Inside Pitch Podcast

Brendan McKay finally gets to pitch in a Grapefruit League game, plus Aaron Judge has a broken rib from September, a visiting clubhouse manager gets fired for helping opposing pitchers doctor baseballs, and the Major League Baseball Players Association has a bone to pick with the Rays and other low-payroll teams

The Rays win their third straight spring game, defeating the Pirates. Former Baltimore Oriole Adam Jones gets on Steve for not seeing which Pirate player broke the scoreboard at Charlotte Sports Park. Ryan Yarbrough discusses his latest spring outing. The Rays release a statement about the gambler accused of threatening players, and Brendan McKay and Blake Snell will throw today

The Rays use two big innings to defeat the Toronto Blue Jays in Port Charlotte Wednesday. Also, minor-league infielder Kevin Padlo returned to camp after being leaving a couple of weeks ago with a non-baseball-related illness, and he tells us what exactly he was dealing with. And finally, Steve discusses federal charges against a gambler who threatened four Rays players last year

The Rays used some excellent play by minor-leaguers -- both pitchers and hitters -- to leave North Port with a win over the Braves. Steve also discusses both Blake Snell and Brendan McKay getting a chance to throw Tuesday, and what is next for each lefty. Plus, a breakdown of the catching situation and the four players that could have an impact in 2020.

The Rays leave Sarasota Monday with just a 3-3 tie, but experience a scary moment when minor-leaguer Garrett Whitley is hit on the face by a foul ball. Steve gives an update on his condition, and talks with Charlie Morton about his second Grapefruit League start. Then, we go in-depth into the relief pitching situation for 2020.

The Rays take out their frustrations of getting beat up by the Atlanta Braves by laying a thumping on the Minnesota Twins. We also hear from Blake Snell about getting a cortisone shot in his left elbow and if he expects to be ready for Opening Day, and if he starts the year on the injured list, Steve discusses how the Rays could cover the loss with their depth.

Saturday night was one the Rays will be glad to throw in the circular file, as the Braves beat them up 12-0. Steve discusses the few bright spots seen in the game, and Joe Ryan talks about starting his first Grapefruit League game today as well as his before inning routine.

The Rays traveled across the state of Florida to go up against Stephen Strasburg and the Washington Nationals, coming home with a 8-1 win. Steve talks with uber-prospect Wander Franco on his two days with the big club, and commissioner Rob Manfred warns players to keep any marijuana usage away from the ballpark

The Rays play a pair of games Thursday, earning a win at home and taking a loss on the road. Hear from Tyler Glasnow, who made his spring debut in Port Charlotte, and get Steve's thoughts on Wander Franco, who played in his first Grapefruit League contest. Plus, retribution against the Astros appears to have started, and Congress wants Curt Flood in the Hall of Fame.

Both Blake Snell and Jose Alvarado got their springs underway in Wednesday's game against the Twins. Alvarado discusses the struugles results-wise, but how happy he was just to get back on the mound. Also, Giancarlo Stanton will miss Opening Day for New York, and Wander Franco gets ready to play today.