Inside Pitch Podcast

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.

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.

10-28
47:44

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.

10-21
21:35

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.

10-18
26:14

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.

10-16
23:21

Astros Keep Rays From Sweeping ALCS

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

10-15
24:12

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.

10-14
27:51

Seven Down, Six To Go

Steve Carney breaks down Game 2 of the ALCS.

10-13
25:40

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.

10-12
21:24

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.

10-11
19:21

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.

10-10
12:05

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.

10-09
09:16

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

10-08
08:42

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.

10-07
10:00

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.

10-06
09:22

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.

10-05
08:40

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

10-02
08:39

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.

09-30
07:51

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.

09-29
15:30

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!

09-28
10:16

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.

09-27
08:53

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