Inside Pitch Podcast

The Rays finish off a shutout sweep of the Miami Marlins on Wednesday, but saw another catcher get injured in the process. Hear what happened to Anthony Bemboom from the Rays catcher himself. Also with a huge weekend series coming up in the Bronx, see how our perspective on the weekend likely differs from how those who are on the field for the series.

The Rays got their annual series with the Miami Marlins off on the right foot, as Charlie Morton and the bullpen pitched a gem. Hear from Morton on his night and what went well for him. Also, when Tampa Bay heads to the Bronx this weekend, they won't see former teammates Logan Morrison or Brad Miller, but instead it will be another aging slugger that could be in the lineup.

Tonight will mark the end of the first quarter of the regular season, as the Rays will play in their 40th game of the year when they take on the Miami Marlins. Steve Carney catches up with Ian Beckles and Jay Recher of the Ron and Ian Show on WDAE and breaks down the highs and lows of the beginning of the 2019 season.

The Rays lose just their second series of the year after dropping Sunday's finale to the Yankees, but there are plenty of fans ready to press the panic button. Austin Meadows wants them to know there's plenty of season left to go. Also, we start to look back as Tuesday will be the quarter pole to the 2019 season

The Rays hold on to first place with a win Saturday over the New York Yankees, We catch up with new catcher Travis d'Arnaud, whose first game with the team saw him deal with four of Tampa Bay's best pitchers. We also hear from pitcher Tyler Glasnow after he learned the results of his MRI on his right forearm, and a former Tampa Bay hurler is about to set a new record for the most teams played for in a big league career.

The Rays drop the opener of the weekend to the Yankees, but the loss was of more than just a game, as Tyler Glasnow left the game with a forearm injury that usually spells bad news. Plus, the Rays make an addition to the catching situation with both Mike Zunino and Michael Perez on the injured list.

With the Rays sitting atop the American League East, we remember one fateful decision the front office made that could have possibly changed the franchise significantly. Also, Tampa Bay welcomes the New York Yankees to Tropicana Field for a weekend series, and while New York may not look the same as they did during the spring, they still pose a significant threat to Tampa Bay's lead in the division.

Tampa Bay had an opportunity to finish off a three-game sweep of Arizona, but the Rays allowed the Diamondbacks to score a pair of early runs, then had a pair of baserunning mishaps late keep them from scoring the go-ahead run as they fell in 13 innings Wednesday. We speak with outfielder Kevin Kiermaier about the frustration of being 0-4 in extra inning games and 1-6 in one-run contests. Also, Addison Russell is back with the Chicago Cubs after his suspension for domestic violence. Where is the line between an adequate penalty for the offense and the chance to prove a person has changed?

The Rays get another big win over the Arizona Diamondbacks that started with a bang from Brandon Lowe. We hear from both the infielder and manager Kevin Cash about his performance. But the biggest part of the series has been the abysmal attendance, and it could jeopardize the future of Major League Baseball in the region.

Tampa Bay used a huge night from Blake Snell and a grand slam from Tommy Pham to bludgeon Arizona. We hear from both players after the win, and also discuss a crazy afternoon in Cincinnati, complete with bees and a pitching Panda.