Sports Day Tampa Bay
1,715 episodes - English - Latest episode: 27 days ago - ★★★★★ - 280 ratingsAward Winning Journalist Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times and Steve Versnick take you inside Tampa Bay Sports each weekday. They go deeper into the biggest stories in Tampa Bay including the Buccaneers, Rays, Lightning, USF and more. It's sports insight you won't get anywhere else which is why we call it Show Prep Tampa Bay!
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Episodes
Buccaneers Head Coach Todd Bowles On Last Year's Challenges, Changes For This Season & Baker Mayfield's Fit
September 06, 2023 04:00 - 39 minutes - 36.1 MBRick Stroud and Steve Versnick on Buccaneers Head Coach Todd Bowles' comments about being 'handcuffed a little bit' last year and the changes he got to make for this year's team. You'll hear his conversation with Rick about this season, the challenges of last year and why Baker Mayfield is a perfect fit for this team. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mike Evans Deadline For An Extension, Florida State Dominated LSU, USF Played Well & Rays Scuffle in Cleveland
September 05, 2023 04:20 - 48 minutes - 44.6 MBRick Stroud and Steve Versnick on Mike Evans setting a deadline to get a deal done with the Buccaneers for an extension, a wild weekend of College Football including Florida State's big win over LSU, USF played well against Western Kentucky and Colorado wins in Coach Prime's debut, plus the Rays scuffle in Cleveland and in Game 1 vs Boston. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Will This Be Mike Evans Last Season As A Buccaneer, Gators Lose To Utah and Randy Arozarena's 20/20 Season Streak
September 01, 2023 04:00 - 38 minutes - 35.5 MBRick Stroud and Steve Versnick on if Mike Evans will be playing his last season with the Buccaneers as his contract is up, the Gators lose in Utah to start the season but if you have Spectrum you couldn't watch it, Randy Arozarena becomes the first Rays player to go 20-20 for 3 straight seasons and Tom Brady makes a hilarious cameo in a Lays commercial. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
College Football Preview: Gators at Utah, USF at W. Kentucky & Florida State vs LSU
August 31, 2023 04:00 - 33 minutes - 30.3 MBRick Stroud is joined by Tampa Bay Times College Football Writer Matt Baker to preview Week 1 including the Gators at Utah tonight, USF at Western Kentucky and Florida State vs LSU in Orlando on Sunday night. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
MAILBAG: Bucs Outlook, Robert Hainsey, Baker Mayfield, Wide Receivers & Rays vs Yankees
August 30, 2023 04:00 - 51 minutes - 46.9 MBRick Stroud and Steve Versnick answer your mailbag questions about the Buccaneers season outlook, their defense, Robert Hainsey, Baker Mayfield, the wide receivers, why the Rays aren't retaliating against the Yankees and what to make of the Rays success over the last decade or more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Hurricane Idalia is Coming, Buccaneers Begin Making Cuts & Where Is Logan Hall
August 29, 2023 04:00 - 29 minutes - 27.2 MBRick Stroud and Steve Versnick discuss the impending Hurricane Idalia that might impact the Tampa Bay area and we remember the logistics around moving games for Ian and Irma. Plus the Buccaneers begin making their cuts to get down to a 53-man roster including QB John Wolford and others. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ryan Jensen Won't Play This Season, Bucs Offense Looks Good Under Dave Canales & Yankees Keep Hitting Rays Batters
August 28, 2023 04:00 - 43 minutes - 39.5 MBRick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Buccaneers center Ryan Jensen being placed on IR which ends his season, how the Buccaneers offense might fare this year after seeing Baker Mayfield and the starters vs. the Ravens, plus the Yankees keep hitting Rays batters including Randy Arozarena again on Sunday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Bucs Starters Will Play In Final Preseason Game, Rays Win Again Plus College Football Week 0 & New Gators Documentary
August 25, 2023 04:00 - 40 minutes - 37.2 MBRick Stroud is joined by Tampa Bay Times College Football Writer Matt Baker to discuss College Football's Week 0 which is upon up and the new Netflix documentary on Urban Meyer's Florida Gators teams. Plus the Rays sweep the Rockies with another comeback win and the Bucs prepare for their final preseason game vs the Ravens in which the starters will play. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Rays Get Another Comeback Win Over Rockies Despite Replay Missing An Obvious Call
August 24, 2023 04:00 - 32 minutes - 29.5 MBRick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Rays 2nd straight comeback win vs. the Rockies that saw Tampa Bay forced to extra innings because replay officials blew a call. Plus Baker Mayfield is taking charge of the Buccaneers offense now that he's QB1 as they head into the final preseason game this Saturday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Baker Mayfield Named Starting QB, Wander Franco Now On Administrative Leave & Lightning Re-Sign Brandon Hagel
August 23, 2023 04:00 - 52 minutes - 48.2 MBRick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Buccaneers finally naming Baker Mayfield their starting quarterback, his lawsuit he filed to find out where $12 million went, Wander Franco moved to MLB's administrative list while the investigation continues, Rays use 9-run 8th inning to beat the Rockies and Lightning sign Brandon Hagel to a new 8-year deal. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Bucs Settle One Position Battle, Others Loom, Plus Mailbag Questions and... Was That the Worst Rays Week Ever?
August 22, 2023 04:05 - 41 minutes - 57.2 MBRick, with Darek Sharp again filling in for Steve, start off with a little South Florida football (Darek runs the radio side of things on Bulls Unlimited) before getting into the decision on Bucs kicker, other positions that need to be settled, and your Mailbag questions (all Bucs related). Wrap up with some Rays nostalgia in light of a rough week for the squad. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Trask plays bulk, Mayfield sits, very little postgame clarity, plus who stood out in preseason win at the Jets
August 21, 2023 04:06 - 44 minutes - 60.6 MBMuch like Kyle Trask handling snaps, most of the show Monday is about the QB situation and the somewhat strange "clarification" provided by Todd Bowles on it. Rick adds in some of the players he thought stood out at the Jets, with the Bucs winning 13-6. Darek Sharp fills in for Steve Versnick. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Buccaneers-Jets Preview As Kyle Trask Gets The Start At QB
August 18, 2023 04:00 - 37 minutes - 34.2 MBRick Stroud and Steve Versnick with a preview of what to look for in the Buccaneers 2nd preseason game vs. the Jets and why Rick believes Baker Mayfield will be named the starting quarterback early next week. Plus more bad reports coming out of the Dominican Republic on Wander Franco. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Bucs Lose Russell Gage, Joint Practices With Jets Got Physical & Rays Get Pinch-Hit Inside-The-Park HR from Raley
August 17, 2023 04:00 - 30 minutes - 27.9 MBRick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Buccaneers losing Russell Gage to a knee injury for the season as the joint practices with the Jets got very chippy in New Jersey. Plus the Rays win and catch up a game on the Orioles as Luke Raley hits the weirdest pinch-hit inside-the-park home run you will ever see. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Shane McClanahan To Have Tommy John Surgery & Matt Baker On The Top 25 & Florida State Staying In The ACC Next Year
August 16, 2023 04:00 - 43 minutes - 40 MBRick Stroud and Steve Versnick on Shane McClanahan's upcoming Tommy John surgery which will keep him out until 2025, the latest on Wander Franco which is being investigated in the Dominican Republic and then Matt Baker joins to discuss his AP Top 25 ballot, Florida State won't be leaving the ACC next year and what to expect from Florida, FSU and USF this year. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Latest On Wander Franco Investigation & Bucs-Jets To Only Have 1 Joint Practice This Week
August 15, 2023 04:00 - 31 minutes - 29.2 MBRick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the latest with Major League Baseball's investigation into allegations that Wander Franco had an inappropriate relationship with a minor as he is placed on the restricted list & not with the team this week. Plus the Buccaneers and Jets are now only going to have 1 joint practice this week instead of the 2 that were planned. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Rays Wander Franco Under Investigation & The Good And Bad From Buccaneers 1st Preseason Game
August 14, 2023 04:00 - 40 minutes - 36.7 MBRick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Rays Wander Franco under investigation for an inappropriate relationship with a minor and what it could mean for him and the team. Plus the Rays won 2-of-3 from the Guardians and reaction to the Buccaneers 1st preseason game including Baker Mayfield, Kyle Trask, the Offensive Line and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Buccaneers-Steelers Preseason Preview & Your Mailbag Questions
August 11, 2023 04:00 - 44 minutes - 40.7 MBRick Stroud and Steve Versnick preview the Buccaneers preseason opener tonight vs. the Steelers which will see Baker Mayfield get the start at quarterback. Plus your mailbag questions on the Buccaneers and College Football. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
With Shane McClanahan 'Unlikely' to Pitch Again This Season, Are The Rays Suffering More Arm Injuries Than Other Teams
August 10, 2023 04:36 - 41 minutes - 37.6 MBRick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Rays recent string of arm injuries to pitchers as Shane McClanahan is now 'unlikely' to pitch again this season as he's seeking more opinions before making a decision. What is the reason that we've seen more arm injuries in baseball and is there something the Rays do that may be causing more of them. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
College Football's Realignment Gets Crazier By The Day
August 09, 2023 04:00 - 34 minutes - 31.7 MBRick Stroud is joined by Tampa Bay Times College Football Writer Matt Baker for the latest in conference realignment including some good things to come out of it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Devin White Comments On Earlier Trade Request & Why Charting INTs in Training Camp Doesn't Tell The Whole Story
August 08, 2023 04:00 - 43 minutes - 40.2 MBRick Stroud and Steve Versnick on Devin White's first public comments since he asked for a trade in the spring saying that is behind him now. Plus why tracking interceptions in Training Camp doesn't tell the whole story and Baker Mayfield will get the start on Friday night in the Bucs first preseason game. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ronde Barber's Induction Into Pro Football Hall of Fame & Rays Win All 3 Series On Road Trip
August 07, 2023 04:00 - 43 minutes - 39.6 MBRick Stroud and Steve Versnick on Ronde Barber's induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame over the weekend and the grudges he still holds. Plus the Rays go 6-3 on their road trip but injuries to pitchers continue to mount as Tyler Glasnow is scratched and Shane McClanahan is in Los Angeles for further evaluations on his forearm. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ronde Barber On The Toughest Guys He's Played Against & His Iconic Interception In Philadelphia
August 04, 2023 04:00 - 22 minutes - 20.6 MBRick Stroud is joined by Ronde Barber who will be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame this weekend as he discusses the toughest competition he's faced and the iconic inception against Philadelphia in the NFC Championship Game Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ronde Barber on His Confidence, Why He's Going Into The Hall of Fame & When It Became Real For Him
August 03, 2023 04:00 - 25 minutes - 23.1 MBRick Stroud sat down with the newest member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame, Ronde Barber for a conversation about how he worked his way to the Hall of Fame and why he's so confident in his abilities. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Kyle Trask Outplaying Baker Mayfield In Camp, Rays Win In New York & Mailbag Questions
August 02, 2023 04:25 - 41 minutes - 37.8 MBRick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Rays 5-2 win over the Yankees as Randy Arozarena goes yard, Kyle Trask is outplaying Baker Mayfield so far in Buccaneers Training Camp and your mailbag questions on Mike Evans, Dave Canales, Kyle Trask, Shaquil Barrett and Rays starting pitching. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
What To Watch For In College Football, Shaquil Barrett Speaks & Rays Trade For A Starting Pitcher
August 01, 2023 05:12 - 36 minutes - 33.1 MBRick Stroud is joined by Tampa Bay Times College Football Writer Matt Baker to preview the Florida school's seasons including the Gators recruiting, how Alex Golesh is doing at USF and if Florida State can compete for a National Title this year. Plus the Buccaneers Shaq Barrett talks for the first time since losing his daughter and the Rays trade for a starting pitcher. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Evans & Godwin Shine In Bucs Camp, Kancey Leaves On Golf Cart & Rays Win Series in Houston
July 31, 2023 04:00 - 33 minutes - 30.9 MBRick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the stars of Sunday's practice at Bucs Training Camp being Mike Evans and Chris Godwin, injury concern for Calijah Kancey, Ryan Jensen details what he went through with his knee and the Rays take 2-of-3 from the Astros as the bats break out for 8 runs on Sunday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Bucs Head Coach Asks Baker Mayfield If He's The Starting QB & Your Mailbag Questions on Bucs and Rays
July 28, 2023 04:00 - 55 minutes - 50.7 MBRick Stroud and Steve Versnick on Buccaneers Head Coach Todd Bowles asking Baker Mayfield if he's the starting quarterback. Plus your mailbag questions on Ryan Jensen, Tristan Wirfs, Training Camp busts, creamsickle jerseys, Rays trade deadline, lack of offense and the World Baseball Classic. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Devin White Practices As Buccaneers Training Camp Opens & Rays Lose to Marlins
July 27, 2023 05:21 - 29 minutes - 27.2 MBRick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Devin White practicing as Buccaneers Training Camp opened up. Plus Calijah Kancey looks good on day 1, Joe Tryon-Shoyinka needs to step up and both Baker Mayfield and Kyle Trask did well. Also the Rays lose 7-1 to the Marlins as Zach Eflin leaves in the 4th inning but he's not expected to go on the IL. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Bucs Devin White Is At Training Camp But Will He Practice?
July 26, 2023 04:00 - 46 minutes - 42.4 MBRick Stroud and Steve Versnick on Buccaneers Training starting as Devin White has shown up but neither GM Jason Licht or Head Coach Todd Bowles would say if he'll practice on Wednesday. Plus it sounds like the QB battle will go through a couple of preseason games before they decide on a starter and the Rays beat the Marlins as the Orioles were walked off in Philadelphia. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Buccaneers Training Camp Opens Today & The Value Of NFL Running Backs
July 25, 2023 04:00 - 41 minutes - 37.6 MBRick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the upcoming Buccaneers Quarterback battle as Training Camp opens today at One Buc Place. Plus what is the value of an NFL Running Back as several around the NFL are unhappy with the Franchise Tag value. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Rays Lose Series to Orioles and Fall 2 Games Back In AL East
July 24, 2023 04:00 - 40 minutes - 36.8 MBRick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Rays dropping 3-of-4 to the Orioles to fall 2 games back in the AL East as they offense struggles again and the bullpen can't keep the game tied late. Plus Lionel Messi's free kick in his MLB debut, US Women's team wins first game at the World Cup and Buccaneers Training Camp opens this week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Rays Now In 2nd Place And Your Mailbag Questions About Ohtani, Mike Evans and more
July 21, 2023 04:00 - 41 minutes - 37.8 MBRick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Orioles taking over the AL East Division lead with a 4-3 win on Thursday and your mailbag questions about if the Rays should target Shohei Ohtani at the trade deadline, Buccaneers outlook for Mike Evans, Rachaad White and the defensive line plus could Tampa get an NBA team one day. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Rays Now Tied For AL East Lead & Should They Trade For Shohei Ohtani?
July 20, 2023 04:00 - 47 minutes - 43.7 MBRick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Rays falling into a tie for the AL East after losing their 4th straight. Plus should the Rays put all their prospects chips in on Shohei Ohtani for a shot at the World Series this year. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Rays Offensive Struggles & Antoine Winfield, Jr's Comments on Tom Brady
July 19, 2023 04:00 - 29 minutes - 27.1 MBRick Stroud and Steve Versnick are back from vacation to discuss the Rays offensive struggles as their lead in the AL East is down to 1 game. Plus Randy Arozarena put on a show in the Home Run Derby, the Rays to unveil statues of Iwamura and Longoria in September and Antoine Winfield, Jr's comments about Tom Brady. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Bob Harig On Who Will Win The Open Championship & More On PGA Tour and LIV Golf Merger
July 18, 2023 04:00 - 21 minutes - 19.2 MBRick Stroud is joined by Sports Illustrated's Bob Harig to discuss what Tiger Woods thinks of the proposed merger between the PGA Tour and LIV Golf and who is the favorite to win the Open Championship. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Bob Harig On The Proposed Merger Between the PGA and LIV and How We Got Here
July 17, 2023 04:00 - 26 minutes - 23.9 MBRick Stroud is joined by Sports Illustrated' s Bob Harig to discuss the proposed merger between the PGA Tour and LIV Golf and just how we got here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Lightning New Additions For This Season & Prospects That Stood Out at Development Camp
July 14, 2023 04:00 - 31 minutes - 28.7 MBRick Stroud is joined by Tampa Bay Times Lightning Beat Writer Eduardo Encina to discuss the new signings and how they might fit in to the Bolts and some young prospects that stood out at Development Camp. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Impact Losing Alex Killorn, Pat Maroon and Ross Colton Will Have On The Lightning
July 13, 2023 04:00 - 25 minutes - 23 MBRick Stroud is joined by Tampa Bay Times Lightning Beat Writer Eduardo Encina to discuss the impacts of the Bolts losing Alex Killorn, Pat Maroon and Ross Colton this offseason. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sara Walsh on US Women's Team in The World Cup & Buccaneers QB Battle
July 12, 2023 04:00 - 24 minutes - 22 MBRick Stroud is joined by Sara Walsh from the NFL Network and TNT Soccer to talk about the US Team in the upcoming Women's World Cup and the quarterback competition for the Buccaneers between Baker Mayfield and Kyle Trask. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sara Walsh On Her Rants About Husbands Lies About Playing Golf and More
July 11, 2023 04:00 - 23 minutes - 21.2 MBRick Stroud is joined by Sara Walsh from NFL Network and TNT Soccer to discuss her on-air rants about husbands lying about how long a round of golf takes to play and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Neil Solondz on The Rays 1st Half, Their All-Stars & Looking Ahead To The Rest of the Season
July 10, 2023 04:00 - 28 minutes - 25.7 MBRick Stroud is joined by Tampa Bay Rays Play By Play guy Neil Solondz to look back at the first half of the Rays season, the Rays' All-Star nods and what to look for in the 2nd half. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Rowdies Head Coach Departing & Your Rays and Lightning Mailbag Questions
July 07, 2023 04:00 - 47 minutes - 43.9 MBRick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Rowdies Coach Neill Collins leaving for Barnsley FC of English Football League One after 7 years in Tampa Bay as a player and coach. Plus your mailbag questions on the Rays needs heading towards the trade deadline, the Rays MVP, the Lightning's offseason moves and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Rays Lose 4th Straight, How Concerned Should You Be?
July 06, 2023 04:00 - 31 minutes - 29.2 MBRick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Rays 8-4 loss to the Phillies which is the first time all season they've lost 4 in a row and just the 2nd time they've lost a home series. Plus your Rays mailbag questions on the Blake Snell trade and where he would fit in this starting rotation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wander Franco Is An All-Star, Rays Lose 3rd Straight & Fireworks
July 05, 2023 04:00 - 36 minutes - 33.5 MBRick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the amount of fireworks going off around Florida, Wander Franco added to the All-Star Game, Zach Elfin pitches well but Rays lose 3rd straight game and do football players have a rooting interest in who wins a position battle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Rays Finish Road Trip 3-3, Wander Doesn't Make All-Star Team & Lightning Say Goodbye to Alex Killorn and Pat Maroon
July 03, 2023 04:00 - 41 minutes - 38 MBRick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Rays losing 2-of-3 to the Mariners, Wander Franco not making the All-Star Team and Randy Arozarena in the Home Run Derby. Plus the Lightning say goodbye to Alex Killorn and Pat Maroon while signing 7 players as free agency began. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
MAILBAG: Rays Needs, Evan Longoria, Blake Snell, Lightning Backup Goalie, Bucs Improvements & More
June 30, 2023 04:00 - 36 minutes - 33.9 MBRick Stroud and Steve Versnick answer your mailbag questions 100% correct on the Rays trade deadline needs, Brandon Lowe, Yonny Chirinos, Evan Longoria, Lightning's backup goalie, free agent needs, Bucs improvement and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Lightning Trade Ross Colton & Rays Struggling To Remain Best Team In Baseball
June 29, 2023 04:27 - 32 minutes - 29.6 MBRick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Lightning's trade of Ross Colton to the Colorado Avalanche and what it means for re-signing Alex Killorn and Tanner Jeannot, plus Evan Longoria wants to be honored by the Rays and the Tampa Bay Times story on how UCF got into the Big 12 while USF remains in the American Athletic Conference. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Tom Moore Being Honored At Pro Football Hall Of Fame & Evan Longoria Had Talks To Come Back To Rays
June 28, 2023 04:00 - 46 minutes - 43 MBRick Stroud and Steve Versnick on what Wander Franco's suspension means going forward, Evan Longoria had talks to return to the Rays this season, Tom Moore to receive the Award of Excellence from the Pro Football Hall of Fame and taking family vacations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Fond Memories of Longoria, Jets Brace For Hard Knocks, New Bucs Stadium Possible?
June 27, 2023 04:00 - 36 minutes - 33.2 MBRick and Darek recall all that Evan Longoria - who will be facing his old team when the Rays visit Arizona - did with Tampa Bay. They also take a couple of your Mailbag questions, one very interesting one on the possibility of an upgrade to Ray-Jay. Steven Stamkos picks up some NHL hardware, LSU tops Florida to win the NCAA Baseball tourney, and Aaron Rodgers coming to Hard Knocks!? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.