Nothing Personal with David Samson

Today’s word of the day is ‘investigated’ as in Trevor Bauer is being investigated for assault. Bauer has denied all allegations against him through a release from his attorney. Let’s discuss what the Dodgers have to do, what MLB has to do, and what happens next. (8:10) The Chauncey Billups press conference was an utter disaster. A question was asked to Billups about his 1997 sexual assault case and a PR member shut the question down. This is not how you handle this situation. (15:05) Tyler Skaggs family is suing the Los Angeles Angels and two employees. Remember Skaggs was the pitcher who died from an accidental overdose from drugs he acquired through a team employee. (27:05) Review: Dirty John. (30:20) NPPOD. (33:30) So You Wanna Talk To Samson!? Someone asked if I were in Brian Cashman’s shoes what would I do to snap the New York Yankees out of a funk. (40:40) Let’s discuss Hector Santiago’s suspension and some of the confusion surrounding what happened.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘bitter’ as in bourbon as in feeling wronged even if you weren’t as in Scottie Pippen has gone scorched earth on everyone and everything. It started with shots at Kevin Durant and now he’s had enough with Phil Jackson. Let’s discuss what’s happening. (11:25) Dan Snyder, owner of the Washington Football Team, has named his wife Tanya the team’s co-CEO. Why did he do this? Let’s talk about Dan and what he’s trying to fool you into with this move. (19:40) Damian Lillard may want out of Portland because of the backlash of the Trailblazers coaching search. Chauncey Billups will reportedly be the next coach and fans weren’t happy. (28:22) Review: Blackbird (35:10) Kyle Schwarber has been on an absolute tear. 15 home runs in 17 games. He cannot be stopped. So why did no one want him before the season? (42:20) NPPOD: Phillies have major bullpen issues. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘no contest’ as in pack your bags up you’re not playing as in NC State was eliminated from the College World Series after a COVID outbreak in the semifinals. Vanderbilt advances to the World Series. NC State goes home. Let’s discuss why the NCAA made this decision and if it could have been avoided. (8:20) The first MLB ejection over foreign-substances has happened. Hector Santiago was ejected after umpires determined that he was using foreign-substances on his glove during the game. Santiago said it was just rosin… an agent MLB said you couldn’t use. What are we doing? (18:00) The Yankees have a problem. A Gerrit Cole problem. A pitching problem. The same old problems. (25:20) Review: Mystify. (34:00) Florida requiring a survey for all students and faculty of public universities outlining their political beliefs. What? (39:35) NPPOD. (41:20) Will Max Scherzer be traded before the MLB trade deadline? That’s the $210M question.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘emergency’ as in state of emergency. A high-rise apartment complex in Miami collapse on Thursday morning with people in it. People are missing, a search is ongoing, it’s a catastrophic nightmare. Let me explain to you the role that local professional teams play during these times. What can they do? What can they offer? (15:15) Rick Carlisle is set to be the coach of the Indiana Pacers. From Dallas to Indianapolis. That wasn’t the most interesting part of the Carlisle hiring — he openly campaigned for Jason Kidd to get the Mavericks job. Just the type of guy Mark Cuban should NOT want in Dallas. (21:02) Kevin Durant vs Scottie Pippen got into a little beef. Pippen called out Durant in a GQ. Durant went back at Pippen on Twitter. (30:45) Review: Hunger. (35:42) MLB is doing All-Star uniforms this year. Players will not wear their home and away jersey. MLB made jerseys for this year’s game and fans hate them. Why does MLB continuously drop the ball? (40:45) NPPOD. (44:40) Max Scherzer’s next start is coming on Sunday. It’ll be must watch. Sorry Marlins.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘optics’ as in make people see things in a certain way as in Rob Manfred gave an interview to The Athletic and it was a disaster. Let’s talk about what MLB’s commissioner had to say about the foreign-substance dilemma and the way it has been handled. (9:45) Mike Rizzo is the GM and president of the Washington Nationals and he has a problem with Phillies manager Joe Girardi. After the Max Scherzer debacle Rizzo called Girardi a con artist. Uh oh. (16:15) Manfred was asked about MLB plan against foreign-substances and implementation during the season it didn’t go well again. (20:05) Review: Life Itself. (25:00) So You Wanna Talk To Samson!? Someone asked me about team’s signing players who are talented but oft injured — they wanted to know if front offices want health or to trade the player to avoid risk. (36:00) NPPOD. (40:00) NFL hires Goldman Sachs to find a company to buy its NFL media. What does this mean? Let us explain. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘clean up in aisle 5’ as in baseball is a mess as in the foreign-substance checks have turned the baseball world upside down. Max Scherzer was not happy about getting checked pitching against the Phillies and then the unthinkable happened… Phillies manager Joe Girardi asked for the umps to check Scherzer again and he lost it. Girardi challenged him to a fight. Girardi was tossed. Sergio Romo of the Athletics was checked and pulled down his pants right on the field. MADNESS! (14:00) UEFA released a statement on the Munich stadium controversy during EURO 2020. The Mayor of Munich wanted to light the stadium rainbow colors… UEFA said nope, that’s a political stance against the government of Hungary… excuse me? (21:23) Businesses are back into the political contribution game. Boeing said they wouldn’t make anymore political donations. Liar, liar, pants on fire! (28:45) Review: Dream Horse (32:00) Review: NPPOD. (37:00) Daryl Morey meets the media after the Sixers were eliminated at home by the Hawks. Did he enlighten us on his plan to fix the team? Trade Simmons? Fire Doc? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘concurring’ as in Supreme Court justice Brett Kavanaugh writes concurring opinion in NCAA lawsuit. So what does it mean? You see the NCAA was dunked on 9-0, but will this change college athletics forever? Are players getting paid? What happens next. (22:45) So You Wanna Talk To Samson!? Someone asked me if I’d ever hire a female manager. Becky Hammon is a finalist for the Portland Trailblazers head coaching job. Here’s what needs to be done to pave the way for women to get these roles. (35:40) Review: Wrath of Man. (38:50) NPPOD. Jacob deGrom becomes first player checked for foreign-substances. It is absurd. (40:45) Carl Nassib became the first active NFL player to come out as gay. As part of his announcement he will be donating $100K to the Trevor Project. The NFL and NFLPA both released statements.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘process’ as in Trust The Process as in the process is over as in the Philadelphia 76ers were booed off their home court in a Game 7 loss to the Atlanta Hawks. Woof. Joel Embiid is not happy. Ben Simmons may need to go into hiding. Doc Rivers may get fired. Daryl Morey has a lot of work to do this offseason. (17:45) Is the NBA losing its mind over the teams left in the playoffs? No LeBron, no Nets, no Celtics, no Sixers… who is left!? Where is the star power!? (27:15) Review: Pink: All I Know So Far. (32:15) The Tampa Bay Rays are bringing up their top prospect Wander Franco. I wonder why this is happening. HMMMMM. (37:30) NPPOD. (42:00) So You Wanna Talk To Samson!? Someone asked me about Cole Beasley and his comments on the COVID-19 vaccine. What a guy he is. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘certainty’ as in Mar Cuban better be certain about his guy Voulgaris. GM Donnie Nelson has been fired. Coach Rick Carlisle has stepped down. Superstar Luka Doncic is fed up. But Marky Mark said it was total BS that there were problems! Ha! (10:00) So You Wanna Talk To Samson!? Someone asked me about the Chicago Bears saying they want to purchase Arlington Racecourse even though they have a deal with Soldier Field through 2033. Even the Mayor of Chicago has released a statement! (26:00) Review: Halston. (30:35) Is making history a bad thing or a good thing? Ask the Arizona Diamondbacks this question. The team just set the record for most consecutive road losses. Here’s a list of slump busters that Arizona should try. (38:45) NPPOD. (43:20) Naomi Osaka announced that she is withdrawing from Wimbledon. She might come back from the Olympics. Maybe the US Open. Let her live. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘deGrammit’ as in Jacob deGrom left another Mets game with injury. He’s had one of the best pitching seasons ever, but he can’t stay healthy. With what’s been going on in baseball — this is the danger zone. (5:00) How’s my guy Scott Boras doing? He finally spoke up about what he thought was going on with MLB. Wonderful. How exciting! Zac Gallen called out Mike Hill over foreign-substances… wonder who his agent is…. (22:08) What a day in the NBA yesterday. Scott Brooks fired by Washington. Chris Paul in COVID protocols. Kawhi Leonard ACL injury. Stan Van Gundy fired after just one season with New Orleans. What? (29:20) Review: Infinite. (32:12) NFL sent out a memo on new rules and policies for the 2021 season. It’s the COVID-19 protocols and the it basically says without saying… GO GET VACCINATED. (36:10) NPPOD. (37:45) Donnie Nelson was the GM of the Dallas Mavericks. He has been fired by Mark Cuban. A few days ago a leak came out about the Mavericks, Luka Doncic, and a shadow GM. Way to go, Mark! (42:37) LeBron James is not happy with the NBA or the schedule. He went off on Twitter about the injuries in this year’s playoffs. Was he right? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices