Sports Day Tampa Bay

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Rays extending their season opening win streak to 10 games after beating Boston 1-0 behind a Brandon Lowe 8th inning homer and more stellar pitching as they've gone 27 innings without giving up a run. Plus the Bucs new running back Chase Edmonds has his chip back and the Lightning gets good news on Tanner Jeannot's injury. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Rays 9-0 start as they've outscored their opponents 75-18 while hitting more home runs than runs given up. Plus the Lightning lose again, the Frozen Four was a huge success in Tampa and John Rahm wins the Masters. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Lightning's loss to the Islanders which saw a shorthanded team lose Tanner Jeannot to injury and it doesn't look good. Plus Steven Stamkos reaches 1,000 career games, the newest Buccaneer Ryan Neal meets the media and your mailbag questions on Kyle Trask, pitch clock violations and Alex Killorn. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on why the Buccaneers should consider former Tennessee QB Hendon Hooker in the NFL Draft if he is available at pick #19, plus your mailbag questions about Kyle Trask, Baker Mayfield, primetime games and Jalen Carter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Rays scoring 5 runs in the 9th to beat the Nationals and become the only undefeated team in Major League Baseball. Plus the Buccaneers sign safety Ryan Neal from Seattle and fallout from the Women's Basketball National Championship game. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the red-hot Rays who have started the season 4-0 for the first time in franchise history as their starting pitching is dominating thus far. Plus UConn wins the National Championship in a blowout earning their 5th titles in 24 years and the Lightning are playoff bound and will face the Maple Leafs in the first round. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud is joined by Tampa Bay Times writer Joey Knight to discuss tonight's College Basketball National Championship Game and USF's new Men's Basketball Head Coach Amir Abdur-Rahim. Plus the Rays sweep the Tigers to open the season giving up just 3 runs over the weekend and the Lightning clinch their 6th straight playoff appearance. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Rays Opening Day win behind 6 scoreless innings from Shane McClanahan, owner Stu Sternberg's comments on a new stadium and the Lightning beat the Capitals to move even closer to clinching a playoff berth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud is joined by Tampa Bay Times Rays Beat Writer Marc Topkin to discuss the upcoming season including how good the pitching staff will be, how they will adjust to rule changes, what to expect from the offense after not adding a big bat, what to expect in the AL East this year, a trip to Cooperstown with Fred McGriff and remembering Dave Wills. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on what Buccaneers Head Coach Todd Bowles said, and didn't say, at the NFL Owners Meetings when discussing the upcoming season without Tom Brady. Plus your mailbag questions on the Offensive Line, the Blake Snell trade and the NCAA Tournament. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on Lamar Jackson asking for a trade from the Ravens before free agency began plus we are joined by Paul Grove and Eric Davis from WEDU on a new documentary called 'Rise of the Rays: A Devil of a Story' on how the Rays franchise came to be as they begin their 25th anniversary season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on a crazy weekend of basketball as 2 Florida teams make the Final Four and none of the Top 3 seeds in any region make it. Plus the Frozen Four is set in Tampa, more on Baker Mayfield as the Buccaneers quarterback, flex scheduling could be coming to Thursday Night Football and the Lightning play better in Boston but still lose 2-1. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Buccaneers cutting kicker Ryan Succop to save $3.5 million towards the salary cap, Lavonte David spoke about remaining in Tampa and what to make of the Lightning's recent struggles as the playoffs are coming. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on Gisele Bündchen's first comments on why her marriage to Tom Brady ended in divorce plus your Buccaneers mailbag questions on Baker Mayfield, Kyle Trask, Ryan Griffin, Lavonte David, Jonah Williams and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the fantastic finish in the World Baseball Classic (despite the outcome) as Shohei Ohtani strikes out teammate Mike Trout to seal the win. Plus blowback to John Romano's column on Baker Mayfield, Mike Brey says he wasn't offered the USF basketball job and the Lightning lose in Montreal but magic number to clinch a playoff berth improves as the Panthers lost too. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on Baker Mayfield's introductory press conference with the Buccaneers where he sounded like a starting quarterback. Plus your Bucs mailbag questions on the NFL Draft, William Gholston and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Buccaneers signing Pat O'Connor, Cam Gil and Greg Gaines to deals while Mike Edwards leaves for the Chiefs and Sean Murphy-Bunting is meeting with the Titans today. Plus the Lightning induct Phil Esposito, Marty St. Louis and Vinny Lecavalier into their Hall of Fame while splitting the weekend games with Montreal and New Jersey, a first-time champions at the Valspar Championship, USF Women's Basketball loses to undefeated South Carolina and the US is in the World Baseball Classic Championship. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the victory lap that Buccaneers GM Jason Licht took on Thursday after signing Baker Mayfield and re-signing Jamel Dean, Lavonte David and Anthony Nelson despite the salary cap constraints on the team. Plus the Lightning win again in New Jersey as Steven Stamkos scores twice and Neil Solondz is named to replace Dave Wills in the Rays radio booth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Buccaneers getting their quarterback as Baker Mayfield signs with Tampa Bay to begin free agency. Plus Lavonte David returns to the Bucs after signing a 1-year deal and Anthony Nelson is coming back as well. Plus Aaron Rodgers wants to be traded to the Jets and a big injury at the World Baseball Classic. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Buccaneers trading Shaq Mason to the Texans and re-signing Aaron Stinnie as they clear more cap space to pursue Baker Mayfield and Lavonte David. Also the NFC South signs some more QBs with Andy Dalton going to Carolina and Taylor Heinicke heading to Atlanta, plus the Lightning play well in a 4-1 win in New Jersey. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Buccaneers re-signing Jamel Dean to lock down one of the top free agent CBs this offseason, plus Tampa Bay is a strong landing spot for Baker Mayfield and it could happen in the next couple of days to challenge Kyle Trask for the starting quarterback spot. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Buccaneers expecting to lose a lot of their free agents as the legal tampering period begins today. The restructured several contracts to save $44 million but have more work to do as they now turn their focus to quarterbacks like Baker Mayfield and Jacoby Brissett. Plus Andy Freed and Neil Solondz's tribute to Dave Wills over the weekend, the Lightning split a pair of games over the weekend and Brian Gregory out as USF basketball coach. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Lightning's 4-3 overtime loss to the Vegas Golden Knights that saw them dominate the game but lose the special teams battle. Plus Lavonte David is going to hit free agency next week but hasn't ruled out re-signing with the Buccaneers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick lay out the case for the Buccaneers to pursue Lamar Jackson as their franchise quarterback after he received the non-exclusive Franchise Tag from the Ravens this week. Plus mailbag questions on Mike Evans, Antonio Brown, Chris Godwin and Taylor Lewan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud on the Buccaneers set to release Donovan Smith to save nearly $10M towards the salary cap and then Tampa Bay Times College Football writer Matt Baker joins to discuss his new newsletter, the USF stadium developments and spring practices in College Football. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on Buccaneers linebacker Devin White's cryptic social media posts from Monday morning, the first quarterback signing dominos fell in the NFL and how the Bucs are looking to get under the salary cap before next week's deadline. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the passing of Rays Radio Play by Play guy Dave Wills at the age of 58 and what he has meant to so many in Tampa Bay. Plus Anthony Richardson impresses at the Combine and the Lightning lose 5 in a row for the first time in 9 years. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud on the news that the Buccaneers will waive Cameron Brate, they don't score well on NFLPA survey and your Bucs mailbag questions answered 100% correct. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick answer your mailbag questions on Tom Brady's time with the Buccaneers, what happened the last year, covering a GOAT, Jamel Dean, Anthony Richardson and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud is in Indianapolis for the NFL Combine where Bucs GM Jason Licht and Head Coach Todd Bowles spoke about Kyle Trask's chances at starting this year. Plus Playoff Lenny is becoming Cut Lenny as the Bucs will part ways with the running back, the Lightning lose to the Panthers 3-1 and the Rays shutout the Yankees 12-0. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud is in Indianapolis for the NFL Combine as Jason Licht and Todd Bowles will speak on Tuesday, more reaction to the Lightning trading for Tanner Jeannot as Julien BriseBois laid out his decision to make the deal and Rays pitcher Tyler Glasnow hurts his oblique after 6 pitches on Monday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Lightning trade for Tanner Jeannot from the Predators, a win and a loss on the back-to-back road games this weekend and looking ahead to the NFL Combine this week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on if Kyle Trask will be the Buccaneers starting quarterback in Week 1, who else could be in the mix and where does Trask rank among NFC South QBs. Plus the Lightning lose a wild game to Buffalo which saw them forget how to play defense. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on new Buccaneers Offensive Coordinator Dave Canales' introductory press conference, what he had to say about not calling plays outside High School JV games and what he thinks of Kyle Trask. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud on the Buccaneers hiring 3 assistant coaches, if they could use the Franchise Tag on Jamel Dean, Ronde Barber speaks about being selected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame and your mailbag questions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on if Monte Kiffin should be in the Pro Football Hall of Fame as assistant coaches aren't chosen. Plus your mailbag questions on the Bucs quarterback options, Rays and Lightning TV deals as Ballys Sports approaches bankruptcy and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on getting to know Buccaneers new Offensive Coordinator Dave Canales and his background that led him to Tampa Bay. Plus Ricky Stenhouse, Jr., wins the Daytona 500 and the Lightning leave some points on the road on their 4-game road trip. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick answer your mailbag questions about Buccaneers Offensive Coordinator search, Kyle Trask, drafting a QB, Cam Jordan's comments on the Bucs and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Buccaneers hiring Dave Canales to be their Offensive Coordinator as it's Head Coach Todd Bowles' first hire for his staff. Plus the Lightning lose in a shootout in Arizona 1-0 and some baseball rule changes this season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud is joined by Tampa Bay Times College Football Writer Matt Baker to discuss Florida's new NIL law, what happened with Jaden Rashada at Florida, USF's stadium plans, SEC adding Oklahoma and Texas a year early, what's next for the Big 12, how did Florida State do in recruiting after a 10-win season and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Buccaneers interviewing more Offensive Coordinator candidates plus your mailbag questions on Tom Brady, Kyle Trask, drafting a quarterback and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Tom Jones on the Chiefs 38-35 Super Bowl win over the Eagles that saw a controversial holding call late that overshadowed the fact that the Eagles couldn't stop Kansas City in the 2nd half. Plus should the NFL end replay, why is the turf so bad in Arizona and thoughts on Rihanna's halftime performance. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on former Buccaneers cornerback Ronde Barber finally getting his call to the Pro Football Hall of Fame, a Super Bowl LVII preview and the Lightning shut out the Avalanche 5-0. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on why the Buccaneers haven't hired an Offensive Coordinator yet and your mailbag questions on who will call the defense this season, trading Mike Evans, retiring the number 12, how good the Bucs could be this season, hosting the NFC Championship game and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Tom Jones discuss Tom Brady's retirement announcement and if he might play again, NFL broadcasters and the Tampa Bay Lightning. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on Tom Brady's latest comments on retirement that has us believing he might not be done yet as he won't start on FOX until 2024 and he didn't completely shut the door on returning when asked multiple times on Monday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Buccaneers offensive Coordinator search, Ronde Barber's case for the Hall of Fame, the NFL Pro Bowl Games and NHL All-Star Game and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick look at the quarterbacks that the Buccaneers could potentially target this offseason including Jameis Winston and we answer your mailbag questions about Tom Brady, Jason Licht, the salary cap, Mike Evans, Chris Godwin and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on Tom Brady's announcement that he is retiring from football, for good this time. How does this impact the Bucs, the NFL and what led to the decision. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Broncos hiring Sean Payton as their head coach, DeMeco Ryans goes to the Texans. Plus the Buccaneers continue to search for an Offensive Coordinator and your mailbag questions on Tom Brady, Luke Goedeke, NFL officiating and the Rays evaluation success. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.