Sports Day Tampa Bay

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.

Rick Stroud answers your mailbag questions about the Buccaneers expectations this season, why they drafted Kyle Track in the 2nd round of the NFL Draft, did the Rays sign Brandon Lowe too soon, how much will Ji-Man Choi help the lineup, some interesting baseball ideas, can the Lightning turn it on when Nikita Kucherov and Steven Stamkos return for the playoffs and why did the Glazers want to form the European Super League.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Rick Stroud on how the Bucs did in the NFL Draft, why they selected Florida QB Kyle Trask, and what sleepers there could be. Plus they Rays bats are still quiet as they lose 2 of 3 to the Astros and the Lightning get 3 of 4 points over the weekend in Detroit as Andrei Vasilevskiy didn't play either game.   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick after Round 1 of the NFL Draft that saw 5 quarterbacks taken in the first 15 picks, 7 straight offensive players to start the draft and Bucs waiting until midnight to make their pick, Edge rusher Joe Tryon from Washington who will get to learn from Shaq Barrett and Jason Pierre-Paul. Plus the Rays split their series with the A's behind good pitching and cold bats and the Lightning put together one of their best defensive performances in a shutout of Dallas.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Rick Stroud and Tom Jones discuss the best and worst draft picks in Buccaneers history, plus the best and worst draft picks in Jason Licht's tenure as GM.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Rick Stroud and Tom Jones discuss what should and shouldn't be changed in baseball including moving the mound back, should they change the baseballs, banning the shift, 7-inning no-hitters, runners on 2nd to start extra innings and more.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Rick Stroud answers your mailbag questions 100% correct about if the Bucs would still draft a running back this year, what has been Jason Licht's best and worst draft picks, how many quarterbacks will be taken in the first 8 picks, what say do owners have in drafting, what should the Rays do with Yoshi Tsutsugo, when will Luis Patino be a regular in the rotation, can fans bring trash cans this weekend when the Astros come to town, is Joey Wendle the next Ben Zobrist and how many points will the Lightning rack up in the next 6 games.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Rays losing 2 of 3 to the Blue Jays as the bats go silent on Sunday, the Lightning get their Stanley Cup rings and they beat the Blue Jackets as Victor Hedman scores 10-seconds into overtime and the Bucs preparing for the NFL Draft this week.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Rick Stroud and Tom Jones discuss if the Bucs should take a quarterback at pick #32 in next week's NFL Draft, how many games will the Bucs win next year as the over/under is 11.5, what is going on with the Lightning as they are struggling towards the end of the season and when should you renovate your house or just move.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Rick Stroud and Tom Jones on Antonio Brown settling his civil suit with his personal trainer so will he soon sign with the Buccaneers, did we go into the panic room on the Rays too soon, plus Raiders owner Mark Davis defends his tweet after the Derek Chauvin verdict came down.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on Tom Brady's burn of Salvador Perez, Patrick Mahomes and the Royals, the Rays bats break out in Kansas City as they win 14-7 to make it 5 straight road wins, the Lightning lose to Carolina after starting Andrei Vasilevskiy in back-to-back games for the first time in the regular season in 4 years, and the Bucs have gotten better after the Draft.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Rick Stroud answers your mailbag questions about the Bucs options in the NFL Draft, do the Bucs have a coach in waiting on staff, could the Bucs play in London this year, where does Jason Licht rank amongst GMs, what is up with Yoshi Tsutsugo, could deadened baseball be responsible for some defensive miscues and could Tyler Johnson be scratched in the playoffs.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.