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Rays Impressive Homestand To Go Above .500 & Hassan Reddick Not At Bucs Voluntary OTAs

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Rays homestand where they went 7-2 and are now 1-game above .500 as Josh Lowe returns and the offense is heating up. Plus some coaching and front office changes for the Lightning and the Buccaneers start voluntary OTAs as Hassan Reddick did not attend. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 29, 202550 min

MAILBAG: Todd Bowles Future, Vita Vea, Shaq Barrett & Bucs-Rays Scheduling Conflicts

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick answer your mailbag questions 100% correctly on Todd Bowles future as the Buccaneers Head Coach, Shaq Barrett, Vita Vea, the NFL schedule, Bucs and Rays stadium conflicts, Lightning prospect Isaac Howard and remembering the Tampa Bay Times building in St. Petersburg. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 28, 202538 min

Bucs OC Josh Grizzard on Calling Plays, Baker Mayfield & Expectations This Season

Rick Stroud sits down with new Tampa Bay Buccaneers Offensive Coordinator Josh Grizzard to discuss his NFL journey, the expectations of being the OC, play calling and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 27, 202529 min

MAILBAG: Baker Mayfield's Contract, Bucs Plans at Linebacker, Rays' Stu Sternberg & More

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick answer your mailbag questions on Baker Mayfield, Mike Evans, Bucs plan for Inside Linebacker, Rays Ownership and stadium situation and catching depth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 23, 202536 min

Rick and Tom On The Lightning's Season & Is Sports Better With Parity or Villains

Rick Stroud is joined by his old radio partner Tom Jones to discuss the Tampa Bay Lightning's season and if they could have won this year plus is the NBA better with parity over a villain. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 22, 202549 min

Rick and Tom on Simeon Rice Into Bucs Ring of Honor, Rays Championship Window & Visiting NYC

Rick Stroud is joined by his former radio partner Tom Jones to discuss Simeon Rice going into the Bucs Ring of Honor, has the Rays window closed and how great is a visit to New York City. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 21, 202537 min

Simeon Rice On His Bucs Ring Of Honor Selection, Love of Football & Relationship With Warren Sapp

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on Simeon Rice being introduced as the next inductee to the Buccaneers Ring of Honor and just how emotional he got. You'll hear from Rice as he talked about his love of the game and his relationship with Warren Sapp. Plus the Rays comeback but still lose 4-3 to the Astros. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 20, 202551 min

Rays Lose Series To Marlins & Who Should Be Next In Bucs Ring Of Honor

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Rays losing 2-of-3 in Miami as the starting pitching has been worse than expected this year thus far. Plus the Bucs are set to announce Simeon Rice as the newest Ring of Honor inductee but who should be next? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 19, 202531 min

Buccaneers To Add Simeon Rice To Ring of Honor & Your Schedule Mailbag Questions Answered

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Buccaneers adding Simeon Rice to their Ring of Honor this season as the 10th player to receive this designation. Plus we answer your mailbag questions on the Bucs schedule, defense and if Yanni Gourde will return to the Lightning. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 16, 202534 min

Buccaneers 2025 Schedule Released & Rays Lose To Jays 3-1

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Buccaneers 2025 schedule that was released. They'll play 7 of their first 11 games on the road, including the first 2, and they are in primetime 4 times. Plus the Rays lose to the Jays 3-1 as Ryan Pepiot makes 1 mistake and it cost him. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 15, 202533 min

Junior Caminero Grand Slam Leads Rays Over Jays, Pete Rose Reinstated & Bucs Schedule Out Tonight

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Rays 11-9 in Toronto that saw Junior Caminero hit a tiebreaking grand slam in the 9th inning after they gave up the lead in the 8th. Plus Pete Rose is reinstated to baseball making him eligible for the Hall of Fame and the NFL schedule comes out tonight. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 14, 202536 min

Evan Longoria To Retire As A Ray & NFL Schedule Will Be Released On Wednesday

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on Evan Longoria coming back to Tampa Bay to sign a 1-day contract and retire as a member of the Rays. Plus the NFL schedule comes out on Wednesday and some leaks have started, Saint's QB Derek Carr retires plus who will the Rays send down when Josh Lowe returns. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 13, 202544 min

Buccaneers Minicamp Observations & Rays Win Brewers Series with Rain Delays

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick with thoughts on the Buccaneers rookie minicamp that was held over the weekend and the Rays take 2-of-3 from the Brewers while they have their first home rain delay in franchise history. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 12, 202547 min

Rays Lose Late Lead, Bucs Minicamp Begins & Mailbag Questions on Grizzard, Clowney and McClanahan

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Rays 11th loss in their last 12 home games at Steinbrenner Field as they blow a 5-1 lead in the 8th inning to lose 7-6 in 10 innings. Plus the Buccaneers have rookie minicamp this weekend and we answer your mailbag questions on Josh Grizzard, Jadeveon Clowney and Shane McClanahan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 9, 202541 min

Dungy, Barber and Gruden Attend Bucs Coaching Academy & Rays Shutout At Home Again

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on Tony Dungy, Ronde Barber and Jon Gruden at the Buccaneers Coaching Academy on Wednesday and their message to young coaches. Plus the Rays are shutout again at Steinbrenner Field as they've lost 10 of their last 11 home games. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 8, 202538 min

Rays Lose At Home Again & Bucs Mailbag Questions About Rookies, Mayfield & NFC South

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Rays 8-4 loss to the Phillies to drop their home record to 9-14 at Steinbrenner Field. Plus your Buccaneers mailbag questions on rookies, Baker Mayfield, the NFC South and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 7, 202543 min

MAILBAG: Bucs Signing Shilo Sanders, Would Jason Licht Have Drafted Sapp & Panthers Using More Elbows

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick answer your mailbag questions on the Buccaneers signing of Shilo Sanders, would Jason Licht have drafted Warren Sapp and the Panthers are up to their dirty hits again. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 6, 202539 min

Rays Win Series In New York, Lightning Honest In Exit Interviews & Bucs Rookie Minicamp This Week

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Rays taking 2-of-3 from the Yankees over the weekend as Taylor Walls has 4 hits and Chandler Simpson continues to make an impact. Plus the Lightning exit interviews were very telling from Brandon Hagel, Andrei Vasilevskiy and others, and the Buccaneers have rookie mini-camp later this week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 5, 202545 min

MAILBAG: What Changes do Lightning Need To Make, Rays Home Woes & Bucs Roster Question

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick discuss more about what changes the Lightning need to make going forward, why can't the Rays win at home and will the heaviest, or lightest, player in the NHL make the team. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 2, 202534 min

Lightning's Season Ends In First Round Again, Rays Nearly No-Hit & Jason Licht on Bucs Draft Success

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Tampa Bay Lightning's 6-3 loss to the Panthers which ends the season for the Bolts. It's the 3rd straight season they lost in the first round of the playoffs. Plus the Rays were nearly no-hit and Jason Licht spills the Bucs secret to Draft success. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 1, 202532 min

Lightning Face Must-Win Tonight Without Brandon Hagel & Your Mailbag Questions Answered

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Lightning's must-win game tonight in Game 5 as Brandon Hagel has been ruled out and Aaron Ekblad has been suspended for 2-games for his hit on him. Plus your mailbag questions about the Lightning's roster and the Rays. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 30, 202536 min

Lightning Lose 3rd Period Lead To Panthers - Now On The Brink of Elimination

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Lightning's 4-2 loss at Florida when they led 2-1 with less than 4-minutes to play but gave up 2-goals in 11-seconds. They now trail the series 3-1 with Game 5 at Amalie Arena on Wednesday night. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 29, 202531 min

Bucs Six Draft Picks, Lightning Win Game 3 & Rays Win 5 Straight

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Buccaneers 6 NFL Draft picks and how they fell in love the character of each pick, the Lightning win Game 3 without Brandon Hagel and we have a series plus the Rays win 5 straight in Arizona and San Diego to get back to .500 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 28, 202547 min

Bucs Go Wide Receiver With 1st Round Pick & Lightning Shutout By Panthers

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Buccaneers selecting wide receiver Emeka Egbuka with the 19th pick in the NFL Draft. Plus the Lightning lose 2-0 in game 2 to the Panthers and now they must win 4 of the next 5 to advance and the Rays win in extra innings to take the series from the Diamondbacks. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 25, 202541 min

What Will Bucs Do With 19th Pick In Tonight's Draft & Lightning Need A Win In Game 2

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on what the Buccaneers might do in tonight's NFL Draft as they currently have the 19th pick in the first round with several positional needs. Plus the Lightning game 2 with the Panthers is tonight and the Rays wrap up their 3-game series at Arizona. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 24, 202550 min

Lightning Lose 6-2 In Game 1 To Florida & Could Bucs Trade Rachaad White

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Tampa Bay Lightning's 6-2 loss to the Florida Panthers in Game 1 of their playoff series. Plus Rays lose the series opener in Arizona and could the Buccaneers trade Rachaad White? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 23, 202527 min

Bucs Open OTAs & Lightning-Panthers Preview

Rick Stroud on the Buccaneers starting mandatory OTAs as Calijah Kancey declares he will lead the NFL in sacks if he stays healthy and Eduardo Encina joins us to preview the Lightning-Panthers 1st round playoff series. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 22, 202536 min

Rays Shutout 3 Times This Week & Rick Returns To The Radio Today

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Rays going 5-8 on their 13-game homestand and being shutout in 3 of their last 5 games. The record is puzzling as they are in the top 5 in batting this season. Plus the Lightning preparing for the Panthers and Rick returns to the radio today! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 21, 202546 min

Rays Lose 6-3 To Yankees & Lightning-Panthers To Begin On Tuesday Night

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Rays 6-3 loss to the Yankees but surprisingly the Rays are one of the best hitting teams in baseball despite being 8-11. Plus the Lightning lose 4-0 in a game that means nothing and we know they'll face Florida in the first round starting Tuesday night. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 18, 202545 min

Rays Lose 1-0 To Boston & NFL Draft Is 1 Week Away

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Rays 1-0 loss to the Boston Red Sox as the home run ball were non-existent at Steinbrenner Field and Zach Littell got no run support again. Plus we're 1 week from the NFL Draft as the Buccaneers are looking to add defensive pieces.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 17, 202534 min

Lightning-Panthers 1st Round Matchup, Kucherov's Brilliance & Rays Lose To Red Sox

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the brilliance of Nikita Kucherov as he continues to move up the record books with a 3rd Art Ross Trophy. Plus the Lightning will face the Panthers for the 4th time in the last 5 postseasons and the Rays lose 7-4 to the Red Sox. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 16, 202538 min

Rays Crush Red Sox 16-1 & Lightning Clinch Home-Ice For First Round

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Rays 16-1 win over the Boston Red Sox as Jake Mangum and Kameron Misner continue to light it up. Plus the Lightning clinch home-ice for their 1st round playoff matchup against either Florida or Ottawa. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 15, 202541 min

Rays Win Series Behind Boyle's Debut, Kucherov Wins Scoring Title & Rory McIlroy Finally Wins The Masters

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on Rory McIlroy's win at the Masters to become the 6th ever to win a career grand slam, the Rays take 2 of 3 from Atlanta with an impressive debut from Joe Boyle and the Lightning beat the Sabres 7-4 as Nikita Kucherov wins his 2nd straight scoring title. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 14, 202542 min

Jason Licht's Pre-Draft Comments on Bucs Plans & Mailbag Questions on Rays Ownership and Stadium

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on what to read into Jason Licht's pre-draft press conference and we answer your mailbag questions on the Rays stadium, ownership and the game of liar's poker played around the NFL Draft. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 11, 202550 min

Caballero's Grand Slam Ends Rays Losing Streak & Lightning Fall In OT Despite Firing 90 Shot Attempts

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Rays ending their 5-game losing streak as Jose Caballero hit a 1st inning grand slam, the Lightning fall in overtime to the Leafs despite firing 90 shot attempts in the game and Rick has a new appreciation for those who have had ACL surgery. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 10, 202536 min

Rays Lose 4-3 To Angels & Lightning Can Move Into 1st Place Tonight

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Rays 4-3 loss to the Angels that saw the Rays unable to score after getting runners on 3rd base with no outs in the 7th, 8th and 9th innings. Plus the Lightning can move into first place with a win tonight vs. Toronto and the Buccaneers are looking ahead to the NFL Draft to add depth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 9, 202529 min

Gators Win The National Championship & Lightning Beat The Rangers 5-1

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Florida Gators winning the National Championship over Houston in a game that saw them lead for just a few minutes. Plus the Lightning beat the Rangers 5-1 as the power play goes 3-for-4, the Rays open a 13-game home stand tonight and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 8, 202536 min

Rays Swept In Texas, Lightning Clinch Playoff Berth & Gators Play in National Championship Tonight

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Rays being swept in Texas, the Lightning clinch a playoff berth for the 8th straight season, UConn wins the Women's Final Four at Amalie Arena and the Florida Gators are going for the Men's title tonight. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 7, 202536 min

Women's Final Four in Town, Gators in Men's Final Four & Lightning Lose in Ottawa

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Women's Final Four in Tampa Bay this weekend, the Men's Final Four is in Texas and the Lightning lose in Ottawa but move closer to clinching a playoff berth.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 4, 202539 min

Rays Win Another Series, Paul Skenes Is Impressive, Bucs Stadium Renovation Planning & Lightning Can Clinch Playoff Berth

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Rays series win vs. the Pirates despite Paul Skenes impressive performance in the series wrap-up. Plus the Bucs prepping for future stadium renovations, Jayson Starks comments on MLB growing frustrated with Stu Sternberg and the Lightning can clinch a playoff berth tonight. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 3, 202545 min

Why Do Bucs Lack A 'Killer Instinct', Ray Jay Stadium Upgrades Needed & 3 More Hits for Jake Mangum

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on Todd Bowles' comment about the lack of 'killer instinct' on the Bucs, owner Joel Glazer on upcoming stadium renovation needs, Rays remain red-hot as Jake Mangum has 3 more hits and the starting pitching has been dominate, plus the Lightning win at the Islanders, 1 win from clinching a playoff berth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 2, 202549 min

Jason Licht's Comments At NFL Meetings & Jake Mangum Has A Night For Rays

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the NFL's owner meetings and Jason Licht's comments about what they are looking for in the upcoming draft. Plus Jake Mangum has a career-night in his 2nd game as he goes 4-for-4 and the Rays beat the Pirates 6-1 and Rick has a big announcement about a return to radio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 1, 202543 min

Rays Win Opening Series at Steinbrenner Field, Kucherov Keeps Getting Points & NFL Owners Meetings This Week

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Rays opening weekend at Steinbrenner Field as Tampa Bay takes 2-of-3 games. Plus the Lightning sweep their 3-game homestand as Nikita Kucherov keeps racking up points and the NFL Owners Meetings are this week as we'll hear from the Bucs brass. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 31, 202546 min

Rays Opening Day with Marc Topkin

Rick Stroud is joined by Tampa Bay Times Rays Beat Writer Marc Topkin to preview today's Opening Day for the Rays and this season. They discuss the pitching staff, Shane McClanahan's injury, Danny Jansen, Junior Caminero, the outfield and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 28, 202541 min

MAILBAG: Rays Pitching, Chandler Simpson, Bucs Owners Grades, Kyle Trask and more

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick answer your mailbag questions about the Rays pitching, when will Chandler Simpson be called up, Bucs backup QB Kyle Trask, players grading owners, Bucs record this season and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 27, 202546 min

Lightning Rout Penguins, Opeta Back With Bucs & Brown is QB1 at USF Again

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Lightning's 6-1 win over the Penguins as they draw closer to clinching a playoff spot, why Jon Cooper has never won the Coach of the Year in the NHL, the longevity of coaches, Sua Opeta is back with the Bucs and Byrum Brown is QB1 in Spring Football for USF. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 26, 202535 min

Rays' Shane McClanahan Hurt, March Madness Goes Chalk, USF Hire Basketball Coach & Jameis Winston in NY

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on Shane McClanahan's injury and what impacts it has on the Rays season, March Madness has gone chalk without Cinderella, USF hires a new basketball coach, Lightning struggle to end their road trip and Jameis Winston signs with the Giants. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 25, 202547 min

MAILBAG: Bucs Draft Needs, Jameis Winston, Rays Starting Pitching, Lightning Playoffs & More

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick answer your mailbag questions on Jameis Winston, Buccaneers draft needs, Rays starting pitching, where to watch baseball this season, Lightning home-ice desires and the weirdest interview that Rick ever had. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 24, 202545 min

Rays' Opening Day In 1 Week and JJ McCarthy Will Be Starting QB In Minnesota

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Rays starting 1 week from today as our own Marc Topkin goes on the IL and quarterback news around the NFL as JJ McCarthy looks to be the starter in Minnesota. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 21, 202539 min

Where Do The Buccaneers Stand As Free Agency Winds Down

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on how the Buccaneers fared in free agency as the re-signed Chris Godwin, Ben Bredeson, Lavonte David and others and they added players like Hassan Reddick. Also what do the Bucs look to take in the draft and the NCAA Tournament starts today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 20, 202549 min