Sports Day Tampa Bay

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Buccaneers signing tight end Kyle Rudolph to a 1-year contract. Plus just how good will the Saints be with Jameis Winston as QB, 49ers give permission for Jimmy Garoppolo to find a trade destination and some college football realignment talk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on Rays' Shane McClanahan's start in the All-Star Game, Rob Manfred comments on Tampa as his perferred location for a new stadium and the worst day of the year in the sports calendar. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on Rays Pitcher Shane McClanahan being named the American League starter and Juan Soto wins the Home Run Derby. Plus Rob Gronkowski's girlfriend doesn't think he's done playing, Tom Brady take heat for his comments about parenting and Leonard Fournette's weight from mini-camp goes viral now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick break down the Rays 1st half which sees them 10-games-over .500 at the All-Star Break despite all the injuries. Plus the Lightning made big moves last week including locking up their core of Anthony Cirelli, Mikhail Sergachev and Erik Cernak long-term. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick answer your mailbag questions 100% correct about the Bucs running backs and offensive line, which new addition will have bigger impact, why Byron Leftwich didn't get a head coaching job, how good is Kevin Cash, was signing Wander Franco a mistake, will the Rays sell at trade deadline and writers celebrating with a team. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...

Rick Stroud is joined by Neil Solondz from the Tampa Bay Ray Radio Network to discuss the 16 players on the IL for the Rays, Shane McClanahan's development, Corey Kluber's impact and the defensive drop this season for the team. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick discuss Rob Gronkowski's most firm denial that he will return to football. Plus Matt Baker joins us for part 2 of our conversation on the rise and fall of the Big 3 college football programs in Florida and where Brett Phillips catch on Monday night ranks all-time for the Rays. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud is joined by Tampa Bay Times College Football Writer Matt Baker on his 3-part series documenting the rise and fall of the Big 3 football programs in the state of Florida. Matt gets into how Florida, Florida State and Miami became so dominant in the 1990s like no state has ever done before. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Rays getting swept by the Reds as they failed to get key hits, made more base running errors and saw Wander Franco, Kevin Kiermaier and Jeffrey Springs placed on the Injured List. Plus Rick refutes a report that the Bucs are interested in Jimmy Garoppolo. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick answer your mailbag questions about the Rays baserunning, Bucs Training Camp, Tristan Wirfs, Jason Pierre-Paul, Lightning's Nick Paul, Ryan McDonagh trade and the future of College Football. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick examine the Carolina Panthers trading for Baker Mayfield and how that acquisition impacts the Buccaneers in the NFC South. Plus the Lightning's schedule is out for the 2022-23 season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud is back from vacation as he and Steve Versnick catch on everything Rick missed including the Lightning losing the Stanley Cup, the Rays bats going quiet then heating up and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Steve Versnick on the Rays recent offensive outburst to win the series over the Blue Jays and then the bats went silent in Boston as they get 2 hits in a 4-0 shutout. Plus the Lightning re-sign free agent Nick Paul and trade defenseman Ryan McDonagh to Nashville. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Steve Versnick is joined by Tampa Bay Times College Football writer Matt Baker to discuss the breaking news that USC and UCLA are leaving the Pac 12 to joing the Big 10. Plus a look around the state of Florida at the upcoming season for the Gators, Bulls, Seminoles and Hurricanes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Steve Versnick is joined by Tampa Bay Times Bucs Beat Writer Joey Knight to look at the story lines going into Buccaneers Training Camp under new head coach Todd Bowles. Unlike last year, the Bucs will have some position battles in camp but one thing is known, Tom Brady will be the QB. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Steve Versnick is joined by Tampa Bay Times Rays Beat Writer Marc Topkin to talk about the incredible Rays pitching this year, the struggles at the plate, issues on the base paths and the shaky defense at times. Plus how are the injured guys fairing, Isaac Paredes homers, Harold Ramirez, the Willy Adames trade and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Steve Versnick is joined by Tom Jones of the Poynter Institute for Media Studies to the discuss the Lightning's season and the 8-year run this group has been on. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Steve Versnick on the Lightning's 2-1 loss to Colorado as the Avalanche win the Stanley Cup and end the Bolts reign at 2 straight cups. Plus the Rays sweep the Pirates to remain red-hot in interleague play. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick answer your mailbag questions about Rays hitting, Thoracic Outlet Syndrome, the Baseball Hall of Fame and are Tampa Bay fans too sensitive? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Steve Versnick on the Lightning's 3-2 Overtime loss in Game 4 to put them on the brink of elimination in the Stanley Cup Final. Plus Rick Stroud on the Deshaun Watson news that he has settled most of the civil suits against him. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on Rob Gronkowski's announcement that he is retiring once again from football leaving the Bucs with a hole at Tight End. Plus the Lightning prepare for Game 4 tonight as they look to even up the Stanley Cup Final at 2-2. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Lightning's 6-2 win over the Avalanche in Game 3 as they ran off Colorado goalie Darcy Kuemper and played a much better game. Plus the Rays' bats continue to spoil good pitching as they lose to the Yankees and Ndamukong Suh says it looks like he won't be back with the Bucs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Lightning's hole in the Stanley Cup Final series as they trail the Avalanche 2-0 with game 3 tonight at Amalie Arena. Plus the Rays end a 2-7 road trip as their bats are very cold. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick answer your mailbag questions 100% correct about if the Lightning are a dynasty, Steven Stamkos' legacy, how to honor the Bolts, Anthony Cirelli, Rays offense, Rays younger players, robot umpires, TV deals and Sean Murphy-Bunting's position. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Lightning's 4-3 OT loss to the Avalanche in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup as Brayden Point returned to the lineup but it wasn't enough. Plus the Rays lose again in New York as the outfield lets them down defensively again. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.