Sports Day Tampa Bay
Sports & Recreation Podcasts
Join award-winning journalist Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times and co-host Steve Versnick every weekday as they dive deep into the biggest stories in Tampa Bay sports. From the Buccaneers and Rays to the Lightning, USF, and more — they go beyond the...
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St. Petersburg, FL
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Sports & Recreation Podcasts
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Join award-winning journalist Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times and co-host Steve Versnick every weekday as they dive deep into the biggest stories in Tampa Bay sports. From the Buccaneers and Rays to the Lightning, USF, and more — they go beyond the headlines to give you the insight you can't find anywhere else. It’s the ultimate insider’s guide to Tampa Bay sports. New episodes drop every weekday morning in your favorite podcast app. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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@SportsDayTB
Language:
English
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813-360-1530
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http://tampabay.com/sports
Episodes
Rays Lose 2 Straight Walk-Offs, Wander Franco Guilty Again Plus Bucs OTAs, Is Emeka Egbuka Ready To Be The Guy?
5/26/2026
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Rays losing back-to-back games by walkoff home runs as the offense is struggling early in games and the defensive and baserunning gaffes cost them. Plus the Bucs have OTAs this week as Emeka Egbuka is looking to take the next step so is he ready to be the guy with Mike Evans departing? Plus Wander Franco found guilty again in the Dominican Republic.
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Duration:00:46:31
Rays MOU Approved by Tampa City Council in Narrow Vote & Rays at Yankees This Weekend
5/22/2026
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Rays MOU being approved by the Tampa City Council by a close 4-3 vote. There is still work to be done before a final deal can be reached. Plus the Rays have a big series against the Yankees this weekend as they enter 4.5 games ahead of New York.
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Duration:00:41:06
Rays Rally To Sweep The Orioles, Hillsborough County Approves Stadium MOU & Wander Franco Verdict Coming Next Week
5/21/2026
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Rays 3-game sweep of the Orioles as they come from 2 runs down in the 8th inning to win by 2. Also good news for Yandy Diaz as x-rays were negative on his hands after being hit by a pitch on Tuesday, Hillsborough County approves the non-binding MOU by a 5-2 votes and the verdict on the re-trial of Wander Franco is expected next week.
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Duration:00:38:15
Rays Win Again But Yandy Diaz Hit In Hand, Stadium Votes This Week & Bucs Coaches Rave About Rueben Bain Jr.
5/20/2026
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Rays winning ways as they've taken the first 2 games from the Orioles but there is injury concerns with Yandy Diaz who was hit in both hands on Tuesday night. The Rays Stadium MOU has votes this week in Hillsborough County and with the City of Tampa and the Bucs defensive coaches spoke and they really like Rueben Bain Jr.
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Duration:00:56:04
BUCS MAILBAG: OC Zac Robinson's Future, 2026 Schedule & Expectations For This Season
5/19/2026
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick answer your Tampa Bay Buccaneers mailbag questions 100% correct or your money back. They discuss if new Offensive Coordinator Zac Robinson could be hired away as a head coach after this season, the Bucs schedule and what is the realistic expectation for this team.
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Duration:00:40:40
Rays First AL Team to 30 Wins & Bucky Irving Still RB1 for Bucs
5/18/2026
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Tampa Bay Rays taking 2-of-3 from the Marlins over the weekend. They saw their 11-game home win streak snapped but they are the first American League team to 30 wins this year. Plus Bucs running back Bucky Irving will be RB1 again and if he can stay healthy, he should have a big year.
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Duration:00:32:56
Bucs Schedule Released and It's Very Favorable Plus County Release MOU with Rays
5/15/2026
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Buccaneers schedule which couldn't be more favorable for them in terms of road trips, cold weather games and having a bye in week 10. Plus Hillsborough County released a nonbinding memorandum of understanding with the Rays for a new stadium and it's about $100 million less than the Rays proposal.
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Duration:00:47:12
Rays Lose After Walking 10 Jays, Baker Mayfield On 'Quarterback' & NFL Schedule Out Tonight
5/14/2026
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Rays extra inning loss to the Blue Jays after walking 10 batters and giving up a walk-off grand slam. Plus the NFL schedule comes out tonight and the Bucs don't have get an international game this season. Baker Mayfield is one of 4 quarterbacks featured in season 3 of Netflix's series Quarterback.
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Duration:00:33:05
McClanahan 5 More Shutout Innings as Rays Hold On & More On Bucs Draft Picks
5/13/2026
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Rays 7-6 extra inning win in Toronto that saw Shane McClanahan throw 5 shutout innings, the Rays blow a 5-run lead but find a way to win. Plus Rick was behind the scenes at the Bucs learning about their draft picks and how everything came together for the team. Plus the Bucs still in play for an international game this season and Tom Moore going back to Iowa.
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Duration:00:42:23
Rays Now 27-13 Through 40 Games & Could Bucs Have International Game As Schedule Releases Thursday
5/12/2026
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Rays 8-5 win over the Blue Jays as they move 2 games ahead of the Yankees at the quarter-pole of the season. Chandler Simpson continues to be a terror on the bases as the offense manufactures runs night in and night out. Plus the Bucs are preparing for the NHL Schedule release on Thursday night as the first few national games have been released.
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Duration:00:42:59
Can Rays Sustain This Pace & Reuben Bain Jr. and Ted Hurst Stand Out at Bucs Minicamp
5/11/2026
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Rays taking 2-of-3 from the Red Sox and they now have the best record in the American League, and 2nd best in baseball. Can the Rays sustain this run? Plus the Bucs rookie minicamp had 2 standouts, Rueben Bain Jr. and Ted Hurst.
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Duration:00:39:29
Rays Win 7th Straight As Caminero Goes Yard, Bucs Rookie Minicamp Open with Most Draft Picks Signed
5/8/2026
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Tampa Bay Rays 8-4 win at Boston to make it 7 straight wins. It was their first ESPN exclusive broadcast in nearly 5 years as Yandy Diaz gets his 1,000th hit, Chandler Simpson with a big 2-run double and Junior Caminero launches one over the centerfield wall. Plus Bus rookies minicamp starts today as most of the Bucs draft picks have signed, a mailbag question on Gavin Lux and bets memories covering teams.
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Duration:00:32:04
Rays Win 7th Straight Game, Jameis Winston Reporting on World Cup & Mailbag on Super Bowls in Tampa Bay
5/7/2026
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Tampa Bay Rays winning their 7th straight game, their 10th straight at home and the 13th straight game they have allowed 3 or fewer runs. Plus Jameis Winston to be a correspondent for Fox during the World Cup and a mailbag question about future Super Bowls at Raymond James Stadium.
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Duration:00:30:24
Victor Hedman on Mental Health Leave, Rays Rally Again & Bucs' Emeka Egbuka On WR Room
5/6/2026
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Tampa Bay Lightning's exit interviews including Victor Hedman who spoke about taking a leave for mental health. Plus Andrei Vasilevskiy says they didn't score enough and Darren Raddysh sounded like he leaving as a free agent. Plus the Tampa Bay Rays rally again to beat the Blue Jays, thought on Yankees' announcer John Sterling's passing and Emeka Egbuka helping the military with hurricane supplies and talking about the Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver room.
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Duration:00:36:23
Should The Lightning Consider Trading Nikita Kucherov and Firing Jon Cooper?
5/5/2026
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on more reaction to the Tampa Bay Lightning's first-round exit from the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the 4th straight year. They discuss John Romano's column on if the Lightning should consider trading Nikita Kucherov and they answer a mailbag question if Julien BriseBois should fire Head Coach Jon Cooper. Plus the Rays beat the Blue Jays 5-1.
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Duration:00:40:08
Lightning Season Ends With 2-1 Loss in Game 7 & Rays Sweep The Giants
5/4/2026
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Tampa Bay Lightning's 2-1 loss in Game 7 to end their season in the 1st round for the 4th straight season. The Bolts held the Canadiens to just 9 shots on net but 2 bounces went their way and the Lightning only managed to score 1 goal. Every game in the series was decided by 1 goal. Plus the Rays sweep the Giants as they are 9 games above .500
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Duration:00:32:21
Lightning Face Elimination Tonight in Game 6 Plus Mailbag on Chris Braswell and Bucs Culture
5/1/2026
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Tampa Bay Lightning's Game 6 tonight in Montreal where it is "Win and Go Home" for the Bolts who are looking to force Game 7. Plus your mailbag questions on changes the Lightning should make if they lose in the first round again, could Chris Braswell move to Inside Linebacker and the Bucs culture.
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Duration:00:38:20
Lightning Lose Game 5, Face Elimination Game on Friday Plus Rays Lose in Cleveland But Win Series
4/30/2026
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Tampa Bay Lightning's 3-2 loss to the Montreal Canadiens in Game 5 of theif first round series. The Lightning are now on the verge of elimination with Game 6 on Friday night in Montreal. Plus the Rays lose to the Guardians 3-1 but still take the series.
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Duration:00:35:52
Rays Win 6th Straight, Lightning Host Game 5 Tonight & Bucs GM Jason Licht Wants To Keep Baker Mayfield
4/29/2026
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Rays 6-game win streak as they beat the Guardians 1-0 behind 7 shutout innings from Nick Martinez. Junior Caminero left the game with a jaw contusion after being hit by a foul ball. The Lightning host the Canadiens tonight for Game 5, Nikita Kucherov is a Lindsay Award Finalist and Bucs GM Jason Licht says they don't won't Baker Mayfield to play for any other team as he enters the last season of his contract.
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Duration:00:43:28
Bucs Pick Up Kancey's Option, Bain Jr. and Trotter is New Foundation for the Defense & Rays Beat Guardians
4/28/2026
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Buccaneers picking up Calijah Kancey's 5th year option and how Rueben Bain Jr. and Josiah Trotter could be the foundation for the defense for years to come. Plus the Rays beat the Guardians to go 12-1 against the American League and the Orlando Magic take a 3-games-to-1 lead over the number 1 seed Detroit Pistons.
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Duration:00:32:53