Sports Day Tampa Bay
Join award-winning journalist Rick Stroud of the <em>Tampa Bay Times</em> and co-host Steve Versnick every weekday as they dive deep into the biggest stories in Tampa Bay sports. From the Buccaneers and Rays to the Lightning, USF, and more — they go beyond the headlines to give you the insight you can't find anywhere else. It’s the ultimate insider’s guide to Tampa Bay sports. New episodes drop every weekday morning in your favorite podcast app.<hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
Episodes
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.
Lightning Lose Game 5, Face Elimination Game on Friday Plus Rays Lose in Cleveland But Win Series
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Tampa Bay Lightning's 3-2 loss to the Montreal Canadiens in Game 5 of theif first round series. The Lightning are now on the verge of elimination with Game 6 on Friday night in Montreal. Plus the Rays lose to the Guardians 3-1 but still take the series. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Rays Win 6th Straight, Lightning Host Game 5 Tonight & Bucs GM Jason Licht Wants To Keep Baker Mayfield
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Rays 6-game win streak as they beat the Guardians 1-0 behind 7 shutout innings from Nick Martinez. Junior Caminero left the game with a jaw contusion after being hit by a foul ball. The Lightning host the Canadiens tonight for Game 5, Nikita Kucherov is a Lindsay Award Finalist and Bucs GM Jason Licht says they don't won't Baker Mayfield to play for any other
Bucs Pick Up Kancey's Option, Bain Jr. and Trotter is New Foundation for the Defense & Rays Beat Guardians
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Buccaneers picking up Calijah Kancey's 5th year option and how Rueben Bain Jr. and Josiah Trotter could be the foundation for the defense for years to come. Plus the Rays beat the Guardians to go 12-1 against the American League and the Orlando Magic take a 3-games-to-1 lead over the number 1 seed Detroit Pistons. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mor
Lightning Even Series 2-2, Bucs Fills Needs in NFL Draft & Rays Sweep the Twins
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Lightning's comeback win over Montreal to even the series at 2-2. Max Crozier with a huge hit to turn the game and Brandon Hagel is unreal. Plus the Bucs wrap up a successful draft that saw them fit a lot of needs and the Rays sweep the Twins as they are 11-1 against the American League. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Bucs Take Rueben Bain Jr in NFL Draft, Lightning Game 3 Tonight & County Can't Meet Rays Stadium Deadline
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Buccaneers taking Rueben Bain Jr. with the 15th pick in the NFL Draft. The Lightning play the Canadiens in Game 3 tonight, the Rays host the Twins as Taj Bradley returns and Hillsborough County says they can't meet the Rays June 1st stadium deal deadline. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Bucs Have 15th Pick In NFL Draft, Rays' Nick Martinez Pitches 8 Innings & Lightning Ready for Game 3
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on tonight's NFL Draft as the Tampa Bay Buccaneers currently have the 15th pick and a lot of needs on defense. Plus several mock drafts have the Bucs taking a Tight End with the pick. The Rays salvage a game from the Reds as Nick Martinez goes 8 innings giving up just 1 run and the Lightning are in Montreal preparing for Friday night's Game 3. Hosted on Acast. See ac
Lightning Win In OT To Even Series With Montreal & Reds Blow Out The Rays
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Lightning's 3-2 overtime win over Montreal in Game 2 of their first-round playoff series. Nikita Kucherov scores for the first time in 17 playoff games to tie the game while JJ Moser nets the OT winner. The Rays lose to the Reds and will look to salvage a game this afternoon while the Bucs continue to prepare for Thursday night's NFL Draft. Hosted on Acast. Se
Lightning-Canadiens Game 2 Tonight, Rays Mental Errors Cost Them & Bucs Start Voluntary Workouts
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Lightning's prep for tonight's Game 2 after they lost the first game on Sunday. Charle-Eduoard D’Astous is doubtful after leaving game 1 injured. The Rays lose to the Reds after making several mental errors and the Buccaneers start voluntary workouts with the NFL Draft just 2 days away. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Lightning Lose In OT in Game 1, Rays Lose Series to Pirates & Bucs Preparing For NFL Draft
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Tampa Bay Lightning's 4-3 overtime loss to the Montreal Canadiens in Game 1 of their best-of-7 first-round series. The Bolts took too many bad penalties as they allowed 3 power play goals. The Rays lose 2-of-3 to the Pirates but had a huge comeback on Saturday for their lone win and the Bucs are preparing for the NFL Draft this week. Hosted on Acast. See acast
Rays Sweep The White Sox, Questions Remain on Rays Stadium Plan and Lightning Start Playoffs on Sunday
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Rays 3-game sweep of the Chicago White Sox for their 6th straight win. Questions still remain after Hillsborough County's workshop on a Rays Stadium Deal. The Lightning open up the Stanley Cup Playoffs on Sunday afternoon at 5:45pm vs. the Montreal Canadiens. Plus we answer your mailbag questions the Bucs draft needs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for
Bucs Discuss Stadium Renovations With Officials, Rays Win Again & Lightning Preparing for Playoffs
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Buccaneers meeting with the City, County and TSA about major renovations to Raymond James Stadium and the potential impact it has on the Rays stadium search. Plus the Rays win again and have the best record in the American League plus the Lighting lose their regular season finale as they turn their attention to the playoffs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priv
Rays Continue To Score, Lightning Get Home Ice in First Round & Jason Licht Speaks Today
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Rays 8-5 win over the White Sox as they are in first place in the AL East. They continue to find ways to score without hitting a lot of homers. Plus the Lightning will start at home vs. the Montreal Canadiens in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs and Buccaneers General Manager Jason Licht will speak today for his pre-NFL Draft press conference. Hosted
Lightning To Face Canadiens In First Round, Bucs Host A Quarterback & Dick Vitale Has Cancer Again
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Lightning's 4-3 overtime win over the Red Wings which means their first round opponent is set with the Montreal Canadiens. Plus Dick Vitale has cancer again and Bucs host Kansas quaterback Jalon Daniels for pre-draft visit. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Rays Sweep The Yankees, Lightning Beat The Bruins & Rory McIlroy Repeats
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Rays sweep of the Yankees as they pull into a 3-way tie for first place in the AL East, the Lightning win in Boston as Brandon Hagel returns but more players are out injured and Rory McIlroy repeats at The Masters. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
MAILBAG: What To Do With Baker Mayfield's Contract, Why Mike Evans Left & Rowdies Undefeated
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick answer your mailbag questions 100% correct or your money back. They answer questions about Baker Mayfield and when the Buccaneers should try to re-sign him, why Mike Evans left the Bucs and the Rowdies undefeated start. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Rays Lose Series To Cubs and Mailbag Questions About Yandy Diaz & Signing Prospects
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Rays 6-2 loss to the Chicago Cubs as they've lost 3 of their first 4 series this season. The defense continues to be a problem as they lead MLB with 17 errors. Plus we answer your mailbag questions about where Yandy Diaz ranks amongst the Rays greats, signing young prospects early and when to leave a game when your wife is in labor. Hosted on Acast. See acast.
Are The Bucs Trolling Mike Evans, Rays and Lightning Lose & Stadium Vote Could Be Next Month
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Rays 9-2 loss to the Cubs as Drew Rasmussen is scratched due to his wife going into labor, the Lightning lose 6-2 in Ottawa as Brandon Hagel, Anthony Cirelli and Pontus Holmberg all miss due to injury, are the Buccaneers trolling Mike Evans by signing former Falcons wide receiver David Sills V, who caught the 4th down pass against the Bucs and Ken Hagan says v
Rays Win in Return To Tropicana Field, Lightning Lose As Injuries Mount & Bucs Bring Back Justin Skule
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Rays Opening Day as Tropicana Field re-opens after a year away. The Rays hit 3 home runs, played great defense and Shane McClanahan continues to pitch well in his return. The Lightning lose 4-2 to Buffalo as Anthony Cirelli missed the game with an injury and Pontus Holmberg left injured and Jon Cooper says it's "not good". Also Buccaneers bring back swing tack
Rays Are Back at Tropicana Field, Lightning Clinch 9th Straight Playoff Berth & Geno Auriemma Looks Small
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Rays 4-5 start to the season as they return to St. Pete today for the Home Opener at Tropicana Field and Shane McClanahan on the bump. Plus the Lightning clinch a playoff berth for the 9th straight season and are back in first place with 6 games to play. Plus Geno Auriemma looks small in his apology to Dawn Staley and South Carolina in the Women's Final Four.
MAILBAG: Baker Mayfield's Contract Options, Rays Hall of Fame & Lightning's Playoff Chances
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick answer your mailbag questions on if the Bucs should re-sign Baker Mayfield as he enters the final year of his contract, the Rays Hall of Fame, the Lightning's playoff chances and should you give up fandom when you move. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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