Sports Day Tampa Bay

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Buccaneers upcoming trip to the White House this week, the Lightning leaving a lot of forward available in the Kraken Expansion Draft and the Rays take 2 of 3 from the Braves over the weekend. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud details his breaking news that Tom Brady played the entire 2020 Super Bowl winning season with an MCL tear in his first year with the Buccaneers. Plus Tom Jones joins us again to discuss Jon Cooper's place among the greatest coaches in Tampa Bay and what could derail the Bucs this year. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Tom Jones reminisce about Monte Kiffin who will be inducted into the Buccaneers Ring of Honor this September as an Assistant Coach and who should be next added next. Plus the Rays showed well in the All-Star Game but did you like the uniforms, players being mic'd up and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick answer your mailbag questions 100% correctly about the Lightning dropping the Stanley Cup, what changes might occur on the Bolts roster, is Jon Cooper the greatest Tampa Bay coach, will the Rays trade for a starting pitcher, which Bucs players might take a big leap forward this year and what's an average day in our lives like. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on Tampa Bay's 3rd Boat Parade in 10 months that ended in the Stanley Cup being damaged after the celebration portion was cancelled due to storms. Plus the Rays get a 3rd All-Star in Andrew Kittredge and Plant High School's Pete Alonzo successfully defended his Home Run Derby Title while putting on a record show of 35 homeruns in the 1st round. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on enjoying today's Lightning victory boat parade and Championship celebration as the Bolts have been thoroughly enjoying their back-to-back Stanley Cups. Plus the Rays hit the All-Star Break with a loss but with the 2nd best winning percentage in franchise history at the break, and the Buccaneers are winners at the Espys. 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 place in Tampa Bay sports history, which Bolts are future Hall of Famers, how much fun is celebratory Nikita Kucherov, what will next year's team look like, is Jon Cooper a Hall of Fame coach, which Bucs backups are coming back, why is Stu Sternberg disliked by the fans and will leagues soften their stance on marijuana in the future. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Tom Jones after the Lightning defeat the Canadiens 1-0 in Game 5 to win their 2nd straight Stanley Cup in dominating fashion. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick break down 'The Match' as Tom Brady is now 0-for-2 in this annual event, Cameron Kinley gets an exemption from the Navy to pursue his NFL dream with the Buccaneers, a preview of the Lightning's Game 5 tonight with the Stanley Cup in Amalie Arena and they are joined by Tampa Bay Times College Football Writer Matt Baker to discuss the new NIL rules in college, the proposed 12-team College Football Playoff and previewing the season for our in-state schools. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick after the Lightning lose 3-2 in Overtime to the Canadiens in Game 4 so they'll have to wait until Wednesday for another chance at the Stanley Cup. Plus the Rays win in a walk-off but have had a rough couple of weeks. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tom Jones and Steve Versnick preview tonight's Lightning-Canadiens Game 3 and look at the Rays 1st half of the season. Plus Tom answers your mailbag questions 110% correct. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Steve Versnick on the Lightning's 3-1 win over Montreal in the Stanley Cup Final Game 2 despite being outplayed by the Canadiens. Plus Rays Radio's Neil Solondz checks in with a mid-season report card on the 47-34 Rays. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud chats with LA Times writer Sam Farmer about spending the day after the Super Bowl with Bruce Arians, who would play Bruce in a movie, thoughts on Tom Brady and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Steve Versnick on the Lightning's 5-1 win in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final over the Montreal Canadiens. Plus Rick Stroud answers some of your mailbag questions about the Buccaneers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Steve Versnick on the Lightning's 1-0 win over the Islanders in the semifinals to reach the Stanley Cup Final again to face the Canadiens starting tonight at Amalie Arena. Plus the Rays win 2 of 3 vs. the Angels as the bullpen falters on Sunday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Steve Versnick is joined by Tampa Bay Times Lightning Beat Writer Eduardo Encina to preview tonight's Lightning-Islanders Game 7 with a trip to the Stanley Cup Final on the line. Plus the Rays are back in first place with a 1-0 walk-off wild pitch win over the Red Sox and the Bucs have announced Training Camp will open on July 25th and the creamsicle throwback uniforms could be used in 2022. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Steve Versnick and Tom Jones on the Lightning's 3-2 Overtime loss to the Islanders in Game 6 that means the Bolts will play a Game 7 for the first time in 3 years. We don't know if they will have Nikita Kucherov for the game though as he was hurt by a cross-check that wasn't malicious enough for a penalty, plus the impact of Wander Franco on the Rays. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Steve Versnick on Wander Franco's magical debut for the Rays who come up short again in Extra Innings as they lose their 7th straight game and fall 1.5 games behind the Red Sox in the AL East. Plus a preview of tonight's Lightning-Islanders Game 6 and the Bucs sign first-round draft pick Joe Tryon to a 4-year deal with a club option. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Steve Versnick breaks down the Lightning's rout of the Islanders in Game 5 and Rick Stroud joins in to discuss Wander Franco's debut for the Rays tonight. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Lightning's 3-2 loss in Game 4 to even the Stanley Cup Playoffs Semifinal series at 2-games each, the Rays have lost 6 straight games, 4 via walk-off, since learning Tyler Glasnow has a partial tear of his UCL, and the Buccaneers have sold every single ticket for this season and have a waiting list for the first time since 2003. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Tom Jones discuss Tyler Glasnow's injury, Spidertack and how Major League Baseball is handling this change in rules enforcement mid-season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Tom Jones break down the Lightning-Islanders series after 2 games and preview what to expect tonight in Game 3 in Long Island. Plus College Football is looking to expand the playoff to 12 teams, so what does that do to the sport. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Lightning's 4-2 win over the Islanders to even the series at 1-1 as Nikita Kucherov took over the game with 3 primary assists. Plus the Rays lose to the White Sox but the story is Tyler Glasnow is out with a partial tear of his UCL that he is blaming on MLB's crackdown on using sticky substances to grip the baseball. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud answers your mailbag questions about the Rays on Sunday Night Baseball, which Rays will be All-Stars, Brandon Lowe’s production, the use of Spidertack, what the Lightning did poorly in Game 1, when will Rays and Lightning have a ring of honor, who will challenge the Bucs in the NFC this year and does Rick need to retire the phrase “Tampa Bay can’t have nice things” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Lightning's 2-1 Game 1 loss to the Islanders in the Stanley Cup Playoff Semifinal Round as the Bolts mental mistakes cost them. Plus the Rays have won 5 in a row after sweeping the Orioles to go 18-games above .500 as the 1st place White Sox are next in Chicago, USF Baseball shows well in Texas, Novak Djokovic wins the French Open and the Bucs finished Mini-camp last week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick and Tom preview the Lightning-Islanders Stanley Cup Playoffs Semifinal Round rematch, Randy Arozarena, and MLB's problem with doctored baseballs as they begin to crack down on using sticky substances and baseball is changing the balls. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Tom Jones reminisce about interviewing comedians during their radio days, will Locker Rooms ever be open to reporters again and are OTA and mini-camps necessary in the NFL. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Lightning's 2-0 Game 5 series clinching win to advance to the Semifinals for the 5th time in 7 seasons as Andrei Vasilevskiy gets another shutout in a series clinching game. Plus the Rays continue to roll as Tyler Glasnow pitches well after getting some extended rest and Tom Brady looks great at Bucs mandatory mini-camp while wearing a knee brace. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick detail the pay raises that Bucs Head Coach Bruce Arians and General Manager Jason Licht are getting after winning the Super Bow and why Cameron Kinley won't be on the Buccaneers team this year. Plus we answer your mailbag questions 100% correct about the Lightning's path to the Stanley Cup, what the Rays will do with some of their pitchers on the injured list return, what can they do with their crowded infield, what drives franchise values and what historic sporting events would you want to attend. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Lightning's wild Game 4 win over the Hurricanes when 8 goals were scored in the 2nd period, the Rays keep rolling after going 4-3 on the road trip and they continue to have the best record in the American League. Plus the USFL is making a comeback, local kid Tim Elko hits a Grand Slam with a torn ACL for Ole Miss in the College Baseball regionals and USF beats Florida and Miami and are 1 win from the Super Regional for the first time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick answer your mailbag questions about the Buccaneers getting their rings, Ji-Man Choi's importance to the Rays, the latest on the Rays stadium, can the Lightning's defense get better when David Savard returns, and what does it say that the Lightning have faced 5 goalies in 9 playoff games. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Tom Jones on Naomi Osaka's withdrawal from the French Open and whether press conferences are necessary for athletes and those who cover sports. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Tom Jones on the Lightning's 2-1 win over the Hurricanes to take the first two games on the road. Plus the Rays lose to the Yankees in extra innings but they remain the best team in the American League plus weekend warrior stories of playing softball and basketball. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Rays 3-1 win over the Yankees to extend their streak to 16 wins in their last 17 games and they've won 9 of their last 10 in Yankee Stadium. Plus the Lightning Game 2 vs the Hurricanes is tonight with no updates on Erik Cernak or David Savard yet, a local kid doing well going into the College World Series and the Toronto Maple Leafs fail once again to get out of the 1st round of the playoffs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick after the Lightning's Game 1 win over the Hurricanes where Andrei Vasilevskiy was outstanding and Barclay Goodrow scored the game winner in the 3rd period. Plus the Rays get their 15th win in the last 16 games as they now are tied with the best record in baseball as they travel to New York for a 4-game series in the Bronx, Tom Brady and his teammates work out at the Bucs practice facility and USF Baseball wins the AAC Conference Tournament. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick answer your mailbag questions about which Tampa Bay team has the best window to win more championships, how good are the Bucs if Tom Brady misses time, how important is Ross Colton to the Lightning, what should we make of the lawsuit against Rays owner Stu Sternberg, would the Rays trade an outfielder next, why do baseball managers wear uniforms, what is success this year for USF under Jeff Scott, is Nascar a sport and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick discuss the Lightning's 4-0 shutout win to clinch their first round playoff series vs. the Panthers. Andrei Vasilevskiy was fantastic and Barclay Goodrow returned to lengthen the lines. Plus the Rays win behind a solid effort from Tyler Glasnow going 8 innings without giving up a run as they beat the Royals 2-1 in extra innings and Tom Brady is back for The Match with Phil Mickelson as they'll take on Bryson DeChambeau and Aaron Rodgers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Tom Jones preview tonight's Lightning-Panthers Game 6 tonight at Amalie Arena as the Bolts try to end the series and figure out how to score on 20-year-old goalie Spencer Knight. Plus what is the greater accomplishment, Phil Mickelson winning the PGA Championship at 50-years-old or Tom Brady winning the Super Bowl with the Buccaneers at 43-years-old. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Lightning's 4-1 loss to the Panthers to force Game 6 on Wednesday as rookie goaltender Spencer Knight was fantastic and the Lightning failed to generate much offense after the first period. Plus the Rays extend their win streak to 11 games after putting up 7 runs in the 11th inning to win 14-8 and Tom Brady is working out at the Legends Field instead of going down the street to practice at the Buccaneers training facility. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick break down the Willy Adames trade to the Brewers as Taylor Walls makes his Major League debut as the Rays have now won 10 straight games and have the best record in the American League. The Lightning can eliminate the Panthers tonight after winning 6-2 on Saturday in a game that got very chippy and might have crossed a line with Nikita Kucherov and Mikhail Sergachev leaving with injuries. Plus Phil Mickelson wins the PGA Championship at 50 years of age. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Lightning's 6-5 overtime loss to the Panthers in which they lost for the first time all season when leading after 2 periods. Plus the Rays bats remain red-hot as they pummel the Orioles en route to their 7th straight win. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Tom Jones on the Lightning's 2-0 series lead over the Panthers and if the series is already over, reaction to Tom's column about if sportswriters will ever be allowed back in the locker room to create the relationships that lead to great stories and the greatest performances they've every covered in sports. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick break down the Lightning's 3-1 win over the Panthers to take a 2-0 series lead as the series shifts to Amalie Arena. The Lightning defended well and did a better job of defending their lead. Plus the Rays bats continue to sizzle as they hit 5 homeruns in a 13-6 rout of the Orioles as Mike Zunino now has 10 homeruns. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud answers your mailbag questions 100% correctly including ones about Nikita's Kucherov's return to the Lightning lineup, if the Rays hitting has finally come around, was it a mistake to trade Nate Lowe, is Randy Arozarena the next BJ Upton, which Durham Bull will be the first to get the call up, how does Oakland's stadium situation impact the Rays, will the Bucs add more free agents, how will college compensation changes football and why haven't we heard any updates on Tiger Woods' injuries. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Lightning's 5-4 Game 1 win over the Panthers as Nikita Kucherov returns with 2 goals and Brayden Point scores another 2 including the game-winner. Plus the Bucs hold rookie mini-camp which was different than years past and the Rays sweep the Mets as Ji-Man Choi returns. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick answer your mailbag questions 100% correct including how many Pro Bowlers the Buccaneers will get next year, if the Bucs will be more competitive this year in primetime games, are any GMs good at drafting, thoughts on the Jags signing Tim Tebow, how long can the Rays keep sending up hitters who aren't hitting, any news on Rays split-city plan, how many of the Lightning's injured players will plan in Game 1 and who wins the series. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick break down the Buccaneers 2021 schedule as the defending Super Bowl Champs will open at home against the Cowboys and will be featured in primetime 5 times this season. Plus the Rays lose 1-0 to Gerrit Cole and the New York Yankees as the bats remain silent at home. 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 Lightning-Panthers series, what carryover the last 2 games might mean for the series, what to expect from Nikita Kucherov and Steven Stamkos when they return and what to make of all the injuries the Bolts are dealing with. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud is joined by Rays Radio Host Neil Solondz to talk about the Rays 5-2 west coast road trip, the upcoming games vs the Yankees and Mets, how Mike Zunino has been consistent, the Rays focus on defense, how the pitching staff has performed through all the injuries, Kevin Kiermaier's injury and a minor league update as several players on the Durham Bulls are off to hot starts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on Tom Brady calling Kyle Trask to throw together, Brady's speaking up in a Union call urging players to stick together against mandatory off-season workouts, the Rays take 5 of 7 on the West Coast but lose Kevin Kiermaier who hurt his wrist sliding into 2nd base and the Lightning are extremely shorthanded as Victor Hedman, Ryan McDonagh and Jan Rutta missed Saturday's game and now Barclay Goodrow is out indefinitely and Pat Maroon received a 1-game suspension. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.