Sports Day Tampa Bay

Rick Stroud is joined by Tampa Bay Lightning Announcer Dave Mishkin to discuss his novel titled 'Blind Squirrel' that came out earlier this year. It's a story about a minor league hockey player that overcomes some mental health issues stemming from tragedy in his life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick preview the 2024 Tampa Bay Buccaneers offense as Liam Coen takes over the play-calling and Baker Mayfield is in his 2nd year in Tampa Bay. The offense line should be improved and Chris Godwin is moving back outside but can the offense improve the running game. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick preview the 2024 Buccaneers defense as Devin White and Carlton Davis are gone, Jordan Whitehead is back and the defensive line looks to improve. Plus we look at the job Todd Bowles has done since taking over for Bruce Arians. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick answer your mailbag questions on the draft process for each league, Alex Jackson, Lightning's power play, Calijah Kancey and Yaya Diaby's ceilings and how we filled time on the podcast during COVID. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on former Buccaneers Defensive Coordinator Monte Kiffin's death at the age of 84 and the impact he had on Tampa Bay and the NFL. Plus the Rays beat the Yankees 5-4 as they take the series from a team they are chasing in the standings. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Rays 2-1 loss to the Yankees that saw them strand 12 runners on base while only hitting singles. Plus Wander Franco has an additional charge added that could carry 20 years in jail and he's no longer being paid. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on Wander Franco being charged in the Dominican Republic for sexual abuse and sexual exploitation. Plus the Rays beat the Yankees 5-3 as Isaac Parades hit a 3-run bomb and Tampa Bay traded reliever Phil Maton to the Mets. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Rays-Yankees series that starts tonight as New York is struggling, plus the Tampa Bay players that got away as we build off John Romano's column. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Rays series-winning streak being stopped at 5 as they are swept in Texas, Isaac Parades is their lone All-Star representative and the Lightning's Development Camp standouts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick answer your mailbag questions 100% correct about the Lightning roster moving forward, their next captain, Steven Stamkos, Trevor Bauer and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on Independence Day discussing the Rays trading Aaron Civale to the Brewers for a minor league shortstop and how this doesn't signal the Rays are giving up on the season. Plus a mailbag question from Tom Jones on which Tampa Bay team will return to their league's semifinals first. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on how the Lightning are moving on without Steven Stamkos as Victor Hedman signs a 4-year deal and the Bolts sign a couple of forwards to fill out the 3rd and 4th lines. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Steve Versnick is joined by Tom Jones to discuss Steven Stamkos signing a 4-year deal in Nashville and the Lightning signing Jake Guentzel to a 7-year deal. Why this is the right move for the Lightning and why it's ok to be upset that Stamkos isn't a Bolt anymore. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on Steven Stamkos' looming decision as free agency opens today, the moves Julien BriseBois made over the weekend including trading Mikhail Sergachev and adding Jake Guentzel. Plus the Rays win their 4th straight series and get back to .500. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick answer your mailbag questions about Lavonte David's HOF chances, Calijah Kancey and YaYa Diaby's growth, Rays playoff chances, Steven Stamkos' future and how do you like your chicken wings. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Rays 5-2 loss to the Mariners as they finish the first half of the season at 40-41. Plus an apology from the new Texas baseball coach. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Rays getting 3 home runs, Siri taking 3 walks and Taylor Walls knocking in 3 runs to beat Seattle and get back to .500. Plus the new Texas baseball coach is 'selfish' and why the Bucs are high on KJ Britt. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Panthers winning their first Stanley Cup as the state of Florida has hoisted the trophy 3 of the last 5 seasons. Plus will Steven Stamkos return to the Bolts, the Rays rally past the Mariners and Tennessee wins the College World Series. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick are back from vacation as the Rays went 5-4 on their road trip but they need to keep winning as they are still below .500. Plus tonight is Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Final as history could be made as the Oilers are looking to overcome a 3-0 series deficit. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Tom Jones on the Rays struggles this season and the unreasonable expectations of fans and Charles Barkley announces he will retire after next season but is it the end? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.