Inside Pitch Podcast

A day after blowing a seven-run lead, the Tampa Bay Rays turned the tables on the Toronto Blue Jays by rallying from a seven-run deficit themselves. Plus, the front office makes three separate trades, and could be close to more.

As great as Friday's win in Toronto was for the Tampa Bay Rays, Saturday's loss was just as heartbreaking. Plus, one former Rays reliever won't be returning to the team, as Sergio Romo was dealt to another American League team looking for a postseason berth.

The Rays open a series north of the border with a win over the Toronto Blue Jays, and get back in the lead for the second wild card. Plus, we look at two possible trade targets for the upcoming deadline.

The Rays' bid for a postseason berth takes a hit as they announce Blake Snell will have surgery on his left elbow to remove a loose body. So who will replace Snell in the rotation? We answer that question and more in the latest episode of the mailbag.

Wednesday's 3-2 win for the Rays over the Boston Red Sox was overshadowed by the long delay caused by the umpiring crew not being able to communicate how a double switch was pulled by Kevin Cash. Steve goes through the rules the umpires went through to make the switch, and how the switch should have been communicated on both sides to avoid any confusion.

Tampa Bay's rally fell short Tuesday night against the Red Sox, so the Rays need a win Wednesday to avoid being swept at home, falling into third place in the division standings, and finishing the current homestand 1-5.

The Rays dropped their sixth out of the last seven contests in Monday night's loss to the Boston Red Sox. Steve discusses how Jalen Beeks can grow from a rough outing, and how a national media member has it all wrong when it comes to the ninth inning of the loss.

The Rays saw their five game losing streak come to an end Sunday as Travis d'Arnaud's grand slam helped lead Tampa Bay to a win over the Chicago White Sox. Plus, another child is injured by a foul ball, calling for protective nets to be extended to the foul poles again.

The Rays once again saw their bullpen not able to hold on to a lead, dropping an 11-inning decision to the Chicago White Sox. Kevin Kiermaier, who didn't even start in Saturday's game, ended up getting injured in the contest, which means the whispers about his ability to stay healthy will again start up. And friend of the podcast Jayson Stark is inducted into the Hall of Fame.

The Rays start their homestand with another defeat, this one to the Chicago White Sox. Steve Carney discusses the problems the defense is dealing with. Also, Matt Duffy had Friday off, but will be return to the Rays for Saturday? And could Tampa Bay be the next stop for the pitcher once known as The Dark Knight?