Sports Day Tampa Bay

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Tampa Bay Rays as they've won 6 straight games after beating the Mariners 4-1 on Sunday. They have a 5.5 game lead on Yankees with 45 games to play. Plus the Bucs are heading to New York today to hold joint practices with the Jets this week before their preseason game on Friday night. Plus the NFL Hall of Fame inductions were this weekend and Rick was there.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick with the latest on Vita Vea's hold-in with the Buccaneers as he wants a new contract. Plus the Rays sweep the Rockies as Junior Caminero goes deep again and new reliever Tyler Wells strikes out 4 batters in his Rays debut.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers night practice that was without Vita Vea. His people say a trade is most likely as negotiations aren't going well. Plus the Rays new catcher Liam Hicks hits a grand slam in his 2nd at bat with the team but Freddy Peralta struggles in Colorado.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Rays Trade Deadline moves as they acquire SP Freddy Peralta, C Liam Hicks, RP Tyler Wells and trade Hunter Feduccia. Plus the Bucs move Monday's practice indoors after heavy rains come through for their first practice in pads.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick with the latest on the Buccaneers Training Camp including ownerships feelings about Baker Mayfield's contract comments last week, Vita Vea's hold-in and standout players so far. Plus the Rays goes 6-3 on the home stand despite scoring less than 3 runs a game. Plus they added a starting pitcher as they trade for Freddy Peralta from the Mets.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on Baker Mayfield's comments regarding his lack of contract extension with the Buccaneers. He said he felt 'disrespected' and 'undervalued' while being dissappointed team wouldn't give him more than a 2-year deal for a franchise quarterback. Plus the Rays beat the Rangers as Cedric Mullins hits the game-winning home run and Tampa Bay is now 3.5 games ahead of the Yankees with the Trade Deadline approaching on Monday.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Buccaneers first day of Training Camp as Tristan Wirfs and Vita Vea didn't participate after 'tweaking' something on Tuesday. How does Vita Vea's trade request and Baker Mayfield's contract status impact the team this year. Plus the Rays beat the Rangers 3-0 despite only getting 3 hits.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield reporting to Training Camp without a new contract. He will play this season under his old deal and then become a free agent in March. Add that with Vita Vea's trade request and is there trouble for the Bucs this season. The Rays lose 4-1 to the Texas Rangers, their lead in the AL East is now 1.5 games with 5 games to go before the trade deadline.