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Rick Stroud was at Buccaneers OTAs on Tuesday as Gerald McCoy wasn't there but Vernon Hargreaves was but didn't practice. Bruce Arians said he wasn't mentally ready to practice but what does that mean or is it Bruce Arians being Bruce Arians. Plus Lavonte David talked about Gerald McCoy and if he could be in the same situation next year without a guaranteed contract. The Rays shutout the Marlins 4...

Rick Stroud talks with Rays Radio Pre & Post Game Host Neil Solondz about the Rays as they reach the quarter-pole on the season in first place but there are some issues to be concerned about. Rick and Neil discuss the bullpen, defense, hitting with runners in scoring position, Austin Meadows, Charlie Morton and more. Plus the Bucs are set to being OTAs today as the veterans and rookies will be...

The Rays lose 2 of 3 to the Yankees over the weekend and also lose Tyler Glasnow for 4-6 weeks due to a right forearm strain. Of more concern though is the Rays lack of offense with runners in scoring position and the infield defense which hasn't been good lately. Plus the Bucs found out Jason Pierre-Paul will not need surgery and is expected to miss 4-5 months, Kendell Beckwith will miss this sea...

Rick Stroud answers your mailbag questions including how the Bucs coaching staff ranks with previous staffs, what happens if the Bucs lose again this year, who is the next man up if Jason Pierre-Paul can't play, could Gerald McCoy move to defensive end, is it time to end the Matt Duffy experiment for the Rays, and how does good television ratings for the Rays affect attendance. Hosted on Acast. Se...

Rick Stroud has the latest on Bucs DL Jason Pierre-Paul's one-car crash last week in his Ferrari at 2am as you'll hear his call to 911 to report the accident, plus we have Rays Beat Writer Marc Topkin to talk about the Rays who continue to win series despite not being good in 1-run games, Tyler Glasnow's hot start, what are they going to do at catcher now, when Austin Meadows will return and we sa...

Rick Stroud has the latest on Jason Pierre-Paul who fractured a vertebrae in his back in a one-car accident on May 2nd and if surgery is required would most likely miss the season. What are the Bucs options is he is out and what does that mean for Gerald McCoy in terms or remaining a Buccaneer. Plus Ronde Barber will be inducted into the Bucs Ring of Honor this year, Jameis Winston allows a trick...

Rick Stroud has the latest on Gerald McCoy's status with the Buccaneers as he put out a video on Instagram showing how hard he's working and said 'don't you ever question me' in response to Head Coach Bruce Arians asking if he still had passion for football. Plus Blake Snell retired the first 17 batters he faced and Tommy Pham hit his first career Grand Slam as the Rays routed the Diamondbacks 12-...

New Bucs coach Bruce Arians has removed the ping pong table from the Bucs Locker Room so now they will start winning, correct? Rick Stroud breaks this news down for you plus the Rays are rained out for the 3rd time on their road trip, was Blake Snell tipping his pitches last start, Tyler Glasnow is an elite pitcher right now and the 145th Kentucky Derby was one for the ages as Maximum Security cro...

Rick Stroud has the details about Buccaneers defensive end Jason Pierre-Paul's 1-car accident early Thursday morning in Broward as he's been released from the hospital and wasn't cited. Plus the Bucs offensive assistant coaches met with the media and discussed tyring to get Jameis Winston to take some time off in the offseason, creating kicking competition and more. Also the Rays beat the Royals t...

Tampa Bay Times Bucs Writer Rick Stroud was at One Buc Place on Wednesday to meet with the Buccaneers defensive coaches including coordinator Todd Bowles and assistant defensive line coach Lori Locust who is one of two female coaches on Bruce Arians' staff as they prepare for the upcoming mini-camp. Plus the Rays get swept in their doubleheader in Kansas City as Blake Snell struggles in his second...

Tampa Bay Times Bucs Beat Writer explores the latest rumor involving Gerald McCoy which says the Browns may have interest in trading RB Duke Johnson for him and what might be behind the reporting out of Canton. Plus the Rays have a doubleheader today after a rain out on Tuesday and who will lead the Rays in home runs by year's end? Today's show is presented by Swimming with the Manatees at Book on...

In today's mailbag Rick Stroud answers your questions about the Bucs draft, why they took a kicker in the 5th round, why no offensive lineman were drafted, is this a make-or-break year for Jason Licht, is there a chance Gerald McCoy could be on the Bucs this season, which defensive backs drafted in the last few years won't make the roster this fall and could the Rays benefit by signing closer Crai...

Tampa Bay Times Bucs Beat Writer Rick Stroud breaks down the Buccaneers selections in the 2019 NFL Draft which included 3 defensive backs, 1 defensive tackle, zero offensive lineman or defensive ends, and a kicker. So how did the Bucs do and when did they decide first round pick Devin White was their guy? Also the Rays continue to roll at 18-9 and coming off a sweep of the Red Sox that has their p...

The Buccaneers take LSU LB Devin White with the 5th pick in the NFL Draft over Kentucky Edge Rusher Josh Allen as they fill a position of need with a very good pick but was it the right one for the organization? Rick Stroud breaks it down and you'll hear from Devin White who'll be coming to Tampa Bay with his horses. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have the 5th pick in tonight's NFL Draft but which "generational player' will they draft? Tampa Bay Times Beat Writer Rick Stroud breaks down the draft and what it would take for the Bucs to have Josh Allen or Quinnen Williams slide to them, or is their target Devin White or Ed Oliver as the game of liar's poker is underway in regard to what teams will do. Plus Joey Wendle...

Rick Stroud is joined by Tampa Bay Times columnist Martin Fennelly as they discuss Bruce Arians first voluntary mini-camp with the Buccaneers which seemed a little off with the absense of Gerald McCoy, what the Bucs need in the NFL Draft, how Jameis Winston will do this year under Arians, plus how bad was the Lightning sweep in the playoffs after a record setting regular season and how much fun th...

Today's mailbag includes questions about what circumstances would the Bucs trade back from the 5th pick in the NFL Draft, who would they choose between Ed Oliver and Devin White, how will Jason Licht's draft history be remembered, and is this a make-or-break season for Jameis Winston and Marcus Mariotta. Plus is the Rays start fools gold, are the Rays overly reliant on analytics when it comes to p...

The Rays had a lot of missed opportunities in their weekend sweep at the hands of the Red Sox as a baserunning error cost them, early hooks on pitchers and too many walks by relievers, plus they lose Austin Meadows to a thumb injury. Plus the NFL head of scheduling admits they'd like a do-over in regards to the Bucs schedule but it's too late, for Buc RB Reggie Cobb dies at age 50, and Andrei Vasi...

Rick Stroud is joined by Spectrum Sports 360 host Chris Torello as they discuss the early playoff exit by the Lightning and GM Julien Brisebois' comments following the sweep, the Bucs schedule this year and the upcoming NFL Draft and are the Rays the best team in baseball? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bucs Beat Writer Rick Stroud breaks down the 2019 Bucs schedule that starts with 2 games in 5 days, contains a stretch of 49 days without a game at Raymond James Stadium and a 5 game stretch that will have them travelling to the West Coast twice and London. Plus the Rays have now won their 6th series of the season beating Baltimore 8-1 as they hit 17 balls with an exit velocity of 100+ mph and Lig...

After racking up 62 wins in the regular season the Tampa Bay Lightning fail to get 1 win in the postseason as they are swept by the Columbus Blue Jackets in 4 straight games. Columbus outplayed, out-coached and out-executed the Lightning to beat the best team in the NHL regular season. Plus the Rays keep winning but will be with the reigning Cy Young Award winner Blake Snell for a bit as he broke...

Rick Stroud previews Game 4 of the Tampa Bay Lightning first round playoff series in which they must win or their season is over. Victor Hedman is doubtful to play but Nikita Kucherov returns after his one game suspension to help their struggling offense. Plus Times beat writer Marc Topkin joins us to discuss the Rays start to the season as they've won 5 series in a row and sit with the best recor...

The Tampa Bay Lightning are on the verge of being swept in the first round by Columbus so how did they get here after tying the record for wins in the regular season, what changes could be ahead for the team and what can they do to put together 4 straight wins. Plus Tiger Woods wins his first major in 11 years at the Masters in his tremendous comeback story and the Rays have the best record in bas...

It’s our popular mailbag show where we answer your questions including if the Lightning lose Game 2 will the team panic, are the Rays for real and are they legit contenders, is Jameis Winston bulking up a big deal or much ado about nothing, could the Bucs trade up from the 5th pick in the draft, and are the Bucs considering taking Houston’s Ed Oliver with their first pick. Hosted on Acast. See aca...

The Lightning jumped out to a 3-0 lead after the first period but couldn't hold on as the Blue Jackets scored 3 goals in the 3rd period to take Game 1. The Lightning hadn't lost a game all season that they led by 3+ goals so what happened? Plus the Rays sweep the White Sox as Tyler Glasnow was dealing and the Rays give up 1 run or less for the 8th time this season as they are now 10-3, and will th...