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Sports Day Tampa Bay
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Join award-winning journalist Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times and co-host Steve Versnick every weekday as they dive deep into the biggest stories in Tampa Bay sports. From the Buccaneers and Rays to the Lightning, USF, and more — they go beyond the headlines to give you the insight you can't find anywhere else. It’s the ultimate insider’s guide to Tampa Bay sports. New episodes drop every weekday morning in your favorite podcast app.
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Rick and Tom on Rays 4-Game Losing Streak, Money For Stadiums & Bucs Expectations This Year
2d ago00:51:40Tap to summarizeRick Stroud and Tom Jones from the Poynter Institute discuss the Tampa Bay Rays recent 4-game slide and what it means for the season moving forward, will the Bucs stadium plans hinder the Rays ability to get a deal done and the expections for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers this season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →Rick and Tom on John Tortorella, The Lightning's Season & Old Sports Writing Stories
3d ago00:49:35Tap to summarizeRick Stroud and Tom Jones from the Poynter Institute reminisce on old sportswriting stories and their co-workers, John Tortorella has the Vegas Golden Knights in the Stanley Cup Final when taking over in April and what to make of the Tampa Bay Lightning's season and if their window is still open. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →Rays Lose 3rd Straight and Sign Craig Kimbrel, Bucky Irving to be Ready for Camp & Bucs Want Nearly $1 Billion for Renovations
4d ago00:47:39Tap to summarizeRIck Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Rays 3rd straight loss as the defense commits 3 more errors and the bats are silent again. The Rays did add 9-time All-Star Craig Kimbrel who pitched a solid inning on Tuesday. Plus the Bucs OTAs are underway as Emeka Egbuka makes a spectacular one-handed catch but Bucky Irving won't participate in any OTAs or minicamp next month but should be ready for Training Camp. Also the Bucs are preparing to ask for nearly $1 billion dollars for stadium renovations as the Rays are still working their deal with Hillsborough County and the City of Tampa. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →Rays Lose 2 Straight Walk-Offs, Wander Franco Guilty Again Plus Bucs OTAs, Is Emeka Egbuka Ready To Be The Guy?
5d ago00:46:31Tap to summarizeRick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Rays losing back-to-back games by walkoff home runs as the offense is struggling early in games and the defensive and baserunning gaffes cost them. Plus the Bucs have OTAs this week as Emeka Egbuka is looking to take the next step so is he ready to be the guy with Mike Evans departing? Plus Wander Franco found guilty again in the Dominican Republic. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →Rays Stadium MOU Approved by Tampa City Council in Narrow Vote & Rays at Yankees This Weekend
1w ago00:41:06Tap to summarizeRick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Rays MOU being approved by the Tampa City Council by a close 4-3 vote. There is still work to be done before a final deal can be reached. Plus the Rays have a big series against the Yankees this weekend as they enter 4.5 games ahead of New York. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →Rays Rally To Sweep The Orioles, Hillsborough County Approves Stadium MOU & Wander Franco Verdict Coming Next Week
1w ago00:38:15Tap to summarizeRick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Rays 3-game sweep of the Orioles as they come from 2 runs down in the 8th inning to win by 2. Also good news for Yandy Diaz as x-rays were negative on his hands after being hit by a pitch on Tuesday, Hillsborough County approves the non-binding MOU by a 5-2 votes and the verdict on the re-trial of Wander Franco is expected next week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →Rays Win Again But Yandy Diaz Hit In Hand, Stadium Votes This Week & Bucs Coaches Rave About Rueben Bain Jr.
2w ago00:56:04Tap to summarizeRick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Rays winning ways as they've taken the first 2 games from the Orioles but there is injury concerns with Yandy Diaz who was hit in both hands on Tuesday night. The Rays Stadium MOU has votes this week in Hillsborough County and with the City of Tampa and the Bucs defensive coaches spoke and they really like Rueben Bain Jr. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →BUCS MAILBAG: OC Zac Robinson's Future, 2026 Schedule & Expectations For This Season
2w ago00:40:40Tap to summarizeRick Stroud and Steve Versnick answer your Tampa Bay Buccaneers mailbag questions 100% correct or your money back. They discuss if new Offensive Coordinator Zac Robinson could be hired away as a head coach after this season, the Bucs schedule and what is the realistic expectation for this team. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →Rays First AL Team to 30 Wins & Bucky Irving Still RB1 for Bucs
2w ago00:32:56Tap to summarizeRick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Tampa Bay Rays taking 2-of-3 from the Marlins over the weekend. They saw their 11-game home win streak snapped but they are the first American League team to 30 wins this year. Plus Bucs running back Bucky Irving will be RB1 again and if he can stay healthy, he should have a big year. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →Bucs Schedule Released and It's Very Favorable Plus County Release MOU with Rays
2w ago00:47:12Tap to summarizeRick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Buccaneers schedule which couldn't be more favorable for them in terms of road trips, cold weather games and having a bye in week 10. Plus Hillsborough County released a nonbinding memorandum of understanding with the Rays for a new stadium and it's about $100 million less than the Rays proposal. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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