DAE On Demand

TKras is joined by Tampa Bay Rays President of Baseball Operations Erik Neander to discuss what makes this 2026 Rays team so special. Is this group as good as any team the franchise has ever put together? Neander also shares his perspective on the Rays’ push in the AL East, what has impressed him most about this clubhouse, and some encouraging news on the injury front as Tampa Bay heads down the stretch.

TKras breaks down the Tampa Bay Rays’ push for the AL East crown as they find themselves in the driver’s seat with the season winding down. Can Tampa Bay hold off the New York Yankees and win the division after all? TKras looks at the Rays’ recent run, the biggest storylines down the stretch, and what needs to happen for Tampa Bay to finish on top of the AL East.

TKras previews the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ Week 2 matchup against the Cleveland Browns. Can Baker Mayfield get revenge against his former team after Tampa Bay’s turnover-filled Week 1 loss to Cincinnati? TKras breaks down what Bucs fans need to know heading into Sunday, including the biggest matchups, storylines, keys to the game and what Tampa Bay must do to bounce back.

Nick Wize brings another jam-packed Friday edition of The Nick Wize Show, covering everything from whether Bucs-Browns is truly a must-win game in Week 2 to Baker Mayfield’s Cleveland redemption opportunity, Tampa Bay’s keys to victory and Nick & Tim’s predictions. Florida WR Vernell Brown III joins the show to discuss his first career TD, breaking a Gators return record, his connection with Aaron Philo and the Auburn matchup, while Nick’s Picks tackles a full slate of college football and NFL games. The guys also debate whether the Rays have already won the AL East, whether fans are brave enough to say it, the possibility of a World Series Game 7 at the Trop vs. a USF game, Junior Caminero’s record-setting 40-second home-run trot, and some wild Lane Kiffin-Ole Miss odds.

Nick Wize wraps up the show by marveling at Junior Caminero taking 40 seconds to circle the bases on his walk-off home run against Oakland—the longest home-run trot of the Statcast era. Nick then turns to Bucs-Browns, breaking down what Tampa Bay needs to improve and watch for before predicting a 31-21 Bucs win behind Bucky Irving. Tim expects Baker Mayfield to throw for 300-plus yards and four touchdowns in a clean performance. Plus, the guys debate whether Cleveland makes this a true “must-win” game and discuss some wild Lane Kiffin vs. Ole Miss odds.

Nick Wize and Tim put their football knowledge to the test with another edition of Nick’s Picks. The guys debate whether the lines are set correctly across nine college football and NFL matchups, including LSU-Ole Miss, Florida-Auburn, FSU-Alabama, Saints-Ravens, Panthers-Falcons and Giants-Rams. They analyze the matchups, discuss the key stats and storylines, and reveal their picks for the weekend.

Nick Wize goes through the biggest questions surrounding Bucs-Browns, starting with Baker Mayfield’s return to the organization that drafted him and chose another quarterback over him. Is Baker looking for revenge—or simply trying to prove something to himself after Week 1? Nick also asks whether Tampa Bay’s defensive line can finally produce, whether Tristan Wirfs can bounce back, and if Deshaun Watson could find himself on the bench for Shedeur Sanders

Nick Wize answers a listener’s question about choosing between the USF game and a potential World Series Game 7 at the Trop before returning to the Rays’ AL East race. Tampa Bay fans continue to call in with their thoughts on whether the division is already locked up. While most listeners are confident enough to say the Rays have done it, others refuse to utter the words until the champagne is actually flowing.

Nick Wize asks the question every Rays fan is thinking but may be afraid to say out loud: Have the Rays already won the AL East, or are you worried about jinxing it? Tampa Bay is up five games on the Yankees with five games remaining, including four against New York, and Nick explains why he feels comfortable declaring the division over. Listeners weigh in, including one caller who claims DICK’S Sporting Goods is already selling Rays AL East championship shirts.

Vernell Brown III joins Nick Wize to discuss his emergence as one of Florida’s key playmakers. Nick admits he couldn’t believe Vernell hadn’t scored a touchdown last season before asking about his first career TD, how the game has changed for him, and the surprising moment he learned he had broken a Florida return record. Vernell also discusses his connection with Aaron Philo and looks ahead to the challenge Auburn presents.