Sports Day Tampa Bay

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Rays 3-1 win over the Yankees to extend their streak to 16 wins in their last 17 games and they've won 9 of their last 10 in Yankee Stadium. Plus the Lightning Game 2 vs the Hurricanes is tonight with no updates on Erik Cernak or David Savard yet, a local kid doing well going into the College World Series and the Toronto Maple Leafs fail once again to get out of the 1st round of the playoffs.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick after the Lightning's Game 1 win over the Hurricanes where Andrei Vasilevskiy was outstanding and Barclay Goodrow scored the game winner in the 3rd period. Plus the Rays get their 15th win in the last 16 games as they now are tied with the best record in baseball as they travel to New York for a 4-game series in the Bronx, Tom Brady and his teammates work out at the Bucs practice facility and USF Baseball wins the AAC Conference Tournament.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick answer your mailbag questions about which Tampa Bay team has the best window to win more championships, how good are the Bucs if Tom Brady misses time, how important is Ross Colton to the Lightning, what should we make of the lawsuit against Rays owner Stu Sternberg, would the Rays trade an outfielder next, why do baseball managers wear uniforms, what is success this year for USF under Jeff Scott, is Nascar a sport and more.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick discuss the Lightning's 4-0 shutout win to clinch their first round playoff series vs. the Panthers. Andrei Vasilevskiy was fantastic and Barclay Goodrow returned to lengthen the lines. Plus the Rays win behind a solid effort from Tyler Glasnow going 8 innings without giving up a run as they beat the Royals 2-1 in extra innings and Tom Brady is back for The Match with Phil Mickelson as they'll take on Bryson DeChambeau and Aaron Rodgers.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Rick Stroud and Tom Jones preview tonight's Lightning-Panthers Game 6 tonight at Amalie Arena as the Bolts try to end the series and figure out how to score on 20-year-old goalie Spencer Knight. Plus what is the greater accomplishment, Phil Mickelson winning the PGA Championship at 50-years-old or Tom Brady winning the Super Bowl with the Buccaneers at 43-years-old.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Lightning's 4-1 loss to the Panthers to force Game 6 on Wednesday as rookie goaltender Spencer Knight was fantastic and the Lightning failed to generate much offense after the first period. Plus the Rays extend their win streak to 11 games after putting up 7 runs in the 11th inning to win 14-8 and Tom Brady is working out at the Legends Field instead of going down the street to practice at the Buccaneers training facility.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick break down the Willy Adames trade to the Brewers as Taylor Walls makes his Major League debut as the Rays have now won 10 straight games and have the best record in the American League. The Lightning can eliminate the Panthers tonight after winning 6-2 on Saturday in a game that got very chippy and might have crossed a line with Nikita Kucherov and Mikhail Sergachev leaving with injuries. Plus Phil Mickelson wins the PGA Championship at 50 years of age.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Lightning's 6-5 overtime loss to the Panthers in which they lost for the first time all season when leading after 2 periods. Plus the Rays bats remain red-hot as they pummel the Orioles en route to their 7th straight win.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Rick Stroud and Tom Jones on the Lightning's 2-0 series lead over the Panthers and if the series is already over, reaction to Tom's column about if sportswriters will ever be allowed back in the locker room to create the relationships that lead to great stories and the greatest performances they've every covered in sports.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick break down the Lightning's 3-1 win over the Panthers to take a 2-0 series lead as the series shifts to Amalie Arena. The Lightning defended well and did a better job of defending their lead. Plus the Rays bats continue to sizzle as they hit 5 homeruns in a 13-6 rout of the Orioles as Mike Zunino now has 10 homeruns.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Rick Stroud answers your mailbag questions 100% correctly including ones about Nikita's Kucherov's return to the Lightning lineup, if the Rays hitting has finally come around, was it a mistake to trade Nate Lowe, is Randy Arozarena the next BJ Upton, which Durham Bull will be the first to get the call up, how does Oakland's stadium situation impact the Rays, will the Bucs add more free agents, how will college compensation changes football and why haven't we heard any updates on Tiger Woods' injuries.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Lightning's 5-4 Game 1 win over the Panthers as Nikita Kucherov returns with 2 goals and Brayden Point scores another 2 including the game-winner. Plus the Bucs hold rookie mini-camp which was different than years past and the Rays sweep the Mets as Ji-Man Choi returns.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick answer your mailbag questions 100% correct including how many Pro Bowlers the Buccaneers will get next year, if the Bucs will be more competitive this year in primetime games, are any GMs good at drafting, thoughts on the Jags signing Tim Tebow, how long can the Rays keep sending up hitters who aren't hitting, any news on Rays split-city plan, how many of the Lightning's injured players will plan in Game 1 and who wins the series.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick break down the Buccaneers 2021 schedule as the defending Super Bowl Champs will open at home against the Cowboys and will be featured in primetime 5 times this season. Plus the Rays lose 1-0 to Gerrit Cole and the New York Yankees as the bats remain silent at home.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Rick Stroud is joined by Tampa Bay Times Lightning Beat Writer Eduardo Encina to discuss the Lightning-Panthers series, what carryover the last 2 games might mean for the series, what to expect from Nikita Kucherov and Steven Stamkos when they return and what to make of all the injuries the Bolts are dealing with.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Rick Stroud is joined by Rays Radio Host Neil Solondz to talk about the Rays 5-2 west coast road trip, the upcoming games vs the Yankees and Mets, how Mike Zunino has been consistent, the Rays focus on defense, how the pitching staff has performed through all the injuries, Kevin Kiermaier's injury and a minor league update as several players on the Durham Bulls are off to hot starts.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on Tom Brady calling Kyle Trask to throw together, Brady's speaking up in a Union call urging players to stick together against mandatory off-season workouts, the Rays take 5 of 7 on the West Coast but lose Kevin Kiermaier who hurt his wrist sliding into 2nd base and the Lightning are extremely shorthanded as Victor Hedman, Ryan McDonagh and Jan Rutta missed Saturday's game and now Barclay Goodrow is out indefinitely and Pat Maroon received a 1-game suspension.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Rick Stroud is joined by Tampa Bay Times Bucs writer Joey Knight about his incredible story on Buccaneers 7th round draft pick Grant Stuard on his childhood and rise to team captain at the University of Houston. Plus Albert Pujols is designated for assignment by the Angels and the Astros are sick of the boos at visiting stadiums.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Rick Stroud and Tom Jones on if Kyle Trask is a wasted pick for the Buccaneers or is he the heir-apparent at quarterback. Plus as the Rays just faced off against Alex Cobb on Tuesday, which ex-Ray is the most successful after leaving the team, and it's teacher appreciation week.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Rick Stroud and Tom Jones on the impact Nikita Kucherov and Steven Stamkos could have on the Lightning's playoffs as they both returned to the ice at Tuesday's practice, did the NHL do the right thing in not suspending Capitals forward Tom Wilson and thoughts on the Bucs draft picks.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.