Inside Pitch Podcast

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.