Sports Day Tampa Bay

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Award Winning Journalist Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times and Steve Versnick take you inside Tampa Bay Sports each weekday. They go deeper into the biggest stories in Tampa Bay including the Buccaneers, Rays, Lightning, USF and more. It's sports insight you won't get anywhere else which is why we call it Show Prep Tampa Bay!

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Rays Lose 8-2 on Opening Day, Joe Maddon on Ohtani & Lightning's Magic Number

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Rays Opening Day loss to the Blue Jays 8-2 as Zach Eflin was brilliant for 5 innings but couldn't get through the 6th. Plus Joe Maddon on the Shohei Ohtani scandal and the Lightning's win over the Bruins on Wednesday night. * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.

44m
Mar 29
Marc Topkin on 2024 Rays Outlook, How They'll Overcome Injuries & The Rays Way

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on Todd Bowles and Jason Glazer's comments at the NFL Owners Meetings in Orlando as Todd Bowles says they aren't trying to win the offseason and he likes his chess pieces while the Glazer family isn't satisfied with just 2 Super Bowls. * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.

47m
Mar 28
Todd Bowles' Chess Pieces & Glazer's Want More Super Bowls

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on Todd Bowles and Jason Glazer's comments at the NFL Owners Meetings in Orlando as Todd Bowles says they aren't trying to win the offseason and he likes his chess pieces while the Glazer family isn't satisfied with just 2 Super Bowls. * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.

32m
Mar 27
NFL Owners Meetings, Ohtani's Denial & Bucs Mailbag Questions

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the NFL Owners Meetings in Orlando, Shohei Ohtani denies making bets and paying debts of his interpreter plus your mailbag questions on Bucs pass rush, center position and Hall of Famers on the 2020 team. * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.

36m
Mar 26
Bruce Arians' Gala, Lavonte David's Press Conference, USF's Season Ends & Lightning Stay Hot

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Bruce Arians' Gala this weekend, Lavonte David's press conference after re-signing with the Bucs, USF's season is over after losing to VCU in the NIT and the Lightning get 9-of-10 points on their road trip. * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.

41m
Mar 25
What To Expect From Baker Mayfield In Liam Coen's Offense & Your Mailbag Questions

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the what to expect from Baker Mayfield in Liam Coen's offense as he'll be giving more control, the Rays lose Jonathan Aranda for 4-6 weeks and your mailbag questions on the Rays and Lightning. * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.

49m
Mar 22
MAILBAG: Baker Mayfield, Bucs DBs and Pass Rush, Draft Needs, Blake Snell & More

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick answer your mailbag questions 100% correct on Baker Mayfield, Buccaneers secondary and pass rush, NFL Draft, Blake Snell and JD Martinez. * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.

42m
Mar 21
USF Wins 'War on I-4', Rays Name Eflin Opening Day Starter & Lightning Beat Vegas

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on USF's 83-77 win over UCF to advance in the NIT Tournament, the Rays name Zach Eflin the Opening Day starter, the Lightning beat the Golden Knights as Nikita Kucherov regains the scoring lead and a couple of Buccaneers mailbag questions. * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.

42m
Mar 20
War on I-4 Resumes Tonight & Buccaneers Sign A CB

Rick Stroud is joined by Tampa Bay Times writer Joey Knight to preview tonight's War on I-4 as USF faces UCF in the NIT Tournament and look back at just how successful Amir Abdur-Rahim has been in his first season with the Bulls. Plus the Buccaneers sign cornerback Tavierre Thomas. * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.

32m
Mar 19
Lightning Beat Panthers, USF Misses NCAA Tournament & Bucs Sign 2 Offensive Linemen

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Lightning's 5-3 win over the Panthers that saw them get an early lead and then hold on to win their 3rd straight game. Plus USF misses the NCAA tournament as they lose in the conference semi-finals to UAB and the Buccaneers sign a couple of offensive lineman and re-sign QB John Wolford. * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.

49m
Mar 18
Lightning Win Behind Brayden Point's 6 Points & Why Jordan Whitehead Is a Good Fit For Bucs

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Lightning's 6-3 win over the Rangers that felt like a playoff game and saw the Bolts overcome a bad first period to having Brayden Point tie the franchise record with 6 points. Plus Jordan Whitehead, Chase McLaughlin and Chase Edmunds all spoke after signing their free agent deals with the Buccaneers. * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.

52m
Mar 15
Baker Mayfield Finally At Home In Tampa Bay & Jordan Whitehead Is A Buccaneer Again

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on Baker Mayfield press conference after signing his new contract with the Buccaneers as the negotiations were perhaps more complicated than we thought. Plus Jordan Whitehead returns to Tampa Bay as a free agent. * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.

35m
Mar 14
Lavonte David Could Be The Next 'Buc For Life'

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Buccaneers re-signing Lavonte David for a 13th year with the team as Jason Licht is checking all the boxes of bringing their guys back. Plus Taj Bradley pulled from his start for pectoral tightness and USF's Amir Abdur-Rahim wins AAC Coach of the Year. * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.

33m
Mar 13
Bucs Trade Carlton Davis & Re-Sign McLaughlin & Edmonds

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Buccaneers trading CB Carlton Davis to Detroit for a 3rd round pick and why it makes sense for Tampa Bay. Plus the running back carousel is crazy in the NFL this offseason and it's been 4 years since the sports world shutdown for the pandemic. * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.

36m
Mar 12
Buccaneers and Baker Mayfield Agree on 3-Year, $100 Million Contract

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on Baker Mayfield signing a new 3-year, $100 million dollar contract with the Buccaneers with $50 million in guaranteed money over the next 2 season. Plus the Lightning run John Tortorella and the Flyers out of the building as the new guys flash, USF loses their regular season finale, Josef Newgarden wins the Grand Prix and the Rays play in the Dominican Republic. * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.

50m
Mar 11
Waiting On Baker Mayfield To Sign & Lightning Lose to Flames But Add A Forward

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on Baker watch as the free agent quarterback took swings at Yankees Spring Training on Thursday, the Lighting lose to Calgary but trade for Anthony DuClair and we answer your mailbag questions on Baker Mayfield, Jordan Whitehead, Kevin Cash, the Rays and how to fix the Lightning. * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.

55m
Mar 08
Baker Mayfield's Contract Negotiations & What If The Bucs Can't Re-Sign Him?

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on what is real with reporting on Baker Mayfield's contract negotiations with the Buccaneers. Plus what is the Bucs Plan B if they can't re-sign Mayfield and we answer some mailbag questions on the Offensive Line, the Rays season and Lightning's trade deadline plans. * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.

40m
Mar 07
Buccaneers Place Franchise Tag On Antoine Winfield, Jr. & The Real Cost of Mike Evans' Contract

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Buccaneers using the franchise tag on Antoine Winfield, Jr. which buys them time to agree to a long-term deal. Now Jason Licht can turn his attention to Baker Mayfield before free agency begins. Plus the real cost of Mike Evans' contract, your Buccaneers mailbag questions and USF wins again in front of a 3rd straight sellout crowd. * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.

39m
Mar 06
Mike Evans Wants To Be A 'Buc For Life' and Re-Signs With Tampa Bay

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on Mike Evans passing on free agency and re-signing with the Buccaneers. What does this mean for Baker Mayfield and Antoine Winfield, Jr., as it is Franchise Tag day in the NFL. Plus Jon Cooper raises money for pediatric cancer research, the anniversary of Dave Wills' passing, USF to play a home basketball game while ranked and Gibbs High School wins the state title in Basketball. * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.

38m
Mar 05
Mike Evans To Test Free Agency

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the news that Mike Evans will test free agency next week which doesn't rule out a return to Tampa Bay. How does this impact Baker Mayfield's decision and will the Bucs put the franchise tag on Antoine Winfield, Jr. Plus Rick remembers Martin Fennelly and Chris Mortensen * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.

47m
Mar 04
MAILBAG: Baker Mayfield, Mike Evans, Devin White, Rays Pitching & Lightning Trade Targets

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick answer your mailbag questions 100% correct on Baker Mayfield, Mike Evans, Devin White, Raymond James Stadium, Rays pitching and catching plus Lightning trade targets. * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.

46m
Mar 01
Millionaires Complaining About Billionaires

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the NFLPA's annual survey of owners and teams where the Buccaneers rank 24th out of 32 teams. * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.

39m
Feb 29
Bucs Release Shaq Barrett and are Optimistic To Sign Baker Mayfield & Mike Evans

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the latest from Jason Licht and Todd Bowles at the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis where the Bucs have a quiet confidence that they'll get deals done with Baker Mayfield and Mike Evans. Plus the Bucs will release Shaq Barrett and power goes out literally in Philadelphia as the Lightning lose 6-2. * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.

34m
Feb 28
USF Basketball Ranked For 1st Time & Hate Mail For Baker Mayfield

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the USF Men's Basketball team being ranked for the first time in school history. Plus Rick is at the scouting combine in Indianapolis where talks will continue to re-sign Baker Mayfield for the Buccaneers despite an email we received from Scott. * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.

28m
Feb 27
NFL Scouting Combine, Lightning Win 2, Rays Spring Training Games & USF Clinches Share of AAC Title

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46m
Feb 26
MAILBAG: Rays Catching, Josh Lowe, Randy Arozarena, Nikita Kucherov, Russell Gage & More

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick answer your mailbag questions 100% correct on Rays catching, Josh Lowe, Randy Arozarena, Nikita Kucherov, Russell Gage, Jordan Whitehead and more. * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.

35m
Feb 23
Mike Evans' Future In Tampa Bay & Why Don't Glazers Get More Credit For Bucs Success

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the latest news on Mike Evans and the chances he returns to the Buccaneers, what will the Falcons do at quarterback and why don't the Glazers get more credit for the Bucs success. * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.

34m
Feb 22
Rays Sign Rosario, Bucs Franchise Tag Update & Mailbag on Salary Cap, Free Agency & More

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Rays signing infielder Amed Rosario, why, despite was some in the 'media' say, the Bucs will likely franchise tag Antoine Winfield, Jr., if they use the tag at all and we answer your mailbag questions 100% correct on the Bucs salary cap, free agency, clock management and defensive coordinator. * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.

37m
Feb 21
Antoine Winfield, Jr., Likely Candidate for Franchise Tag, Lightning Lose Again & USF Moving Up Rankings

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Lightning's 2nd straight lackluster game at home which saw them unable to execute cleanly, the Buccaneers will likely franchise tag Antoine Winfield, Jr., if they can't reach a long term deal, the rumors that started about Baker Mayfield's future and USF basketball is close to being ranked for the first time ever. * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.

46m
Feb 20
USF Beats FAU at Sold Out Yuengling Center, Bucs Salary Cap Situation & Lightning Blown Out By Panthers

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on USF's big win over FAU to keep them in 1st place in the AAC, the Buccaneers can save cap money if they can re-sign Baker Mayfield or Mike Evans today but it won't happen, and the Lightning get blown out at home by the Panthers. * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.

46m
Feb 19