The Drive w/TKras

On this episode of The Drive with TKras, TKras, Ronnie Lane, and Chris Mathis crack open The Mailbag — and nothing is off limits. From passionate takes to straight-up wild comments, the crew reacts to listener messages, debates the hot opinions, and calls out the funniest (and most heated) reactions from the audience. It’s unfiltered, unpredictable, and as always, full of laughs, disagreements, an...

On this episode of The Drive with TKras, Ronnie Lane joins the show to put a number on it — how many games will the Tampa Bay Buccaneers win in 2026? TKras and Ronnie break down the roster, coaching outlook, key matchups, and schedule factors to project the Bucs’ win total for the upcoming season. They debate what’s realistic, what’s optimistic, and where the biggest swing games could be. Plus, ea...

On this episode of The Drive with TKras, Ronnie Lane joins the show to talk all things Rays baseball — from the team’s recent play on the field to the biggest questions surrounding the organization off of it. TKras and Ronnie dive into the latest developments in the ongoing Rays stadium saga, what the future could look like for the franchise, and whether there’s finally reason for optimism. Plus,...

On this episode of The Drive with TKras, the 2026 NFL schedule release videos are stealing the spotlight — and TKras is handing out grades. Which teams crushed their schedule promo videos with creativity, humor, and production value? And which franchises completely missed the mark? From hilarious concepts and viral moments to confusing ideas and total flops, TKras breaks down the biggest winners a...

On this episode of The Drive with TKras, the Buccaneers’ 2026 schedule is finally here — and at first glance, things may have broken Tampa Bay’s way. TKras dives into the biggest takeaways from the schedule release, including the surprising lack of back-to-back road games and the fact that the Bucs won’t have to deal with an international trip this season. Is this one of the more favorable schedul...

On this episode of The Drive with TKras, former Rays pitcher and current Marlins reliever Pete Fairbanks joins the show to talk about his return to Tropicana Field and what it’s like facing his former team. Fairbanks reflects on his time in Tampa Bay, the emotions of being back at the Trop, and how his transition to Miami has gone so far. The conversation also dives into expectations for the 2026...

On this episode of The Drive with TKras, Rays President of Baseball Operations joins TKras for a deep dive into all things Tampa Bay Rays baseball. From the team’s performance on the field to the future off it, they cover the biggest storylines surrounding the organization right now. What’s the latest on the Rays stadium situation? Is there finally reason for optimism? They discuss the current out...

Ken Babby joins TKras on The Drive to discuss the encouraging developments surrounding the future of the Tampa Bay Rays and the growing momentum behind a potential stadium solution in Tampa Bay. What’s driving the recent optimism, how significant are today’s updates, and what could this mean for the long-term future of the franchise? Ken Babby shares insight into the latest conversations, the visi...

TKras is joined by Ken Hagan to discuss the latest developments surrounding the future of the Tampa Bay Rays and why there’s growing optimism about a potential new stadium deal in Tampa Bay. What’s changed behind the scenes? Why does it feel like momentum is finally building? And what could this mean for the long-term future of the Rays in the region? Commissioner Hagan shares insight into the lat...

TKras is joined by Greg Auman of FOX Sports to break down the latest leaked schedule details for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and what stands out most heading into the 2026 season. Which matchups look like the toughest tests? Where could the Bucs have an advantage? And how do the leaked primetime games, travel stretches, and late-season battles shape Tampa Bay’s playoff outlook? TKras and Greg dive in...

TKras dives into the latest developments surrounding the future of the Tampa Bay Rays and the growing optimism around a potential new stadium project in the Bay area. What’s the newest update, why does it suddenly feel like momentum is building, and what could this mean for the long-term future of baseball in Tampa Bay? TKras breaks down the key details, the political and financial angles, and why...

TKras breaks down the early leaks surrounding the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 2026 schedule and what it could mean for their season outlook. Which matchups already look like must-watch games? Where are the toughest stretches, biggest travel spots, and potential trap games? Plus, how does Tampa Bay stack up against the opponents revealed so far, and what kind of record could this schedule set up for the B...

On this episode of *The Drive with TKras*, we react to HUGE news involving Baker Mayfield and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers — the Bucs quarterback is headed to Season 3 of Quarterback on [Netflix](https://www.netflix.com?utm_source=chatgpt.com) this July! What does this say about Baker’s rise in Tampa Bay and his growing national profile? TKras breaks down why Mayfield has become one of the NFL’s most...

On this episode of *The Drive with TKras*, former Joe Maddon joins the show to talk all things Tampa Bay Rays — from the organization’s unique winning culture to what still makes this franchise one of baseball’s smartest and toughest outs. Maddon shares his thoughts on the Rays’ style of play, why their approach continues to work despite roster turnover, and what makes Tampa Bay different from so...

On this episode of *The Drive with TKras*, it’s all about one question for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers — who’s truly No. 1? TKras breaks down the battle for WR1 and whether Tampa Bay has a clear alpha at wide receiver or one of the deepest pass-catching groups in the NFL. Who’s the go-to target when the game is on the line? And does the answer change depending on the matchup? Plus, the debate shifts...

On this episode of *The Drive with TKras*, we break down why the Tampa Bay Buccaneers avoiding an international game during the 2026 NFL season could be a massive win for Todd Bowles and the entire organization. From avoiding brutal travel demands and schedule disruptions to keeping routines consistent throughout the season, TKras explains why staying stateside may give the Bucs a real competitive...

On this episode of *The Drive with TKras*, we dive into why Shane McClanahan should be the clear frontrunner for American League Comeback Player of the Year. After battling back from injury, is the Rays ace ready to return to dominant form and remind baseball why he’s one of the nastiest lefties in the game? Plus, we break down the electric impact of Chandler Simpson and what his speed-first style...

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On this episode of The Drive with TKras, TKras goes head-to-head with Chris Mathis in another edition of “Take It Or Leave It.” From hot takes to tough choices, TKras is forced to make some difficult calls involving the Buccaneers and the Rays. Which bold predictions does he buy into, and which ones is he completely out on? The debates get heated as the guys break down Tampa Bay’s biggest storylin...

On this episode of The Drive with TKras, Andy Freed, the voice of the Rays on Rays Radio, joins the show to talk all things Tampa Bay baseball during the team’s road trip in Toronto. Freed shares his perspective on what has made this Rays team so special and explains why this season has been the most fun he’s had calling games in more than 20 years behind the mic. From the clubhouse chemistry to t...

On this episode of The Drive with TKras, TKras is joined by Nick Martinez as the Rays pitcher discusses his outstanding start to the 2026 season and what’s been clicking on the mound early this year. Martinez breaks down the adjustments, mindset, and preparation that have fueled his hot start, while also giving insight into what makes this Rays clubhouse and roster different from the rest of Major...

TKras looks on the defensive side of the ball, which Bucs player HAS to step up for this team next year?

On this episode of The Drive with TKras, TKras dives into the latest surrounding the Buccaneers and takes a hard look at the NFC South quarterback landscape heading into the season. Is Baker Mayfield actually the best QB in the division right now? TKras breaks down the cases for Baker, the competition around the NFC South, and why the Bucs may be in a better spot than people think entering 2026.

On this episode of *The Drive with TKras*, TKras breaks down the Rays’ big win over the Blue Jays from last night, highlighting the key performances and biggest moments that helped Tampa Bay secure the victory. Plus, should Rays fans be worried about Chandler Simpson after his recent injury concern? TKras dives into the latest updates, what it could mean moving forward, and whether there’s any rea...

TKras and Chris Mathis get into their good, bad & ugly including several surprises too, what stood out to you in sports / life this weekend?