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Today’s word of the day is ‘playbook’ as in the owner’s playbook as in the plan as in stadiums as in public money as in the Arizona Diamondbacks are next on the list. Owner Ken Kendrick spoke about needing money for the stadium. Will they leave Phoenix? Is this a threat? Is it not a threat? Are the Washington Nationals no longer for sale? What the heck? Let’s explain this horse hockey! Tony Clark met the media and spoke out about the deferred comp, the uniforms, and more! Review: Hell Camp – Teen Nightmare. What is going on with the Red Sox? Rafael Devers is speaking out about the roster. Does Alex Cora have a future with the team? Let’s talk about some

0:00 – Intro
0:45 – Diamondbacks stadium
13:02 – Nationals sale?
21:10 – Tony Clark speaks
29:12 – Review: Hell Camp – Teen Nightmare
33:40 – Red Sox drama
42:30 – Naming Rights

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Today’s word of the day is ‘easy way out’ as in Rocky 4 as in Mike Trout as in the Angels as in Ohtani as in Arte Moreno as in the other LA team. What did Trout say about his future? Does he want a trade? Will he finish his career in LA? If Trout just turns to his left he’ll see Anthony Rendon talking about how much he hates baseball. Yes, that one. Said baseball is just a job. Nice! What are the Cubs up to? Owner Tom Ricketts called out Scott Boras. Is the team signing Cody Bellinger? Review: Flamin’ Hot. Another Boras client speaks! It’s Juan Soto time. The new Yankee!

0:00 – Intro
0:45 – Trout future
10:00 – Rendon hates baseball
19:00 – Cubs time
29:00 – Review: Flamin’ Hot
36:05 – Soto speaks

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Today’s word of the day is ‘168’ as in the NBA All Star Game as in 211 points as in 186 points as in the East beat the West in a game that saw 168 three-pointers attempted. Did you watch? Did you enjoy it? Is the game broken? Will players care again? It’s the whole weekend! The dunk contest is still broken too! Let’s talk about the White Sox. Another stadium needed. Another attempt to get public financing. Chicago, baby! Review: The Iron Claw. Let’s talk about leadership in the clubhouse. Nolan Arenado spoke about the problems the Cardinals faced last year. Let’s talk about Rob Manfred again.

0:00 – Intro
0:45 – NBA All-Star
12:50 – White Sox stadium
24:46 – Review: The Iron Claw
29:35 – Leadership
38:25 – Manfred retirement

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Today’s word of the day is ‘lifetime’ as in Rob Manfred as in MLB as in commissioner as in Rob Manfred announced he’s stepping down in 2029. He also spoke of myriad of things: retirement, free agency, jerseys, Athletics, Diamond Sports Group. Let’s go through his comments. The Athletics met with Oakland officials yesterday. What was said? Any progress? Review: Suncoast. The 49ers fired DC Steve Wilks after the Super Bowl loss to the Chiefs. Was he Kyle Shanahan’s scapegoat or was there something more? NPPOD – the Milwaukee Bucks have been so bad since Doc Rivers took over. WOOF!

0:00 – Intro
0:45 – Manfred retirement
17:35 – Athletics meeting
25:00 – Review: Suncoast
31:00 – Niners fire Wilks
37:20 – NPPOD

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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 ****! Justin Verlander had a setback. The Astros aren’t happy. The Mets kind of are. 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? Review: Arthur. Pistons’ Isaiah Stewart was arrested for punching Suns’ Drew Eubanks before the game yesterday. What? NPPOD.

0:00 – Intro
0:45 – Chiefs parade
19:32 – Verlander injury
24:40 – Strasburg update
35:21 – Review: Arthur
38:24 – Pistons arrest
44:50 – NPPOD

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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? 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? 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? Review: Lost. NPPOD. The Warriors tried to trade for LeBron James! What?

0:00 – Intro
0:45 – Spring Training
15:35 – Athletics meeting
24:50 – Women in baseball
31:35 – Review: Lost
37:10 – NPPOD

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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. Jorge Soler signed a new deal with the Giants. 3 years, $42 million! Sorry Marlins. What is the latest going on with MLB TV Deals? The Twins and Rangers now have one-year deals with Ballys. Hmm. Review: The Eternal Memory. 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! NPPOD. More and more and more and more and more stadium deals and proposals continue to pop up. Please listen to us!

0:00 – Intro
0:45 – Alonso/Mets
15:05 – Soler deal
16:12 – Ballys Sports
26:00 – Review: The Eternal Memory
31:00 – Wizards VA deal
37:12 – NPPOD
37:30 – More stadium deals

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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? What were your favorite commercials from the Super Bowl? This is why most people tune in! NPPOD. 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!

0:00 – Intro
0:45 – BACK2BACK
28:15 – Favorite commercials
35:20 – NPPOD
38:08 – Billy Eppler ban

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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! 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! Review: Griselda. 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. So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me about the Michigan court case about guns, culpability, and the “Michigan Mom” ruling.

0:00 – Intro
0:45 – SUPER BOWL!
12:20 – Manfred Speaks
25:00 – Review: Griselda
28:20 – Garcia deal
37:10 – Michigan law

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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? 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. Review: Silence of the Lambs. 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! NPPOD. 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?

0:00 – Intro
0:45 – Chiefs villains?
11:30 – Minority hiring
22:40 – Review: Silence of the Lambs
27:03 – Red Sox Hard Knocks
32:50 – NPPOD
34:00 – MLB owners meeting

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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.We have another update on yesterday’s exciting Las Vegas mayor statements. Carolyn Goodman walked back her statement on the Athletics. Wonder why! Review: Reacher. 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. NPPOD. Let’s talk about the circus…. I mean Super Bowl Week from Las Vegas. Gambling. Radio Row. Drinking. Partying. IT’S A LOT!

0:00 – Intro
0:45 – Sports bundle
13:30 – LV Mayor Update
22:04 – Review: Reacher
25:20 – Altuve extension/Kershaw
36:00 – NPPOD
40:00 – Super Bowl Week

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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! 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. Review: Bookie. 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!? NPPOD – Super Bowl props! Bobby Witt signed a huge deal with the Royals. The details are something, for sure!

0:00 – Intro
0:45 – Goodell Presser
17:00 – Commanders presser
28:00 – Review: Bookie
30:40 – Athletics update
39:33 – NPPOD
43:05 – Bobby Witt

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