Sports Day Tampa Bay

RIck Stroud sits down with former Buccaneer Anthony 'Booger' McFarland as they discuss his start in broadcasting 6 years ago to now being on Monday Night Football, growing up in Louisiana and when he realized football could be a career, the influences Warren Sapp and Tony Dungy had on him and missing out on playing in Tampa's Super Bowl because he was hurt. Plus the Rays lose in extra innings to t...

The Rays are above .500 again after winning 8 of their last 9 games over the Yankees, Nationals, and Astros and only allowing more than 2 runs once in that span. Tom Jones joins the show to discuss the Rays, why the Bucs should cut Jameis Winston now, the Lightning re-sign Ryan McDonagh but miss out on UFA John Tavares, Lebron James signs with the Lakers and many big names are out of the World Cup...

Jameis Winston has been suspended 3 games by the NFL for violating the player conduct policy. In their statement the NFL says Winston touched the female Uber driver "in an inappropriate and sexual manner without her consent". Rick Stroud breaks down the punishment, how it was negotiated, is it long enough, and what the Bucs might do going forward. Today's show is presented by Continental Wholesale...

The Rays welcome the Astros to Tropicana Field on Wednesday riding a 5-game winning streak against teams above .500, the Lightning were in LA to meet with free agent to be John Tavares, defending champion Germany is out of the World Cup and part 3 of our interview with Rays play-by-play man Andy Freed talking about 1970s baseball, the current Rays, power arms in baseball and more. Hosted on Acast....

Rays win a wild 1-0 game that included a pitcher playing first base, benches clearing, a no-hitter through 5+ innings and more, Marty St. Louis get his call to the Hockey Hall of Fame, USF hires a VP of Athletics with local ties and plenty of experience, the Bucs reduce access for training camp practices and part 2 of our interview with Rays play-by-play guy Andy Freed as he discusses meeting Dave...

The Rays thump the Nationals 11-0 on Monday behind 7 shutout innings from Blake Snell, a Kevin Kiermaier Grand Slam and Wilson Ramos' 2 home runs, Lightning make qualifying offers to 4 players, USF AD search nearing a conclusion, no news on Jameis Winston's possible suspension, and part 1 of Rick Stroud's chat with Rays play-by-play guy Andy Freed about how he fell in love with baseball at age 8 a...

Tom Jones joins us to talk about Bucs Jameis Winston's reported 3-game suspension from the NFL as info from another witness has come out saying Winston was in the Uber by himself and was unruly that evening, the Rays sweep the best team in baseball including a walk-off 12th inning home run by Jake Bauers, the Lightning are 1 of 5 teams talking to free agent to be John Tavares about his future, and...

Who might the Rays trade next, when will we know if Jameis Winston will be suspended, why hasn't Desean Jackson been more productive for the Bucs and will the Lightning make any big moves this offseason. Rick Stroud answers these questions and more on our mailbag episode of Sports Day Tampa Bay. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Bucs Jameis Winston will be suspended by the NFL for 3 games according to reports and that number could go up if he doesn't meet certain criteria. Rick Stroud has the latest including that this is not a suspension for a failure to report the incident, he does not expect Winston to appeal this suspension, what do the Bucs do going forward to start the season, Tom Jones column about getting rid...

Tom Jones joins Rick Stroud to discuss Kevin Kiermaier's return to the Rays, Victor Hedman should win the Norris Trophy for best defenseman, Bucs expectations for this year after mini-camp and Barry Trotz's next coaching job. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Rays Blow a 4-0 lead in Houston and lose on a walk-off to the Astros to open their 3-game series. It's the 19th 1-run loss for the Rays this season as they continue to struggle in close games but reinforcements are on the way as Kevin Kiermaier will be activated on Tuesday night. Plus we heard from Bucs QB Jameis Winston last week about this season's expectations and more and Capitals coach Ba...

The Rays lose 3 of 4 in New York as they can't figure out the Yankees pitching, the activated Adeiny Hechavarria on Sunday and moved Willy Adames to 2nd base for the day and Hechavarria was one of the stars in Sunday's win. Plus golf is outraged at Phil Mickelson at the US Open as he takes a 2-stroke penalty to avoid having his ball roll down the hill, the Bucs OJ Howard could be ready for a break...

The Bucs wrapped up mini-camp as Gerald McCoy sounded off on the Bucs getting help for him, coach Buckner yelling at him and advice for the young guys who now have 5 weeks off before training camp. Plus the Rays lose another 1-run game and once again they run themselves out of opportunities to score, the US Open is a struggle to find birdies, Kellen Winslow Jr. is in trouble with allegations of ra...

The Bucs are having more fun at mini-camp this year and there is a reason why as Rick Stroud discusses on today's podcast. You'll hear from LB Lavonte David about this year's team and how they bought into their own hype last year, plus the Rays sweep the Blue Jays after a 1-0 win on Wednesday that featured a Matt Duffy walkoff single, the World Cup begins today and the US will host the event in 20...

Jason Pierre-Paul has arrived at Bucs mini-camp after missing all 10 OTAs in his first season with the team and he discusses why he missed them, what he expects to get out of mini-camp and the upcoming season. Plus Rick Stroud gives his takes on the first day of mini-camp, the Rays win again over the Blue Jays using 6 pitchers in the victory and thoughts on a high school pitcher consoling his best...

The Rays have called up Willy Adames again and this time it might be for good as he and Jake Bauers have a big night in an 8-4 win over the Blue Jays. Tom Jones joins Rick Stroud to discuss the young Rays, Bucs mini-camp this week, and whether the Golden State Warriors would be treated the same way Alex Ovechkin is if they publicly celebrated winning the NBA title in the same manner. Hosted on Aca...

The Rays lose again on Sunday and it was yet another base running blunder that costs them a shot at making a comeback, the Bucs begin mandatory mini-camp this week so the entire roster should be in attendance, the Warriors sweep the Cavs to win the NBA title, Alex Ovechkin is have a lot of fun with the Stanley Cup and Justify becomes the 13th Triple Crown winner in 150 years. Today's podcast is pr...

The Washington Capitals win their first Stanley Cup but what could've been for the Lightning who led the Caps 3-2 in their series. Plus the Rays lose their 7th in a row but Jake Bauers made his MLB debut, Bucs DL Coach Brentson Buckner gave Gerald McCoy an earful for jumping offsides at OTAs, ESPN's Booger McFarland gives his thoughts on Jameis Winston, and Terrell Owens won't show up for his Hall...

The Rays lose for the 6th straight time but they are finally calling up prized prospect Jake Bauers to make his major league debut. Plus Rick clarifies why he thinks Jameis Winston will be suspended and it has nothing to do with whether he is guilty or not and Booger McFarland gives his thoughts on steak and the National Anthem. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's our weekly mailbag including questions about a possible Jameis Winston suspension, is there doubt about Winston as a QB, do the Rays have a systematic problem with Tommy John surgerys now, what moves might the Lightning make to improve next year and Rick's thoughts on the President and the Philadelphia Eagles not getting together to celebrate their Super Bowl win. Hosted on Acast. See acast.c...

Tom Jones joins Rick Stroud to discuss USF next AD search and why President Judy Genshaft must get this right, how the Rays season has gone thus far as they stand 2-games below .500, why Gerald McCoy doesn't get all the love he deserves, and Rick says goodbye to his friend, 49ers WR Dwight Clark. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After climbing 2 game above .500 the Rays have now lost 4 in a row and are 2 games under. Blake Snell was dealing on Sunday, striking out the first 7 batters he faced but the bullpen gave up the lead in the 8th as they lose 2-1 to the Mariners and get swept there for the 3rd straight season. Also Chris Archer is questionable for his next start and Rays pitching coach Kyle Snyder stayed in a Seattl...

It a mailbag show today as Rick Stroud answers your questions about Gerald McCoy as the leader of the Bucs, how the Bucs will do this season, are the Rays trying to win this year, will they get a new stadium in Hillsborough County, and what moves the Lightning should make this off-season? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After starting 1-8 and 4-13 the Rays have surprised us by getting over .500 by game 55 so we talk to Rays beat writer Marc Topkin about how they have accomplished it with an unconventional pitching approach, injuries and trades. Plus 76ers President of Basketball Operations Bryan Colangelo might have used burner Twitter accounts to reveal confidential info about players and how prevalent this migh...

The Bucs OTAs continue as we hear from new Center Ryan Jensen who is an interesting character, the Lightning let Associate Head Coach Rick Bowness go as he coached the defense and penalty kill which were weak spots this past season, and the Rays continue to play well despite a loss on Thursday but now they go to Seattle for a big series as they are chasing the Mariners in the Wild Card race. Today...