Nothing Personal with David Samson

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) NPPODHAVE A GREAT DAY! DO SOMETHING FUN! IT'S THIRSTY THURSDAY! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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) NPPODIt's officially baseball season! That's it! No NBA. No NHL! Baseball is king! But the Mets still STINK! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘Tommy John’ as in Jacob deGrom as in 5 years as in $185M as in the Texas Rangers are mad as in Jacob deGrom is done for the season and needs Tommy John surgery. Did the Rangers know? Was this inevitable? (13:40) LIV Golf and PGA Tour announced a merger yesterday. What happened? What changed? What will change? Is the Saudi-backed business good for golf? (35:00) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me about what happens next with Saudi money. Will this money trickle into MLB? NFL? NBA? MLS? NHL? Where does it end? (44:00) NPPOD.It's a weird one in the northeast still! Air quality isn't great so instead of the usual "get some sun" -- i'll say be safe, everyone! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘stalled’ as in not moving as in paused as in the Las Vegas legislative session ended and the Athletics stadium bill did not pass! What does this mean? No public financing! What about a special session? Doesn’t look likely! (17:00) Are the Bears moving to Arlington Heights or not? What is happening here? Stadium deals! (21:55) LeBron to Dallas? Kyrie Irving wants to make it happen. Leaking this during the NBA Finals? Woof. (32:30) Review: 3000 Years of Longing. (37:00) Why is Matt Ishbia overpaying for coaching? Does the team need this? How does the league feel? (44:00) NPPODNo Stanley Cup or NBA Finals tonight!? What do we do with our free time!? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘3’ as in best of 3 as in 3 wins needed as in the Miami Heat won Game 2 of the NBA Finals by doing what they do best… not giving up. Denver Nuggets had another Jokic game, had a huge lead, and still lost at home. Now Miami gets the home court advantage for the final 5. (14:20) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me why I don’t think the Athletics would work as well as the Golden Knights have in Vegas. Interesting. (28:55) Review: Victim/Suspect. (37:40) Stephen Strasburg is done again. He signed a 7-year, $245M deal in December 2019 and has started just 8 games. Worst contract all time? (45:50) NPPOD.It's Monday... a bit chilly right now.. but that won't stop us from having a great day! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘1’ as in Game 1 as in 1 win as in the Denver Nuggets cruised to a Game 1 win. Nikola Jokic is too much. The Heat cannot stop him for 4 games. Will not happen. (8:20) Adam Silver met with the media yesterday and he had some things to say. Did he have to say any of it? TV deals. Streaming. Refs. And Ja Morant! (16:30) We’ve got another Twitter burner account situation! This time it’s an NBA referee! What!? (29:40) Review: Dave Season 3. (34:20) We have an update to the MLB v. Sinclair case. The judge has ruled in favor of MLB. What now? (38:40) NPPOD. (42:20) What is going on in the NFL? The disconnect between Goodell and the players is staggering. Does he care?Have a great weekend! We've got the Stanley Cup and NBA Finals this weekend! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices