DAE On Demand

It’s time for Would You Rather! We’ve got BIG decisions for the Rays as they prepare for October — would you rather have Freddy Peralta or Nick Martinez start Game 2? Brody Hopkins or Garrett Cleavinger on the ALDS roster? And would you rather face the Yankees or Red Sox? Plus, it’s all about the Bucs ahead of Sunday’s critical matchup with the Vikings: 30+ points or holding Minnesota under 20? Baker Mayfield or Rueben Bain Jr. having their best game? A 50/50 Bucky Irving-Kenny Gainwell split or 65/35 Bucky? More deep shots or a heavier rushing attack? And Alex Anzalone or Graham Barton stepping up? You decide!

Florida sits at No. 21, but Tim Barnard dives into whether the AP Poll is actually capturing how good the Gators and the SEC really are. With the SEC dominating its early-season matchups against the Big Ten, questions emerge about conference depth, how the College Football Playoff should evaluate 2- and 3-loss SEC teams, and whether Florida deserves to climb the rankings. Tim also breaks down the teams ranked ahead of the Gators, checks the Swamp Meter, evaluates the stock of Aaron Philo and Florida’s defense, reacts to a wild weekend around the SEC, and looks ahead to Friday night’s showdown with No. 4 Ole Miss.

Evan Closky of WTSP joins TKras to break down the reality facing the Buccaneers after an 0-2 start. What is actually going wrong in Tampa Bay, what can be fixed, and what needs to change before Sunday’s critical matchup with the Vikings? Plus, the Rays have officially won the AL East — so just how far can this Tampa Bay team go in October? TKras and Closky tackle the biggest questions surrounding Tampa Bay’s two major pro sports teams.

Todd Bowles continues to stand behind veteran linebacker Alex Anzalone, who has faced plenty of scrutiny through the Bucs’ 0-2 start. TKras weighs in on Anzalone’s play, Bowles’ confidence in his veteran linebacker and whether Tampa Bay needs to make adjustments before Sunday’s critical matchup with the Vikings. From tackling and communication to the overall defensive approach, what changes need to happen NOW for the Bucs to get their season back on track?

TKras is joined by Rays outfielder Richie Palacios following Tampa Bay’s 6-1 victory over the Yankees in New York to clinch the AL East. The Rays secured their fifth division title and home-field advantage throughout the American League playoffs after a dominant night from Drew Rasmussen and a big offensive performance. Palacios gives TKras the inside perspective on the clubhouse celebration, beating the Yankees to clinch the division, and what this Rays team is thinking about now as the focus turns toward October.

TKras is joined by Tampa Bay Times Rays reporter Marc Topkin to break down Tampa Bay winning the AL East after a 6-1 victory over the Yankees at Yankee Stadium. The Rays have secured their fifth division title and the American League’s No. 1 seed, but now the real work begins. What does this mean for the rotation? How does the offense stack up heading into October? And what does Tampa Bay need to do to turn a fantastic regular season into a deep playoff run? TKras and Topkin dive into it all.

TKras breaks down the Buccaneers’ 0-2 start following the frustrating loss to the Cleveland Browns and looks ahead to Sunday’s massive matchup with the Vikings. What has to change for Tampa Bay to turn its season around, and how much pressure is on Todd Bowles and the Bucs to get things right? Plus, major NFL injury news around the league as the Giants deal with a potentially season-altering injury to quarterback Jaxson Dart.

TKras breaks down the Buccaneers’ 0-2 start and the massive matchup against the Vikings coming Sunday in Tampa. With the season already at a critical point, what needs to change for Tampa Bay to finally turn things around? From Baker Mayfield and the offense to Todd Bowles and the defense, TKras examines the biggest questions facing the Bucs — and whether this team can get back on track before it’s too late.

TKras celebrates the Tampa Bay Rays winning the AL East after a 6-1 victory over the Yankees in the Bronx! Tampa Bay has officially claimed its fifth division title, but the celebration is only the beginning. Now, the focus shifts to October — the rotation, the offense, Junior Caminero, Yandy Díaz and the biggest questions facing the Rays as they prepare for the postseason. What does this team need to do to turn an incredible regular season into a deep playoff run?

Nick Wize celebrates the Rays officially becoming AL East champions at Yankee Stadium in their new gray uniforms before debating what a successful playoff run actually looks like, taking calls and texts from fans who aren't all ready to set the bar at the World Series. Nick and Tim relive the clincher, including Jazz Chisholm's failed attempt to cover first on Tampa's bunt attempt and the Taylor Walls play that survived a Yankees challenge, while one fan admits he needs to eat crow for doubting the Rays earlier this season. Nick also revisits the premature AL East championship shirts at DICK'S Sporting Goods, examines the historical numbers surrounding MLB teams with postseason byes, and hears from the fan who bought his Rays championship shirt early as an act of "manifestation." Plus, Buccaneers radio voice Tony Castricone joins Nick to break down the bizarre Browns rain delay, the final Emeka Egbuka play, Minnesota preview and defensive-line concerns, before Chris Mathis returns for another round of Football Tickets Price Is Right against Tim.