The Drive w/TKras

The AL East race is heating up! 🔥

The Tampa Bay Rays have built a lead atop the division, but the New York Yankees aren't going away — and now Aaron Judge is back. Judge has been activated after missing more than three months with a rib stress fracture, giving New York a massive boost at exactly the time the Yankees are trying to chase down Tampa Bay.

It's time to TAKE IT OR LEAVE IT! 🔥

TKras brings eight bold takes into Bucs-Bengals Week 1 and puts them all on the table.

Will Baker Mayfield throw for 300+ yards? Do the Bucs MUST score 30+ points to beat Cincinnati? Can Emeka Egbuka lead Tampa Bay in receiving, and will rookie Rueben Bain Jr. make an immediate impact with a sack in his NFL debut?

Plus, TKras weighs in on Bucky Irving rushing for 100+ yards, Tampa Bay winning the rushing battle, Zyon McCollum's massive challenge against Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins, and whether a Week 1 loss immediately puts Todd Bowles under the microscope.

Agree or disagree? TAKE IT OR LEAVE IT!

The wait is over — NFL football is BACK! 🏴‍☠️

TKras gets you set for Week 1 as the Tampa Bay Buccaneers travel to Cincinnati to take on Joe Burrow and the Bengals at Paycor Stadium.

Can Baker Mayfield and the Bucs offense get off to a fast start? How will Tampa Bay handle Cincinnati's explosive passing attack? And which matchups could decide the season opener?

TKras breaks down everything you need to know before the Bucs kick off the 2026 season in Cincy!

Ronnie Lane joins T-Kras for this week's edition of the Mailbag on The Drive.

Ronnie Lane joins T-Kras for a Happy Hour segment which includes breaking news - Shane McClanahan is heading to the IL.

Bucs rookie Ayden Garnes joins TKras on The Drive for an incredible conversation about his journey to the NFL. From being overlooked and fighting his way to Tampa Bay, to an extraordinary moment when he helped save a life, Garnes has already experienced a remarkable path before playing a single regular-season snap. He also talks about Todd Bowles’ defense, earning his opportunity with the Buccaneers, the expectations for 2026 and what he hopes to bring to Tampa Bay this season.

Bucs fans, it’s time to get REAL with YOU about this team. The 2026 season brings major changes in Tampa Bay, new faces, big expectations and some very real questions. With Baker Mayfield leading the way, a revamped roster, and the Bucs moving forward without longtime franchise cornerstones Mike Evans and Lavonte David, what should fans honestly expect? TKras delivers a straight-up reality check before the season kicks off — no hype, no excuses, just the truth about where the Buccaneers stand and what it will take to make 2026 a success.

College football is officially back — and the drama is already heating up! TKras breaks down the biggest storylines around the sport, the teams facing major pressure, and the games that could set the tone for the season. From Clemson-LSU and Wisconsin-Notre Dame to Miami, USC and the rest of the loaded Week 1 slate, which games and storylines should fans have circled this weekend?

The Buccaneers enter 2026 with a revamped roster, a new-look offense and plenty of expectations surrounding Baker Mayfield and company. TKras takes a closer look at the Bucs’ biggest potential gamechanger — the star who could elevate Tampa Bay, swing close games and make a major impact on the team’s playoff hopes this season. With the regular season right around the corner, is this the player who can take the Bucs to another level?

TKras is joined by Rays President of Baseball Operations Erik Neander to break down the latest surrounding Tampa Bay following Thursday’s 6–0 loss to the Rangers. With the Rays sitting atop the AL East and the postseason race heating up, Neander looks ahead to the weekend series in Texas and what fans should expect from the club as September baseball intensifies.