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Shooting at Chiefs Super Bowl parade leaves one dead, at least 21 others injured by gunfire (Episode 991) Feb 15, 2024

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Today’s word of the day is ‘infuriating’ as in here we go again as in gun violence as in the Chiefs Super Bowl parade turned into mayhem when a shooting broke out. 1 dead. At least 21 other shot. Children shot. What the ****! (22:32) Justin Verlander had a setback. The Astros aren’t happy. The Mets kind of are. (27:40) The drama of the Nationals and Stephen Strasburg has reached a new level we may have never seen before. Nationals owe Strasburg big money, but he’ll never pitch again. The team knows it. He knows it. But they want him at Spring Training…. Why? (38:21) Review: Arthur. (41:24) Pistons’ Isaiah Stewart was arrested for punching Suns’ Drew Eubanks before the game yesterday. What? (47:50) NPPOD.

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Why haven't Snell, Bellinger, Montgomery, or Chapman signed yet!?; Athletics set to meet with Oakland officials over stadium lease! (Episode 990) Feb 14, 2024

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Today’s word of the day is ‘pfp’ as in pitchers fielding practice as in spring training as in baseball is slowly coming back as in free agents. What do I mean? Why hasn’t last year’s Cy Young Award winner been signed? How about the best bat on the Cubs? How about a World Series winning pitcher? How about a Gold Glove third baseman? (15:35) The Athletics are meeting with Oakland for a lease extension. Is this step 1 of a new deal? Is this step 1 of the Athletics coming back to Oakland? (27:50) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me a question about Jen Pawol getting to umpire Spring Training games. Is the gender barrier breaking in baseball? (34:35) Review: Lost. (40:10) NPPOD. The Warriors tried to trade for LeBron James! What?

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Mets willing to let Pete Alonso test free agency!? Why?; Stadium deals and stadium deals and stadium deals and stadium deals! (Episode 989) Feb 13, 2024

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Today’s word of the day is ‘happens to be represented by Boras’ as in you’ve watched this show long enough to know as in David Stearns as in Pete Alonso as in Scott Boras as in baseball is a day away from being all the way back! Mets new president David Stearns spoke about Pete Alonso and him unlikely to get a new deal this season. (15:05) Jorge Soler signed a new deal with the Giants. 3 years, $42 million! Sorry Marlins. (16:12) What is the latest going on with MLB TV Deals? The Twins and Rangers now have one-year deals with Ballys. Hmm. (29:00) Review: The Eternal Memory. (34:00) What’s happening with the Wizards, Capitals stadium deal in Virginia? It appears to be dead. But is it really? Ted Leonsis said it was a done deal during a presser with the governor! (40:12) NPPOD. (40:28) More and more and more and more and more stadium deals and proposals continue to pop up. Please listen to us!

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BACK2BACK! Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce, Chiefs repeat as Super Bowl champs!; Why did former Mets GM get season-long ban? (Episode 988) Feb 12, 2024

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Today’s word of the day is ‘repeat’ as in back-to-back as in the Kansas City Chiefs have done it again. Patrick Mahomes is magic. Travis Kelce finished strong. Andy Reid made the right decisions. The defense stepped up. It was all inevitable. What stood out? Did you like the new overtime rules? What was Shanahan thinking taking the ball first? (31:15) What were your favorite commercials from the Super Bowl? This is why most people tune in! (35:20) NPPOD. (41:08) Former Mets GM Billy Eppler got a season-long ban! What? For allegedly fabricating injuries to mess with rosters. And he was the only one blamed!

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Super Bowl Weekend: Chiefs or 49ers - who wins!?; Rob Manfred meets media to talk: Athletics, Vegas, Streaming, and more! (Episode 987) Feb 09, 2024

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Today’s word of the day is ‘58.5 hours’ as in Super Bowl weekend as in Super Bowl as in Brock Purdy as in Patrick Mahomes as in the 49ers as in the Chiefs! What are my top 5 storylines for the big game? Why isn’t anyone talking about Brock Purdy? His story is amazing! (12:20) Rob Manfred has spoken. He has risen from the hotels in Orlando and what did he have to say? Did he see his shadow? Athletics! DTC! More Athletics! More Vegas! (28:00) Review: Griselda. (31:20) Adolis Garcia signed a new deal with the Texas Rangers to avoid arbitration. Let’s take a look at the details and why he did it. And let’s take a look at some Josh Hader comments. (40:10) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me about the Michigan court case about guns, culpability, and the “Michigan Mom” ruling.

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Are Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce, and the Chiefs really villains?; How the 49ers capitalized on the NFL's minority hiring incentive program (Episode 986) Feb 08, 2024

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Today’s word of the day is ‘anti-hero’ as in Taylor Swift as in Travis Kelce as in Patrick Mahomes as in the Chiefs. When did they become the bad guys? How did this happen? Patrick Mahomes was asked about being a villain, but is he really a villain for winning? (11:30) The NFL minority hiring incentive program is causing quite a stir. Teams are getting draft picks for getting coaches and executives hired away. The 49ers are at the top of that list and owners aren’t happy. (25:40) Review: Silence of the Lambs. (30:03) Netflix announced that a new documentary series will be shot this year Hard Knocks style on the 2024 Boston Red Sox. I have some thoughts because the Marlins did this! (35:50) NPPOD. (37:00) Let’s discuss some things about the MLB owners meetings taking place. What will they talk about? The olympics? Why have the World Baseball Classic AND the Olympics for baseball?

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The New Sports Streaming Future: ESPN, Fox, Warner/Discovery team up for new service, ANOTHER update on Vegas and the Athletics (Episode 985) Feb 07, 2024

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Today’s word of the day is ‘bundle’ as in streaming as in cable as in ESPN as in Fox as in TNT as in ABC as in FS1 as in sports. Here we go again. We’re back to the TV bundle. These companies announced yesterday that a new streaming service is coming this fall. (13:30) We have another update on yesterday’s exciting Las Vegas mayor statements. Carolyn Goodman walked back her statement on the Athletics. Wonder why! (25:04) Review: Reacher. (28:20) Jose Altuve is a Houston Astro for life. He signed a 5-year extension through his age-39 season. And Clayton Kershaw is back with the Dodgers. He won’t pitch most of the season though. (39:00) NPPOD. (43:00) Let’s talk about the circus…. I mean Super Bowl Week from Las Vegas. Gambling. Radio Row. Drinking. Partying. IT’S A LOT!

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Roger Goodell talks Taylor Swift, Streaming Future, Refs, NFL Brazil! We have MAJOR UPDATE on the Athletics and Vegas! (Episode 984) Feb 06, 2024

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Today’s word of the day is ‘manipulative presser’ as in Super Bowl week as in invite-only as in Roger Goodell met the media and he had some interesting things to say. Taylor Swift, check. Streaming, check. NFL Brazil, check. Grass fields, check! (17:00) Josh Harris held an introductory press conference for Dan Quinn yesterday. What an odd search it was. No Ben Johnson. No Eric Bienemy. Kliff Kingsbury snubs Raiders. (31:00) Review: Bookie. (33:40) We have another update on the A’s to Vegas! A teacher union is suing the state. And now the mayor of Las Vegas is coming out against the team moving to the city! What!? (42:33) NPPOD - Super Bowl props! (46:05) Bobby Witt signed a huge deal with the Royals. The details are something, for sure!

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Ohtani, Betts, and Dodgers ready to be MLB Villains; Messi and Inter Miami's booed out of Hong Kong (Episode 983) Feb 05, 2024

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Today’s word of the day is ‘29’ as in 30 MLB teams as in 29 other teams as in the Los Angels Dodgers as in Shohei Ohtani as in Mookie Betts as in Freddie Freeman as in Gavin Lux. The Dodgers are ready to be villains. They don’t care if you’re upset with them for spending a BILLION. (16:15) Theo Epstein is back in baseball on the ownership side. We told you it would happen. He’s now a minority owner of the Red Sox and part of Fenway Sports Group. (27:50) Review: Slow Horses. (32:30) The Jacksonville Jaguars are out $22 million because of a former employee. He spent about $20 million of it gambling! And now the Jaguars want that money back from Fanduel. Good luck! (43:10) The Hong Kong Messi Mess. That’s what happened with Inter Miami. Disaster!

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Baltimore Orioles trade for Corbin Burnes! Dan Quinn goes from Cowboys DC to Head coach of DC; Bad week for the 76ers! (Episode 982) Feb 02, 2024

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Thank you to everyone who voted! We won Best Baseball and Best Sports Business podcast! LET’S GO!

Today’s word of the day is ‘fly’ as in birds as in Baltimore as in Orioles as in David Rubenstein as in Camden Yards as in Corbin Burnes. The Milwaukee Brewers traded Burnes to the Orioles yesterday. The return was interesting. The Orioles are primed for a run. The Brewers are primed for a serious rebuild. And because Burnes is a Boras guy, let’s talk about James Paxton. (19:50) Dan Quinn is headed to Washington. The Commanders brought the DC from the Cowboys. It’s Josh Harris first hire. Was it the right hire? (28:15) Review: Priscilla. (30:55) It has been a bad week for the 76ers and Joel Embiid. First the debacle in Denver. Then he missed another game. Then he played and left and played and got hurt. And now he’s hurt hurt. And the 76ers were fined. (36:30) Alabama’s former baseball coach was given a 15-year show-cause penalty for his involvement in a betting scandal. What happened? It’s a doozy! (42:52) NPPOD. (45:20) It’s the Steroid Games. Huh?

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