Sports Day Tampa Bay

Rick Stroud is back from vacation as he and Steve Versnick catch on everything Rick missed including the Lightning losing the Stanley Cup, the Rays bats going quiet then heating up and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Steve Versnick on the Rays recent offensive outburst to win the series over the Blue Jays and then the bats went silent in Boston as they get 2 hits in a 4-0 shutout. Plus the Lightning re-sign free agent Nick Paul and trade defenseman Ryan McDonagh to Nashville. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Steve Versnick is joined by Tampa Bay Times College Football writer Matt Baker to discuss the breaking news that USC and UCLA are leaving the Pac 12 to joing the Big 10. Plus a look around the state of Florida at the upcoming season for the Gators, Bulls, Seminoles and Hurricanes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Steve Versnick is joined by Tampa Bay Times Bucs Beat Writer Joey Knight to look at the story lines going into Buccaneers Training Camp under new head coach Todd Bowles. Unlike last year, the Bucs will have some position battles in camp but one thing is known, Tom Brady will be the QB. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Steve Versnick is joined by Tampa Bay Times Rays Beat Writer Marc Topkin to talk about the incredible Rays pitching this year, the struggles at the plate, issues on the base paths and the shaky defense at times. Plus how are the injured guys fairing, Isaac Paredes homers, Harold Ramirez, the Willy Adames trade and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Steve Versnick is joined by Tom Jones of the Poynter Institute for Media Studies to the discuss the Lightning's season and the 8-year run this group has been on. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Steve Versnick on the Lightning's 2-1 loss to Colorado as the Avalanche win the Stanley Cup and end the Bolts reign at 2 straight cups. Plus the Rays sweep the Pirates to remain red-hot in interleague play. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick answer your mailbag questions about Rays hitting, Thoracic Outlet Syndrome, the Baseball Hall of Fame and are Tampa Bay fans too sensitive? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Steve Versnick on the Lightning's 3-2 Overtime loss in Game 4 to put them on the brink of elimination in the Stanley Cup Final. Plus Rick Stroud on the Deshaun Watson news that he has settled most of the civil suits against him. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on Rob Gronkowski's announcement that he is retiring once again from football leaving the Bucs with a hole at Tight End. Plus the Lightning prepare for Game 4 tonight as they look to even up the Stanley Cup Final at 2-2. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Lightning's 6-2 win over the Avalanche in Game 3 as they ran off Colorado goalie Darcy Kuemper and played a much better game. Plus the Rays' bats continue to spoil good pitching as they lose to the Yankees and Ndamukong Suh says it looks like he won't be back with the Bucs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Lightning's hole in the Stanley Cup Final series as they trail the Avalanche 2-0 with game 3 tonight at Amalie Arena. Plus the Rays end a 2-7 road trip as their bats are very cold. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick answer your mailbag questions 100% correct about if the Lightning are a dynasty, Steven Stamkos' legacy, how to honor the Bolts, Anthony Cirelli, Rays offense, Rays younger players, robot umpires, TV deals and Sean Murphy-Bunting's position. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Lightning's 4-3 OT loss to the Avalanche in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup as Brayden Point returned to the lineup but it wasn't enough. Plus the Rays lose again in New York as the outfield lets them down defensively again. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud is joined by Tampa Bay Times Lightning Report Mari Faiello to preview the Stanley Cup Final between the Lightning and Avalanche. Plus the Rays defense lets them down in New York as they drop Game 1 to the Yankees. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud is joined by Neil Solondz from Rays Radio to discuss the current state of the Rays as they are 35-25 heading into a big series at Yankee Stadium where they look to keep pace with New York. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Lightning clinching their 3rd consecutive appearance in the Stanley Cup Final after beating the Rangers in 6 games and suffocating their star players. Plus the Mike Evan Foundation gala and the Rays lose 2 of 3 in Minnesota as the baserunning needs work. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud on Tom Brady's comments after the Buccaneers mandatory minicamp about playing this year and more. Plus Rick and Steve Versnick answer your mailbag questions about the Bucs roster, Rays hitting and Nikita Kucherov. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on Mike Evans legacy as he enters his 9th season in the NFL and the Rays rout the Cardinals 11-3 as the bats wake up. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Lightning's 4-1 win to even the series with the Rangers at 2-2. Plus the Rays walk-off the Cardinals, Joe Maddon is fired in Los Angeles and the Bucs minicamp begins with Tom Brady at QB and Leonard Fournette overweight. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick detail Tom Brady's crazy offseason as he is expected to be at Buccaneers Mandatory Minicamp this week under new Head Coach Todd Bowles. Also the Lightning host Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals as they look to even the series at 2-2 and the Rays begin a series vs. the Cardinals at Tropicana Field. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Lightning's 3-2 win over the Rangers in Game 3 as Nikita Kucherov makes another brilliant pass to setup Ondrej Palat for the game winner with 42-seconds remaining. Plus the Rays drop 2-of-3 from the White Sox and the Bucs prepare for mandatory mini-camp this week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on Ryan Fitzpatrick's retirement from football after 17 seasons in the NFL. Plus your mailbag questions on Bucs Joe Tryon-Shoyinka, Akiem Hicks, Warren Sapp, free agents, Tom Brady's offseason, Rays hitters and who is the best goalie. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Lightning's 6-2 loss to the Rangers in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Final as they were outplayed and plagued by 28 giveaways. Plus Tom Brady win his first 'The Match' and the Rays finally get some runs and beat Texas in 11 innings. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on if Kyle Trask is ready to play for the Buccaneers, signing Akiem Hicks instead of Ndamukong Suh, the Lightning set for Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Final tonight in New York and the Rays offense has cooled off as Wander Franco goes on the Injured List. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Lightning facing the New York Rangers in the Eastern Conference Final starting Wednesday as it's Igor Shesterkin vs. Andrei Vasilevskiy. Plus the Rays split their series vs the Yankees then get beat in Texas to open that series but need more hitting. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on if Rob Gronkowski is going to play this season after he was catching passes with Tom Brady earlier this week plus your mailbag questions about the Bucs backup QB spot, will they sign any more free agents, Wander Franco's recent struggles and just how good is this Lightning team. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud is joined by Chris Torello from Spectrum Sports 360 who is leaving the business to join Habitat for Humanity. They discuss covering Tampa Bay sports and the life of a reporter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick are joined by Tampa Bay Times Lightning Beat Writer Ed Encina to discuss the Lightning's 4-game sweep of the Panthers, how good is Andrei Vasilevskiy and which matchup would be best next round. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Lightning completing a 4-game sweep of the Panthers as Andrei Vasilevskiy stops all 49 Panthers shots and Bolts advance to the Eastern Conference Finals for the 6th time in 8 seasons. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Lightning's 3-0 series lead against the Panthers as Nikita Kucherov is making unworldly plays and Andrei Vasilevskiy has been fantastic. Plus the Rays have a rough weekend in Baltimore as they blow 2 leads to lose in extra innings. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick answer your mailbag questions 100% correctly about the Lightning's chances vs. the Panthers, the President's Trophy curse, the Buccaneers offense under Todd Bowles, who is QB2, will Rob Gronkowski return, Tom Brady's Fox contract, Rays hitting and robot umps. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud is joined by Tampa Bay Times Bucs writer Joey Knight to discuss this week's first voluntary OTAs as many of the veterans were in attendance. Plus how USF Head Coach Jeff Scott got a transfer QB from Baylor. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Lightning's 4-1 win over the Panthers in Game 1 as Nikita Kucherov shows why he's one of the best players in the world. Plus the Rays break out the bats as they beat the Tigers 8-1 and Tom Brady has another TV series deal. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud with his observations from the Buccaneers rookie minicamp this past weekend and who the Bucs are looking to get production from this season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Lightning's 2-1 win in Game 7 over the Maple Leafs to advance to the 2nd round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs vs. the Panthers. Plus the Rays take 2 of 3 from the Blue Jays in a very Rays fashion. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick break down the Lightning's 4-3 overtime win in Game 6 over the Maple Leafs to force a deciding Game 7 on Saturday night. Plus the Bucs learn there schedule and it's quite a gauntlet to start the 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 the latest on Name, Image and Likeness in college sports and if it's simply become pay for play. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on a dark day in Tampa Bay sports as the Lightning blow a 3rd period lead and face elimination on Thursday night in Game 6, the Rays are no-hit by Reid Detmers who only faced 1 batter over the minimum and Tom Brady announced his post-football career plans as an analyst for Fox Sports. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on Tom Brady back to working out again as he posts a photo with a football while wearing a Bucs helmet and the Lightning prepare for tonight's pivotal Game 5 in Toronto. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Lightning's 7-3 win on Sunday to even their series with Toronto at 2-2. Plus the Rays are 6-1 on the West Coast and USF gets a new QB. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick answer your mailbag questions 100% correct about Rob Gronkowski's future, the Bucs schedule, the offense under Todd Bowles, why they didn't draft a wide receiver, Mike Zunino's bat and the Anti-Mount Rushmore of Tampa Bay Sports. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Lightning's 5-3 win in Game 2 over Toronto to even the series as the stars stepped up including Victor Hedman and Nikita Kucherov. Plus the Buccaneers will play the Seahawks in Germany in Week 10 the NFL season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Lightning looking for a better game tonight in Toronto for Game 2 of their series. Plus why the Bucs drafted a punter in the 4th round and how Devin White could have a big year this season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on Lightning's 5-0 loss to the Maple Leafs in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs as the Bolts struggled with mistakes and penalties. Plus the Bucs maybe changing some things on offense with Todd Bowles taking over as Head Coach and Rays win in Oakland. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick break down the Buccaneers NFL Draft picks and how it impacts the team this year, preview the Lightning's 1st round matchup in the Stanley Cup Playoffs vs Toronto and the Rays send Josh Lowe back to Triple-A. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Bucs trading back in the NFL Draft from pick #27 to #33 so they don't select a player in Day 1. What does this mean and could they trade back again before they pick. Plus the Lightning lose in Columbus in a game that lacked effort and the Rays win their 3rd series in a row. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Buccaneers picking up the 5th year option on Devin White, Steven Stamkos with another milestone and your mailbag questions answered 100% correct on the Bucs present draft and past drafts, the salary cap, Shelton Quarles and the Lightning's chances of winning a 3rd straight Stanley Cup. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud on the latest from the Buccaneers at the Bruce Arians Family Foundation Golf Outing including the watch Tom Brady is giving Bruce Arians and the latest on Chris Simms' report that the Dolphins offered a 2nd round pick for Brady while the Bucs deny ever talking about trading him. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Lightning's 3-game winning streak which has seen them score 22 goals as the playoffs begin in less than 1 week and the Rays won their series over the Red Sox with a walk-off win in 10 innings on Saturday as they no-hit the Red Sox for 9 innings. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.