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With the Rays preparing for the ALDS against the Yankees, Nick Wize questions whether Tampa Bay’s bats will be ready to go after the extended break. Nick predicts a potentially slow start offensively but believes the Rays could settle in after a few trips through the lineup. For Tampa Bay to survive that early stretch, Nick hopes Drew Rasmussen delivers an ace-level performance and keeps the game...

Nick Wize opens Friday’s show by asking Tampa Bay Rays fans to rate their confidence from 1–5 heading into the ALDS matchup with the New York Yankees. Nick admits he’s more concerned about the Yankees’ pitching than their bats, especially with the Rays being such a streaky team all season. Nick believes there’s no middle ground for Tampa Bay — it’s either a trip to the World Series or an ALDS exit...

The Bucs are 0-3 and now turn to rookie quarterback Jalon Daniels, who makes his first NFL start Sunday against the Packers. TKras breaks down what Tampa Bay needs from Daniels, the importance of the run game and defense, Todd Bowles’ situation, Baker Mayfield’s injury and the latest on Bucky Irving, Chris Godwin Jr., Yaya Diaby, Rueben Bain Jr. and more. Ira Kaufman joins the show to dissect the...

The Bucs have a must win game vs the Packers this Sunday, a GIGANTIC weekend for the city of Tampa with non-stop sporting events, and so much more taking you into the weekend!

Jack Hughes was not a fan of a reporter question, Hockey is so back, and Aaron Rodgers got into it with Mike McCarthy!

The Bucs have a tall test ahead on Sunday looking for their first win of the season, but what gets the job done?

The Rays, Bolts, Bulls, Bucs, Rowdies, are ALL in action this weekend, plus more in Today's Top Headline!

The Bucs have keys to beat the Packers, but what are they?

The Bolts powerplay had a very shaky start, the Bucs have to get after the Packers offensive line, and much more!

The Tampa Bay Rays caught some strays from the NY Radio row, so we're defending our guys and clapping back!

TKras sits down with USF head coach Brian Hartline to talk about the Bulls, what has impressed him most about his team, and the foundation he’s building in Tampa. What is clicking on offense, where is USF improving, and what does Hartline see as the biggest keys moving forward?

The Bucs have plenty to monitor ahead of Sunday's showdown with the Packers. Baker Mayfield is out with his thumb injury and rookie Jalon Daniels gets his first NFL start, while Tampa Bay is also watching the status of Bucky Irving, Chris Godwin Jr., Yaya Diaby, Rueben Bain Jr. and others.

A Buccaneers fan puts TKras on the spot with a brutal Tampa Bay sports hypothetical: Would you accept an 0-17 Bucs season if it guaranteed the Rays would win the World Series? Is one championship worth enduring the worst possible football season? TKras has to answer — will he take the bait?

The expectations remain sky-high in Tampa Bay. TKras looks at the Lightning’s roster, John Carlson’s addition to the blue line, Victor Hedman’s return and the continued dominance of Kucherov and Vasilevskiy. Is this team built to compete for another Stanley Cup?

The AL East rivals meet again, but this time everything is on the line. The 98-win Rays have home-field advantage and won seven of 13 against New York during the regular season, while the Yankees just swept Boston in the Wild Card Series. TKras breaks down the pitching, lineups, bullpen and biggest X-factors — then makes his call on who advances.

What went wrong for Tampa Bay? Ira Kaufman joins TKras to dissect the Bucs' 0-3 start, Todd Bowles' situation, the decision to turn to rookie Jalon Daniels, and Sunday's critical matchup with the Packers. And TKras gets the story behind the alleged Todd Bowles chase after the Vikings loss!

The Rays won the division and took seven of 13 from the Yankees during the regular season. But New York just flexed its offensive muscle against Boston. What are the biggest matchup advantages, and where could this series be decided?

TKras sits down with Lightning TV play-by-play voice Dave Randorf to preview the upcoming Tampa Bay season. They discuss the roster, key players, expectations, Eastern Conference competition, and what Tampa Bay will need to do to make another deep postseason run.

Nick Wize tackles a wide-ranging Thursday edition of The Nick Wize Show, beginning with the Yankees sweeping the Red Sox and the debate over whether Boston's reliance on analytics contributed to its Wild Card exit. Nick and Tim debate whether the Rays should alter their analytics-driven approach in October, taking listener texts and calls about the "clutch gene," trusting what your eyes see, Atlan...

Nick Wize continues the debate over how much analytics should dictate in-game decisions after the Red Sox were swept by the Yankees in the Wild Card. Nick reads listener texts and takes calls from Rays fans weighing in on the analytics debate, including a former Boston fan who now finds himself rooting for Tampa Bay—Boston accent and all. Nick argues that numbers can provide information, but they...

An 0-3 Bucs team gets a fascinating opportunity Sunday: rookie Jalon Daniels makes his first NFL start against a 1-2 Green Bay team that just got hammered by Atlanta. Tampa Bay will need to lean on its defense, run game and Daniels’ ability to extend plays.

Nick Wize closes the show by responding to the reaction surrounding his Braves attendance video, explaining why he called out Atlanta after Tampa Bay was criticized for not selling out daytime games at the Trop during the postseason. Nick points out the difference in how the two situations were discussed before turning his attention to the Lightning's season opener. Tampa Bay has the third-best Ea...

Nick Wize opens this segment reacting to the latest discussions surrounding a potential 24-team College Football Playoff, and both Nick and Tim question what an expanded postseason could mean for the sport. Nick focuses on reports that the expansion could move forward if the conferences can "get a decent deal," leading him to wonder whether conference championship games could eventually disappear....

Nick Wize breaks down USF vs. Temple after taking a call about the matchup, explaining why he respects what Temple brings to the table and believes USF's defense could ultimately decide the game. Nick and Tim then tackle a curious PFF ranking for the Bucs' offensive line, because despite the numbers suggesting a strong unit, both of them remember an offensive line that looked like a sieve while tr...

Nick Wize closes out the analytics conversation by discussing the balance between modern baseball data and old-school instincts, including Yandy Diaz's approach to challenging balls and strikes. Nick believes the Rays should use analytics to inform their decisions without allowing the numbers to completely dictate how they play. Then Nick and Tim get sidetracked by one of Todd Bowles' funniest rec...