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Bullpenning in Tampa Bay, a Youth Movement in Washington, and Big Heat in the NL Central

The Ringer staff discusses the Rays’ pitching tactics and more

By Michael Baumann, Claire McNear, Zach Kram, and Ben Lindbergh
Tampa Bay Rays v Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim Photo by Jayne Kamin-Oncea/Getty Images

Michael Baumann is joined by Zach Kram, who details the Tampa Bay Rays’ innovative and controversial new pitching tactics (01:45). Then Claire McNear drops by to talk about Rich Hill’s blisters and the league’s latest teenage sensation, Nationals outfielder Juan Soto (20:15). Finally Ben Lindbergh makes a quick appearance—though not as quick as the fastballs of relievers Jordan Hicks and Josh Hader, who have made headlines this week for different reasons (33:00).

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