Sports Day Tampa Bay

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Rays 2-1 loss in Baltimore as they go 1-20 with runners in scoring position for the series, Tyler Glasnow leaves rehab start early with mild tightness in his side, Buccaneers Offensive Coordinator Dave Canales discusses the quarterback competition and could Ezekiel Elliott play for Tampa Bay. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Rays 4-2 loss to the Orioles that saw them strand 9 runners and hit into 4 double plays, 3 of them by Yandy Diaz. Plus the Buccaneers sign a 3rd quarterback, former Rams QB John Wolford. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Rays 3-0 shutout of the Orioles as Shane McClanahan improves to 7-0 as the team is now 29-7. Plus hosts on WFAN in New York accuse the Rays of cheating despite having NO evidence, just a feeling, Devin White appears to say he is coming back to the Bucs after asking for a trade and the NFL schedule will come out on Thursday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Rays taking 2 of 3 from the Yankees over the weekend including overcoming a 6-run deficit to Gerrit Cole for an extra innings win and Randy Arozarena hitting a home-run as 'Randyland' debuted in left field. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Rays sweep of the Pirates as Zach Eflin was dealing, Wander Franco's flip to himself to get an out, Randy Arozarena's start and a Bucs mailbag question on Todd Bowles' future. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on Buccaneers linebacker Devin White's 'champagne problems' according to co-Defensive Coordinator Larry Foote and a mailbag question about the pitch clock causing more pitching injuries this year. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud is joined by Tampa Bay Times Lightning Reporter Eduardo Encina to discuss what happened in the Maple Leafs series, what injuries they sustained, how Andrei Vasilevskiy's body wasn't feeling right and what moves they may make this offseason including with free agents Alex Killorn and Ian Cole. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick answer your mailbag questions about the Buccaneers Draft strategy, could they alter their defense this year, what will they do at offensive tackle and the plan for next year's draft. Plus they answer some questions on the Lightning's future to make runs for the Stanley Cup. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the tragic news that Shaq Barrett's 2-year-old child drowned in their family pool on Sunday. Plus a rundown of the Buccaneers draft over the weekend, the Lightning lose another overtime game on home ice to the Maple Leafs to end the season and the Rays blow a 3-run lead in the 9th in Chicago. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Lightning avoid elimination by winning Game 5 in Toronto as the series shifts back to Tampa, the Buccaneers draft Defensive Tackle Calijah Kancey from Pitt and the Rays re-discover their bats in Chicago as they pummel the White Sox 14-5. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Buccaneers needs for tonight's 1st round of the NFL Draft, the Rays are shutout again by the Astros and the Lightning face an elimination game tonight in Toronto. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud is joined by NFL Network's Trent Cooper to discuss his new film which airs on NFL 360 tonight featuring Chase and Sydney Brown. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud is joined by Tampa Bay Times Lightning Beat Writer Eduardo Encina to discuss the Bolts 3-1 series deficit to the Maple Leafs heading into a must win game on Thursday night in Toronto. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Lightning's 5-4 OT loss to the Maple Leafs in Game 4 that has them on the brink of elimination as they blew a 4-1 lead in the 3rd period. Plus the Rays set the modern-day record of 14 straight home wins to start a season beating the Astros 8-3. 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 Maple Leafs in Game 3 that saw several questionable officiating calls and a game that the Bolts dominated but lost. Plus the Rays hot streak continues as they sweep the White Sox and extend their consecutive games with a home run to 23 games. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Lightning's 7-2 loss to the Maple Leafs in Game 2 to even the series at 1-1. Plus Tom Brady is asked about playing for the Dolphins this year and avoided answering it plus the Rays are moving Calvin Faucher into the starting rotation and the A's buy land in Las Vegas for a stadium. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Lightning injuries from Game 1 and how they stand for Game 2, the Rays shutout the Reds again and your mailbag questions on Devin White, Buccaneers draft and the designated runner experiment in baseball. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Lightning's dominating 7-3 win over Toronto to start the playoffs as the Power Play was hot but concern lingers over injuries to Victor Hedman, Erik Cernak and Mikey Eyssimont. Plus the Rays shut out the Reds 10-0 as Taj Bradley dazzles again and Taylor Walls hits 2 home runs, and former Buccaneers quarterback Blaine Gabbert signs with Kansas City. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Lightning's playoff chances as they open up in Toronto tonight, the Rays lose to the Reds in a 'non-competitive' game plus Kyle Trask talks about Baker Mayfield and Tristan Wirfs talks about Bucs culture.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Taylor Swift concert this weekend, the Rays lose 2 of 3 to the Blue Jays but are still 14-2, future Buccaneers Ring of Honor Inductee Gerald McCoy announces his retirement and the Lightning getting set for Toronto in the playoffs tomorrow night. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Rays tying the modern-day record for wins to start a season at 13 as they sweep the Red Sox in dominating fashion. Plus the Lightning end the regular season as Brayden Point gets his 50th goal and Bucs GM Jason Licht discusses Devin White's trade request. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick take your mailbag questions on the Rays streak to start the season, Devin White's trade request, what the Buccaneers might look to do in the NFL Draft, the Lightning's chance in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, Jon Cooper's coaching and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Rays 7-2 win over Boston to improve to 11-0 on the season as they have now hit 29 homeruns and given up only 20 on the year. Plus Buccaneers linebacker Devin White requested a trade but Jason Licht says they aren't going to do that and the Lightning lose to Toronto while outshooting them 48-24. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.