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Award Winning Journalist Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times and Steve Versnick take you inside Tampa Bay Sports each weekday. They go deeper into the biggest stories in Tampa Bay including the Buccaneers, Rays, Lightning, USF and more. It's sports insight you won't get anywhere else which is why we call it Show Prep Tampa Bay! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Location:

St. Petersburg, FL

Description:

Award Winning Journalist Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times and Steve Versnick take you inside Tampa Bay Sports each weekday. They go deeper into the biggest stories in Tampa Bay including the Buccaneers, Rays, Lightning, USF and more. It's sports insight you won't get anywhere else which is why we call it Show Prep Tampa Bay! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Twitter:

@SportsDayTB

Language:

English

Contact:

813-360-1530


Episodes
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Teddy Bridgewater's First Bucs Practice, When Will Mike Evans Retire, & Rays' Caminero Hits 30 HRs

8/7/2025
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on Teddy Bridgewater's first day of practice with the Buccaneers and his signing should have been obvious. Plus could this be Mike Evans last season, NFL players now have to bring their own smelling salts, the Rays win the series in Anaheim as Junior Caminero reaches 30 home runs for the season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:36:54

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Buccaneers Sign Teddy Bridgewater To Back Up Baker Mayfield & Rays Score 7 Runs In One Inning

8/6/2025
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Buccaneers signing of backup QB Teddy Bridgewater and what the means for the team and Kyle Trask. Plus the NFL bans smelling salts which Baker Mayfield uses and the Rays find some offense in Anaheim but can they go on a stretch to get them back into playoff contention. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:38:46

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Bucs To Practice With Titans, Is Kyle Trask The Best Backup QB for Bucs & Rays Struggles to Start West Coast Trip

8/5/2025
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Buccaneers upcoming joint practice with the Titans ahead of their 1st preseason game this weekend. Plus more on is Kyle Trask the best backup QB for the Bucs, some Buccaneers mailbag questions, Tom Brady's broadcasting career and the Rays struggling at the start of their west coast road trip. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:31:31

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Baker Mayfield Misses Bucs' Practices, Barton Works at Left Tackle & Rays Lose Dodgers Series

8/4/2025
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on Baker Mayfield missing the last 2 days of practice at Bucs Training Camp after he hit his hand on a shoulder pad, Is Kyle Trask a good enough backup QB for a Super Bowl Contender and the Bucs are trying different offensive line combinations including Graham Barton at Left Tackle. Plus the Rays get shut out twice by the Dodgers as they now head out on a 12-game, 14-day road trip to the West Coast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:47:21

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Rays Trade Deadline, Injuries Mount in Loss to Yankees & When To Panic Over Baker Mayfield's INTs

8/1/2025
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Rays trade deadlines acquisitions as they say goodbye to Taj Bradley, Jose Caballero and Curtis Mead. They didn't trade they're biggest pieces and kept Yandy Diaz, Brandon Lowe and Pete Fairbanks. Plus when should you be worried about the number of interceptions that Baker Mayfield is throwing in practice. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:36:31

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Rays Blow Saves In The 8th, 9th and 10th Innings in Loss to Yankees & Zack Littell traded to the Reds

7/31/2025
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on NFL football returning tonight with the Hall of Fame Game and this week's HOF inductions. Plus the Rays fail to hold leads in the 8th, 9th and 10th innings against the Yankees in their latest loss plus Zack Littell is traded to the Reds after he threw 5 scoreless innings. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:37:00

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Buccaneers Night Practice, Rays Lose To Yankees With Trade Deadline Coming Up

7/30/2025
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Buccaneers first and only night practice of Training Camp and the defense seems to be dominating the offense so far. Plus the Rays lose to the Yankees after taking a 3-0 lead against Max Fried and the trade deadline is less than 48 hours away. Also the shooter at the NFL headquarters and Bryce Harper confronts MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred about implementing a salary cap. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:45:56

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Bucs Redo Baker Mayfield's Contract, David Walker Out For Season, Rays Beat Yankees and Trade Danny Jansen

7/29/2025
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Buccaneers reworking Baker Mayfield's contract to guarantee him $30 million next season, 4th round draft pick David Walker is out of the season with a torn ACL, Chris Braswell is looking good in camp so far. Plus the Rays beat the Yankees and traded Danny Jansen to the Brewers and acquired a new catcher from the Marlins and Cubs legend Ryne Sandberg died of cancer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:54:38

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Buccaneers Return To Practice, Will Be in Pads On Monday Plus Rays Swept In Cincinnati

7/28/2025
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on Buccaneers Training Camp as they'll be in pads for the first time today and the heat is hitting 100 degrees in Tampa for the first time ever. Plus the Rays are swept in Cincinnati and it's time to consider moving players before Thursday's trade deadline. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:36:55

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Buccaneers Training Camp Day 2, Hulk Hogan Dies & Rays' Taj Bradley Sent Down

7/25/2025
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the death of Hulk Hogan at the age of 71, the Buccaneers offense looked better in day 2 of Training Camp as Baker Mayfield addressed the media and the Rays sent Taj Bradley to Durham after Wednesday's rough outing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:38:53

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Bucs Antoine Winfield, Jr., Shines, Lavonte David Thinks Bucs Can Win It All & Rays Lose To White Sox

7/24/2025
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Buccaneers first day of Training Camp as Antoine Winfield, Jr. shined, Lavonte David spoke about why he came back and we learned more about some players that aren't participating. Plus the Rays lose to the White Sox to drop the series and fall further back in the playoff picture. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:34:10

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Buccaneers First Training Camp Practice Is Today & Rays Beat The White Sox

7/23/2025
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Buccaneers first Training Camp practice this morning as we learned some players who won't be available today. Plus the Rays beat the White Sox as the trade deadline is approaching. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:42:36

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Bucs Veterans Report Today, Godwin Won't Be On Field & Rays Lose To White Sox

7/22/2025
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the news that Chris Godwin won't be participating on the field as Training Camp starts on Wednesday as expected. The Bucs will be without Godwin and Tristan Wirfs throughout camp as they have big holes to fill. Plus the Rays lost 8-3 to the White Sox, they are now just 3-games over .500 as the trade deadline approaches. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:44:21

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Rays Win Series Against Orioles, Lowe Hurt Again & Buccaneers Rookies Report Today

7/21/2025
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick are back from vacation and breakdown the Rays recent bullpen woes, winning the series vs. Baltimore, Chandler Simpson's impact, Brandon Lowe hurt again and Junior Caminero's Home Run Derby. Plus the Buccaneers rookies report today as 2nd round pick Brandon Morrison has agreed to a contract and he will be there. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:43:09

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Buccaneers 50th Anniversary Stories From Covering The Team

7/18/2025
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick look back on the Buccaneers franchise as they celebrate their 50th anniversary with stories and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:35:18

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Buccaneers Defense Preview with Healthy Winfield, Lavonte David is Back & Hassan Reddick is Added

7/17/2025
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick preview the 2025 Tampa Bay Buccaneers defense with a healthy Antoine Winfield, Jr. and SirVocea Dennis, new rookies at cornerback and the defensive line plus the addition of Hassan Reddick. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:36:25

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Buccaneers Offense Preview With All Starters Back, New OC & Wirfs to Miss Time

7/16/2025
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick preview the Tampa Bay Buccaneers offense that sees all 11 starters return but they could be without Tristan Wirfs and Chris Godwin to start the season. They have a new offensive coordinator in Josh Grizzard, Baker Mayfield is looking to cut down on turnovers and Bucky Irving will be the starting running back from the start. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:32:38

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Former Bucs OL Ali Marpet on Starting a Family, Losing Weight & Helping People

7/15/2025
Rick Stroud sits down for part 2 of his conversation with former Tampa Bay Buccaneers Guard Ali Marpet to discuss what he's doing after football, working towards his doctorate, starting a family and losing weight. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:23:51

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Former Bucs OL Ali Marpet on Life After Football & Working Towards A Doctorate

7/14/2025
Rick Stroud sits down for part 1 of his conversation with former Tampa Bay Buccaneers Guard Ali Marpet to discuss what he's doing after football, working towards his doctorate and he desire to help people. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:27:35

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USF Baseball Coach , Attacking Travis Hunter and Mailbag Questions on Gators, Bucs and USA Soccer

7/11/2025
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on USF Baseball Coach Mitch Hannah's refusal to talk with the student newspaper and he's given no explanation, plus how will teams attack Jags' Travis Hunter if he plays both ways and we answer your mailbag questions about the Gators schedule, the Buccaneers success and why USA soccer lags behind the best in the world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:30:18