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Boston Red Sox fire Alex Cora because a scapegoat was needed! Are the Mets, Phillies, or Astros next? (Episode 1445 Hour 1) Apr 27, 2026

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Today’s word of the day is ‘patsy’ as in fall guy as in Alex Cora as in Craig Breslow as in Sam Kennedy as in John Henry as in the Boston Red Sox. Cora has been fired. The Red Sox are playing terrible baseball. (26:20) The Phillies and Mets stink. It’s so bad. (37:38) Review: Heel. (40:10) The Astros are in trouble. The theme of today is bad baseball for big payrolls. Is Joe Espada next on the chopping block? (47:46) NPPOD

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ZASLOW SHOW 2.0 - Same Old Dolphins | Dave Dameshek Joins Apr 24, 2026

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On today's edition of ZASLOW SHOW 2.0, Zaslow recaps the NFL Draft's 1st round, including how the Miami Dolphins fared. Zas is joined by Football America! host, Dave Dameshek, as both Zas and Dave are frustrated by how the Dolphins new regime handled their first draft.

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NPDS - It's Coca Thursday! The Mets win! Vrabel madness! And the funniest moment in show history happens! (Episode 1444 Hour 2) Apr 23, 2026

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It's Coca show time! Please listen to the Kalshi discussion towards the end today! Was truly the funniest moment ever for me. Tears. I hope you all laugh too!

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NPDS - The Mets finally won! And the Phillies can't win! Mike Vrabel story has reached a new level of ridiculous! (Episode 1444 Hour 1) Apr 23, 2026

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Today’s word of the day is ‘abnormal’ as in the Mets as in Juan Soto as in Francisco Lindor as in group texts. The losing streak is over! The Mets have done it! A 3-2 game that felt more like a World Series Game 7. What a moment! But, we need to address this Soto texting situation. A veteran Mets player said it was normal. I am telling you it’s not. (10:25) The Phillies are in trouble now. No more Mets streak so the Phillies are in the spotlight. The losing is too much, but Dave Dombrowski says it’s not that bad… yet. (18:50) This Mike Vrabel story is now fully out of control. I cannot believe it. (30:50) Review: Wuthering Heights. (33:10) Devin Booker is going to get fiend. It’s a given. He called out the officials by name after the loss to the Thunder. Wow. (44:05) George Pickens isn’t getting a longterm deal this season. The Cowboys said it ain’t happening. The bigger story here is that it was Stephen Jones who was the messenger, not Jerry. (49:20) NPPOD.

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ZASLOW SHOW 2.0 - Did They Win or Did They Lose w/ Amber Wilson Apr 22, 2026

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On today's edition of ZASLOW SHOW 2.0, Zaslow is joined by his ESPN Radio cohost, Amber Wilson, for her weekly appearance. Zaslow and Amber debut a new segment while recapping last night's NBA Playoff action. Plus, a wild morning on the LeBatard Show.

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So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? The Bulls did it again! How do 3-team trades work? End of MLB blackouts is coming! (Episode 1443 Hour 2) Apr 22, 2026

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The Chicago Bulls and Billy Donovan are no more! What happened to Michael Reinsdorf and his whole speech? Wha was the point of that? (8:48) How do you set up a 3-team trade? How do you identify a third team? (17:45) Will the Angels trade Jose Soriano? He has been LIGHTS OUT for the Angels this year. (24:35) What goes into projecting a position for a prospect? How did JT Realmuto become an All-Star catcher as a QB and SS prospect? (37:50) Who controls the broadcast decisions for MLB teams now that teams are under the league umbrella? (46:20) Why is blackouts in MLB still a thing in the streaming era?

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NPDS - The Mets find a new way to keep the losing streak alive! Spurs without Wemby!? Mike Vrabel FINALLY addresses the media (Episode 1443 Hour 1) Apr 22, 2026

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Today’s word of the day is ‘dozen’ as in 12 as in 12 straight as in the Mets as in losing. Nolan McLean had a perfect game through five innings. A 3-run lead. And the Mets still lost. How is this happening? (13:30) Craig Counsell is sick of the Ohtani Rule. He is not alone in baseball. But, don’t ask Dave Roberts about it! (22:10) The Spurs lost a game to the Trail Blazers last night, but they also lost Victor Wembanyama. A concussion. Uh oh. (32:00) Review: Outcome. (36:10) The Lakers are up 2-0 on the Rockets! Without Luka and Austin Reaves! LeBron continues to be a marvel! And the Celtics lost at home to the Sixers? Huh!? (38:50) Mike Vrabel met the media yesterday to speak on the fallout of the photos dropping of he and Dianna Russini in Arizona. He didn’t say yes, but he also didn’t say no. (47:40) NPPOD.

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NFL DRAFT WEEK! Geoff Schwartz joins on Mendoza, Ty Simpson, Giants, Chiefs, and more! (Episode 1442 Hour 2) Apr 21, 2026

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It’s NFL Draft week! Let’s go! We have Geoff Schwartz joining us today to break it all down for me, and for you! Fernando Mendoza a lock at 1? What are the Giants and Chiefs going to do? Will the Jets go QB? (28:25) Philadelphia announced its World Cup plan. And it’s not a great look for New Jersey! (36:10) The White House UFC event is not political. No, that’s not what I’m saying. That’s what UFC President Dana White said! (44:05) AN interesting interview by the PGA took place about LIV Golf and we need to discuss.

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Knicks blow it at home! Is CJ McCollum a villain? Dodgers lose another closer! Phillies in doomsday mode! (Episode 1442 Hour 1) Apr 21, 2026

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Today’s word of the day is ‘cocksure’ as in the Knicks as in the Hawks as in the NBA playoffs! The Knicks thought they had it. Up 14 at home. The crowd was into it. The Hawks were the inferior team. And the Knicks blew it. Let’s talk about villains. Gotham needs one and the Knicks fans have their eyes set on CJ McCollum? (15:22) The Minnesota Timberwolves with a huge comeback win against the Nuggets! Another team blowing a huge lead at home. (23:20) The Portland Trail Blazers have a new owner. And he’s already being labeled as cheap. Yikes. (31:40) Review: Pillion. (35:09) The Dodgers have a closer problem again. Edwin Díaz is getting elbow surgery. Uh oh. (43:20) The Phillies are down bad. Can’t pitch. Can’t hit. Can’t win. (49:33) NPPOD.

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NPDS - The Warriors dynasty has run its course! NBA Playoffs and so many blowouts! James Dolan's surveillance state! (Episode 1441 Hour 2) Apr 20, 2026

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The Golden State Warriors reign is over. They are not going to get that old thing back. Steph Curry is old. Draymond Green is old. Jimmy Butler is hurt and old. And Steve Kerr might be done. (11:53) The NBA Playoffs have begun. Blowout after blowout after blowout! No close games. Only one road team won. (18:30) The New York Knicks have been exposed for the surveillance they do on their fans at MSG. James Dolan is a paranoid owner. The level in which they “spy” on fans. (29:45) Luka and Cade are now eligible for regular season honors. They got the exemption! (39:30) The NFL is selling more broadcast packages. This time it’s YouTube? That’s right.

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