Nothing Personal with David Samson

Today’s word of the day is ‘misnomer’ as in wrong or inaccurate name or designation as in it’s time to evaluate my preseason MLB picks at the midway point and see how things are going. What are the biggest surprises? The Yankees offense being a disaster? The NL East being bad? Ohtani being the biggest star? Or the Red Sox and Giants? (15:35) Let’s talk about some 2nd half predictions. What happens in the NL West? Is Jacob deGrom going to stay scorching hot? Will Ohtani burn out? (22:40) News broke yesterday about a scary event involving Richard Sherman. He was arrested and charged with burgalry domestic violence and the entire event is frightening. (33:20) Review: Black Widow. (38:00) NPPOD. (44:50) It’s time for another Trevor Bauer update as his administrative leave has been extended  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘exhibition’ as in the All Star Game as in international players took over the game as in the game was supposed to be in Atlanta, but it was in Denver. Let’s discuss Vladimir Guerrero Jr, Shohei Ohtani, and the biggest storylines of the weekend. (15:50) The Los Angeles Angels drafted 20 pitchers in 20 rounds of the MLB draft. WHAT!? Is this bizarre? Should this work? The New York Mets paid Kumar Rocker $6M, which is nearly $1.3M more than he was slotted to make. (27:20) NPPOD (28:55) Review: State of Texas vs Melissa. (33:10) Rob Manfred met the media before the All Star Game and he answered some very important questions. Will there be shortened double-headers next season? Will the extra inning rule be there next season? Will there be a work stoppage? Will the Athletics be in Las Vegas? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘delay’ as in there was no show yesterday because of a delay. Not just a delay in the show, but a delay in Coca coming home. Why wasn’t he prepped and ready to do a show!? (2:00) Stephen A. Smith said something horrible about Shohei Ohtani. When speaking about why Ohtani can’t be the star of MLB he referenced Ohtani’s inability to speak English “IN THIS COUNTRY!” Let’s discuss how abhorrent those comments are and why the hurt so much. (16:35) Four people were arrested in Denver with 12 firearms, ammunition, and drugs at hotel right next to Coors Field. Let’s talk the messaging behind these arrests and how security works for All Star Game events. (23:05) The Home Run Derby took place and it was supposed to be the Shohei Ohtani show, but Pete Alonso had other plans. The Mets first baseman got the crowd going with monster home runs, dancing at the plate, and an attitude to back it up. Trey Mancini was an amazing story to follow. Juan Soto and Shohei Ohtani’s battle was awesome. (28:48) The MLB Draft took place over the weekend. Did you watch? Probably not. (34:50) Review: Virgin River Season 3. (37:50) Ronald Acuña tore his ACL over the weekend. It is a massive blow not just for the Atlanta Braves, but for the game of baseball. (45:25) NPPOD. Head to https://www.podcastawards.com/ to nominate NPDS for the Podcast Awards! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

'Attacking Third' a new tri-weekly podcast from CBS Sports is available now. Download and follow now on Apple, Spotify, Stitcher and whenever else podcasts are found to get episodes as soon as they are released. A soccer podcast from CBS Sports covering the NWSL, US Women's National Team and more. Attacking Third will bring you insider analysis, commentary, preview & recaps while tackling the biggest news stories from the sport you love. Hosts Sandra Herrera and Lisa Roman welcome a rotating cast of guests from former and current players for interviews and analysis. This is your podcast for the latest news and stories from the world of soccer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘murraya’ as in a genus of tropical asiatic and Australian tree as in Zaila Avant-garde became the first African American to win the Spelling Bee. We’re going to spend some time discussing Bad Words and discuss the spelling bee and why it matters. (6:30) So You Wanna Talk To Samson!? Someone asked me about why I’d want the MLB season to be shortened by only 8 games. This’ll be fun. (19:58) Damian Lillard will be in the news all summer. Not just because he’s a star NBA player. Not just because he’s in the Olympics. Not just because he has a new head coach in Portland. But because he’s taking the high road and handling things internally and the media is going to hate that. (28:20) Review: Best of Enemies. (33:45) The Trevor Bauer suspension has been extended. It was 7 days and now it’ll be extended another 7 days. (37:30) NPPOD. (42:55) The Chicago Cubs are open for business. You want Baez? You want Bryant? Let’s make a deal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘erased’ as in deleted as in removed as in the Los Angeles Dodgers have done all they could to scrub Trevor Bauer off the team’s website. It’s like he’s never existed. The team canceled a bobblehead giveaway it was scheduled to have. The team has removed all Bauer items from the team store. Just gone. (10:15) The Dodgers are in trouble. Kershaw is on the DL. David Price has to start. Kenley Jansen is mad he wasn’t selected to be an All Star. Mookie Betts and Cody Bellinger haven’t played to their level. It should change. (19:55) Jacob deGrom announced that he isn’t going to attend the All Star Game. This is going to come up in the CBA. Let me explain why. (29:50) Top 5 Quentin Tarantino movies. (35:30) NPPOD. (39:00) Another double header in baseball leads to another no-hitter. The 7-inning split doubleheader is becoming an issue. Split doubleheaders mean that you need two separate tickets to attend the two 7-inning games.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘left off’ as in not on the team as in Sha’Carri Richardson, as we all know, was disqualified from the Olympics and suspended after a failed drug test for marijuana. She was given a 30-day suspension that would keep her from running in the 100m. But wait a minute! What about the 100m relays!? She could sit through the suspension and still relay… USATF said nope, sorry… you’re being left off that team. WHAT!? (14:25) The Chicago Cubs are a disaster right now. Absolutely dumpster fire. 2 weeks ago the the Cubs were in first in the NL Central. Now? The team has lost 11 straight games and are now 9 games back of the Brewers. (21:52) How are the Chicago White Sox doing? Injury after injury after injury and the team continues to win. (29:45) Review: The Tomorrow War. (34:10) Making trades is kind of like Fight Club. You don’t talk about players you want to trade away or not trade away. Don’t do it! Rockies manager Bud Black said his All Star pitcher German Marquez won’t be traded. (41:00) The Miami Marlins reportedly offered Starling Marte a $30M deal. How real is this deal? Does this mean Marte will stay a Marlin? Let’s discuss why this was leaked.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘WPE’ as in Worst Plan Ever as in the Tampa mayor said she wanted the Lightning to lose Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Finals so they could win it at home in Tampa. Why do mayors do this? The Lightning lost Game 4 to the Montreal Canadiens. Perfect plan!? (10:52) Stop buying fireworks. Stop. Columbus Blue Jackets goalie Matiss Kivlenieks died on Sunday after a fireworks accident. 24 years old. (18:12) So You Wanna Talk To Samson!? Someone asked me about who would be out there to replace Brian Cashman. The listener remembered we said you shouldn’t fire someone without knowing their replacement. (30:30) Review: Top 5 Richard Donner movies. (35:03) NPPOD. (38:00) More news continues to come out about the Trevor Bauer issue. Manager Dave Roberts says he doesn’t expect Bauer to be back after just 7 days on Administrative Leave. Former Dodgers player Dave Stewart had some very harsh words to say about how bad the Dodgers handled this situation.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘generational’ as in Shohei Ohtani has been called a generational talent as in he is the first player ever to be voted a pitcher AND hitter in the All Star Game. Let’s talk about selections and elections and how these things work. Trout is an All-Star? deGrom isn’t pitching? Every team gets a player in!? (15:20) NPPOD. (20:10) The New York Yankees had a players-only meeting led by Aaron Judge. How’d that work out? Lost 2 of 3 to the New York Mets at home. Gerrit Cole can’t pitch anymore. (32:00) Review: No Sudden Move. (36:35) The Milwaukee Bucks are in the NBA Finals. Will Giannis be available to play? That is the $40 million question. Should he play? That is the $225 million question. (42:50) So You Wanna Talk To Samson!? Someone asked me if the Miami Marlins threw at Ronald Acuna again on purpose. Let’s discuss. It’s the 6th time the Marlins have hit him and the 3rd time it was the first pitch of the game.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Major League Baseball has announced that Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Trevor Bauer has been placed on seven-day administrative leave following the alleged assault on a 21-year old woman. What exactly does this mean? Can Bauer appeal this? Is he on the list until his case is resolved? What happens after the seven days is up? Let me explain. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices