Sports Day Tampa Bay

The Tampa Bay Rays finally win their second game of the season but not without some drama, and snow, plus the Lightning begin preparations to face the New Jersey Devils in the first round of the playoffs and their captain Steven Stamkos was back on the ice after missing the last 3 games, meanwhile you'll hear from East Lake Grad Mason Cole as he is preparing for the NFL draft. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Tampa Bay Lightning are Eastern Conference and Atlantic Division Champs for the first time since 2003-04 as the Stinkin' Panthers beat the Boston Bruins again. The Bolts will face the New Jersey Devils beginning on Thursday in round 1 of the playoffs. Plus the Rays lose again to Boston, this time blowing a 7-2 lead in the 8th inning as Matt Andriese and Alex Colome can't hold it and unlikable Patrick Reed wins the Masters. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Rays lose by giving up a 2-run lead in the 9th as Alex Colome struggled after not pitching for a week. Tampa Bay is struggling offensively, especially their 3 big hitters in Kevin Kiermaier, Wilson Ramos and Carlos Gomez as they've scored 15 runs in 7 games. Plus if Penn State running back Saquon Barkley is available with the 7th pick in the NFL Draft, should the Bucs take him? Also the Lightning are back in first place thanks to the Panthers and a local girl helps prevent a shooting. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We answer your questions on today's podcast including the one word to describe the Rays season thus far, what will the Bucs do in the draft, has your outlook on the Lightning changed after the Bruins win and more on Sports Day Tampa Bay with Rick Stroud. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Tampa Bay Lightning win a statement game against the Bruins as they pull back into a tie for first place in the Atlantic Division with 2 games to go. The Bolts shutout Boston as they play their best game in a long time and are gearing up for the playoffs. Meanwhile the Rays lose in New York to the Yankees in awful weather and Bucs quarterback Jameis Winston unveils his Dream Room at a local elementary school. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Tampa Bay Lightning have lost 4 of 5 and are no longer in 1st place in the Eastern Conference so what if anything is wrong with them? We chat with Tampa Bay Times Columnist Tom Jones as the playoffs are just over a week away and Steven Stamkos is hurt, plus Villanova throttles Michigan to win their 2nd National Championship in 3 years. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud sits down for an exclusive interview with Bucs Co-Chairman Joel Glazer to discuss what went wrong with the team in 2017, why GM Jason Licht and Head Coach Dirk Koetter are back, the truth about any interest they may have had in Jon Gruden returning and what he thinks of the Jameis Winston in light of the NFL investigation that is ongoing. Plus the Rays can pitch and play defense but can they hit, the Lightning lose again to another good team and the NCAA National Championship is set between Villanova and Michigan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Rays win on Opening Day in dramatic fashion as Tampa Catholic's Denard Span comes through with a 3-run triple in a 6-run 8th inning to beat the Red Sox 6-4 in his first game in Tampa Bay. Plus the Lightning lose in Boston 4-2 and fall out of first place for the first time since October 17th. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Longtime Rays Beat Writer Marc Topkin sits down with Rick Stroud to discuss the Rays 21st Opening Day, what's ahead for this team and a look back at the last 20 seasons including the ups and down and craziness that has been Rays Baseball. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud is at the NFL Owners Meetings with insights from Bucs Coach Dirk Koetter on their free agent signings, what they are looking for in the draft, who will start at guard, what to expect from Vernon Hargreaves, and how frustrating the investigation into Jameis Winston is, plus you'll hear from Bucs Co-Chairman Joel Glazer on his thoughts about the Winston investigation. Also the Rays are 1 day from the start of the season and the Lightning are barely hanging onto first place in the Atlantic division with 6 games to go. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud looks back at 20 years of Rays memories as Tampa Bay gets set for Opening Day this week on the 20th anniversary, the NFL defines what a catch is and the Tampa Bay Lightning struggle vs Arizona as they risk falling out of first place. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bucs new defensive end Jason Pierre-Paul spoke with the media including getting choked up talking about his hand injury from a few years ago, reaction from our Jason Licht exclusive interview last week including the back stories on signing free agents, the Rays pair down their roster including optioning Austin Pruitt to Triple A, the Final Four is set for next weekend and the Lightning are in action tonight vs. Arizona. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud sits down with Tampa Bay Buccaneers General Manager Jason Licht for an exclusive interview where they discuss the Jason Pierre-Paul trade and how it went down, the inside story on the Bucs free agent signings this year and specifically what they were looking for in players they signed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We take your questions as we open the mailbag to talk about Bucs free agency, the Rays outlook for 2018, how the Lightning will finish the year, and does the new dates for the Valspar Championship hurt the tournament moving forward. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After coming back from a 3-0 deficit to beat the Maple Leafs 4-3 on Tuesday, are you buying the Lightning are the best team in the NHL as you are selling your tickets to Toronto fans. The Maple Leafs fans were loud at Amalie Arena and Rick Stroud wants our local sports teams to do something about it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is the Donald Trump fundraiser held by Bucs Co-Chairman Ed Glazer hyprocrisy in the NFL that wants to de-emphasize politics? ESPN's Jemele Hill thinks so and Rick Stroud disagrees plus the Bucs introduce center Ryan Jensen and defensive end Vinny Curry to the media, the Lightning have clinched a playoff berth and play Toronto tonight and the Rays win a night game behind Blake Snell. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Bucs continue to sign more free agents at positions of need, a trade in the NFL that is benefiting the Bucs at the Draft, the Lightning lose a measuring stick game to Boston over the weekend, March Madness has been absolutely crazy and Tiger Woods finishes 5th at Bay Hill. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tiger Woods with another good round as he's in contention at Bay Hill, the Rays announce Chris Archer as their Opening Day starter for the 4th straight year and Johnny Wholestaff will go in Game 3, the Bucs introduce new defensive tackle Beau Allen to the media, and the Lightning gearing up to face the Boston Bruins on Saturday night in an Atlantic division battle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Buccaneers signed 3 players to kick off free agency and it seems many Bucs fans are say "who?". Defensive Tackles Beau Allen and Mitch Unrein and kicker Chandler Catanzaro are the signed players but some big fish are still available like Ndamukong Suh and Tyrann Mathieu although not likely to sign in Tampa Bay. Rick Stroud breaks it all down including Ravens center Ryan Jensen who will visit One Buc Place on Thursday. Plus Rays opening day is 2 weeks away and the roster is starting to take shape and the Lightning have an intense practice to get back to playing better defense. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Free Agent Frenzy has begun in the NFL as teams can negotiate with players and many quarterbacks are on the move including Kirk Cousins to Minnesota. Rick Stroud breaks it all down and the Bucs re-signed Mike Evans and Cameron Brate on Tuesday as they spoke the media, the Lightning play a clunker and we talk to Joe Smith about the team needs to do in the final 12 games of the regular season to get ready for the playoffs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Dolphins are getting set to cut Ndamukong Suh which has some Bucs fans dreaming of a defensive line pairing with Gerald McCoy in Tampa Bay. Rick Stroud tells you why that's not likely but the Bucs did sign Cameron Brate, Brent Grimes and Adarius Glanton, plus placed a 2nd round tender on Adam Humphries. We also get into just how dominant the TV ratings were for the Valspar Championship with Tiger Woods in the hunt and the USF women were seeded a lot lower than expected in the NCAA Tournament. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As Rick Stroud correctly predicted, Tiger Woods wouldn't win another golf tournament. Although today he is questioning that take as Tiger finishes 2nd at the Valspar Championship as Tampa Bay and the sports world was consumed with Tiger Woods regaining his form. Plus the Bucs make Mike Evans the 2nd highest paid wide receiver in football, the Lightning win again, a repeat winner at the Firestone Grand Prix in St. Pete and USF women await their NCAA tournament fate. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tiger Woods shot 1-under par at the Valspar Championship's first round and the crowd were large and amazing. Rick Stroud was there as Tiger Mania has taken over Tampa Bay. Plus the Bucs re-sign QB Ryan Fitzpatrick to be the backup to Jameis Winston ahead of free agency next week, the Lightning win again but this time in regulation and USF's basketball season is over. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Tampa Bay Rays announced their going old school in using 4-man pitching rotation this season with a bullpen day when needed to give starters a rest. Rick Stroud breaks down what this could mean, plus the Rays lose a 2nd starting pitcher to Tommy John surgery in Jose de Leon, Bucs fans are upset that 2 defensive lineman have been traded but not too the Bucs and Rick sits down with ESPN senior golf writer Bob Harig to talk about the Valspar Championship and Tiger Woods. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Lightning play their 6th straight overtime game and this one is won again by Braydon Point on an absolutely unbelievable move, Tiger Woods mania is in full effect as he is playing Innisbrook for the first time since 1998, and we hear from Alabama defensive back Minkah Fitzpatrick who is a possible selection for the Buccaneers with the 7th pick. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud examines if the Bucs are missing out on players via trades or does it really take 2 to tango, plus we hear from Notre Dame Guard Quenton Nelson who the Buccaneers could draft with the #7 overall pick, Tiger Woods mania has begun in Tampa Bay, USF won their final 2 regular season games heading into the AAC tournament and the Lightning face the Panthers tonight which could be a potential first-round playoff matchup. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The NFL Scouting Combine is winding down as Rick Stroud has been in Indianapolis all last week and today we hear his conversation with the Bucs new Offensive Coordinator Todd Monken. Rick and Todd talk about his role as the new OC, his history and what he sees for Jameis Winston moving forward. Plus the Lightning win a crazy game over the Flyers on Saturday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Did Jon Gruden ever have any interest in coaching the Bucs again even as the Bucs Ring of Honor Ceremony cemented his desire to coach again. Rick Stroud has the latest from the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis as Jason Licht and Dirk Koetter talked about what went wrong this year as the Bucs finished 5-11, plus the Lightning lose in overtime to the Sabres in a very boring game. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What are the Bucs options for backup quarterback this year as Jameis Winston was hurt last year and he's currently under investigation by the NFL. Rick Stroud is in Indianapolis at the NFL Scouting Combine where he spoke to Bucs GM Jason Licht and Head Coach Dirk Koetter about QBs, Doug Martin, Brent Grimes, Vernon Hargreaves III, and the firing of DL Coach Jay Hayes. Plus Lightning rookie Anthony Cirelli dazzles in his NHL Debut. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The NFL Combine is set to get underway in Indianapolis and Rick Stroud is there to cover it including the Bucs Dirk Koetter, Jason Licht and the Raiders Jon Gruden who will all speak on Wednesday. Plus the Rays have a grievance filed against them by the Players Association for not spending money from revenue sharing and owner Stuart Sternberg rejects that notion and says the Rays are going to be better this year than anyone is predicting. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Lightning pull off a trade and acquire Defenseman Ryan McDonagh and Center JT Miller from the Rangers for Vlad Namestikov, 2 prospects and 2 picks. Rick Stroud looks at how this trade helps the Lightning chances at the Stanley Cup without mortgaging the future too. Plus the Lightning win a big game over Toronto in a shootout, the Rays new TV deal will be large at over $80 million a year for 15 years and the Bucs are not keeping Center Joe Hawley freeing up more cap space. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rays Owner Stuart Sternberg says the Rays were the Original Tankers in 2006-07 but that isn't what they are doing this year as they are rebuilding and restocking their roster. Rick Stroud breaks down whether the Rays are tanking this year and how do they fill the role that Brent Honeywell would have played this year. The Bucs are looking for a backup QB so who might be available and the Lightning win again and Steven Stamkos has his teammates backs as the trade deadline is today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rays top pitching prospect Brent Honeywell leaves practice on Thursday after throwing a handful of pitches and the fear is he might need Tommy John surgery which would end his season before it begins. Rick Stroud has the latest on the Rays including the players they get from Pittsburgh in trading Corey Dickerson so the DFA strategy worked. Plus Jameis Winston rear-ended someone on the Veterans Expressway but no one was hurt, the police have ended the investigation into who wrecked DeSean Jackson's vehicle at International Plaza, and the Lightning win in Ottawa. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Rays signed veteran outfielder Carlos Gomez to a one-year contract on Wednesday after trading Steven Souza Jr to Arizona on Tuesday. Rick Stroud has the latest player reaction to the trades and super fan Dick Vitale sounding off on the team. Plus the Bucs introduced defensive line coach Brentson Buckner and he told stories of facing the Bucs both as a player and coach but also attending a playoff game in Tampa in 2002 as motivation for he and his teammates. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The fire sale is on for the Tampa Bay Rays as they trade Steven Souza, Jr., to Arizona on Tuesday to trim more payroll for this season. Rick Stroud feels bad for Rays fans as many of their favorite players have left the team including Evan Longoria, Corey Dickerson, Jake Odorizzi and more. Plus Rick looks into the complicated history of Doug Martin with the Bucs now that he has been released as expected, and the Lightning win a big game in Washington to start their 3-game road trip. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

after trading Jake Odorizzi and letting Corey Dickerson go. Rick Stroud has the latest from Port Charlotte as Kevin Kiermaier is the latest player to voice his displeasure with the moves, plus the Bucs hire a new defensive line coach in Brenston Buckner from the Cardinals, and the NHL trade deadline is Monday which has some players on edge. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Rays continue their salary dump as they trade Jake Odorizzi to the Twins for a Single-A shortstop and DFA All-Star Corey Dickerson as they save about $10 million with the moves. Rick Stroud breaks it down with reaction from GM Eric Neander, Manager Kevin Cash and Pitcher Chris Archer. Plus was local kid Aric Almirola robbed in the Daytona 500 as he was wrecked on the final lap, and the Bucs will most likely pick up Jameis Winston's 5th year option but they have decisions to make on several other guys as deals are coming up. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's a Mailbag Friday as we answer your question including what will happen with the Jameis Winston investigation, who should the Bucs sign in free agency, would Warren Sapp make a good DL coach, who wins more games between Chris Archer and Brent Honeywell, who should the Lightning trade for, and will the Rowdies ever make MLS. Plus Rick talk with new Rays coaches Matt Quatraro and Ozzie Timmons. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chris Archer and Brent Honeywell sparred some in the media on Wednesday as pitchers and catchers held their first workouts in Port Charlotte. Chris Archer says Honeywell should quiet down some until he's pitched in the majors and Honeywell says Archer should perform better as the ace, so what does it all mean for the Rays this year? Plus as the Daytona 500 is close, is Nascar in trouble as a sport? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Rays Brass met with the media on Tuesday as pitchers and catchers reported and said they didn't know what to label this season as as they have had in the past it would mean young players stepping up and taking on bigger roles. Rick Stroud breaks down their comments including a change in pitching philosophy in his interview with new Pitching Coach Kyle Snyder, plus Shaun White wins Gold again in the Olympics and USF Football gets mostly Saturday games this fall. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rays Pitchers and Catchers are reporting today so baseball has begun and the Rays camp may get a little awkward this year as several players are expecting to be traded before the season opener on March 29th. We talk with Rays pitcher Austin Pruitt about this coming season and how impressive he was at the end of last season, and the Bucs may be narrowing in on a new Defensive Line coach in Ted Monachino, the former Colts Defensive Coordinator. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Buccaneers fire defensive line coach Jay Hayes 6 weeks after the season ends leading to questions of why now, Vinny Lacavalier's number is now retired by the Lightning as Andrei Vasilevskiy stole the show on the ice afterwards, and Rays FanFest had a big crowd with optimism surrounding the young talent and we play Rick's conversation with Daniel Robertson about this coming season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Vincent Lecavalier's #4 will be retired on Saturday night by the Tampa Bay Lightning so we take a look back at his career starting as the #1 overall pick in 1998 to winning a Stanley Cup, and then being bought out by the Lightning at the tail end of his career. Rick Stroud is joined by his old partner Tom Jones to look back at what he meant to the Lightning and the Tampa Bay community through his countless charitable activities. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bucs GM has a message for Bucs Season Tickets Holders as they raise prices again this season, Colts GM Chris Ballard drops the mic after his press conference as Josh McDaniels renegs on a deal to coach the team, the Rays unveil their 20th Anniversary Promotions including original throwback jerseys, and FSU and Florida do well on National Signing Day under their new coaches. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tony Dungy is taking criticism over comments about Nick Foles faith in helping him win the Super Bowl, taking a page from Bill Parcells and Bill Belichick, Josh McDaniels leaves the Colts at the Alter, and the Bucs are raising tickets prices once again. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What's behind Bill Belichick's benching of Malcolm Butler and did it cost the Patriots a Super Bowl win, what is Nick Foles future and should the Bucs be looking for a backup QB like that, Eagles Coach Doug Pederson plays to win but evidence shows the Bucs don't, and thoughts on John Lynch missing out on the Hall of Fame again and the road ahead only gets tougher to get in. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's our inaugural Sports Day Tampa Bay Podcast immediately after Super Bowl 52 where the Philadelphia Eagles behind Coach Doug Pederson were aggressive and never took their foot off the gas as they defeated Bill Belichick and the New England Patriots. Backup QB Nick Foles was the MVP and was fantastic while the Patriots made a lot of uncharacteristic mistakes. Plus Jameis Winston announces he and his long-time girlfriend are expecting a baby boy this year. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Football Hall of Fame selections happen this Saturday and once again John Lynch is a finalist but will he get in this time? Rick Stroud and Tom Jones break down his chances as very few safeties are in the Hall, plus the guys make their Super Bowl predictions as the Tom Brady goes for his 6th ring and the Eagles are looking for their first one. The guys also have a big announcement regarding the future of this podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Tom Jones look at how the Eagles, among several other teams, have turned their entire franchise around within 2 years and why that hasn't happen with the Bucs under Jason Licht. Plus have we finally found Tom Brady's kryptonite, why everyone wants Tom Brady to retire instead of admiring greatness and why are Super Bowls played where the weather is miserable. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Tom Jones break down Nick Foles journey to the Super Bowl and how Doug Pederson has changed the offense to fit his abilities after Carson Wentz went down. Plus the guys detail how this may be the least controversy surrounding the Patriots heading into the Super Bowl in some time, Alex Smith's trade to the Redskins and Warren Sapp Uncensored in an interview with Sports Illustrated which isn't a good look for him. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.