Sports Day Tampa Bay

The Bucs report to Training Camp today and we'll hear from Head Coach Dirk Koetter on his thoughts heading into camp, Jameis Winston ranked 20th best QB by ESPN, Bucs secondary ranked 31st by Pro Football Focus, the Rays are shutout by Tanaka and the Yankees as their bats go silent, and what is going on with Kevin Kiermaier's swing?  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Bucs rookies reported to Training Camp on on Monday as did injuried players and we learned Kendall Beckwith has been placed on the Non-Football Injury list from his car accident in the Spring and Demar Dotson is cleared to play, Jameis Winston isn't included on the murals being put up at Raymond James Stadium prior to his 3-game suspension, the Rays win in dramatic fashion over the Yankees thanks to heads up plays by Jake Bauers and Willy Adames, and Tim Tebow is out of the year. Our show partner this month is Continental Wholesale Diamonds http://continentalwholesalediamonds.com. Shop Continental Wholesale Diamonds and let Andy, the owner, know that Rick sent you and you can get a FREE Cruise with a minimum purchase of $2,000.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Bucs rookies report to Training Camp on Monday followed by the veterans on Wednesday as football is back at One Buc Place. Jameis Winston's suspension is the biggest story of training camp and how snaps will be divided between the quarterbacks but there are battles to watch at running back, wide receiver, defensive line and the secondary. Mike Evans chimed in on President Trump's tweet about the NFL National Anthem policy and donated $11,000 to a family in need, plus the Rays get a walk-off pinch-hit grand slam from Daniel Robertson which is a first in franchise history as they salvage the final game of the series, and Tiger Woods held the solo lead on the back nine of a major but couldn't hold it as Francesco Molinari wins the British Open. Today's show is presented by Continental Wholesale Diamonds http://continentalwholesalediamonds.com. Shop Continental Wholesale Diamonds and let Andy, the owner, know that Rick sent you and you can get a FREE Cruise with a minimum purchase of $2,000.  

What will Jameis Winston say to his teammates as Training Camp gets set to open next week for the Bucs, what other story lines are big for the Bucs, how will the Rays fare without Wilson Ramos who has been placed on the DL and is expected to miss a minimum of a few weeks, where does Tropicana Field rate with players and a movie recommendation from Tom Jones who joins us today for Sports Day Tampa Bay. Today's show is presented by Continental Wholesale Diamonds http://continentalwholesalediamonds.com. Shop Continental Wholesale Diamonds and let Andy, the owner, know that Rick sent you and you can get a FREE Cruise with a minimum purchase of $2,000.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Besides Jameis Winston what is the biggest story line for the Bucs entering training camp, how would you describe the Rays season is one word, is the Lightning deal for Erik Karlsson dead and who will win the British Open? We answer these questions and more on our weekly mailbag episode of Sports Day Tampa Bay. Show Partner this month: Continental Wholesale Diamonds http://continentalwholesalediamonds.com. Shop Continental Wholesale Diamonds and let Andy, the owner, know that Rick sent you and you can get a FREE Cruise with a minimum purchase of $2,000.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Former Florida State Head Coach Jimbo Fisher was front and center at SEC Media Days and he spoke about giving up on Florida State last season while looking elsewhere for a job and on Jameis Winston saying is a 'tremendous guy'. Plus Blake Snell might be the 3rd pitcher into tonight's All-Star Game, Diamondbacks pitcher Zack Greinke says the Rays Opener is a 'sideshow' claiming it will hurt players getting paid, Bryce Harper wins the Home Run Derby in Washington and NFL teams collected $255 million from the NFL in shared revenue before they've sold 1 ticket. Show Partner this month: Continental Wholesale Diamonds http://continentalwholesalediamonds.com. Shop Continental Wholesale Diamonds and let Andy, the owner, know that Rick sent you and you can get a FREE Cruise with a minimum purchase of $2,000.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Head Coach Dan Mullen says the Gators have lost their foundation, Tampa Bay Times Matt Baker talks about Jimbo Fisher's expectations of a Championship at Texas A&M, Rays Blake Snell makes his All-Star debut with a memorable first pitch, MLB Commissioner likes the Rays new stadium plans and their was controversy at Monday's Home Run Derby won by the Nationals Bryce Harper. Show Partner this month: Continental Wholesale Diamonds http://continentalwholesalediamonds.com. Shop Continental Wholesale Diamonds and let Andy, the owner, know that Rick sent you and you can get a FREE Cruise with a minimum purchase of $2,000.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Rays lose 3 of 4 to the Twins before the All-Star break leading to a disappointing finish to a surprising first half of the season. The Rays are 2 games above .500 but All-Star Wilson Ramos got hurt and will miss some time. Plus is Jameis Winston's trainer wearing an NFLPA issued shirt saying "Jameis Against the World" just a motivational tool or is there a hidden message coming from Winston, France wins the World Cup, some incredible matches at Wimbeldon, and the World Series of Poker was captivating. Today's show is presented by Continental Wholesale Diamonds at http://continentalwholesalediamonds.com. Shop Continental Wholesale Diamonds and let Andy, the owner, know that Rick sent you and you can get a FREE Cruise with a minimum purchase of $2,000.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Tom Jones joins the show to discuss the Rays surprising first half of the season, what the chances are the Rays new stadium becomes a reality and what to expect from the Bucs this year as training camp is 2 weeks away. Show Partner this month is Continental Wholesale Diamonds http://continentalwholesalediamonds.com. Shop Continental Wholesale Diamonds and let Andy, the owner, know that Rick sent you and you can get a FREE Cruise with a minimum purchase of $2,000.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It's our mailbag including will the Rays new stadium become a reality, is Randy Moss a good mentor for Jameis Winston, why the Bucs have restricted some access to training camp, are the Lightning a lock for the Stanley Cup if they trade for Erik Karlsson and who will win the World Cup. Show Partner this month: Continental Wholesale Diamonds http://continentalwholesalediamonds.com. Shop Continental Wholesale Diamonds and let Andy, the owner, know that Rick sent you and you can get a FREE Cruise with a minimum purchase of $2,000.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Rays unveil their plans for a new stadium in Ybor City and it's spectacular but comes with a big price tag near $900 million without a retractable roof. Plus the Rays win again to go 3 games over .500 for the first time this year, the Lightning re-sign Nikita Kucherov to the biggest deal in team history and the NFLPA files a grievance over the National Anthem policy. Show Partner this month: Continental Wholesale Diamonds http://continentalwholesalediamonds.com. Shop Continental Wholesale Diamonds and let Andy, the owner, know that Rick sent you and you can get a FREE Cruise with a minimum purchase of $2,000.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Can the Bucs use Jameis Winston's suspension to create an us against the world mentality to help them win games,the Rays win a wild game in 10 innings over the Tigers 10-9, and what to expect from Rays stadium announcement on Tuesday. Show Partner this month: Continental Wholesale Diamonds http://continentalwholesalediamonds.com. Shop Continental Wholesale Diamonds and let Andy, the owner, know that Rick sent you and you can get a FREE Cruise with a minimum purchase of $2,000.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Blake Snell was snubbed from the MLB All-Star Game despite leading the AL in ERA at 2.09 and a record of 12-4. Wilson Ramos and Manager Kevin Cash will be representing the Rays in Washington next week. Plus is there a dark cloud over the Bucs this season and will you be disappointed if the Lightning don't get Erik Karlsson in a trade. Today's show is presented by Continental Wholesale Diamonds at http://continentalwholesalediamonds.com. Shop Continental Wholesale Diamonds and let Andy, the owner, know that Rick sent you; and you can get a FREE Cruise with a minimum purchase of $2,000.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Rick Stroud returns from vacation to discuss the reaction to Jameis Winston being suspended 3 games by the NFL, the Rays crazy home stand and who they might trade by the end of the month, and the rumors that the Lightning have traded for Erik Karlsson from the Ottawa Senators. Today's show is presented by Continental Wholesale Diamonds at http://continentalwholesalediamonds.com. Shop Continental Wholesale Diamonds and let Andy, the owner, know that Rick sent you; and you can get a FREE Cruise with a minimum purchase of $2,000.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Rays lose to the Marlins 3-0 but that may have been a hangover from Tuesday night's 16 inning win that saw the Rays get 2 hits from one relief pitcher, Jesus Sucre pitch, Mallex Smith benched and so much more. Plus Rick Stroud sat down with Booger McFarland for part 2 of his chat to discuss USF, the Bucs and more, and the Rowdies have a record setting night on Wednesday.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

RIck Stroud sits down with former Buccaneer Anthony 'Booger' McFarland as they discuss his start in broadcasting 6 years ago to now being on Monday Night Football, growing up in Louisiana and when he realized football could be a career, the influences Warren Sapp and Tony Dungy had on him and missing out on playing in Tampa's Super Bowl because he was hurt. Plus the Rays lose in extra innings to the Marlins and the Lightning re-sign Slater Koekkoek.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Rays are above .500 again after winning 8 of their last 9 games over the Yankees, Nationals, and Astros and only allowing more than 2 runs once in that span. Tom Jones joins the show to discuss the Rays, why the Bucs should cut Jameis Winston now, the Lightning re-sign Ryan McDonagh but miss out on UFA John Tavares, Lebron James signs with the Lakers and many big names are out of the World Cup. Today's show is presented by Continental Wholesale Diamonds at http://continentalwholesalediamonds.com  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Jameis Winston has been suspended 3 games by the NFL for violating the player conduct policy. In their statement the NFL says Winston touched the female Uber driver "in an inappropriate and sexual manner without her consent". Rick Stroud breaks down the punishment, how it was negotiated, is it long enough, and what the Bucs might do going forward. Today's show is presented by Continental Wholesale Diamonds at http://continentalwholesalediamonds.com  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Rays welcome the Astros to Tropicana Field on Wednesday riding a 5-game winning streak against teams above .500, the Lightning were in LA to meet with free agent to be John Tavares, defending champion Germany is out of the World Cup and part 3 of our interview with Rays play-by-play man Andy Freed talking about 1970s baseball, the current Rays, power arms in baseball and more.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Rays win a wild 1-0 game that included a pitcher playing first base, benches clearing, a no-hitter through 5+ innings and more, Marty St. Louis get his call to the Hockey Hall of Fame, USF hires a VP of Athletics with local ties and plenty of experience, the Bucs reduce access for training camp practices and part 2 of our interview with Rays play-by-play guy Andy Freed as he discusses meeting Dave Wills, how he almost got the Angels job a few years earlier and the Rays 2008 season.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.