Nothing Personal with David Samson
Le Batard & Friends, Sports, Baseball, MLB 1 848 episodes Nov 10, 2026
Nothing Personal with David Samson is a daily sports podcast hosted by former MLB executive David Samson. Drawing on 18 years running a Major League Baseball team, including a World Series ring, a new ballpark, an All-Star Game, and buying and selling a franchise, he breaks down the business and inner workings of sports. Each episode offers candid, articulate commentary on players, owners, and the stories shaping the sports world. It is aimed at fans who want a direct, unfiltered perspective on the day's biggest sports and entertainment topics.
Episodes
MLBPA labor negotiations' important players! The lefty free agent market! Are the Texas Rangers moving on from their stars? (Episode 1519 Hour 2)
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MLB labor talks are ongoing and a prominent name to follow is Andrew Miller. A former player of mine. He’s playing an important role for the union during these round of talks. (11:10) Looking at the free agent market - we look for lefties. We’ll focus on Alex Vesia. (24:00) The Texas Range
College Football Playoff Expansion is here! NFL Trade Deadline: Jaguars going "all-in" this year! (Episode 1519 Hour 1)
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Today’s word of the day is ‘augmentation’ as in the College Football Playoff as in expansion as in ESPN as in the future. It is here. 24-team playoff. New rules. Bad for the small schools, great for the power conference schools. (9:42) NFL trade deadline is here! The Jaguars went all in on Mo
MLB Awards week! NFL Week 9: Trade deadline, Chargers & Eagles issues! NHL Quote of the Year! (Episode 1519 Hour 2)
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It’s awards week in MLB! We start off with Rookie of the Year! (4:30) NFL Week 9 is almost over. That means it’s trade deadline time! Who is buying? Who is selling? (11:50) But the Chargers season has been done. Another game just looking like a dumpster fire. How can this go on? (15:40) The
MLB LOCKOUT: Pedro Martinez urges MLB and players to get deal done! MLB agents speak out on league! (Episode 1518 Hour 1)
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Today’s word of the day is ‘crap’ as in this weekend as in how Pedro Martinez feels about the current CBA talks. Pedro is pissed. He wants a deal done. He wants the league and players to put their pride aside to work together for the fans. Too much momentum of good after the season for this t
It's Coca Friday! Sad Ravens fan! MLB Lockout talk! When lightning strikes! (Episode 1517 Hour 2)
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Blue Jays release statement after Santander's social posts! Should Albert Pujols take the Astros job? (Episode 1517 Hour 1)
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Today’s word of the day is ‘bumpy’ as in the road to progress as in the road to tolerance as in Anthony Santander as in the Toronto Blue Jays. Santander has been a disappointment for two seasons now. Signed a huge deal. Hasn’t done a thing. And now he’s been accused of posting Islamophobic po
Hurricanes star out! NFL has a concussion check problem! What's the deal with the Bay Area teams? (Episode 1516 Hour 2)
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The Miami Hurricanes are the #1 ranked team in the country. And Heisman hopeful Malachi Toney is out. Hurt his ankle in practice, and now big road dogs to #11 Notre Dame. Uh oh. (5:05) The NFL has a problem. Deshaun Watson was hit in the head. Hard tackle. Left the game to be checked and was
Atlanta Braves financials: Is the baseball side making money? MLB Network reverses course! Pat Murphy apology to Yankees (Episode 1516 Hour 1)
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Today’s word of the day is ‘energizer’ as in the energizer bunny as in a battery as in Battery Park as in the Atlanta Braves! The financials for the Braves were released on Wednesday so let’s dissect it. Is the baseball side making money? Is it the real estate side that makes money? (19:15) M
Midterm Elections: Democrats win Senate and House, take control of Congress! What does it mean for college sports!? (Episode 1515 Hour 2)
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Midterm elections have gone and went. And change has come. An absolute whooping by the Democratic Party. Look at the results from Texas and Georgia and Michigan and Iowa and Maine! Even South Carolina! (26:45) Let’s talk about Nebraska and its quest to quash online gambling. And it worked. (3
MLB PROPOSAL: League offers salary cap pushed to 2028! What does it all mean? (Episode 1515 Hour 1)
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Today’s word of the day is ‘smoother’ as in step-by-step as in MLB as in MLBPA as in salary cap as in proposals. MLB has sent its latest proposal to the union. Let’s break it all down. Why push the salary cap to 2028? (23:40) The Seattle Mariners have a new manager. Jason Kanzler is the new h
Contemporary Baseball Hall of Fame ballot! Are the Knicks going to the White House? College sports buyout market is absurd! (Episode 1514 Hour 2)
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The Contemporary Baseball Era Committee has announced eight finalists for the Hall of Fame. There are some huge names on the list, but not everyone will get in. How do you find a way to leave off Dusty Baker or Bruce Bochy or Joe Maddon or Ted Turner or Lou Piniella!? (17:00) Are the Knicks
MLB FREE AGENCY: Qualifying offers, free agents, Japanese posting market! (Episode 1514 Hour 1)
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Today’s word of the day is ‘rhabdomyolysis’ as in a rare condition that cause your muscles to break down because of exertion. A 24-year old runner died during the NY Marathon, two miles from the finish. (4:20) The lockout is almost here. A month away. A one-year, $23.5 million deal is on the
Midterm elections tomorrow! NBA injuries continue to take center stage! Buss Family fight heats up! (Episode 1513 Hour 2)
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Tomorrow is the Midterm elections. No NBA games. Get out and vote! (11:04) The NBA Cup has started. Get excited! (14:24) The Thunder lost another starting player. Chet Holmgren joins J-Dub and Cason Wallace on the injured list. Woof. (24:33) Let’s talk about the Lakers. The team is for sale
Three NFL teams have major decisions to make and they WON'T make them! My NY Marathon experience! (Episode 1513 Hour 1)
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Today’s word of the day is ‘confidence’ as in Jerry Jones as in the Dallas Cowboys as in Brian Schottenheimer as in collapse. The Cowboys blew a double-digit lead at home to the Arizona Cardinals. They had a shot in overtime and blew it there. Disaster. Jerry says he is not firing anyone just
It's Coca Friday! Halloween! MLB Free Agency spending plans! What's with all the NBA injuries!
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Have a safe and fun Halloween weekend! Candy calories do not count on Halloween so eat up! Watch a scary movie!
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Let's talk about context! Sports Trading: Trades that didn't happen, trades that weren't asked for, and trade requests (Episode 1511 Hour 1)
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Today’s word of the day is ‘context’ as in the take economy as in misrepresentation as in aggregation as in listening to the actual work, or reading the actual work. I said some things on Wednesday about baseball on radio, and people are upset with me for it. I tried to understand why, and i
Andy Reid's response to questions about Tucker signing; Ernie Johnson says goodbye; Mark Walter talks Dodgers (Episode 1511 Hour 2)
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The Kansas City Chiefs continue to be a team of second chances. Do the players they sign deserve these chances? Now it’s Justin Tucker who’s signed to the practice squad. You remember him? (12:10) Ernie Johnson announced this is the final year of Inside the NBA for him. A legend. A man who d
The Milwaukee Brewers are WORLD SERIES CHAMPIONS! (Episode 1511 Hour 1)
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Today’s word of the day is ‘20,658’ as in the Milwaukee Brewers as in the amount of days between the first game of the Brewers in Milwaukee to winning a World Series. Incredible. The best team in baseball all season long delivered. William Contreras wins MVP. Pat Murphy leads a franchise to i
So You Wanna Talk to Samson Wednesday! Lockout fear! Sports radio rights! Nepo hires! (Episode 1510 Hour 2)
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So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? At what point do we have to worry about MLB missing games next year? (12:45) How easy is it to hide media revenue in baseball? (22:50) How much baseball knowledge did you start with and how much did you leave the game with? (30:21) What was it like to hear New Y
World Series Game 4: Rays incredible 12th inning rally extends series! What will Game 5 look like? (Episode 1510 Hour 1)
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Today’s word of the day is ‘Bee Gees’ as in Stayin’ Alive as in the Tampa Bay Rays as in World Series Game 4 as in rally. The Rays went down in the 12th inning and with the series on the line rallied back to win. An error, a hit, a hit, a hit, and two runs later we have a Game 5. Wow. So wha
WNBA moves Game 6 to Thursday midday? Kylian Mbappe forced to apologize to China over meme (Episode 1509 Hour 2)
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The WNBA Finals still has an issue. We’re five games into the finals and Golden State has a 3-2 series lead. So all should be good right? Nope. Because Game 6 had a venue problem. So instead of playing at its own arena, the Atlanta Dream are moving Thursday’s Game 6 to State Farm Arena. Hurr
World Series Game 3: An inning the Brewers will NEVER forget and neither will the Rays! (Episode 1509 Hour 1)
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Today’s word of the day is ‘epoch’ as in an event as in a moment in time as in the Milwaukee Brewers are one win away from a World Series title! Can you believe that 5th inning? Can you believe what the Brewers did? Just hit after hit. Run after run. I’ve never seen anything like it! (32:00
Aaron Rodgers thoughts on NFL International Games; Aaron Glenn must go; WNBA and NBA talk! (Episode 1508 Hour 2)
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Aaron Rodgers had a few thoughts about the NFL playing in Paris. He spoke of an international week. All teams playing overseas at the same time. Why isn’t it happening? He says the owners. (14:42) Aaron Glenn’s run in New York is over. He cannot be the head coach of the Jets much longer. Jus
World Series: Brewers head to Tampa up 2-0 on Rays! Can the Rays make this a series? (Episode 1508 Hour 1)
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Today’s word of the day is ‘54’ as in the number of defensive outs the Milwaukee Brewers need to win the World Series. A 2-0 lead over the Tampa Bay Rays. How did we get here? Who has played great? Who has looked bad? How can the Rays battle back? (25:30) Junior Caminero came out after Game 2
It's Coca Friday! Phishing emails! Onsides kicks! THE WORLD SERIES! (Episode 1507 Hour 2)
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The World Series is here! Have fun and watch it! It's great baseball! That's all that matters. Leave the ratings to the snobs!
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WORLD SERIES IS HERE! Milwaukee Brewers or Tampa Bay Rays - Who wins it all? (Episode 150
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Today’s word of the day is ‘108’ as in the World Series as the Milwaukee Brewers as in the Tampa Bay Rays as in the number of defensive outs needed to win it all. Let’s breakdown this series. Who has the pitching advantages: starters and bullpen? Who has the better bats? The better manager!?
Yankees owner responds to Judge, backs Boone, and blames players! Dodgers say NO surgery for Ohtani! Angels let manager go after one season (Episode 1506 Hour 2)
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Hal Steinbrenner, owner of the New York Yankees, met the media on Wednesday. What a presser it was. Hal said some things that Yankees fans will loathe. Just look at Brian Cashman sitting there. Newly extended Cashman. (20:19) The Dodgers held their end of year presser yesterday. Ohtani is not
World Series Week! More on the Tampa Bay Rays! Will Woodruff be on the roster? Goodell on the Jalen Hurts situation! (Episode 1506)
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Today’s word of the day is ‘neophyte’ as in Tampa Bay Rays as in new owners as in World Series. Patrick Zalubski has taken over and in his first full season the team has a chance to win its first title. A new ballpark is hopefully on the way. Can they bring a ring too? (18:10) Is Brandon Wood
So You Wanna Talk to Samson Wednesday! Knicks ring night! Rays victory speech! ALL things CBA + Minor League Baseball (Episode 1505 Hour 2)
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So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? It must be Wednesday! Someone asked me about the Knicks ring ceremony last night. Why wasn’t Adam Silver out there handing the team rings? (18:50) Is there more to the front office screaming TAMPA BAY THIS IS FOR YOU? (22:40) Tampa playing in minor league facili
Brewers Timeless Ticket promotion goes wrong! NFLPA sends strong message over Jalen Hurts situation (Episode 1505 Hour 1)
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Today’s word of the day is ‘avoidable’ as in mic issues to start the show as in the Brewers as in the World Series as in the Timeless Ticket. What is this ticket? What does it do? And how did the Brewers mishandle this so badly? (20:50) That isn’t the only Brewers storyline happening right no
Handling of Jalen Hurts injury and reporting; Colts fire Chris Ballard! NBA SEASON STARTS TODAY! (Episode 1504 Hour 2)
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How do you feel about the Eagles handling of Jalen Hurts and his blood clots? How do you feel about the reporting around Jalen Hurts? As we know it now it’s such masterful mishandling of an injury as I’ve ever seen. (14:00) Carlie Irsay-Gordon has made her first major move. She has fired GM C
The Tampa Bay Rays are headed to the World Series! Cost of tickets! Boone back to the Yankees! (Episode 1504 Hour 1)
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Today’s word of the day is ‘breakthrough’ as in the Rays as in the Brewers the World Series is set. The Tampa Bay Rays got a huge win on Monday night with help from their stars Junior Caminero and Yandy Diaz, and a great start from ALCS MVP Freddy Peralta. What a moment for baseball fans. But
Chargers have a Harbaugh, Herbert, McDaniel mega problem! NFL in Paris! Michigan's benching of Underwood (Episode 1503 Hour 2)
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The Los Angeles Chargers have a problem. A big problem. And you can point the finger in so many directions. Is it on Justin Herbert? Is it on Jim Harbaugh? Is it on Mike McDaniel? All of them? Something’s got to give. (13:29) Jalen Hurts has a serious issue. Blood clots are bad. The handling
Rays are one win away from World Series berth! Orioles owner slips up and will hear about it! (Episode 1503 Hour 1)
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Today’s word of the day is ‘brink’ as in the Rays as in the ALCS as in the Guardians. The Rays went on the road and took two games in Cleveland and now head home with a chance to clinch on their home field. Meanwhile the Brewers have been at home for a week now. (19:50) Baltimore Orioles owne
It's Coca Friday! Dodgers lose! What's a successful hate watch? College Football Playoff expansion! (Episode 1502 Hour 2)
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It's Coca Friday! Thank you to everyone for 7 years of loyalty and all the new listeners as well! I continually try to get better in this role so if there are things you'd like to hear David talk about or things you wish I talked about more during my hour with him, please share! Your voice
THE BREWERS ARE GOING TO THE WORLD SERIES! ALCS: Guardians take Game 3! (Episode 1502 Hour 1)
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Today’s word of the day is ‘brew’ as in the Brewers as in the Milwaukee Brewers as in the Dodgers as in the NLCS. The Brewers did it. They were the better team this season. They were the better team in the series. It happens. (23:00) The Guardians won Game 3 at home. New game time, no problem
Joe Buck and Troy Aikman fighting over contracts? Saints owner is fed up with losing? More on LIV! (Episode 1501 Hour 2)
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We have an announcer fight. Joe Buck and Troy Aikman reportedly had an argument over contracts. Joe Buck signed a huge 6-year, $108 million deal. Troy Aikman was not offered a new contract yet. Uh oh. (7:23) The owner of the New Orleans Saints, Gayle Benson, publicly spoke about the issues he
MLB Postseason: Brewers one win away from World Series appearance! Why did MLB move the ALCS start time? Phillies stick with Mattingly! (Episode 1501 Hour 1)
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Today’s word of the day is ‘coastal bias’ as in the West Coast as in the East Coast as in forgetting about everyone else. The Milwaukee Brewers are one win away from a World Series berth. They are the better team. They have been the best team. They have the Dodgers on the ropes. (27:00) Are
It's episode 1500! So You Wanna Talk to Samson Wednesday! (Episode 1500 Hour 2)
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It’s episode 1500 and it’s So You Wanna Talk to Samson Wednesday! We start with a tribute to the seven years of NPDS. (18:00) Most rewarding part of doing the show. Most challenging part. (20:20) If the Dodgers don’t win the World Series this year is the season a failure? (28:20) What is my
7 year anniversary of NPDS! Rays win Game 2 behind Freddy Peralta! Ohtani WILL play! (Episode 1500 Hour 1)
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Today’s word of the day is ‘gratitude’ as in Nothing Personal as in this show as in 1,500 episodes as in seven years! Can you believe it!? (16:23) The Rays won Game 2 against the Guardians. All tied up. Freddy Peralta pitched a gem. The Rays capitalized on a big error by Jose Ramirez. And her
Knicks can't get Towns deal done, but Dolan hosts Republican rally; Sophie Cunningham and her platform; Buss family fight! (Episode 1499 Hour 2)
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The New York Knicks season is about to begin. Reigning NBA champions. But the season starts with contract messes. Karl-Anthony Towns wants a new deal. Josh Hart wants a new deal. And the Knicks said no. Not only that but James Dolan is already being James Dolan. (21:30) Sophie Cunningham has
MLB Postseason: Is it time to bench Ohtani? Brewers bullpen is LIGHTS OUT! Guardians just don't quit! (Episode 1499 Hour 1)
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Today’s word of the day is ‘domination’ as in the Milwaukee Brewers as in the Cleveland Guardians as in underdogs? The Milwaukee Brewers are up 2-0 in the series against the Dodgers. Is LA going to bench Ohtani? (13:40) Did Will Smith cost Yamamoto? (20:45) Can the Dodgers get a hit off the B
NFL Week 5: Have you EVER seen so many terrible late game decisions!? Atlanta Dream arena issue! (Episode 1498 Hour 2)
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The NFL had some of the worst coaching decisions I can remember on Sunday. It all started in London with the Eagles loss to the Jaguars. A last-second field goal by Jacksonville for the win. (11:00) What in the world was the end of that Commanders and Giants game? I cannot believe how it ende
MLB Postseason: Brewers take Game 1 over Dodgers! Guardians comeback leads to Rays ALCS matchup! (Episode 1498 Hour 1)
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Today’s word of the day is ‘scripted’ as in the Brewers as in the Dodgers as in Game 1 of the NLCS! Milwaukee was rocking and the Brew Crew took Game 1! Miz didn’t pitch his best game. Skubal only gave up 2 runs. (16:35) The Cleveland Guardians struck out the Chicago White Sox so many times.
It's Coca Friday! Getting old! Throwing out a first pitch! Stephen A's comments on Lane Johnson! (Episode 1497 Hour 2)
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Have a great weekend everyone! Next week is episode 1500 (of numbered episodes!) -- 7 years! How cool!
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MLB Postseason: Guardians force a Game 5 elimination in Cleveland! MLB sends new proposal to players! (Episode 1497 Hour 1)
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Today’s word of the day is ‘intervention’ as in the Pope as in the White Sox as in the Guardians as in Game 5! The Guardians are headed back to Cleveland, but the White Sox are coming too. The away team has won two games each! Now we get an elimination game! (24:00) Let’s preview Game 1 of th
MLB Postseason: Rays sweep Yankees! Dodgers vs Brewers NLCS rematch! (Episode 1496 Hour 1)
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Today’s word of the day is ‘shocking’ as in ironic as in unsurprising as in the Yankees as in the Rays. New York, New York is out of the postseason again. This time it’s the divisional rival Rays sending them home. And the postgame pressers did not disappoint. Aaron Judge calling out the fr
MLB sends lockout rules to teams! Rockies raising ticket prices!? Is LIV Golf still alive!? (Episode 1496 Hour 2)
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A memo went out to all MLB teams from the league office about the lockout. It was a rules checklist of things teams are permitted to not do. Uh oh. (9:23) Let’s talk about MLB media. Commissioner Rob Manfred spoke on the future of broadcasting. (18:45) The Rockies owner met the media to dis
So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Roster sizes! 2003 World Series! MLB guaranteed contracts! (Episode 1495 Hour 1)
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So You Wanna Talk to Samson Wednesday! It has finally made its return! The first question we got was about starting pitchers and roster sizes. Is that to blame for openers? (16:50) When did you know the 2003 Marlins team could win a World Series? (21:30) Why are teams pushing for single game
MLB Postseason: Dodgers get another Yamamoto GEM! Padres finally hold off Brewers rally! (Episode 1494 Hour 1)
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Today’s word of the day is ‘unthinkable’ as in a baseball game that went way after midnight as in Shohei Ohtani being dropping fifth in a lineup as in the 3-year anniversary of October 7. The Dodgers won Game 3 on long balls from Kiké Hernandez and Freddie Freeman. Yoshinobu Yamamoto pitched
Are the Knicks lowballing Karl-Anthony Towns? Giannis praises HEAT CULTURE! Ownership in sports! (Episode 1494 Hour 2)
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Karl-Anthony Towns wants a new contract from the New York Knicks. And the Knicks have offered him well below what his max deal would be. He is not pleased. Does a championship get him to the number he wants? (11:30) Giannis says things are different now. Heat Culture is real. And he is buyin
MLB POSTSEASON: Rays capitalize on Yankees TERRIBLE defense! White Sox magic continues! (Episode 1494 Hour 1)
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Today’s word of the day is ‘ugly’ as in the Yankees as in the Yankees defense as in the Yankees base running as in the Yankees. What a mess last night was against the Rays. In what should have been a close game got out of hand when the Yankees made three first inning errors and then what shou
NFL TAKEAWAYS: NFLPA furious with refs! Tony Romo OUT at CBS! Big Noon gives Portnoy the boot! (Episode 1493 Hour 2)
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What a weekend in sports. We finally get to football! Two incidents happened between players and refs that need to be discussed. The NFLPA is PISSED! (9:37) 49ers owner Jed York has been suspended for six games and fined $500K for his arrest earlier this summer. Patriots owner Robert Kraft g
MLB Postseason: Ty France HR that wasn't! Austin Wells mistake! The Pope magic lives! (Episode 1493 Hour 1)
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Today’s word of the day is ‘technology’ as in replay as in statcast as in the Brewers as in the Padres as in Ty France. The Padres thought a go-ahead home run and the ball hit the roof? What!? Jackson Chourio got to Mason Miller in Game 2 and the Brewers are one win away! (15:50) ABS in the p
It's Coca Friday! New wave of broadcasters! Your digital footprint! NBA valuations! (Episode 1492 Hour 2)
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Phillies eliminated, but a bigger problem is there! Divisional Series previews! (Episode 1492 Hour 1)
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Today’s word of the day is ‘7-eleven’ as in Ray Kerr as in the store as the starter for the Braves as in the Phillies as in the NL Wild Card. What a moment for him. He was lights out. The Braves bats got to Nola early. And that was it. What happens to the Phillies moving forward? A whole lot
NBA wants HOW MUCH for an expansion fee!? Latest on Trail Blazers in Portland! Protect College Sports Act update! (Episode 1491 Hour 2)
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The NBA is getting over $12 billion for an expansion team. Are you kidding me? The Las Vegas franchise has to pay a huge sum of money for a team. I cannot believe it. Three finalists for the team. It’s crazy! (10:02) We continue to monitor the situation in Portland. What is happening with the
The Boston Red Sox have a BIG problem! Phillies heroics in Game 2! White Sox party hard! (Episode 1491 Hour 1)
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Today’s word of the day is ‘mutiny’ as in Wild Card as in the Red Sox as in the Yankees as in Sonny Gray as in Wilson Contreras as in Chad Tracy. The Yankees swept the Red Sox and it wasn’t really close. No Aaron Judge? No problem! After the game, the Red Sox had some choice words for the fro
Athletics player suing the Tigers!? David Stearns RIDICULOUS presser! Man City GUILTY of 114 charges!? (Episode 1490 Hour 2)
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We’ve got a lawsuit! Athletics outfielder Zack Gelof is suing the Detroit Tigers over an injury he sustained in a game in July. He crashed into a fence and there was no padding. Uh oh. David Stearns says the darnest things. What an end-of-season presser from him. What is happening with the
MLB WILD CARD IS HERE! Ben Rice goes off! Slam Diego! Braves comeback! White Sox! (Episode 1490 Hour 1)
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Today’s word of the day is ‘marathon’ as in what I did in Germany as in life as in the MLB season.The Wild Card is here! Let’s talk about why game times are decided, how they’re decided, and why teams are so mad. The New York Yankees got the best of the Boston Red Sox. Cam Schlittler pitched
Congress DOES NOT need to dictate coach salaries! Beware when you buy at the MLB Trade Deadline!
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The Protect College Sports Act is getting closer to the Senate. (0:30) Buying at the trade deadline isn't all it's cracked up to be. (11:10) The Connecticut Sun are on the move and they aren't staying in the northeast. (20:30) Mark Messier has some strong words on Mike Babcock and the Oiler
Remembering Jose Fernandez | HUGE MLB Playoff talk! The White Sox and the Cubs in the postseason?
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It's been ten years since the tragic death of Marlins star pitcher Jose Fernandez. (0:30) It's almost time for MLB Playoffs. (14:45) The White Sox have turned around from a 100 loss season to make the playoffs. (23:45) David gives his personal predictions for the MLB Playoffs. (31:00) There
MLB sees more private equity creeping in! Are the Montreal Expos being revived?
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Private equity keeps creeping its way into baseball. (0:30) Will Montreal be the recipient of an MLB franchise? (10:00) Nothing Personal Pick of the Day (17:00) The Rockies have lost 100 games for a fourth straight year. Is there an end in sight? (21:00) A federal judge has lifted Trump's W
Vladimir Guerrero gets paid for what he did?! Judge wants to come back! NBA contract disputes!
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Blue Jays' slugger Vladimir Guerrero said he's getting paid for what he's done, not what he's going to do! (0:30) Yankees star Aaron Judge wants to play in the Wildcard series! (12:00) Did the Bucks circumvent the salary cap with Gary Trent Jr. (19:00) The Knicks have to figure things out w
Kawhi gets a new deal in Toronto! John Gibson takes over the Clippers, but did he really? Don't be scared of side hustles!
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Kawhi Leonard gets a new two-year extension with the Toronto Raptors. (0:00) John Gibson makes his presence felt as the interim team governor of the Los Angeles Clippers. (7:00) Kim Kardashian has a new show coming out about little league baseball moms? (15:30) LIV Golf is up to something w
Aaron Judge won't be back for the Wildcard Round! Red Sox, Mets take interim tags off!
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Yankees star Aaron Judge is OUT and we don't know till when, but he's at least missing the Wildcard round against the Red Sox. (0:30) Speaking of the Red Sox, the team exercised their option on Chief Baseball Officer Craig Breslow and named Chad Tracy the team’s 49th manager in club history
Paul Skenes blames WBC for his season!? Does MLB need to rethink seeding for postseason? (Episode 1486)
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Today’s word of the day is ‘excuses’ as in Paul Skenes as in the World Baseball Classic as in the Pittsburgh Pirates. It was a disappointing year for Skenes. He was not who we knew him to be. Could the preseason tournament be a factor? (
Mets looking for help for David Stearns! Yankees go PE route! Lakers owners need money! (Episode 1485 Hour 2)
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Let’s take a deep dive into front offices. The New York Mets are looking for a new baseball mind. Steve Cohen says that David Stearns needs another voice to help guide him. That franchise needs something. (12:37) The Yankees are selling. Well, not the whole team. A percentage of the team has
NFL Week 2: Unfortunate QB injuries, Chargers are in trouble! Alex Bregman freak accident! (Episode 1485 Hour 2)
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Today’s word of the day is ‘atonement’ as in Yom Kippur as in forgiveness. Let’s talk about the NFL and what happened in Week 2. There has been some bad football. Caleb Williams hurt. Jayden Daniels hurt. The Chargers are in trouble. 0-2 in their “easy” games. The offense looks horrid. The
It's Coca Friday! Highmark Stadium! AL MVP Race! When to celebrate! and more! (Episode 1484 Hour 2)
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Could the investigation end with Ballmer in jail!? Mark Walter sells Lakers, Chelsea, and now a lawsuit! (Episode 1484 Hour 1)
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Today’s word of the day is ‘Beatles’ as in the Long and Winding Road as in Steve Ballmer as in the Clippers as in Kawhi Leonard. The investigation continues. The Department of Justice is on it. How could this one end? Kawhi Leonard is getting an extension from the Toronto Raptors. Two year
Dan Le Batard joins on Joe Buck's mega ESPN deal, Travis Kelce scammer, and more! (Episode 1483 Hour 2)
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Dan Le Batard joins the show! Joe Buck has signed a massive new deal with ESPN. He’s getting money that NBA players are getting! (25:30) Travis Kelce scammed? How could this be! (34:10) Sydney Sweeney is in hot water... with some. Let’s discuss what’s happening.
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MLBPA vs MLB: The fighting intensifies as MLBPA boss blasts league proposals! Aaron Judge rushed back too soon? (Episode 1483 Hour 1)
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Today’s word of the day is ‘disingenuous’ as in Major League Baseball as in the MLBPA as in negotiations as in proposals as in labor as in lockouts. All of it. As the CBA comes to an end, the fighting is picking up. Both sides are angry. Both sides want the other side to fold. (24:31) Aaron
So You Wanna Talk to Samson! Pete Alonso's home run and the Mets fans response! Are the Atlanta Braves for sale? (Episode 1482 Hour 2)
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It’s a So You Wanna Talk to Samson Wednesday! Pete Alonso hit a game-tying HR against the Mets yesterday. It was his 300th of his career. He got a curtain call. The Mets cheered for him. The Mets fans booed their own team. (19:10) A Braves investor wants the team to sell. Is this the right
Adam Silver addresses the media: Clippers, expansion, Portland! (Episode 1482 Hour 1)
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Today’s word of the day is ‘bridging’ as in Adam Silver as in the NBA as in the Clippers as in Pablo Torre. Silver met with the media yesterday in New York City and was asked a few interesting questions. On the Clippers, on expansion, and on the Portland Trail Blazers. (21:31) Let’s talk a
Kawhi is headed to Canada! What happened to Edwin Diaz? Big Tech has formed an alliance in streaming (Episode 1481 Hour 2)
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More on the Kawhi Leonard front. He is getting traded to the Raptors. It’s happening. We told you this would happen. All the teams were waiting for was for Steve Ballmer to stand down. (19:20) The Yankees and Dodgers are back in the postseason. Surprise, surprise! (31:40) Edwin Diaz has stun
What happened between Robert Kraft and Macklemore? Does the NHL need to address Ovechkin's Putin ties? (Episode 1481 Hour 1)
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Today’s word of the day is ‘semantics’ as in Robert Kraft as in Macklemore as in Ed Sheeran as in concerts. What do all three of those have to do with one another? (19:00) Alexander Ovechkin is one of the greatest hockey players of all time. Alexander Ovechkin is also a big fan of Putin. Tha
MLB Postseason Race: Two weeks left of regular season baseball! What happened to local journalism!? (Episode 1480 Hour 2)
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The MLB season is coming to a close. Two weeks to go! What are we watching? (13:10) Greg Cote was let go after 50 years at the Miami Herald. That is the sign of where local journalism is now. Local papers are going away. (22:48) Let’s talk about scheduling. Sunday was the NFL Week 1, MLB gam
Steve Ballmer releases a Sunday News Dump like no other! NFL Week 1: Why is Deshaun Watson still playing? (Episode 1480 Hour 1)
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Today’s word of the day is ‘me culp’ as in mea culpa as in accountability as in Steve Ballmer as in the Clippers as in the NBA. Clippers owner Steve Ballmer has released a statement on the NBA’s findings. What did he have to say? Is he going to fight this all in court? (22:00) What is going
It's Coca Friday! Stories from El Camino, Volcanoes in Italy, and other things! (Episode 1479 Hour 2)
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It’s the first ever in-person Coca Friday. Matthew Coca (me) joins David to talk about his journey on the El Camino, what happened in Italy, grief, strength, ending cancer, and then brief sports talk!
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