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MLB Sticky Stuff: Max Scherzer ejected after foreign substance check; Are the Athletics DEFINITELY moving to Las Vegas now!? (Episode 799) Apr 20, 2023

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Today’s word of the day is ‘sticky stuff’ as in sticky icky as in foreign substance as in 4/20 as in Max Scherzer was ejected over alleged sticky stuff usage yesterday. It was a huge event. Max said he did nothing. Umpires said liar! Max said he swears he just used rosin. Umpires said more lies! (17:35) Are the Athletics finally leaving Oakland? The team announce it is closing in on a deal to buy land to build a stadium in Las Vegas. (34:30) Review: Square Grouper (36:20) Should Tua walk away from football? He said it’s his decision. And it is. (42:00) NPPOD

Happy 4/20 to all those that celebrate. Have yourself a day!

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MLB Deal or No Deal: Springs TJ surgery, Hunter Greene, Pablo Lopez extensions; Draymond Green HAS been suspended! Wow! (Episode 798) Apr 19, 2023

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Today’s word of the day is ‘caution’ as in think first before acting as in giving out contracts to players that are under long term contracts. What am I talking about? Look at the Julio, Acuńa, Wander deals. Seem good. What about Jeffrey Springs? David Fletcher? Will Pablo Lopez and Hunter Greene work out? (16:30) Draymond Green has been suspended for Game 3 of the Warriors-Kings series. We told you it would happen. (25:40) MLB is testing out new rules again. Will these one make it to the big leagues? (37:30) Review: When You Finish Saving the World. (39:40) NPPOD.

Hump DAYYYYYYYYYYYY! Let's go people! Can almost smell the weekend from here!

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Should Draymond Green be suspended?; Fernando Tatis Jr return, Juan Soto big time struggles! (Episode 797) Apr 18, 2023

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WE had technical difficulties today! We lost the internet and couldn't find it! John Taffer wanted to SHUT! US! DOWN! But we rose up through the flames like a PHOENIX!

Today’s word of the day is ‘stomped’ as in foot as in chest as in Draymond Green as in Domantas Sabots as in the Warriors are now down 0-2 to the Kings and might be without Draymond Green. What happened here? Is the NBA going to do something? (15:10) Fernando Tatis Jr is returning to the San Diego Padres! First time since 2021. How will that go? (22:05) What is wrong with Juan Soto? Not batting for averaging. Not bringing in runs. Is he still worth $400M? (29:30) Review: Unstable. (32:30) Jalen Hurts just got a monster payday from the Eagles. What does this mean for Lamar Jackson? Can the Ravens get something close done? (37:20) NPPOD. (39:20) Athletics fans are planning a reverse boycott. What does this mean?

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NBA Playoffs: Kings big upset of Warriors upstaged by E40 ejection; Marlins marketing 'mistake'! More MLB umpire problems! (Episode 796) Apr 17, 2023

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Today’s word of the day is ‘playoffs baby’ as in the NBA Playoffs are here and things are happening. Giannis hurt. Morant hurt. Herro hurt. Knicks win. And the Warriors lose to the Kings! What happened in that game though? Kings security ejected rap legend E40. (14:25) Marlins marketing mistakes. Here we go again! What did the team do now? (26:40) Review: American Manhunt - The Boston Marathon Bombing. (31:40) Cody Bellinger was called for a pitch clock violation. What was the big deal? Well, he was getting a standing ovation from Dodgers fans and the ump shouldn’t have called it! (38:40) Foreign substance ejection! No not the pitcher, it was the Twins manager Rocco Baldelli this time! (43:50) NPPOD.

Go watch the Boston Marathon! Today is the day!

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Washington Commanders will reportedly sell for $6.05 BILLION! Goodbye, Danny Boy! What's happening with Zion and Ja!? (Episode 795) Apr 14, 2023

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Today’s word of the day is ‘6.05B’ as in 6 billion and 50 million as in the Washington Commanders are selling to Josh Harris and his group. Is this the end of the Danny Boy content machine? Will he and Tanya ride off into the sunset? (20:20) Do the Pelicans have a problem? CJ McCollum appears to call out Zion Williamson for not playing in the Play-In Tournament. Uh oh. (31:45) Review: Tetris. (35:55) What is happening with Ja Morant? He still has problems that continue to grow. His lawyers released a statement that he is countersuing a teenager alleging he will miss out on $30M because of All-NBA voting. (42:55) NPPOD.

Have an incredible weekend, everyone! Do something fun! Go out to dinner and treat yourself. YOU DESERVE IT!

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MLB Expansion: Utah joins fight with Nashville, Portland, and Las Vegas to get a team!; Jeff Bezos OUT of Commanders sale!? (Episode 794) Apr 13, 2023

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Today’s word of the day is ‘32’ as in the number of teams MLB wants as in two more to go as in what happens with Oakland and Tampa will impact the next two. So who’s in? Salt Lake City wants in. Nashville wants in. Portland wants in. Las Vegas wants in. (10:45) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me about Diamond not paying TV deals to teams. This person wanted to know if players would still be getting paid. (27:55) Review: Lewis Capaldi - How I’m Feeling Now. (33:45) Jeff Bezos is reportedly out of the running for ownership of the Washington Commanders. What happened? (39:30) NPPOD. (42:00) Beer for sale! Beer for sale! Beer for sale! How are teams selling alcohol now that MLB game speeds have increased?

It's a beautiful day in the northeast! Sun is shining! Stay hydrated, folks!

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MLB Early Takeaways: Rays remain perfect while Phillies, Astros, Mets, Dodgers, Cardinals struggle - DO NOT PANIC! (Episode 793) Apr 12, 2023

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Today’s word of the day is ‘it’s early’ as in the season has just begun as in your team isn’t that bad as in the other teams aren’t that good. The Tampa Bay Rays are undefeated still, 11-0. Will they stay perfect? Will the Phillies, Mets, Dodgers, Astros continue to struggle!? The Marlins finally got a player to hit the cycle, no not that cycle. (11:00) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me about Anthony Volpe getting benched by the New York Yankees. Let’s discuss how rookies have done this season so far. (22:20) Are the Arizona Diamondbacks getting a new stadium? Chase Field opened just 25 years ago! (32:55) Review: Avatar: The Way of Water. (37:55) NPPOD. (40:20) Zion Williamson speaks to the media and answers some questions about why he’s not playing. What is going on here?

I'm going to my first Mets game of the year today! Hot dog time! Are you a ketchup or mustard person?

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Astros Cheating Exposed... AGAIN: Evan Gattis goes scorched earth! Rudy Gobert gets suspended; Can Daniel Snyder sell the Commanders already!? (Episode 792) Apr 11, 2023

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Today’s word of the day is ‘scorched Earth’ as in burn it down as in don’t care anymore so let’s expose it all as in former Houston Astro Evan Gattis went nuclear on twitter yesterday. What happened? What’s happening? Is he a trustworthy source? (13:00) Rudy Gobert has been suspended. Can’t believe it happened but it did. Wow. (23:20) Odell Beckham signs a one-year deal for $15M guaranteed. Good for him! (32:20) Review: Pretty Baby - Brooke Shields. (34:55) Daniel Snyder can’t help himself. There’s always story about the Washington Commanders doing something wrong. Here we go again. (43:35) Can the Charlotte Hornets keep its star point guard? Is LaMelo Ball’s future in Charlotte?

We are sorry for talking about the Astros cheating again. We will stop!

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Mavericks call in the tanks, NBA calls for investigation; Rudy Gobert punches Kyle Anderson; 2nd MLB player steps away to focus on mental health (Episode 791) Apr 10, 2023

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Today’s word of the day is ‘Sherlock’ as in no s**t Sherlock as in Sherlock and Holmes as in another investigation. This time it’s on integrity in sports! This time the Dallas Mavericks have openly tanked in a way that was STUNNING to see! (14:00) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me about Rudy Gobert throwing a punch at Kyle Anderson on the bench of the Timberwolves game. Gobert got sent home! What a mess. Not to mention another player, Jaden McDaniels, punched a wall and lost. (26:15) We have a bunch of wait to sees to update! (34:55) Review: Beef. (38:55) Detroit Tigers outfielder Austin Meadows is stepping away from the team to deal with his anxiety. This is important. (44:50) NPPOD

It's Monday, but that doesn't mean it has to be a bad day! Let's go, people! Have a day!

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MLB rainouts with no rain!? Are game speeds going to impact beer and hot dog prices!? When will the sponsorships end!? (Episode 790) Apr 07, 2023

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Today’s word of the day is ‘rain out’ as in rain rain go away as in postponement as in the Mets postponed their home opener because of rain… that never came! How do decisions like this get made? Why are they made? (11:20) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me about game speeds impacting in-stadium revenue. Are hot dog prices going up? Is beer going to be more expensive? Is this why there’s more sponsorships!? (29:10) Review: The Reluctant Traveler (32:50) What happens when a city and team go to fight? It’s happening with the 49ers. It’s happening with the Coyotes. (41:30) NPPOD. (44:10) Mavericks lose protest filed to NBA against game vs Warriors. NBA said sorry, but no.

Have a great friday! Do something fun!

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