Sports Day Tampa Bay

The Rays thump the Nationals 11-0 on Monday behind 7 shutout innings from Blake Snell, a Kevin Kiermaier Grand Slam and Wilson Ramos' 2 home runs, Lightning make qualifying offers to 4 players, USF AD search nearing a conclusion, no news on Jameis Winston's possible suspension, and part 1 of Rick Stroud's chat with Rays play-by-play guy Andy Freed about how he fell in love with baseball at age 8 and knew from that point on he wanted to call baseball games.

Tom Jones joins us to talk about Bucs Jameis Winston's reported 3-game suspension from the NFL as info from another witness has come out saying Winston was in the Uber by himself and was unruly that evening, the Rays sweep the best team in baseball including a walk-off 12th inning home run by Jake Bauers, the Lightning are 1 of 5 teams talking to free agent to be John Tavares about his future, and USF could name a new AD this week, Today's show is presented by Continental Wholesale Diamonds at http://continentalwholesalediamonds.com

The Bucs Jameis Winston will be suspended by the NFL for 3 games according to reports and that number could go up if he doesn't meet certain criteria. Rick Stroud has the latest including that this is not a suspension for a failure to report the incident, he does not expect Winston to appeal this suspension, what do the Bucs do going forward to start the season, Tom Jones column about getting rid of Winston, and more. Today's show is presented by Continental Wholesale Diamonds at http://continentalwholesalediamonds.com

Who might the Rays trade next, when will we know if Jameis Winston will be suspended, why hasn't Desean Jackson been more productive for the Bucs and will the Lightning make any big moves this offseason. Rick Stroud answers these questions and more on our mailbag episode of Sports Day Tampa Bay.

Tom Jones joins Rick Stroud to discuss Kevin Kiermaier's return to the Rays, Victor Hedman should win the Norris Trophy for best defenseman, Bucs expectations for this year after mini-camp and Barry Trotz's next coaching job.

The Rays Blow a 4-0 lead in Houston and lose on a walk-off to the Astros to open their 3-game series. It's the 19th 1-run loss for the Rays this season as they continue to struggle in close games but reinforcements are on the way as Kevin Kiermaier will be activated on Tuesday night. Plus we heard from Bucs QB Jameis Winston last week about this season's expectations and more and Capitals coach Barry Trotz resigns leaving him as a free agent coach.

The Rays lose 3 of 4 in New York as they can't figure out the Yankees pitching, the activated Adeiny Hechavarria on Sunday and moved Willy Adames to 2nd base for the day and Hechavarria was one of the stars in Sunday's win. Plus golf is outraged at Phil Mickelson at the US Open as he takes a 2-stroke penalty to avoid having his ball roll down the hill, the Bucs OJ Howard could be ready for a breakout season and some upsets at the World Cup. Today's episode is presented by Continental Wholesale Diamonds at http://continentalwholesalediamonds.com

The Bucs wrapped up mini-camp as Gerald McCoy sounded off on the Bucs getting help for him, coach Buckner yelling at him and advice for the young guys who now have 5 weeks off before training camp. Plus the Rays lose another 1-run game and once again they run themselves out of opportunities to score, the US Open is a struggle to find birdies, Kellen Winslow Jr. is in trouble with allegations of rape and kidnapping, and the World Cup has begun. Today's podcast is presented by Continental Wholesale Diamonds at http://continentalwholesalediamonds.com

The Bucs are having more fun at mini-camp this year and there is a reason why as Rick Stroud discusses on today's podcast. You'll hear from LB Lavonte David about this year's team and how they bought into their own hype last year, plus the Rays sweep the Blue Jays after a 1-0 win on Wednesday that featured a Matt Duffy walkoff single, the World Cup begins today and the US will host the event in 2026, the US Open gets underway today and the Lightning traded goalie Peter Budaj back to the Kings.

Jason Pierre-Paul has arrived at Bucs mini-camp after missing all 10 OTAs in his first season with the team and he discusses why he missed them, what he expects to get out of mini-camp and the upcoming season. Plus Rick Stroud gives his takes on the first day of mini-camp, the Rays win again over the Blue Jays using 6 pitchers in the victory and thoughts on a high school pitcher consoling his best friend after beating him for the state championship.

The Rays have called up Willy Adames again and this time it might be for good as he and Jake Bauers have a big night in an 8-4 win over the Blue Jays. Tom Jones joins Rick Stroud to discuss the young Rays, Bucs mini-camp this week, and whether the Golden State Warriors would be treated the same way Alex Ovechkin is if they publicly celebrated winning the NBA title in the same manner.

The Rays lose again on Sunday and it was yet another base running blunder that costs them a shot at making a comeback, the Bucs begin mandatory mini-camp this week so the entire roster should be in attendance, the Warriors sweep the Cavs to win the NBA title, Alex Ovechkin is have a lot of fun with the Stanley Cup and Justify becomes the 13th Triple Crown winner in 150 years. Today's podcast is presented by Continental Wholesale Diamonds.

The Washington Capitals win their first Stanley Cup but what could've been for the Lightning who led the Caps 3-2 in their series. Plus the Rays lose their 7th in a row but Jake Bauers made his MLB debut, Bucs DL Coach Brentson Buckner gave Gerald McCoy an earful for jumping offsides at OTAs, ESPN's Booger McFarland gives his thoughts on Jameis Winston, and Terrell Owens won't show up for his Hall of Fame induction.

The Rays lose for the 6th straight time but they are finally calling up prized prospect Jake Bauers to make his major league debut. Plus Rick clarifies why he thinks Jameis Winston will be suspended and it has nothing to do with whether he is guilty or not and Booger McFarland gives his thoughts on steak and the National Anthem.

It's our weekly mailbag including questions about a possible Jameis Winston suspension, is there doubt about Winston as a QB, do the Rays have a systematic problem with Tommy John surgerys now, what moves might the Lightning make to improve next year and Rick's thoughts on the President and the Philadelphia Eagles not getting together to celebrate their Super Bowl win.