Sports Day Tampa Bay

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.

Rick Stroud is joined by Tampa Bay Times Bucs writer Joey Knight about his incredible story on Buccaneers 7th round draft pick Grant Stuard on his childhood and rise to team captain at the University of Houston. Plus Albert Pujols is designated for assignment by the Angels and the Astros are sick of the boos at visiting stadiums. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Tom Jones on if Kyle Trask is a wasted pick for the Buccaneers or is he the heir-apparent at quarterback. Plus as the Rays just faced off against Alex Cobb on Tuesday, which ex-Ray is the most successful after leaving the team, and it's teacher appreciation week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Tom Jones on the impact Nikita Kucherov and Steven Stamkos could have on the Lightning's playoffs as they both returned to the ice at Tuesday's practice, did the NHL do the right thing in not suspending Capitals forward Tom Wilson and thoughts on the Bucs draft picks. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud answers your mailbag questions about the Buccaneers expectations this season, why they drafted Kyle Track in the 2nd round of the NFL Draft, did the Rays sign Brandon Lowe too soon, how much will Ji-Man Choi help the lineup, some interesting baseball ideas, can the Lightning turn it on when Nikita Kucherov and Steven Stamkos return for the playoffs and why did the Glazers want to form the European Super League. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud on how the Bucs did in the NFL Draft, why they selected Florida QB Kyle Trask, and what sleepers there could be. Plus they Rays bats are still quiet as they lose 2 of 3 to the Astros and the Lightning get 3 of 4 points over the weekend in Detroit as Andrei Vasilevskiy didn't play either game.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick after Round 1 of the NFL Draft that saw 5 quarterbacks taken in the first 15 picks, 7 straight offensive players to start the draft and Bucs waiting until midnight to make their pick, Edge rusher Joe Tryon from Washington who will get to learn from Shaq Barrett and Jason Pierre-Paul. Plus the Rays split their series with the A's behind good pitching and cold bats and the Lightning put together one of their best defensive performances in a shutout of Dallas. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Tom Jones discuss the best and worst draft picks in Buccaneers history, plus the best and worst draft picks in Jason Licht's tenure as GM. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Tom Jones discuss what should and shouldn't be changed in baseball including moving the mound back, should they change the baseballs, banning the shift, 7-inning no-hitters, runners on 2nd to start extra innings and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud answers your mailbag questions 100% correct about if the Bucs would still draft a running back this year, what has been Jason Licht's best and worst draft picks, how many quarterbacks will be taken in the first 8 picks, what say do owners have in drafting, what should the Rays do with Yoshi Tsutsugo, when will Luis Patino be a regular in the rotation, can fans bring trash cans this weekend when the Astros come to town, is Joey Wendle the next Ben Zobrist and how many points will the Lightning rack up in the next 6 games. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Rays losing 2 of 3 to the Blue Jays as the bats go silent on Sunday, the Lightning get their Stanley Cup rings and they beat the Blue Jackets as Victor Hedman scores 10-seconds into overtime and the Bucs preparing for the NFL Draft this week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Tom Jones discuss if the Bucs should take a quarterback at pick #32 in next week's NFL Draft, how many games will the Bucs win next year as the over/under is 11.5, what is going on with the Lightning as they are struggling towards the end of the season and when should you renovate your house or just move. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Tom Jones on Antonio Brown settling his civil suit with his personal trainer so will he soon sign with the Buccaneers, did we go into the panic room on the Rays too soon, plus Raiders owner Mark Davis defends his tweet after the Derek Chauvin verdict came down. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on Tom Brady's burn of Salvador Perez, Patrick Mahomes and the Royals, the Rays bats break out in Kansas City as they win 14-7 to make it 5 straight road wins, the Lightning lose to Carolina after starting Andrei Vasilevskiy in back-to-back games for the first time in the regular season in 4 years, and the Bucs have gotten better after the Draft. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud answers your mailbag questions about the Bucs options in the NFL Draft, do the Bucs have a coach in waiting on staff, could the Bucs play in London this year, where does Jason Licht rank amongst GMs, what is up with Yoshi Tsutsugo, could deadened baseball be responsible for some defensive miscues and could Tyler Johnson be scratched in the playoffs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on Tom Brady's appearance at Innisbrook for the Bruce Arian Golf Outing as he talked about his knee rehab, Byron Leftwich is happy being the Bucs Offensive Coordinator, the Rays sweep the Yankees by outslugging them including Joey Wendle's 2 homeruns and Yoshi Tsutsugo got the game-winning RBI on Sunday, and the Lightning lose on Saturday to Florida despite playing better. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on what is behind the Bucs skipping voluntary workouts next week, how big is the Giovanni Bernard signing, what is going on with the Rays offense and what's happened to the Lightning defense. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Tom Jones on the recent slumps the Rays and Lightning are in and if maybe we can't have nice things after all here in Tampa Bay and why Julien Edelman is not an Hall of Fame player. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Tom Jones discuss the Buccaneers boycotting the voluntary workout program set for Monday and the NFL wants all personnel vaccinated but will they all participate. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud is answering your mailbag questions 100% correct about the Bucs backup quarterback situation, what the latest on Antonio Brown, will a Rays pitcher every throw another no-hitter, is the AL East the toughest division in baseball, when will Wander Franco be called up, can Ross Colton play 1st base for the Rays, why did the Lightning trade for 2 defenseman at the trade deadline and does rain at Wrestlemania prove we can't have nice things in Tampa Bay. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick recap the Rays weekend series win over the Yankees where the pitching was strong overall but the defense was shaky at times. Brent Honeywell, Jr. made his debut and Randy Arozarena hit his first 2 homeruns of the season. The Lightning shutout the Predators and made a trade for defenseman David Savard to add to their blue line, the Bucs have lots of options at pick 32 in the NFL Draft and Hideki Matsuyama wins the Masters. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Tom Jones discuss is there is a more marketable player than Tom Brady in sports and does baseball need a fresh coat of paint as Nike is rolling out new uniforms to connect the team with their cities. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud is joined by Bob Harig from ESPN in Augusta, Georgia, to preview the Masters which begins today without Tiger Woods who is still recovering from his car accident earlier this year. Plus what is going on with the Rays as they are 2-4 to start the season and Tom Brady is still motivated by the doubters. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Tom Jones debate who's fans should worry more, the Lightning who've lost 5 of 7, or the Rays who have injuries and some wobbly pitching in the first week of the season. Plus what should happen to Carlton Davis, if anything, after using an anti-Asian slur on social media. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud on the Bucs officially signing Ndamukong Suh to return all 22 Super Bowl starters next year, plus your mailbag questions about what position the Bucs may take at pick 32 in the NFL Draft, who the season opener may be against, what will happen with Carlton Davis after a tweet with an anti-Asian slur, what stadium improvements does Joel Glazer want, will Kevin Kiermaier's starts be limited by his lack of offensive production and should we be concerned with Chris Archer and Rich Hill's first appearances. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Rays taking 2 of 3 from the Marlins to open the series as Tyler Glasnow and Ryan Yarborough pitched well, the Lightning split a weekend series with the Red Wings as Christopher Gibson got his first start for the Lightning in goal and where does Gonzaga-UCLA rank as an all-time college basketball game. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on they Rays shutting out the Marlins on Opening Day as Tyler Glasnow dazzles and the offense was just good enough to win 1-0. Plus the Lightning snap their 3-game losing streak behind Andrei Vasilevskiy and Braydon Point, the Bucs won't draft a kicker this year and the Final Four is this weekend. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud is joined by Tampa Bay Times Rays Beat Writer Marc Topkin on Opening Day as the Tampa Bay Rays are looking to defend their American League Championship in a full 162 game schedule. How will Tyler Glasnow handle the role of ace, how will the rest of the staff shake out and is this the best offense the Rays have ever had. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.