The Drive w/TKras

TKras takes calls during public comment ahead of the Tampa City Council’s pending Rays stadium vote, hearing a variety of interesting perspectives on the proposed project. Tom explains why he has long advocated for the Rays to play on the Tampa side of the bridge and makes the case that the proposed location could be the perfect spot to maximize attendance and bring more fans to Rays games.

A BIG show covering the latest headlines surrounding the Tampa Bay Bucs and Rays! TKras breaks down the latest injury news on rookie star Rueben Bain Jr. and what it could mean heading into Week 1, plus the Bucs' final preseason matchup against Jacksonville and which key players could see the field. On the Rays side, Freddy Peralta delivered his best performance in a Tampa Bay uniform as the Rays shut out the Tigers 3-0, raising plenty of excitement about what his emergence could mean down the stretch. TKras also dives into the HUGE developments surrounding the Rays' stadium future and why this week's critical votes could shape the franchise for decades. Plus, Chris Mathis puts TKras to the test with a loaded Bucs & Rays Would You Rather challenge featuring Baker Mayfield, Bucky Irving, Emeka Egbuka, Junior Caminero, Drew Rasmussen and more!

Chris Mathis has a loaded Would You Rather challenge for TKras! From Baker Mayfield's passing yards and Bucky Irving's rushing total to Bucs prime-time wins and Rays stars Junior Caminero and Drew Rasmussen, these questions force TKras to make some TOUGH choices!

It's the final preseason game, and the Bucs have some important decisions to make! Will any key players suit up against the Jaguars? What about rookie star Rueben Bain Jr.? TKras has the latest on Tampa Bay's plans for Friday night.

BIG injury update out of Bucs camp! Rueben Bain Jr. suffered a shoulder injury ahead of Tampa Bay's preseason finale. TKras tells you what happened, how serious it appears to be and whether Bain should be ready for Week 1.

The future of the Tampa Bay Rays is reaching a HUGE moment! With critical votes coming Thursday and Friday, the stadium deal could determine where this franchise calls home for decades to come. TKras has the latest—and explains why fans need to MAKE A DIFFERENCE and BE THERE!

THAT'S the Freddy Peralta the Rays were hoping for! Peralta dominated Detroit as Tampa Bay picked up a massive 3-0 win. TKras breaks down the performance and why this could be a major turning point for the Rays heading down the stretch.

Chris Mathis puts TKras on the spot with a rapid-fire round of Fill in the Blank covering the biggest questions facing the Buccaneers and Rays.

Who is the most important player to keep healthy for a Rays postseason run? Is Drew Rasmussen now Tampa Bay’s most reliable pitcher? What’s the biggest concern heading into September, and who deserves the most credit if the Rays win the AL East?

Then it’s on to the Bucs: Has Jalon Daniels earned the QB2 job? What’s Tampa Bay’s biggest concern heading into Week 1? Who is the biggest breakout candidate, how many sacks will Rueben Bain Jr. finish with, and just how good can this team be in 2026?

NFL Media’s Trevor Sikkema joins TKras to break down one of the biggest questions surrounding the Buccaneers: Who should be QB2 behind Baker Mayfield?

Sikkema weighs in on Jalon Daniels’ impressive preseason, whether the undrafted quarterback has done enough to win the job, and the biggest reasons Daniels went undrafted in the first place.

Plus, the conversation turns to Baker Mayfield’s future. Will the Bucs get a new deal done with their starting quarterback this offseason, and what could that mean for Tampa Bay’s long-term plans at the position?

Rays pitcher Bryan Baker joins TKras on The Drive following Tampa Bay’s big win over the Tigers. Baker breaks down what went right in the victory, what the Rays need to carry into tonight’s matchup, and how the team is approaching the stretch run as the season progresses.

Baker also talks about the Rays getting back in the swing of things, building confidence at the plate and finding the consistency they’ll need as Tampa Bay pushes toward the postseason.