21m
Oct 21, 2020
The Rays Win The Pennant

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.

26m
Oct 18, 2020
We'll Play A Sixth Game

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.

23m
Oct 16, 2020
Astros Keep Rays From Sweeping ALCS

Steve Carney discusses the Astros staving off elimination by beating the Rays in Game 4 of the ALCS.

24m
Oct 15, 2020
On The Brink Of The World Series

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.

27m
Oct 14, 2020
Seven Down, Six To Go

Steve Carney breaks down Game 2 of the ALCS.

25m
Oct 13, 2020
Live After The Rays Win Game 1

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.

21m
Oct 12, 2020
Get Ready For The ALCS

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.

19m
Oct 11, 2020
Putting A Bow On The ALDS

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.

12m
Oct 10, 2020
You Didn't Think It Was Going To Be Easy, Did You?

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.

9m
Oct 09, 2020
What To Expect On Elimination Day

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

8m
Oct 08, 2020
Looking At It One Game At A Time

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.

10m
Oct 07, 2020
Disappointment In Game 1

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.

9m
Oct 06, 2020
Start The Drama

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.

8m
Oct 05, 2020
MLB Couldn't Have Scripted The ALDS Better

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

8m
Oct 02, 2020
Unlikely Heroes Step Up

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.

7m
Sep 30, 2020
Playoffs Get Started And My Awards Ballot Is In

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.

15m
Sep 29, 2020
Making The Best Of A Weird Year

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!

10m
Sep 28, 2020
A Crazy Final Day

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.

8m
Sep 27, 2020
"The Most Underrated Player In Baseball"

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.

12m
Sep 26, 2020
The Final Weekend

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.

8m
Sep 25, 2020
Party On, Rays!

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.

9m
Sep 24, 2020
What's Wrong With Blake Snell?

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

10m
Sep 23, 2020
Did The Rays Just Beat Jacob deGrom?

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.

7m
Sep 22, 2020
Closing In On A Division Title

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.

8m
Sep 21, 2020
Marking Days Off On Calendar

The Rays continue to push toward a division title, and with the Yankees continuing to win, Tampa Bay keeps marking days off the calendar

8m
Sep 20, 2020
Dealing With Unfamiliarity

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.

9m
Sep 19, 2020
Postseason Bound

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.

8m
Sep 18, 2020
What's Wrong With Willy Adames' Bat?

Steve Carney tries to figure out just why the Rays shortstop is just 2 for his last 29 with 17 strikeouts.

8m
Sep 17, 2020