Sports Day Tampa Bay

Rick Stroud and Darek Sharp answer followers' questions as we do each Friday in our Mailbag segment. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tampa Bay Times longtime Rays beat reporter Marc Topkin joins Rick for today's show to give you a complete rundown on the current state of the squad. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We had planned on moving the Mailbag segment up to today but Tuesday's events warranted a course reversal. Rick Stroud had plenty to say on the Miami Dolphins getting popped for tampering with Tom Brady. Does it all explain Brady's "retirement"? Also, Todd Bowles challenged his players for getting a little too drained by the heat - although it does appear the Bucs will move inside on Brady's 45th Birthday. Leonard Fournette - shirtless - settles things up nicely with Rick, and Brett Phillips is now an Oriole. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud asked the first few questions of a, let's say not-thrilled Tom Brady after Day One of padded practice. The Rays make a couple of minor trades but lose a player with major popularity, and DeShaun Watson's discipline is a little light in Rick's eyes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud goes through the top two events of the first weekend in Bucs camp, namely the team not (yet anyway) going the veteran pickup route for Ryan Jensen's replacement, and how well the wideout group is shaping up. Also the Rays add OF David Peralta ahead of the trade deadline, go 1-2 with the offense still the issue, and Darek Sharp discusses the latest in a long line of wins for the Rowdies. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud on why the Bucs have not gone the veteran route for a new center, running through a great-looking WR group, more offensive problems for the Rays as they slip in the standings (but pick up an OF ahead of the deadline), and Darek Sharp on the latest Rowdies' win. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The last show of the week is usually reserved for your Mailbag questions, but the big injury to the Buccaneers center takes top billing, before Rick Stroud and Darek Sharp get into some of the topics on your mind as well. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Naturally the show is dominated by the first day of Buccaneers training camp. Rick Stroud tells you what Tom Brady's newest targets had to say, how impressive the offense looked and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On the eve of Buccaneers training camp, a major wide receiver is added to the mix. Rick Stroud and Tampa Bay Times fellow Bucs reporter Joey Knight completely cover that move, as well as a lot of other top storylines they're watching out for as camp begins Wednesday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Perhaps the toughest injury news of a season filled with it for the Rays... both Kevin Kiermaier and Mike Zunino need season-ending surgery. Rick Stroud and Darek Sharp figure that will end both of their careers with Tampa Bay and discuss their impacts. Also Rick gets you ready for Wednesday's first Buc training camp workout, and Darek lets you know about his conversations with most of the USF football offense - and the unveiling of the team's new uniforms. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Darek Sharp (filling in for Steve Versnick the next two weeks) take you through reporting weekend for Buc rookies, a key addition to the USF football staff along with more Bulls notes, and how it was a tough weekend for the Rays in KC. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick answer your mailbag questions about the Bucs roster, could Carl Nassib return, Rays trade deadline targets, Tyler Glasnow, stadium location, college football realignment and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Buccaneers signing tight end Kyle Rudolph to a 1-year contract. Plus just how good will the Saints be with Jameis Winston as QB, 49ers give permission for Jimmy Garoppolo to find a trade destination and some college football realignment talk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on Rays' Shane McClanahan's start in the All-Star Game, Rob Manfred comments on Tampa as his perferred location for a new stadium and the worst day of the year in the sports calendar. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on Rays Pitcher Shane McClanahan being named the American League starter and Juan Soto wins the Home Run Derby. Plus Rob Gronkowski's girlfriend doesn't think he's done playing, Tom Brady take heat for his comments about parenting and Leonard Fournette's weight from mini-camp goes viral now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick break down the Rays 1st half which sees them 10-games-over .500 at the All-Star Break despite all the injuries. Plus the Lightning made big moves last week including locking up their core of Anthony Cirelli, Mikhail Sergachev and Erik Cernak long-term. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick answer your mailbag questions 100% correct about the Bucs running backs and offensive line, which new addition will have bigger impact, why Byron Leftwich didn't get a head coaching job, how good is Kevin Cash, was signing Wander Franco a mistake, will the Rays sell at trade deadline and writers celebrating with a team. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud is joined by Neil Solondz from the Tampa Bay Ray Radio Network to discuss the 16 players on the IL for the Rays, Shane McClanahan's development, Corey Kluber's impact and the defensive drop this season for the team. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick discuss Rob Gronkowski's most firm denial that he will return to football. Plus Matt Baker joins us for part 2 of our conversation on the rise and fall of the Big 3 college football programs in Florida and where Brett Phillips catch on Monday night ranks all-time for the Rays. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud is joined by Tampa Bay Times College Football Writer Matt Baker on his 3-part series documenting the rise and fall of the Big 3 football programs in the state of Florida. Matt gets into how Florida, Florida State and Miami became so dominant in the 1990s like no state has ever done before. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Rays getting swept by the Reds as they failed to get key hits, made more base running errors and saw Wander Franco, Kevin Kiermaier and Jeffrey Springs placed on the Injured List. Plus Rick refutes a report that the Bucs are interested in Jimmy Garoppolo. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick answer your mailbag questions about the Rays baserunning, Bucs Training Camp, Tristan Wirfs, Jason Pierre-Paul, Lightning's Nick Paul, Ryan McDonagh trade and the future of College Football. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick examine the Carolina Panthers trading for Baker Mayfield and how that acquisition impacts the Buccaneers in the NFC South. Plus the Lightning's schedule is out for the 2022-23 season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.