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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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Women's Final Four in Town, Gators in Men's Final Four & Lightning Lose in Ottawa

4/4/2025
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Women's Final Four in Tampa Bay this weekend, the Men's Final Four is in Texas and the Lightning lose in Ottawa but move closer to clinching a playoff berth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:39:21

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Rays Win Another Series, Paul Skenes Is Impressive, Bucs Stadium Renovation Planning & Lightning Can Clinch Playoff Berth

4/3/2025
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Rays series win vs. the Pirates despite Paul Skenes impressive performance in the series wrap-up. Plus the Bucs prepping for future stadium renovations, Jayson Starks comments on MLB growing frustrated with Stu Sternberg and the Lightning can clinch a playoff berth tonight. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:45:51

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Why Do Bucs Lack A 'Killer Instinct', Ray Jay Stadium Upgrades Needed & 3 More Hits for Jake Mangum

4/2/2025
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on Todd Bowles' comment about the lack of 'killer instinct' on the Bucs, owner Joel Glazer on upcoming stadium renovation needs, Rays remain red-hot as Jake Mangum has 3 more hits and the starting pitching has been dominate, plus the Lightning win at the Islanders, 1 win from clinching a playoff berth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:49:07

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Jason Licht's Comments At NFL Meetings & Jake Mangum Has A Night For Rays

4/1/2025
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the NFL's owner meetings and Jason Licht's comments about what they are looking for in the upcoming draft. Plus Jake Mangum has a career-night in his 2nd game as he goes 4-for-4 and the Rays beat the Pirates 6-1 and Rick has a big announcement about a return to radio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:43:17

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Rays Win Opening Series at Steinbrenner Field, Kucherov Keeps Getting Points & NFL Owners Meetings This Week

3/31/2025
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Rays opening weekend at Steinbrenner Field as Tampa Bay takes 2-of-3 games. Plus the Lightning sweep their 3-game homestand as Nikita Kucherov keeps racking up points and the NFL Owners Meetings are this week as we'll hear from the Bucs brass. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:46:13

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Rays Opening Day with Marc Topkin

3/28/2025
Rick Stroud is joined by Tampa Bay Times Rays Beat Writer Marc Topkin to preview today's Opening Day for the Rays and this season. They discuss the pitching staff, Shane McClanahan's injury, Danny Jansen, Junior Caminero, the outfield and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:41:50

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MAILBAG: Rays Pitching, Chandler Simpson, Bucs Owners Grades, Kyle Trask and more

3/27/2025
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick answer your mailbag questions about the Rays pitching, when will Chandler Simpson be called up, Bucs backup QB Kyle Trask, players grading owners, Bucs record this season and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:46:06

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Lightning Rout Penguins, Opeta Back With Bucs & Brown is QB1 at USF Again

3/26/2025
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Lightning's 6-1 win over the Penguins as they draw closer to clinching a playoff spot, why Jon Cooper has never won the Coach of the Year in the NHL, the longevity of coaches, Sua Opeta is back with the Bucs and Byrum Brown is QB1 in Spring Football for USF. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:35:53

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Rays' Shane McClanahan Hurt, March Madness Goes Chalk, USF Hire Basketball Coach & Jameis Winston in NY

3/25/2025
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on Shane McClanahan's injury and what impacts it has on the Rays season, March Madness has gone chalk without Cinderella, USF hires a new basketball coach, Lightning struggle to end their road trip and Jameis Winston signs with the Giants. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:47:23

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MAILBAG: Bucs Draft Needs, Jameis Winston, Rays Starting Pitching, Lightning Playoffs & More

3/24/2025
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick answer your mailbag questions on Jameis Winston, Buccaneers draft needs, Rays starting pitching, where to watch baseball this season, Lightning home-ice desires and the weirdest interview that Rick ever had. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:45:05

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Rays' Opening Day In 1 Week and JJ McCarthy Will Be Starting QB In Minnesota

3/21/2025
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Rays starting 1 week from today as our own Marc Topkin goes on the IL and quarterback news around the NFL as JJ McCarthy looks to be the starter in Minnesota. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:39:40

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Where Do The Buccaneers Stand As Free Agency Winds Down

3/20/2025
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on how the Buccaneers fared in free agency as the re-signed Chris Godwin, Ben Bredeson, Lavonte David and others and they added players like Hassan Reddick. Also what do the Bucs look to take in the draft and the NCAA Tournament starts today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:49:48

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Rick and Tom on Culture, Bucs' Baker Mayfield & The Legacies of Tom Brady and Tony Dungy

3/19/2025
Rick Stroud is joined once again by his old radio partner Tom Jones to discuss the cultures around winning teams, the resilience of Baker Mayfield, the legacy of Tom Brady and Tony Dungy and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:01:09:20

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Rick and Tom On Rays Stadium Saga & Watching Baseball Outdoors

3/18/2025
Rick Stroud is joined by Tom Jones from the Poynter Institute discuss the Rays stadium situation now that they've announced they aren't proceeding with their agreement in St. Pete. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:37:08

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MAILBAG: Bucs GM Jason Licht, Christian Izien, Sports on TV Plus Bucs and Rays Scheduling Conflicts

3/17/2025
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick answer your mailbag questions on Bucs GM Jason Licht, Christian Izien, ball-hawking cornerbacks, sports TV broadcasts in the future and scheduling conflicts now that the Rays and Bucs will play across the street this September. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:46:10

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The Rays Decide To NOT Move Forward With The St. Pete Stadium Deal

3/14/2025
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Rays decision to not move forward on the stadium deal in St. Pete. So what's next for the team, ownership and where will a future stadium be built. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:34:40

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Kyle Trask Returns To The Buccaneers & USF Women's Basketball Are Going Dancing

3/13/2025
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Buccaneers re-signing Kyle Trask to compete for the backup QB spot. Plus they are bringing back Greg Gaines while Joe Tryon-Shoyinka and Tavierre Thomas sign elsewhere. Congrats to the USF Women's Basketball team who won the AAC Tournament and are in the NCAA Tournament. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:34:20

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Bucs' Chris Godwin Returns For Family, Bucs Add a Punter & Lightning Lose in Carolina

3/12/2025
RIck Stroud and Steve Versnick on Chris Godwin's comments after re-signing with the Buccaneers and why it wasn't all about the money. Plus the Bucs re-sign Anthony Nelson and add punter Riley Dixon, Lightning lose in Carolina as Nikita Kucherov doesn't play in the 3rd period and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:33:52

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Bucs Bring Back Godwin and Bredeson, Add Haason Reddick As Free Agency Begins

3/11/2025
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Buccaneers re-signing wide receiver Chris Godwin and guard Ben Bredeson as well as adding free agent Haason Reddick to help with the pass rush. Plus looking at some signings around the league and another group comes forward looking to purchase the Rays. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:46:02

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Tampa Group Wants To Keep Rays in St. Pete & Lavonte David Re-Signs With Buccaneers

3/10/2025
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Tampa group that wants to keep the Rays in St. Pete with the current stadium deal, Lavonte David re-signs with the Buccaneers for his 14th season and the latest on Chris Godwin's pending free agency. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:43:26