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MLB race to sign Japanese star Yoshinobu Yamamoto is on! Max Scherzer claims top doctors have major problem with pitch clock! (Episode 937) Nov 21, 2023

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Today’s word of the day is ‘saikou’ as in the best as in Yoshinobu Yamamoto has been posted to MLB. What does that mean? Who is he? Why does every team want him? Every rumor is this team is in on him. That team wants him. Who doesn’t want him!? (12:50) When Max Scherzer speaks, we listen… because it’s going to be HORSE HOCKEY! And he did it again. This time it’s the pitch clock. (24:45) Zach Wilson has been benched. It finally happened. Is Saleh going to get benched next? (29:35) Review: Albert Brooks - Defending My Life. (32:55) NPPOD. (35:10) The Knicks are suing the Raptors for $10 million. No big deal, right? Well, they called out Adam Silver and said he wouldn’t be able to do his job correctly in hearing this case. Interesting. Jimmy Dolan Special! (41:45) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me about Brandon Woodruff being non-tendered. He’s hurt. Teams want him. Why not the Brewers?

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Phillies sign Aaron Nola to new massive deal: Is Bryce Harper renegotiation next?; NFL investigating Bengals over Joe Burrow injury... why? (Episode 936) Nov 20, 2023

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Today’s word of the day is ‘7/172’ as in 7 years as in 172 million as in Aaron Nola has gotten the biggest deal the Phillies have ever given to a pitcher. Did they get better? Was it worth it? (11:30) Should the Phillies tear up Harper’s contract and give him a new one? A raise? More years? (21:50) What happened with the Bengals and Joe Burrow? Was he hurt before the game? Was he hurt during the game? Should the Bengals be penalized? (33:55) Review: The Boy Who Lived. (39:00) NPPOD. (44:00) Let me talk about my weekend. It was a fun one.

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Oakland Athletics Relocation: MLB owners unanimously vote in favor of relocation - What does it all mean? What will happen next? (Episode 935) Nov 17, 2023

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Today’s word of the day is ‘relocation frenzy’ as in relocation as in MLB as in Oakland as in Las Vegas as in John Fisher as in Rob Manfred. The vote happened. It was approved. What happens to the Athletics now? (31:45) Review: She Came to Me (34:23) MLB Awards Recap. (40:40) Jim Harbaugh has accepted his 3-game ban. Why? Why did Michigan give up its legal battle vs the Big Ten? (43:35) Formula 1 in Vegas has been a disaster.

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Do the Browns regret that Deshaun Watson contract yet?; Draymond Green deserved more than a 5-game ban!; What's happening with Kelly Oubre? (Episode 934) Nov 16, 2023

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Today’s word of the day is ‘230’ as in 230 million as in 230 Million guaranteed dollars as in Deshaun Watson as in the Cleveland Browns. Deshaun Watson is out for the year. He still gets paid. Do the Browns regret this deal yet? 12 games in 2 years. That’s it. (9:45) Draymond Green was suspended for 5 games for putting Rudy Gobert in a chokehold. Was that enough? (22:45) Review: LA Story. (29:00) Ron Washington was introduced as the Angels new manager. Did anyone ask him about Ohtani? He spoke about Trout and Rendon. The GM says they’ll be aggressive this offseason. (36:00) NPPOD. (38:30) What is happening with Kelly Oubre? He suffered an injury that he says was caused by a car accident. The police are saying they can’t find video of the incident. What?

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Remembering Padres owner Peter Seidler; What is next for the Padres?; Athletics owner John Fisher responds to Oakland fans! (Episode 933) Nov 15, 2023

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Today’s word of the day is ‘fan’ as in a big fan as in the Padres biggest fan as in yesterday the San Diego Padres announced that Peter Seilder had died at 63. The owner of the Padres was the team’s biggest fan and he tried and tried to win. (10:10) John Fisher, owner of the Athletics, had a little run in with Athletics fans in Arlington. Let’s see what he had to say! (26:00) Review: Escaping Twin Flames. (30:50) Giancarlo Stanton’s agent has responded to Brian Cashman. Uh oh. (40:25) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me about the Buffalo Bills firing the OC after another loss. (47:00) NPPOD

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Shohei Ohtani reportedly only wants to play for contender!; Cashman's harsh criticism of Stanton; Craig Counsell says sorry to Brewers fans (Episode 932) Nov 14, 2023

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Today’s word of the day is ‘winning’ as contender as in Shohei Ohtani as in the Angels as in free agency. What does winning have to do with it? Well, reportedly Ohtani wants to play for a contender. Does that mean no more Angels? (13:25) Brian Cashman had some harsh words about Giancarlo Stanton. Why? (19:15) Craig Counsell was introduced as the next Cubs manager. What happened? What did he say? (31:35) Review: Sly. (34:40) The Houston Astros succession plan has been activated. Goodbye Dusty. Hello Espada. (39:50) NPPOD. (42:40) Zion Williamson talked about buying into the Pelicans program. What does that mean?

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Jim Harbaugh, Michigan taking Big Ten to court over suspension! Texas A&M will pay Jimbo Fisher $76 MILLION to NOT coach! (Episode 931) Nov 13, 2023

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Today’s word of the day is ‘temporary injunction’ as in Jim Harbaugh as in Michigan as in the Big Ten as in college football. It has been a wild 72 hours in the college football world, but let’s start in Happy Valley. Michigan goes to play Penn State and Jim Harbaugh was not there. The Big Ten suspended him on Friday night! (12:10) Jimbo Fisher was fired by Texas A&M and the school owes him $76M! Just insane! $76M to not coach! What a life! (30:50) Review: The Killer. (35:32) NPPOD. (40:00) The Mavericks TV announcer went off on James Harden. Why?

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Panthers owner David Tepper LOVES firing coaches... Is Frank Reich next?; RSN trouble means MLB payroll problems! (Episode 930) Nov 10, 2023

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Today’s word of the day is ‘teppermental’ as in David Tepper as in the Carolina Panthers as in Frank Reich as in Bryce Young as in Carolina, we have a problem. Tepper fires coaches everywhere. Fires soccer coaches. Fires NFL coaches. Is Frank Reich next? (11:00) MLB is going to have a payroll problem. We are already seeing it. Regional Sports Networks are causing financial issues for teams! We told you this would happen! (24:20) Review: Dumb Money. (33:30) Oakland Athletics update… again! (41:05) NPPOD. (43:20) What’s going on with Ole Miss and Lane Kiffin? A lawsuit!

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Scott Boras takes center stage at MLB GM Meetings... lucky us!; Michigan readies itself for battle with Big Ten! (Episode 929) Nov 09, 2023

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Today’s word of the day is ‘hibernation’ as in bears as in winter as in polar bears (?) as in Scott Boras as in MLB GM Meetings. Oh boy. What did Scotty have to say? He talked free agents. He talked World Series. He talked pitch clock. (14:35) Los Angels hire Ron Washington! We told you it would happen. The Bruce Bochy Effect! (20:24) What the heck is happening with Michigan v. Big Ten? It’s gotten insane. It’s become a witch hunt to see who has done more sign-stealing. Michigan is ready for battle. (33:02) Review: The Morning Show Season 3. (37:00) SAG-AFTRA and the studios have reached a tentative agreement. What does it mean for the future of Hollywood?

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Cashman calls Yankees "pretty f****** good!" - what did he mean!?; MLB Meetings: Here's EVERYTHING that's being discussed! (Episode 928) Nov 08, 2023

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Today’s word of the day is ‘indignant’ as in GM Meetings as in scrums as in media sessions as in Brian Cashman as in the Yankees. What happened? Well, the GM Meetings are taking place in Scottsdale. What happens there you ask? Let’s discuss. (18:45) The Ohtani Sweepstakes have begun. He was the talk of the town. Everyone wants him. Everyone has a plan. How else are teams preparing for this offseason? What happens if you lose out on Ohtani? (24:45) What else is happening at the GM Meetings? Who’s talking? (35:00) Review: Fingernails. (39:13) Adam Silver has a lot of problems right now. Referees. LeBron. All-Star Game. In-Season Tournament. TV Rights.

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