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The Tampa Bay Rays have a BIG offseason decision ahead of them: Can they afford to keep Freddy Peralta?! Since arriving from the New York Mets at the MLB Trade Deadline, Peralta has found his groove and become a major piece of Tampa Bay’s pitching staff. After the Rays invested three prospects to bring the two-time All-Star to Tampa Bay, should the front office open its wallet and try to lock him...

The Rays are battling for a trip to the World Series, but the conversation after their 3-1 ALCS Game 2 win over the Cleveland Guardians isn't just about baseball — it's about attendance at Tropicana Field! The game drew 32,125 fans, short of the stadium's capacity, and the debate is heating up. Should Tampa Bay fans be showing up in bigger numbers for a team making a deep postseason run? Or do tic...

It's Bucs vs. Steelers, and the chess match is ON! Todd Bowles and Tampa Bay's defense face a major challenge against Aaron Rodgers and Pittsburgh as the Buccaneers look to protect home turf at Raymond James Stadium. Can Bowles dial up the pressure, confuse Rodgers, and force the mistakes Tampa Bay needs? Or will the veteran quarterback find a way to carve up the Bucs' defense? On the other side o...

The Tampa Bay Rays have some BIG offseason decisions ahead, and TKras is asking the tough questions! With the Rays making a run in the ALCS, how will the front office build on this success heading into 2027? Will Tampa Bay find a way to keep Freddy Peralta after acquiring him at the trade deadline? And what about Nick Martinez, whose contract situation could make him another key decision for the f...

Big week for Tampa Bay sports! WTSP’s Evan Closky joins TKras to break down the Rays heading into a pivotal Game 3 of the ALCS against the Guardians in Cleveland. After evening the series with a 3-1 win in Game 2, can Tampa Bay take control on the road? And what about the Rays’ decision to turn to Griffin Jax as their Game 3 starter? Plus, the Buccaneers are getting ready for a Sunday showdown wit...

WHAT ARE THE RAYS THINKING?! Tampa Bay heads to Cleveland for a pivotal Game 3 of the ALCS, and the decision to hand the ball to Griffin Jax has TKras asking some serious questions! After using Jax out of the bullpen in the ALDS, the Rays are turning to him to start against a Guardians team playing in front of its home crowd. Is this a smart matchup move by Kevin Cash, or are the Rays getting too...

Is Baker Mayfield getting closer to a return?! The Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB is working his way back from a dislocated right thumb, and all eyes are on whether he can grip and throw a football this week. The latest reports say Baker was not on the practice field Wednesday, October 14, but he is expected to test his throwing ability as he continues his recovery. So, what's the outlook for Sunday's sh...

The Tampa Bay Rays bounce back in a big way, taking Game 2 of the ALCS with a 3-1 win over the Cleveland Guardians to even the series at 1-1! Freddy Peralta delivered a stellar performance, Liam Hicks came through with a clutch two-run single, and the Rays’ bullpen shut the door. Now the series heads to Cleveland for three crucial games. Can the Rays carry this momentum on the road, or will the Gu...

The Rays have evened the ALCS, but Nick Wize isn't letting a Game 2 victory distract him from some serious red flags! Nick breaks down Tampa Bay's remarkable 89-0 record when leading after eight innings, Freddy Peralta's wild outing, Junior Caminero's defensive improvement, and why Cleveland's mistakes helped fuel a questionable three-run fourth inning. Could this series go seven games? Nick also...

The Rays handled New York with ease, but Nick Wize believes Cleveland presents an entirely different challenge! Nick closes the show explaining why Tampa Bay's offensive inconsistencies could turn this ALCS into a seven-game war, cautioning fans against expecting the Guardians to collapse the way the Yankees did in the previous round. Nick and Tim then revisit Freddy Peralta's sixth-inning appeara...

A little postseason luck never hurt anybody, so why are Rays fans so upset about Nick Wize pointing it out? Nick addresses listener backlash over his assessment of Tampa Bay's recent victories, challenging the idea that being a fan means ignoring every red flag and pretending everything is perfect. He stands by his take that the Rays have caught some breaks and believes there's nothing wrong with...

The Rays evened the ALCS, but Nick Wize isn't ready to celebrate without addressing some serious offensive red flags! Nick breaks down Tampa Bay's three-run fourth inning against Cleveland, explaining how Junior Caminero's leadoff walk could have been a strikeout had the Guardians challenged the final pitch. From Chandler Simpson's single to José Ramírez's costly fielding error and Liam Hicks' two...

How is Tropicana Field not sold out for the ALCS?! Nick Wize opens up about his disappointment with the crowd for Game 2 against Cleveland, arguing there's no defending Tampa Bay's fanbase if it can't fill the stadium with a trip to the World Series on the line. But after digging deeper, Nick believes MLB deserves a massive share of the blame! From $185 upper-deck tickets to seats just one row bac...

It's time for another edition of Ticket Price is Right! Executive Producer of The Drive Chris Mathis joins Nick Wize and Producer Tim in studio for another heated battle of football ticket-price knowledge! After taking home the victory last week, Chris looks to keep his winning streak alive, but Tim is determined to bounce back. From the biggest college football matchups to this weekend's NFL slat...

Fresh off Tampa Bay's first victory, Buccaneers broadcaster Tony Castricone joins Nick Wize to discuss the excitement of finally calling a win in the NFL! Tony explains why the Bucs believe in Jalon Daniels after the undrafted rookie stepped up in Dallas, while Nick checks in on Baker Mayfield's injury status and whether he can properly grip the football. The conversation also explores Tampa Bay's...

The Rays and Guardians are headed for an earlier-than-expected Game 3, and Tampa Bay fans have plenty on their minds! Nick Wize breaks the news of Thursday's new 1 PM start time before criticizing MLB for allowing commercials to interrupt at-bats. The phone lines heat up as listeners debate Chandler Simpson's place in the batting order, with Nick pointing to Yandy Díaz's stronger on-base numbers....

The American League Championship Series is officially a best-of-five! Nick Wize kicks off Wednesday's show recapping the Rays' Game 2 victory over the Guardians and highlighting some remarkable numbers from MLB's postgame notes. Tampa Bay remains undefeated this season when carrying a lead through eight innings and improves to 3-0 all-time in ALCS Game 2s. Nick also discusses Freddy Peralta's impr...

The Tampa Bay Rays pick up a massive win over the Guardians in game 2 of the ALCS in large part to Freddy Peralta, what will the Bucs have to do on Sunday to pick up their second win, a look ahead as the series pivots to Cleveland, over/under, and tons of headlines!

What is acceptable to wear to a sporting event, Flip Flops to baseball games... what are we doing here!

Doug Waechter joins us to talk all things Rays baseball and their hunt for a World Series Championship!

The LSU Tigers are stubborn and they may be facing expulsion, the Bolts had a shaky night in New York and Much More in Todays Top Headlines!

The Evolution of Kevin Cash has Rays fans confused because they have no idea what to do or how to feel about him!

MUST-WIN FOR THE RAYS?! After blowing an early 2-0 lead and falling 7-3 to the Cleveland Guardians in Game 1 of the ALCS, the Tampa Bay Rays are facing mounting pressure! Can Kevin Cash's squad bounce back in Game 2 before the series shifts to Cleveland? TKras breaks down the bullpen struggles, critical decisions, and what Freddy Peralta must deliver against rookie Parker Messick to even the serie...

Some wild top headlines on the Pat and Aaron Show including the fact the Tigers are funding their program with their former NBA Coaches pockets...

The Rays picked up a huge win and Junior made a heck of a play with a celebration to follow, but some media members and former players weren't fans of it!