Sports Day Tampa Bay

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Rays extra inning loss to the Blue Jays after walking 10 batters and giving up a walk-off grand slam. Plus the NFL schedule comes out tonight and the Bucs don't have get an international game this season. Baker Mayfield is one of 4 quarterbacks featured in season 3 of Netflix's series Quarterback.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Rays 7-6 extra inning win in Toronto that saw Shane McClanahan throw 5 shutout innings, the Rays blow a 5-run lead but find a way to win. Plus Rick was behind the scenes at the Bucs learning about their draft picks and how everything came together for the team. Plus the Bucs still in play for an international game this season and Tom Moore going back to Iowa. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Rays 8-5 win over the Blue Jays as they move 2 games ahead of the Yankees at the quarter-pole of the season. Chandler Simpson continues to be a terror on the bases as the offense manufactures runs night in and night out. Plus the Bucs are preparing for the NHL Schedule release on Thursday night as the first few national games have been released. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Rays taking 2-of-3 from the Red Sox and they now have the best record in the American League, and 2nd best in baseball. Can the Rays sustain this run? Plus the Bucs rookie minicamp had 2 standouts, Rueben Bain Jr. and Ted Hurst. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Tampa Bay Rays 8-4 win at Boston to make it 7 straight wins. It was their first ESPN exclusive broadcast in nearly 5 years as Yandy Diaz gets his 1,000th hit, Chandler Simpson with a big 2-run double and Junior Caminero launches one over the centerfield wall. Plus Bus rookies minicamp starts today as most of the Bucs draft picks have signed, a mailbag question on Gavin Lux and bets memories covering teams. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Tampa Bay Rays winning their 7th straight game, their 10th straight at home and the 13th straight game they have allowed 3 or fewer runs. Plus Jameis Winston to be a correspondent for Fox during the World Cup and a mailbag question about future Super Bowls at Raymond James Stadium. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Tampa Bay Lightning's exit interviews including Victor Hedman who spoke about taking a leave for mental health. Plus Andrei Vasilevskiy says they didn't score enough and Darren Raddysh sounded like he leaving as a free agent. Plus the Tampa Bay Rays rally again to beat the Blue Jays, thought on Yankees' announcer John Sterling's passing and Emeka Egbuka helping the military with hurricane supplies and talking about the Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver room. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on more reaction to the Tampa Bay Lightning's first-round exit from the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the 4th straight year. They discuss John Romano's column on if the Lightning should consider trading Nikita Kucherov and they answer a mailbag question if Julien BriseBois should fire Head Coach Jon Cooper. Plus the Rays beat the Blue Jays 5-1. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Tampa Bay Lightning's 2-1 loss in Game 7 to end their season in the 1st round for the 4th straight season. The Bolts held the Canadiens to just 9 shots on net but 2 bounces went their way and the Lightning only managed to score 1 goal. Every game in the series was decided by 1 goal. Plus the Rays sweep the Giants as they are 9 games above .500 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Tampa Bay Lightning's Game 6 tonight in Montreal where it is "Win and Go Home" for the Bolts who are looking to force Game 7. Plus your mailbag questions on changes the Lightning should make if they lose in the first round again, could Chris Braswell move to Inside Linebacker and the Bucs culture. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Tampa Bay Lightning's 3-2 loss to the Montreal Canadiens in Game 5 of theif first round series. The Lightning are now on the verge of elimination with Game 6 on Friday night in Montreal. Plus the Rays lose to the Guardians 3-1 but still take the series. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Rays 6-game win streak as they beat the Guardians 1-0 behind 7 shutout innings from Nick Martinez. Junior Caminero left the game with a jaw contusion after being hit by a foul ball. The Lightning host the Canadiens tonight for Game 5, Nikita Kucherov is a Lindsay Award Finalist and Bucs GM Jason Licht says they don't won't Baker Mayfield to play for any other team as he enters the last season of his contract. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Buccaneers picking up Calijah Kancey's 5th year option and how Rueben Bain Jr. and Josiah Trotter could be the foundation for the defense for years to come. Plus the Rays beat the Guardians to go 12-1 against the American League and the Orlando Magic take a 3-games-to-1 lead over the number 1 seed Detroit Pistons. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Lightning's comeback win over Montreal to even the series at 2-2. Max Crozier with a huge hit to turn the game and Brandon Hagel is unreal. Plus the Bucs wrap up a successful draft that saw them fit a lot of needs and the Rays sweep the Twins as they are 11-1 against the American League. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Buccaneers taking Rueben Bain Jr. with the 15th pick in the NFL Draft. The Lightning play the Canadiens in Game 3 tonight, the Rays host the Twins as Taj Bradley returns and Hillsborough County says they can't meet the Rays June 1st stadium deal deadline. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on tonight's NFL Draft as the Tampa Bay Buccaneers currently have the 15th pick and a lot of needs on defense. Plus several mock drafts have the Bucs taking a Tight End with the pick. The Rays salvage a game from the Reds as Nick Martinez goes 8 innings giving up just 1 run and the Lightning are in Montreal preparing for Friday night's Game 3. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Lightning's 3-2 overtime win over Montreal in Game 2 of their first-round playoff series. Nikita Kucherov scores for the first time in 17 playoff games to tie the game while JJ Moser nets the OT winner. The Rays lose to the Reds and will look to salvage a game this afternoon while the Bucs continue to prepare for Thursday night's NFL Draft. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Lightning's prep for tonight's Game 2 after they lost the first game on Sunday. Charle-Eduoard D’Astous is doubtful after leaving game 1 injured. The Rays lose to the Reds after making several mental errors and the Buccaneers start voluntary workouts with the NFL Draft just 2 days away. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Tampa Bay Lightning's 4-3 overtime loss to the Montreal Canadiens in Game 1 of their best-of-7 first-round series. The Bolts took too many bad penalties as they allowed 3 power play goals. The Rays lose 2-of-3 to the Pirates but had a huge comeback on Saturday for their lone win and the Bucs are preparing for the NFL Draft this week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Rays 3-game sweep of the Chicago White Sox for their 6th straight win. Questions still remain after Hillsborough County's workshop on a Rays Stadium Deal. The Lightning open up the Stanley Cup Playoffs on Sunday afternoon at 5:45pm vs. the Montreal Canadiens. Plus we answer your mailbag questions the Bucs draft needs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Buccaneers meeting with the City, County and TSA about major renovations to Raymond James Stadium and the potential impact it has on the Rays stadium search. Plus the Rays win again and have the best record in the American League plus the Lighting lose their regular season finale as they turn their attention to the playoffs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Rays 8-5 win over the White Sox as they are in first place in the AL East. They continue to find ways to score without hitting a lot of homers. Plus the Lightning will start at home vs. the Montreal Canadiens in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs and Buccaneers General Manager Jason Licht will speak today for his pre-NFL Draft press conference. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Lightning's 4-3 overtime win over the Red Wings which means their first round opponent is set with the Montreal Canadiens. Plus Dick Vitale has cancer again and Bucs host Kansas quaterback Jalon Daniels for pre-draft visit. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Rays sweep of the Yankees as they pull into a 3-way tie for first place in the AL East, the Lightning win in Boston as Brandon Hagel returns but more players are out injured and Rory McIlroy repeats at The Masters. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick answer your mailbag questions 100% correct or your money back. They answer questions about Baker Mayfield and when the Buccaneers should try to re-sign him, why Mike Evans left the Bucs and the Rowdies undefeated start. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Rays 6-2 loss to the Chicago Cubs as they've lost 3 of their first 4 series this season. The defense continues to be a problem as they lead MLB with 17 errors. Plus we answer your mailbag questions about where Yandy Diaz ranks amongst the Rays greats, signing young prospects early and when to leave a game when your wife is in labor. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Rays 9-2 loss to the Cubs as Drew Rasmussen is scratched due to his wife going into labor, the Lightning lose 6-2 in Ottawa as Brandon Hagel, Anthony Cirelli and Pontus Holmberg all miss due to injury, are the Buccaneers trolling Mike Evans by signing former Falcons wide receiver David Sills V, who caught the 4th down pass against the Bucs and Ken Hagan says votes on a new Rays stadium could come next month. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Rays Opening Day as Tropicana Field re-opens after a year away. The Rays hit 3 home runs, played great defense and Shane McClanahan continues to pitch well in his return. The Lightning lose 4-2 to Buffalo as Anthony Cirelli missed the game with an injury and Pontus Holmberg left injured and Jon Cooper says it's "not good". Also Buccaneers bring back swing tackle Justin Skule and Michigan wins the National Title in basketball. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Rays 4-5 start to the season as they return to St. Pete today for the Home Opener at Tropicana Field and Shane McClanahan on the bump. Plus the Lightning clinch a playoff berth for the 9th straight season and are back in first place with 6 games to play. Plus Geno Auriemma looks small in his apology to Dawn Staley and South Carolina in the Women's Final Four. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick answer your mailbag questions on if the Bucs should re-sign Baker Mayfield as he enters the final year of his contract, the Rays Hall of Fame, the Lightning's playoff chances and should you give up fandom when you move. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Buccaneers preparing to meet the TSA about renovations to Raymond James Stadium as the Rays stadium deal is drawing closer. Plus the Rays lose again as Junior Caminero has 3 errors, including one while playing first base. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Buccaneers owner Joel Glazer's comments on why they like Todd Bowles as their head coach and what the comments truly mean. Plus the Rays lose but Shane McClanahan pitched well in his first appearance in over 2.5 years and the Lightning lose to Montreal despite playing well. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Buccaneers dilemna on what to do with Baker Mayfield. Should they sign him now to a long-term deal or wait to play out this season to see how he does. There are risks with both scenarios. Plus the Rays win their 2nd straight as Yandy Diaz stays hot, Nick Martinez pitches well and Johnny Deluca hits a bomb. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Rays 1-2 start in St. Louis as the bats rack up 41 hits but the bullpen blow a couple of leads. Plus the Lightning have won 2 in a row and are back atop the Eastern Conference with 9 games remaining, plus the Final Four is set. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Rays blowing a 7-1 lead to lose 9-7 on Opening Day in St. Louis. Junior Caminero drew 4 walks, Ben Williamson had 3 hits but Ian Seymour couldn't retire a batter with a big lead. Plus the Lightning rally from a 2-goal deficit but lose 4-3 to the Kraken in overtime. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud is joined by Marc Topkin, Rays Beat Writer for the Tampa Bay Times, to discuss the Rays season which begins today. They discuss the team returning to Tropicana Field this season, the new owners, changes on the roster as Brandon Lowe and Pete Fairbanks depart, new faces like Cedric Mullins and Nick Martinez, what to excpect from Shane McClanahan's return and Junior Caminero's star status after the World Baseball Classic. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on Lavonte David's announcement that he is retiring after 14 seasons with the Buccaneers. Plus the Lightning win a wild game over Minnesota 6-3 and we are 1 day from Opening Day and the Rays injuries are starting to mount. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Bucs signing linebacker Christian Rozeboom from the Carolina Panthers and what it means for Lavonte David's future. Plus the Gators lose in the NCAA 2nd round, USF Head Coach Brian Hodgson leaves for Providence and Nikita Kucherov now leads the NHL in scoring despite a slow start to the season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Tom Jones on Mike Evans' legacy now that he has left the Bucs and who is the greatest Tampa Bay athlete from the 3 major teams. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Tom Jones from the Poynter Institute on the World Baseball Classic, video reviews and getting run from games. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on Buccaneers General Manager Jason Licht's comments about Mike Evans departing Tampa Bay for San Francisco. Plus they answer mailbag questions on if the Bucs are going through a reset this season, which running back will get the tough yards, how many games will the Rays win this season and which happens first, Junior Caminero gets 50 home runs or Chandler Simpson gets 60 stolen bases. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on reports that USF Basketball Coach Brian Hodgson turned down Syracuse as he prepares for Thursday's NCAA Tournament first round game. Plus mailbag questions asking if Jason Licht should be fired and which Bucs running back will handle the tough yards up the middle this season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the death of Rex Culpepper, the son of former Buccaneers Linebacker Brad Culpepper. Plus USF is preparing for the NCAA Tournament for the first time in 14 years as Head Coach Brian Hodgson could be courted by schools like Syracuse after a successful first year. Plus the US will play Venezuela tonight in the World Baseball Classic, the Bucs rework Luke Goedeke's contract to free up salary cap space and the Lightning return to the ice tonight in Seattle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the South Florida Bulls going to the NCAA Tournament for the first time in 14 years and winning the Conference Tournament for the first time since 1990. Plus the World Baseball Classic has been fantastic theater as the USA is playing the Dominican Republic and why you should be excited with the Buccaneers free agent acquisitions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on Mike Evans' press conference as he signs with the San Francisco 49ers. He said he feels he is the missing piece for them to win the Super Bowl, so what does that say about Baker Mayfield and the Bucs. Plus the Buccaneers add a pass rusher and an all-pro special teamer. The Lightning beat the Red Wings as Nikita Kucherov has another 2 point night. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Buccaneers signing Jake Browning to be their backup quarterback and tendering Sean Tucker on a one-year deal as a restricted free agent. Plus your mailbag questions on Todd Bowles, Jason Licht, the Glazers and Mike Evans. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on another Tampa Bay Lightning loss as they give up 2 more power play goals to lose their 6th game out of 7. Plus more on Mike Evans choosing to sign in San Francisco, the Ravens backing out of the Max Crosby trade, the Bucs lose Logan Hall and Teddy Bridgewater in free agency and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on Mike Evans leaving the Bucs to sign with the San Francisco 49ers after 12 years in Tampa Bay. Plus Jamel Dean signs with the Steelers, Alex Anzalone and Kenneth Gainwell are coming to Tampa and Cade Otton re-signs as NFL Free Agency begins with the legal tampering period is underway. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the NFL's legal tampering period that begins today as Mike Evans will start talking to teams as he hits free agency. Plus the Lightning lose a crazy game in Buffalo 8-7 in a game that saw a lot of fights and penalties.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on what the free agent market might look like for Mike Evans as Buffalo trades for DJ Moore and there are reports that Houston and Kansas City aren't pushing. Plus the Lightning struggle again in Winnipeg as the NHL Trade Deadline is today, plus a mailbag questions on Bucs edge rusher David Walker. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.