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Today’s word of the day is ‘Not Messi’ng Around’ as in Messi as in MLS as in is he good or bad for the league? He’s run wild. Scores in every game. Social media exploded. But he met the media and said some things about the MLS and US Soccer and was he being truthful? (15:00) Sports owners are all making real estate plays. That’s what’s been happening. Always has. Let me explain what the Carolina Hurricanes are doing as all other teams are doing with new stadiums. (19:20) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me about who does the investigations for MLB. Interesting. (29:40) Review: Prisoner’s Daughter. (33:50) How much money is Ohtani going to get? How can you get to that number? Who can calculate his worth? (45:00) NPPOD

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Today’s word of the day is ‘O’Captain, My Captain!” as in Derek Jeter as in Don Mattingly as in Babe Ruth as in Lou Gehrig as in Aaron Judge. The New York Yankees have fallen apart. Last in the AL East. Under .500 and in danger of having its worst season in almost 30 years. (14:30) Marcus Stroman wanted an extension from the Cubs. He didn’t get it. Now he’s hurt. Oh boy. (25:10) Review: King of Clones. (33:45) We have an update to the Michael Oher story. The Tuohy family has responded with claims that Oher is attempting a shakedown. This has gotten ugly. (49:45) NPPOD. (41:10) The Kansas City Royals need a new stadium. Here we go again! Welcome to the cycle!

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Today’s word of the day is ‘bad timing’ as in not great as in coincidence as in bad luck as in snowball as in the Tampa Bay Rays are in trouble. Not just the Wander Franco situation, but the pitching staff. Tommy John might be a player on the team because of all the elbow injuries. (17:15) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me about signing younger players to longterm deals versus signing older players to longterm deals. (26:20) Review: Heart of Stone. (29:20) Angel Hernandez has lost his lawsuit appeal against MLB. He was suing the league over discrimination. (36:20) NPPOD. (40:00) We have an update to the update to the update to the update on the Oakland Athletics!

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Today’s word of the day is ‘blindsided’ as in didn’t see it coming as in tricked as in hoodwinked as in led astray as in Michael Oher is alleging that he was not adopted by a family, but instead got Britney’d. What is happening? Why is this coming out now? (14:15) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me about the restricted list in MLB and what the latest update is on Wander Franco. (25:55) Review: The Thief Collector. (30:00) Justin Verlander had to respond to criticism from anonymous Mets calling him a diva and detached from his teammates while in New York. Why is this coming out? (36:14) NPPOD. (39:45) It’s the Messi Effect. He has taken over MLS. He was taken over stadiums. But is everyone happy about it? (44:50) The alleged Neymar contract with Saudi Arabia is a doozy. One of the biggest contracts ever.

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Today’s word of the day is ‘allegations’ as in investigation as in MLB and the Rays have a problem with their star Wander Franco. Serious allegations were brought to light during the game yesterday and it’s all weird. Scheduled day off? Hat giveaway? Leaving during the game? (11:45) James Harden is done with the Sixers. It’s over. They ended trade talks, but Harden said nope. He wants out and took to a mic in China and sounded off on Daryl Morey. (24:35) Review: Hijack. (29:10) What happened with the Orioles and broadcaster Kevin Brown? Took another strange turn. (37:30) NPPOD. (38:40) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me about the Brewers stadium situation and what will happen with the team. What about the Orioles?

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Today’s word of the day is ‘give up’ as in surrender as in no mas as in Juan Soto and the San Diego Padres have a problem. The young superstar is tired of the losing. In danger of missing the postseason? Yes. In danger of losing Soto? Yes. (11:45) We have an update on the Athletics situation. Kind of. Athletics president Dave Kaval spoke with the media over night. What did he have to say? (29:55) Review: The Beanie Bubble. (36:30) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me about former players being named managers and what the expectations are when they are hired. (41:30) Marlins/Yankees 20 years later… (46:30) NPPOD

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Today’s word of the day is ‘dividends’ as in trade as in grade the trade as in Michael Lorenzen has thrown a no-hitter in his 2nd start with the Phillies. Was the trade worth it!? You betcha! (8:20) Did the White Sox leave Keynan Middleton’s name off the board last night on purpose? Let’s investigate! (15:55) NPPOD (17:55) Northwestern is a mess. An absolute mess. Removing the coach has done nothing to help change the culture. (28:00) Review: The Out-Laws. (30:55) What is the latest update on the Buffalo Bills stadium? Here’s what’s happening and what you should know. (39:45) Ron Rivera has walked back his comments on Eric Bieniemy. Took a day. Why even speak? Think first! (44:00) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me about Daniel Jones and the hate he gets. How do organizations drown out the noise?

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Today’s word of the day is ‘we’re back’ as in back as in here as in returned as in vacation as in look at us! (6:20) Astros Framber Valdez throws a no-hitter! How cool! First left in Houston history to get that done. What else did they do? Landed Justin Verlander! (10:20) It’s time for the GM Round Up! What did the executives have to say post-Trade Deadline? Brian Cashman, hello! Billy Eppler, hello! A.J. Preller, hello! Mike Elias, hello! (30:20) Review: Platonic. (33:45) What is going on with running backs? Saquon didn’t get his deal. Jonathan Taylor didn’t get a deal. Colts owner Jim Irsay said oh well! (45:14) NPPOD

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Today’s word of the day is ‘divest’ as in Barstool as in ESPN as in PENN Entertainment as in gambling as in sportsbooks as in blockbuster deals. ESPN Bet is here and Barstool Sportsbook is no more. ESPN’s new $2B deal with PENN will see a new sportsbook enter the market. Why now? (28:55) Review: You Hurt My Feelings. (33:40) We have more Commanders drama. It never ends with that team! (41:00) The Atlanta Braves are built different. The team has 4 players (Acuna, Allies, Olson, Riley) that have played in the team’s first 111 games. And they are great. And they keep winning. (44:50) NPPOD

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Today’s word of the day is ‘egregious’ as in bad as in bad PR as in bad ownership as in the Baltimore Orioles just love the bad. What happened? The Orioles quietly suspended a broadcaster for giving game notes. That’s it. Huh!? (15:55) We have the suspension report from the White Sox-Guardians brawl. Tim Anderson got more games and lost the fight! What else is happening in the White Sox clubhouse? We’ve got the front office against the players. (27:50) Review: The Lincoln Lawyer. (31:20) The Pac-12 became the Pac-9 and then overnight became the Pac-4. Is the league done? Where has the NCAA been throughout all of this? (40:20) NPPOD. (45:30) Wait to see update

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Today’s word of the day is ‘brawl’ as in fight as in punch as in Tim Anderson as in Jose Ramirez as in knockout. What happened? Should it have happened? What happens next? Just take a look at the White Sox clubhouse for answers on how bad things have gone. (16:10) Are the Angels cursed? They have to be. Buyers at the deadline and still can’t win. Shohei Ohtani on fire… still can’t win. (27:00) Review: 65. (30:10) The USWNT had its earliest exit from the World Cup ever. After the loss… the hate was strong from the critics. But was it about soccer? Nope. (38:55) NPPOD. (41:55) The Pac-12 is dead. It was ended overnight. What was supposed to be a new media rights deal ended with 4 schools remaining. The Big Ten is now 18. The Big 12 is now 16. 

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Today’s word of the day is ‘cognitive impairment’ as in concussion as in brain injury as in Anthony Rizzo is on the IL. What happened? The Yankees say it’s from a hit to the head in May! What? (13:20) LEt’s update what happened with Domingo German. It’s just all bad for the Yankees. (18:45) The Orlando Magic find themselves in a weird spot. The NBPA released a statement after it was uncovered the team gave Ron DeSantis a donation. (32:30) Review: The Crowded Room. (37:00) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? (44:45) NPPOD

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Today’s word of the day is ‘poach’ as in poachers as in stealing as in snaking as in college football as in the Pac-12 is crumbling. What is happening with college athletics!? The Big Ten is looking to steal more schools. The Big 12 stole Colorado. Florida State wants out of the ACC! (16:15) Mets owner Steve Cohen had to meet the media. He flew to Kansas City to that. What does the future of the Mets look like? Are they punting on 2024? (27:10) Review: Happiness for Beginners. (32:30) Domingo German has been added to the restricted list. His career may be over. (40:10) NPPOD. (42:20) The gambling problems are getting worse. Look at what’s happening in Iowa!

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Today’s word of the day is ‘trade deadline’ as in trades in you’re gone as in you’re staying as in you’re packed up and out the door! What happened during the MLB Trade Deadline? (5:30) The New York Mets are selling. They are kicking everyone out the club. Scherzer gone. Verlander gone. Pham gone. Robertson gone. (23:20) What is the No-Trade Clause? How do players use it? Why would someone not go to a contender? (27:20) The St. Louis Cardinals sold. Flaherty sold. Hicks sold. Montgomery sold. DeJong sold. (29:30) What did the Yankees do? Nothing. Made one trade at the deadline. That’s it. What did Chaim Bloom say about the Red Sox? ( 37:55) Shohei Ohtani was not traded. What is the Angels plan? Are they ready to lose him? (44:00) What did the Padres do? Anything?

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Reminder! NPDS will be back tomorrow evening to recap the trade deadline!

Welcome to the Summer Mailbag Series! Tomorrow is the MLB trade deadline and you all had some questions! Questions not exactly about the deadline but about trades in general! (7:45) How did Jeff Conine make it to the Marlins? How did that trade go down? Is this how most trades go down? (28:55) Someone asked me about Cincinnati Reds ownership and if they knew the Diamond Sports fiasco was on its way so they cut spending. Interesting. (38:00) Someone asked me about trading for a player with a checkered past. This was based off someone like Antonio Brown. How is this handled?

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Welcome to the Summer Mailbag Series! Let’s start with a question about some college advice. Someone asked for advice to a college sophomore that was interested in sports administration. (12:10) Do teams have insurance coverage on players? Does insurance cover all expenses on an injured player? (23:10) What about Fernando Tatis Jr and his suspension or motorcycle accident? (27:50) Elly De La Cruz first home run ball was caught by a young fan. The kid held out for a trade. He got meet and greets, signed baseballs, signed hats, signed bat. Was that good enough? (36:20) What is Big League Advantage? Why do players sign up for this? Is it worth it? 

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Mina Kimes joins us today! She is the new queen of the NFL commentary world. We talk how we started in the business, Yale, new media, front office roles, and more!

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We’ve got Pablo Torre back! Meadowlark. Shows. Technology. Planning. Purpose. Friendship. Fun. Entertaining. Words. Sentences. Things!

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We’ve got the hilarious Brad Williams on the show today! Where will this conversation go? Who knows!

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Welcome to the Summer Mailbag Series! Let’s start with a question on road trips! Not personal ones, those are the best. Someone asked about baseball road trips and how they are planned and executed! (23:30) What is it like for MLB superstars in the minor leagues for rehab starts or to “fix” something? (30:40) How do teams decide to release or trade a player if you’re responsible for part or full salary of a player?

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Welcome to the Summer Mailbag Series! Let’s start with a question about my time in Montreal. Someone asked me about my favorite moments and memories in Montreal. But this actually turns into a conversation about what happened in my time in Montreal. (27:00) Someone asked me about my top 5 marathons. You know we love to run here so let’s get it!

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Welcome to the Summer Mailbag Series! Let’s start things off with technology. The world is changing and so is baseball. Small Revenue v. Big Revenue teams. MLB wants to slow down what teams can spend on off the field tech. Why is that? (24:30) The Yankees still have a facial hair policy, why? Is it necessary? Why did I have that briefly with the Marlins. (33:20) Are rain delays actually good for teams? No, not the playing team… the front office business. How do they work?

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Welcome to the Summer Mailbag Series! Let’s start things off with the Home Run Derby! Do front offices like when their players participate? Who decides who is in it? Who has the final say? (16:20) Someone asked me if a small market team that is a player away offering Shohei Ohtani and short term deal but with huge money attached. Hmm. (28:30) When do you know if it’s time to buy or sell? How soon before the deadline? 

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This is the first episode of our Summer Mailbag Series! We'll have episodes each weekday (but one) while we're on vacation! Thank you for listening!

Welcome to the Summer Mailbag Series! Let’s start things off with baseball! Let’s do some chattering about the pre-All Star Break and post-All Star Break! What are the biggest disappointments so far? (10:00) Biggest surprises… yes, the Marlins. (14:50) Shohei Ohtani! Shohei Ohtani! Shohei Ohtani! (22:30) What are the Yankees going to do? Big trades? More firings? (24:20) What are the Phillies up to? (28:10) Trades! Trades! Trades! Trades! (33:45) Prediction updates for awards and postseason! (35:10) Manager hot seat! (38:20) What will the top offseason storylines be? There will be firings. There will be signings. There will be fighting. There will be. 

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NPDS Summer Mailbag Series will begin on Monday while David is away! We have shows for you each weekday (except July 27)!!! We'll be back on August 1 at 6pm for a LIVE MLB trade deadline show! Enjoy!

Today’s word of the day is ‘we’re back’ as in All Star Break is over and regular season baseball is back as in I’m back at home (for today) as in post-all star break news is here. We’ll have trades. We’ll have teams fall apart. We’ll have teams make runs. We’ll find out what the Baltimore Orioles are made of by mid-August. Their schedule is a gauntlet! (19:30) Northwestern has fired its baseball coach after one season. Two days after firing its football coach for the same hostile work environment. (33:10) Review: Asteroid City. (38:00) Is ESPN for sale? Maybe. Maybe not. (43:50) Rory McIlroy is so against LIV Golf it’s admirable. Any chance he gets to poo poo it he will. 

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Today’s word of the day is ‘blackmail powerpoint’ as in blackmail as in powerpoint as in dirty secrets as in presentation as in Daniel Snyder had one ready to go in a way to strong-arm NFL owners and Roger Goodell. Or did he? What the heck is happening here? (26:10) Review: Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret. We also need to discuss the writers and actors strike and what it means for TV/Film. (34:30) The New York Yankees have a jersey patch sponsor. Uh oh. (39:45) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me about the St. Louis Cardinals president and what he said about trading players.

I needed today to be Friday so bad! But whatever! We make the best of it! Keep going!

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Today’s word of the day is ‘shine’ as in bright as in focused as in MLB All-Star Game was here and it was great… kind of. What happened? What were the story lines? Are the jerseys as bad as we think they are? (16:40) Rob Manfred met with the media during the All-Star Game. He talked expansion. He talked about fans. He talked about the rule changes. And of course, the Oakland Athletics. Oakland mayor Sheng Thao travelled to Seattle to meet with Rob Manfred. And then she sat down with Ken Rosenthal to tell all. (33:10) Review: Beau is Afraid. (36:20) Tony Clark also met with the media. What did he have to say? Pitch clock!

I was also not a fan of the All Star jerseys! Bring back the regular team uniforms!

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Today’s word of the day is ‘slurpee’ as in 7/11 as in free slurpee day as in why are we talking about this? (2:10) Vlad Guerrero Jr. wins the home run derby! Julio put on a show but didn’t make the finals! Did you enjoy it? Did it move to fast? (8:40) The Shohei Ohtani sweepstakes are going to be crazy. Free agency. Losing. Ohtani is asked about it all. What is going to happen? (18:20) The Yankees have fired their hitting coach and hired a new one. Same old story. What did Brian Cashman want done differently now? (27:55) Review: Paint (31:20) Pat Fitzgerald as fired by Northwestern. Northwestern had a problem. Has a problem. Could still be a problem. (42:00) Bob Huggins still thinks he’s the basketball coach at WVU. West Virginia said no. He said yes. West Virginia said no. What?

Slow news day, huh? Appreciate you all for sticking with us! Enjoy the all-star game tonight and a free slurpee today!

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Today’s word of the day is ‘hazing’ as in terrible behavior as in toxic as in cover ups as in Northwestern football has a problem. We have a suspension. We have letters. We have allegations. We have backlash. What the hell is going on here!? (13:00) What the hell is going on at WVU!? Bob Huggins is saying he didn’t resign? Then what did he do? (28:10) Review: Wham! (31:10) NPPOD. (33:10) We’ve made it to the MLB All-Star Break! MLB Draft happening! Home Run Derby is here! (41:20) We have a new NBA in-season tournament! Are you excited!?

If Pete Alonso wins the derby tonight the Mets are making the playoffs! Book it!

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Today’s word of the day is ‘tapped’ as in slapped as in grabbed as in Britney Spears as in Victor Wembanyama as in this story cannot be real. What happened with Spurs security? Who do we believe? Is this what Wemby will have to deal with everywhere he goes? (25:55) Review: Clean. (29:40) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me about Damian Lillard’s agent now speaking out. This drama has become too much! (38:20) NPPOD

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Today’s word of the day is ‘walk-off error’ as in game-winner as in bottom of the 9th as in the Marlins as in the Cardinals as in Miami has done it again. A one-run game is the Marlins specialty this year. (15:10) Elly De La Cruz is a phenom. He’s doing great and exciting things for the Reds. What happened that set off Nationals manager Dave Martinez yesterday? (29:30) Review: How Do You Measure a Year? (34:00) Are the Atlanta Braves for sale? What does this split Liberty Media is doing mean? (40:00) Yankees pitcher Jimmy Cordero has been suspended for the remainder of the season for violating the league’s Domestic Abuse policy. Another Yankees pitcher. (46:20) NPPOD

It's another hot one! Stay hydrated folks! Summer officially feels here even though it's been here!

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Today’s word of the day is ‘gluttony’ as in eating as in binging as in chow down as in hot dogs as in July 4th as in America! What is it with the hot dog eating contest that we just can’t look away!? (11:35) Mike Trout is out again. 6th time in 7 seasons. Broken bone in his wrist. The Angels simply cannot afford this. The postseason? Ohtani? Gone? (22:35) The Los Angeles Dodgers have some issues. Clayton Kershaw is hurt again. Dustin May is out for the season. Noah Syndergaard is still on the IL with a blister. Julio Arias has not been an ace. (33:00) Review: Somewhere In Queens. (38:00) The Mets did something that other teams don’t like. They trade for 2 players. Paid one of them $4M and DFA’d him immediately. Why? (43:30) NPPOD. (43:40) The NBA is working on new rules. Beware of the flop!

Top of the morning! Hope everyone had a safe and fun 4th of July!

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Have a SAFE and fun July 4 celebration/bbq/cookout! We will be back on Wednesday!

Today’s word of the day is ‘frenzy’ as in free agent frenzy as in crazy spending as in big money as in Damian Lillard as in the NBA is a frenzy! Dillion Brooks $80M! Tyrese Halliburton and Desmond Bane getting $200M! LaMelo Ball $200M! What!? (4:30) Damian Lillard has finally requested a trade. Welp. Where’s he going to go? He wants Miami, but does Portland want him to go to Miami? (8:20) What other NBA signings stood out? Where is Draymond going? Is Kyrie leaving Dallas? Westbrook knows his worth. (18:00) We have our MLB All-Star lineups! Woohoo! Yay! So many Braves! So many Rangers! (31:55) Review: The Idol. (34:40) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me about the Aroldis Chapman trade and if the Royals should have waited. (40:30) NPPOD. (45:00) Supreme Court rulings are out. What happened?

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Today’s word of the day is ‘prop’ as in prop bets as in over as in under as in how long will the national anthem be as in what color is the gatorade as in the NFL has a problem. It’s trying to be addressed as 9 players have now been suspended this year already. (12:00) James Harden wants a trade. Shocking. Would be his 4th team in 2 years. Lovely. (23:55) Review: South Beach Shark Club. (30:00) MLB has announced the starting lineups for the All-Star Game. What stood out? (38:20) NPPOD (41:45) US Supreme Court ruled in a 6-3 vote to end affirmative action. What happened and what does this mean?

Have a great weekend everyone! It's the weekend so do something fun! Get some fresh air! Eat that burger!

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Today’s word of the day is ‘perfection’ as in perfect as in no runs as in no hits as in no walks as in no errors as in Domingo Germán threw a perfect game against the Oakland Athletics for the Yankees! First Dominican-born player to do so. Was horrible in his previous starts. How mad is MLB at who did it? (17:40) What else is happening in Oakland? Why didn’t this perfect game happen in Las Vegas!? (28:20) Review: McGregor Forever. (32:10) Steve Cohen spoke yesterday about the Mets. What did he have to say? Something we have been preaching for 2 years! (43:20) NPPOD

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Today’s word of the day is ‘straight’ as in give it to me straight as in no lies as in Steve Cohen has had enough. He tweeted about a press conference on Wednesday, but on Tuesday Billy Eppler took the mic. Why? What is happening? What could be happening? (18:45) How can the San Diego Padres be this bad!? Tatis Jr. Soto. Machado. Bogaerts. Snell. Darvish. Musgrove. How are they so bad!? (32:10) Review: Take Care of Maya. (40:35) NPPOD. (45:40) Is Alek Manoah broken? Can he be fixed?

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Today’s word of the day is ‘reset’ as in roster reset as in trades as in salary dumps as in free agents as in the draft as in what is Damian Lillard doing? Are the Blazers keeping him? Trading him? What is happening with the new CBA that teams are dumping salaries? Are teams scared? (17:35) The NHL has stepped in and voided a trade. Why did it happen? Should it have happened? (29:10) Review: Extraction 2.(33:00) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me about sportsbooks and the deals with teams that have gone south. (41:50) NPPOD. (43:10) ESPN anchor Sage Steele is in a lawsuit against ESPN, Disney. What happened? What will happen?

I am currently sick! I blame it on the weather! The sun hasn't been out in the Northeast in what feels like a month! It's supposed to be summer!!

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Today’s word of the day is ‘inaction’ as in no action as in lack of action as in Rob Manfred was in London and made some comments about the Oakland A’s fans… again. Did he walk things back? Did he say sorry? Or did he double down? (10:00) What is wrong with Aaron Judge’s toe? How bad was it? How bad is it? (23:20) Review: The Bear S2. (28:00) NPPOD. (30:20) Will we ever see a MLB team forfeit? Would the Rockies losing 25-1 to the Angels be a time where a Mercy Rule should be in effect? (38:10) It’s time for MLB trade talk! What are teams thinking? Buying or selling? Taking on terrible contracts?

Today feels like the most Monday Monday of all the Mondays! Wooof!

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Today’s word of the day is ‘sovereign fund’ as in LIV Golf as in Saudi Arabia as in Qatari Wealth Fund as in Washington Wizards as in Washington Mystics as in Washington Capitals. Foreign money is here. Just like it came for European soccer. What does it mean? (16:10) Mike Dunleavy Jr first move was to trade away Jordan Poole. And it’s what he said a few days ago that we need to talk about. (18:10) Diamond Sports Group announced yesterday that it is seeking approval to ditch the Arizona Diamondbacks TV deal. Uh oh. (28:00) Review: Working - What We Do All Day. (33:40) The MLB London Series is here. Why is it happening? What is the big deal surrounding European games? (40:30) NPPOD. (43:50) Tampa Bay Rays have benched Wander Franco. Why?

Have an incredible weekend everyone! Try and get some fresh air! I'll do that after binge watching The Bear Season 2!

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Today’s word of the day is ‘il arrive’ as in he’s coming as in NBA Draft night is here as in Victor Wembanyama is here. The 7’4 unicorn from France is here to take over the NBA. The Spurs will get him. Is Pop ready? How will they handle him? (10:30) Who is making the pick for the Charlotte Hornets? It will not be Michael Jordan! And this is a huge decision! What about alternates to college basketball? It’s happening! (18:00) Rob Manfred did a sit-down interview with TIME magazine and covered myriad topics. Astros scandal. Oakland issues. (31:10) Review: White Men Can’t Jump. (35:00) Major League Baseball is being sued by former scouts who allege the league kept a blacklist of “non-hirable scouts” based on age. (43:40) NPPOD

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Today’s word of the day is ‘tightrope’ as in the AL East as in closing in on MLB halfway point as in the Rays lead MLB as in the Orioles are on their heels as in the Yankees, Blue Jays, and Red Sox are all in striking distance of the Wild Card. (6:00) Are the Rays for sale? Are the Rays getting a new stadium? Are the Rays ever going to fill up a stadium? (11:30) What is going on with the Baltimore Orioles? Is the team for sale? A settlement just took place with the Nationals that sees Baltimore paying $100M over a settlement. (16:15) What is happening with the Yankees? Cashman is “happy” with the team. Even with that payroll? (20:40) What is Chaim Bloom’s future in Boston? Can the Red Sox keep momentum going? (24:00) NPPOD. (29:10) Review: Sweeney Todd. (32:10) Is Las Vegas ready for an NBA team? Is it happening? Is the Oak View Group proposal a real one? (36:55) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me about Damian Lillard and if this a player I’d want on my team. (42:10) It’s time for sub talk!

Have a great Wednesday, party people! The weekend is so close!

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Today’s word of the day is ‘uh oh’ as in oh no a in a mistake as in a problem as in the Phoenix Suns as in Mat Ishbia as in Isiah Thomas as in Chris Paul. CP3 is doing a media tour and said that Isiah and Mat didn’t want him anymore. Ishbia said Isiah didn’t have a role in the team but yet he does. Uh oh! (10:20) Is Zion Williamson getting traded? Would you trade him? Everything off the court with him is bad. (19:20) Is this the end of the Warriors dynasty? Is Draymond Green that important to the Warriors? Green has declined his player option and he’s now a free agent. (27:45) Review: Shiny Happy People. (35:00) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me about the Braves optioning a player before a game in which his Dad was going to throw the first pitch. (41:00) NPPOD. (42:30) Did you know the Texas Rangers are the ONLY MLB team without a Pride Night?

Shoutout to orcas. If you're an orca and you're reading this just know I am no enemy of yours.

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Today’s word of the day is ‘back seat’ as in Ja Morant as in Bob Huggins as in the Pittsburgh Pirates. We’ll start with Ja Morant and his suspension. 25 games. No pay. Was it enough? (15:10) Bob Huggins was arrested for a DUI over the weekend. He had a BAC of .21. Just unreal. This is his second major distraction of the offseason and now he is gone. Retired. Resigned. Fired. (22:50) Pittsburgh Pirates team bus driver was arrested and charged with a DUI… while driving the team! WHAT!? (32:50) Review: It Ain’t Over. (36:55) Bradley Beal is being traded to the Phoenix Suns. Does this trade make sense? Can the Suns afford this trade? (44:40) NPPOD.

Have a great day today! And as you can see from the theme of the show DO NOT DRINK AND DRIVE!

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Today’s word of the day is ‘realization’ as in coming to grips as in seeing it clearly as in Rob Manfred has met the media and he had some things to say and it was all about the Oakland Athletics. What happened? What did he say? Was it a disaster? (26:30) What about Pride Night? Manfred addressed this too. (35:30) Review: Chantilly Bridge. (37:50) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me about the Miami Heat and Conor McGregor sexual assault accusations that happened at the arena. What? At the arena? (45:30) NPPOD

Have a great weekend!!! Eat that burger you've been dreaming about! Maybe add in some ice cream for fun!

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Today’s word of the day is ‘The Cardinal Way’ as in winning as in rings as in playoffs as in what has happened to St. Louis this season? The team is failing. The team is blowing saves. The team is the worst in the National League right now! Where did it all go wrong!? (13:50) Yankees owner Hal Steinbrenner talked rookie Anthony Volpe and his poor start. He also brought up last year’s trade deadline moves and what’s to come. (28:50) Review: Creed III. (36:45) Are the Athletics in Las Vegas yet? Is the deal done? Is the stadium built? Are the moving trucks there? Are the jerseys released? (46:55) NPPOD

HAVE A GREAT DAY! DO SOMETHING FUN! IT'S THIRSTY THURSDAY!

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Today’s word of the day is ‘sin city’ as in Las Vegas as in Vegas, baby as in Golden Knights as in Athletics as in Carson City as in Florida Panthers as in Oakland as in hockey as in baseball! What a day it was for Nevada! We had the Golden Knights win the Stanley Cup. An expansion team within 6 years! Wow! (15:40) We had the Senate vote yes to give public funds to John Fisher. How did this happen? What was in the amended bill? (28:45) We had a reverse boycott! In Oakland! Stadium packed! Sell the team! Fire Fisher to the moon! (34:30) Review: Blackberry. (38:50) The Ottawa Senators are being sold for $950M! What does that mean for the league? (43:40) NPPOD

It's officially baseball season! That's it! No NBA. No NHL! Baseball is king! But the Mets still STINK!

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Today’s word of the day is ‘Rocky Mountain high’ as in Denver as in Colorado as in Nikola Jokic as in Jamal Murray as in Mike Malone as in Nuggets as in NBA Finals as in 2023 NBA champions. The Miami Heat were close to sending this to a Game 6 back in South Beach, but came up short. What a finals. What a player Nikola Jokic is. (15:45) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me about the Oakland fans holding a reverse boycott. What is the front office doing about this? Do they care? What is even happening to Athletics to Vegas? Is that close? (32:20) Review: Brad’s Status. (35:00) How many pitches is too many pitches? Stanford let Quinn Mathews throw 156 pitches in a game. 334 pitches in a 10-day period. Let’s discuss. (40:30) NPPOD. (45:00) The Athletic fired 20 journalists yesterday. From covering the local beat to now being a national audience. Hmm…

Nikola Jokic is the most interesting man in the world. It's official. Go enjoy your horses this summer, big guy. You deserve it.

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Today’s word of the day is ‘hedge fund’ as in Steve Cohen as in New York Mets as in stink! How are the Mets this bad? Highest payroll in baseball. Home Run leader. Verlander. Scherzer. And they’re 9.5 GB of the Braves! Behind the Marlins! (16:20) Pitch clock problems! The Phillies are alleging that the pitch clock at home is moving faster than every other ballpark! What!? (27:30) Review: Smartless. (30:45) Blue Jays DFA relief pitcher Anthony Bass. It took them long enough. Why did they handle it like they did? (38:40) NPPOD (43:30) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me if Billy the Marlin was ever hurt like Burnie was by Conor McGregor… oh boy!

It's a gloomy Monday in the northeast, but that shouldn't stop you from trying to have a great day!

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Today’s word of the day is ‘except Rory’ as in every golfer in the world who wants to golf on LIV except Rory as in LIV is still out to get Rory McIlroy and Rory McIlroy is out to get LIV. What happened now? Will it ever end? Will the merger work? (14:45) It’s time for teams to start thinking trades. How long can you wait? Can the Mets, Padres, and Mariners afford to wait? Are the Royals ready for a fire sale? (30:45) Review: Arnold. (33:10) Noah Syndergaard has been placed on the IL for a blister on his pitching hand. Is that the truth? What about Alek Manoah? He’s not hurt, is he? The Blue Jays sent him to SINGLE A! (41:00) NPPOD.

Have a great weekend! Do something fun! The air seems better? Maybe? Go outside!

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Today’s word of the day is ‘Messi’ as in Lionel Messi as Miami as in Inter Miami as in MLS has landed the whale. Messi is headed to Inter Miami on a deal that we haven’t seen in league history. Streaming money, adidas money, team money, all the money… except turning down a cool billion of Saudi money. (18:10) The Denver Nuggets have taken a 2-1 series lead over the Miami Heat. And the Nuggets made history. Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray became the first teammates in NBA history to record 30-pt triple doubles in the same game. HISTORY! (29:00) Review: Missing. (32:00) What’s Day 2 of the LIV, PGA merger like? Rory McIlroy finally spoke. Jay Monahan spoke again. More mess. (39:00) NPPOD. (43:20) What is the update on Athletics to Vegas? Is there any?

I'm slightly under the weather today. Being sick stinks on ice! But! I hope you all have a great day for me!

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