Location:
St. Petersburg, FL
Genres:
Sports & Recreation Podcasts
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
Website:
http://tampabay.com/sports
Episodes
Jason Licht's Pre-Draft Comments on Bucs Plans & Mailbag Questions on Rays Ownership and Stadium
4/11/2025
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on what to read into Jason Licht's pre-draft press conference and we answer your mailbag questions on the Rays stadium, ownership and the game of liar's poker played around the NFL Draft.
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Duration:00:50:32
Caballero's Grand Slam Ends Rays Losing Streak & Lightning Fall In OT Despite Firing 90 Shot Attempts
4/10/2025
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Rays ending their 5-game losing streak as Jose Caballero hit a 1st inning grand slam, the Lightning fall in overtime to the Leafs despite firing 90 shot attempts in the game and Rick has a new appreciation for those who have had ACL surgery.
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Duration:00:36:46
Rays Lose 4-3 To Angels & Lightning Can Move Into 1st Place Tonight
4/9/2025
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Rays 4-3 loss to the Angels that saw the Rays unable to score after getting runners on 3rd base with no outs in the 7th, 8th and 9th innings. Plus the Lightning can move into first place with a win tonight vs. Toronto and the Buccaneers are looking ahead to the NFL Draft to add depth.
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Duration:00:29:57
Gators Win The National Championship & Lightning Beat The Rangers 5-1
4/8/2025
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Florida Gators winning the National Championship over Houston in a game that saw them lead for just a few minutes. Plus the Lightning beat the Rangers 5-1 as the power play goes 3-for-4, the Rays open a 13-game home stand tonight and more.
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Duration:00:36:00
Rays Swept In Texas, Lightning Clinch Playoff Berth & Gators Play in National Championship Tonight
4/7/2025
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Rays being swept in Texas, the Lightning clinch a playoff berth for the 8th straight season, UConn wins the Women's Final Four at Amalie Arena and the Florida Gators are going for the Men's title tonight.
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Duration:00:36:38
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.
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Duration:00:39:21
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.
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Duration:00:45:51
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.
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Duration:00:49:07
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.
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Duration:00:43:17
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.
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Duration:00:46:13
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.
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Duration:00:41:50
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.
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Duration:00:46:06
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.
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Duration:00:35:53
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.
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Duration:00:47:23
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.
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Duration:00:45:05
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.
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Duration:00:39:40
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.
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Duration:00:49:48
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.
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Duration:01:09:20
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.
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Duration:00:37:08
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.
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Duration:00:46:10