Sports Day Tampa Bay
A daily sports podcast from the Tampa Bay Times, hosted by Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick, covering the biggest stories in Tampa Bay sports including the Buccaneers, Rays, Lightning, and USF. New episodes drop every weekday morning.
Episodes
Vita Vea Speaks, Chandler Simpson's Breakout, and Bucs Starters To Take the Field
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick break down Vita Vea's first comments since signing his new two-year, $48 million deal, where he insisted he never wanted to leave Tampa Bay, called himself a "Buc for life," and went out of his way to defend Todd Bowles from criticism — saying he'll retire the day Bowles does. Rick explains why the tape backed that up all along: Vea was smiling, coaching up teammates
Bucs & Vita Vea Agree To Extension, What It Means for Baker Mayfield and Rays Survive Blue Jays 7-6
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick break down the Vita Vea saga finally reaching a resolution — a reworked deal that tacks on $30 million in new money, bumping this year to $24 million and adding a 2027 season at the same number, for $48 million total over two years. They dig into why this was always the likely outcome despite the trade rumblings, what it means for a front seven that could now be one
Bucs' Baker Mayfield Opens Up, Bain's Relentless Motor, and the Rays' Power Outage
Rick Stroud shares highlights from his sit-down with Baker Mayfield, where the quarterback opened up about healing — physically, after a brutal string of injuries that battered his body last season, and personally, after reconnecting with his father and brother following a painful family financial dispute that had fractured their relationship for years. Baker also explains why he set his own contr
Rays Stop the Bleeding, Beat Orioles 7-6 & Bucs Return To Practice After 1st Preseason Game
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick break down a wild 7-6 win over the Orioles that snapped the Rays' three-game skid and avoided a home sweep — a slugfest that saw Coby Mayo crush one of the longest home runs in Tropicana Field Statcast history off a returning Shane McClanahan, who battled back on a strict pitch count in his first start off the IL. The Rays answered with home runs of their own, includ
Bucs Win Preseason Opener While Resting Their Starters While Rays Lose 3 Straight
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick break down the Tampa Bay Buccaneers preseason opener in New York, where Tampa Bay held out its starters and let backup QB Jaylen Daniels take over in the 2nd half — and he delivered, going 10-for-15 for 111 yards with a rushing touchdown while engineering a pair of comeback scoring drives. The guys explain why Todd Bowles kept Baker Mayfield and the first team out of
Bucs First Preseason Game Tonight & Mailbag Questions on Vita Vea, Bucs Weaknesses & Rays Playoff Chances
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick preview the Buccaneers' preseason opener against the Jets at MetLife Stadium, breaking down who's likely to play and who's held out. Expect several key veterans to sit (Baker Mayfield, Chris Godwin, and Tristan Wirfs among them), while rookies and young players trying to make a mark get extended run — first-round pick Rueben Bain Jr., backup QB Jalon Daniels, undraft
Bucs' Egbuka Scare, Hurst Flashes, and a Rays Historic Road Trip
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick break down a strong finish for the Buccaneers in their second joint practice against the Jets, highlighted by an efficient Baker Mayfield, a two-minute drill touchdown to Cade Otten, and a defense that shut the door when it mattered. Rookies Ted Hurst and cornerback Ayden Garnes flash in big moments, while the guys also discuss the scary injury scare to Emeka Egbuka'
Helmets Fly, Rays Roll: Bucs Brawl With Jets While Rays Win Straight On The Road
Bucs-Jets Joint Practice Turns ChaoticRick Stroud recaps a joint practice between the Buccaneers and Jets that devolved into roughly six bench-clearing fights. The flashpoint: linebacker Luke Goedeke, who had been jawing with Jets rookie first-rounder David Bailey, appeared to take a cheap shot from another player and responded by ripping a helmet off an opponent's head and hurling it 15-20 yards
What Bucs Hope To Accomplish With Joint Practices vs. The Jets & Mailbag Questions on Baker & Vita
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Buccaneers preparing to hold joint practices with the New York Jets today and tomorrow. Vita Vea is with the team, who will play this Friday night in the first preseason game and what to expect from the workouts. Plus we answer your mailbag questions on Vita Vea's holdout, how the Glazer's conduct business and Baker's contract. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/p
Rays Win 6th Straight, Bucs Heading To New York & NFL Hall of Fame Weekend
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Tampa Bay Rays as they've won 6 straight games after beating the Mariners 4-1 on Sunday. They have a 5.5 game lead on Yankees with 45 games to play. Plus the Bucs are heading to New York today to hold joint practices with the Jets this week before their preseason game on Friday night. Plus the NFL Hall of Fame inductions were this weekend and Rick was there. H
Bucs GM Jason Licht Has No Plans To Trade Vita Vea
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on Tampa Bay Buccaneers GM Jason Licht's comments that he has no plans to trade Vita Vea as he continues to hold-in while asking for a trade as he enters the final year of his contract. Plus the Rays road trip continues tonight in Seattle while they hold a 4.5 game lead over the Yankees. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Vita Vea's Hold-In Continues With Buccaneers & Rays Sweep Rockies
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick with the latest on Vita Vea's hold-in with the Buccaneers as he wants a new contract. Plus the Rays sweep the Rockies as Junior Caminero goes deep again and new reliever Tyler Wells strikes out 4 batters in his Rays debut. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Bucs Night Practice, Vita Vea Still Not Practicing & Rays' Liam Hicks Grand Slam in First Game
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers night practice that was without Vita Vea. His people say a trade is most likely as negotiations aren't going well. Plus the Rays new catcher Liam Hicks hits a grand slam in his 2nd at bat with the team but Freddy Peralta struggles in Colorado. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Rays Add 3 at Trade Deadline Including a Catcher, Bucs Padded Practice Moved Indoors
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Rays Trade Deadline moves as they acquire SP Freddy Peralta, C Liam Hicks, RP Tyler Wells and trade Hunter Feduccia. Plus the Bucs move Monday's practice indoors after heavy rains come through for their first practice in pads. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Bucs Standouts In Camp, Ownership Not Happy With Baker Mayfield's Comments & Rays Trade For Peralta
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick with the latest on the Buccaneers Training Camp including ownerships feelings about Baker Mayfield's contract comments last week, Vita Vea's hold-in and standout players so far. Plus the Rays goes 6-3 on the home stand despite scoring less than 3 runs a game. Plus they added a starting pitcher as they trade for Freddy Peralta from the Mets. Hosted on Acast. See acast
Baker Mayfield Feels 'Disrespected' and 'Undervalued' By Buccaneers
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on Baker Mayfield's comments regarding his lack of contract extension with the Buccaneers. He said he felt 'disrespected' and 'undervalued' while being dissappointed team wouldn't give him more than a 2-year deal for a franchise quarterback. Plus the Rays beat the Rangers as Cedric Mullins hits the game-winning home run and Tampa Bay is now 3.5 games ahead of the Yan
Bucs Open Training Camp Without Tristan Wirfs and Vita Vea Who Have Tweaks
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Buccaneers first day of Training Camp as Tristan Wirfs and Vita Vea didn't participate after 'tweaking' something on Tuesday. How does Vita Vea's trade request and Baker Mayfield's contract status impact the team this year. Plus the Rays beat the Rangers 3-0 despite only getting 3 hits. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Bucs' Baker Mayfield To Play Season Under Old Contract, Become Free Agent in March
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield reporting to Training Camp without a new contract. He will play this season under his old deal and then become a free agent in March. Add that with Vita Vea's trade request and is there trouble for the Bucs this season. The Rays lose 4-1 to the Texas Rangers, their lead in the AL East is now 1.5 games with 5 games to
Bucs Defensive Tackle Vita Vea Requests A Trade
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on Vita Vea's request that the Tampa Bay Buccaneers trade him as he enters the final year of a 4-year contract that will pay him more than $17 million this year. How will this impact the defense, the team and Baker Mayfield contract negotiations. Plus more details on Kyle Shannahan's accident and the reporting on it and the terrible tragedy of Eric Bienemy's son shoo
Rays Have Won 6-of-7 & Bucs Rookies Report To Training Camp Today
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick are back from vacation as the Tampa Bay Rays have won 6-of-7 including 2 straight shutouts of the Guardians. Plus the Buccaneers rookies report today for Training Camp and the veterans report tomorrow. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
MAILBAG: Baker Mayfield's Health, Bucs Tight Ends, Rays Stadium & Steve Yzerman
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick answer your mailbag questions on how new Buccaneers Offensive Coordinator Zac Robinson will use his tight ends this season, Baker Mayfield health at quarterback, the Rays new stadium plan, will there be a baseball season next year and should the Lightning bring back Steve Yzerman. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Rick and Tom Telling Old Press Box Stories
Rick Stroud is joined by Tom Jones to reminisce about old Press Box stories of the past. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Rick and Tom On Jon Gruden As A Play-By-Play Announcer
Rick Stroud is joined by Tom Jones to tell some old stories and discuss the news that Jon Gruden is going to be the play-by-play announcer for a Bucs game this preseason. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Bucs Preview: Offensive Players That Need To Break Out This Season
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick preview the Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive players that need to break out this season for the Bucs to regain their crown as the NFC South champions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Bucs Preview: Defensive Players That Need To Break Out This Season
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick preview the Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive players that need to break out this season for the Bucs to regain their crown as the NFC South champions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
What To Expect in College Football This Season
Rick Stroud is joined once again by Matt Baker from The Athletic to discuss this season of College Football. Who will be good, how will first year coaches at USF and Florida do, can Miami make it back to the playoff and how will Florida State do. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
College Football NIL, Salary Cap & Possible Conference Realignment + Junior Caminero X-Rays Negative
Rick Stroud is joined by Matt Baker from The Athletic to discuss everything College Football including NIL, realignment, a possible salary cap, Brendan Sorsby and more. Plus Junior Caminero get lucky after being hit in the hand in Tuesday night's All-Star Game, but x-rays were negative. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Should Baker Mayfield Have Played Every Game Last Year Injured & Junior Caminero All-Star Starter
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on Junior Caminero being the first Tampa Bay Ray to start multiple All-Star Games and should Baker Mayfield have played every game last season after seeing how beat up he was. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Junior Caminero Out in HR Derby 2nd Round, 5 Rays in All-Star Game & Baker Mayfield on Quarterback
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on Junior Caminero's loss in the Home Run Derby in the 2nd round, 5 Tampa Bays set to play in tonight's All-Star Game and a preview of Baker Mayfield on Netflix's Quarterback show that debuts today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Rays Honor Evan Longoria, Junior Caminero in HR Derby Tonight & World Cup's Final 4 Teams
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Tampa Bay Rays honoring Evan Longoria over the weekend as it brought out 10-years of memories. Plus Junior Caminero in the Home Run Derby tonight, the Rays are 3 games up in the AL East at the break and the World Cup semifinals features the top 4 teams in the world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Rays To Honor Evan Longoria, Lose to Yankees 12-4 & Could Martin Gramatica Go Into Bucs Ring of Honor
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Tampa Bay Rays honoring Evan Longoria this weekend as his number is retired and he enters the Rays Hall of Fame. Plus the Rays lose 12-4 to the Yankees to split their 4-game series as the lead is 4 games in the division. Plus a mailbag question about putting Martin Gramatica into the Bucs Ring of Honor. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informati
Rays Shutout Yankees To Take 5 Game Lead & Who Should Bucs Induct Into Ring of Honor
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Rays 3-0 win over the Yankees as Tampa Bay is now 5 games ahead and will be in first place at next week's All-Star break. The Rays are now 6-2 vs. the Yankees this season with a day game this afternoon and Drew Rasmussen on the hill. Plus who should the Buccaneers induct into the Ring of Honor this season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inform
Rays Beat Yankees 6-4 to Even Series & Messi Does It Again
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Rays 6-4 win over the Yankees as New York strikes out 17 times for the 2nd straight night. Ian Seymour pitched well except for 1 pitch and Yandy Diaz went yard. Plus Argentina-Egypt was another spectacular World Cup game. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
World Cup Run Ends For U.S. with 4-1 Loss to Belgium & Rays Lose 5-1 To Yankees
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the USA's 4-1 loss to Belgium to end their World Cup run in the Round of 16. Plus the Rays lose to the Yankees 5-1 as Jose Caballero hits 2 home runs against his former team. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Rays Get 4 All-Stars while 9-Game Win Streak Snapped and US Plays Belgium Tonight
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Rays 9-game win streak coming to an end in Houston as Junior Caminero hit 11 home runs in 11 games through Saturday. Caminero, Yandy Diaz, Drew Rasmussen and Bryan Baker were all named to the All-Star Game, the US plays Belgium tonight in the World Cup as they look to make it to the Quarterfinals plus Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce tie the knot at MSG. Hosted o
Rays Win Streak at 8 Games, Junior Caminero's HR Streak Ends & Why John Carlson Chose The Lightning
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Tampa Bay Rays 8-game win streak that has their lead up to 4 games over the Yankees. Junior Caminero's home run streak ends at 6 games but the bottom of the order carried them and Ian Seymour gave up just 1 run in 6 innings. Plus new Lightning defenseman John Carlson on why he wanted to come to Tampa Bay and a mailbag question on sports superstitions. Hosted o
US Advances to Round of 16 in World Cup, Junior Caminero Homers in 6 Straight & Lightning Trade Nick Paul
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the USA's 2-nothing win over Bosnia in the World Cup despite Folarin Balogun getting a red card which makes him ineligible for the next game on Monday vs. Belgium. Plus Junior Caminero is the youngest player in MLB's modern history to hit a home run in 6 straight games while the Rays have won 7 in a row, and the Lightning trade Nick Paul to Toronto while signing 3
Junior Caminero's 5th Straight Game with Home Run, US Plays Tonight in World Cup and NHL Free Agency to Begin
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on Junior Caminero's 5th straight game with a home run and his 8th in 7 games. The Rays win their 6th straight game and are now 2.5 games ahead of the Yankees in the AL East. Plus the US plays Bosnia and Herzegovina in the World Cup's Knockout Stage tonight plus NHL Free Agency starts today but will the Lightning sign anyone. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy fo
Rays' Junior Caminero Honored, Terrion Arnold Released, Germany Upset & Chris Johnson Has ALS
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Rays' Junior Caminero being named the AL Player of the Week after he hit 7 home runs in 6 games and the Rays now lead the AL East by 1.5 games over the Yankees. Plus Terion Arnold is released by the Lions after his arrest in Tampa, Germany is upset in the World Cup and former NFL player Chris Johnson has ALS. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inf
Junior Caminero's Red Hot As Rays Are Back in First & Baker Mayfield Hopeful for New Deal with Bucs
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on Junior Caminero's host streak that has moved the Rays back into first place in the AL East as the Yankees were swept by the Red Sox. Plus Baker Mayfield's tone shifted when talking about a new contract with the Bucs as he sounded more hopeful of getting a deal done. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Rays Take No-Hitter Into 9th Inning While Junior Caminero Hits 3 Home Runs
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Rays 13-2 win over the Royals that saw them carry a no-hitter into the 9th inning and Junior Caminero hit 3 home runs. Plus we answer your mailbag questions on World Cup fans and sports announcers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Rays Beat Royals 5-3, Yandy Diaz 4 More Hits & Mailbag About Small Ball
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Rays 5-3 win over the Royals that saw Griffin Jax pitch well again, Taylor Walls and Chandler Simpson make back-to-back errors and Yandy Diaz gets 4 hits. Plus Dianna Russini used NFL coaches to get out of tickets and your mailbag questions on the Rays small ball and Trevor Bauer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Bucs Hire New Radio Announcer, Rays Lose to Royals Again & The Potential of Buccaneers Offense
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers announcement that Tony Castricone will be their new radio play-by-play announcer, replacing Gene Deckerhoff who retired after last season. Plus the Rays lose to the Royals again and are now only 10-games above .500 for the first time since May 4th. We also answer your mailbag questions about who the Rays could trade at the deadline if they
Rays Lose Opener To Royals & Bucs Mailbag on Reuben Bain Jr, Baker Mayfield and Vita Vea
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Tampa Bay Rays 2-1 loss to the Royals to start their 4-game series as the bats are cold once again. Plus your mailbag questions on Bucs' Reuben Bain Jr. plus Baker Mayfield and Vita Vea's contracts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Bucs Minicamp Over, Rays Win Nats Series, US Advances to Knockout Round & Bolts Trade Darren Raddysh
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers wrapping up minicamp last week, plus thoughts on Rick's interviews with GM Jason Licht and Head Coach Todd Bowles. Also the Rays take 2-of-3 from the Nationals as Johnny Deluca returns but Junior Caminero has another mental mistake that costs them, the US has already advanced to the knockout round of the World Cup and the Lightning trade D
Buccaneers General Manager Jason Licht on Upcoming Season, Roster Changes, Baker Mayfield & More
Rick Stroud is joined by Tampa Bay Buccaneers Jason Licht to discuss the upcoming season, thoughts on last year, drafting Reuben Bain Jr., losing Mike Evans and Lavonte David and the key to this season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Buccaneers Head Coach Todd Bowles on New Players, New Coaches, Baker Mayfield and more
Rick Stroud is joined by Tampa Bay Buccaneers Head Coach Todd Bowles to discuss the team this season, the new players, new coaches and new attitude. Plus how they can replace Mike Evans and Lavonte David, Baker Mayfield's contract status and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Vita Vea Attending, But Not Participating, In Bucs Minicamp and Baker Mayfield on Last Season
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers first day of minicamp as Vita Vea is attending but not partipating, Baker Mayfield discussed last season and his contract status and Todd Bowles discussed Baker's health. Plus the Rays continue their series with the Dodgers and Lionel Messi gets his first career World Cup hat trick. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more info
Bucs Begin Minicamp Today, Rays' Caminero Leads All-Star Voting & Sorsby To The NFL
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers starting their mandatory minicamp today before the team departs later in the week until Training Camp. Plus the Rays' Junior Caminero leads AL 3rd baseman in All-Star voting as the team is in LA to face the Dodgers this week. Also Brendan Sorsby elects to go in the NFL Supplemental Draft instead of returning to Texas Tech ending the c
Inside Bucs-Baker Mayfield Contract Talks, Rays Lose 2-of-3 to Angels & US Wins World Cup Opener
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on what to expect with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Baker Mayfield with his contract negotiations after Rick talked with GM Jason Licht and Head Coach Todd Bowles. Plus the Rays lose 2-or-3 to the Angels with the Dodgers up next as Junior Caminero's first home run in 10 games salvages the final game in the series. The US looked impressive in their first World Cup gam
Bucs Lose an OTA Day For Being Too Physical, Nikita Kucherov Wins Hart Trophy & Rays In Anaheim Tonight
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Bucs losing a day of OTAs due to having too many guys on the ground during workouts, a badge of honor for the team. Plus Nikita Kucherov wins the Hart Trophy for MVP, the Rays ready to begin a series in Anaheim, the World Cup begins and what a collapse by the Spurs on Wednesday night in the NBA Finals. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informatio
Drew Rasmussen Dominates For Rays & Bucs Mailbag on Baker Mayfield and Training Camp Battles
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Rays 7-5 win over the Red Sox that saw Drew Rasmussen throw 7 shutout innings with a career-high 13 strikeouts. The bullpen duo of Cole Sulser and Steven Matz gave up 4 runs to make the game closer than it should have been. The Buccaneers will wrap up OTAs today with Cut for a Cure and we answer your mailbag questions about Baker Mayfield's contract and the po
Rays Beat The Red Sox, Now 11-0 vs AL East at Home & Stadium Mailbag Question
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Rays 4-3 win over the Red Sox as they improve to 11-0 vs. the AL East at Tropicana Field. 3 Rays pitchers combined to only throw 92 pitches led by Nick Martinez who made it into the 8th inning. Plus a mailbag question on the Rays and Bucs Stadium plans and where they stand right now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Rays Beat Red Sox As Yandy Diaz Hits Leadoff HR & Brendan Sorsby Can Play This Season at Texas Tech
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Rays 3-1 win over the Red Sox as Yandy Diaz hits another leadoff home run and Jonathan Aranda gets an RBI single as the game-winning run. Plus Brendan Sorsby is granted an injunction to play this season as Texas Tech despite his gambling addiction that included him betting on his team in the past. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Baker Mayfield Says Contract Talks With Bucs 'Not Close', Rays Lose Series To Marlins & Vasilevskiy Wins Vezina
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on Baker Mayfield's comments that he and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers aren't close on a new contract. Rick has learned that the Bucs first offer was so low that Baker's camp didn't even counter. Mayfield also said he wouldn't negotiate once Training Camp starts. Plus the Rays lose 2-of-3 to the Marlins as they've lost 10 out of 13 games, Andrei Vasilevskiy wins the Vezin
MAILBAG: Rays' Chandler Simpson, Cedric Mullins & Mike Evans Leaving Tampa for San Fran
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick answer your mailbag questions 100% correct, or your money back. We discuss the Rays recent slump, Chandler Simpson, Cedric Mullins, why did the Rays stop running, Mike Evans leaving Tampa Bay and Coordinators being elevated to Head Coach. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Lightning Coach Jon Cooper Wins 1st Jack Adams & Rays Swept by Last Place Tigers
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on Tampa Bay Lightning Head Coach Jon Cooper winning his first Jack Adams Trophy for Coach of the Year. Plus the Rays are swept by the last-place Tigers, giving up 25 runs over the 3 games. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Bucs Defense Showing Swag at OTAs, Rays Shutout By Detroit & TSA Say Bucs Trump Rays For Stadium Funds
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers defense's impressive performance against the offense at OTAs on Tuesday. Todd Bowles' unit has swagger this year with the addition of some vets and the rookies as well. Plus comments from Yaya Diaby, Chris Godwin and others. Also the Rays are shutout by the Tigers 8-0 as they've now lost 7-of-9 and the Tampa Sports Authority says Bucs shou
Rays Lose 10-9, Rams Trade For Miles Garrett & Bucs OTAs Resume Today
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Tampa Bay Rays losing 10-9 to Detroit as Griffin Jax gives up 3 straight home runs as they've lost 6 of their last 8 games. Plus the Rams trade for Miles Garrett, the Bucs begin their 2nd week of OTAs today and the MLB Players Association says players would lose half a billion dollars if they accepted MLB's first CBA proposal. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pr
Rays Take 2-of-3 From Angels While MLB and the Players Exchange CBA Proposals
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Tampa Bay Rays series win over the Angels despite giving up 14 runs on Saturday. Drew Rasmussen struggled but Shane McClanahan was great on Sunday, Yandy Diaz and Jonathan Aranda continue to rake while Junior Caminero is working on his defense. Plus Major League Baseball and the Players Association has exchanged CBA offers including the introduction of a salar
Rick and Tom on Rays 4-Game Losing Streak, Money For Stadiums & Bucs Expectations This Year
Rick Stroud and Tom Jones from the Poynter Institute discuss the Tampa Bay Rays recent 4-game slide and what it means for the season moving forward, will the Bucs stadium plans hinder the Rays ability to get a deal done and the expections for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers this season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Rick and Tom on John Tortorella, The Lightning's Season & Old Sports Writing Stories
Rick Stroud and Tom Jones from the Poynter Institute reminisce on old sportswriting stories and their co-workers, John Tortorella has the Vegas Golden Knights in the Stanley Cup Final when taking over in April and what to make of the Tampa Bay Lightning's season and if their window is still open. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Rays Lose 3rd Straight and Sign Craig Kimbrel, Bucky Irving to be Ready for Camp & Bucs Want Nearly $1 Billion for Renovations
RIck Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Rays 3rd straight loss as the defense commits 3 more errors and the bats are silent again. The Rays did add 9-time All-Star Craig Kimbrel who pitched a solid inning on Tuesday. Plus the Bucs OTAs are underway as Emeka Egbuka makes a spectacular one-handed catch but Bucky Irving won't participate in any OTAs or minicamp next month but should be ready for Traini
Rays Lose 2 Straight Walk-Offs, Wander Franco Guilty Again Plus Bucs OTAs, Is Emeka Egbuka Ready To Be The Guy?
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Rays losing back-to-back games by walkoff home runs as the offense is struggling early in games and the defensive and baserunning gaffes cost them. Plus the Bucs have OTAs this week as Emeka Egbuka is looking to take the next step so is he ready to be the guy with Mike Evans departing? Plus Wander Franco found guilty again in the Dominican Republic. Hosted on
Rays Stadium MOU Approved by Tampa City Council in Narrow Vote & Rays at Yankees This Weekend
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Rays MOU being approved by the Tampa City Council by a close 4-3 vote. There is still work to be done before a final deal can be reached. Plus the Rays have a big series against the Yankees this weekend as they enter 4.5 games ahead of New York. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Rays Rally To Sweep The Orioles, Hillsborough County Approves Stadium MOU & Wander Franco Verdict Coming Next Week
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Rays 3-game sweep of the Orioles as they come from 2 runs down in the 8th inning to win by 2. Also good news for Yandy Diaz as x-rays were negative on his hands after being hit by a pitch on Tuesday, Hillsborough County approves the non-binding MOU by a 5-2 votes and the verdict on the re-trial of Wander Franco is expected next week. Hosted on Acast. See acast
Rays Win Again But Yandy Diaz Hit In Hand, Stadium Votes This Week & Bucs Coaches Rave About Rueben Bain Jr.
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Rays winning ways as they've taken the first 2 games from the Orioles but there is injury concerns with Yandy Diaz who was hit in both hands on Tuesday night. The Rays Stadium MOU has votes this week in Hillsborough County and with the City of Tampa and the Bucs defensive coaches spoke and they really like Rueben Bain Jr. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
BUCS MAILBAG: OC Zac Robinson's Future, 2026 Schedule & Expectations For This Season
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick answer your Tampa Bay Buccaneers mailbag questions 100% correct or your money back. They discuss if new Offensive Coordinator Zac Robinson could be hired away as a head coach after this season, the Bucs schedule and what is the realistic expectation for this team. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Rays First AL Team to 30 Wins & Bucky Irving Still RB1 for Bucs
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Tampa Bay Rays taking 2-of-3 from the Marlins over the weekend. They saw their 11-game home win streak snapped but they are the first American League team to 30 wins this year. Plus Bucs running back Bucky Irving will be RB1 again and if he can stay healthy, he should have a big year. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Bucs Schedule Released and It's Very Favorable Plus County Release MOU with Rays
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Buccaneers schedule which couldn't be more favorable for them in terms of road trips, cold weather games and having a bye in week 10. Plus Hillsborough County released a nonbinding memorandum of understanding with the Rays for a new stadium and it's about $100 million less than the Rays proposal. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Rays Lose After Walking 10 Jays, Baker Mayfield On 'Quarterback' & NFL Schedule Out Tonight
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Rays extra inning loss to the Blue Jays after walking 10 batters and giving up a walk-off grand slam. Plus the NFL schedule comes out tonight and the Bucs don't have get an international game this season. Baker Mayfield is one of 4 quarterbacks featured in season 3 of Netflix's series Quarterback. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informati
Shane McClanahan 5 More Shutout Innings as Rays Hold On & More On Bucs Draft Picks
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Rays 7-6 extra inning win in Toronto that saw Shane McClanahan throw 5 shutout innings, the Rays blow a 5-run lead but find a way to win. Plus Rick was behind the scenes at the Bucs learning about their draft picks and how everything came together for the team. Plus the Bucs still in play for an international game this season and Tom Moore going back to Iowa.
Rays Now 27-13 Through 40 Games & Could Bucs Have International Game As Schedule Releases Thursday
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Rays 8-5 win over the Blue Jays as they move 2 games ahead of the Yankees at the quarter-pole of the season. Chandler Simpson continues to be a terror on the bases as the offense manufactures runs night in and night out. Plus the Bucs are preparing for the NHL Schedule release on Thursday night as the first few national games have been released. Hosted on Acas
Can Rays Sustain This Pace & Reuben Bain Jr. and Ted Hurst Stand Out at Bucs Minicamp
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Rays taking 2-of-3 from the Red Sox and they now have the best record in the American League, and 2nd best in baseball. Can the Rays sustain this run? Plus the Bucs rookie minicamp had 2 standouts, Rueben Bain Jr. and Ted Hurst. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Rays Win 7th Straight As Caminero Goes Yard, Bucs Rookie Minicamp Open with Most Draft Picks Signed
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Tampa Bay Rays 8-4 win at Boston to make it 7 straight wins. It was their first ESPN exclusive broadcast in nearly 5 years as Yandy Diaz gets his 1,000th hit, Chandler Simpson with a big 2-run double and Junior Caminero launches one over the centerfield wall. Plus Bus rookies minicamp starts today as most of the Bucs draft picks have signed, a mailbag question
Rays Win 7th Straight Game, Jameis Winston Reporting on World Cup & Mailbag on Super Bowls in Tampa Bay
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Tampa Bay Rays winning their 7th straight game, their 10th straight at home and the 13th straight game they have allowed 3 or fewer runs. Plus Jameis Winston to be a correspondent for Fox during the World Cup and a mailbag question about future Super Bowls at Raymond James Stadium. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Victor Hedman on Mental Health Leave, Rays Rally Again & Bucs' Emeka Egbuka On WR Room
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Tampa Bay Lightning's exit interviews including Victor Hedman who spoke about taking a leave for mental health. Plus Andrei Vasilevskiy says they didn't score enough and Darren Raddysh sounded like he leaving as a free agent. Plus the Tampa Bay Rays rally again to beat the Blue Jays, thought on Yankees' announcer John Sterling's passing and Emeka Egbuka helpin
Should The Lightning Consider Trading Nikita Kucherov and Firing Jon Cooper?
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on more reaction to the Tampa Bay Lightning's first-round exit from the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the 4th straight year. They discuss John Romano's column on if the Lightning should consider trading Nikita Kucherov and they answer a mailbag question if Julien BriseBois should fire Head Coach Jon Cooper. Plus the Rays beat the Blue Jays 5-1. Hosted on Acast. See acast.
Lightning Season Ends With 2-1 Loss in Game 7 & Rays Sweep The Giants
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Tampa Bay Lightning's 2-1 loss in Game 7 to end their season in the 1st round for the 4th straight season. The Bolts held the Canadiens to just 9 shots on net but 2 bounces went their way and the Lightning only managed to score 1 goal. Every game in the series was decided by 1 goal. Plus the Rays sweep the Giants as they are 9 games above .500 Hosted on Acast.
Lightning Face Elimination Tonight in Game 6 Plus Mailbag on Chris Braswell and Bucs Culture
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Tampa Bay Lightning's Game 6 tonight in Montreal where it is "Win and Go Home" for the Bolts who are looking to force Game 7. Plus your mailbag questions on changes the Lightning should make if they lose in the first round again, could Chris Braswell move to Inside Linebacker and the Bucs culture. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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