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Nothing Personal with David Samson
NPDS - Nothing Personal with David Samson is a daily sports podcast hosted by David Samson. David is dedicated to decoding the endless musings of players, owners and others in a concise, articulate and entertaining manner. Samson was in charge of a Major League Baseball team for 18 years, with winning a World Series ring, building a new ballpark, hosting an All-Star game, and buying and selling a franchise, among his many experiences and accomplishments. His breadth of knowledge covers all…
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- Nothing Personal with David Samson
Not a great start to the week for the New York Mets; New York Rangers did something I've never seen before (5/5)
Today’s word of the day is ‘MRI’ as in Jacob deGrom had to get one yesterday and the panic button was smashed by the Mets. deGrom was supposed to start on…
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Who does LeBron James want fired? Mets fire hitting coaches because Steve Cohen has new-owner-itis (5/4)
Today’s word of the day is ‘play in’ as in play-in games as in the NBA decided last season it would have a small play-in tournament to figure out the final…
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Aaron Rodgers and Packers falling out of love; MLB has an umpire issue that'll be tough to fix (5/3)
Today’s word of the day is ‘love’ as in love is in the air as in Aaron Rodgers had his heart broken by the Green Bay Packers. Right before the 2021 NFL Draft…
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📫April 2021 Mailbag: MLB run like the EPL? Old-school baseball? Most important people in Marlins history?
Mailbag! It’s a mailbag! It’s the end of April 2021 mailbag! We’re a quarter of the way through 2021 already! Someone asked about Opening Day starters - they…
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Samson Sit-Down: Joel Corry
It’s a Samson Sit-Down with Joel Corry. He was a former sports agent in the NBA and NFL. He’s represented Shaq and Ronnie Lott. He’s an NFL cap expert. We…
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Samson Sit-Down: Pudge Rodriguez
It’s a Samson Sit-Down with Pudge Rodriguez! The Hall of Fame catcher stops by to discuss his life in baseball (4:05) Relationship with Johnny Bench. (7:23)…
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Rockies GM steps down, how much is Ohtani worth?, Arsenal is for sale, but not for sale (4/27)
Today’s word of the day is ‘mutual’ as in agreed upon by parties as in the Colorado Rockies GM Jeff Birdich was fired… sorry, no, he mutually agreed to stepped…
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Is Padres-Dodgers a rivalry already? A 7-inning no-hitter!? Biggest takeaways from the Oscars (4/26)
Today’s word of the day is ‘peek-a-boo’ as in I see you! Do you see me? Trevor Bauer made headlines this offseason with the closing one eye and pitching this…
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Poor Tom Brady is upset over jersey numbers; 2021 Oscar Predictions! (4/23)
Today’s word of the day is ‘69’ as in get your head out of the gutter as in the NFL has a new uniform policy and Tom Brady is not happy. It’s a jersey number…
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Who holds LeBron James accountable? How the NHL is failing its players (4/22)
Today’s word of the day is ‘accountability’ as in responsibility as in LeBron James sent out a tweet and Instagram post he didn’t realize he shouldn’t have…
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How the Super League crumbled; Explaining the Chauvin verdict; MLB/MLBPA trying to avoid lockout (4/21)
Today’s word of the day is ‘mayday’ as in it’s going down as in it’s over with as in the Super League is no more. What an absolute disaster. Chelsea gone. Man…
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Nike deal with Kobe Bryant ends; Super League Sorrow Pt. 2; Deshaun Watson lawyer keeps firing back (4/20)
Today’s word of the day is ‘mamba’ as in Kobe Bryant as in Vanessa Bryant as in Nike. Why is this back in the news? Because Kobe Bryant’s deal with Nike is…
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Super League Sadness, Wade County move to Utah, Yankees fans have seen enough (4/19)
Today’s word of the day is ‘Super League’ as in the soccer world has been turn upside down! A mutiny! The rich! 12 of the biggest football world have decided…
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Mets can't escape toxic past; What will the Washington Football Team be named?; Padres major Tatis Jr. decision (4/16)
Today’s word of the day is ‘toxic’ as in a toxic work culture as in Mickey Callaway wasn’t the only person within the New York Mets organization. It’s all bad…
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How to manage a no-hitter; The death of Bernie Madoff and the destruction he caused (4/15)
Today’s word of the day is ‘HBP’ as in hit by pitch as in Carlos Rodón was 2 outs away from a perfect game and a pitch hit Cleveland catcher Roberto Perez in…
- Nothing Personal with David Samson
GOP trying to strip MLB of antitrust exemption; Mark Cuban not happy with play-in tournament he voted for (4/14)
Today’s word of the day is ‘no regrets’ as in Mark Cuban as in the owner of the Dallas Mavericks realized he made a big uh oh too late. Players are not happy…
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Another statement, another postponement, another avoidable tragedy (4/13)
Today’s word of the day is ‘taser’ as in here we go again. Another young African-American was shot and killed by police. This officer thought they were using a…
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Matsuyama becomes an icon, A-Rod may finally own a team, and MLB replay still STINKS! (4/12)
Today’s word of the day is ‘icon’ as in Hideki Matsuyama is the new Masters champion as in never having to buy your own beer again at a bar. But what’s it like…
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MLB inspecting Trevor Bauer's dirty balls; Trying to explain ending of Mets-Marlins (4/9)
Today’s word of the day is ‘B Squared’ as in Bauer’s balls as in Trevor Bauer is having his baseballs inspected by MLB. Why is this? Well the umpires saw what…
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MLB: Trying to avoid a nightmare start - Injuries are starting to pile up (4/8)
Today’s word of the day is ‘nightmare’ as in it all feels like a dream after you make it through spring training but then the first week of Opening Day comes…
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BYOTC: Bring Your Own Trash Cans - How will the Astros handle opposing fans? Nike suspends Deshaun Watson (4/7)
Today’s word of the day is ‘trash’ as in take out the trash as in trash cans as in the Houston Astros are being ridiculed so bad by opposing fans that Dusty…
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Why MLB chose to move 2021 All-Star Game from Atlanta to Coors Field in Denver (4/6)
Today’s word of the day is ‘All Star Game’ as in Atlanta as in Denver as in MLB as in Texas as in what is happening right now in Rob Manfred’s office is not…
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Astros booed on Opening Day because fans never forget; Understanding Supreme Court and NCAA v. Alston case (4/2)
Today’s word of the day is ‘calm’ as in everybody calm down as in take a breath as in yesterday was just one game of 162 of them. The Houston Astros played in…
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MLB Opening Day is here! Marlins Park gets naming rights deal. (4/1)
Today’s word of the day is ‘Opening Day’ as in April 1st as in baseball is back! Last night the New York Mets were able to come to an agreement with superstar…
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🚨 Mets, Francisco Lindor agree to MONSTER 10-year, $341M deal before Opening Day (3/31)
The New York Mets and Francisco Lindor have agreed to terms on a massive 10-year, $341M deal on the eve of Opening Day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
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MLB PREDICTIONS! MVP, Cy Young, and World Series; NFL owners get major win with 17-game schedule (3/31)
Today’s word of the day is ‘17 Again’ as in Zac Efron and Matthew Perry as in the NFL has announced there will be 17 regular season games starting this year…
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Will Mets owner Steve Cohen meet Francisco Lindor's counter offer? Anthony Rizzo gets "laughable" offer from Cubs (3/30)
Today’s word of the day is ‘ravioli’ as in pasta as in a nice Italian dinner as in what Steve Cohen said he had during his meeting with Francisco Lindor. The…
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March 2021 Mailbag: Strangest contract clause, getting DFA'd, top 5 concerts I've been to (3/27)
Mailbag! It’s a mailbag! March 2021 edition of the mailbag is here! Let’s get it started! Someone asked what the strangest clause I ever had to put in a…
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Was Eloy Jimenez's injury avoidable? Will the Houston Astros let Carlos Correa walk? (3/26)
Today’s word of the day is ‘left field’ as in not right field as in not center field as in the outfield as in Eloy Jimenez of the Chicago White Sox is out for…
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MLB will CRACK DOWN on doctored balls! What's a trade deadline actually like? (3/25)
Today’s word of the day is ‘substance’ as in foreign substance as in new MLB memo says every ball will be studied. MLB says they will have ball monitors and…
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Do the Packers want Aaron Rodgers around? Deshaun Watson attorney fires back (3/24)
Today’s word of the day is ‘the police’ as in the band, not the law enforcement, as in MESSAGE IN A BOTTLE! Is that what’s happening in Green Bay with Aaron…
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Opening up the checkbook better pay off (3/23)
Today’s word of the day is ‘slice’ as in Kraft slice of American cheese as in pizza slice as in Kimbo Slice, but really as in Robert Kraft. The New England…
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NCAA poor excuse for inequality at March Madness (3/22)
Today’s word of the day is ‘madness’ as in march madness as in there is so much madness and everyone’s bracket is busted. Wisconsin, see ya. West Virginia, see…
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NCAA just wants business, but the athletes are making it personal; A response to Marlins Park makeover (3/19)
Today’s word of the day is ‘#NotNCAAProperty” as in the hashtag being used by college basketball players during March Madness as in college players taking…
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Deshaun Watson hit with more lawsuits; Meyers Leonard gets traded to nowhere (3/18)
Today’s word of the day is ‘frivolous’ as in having sound basis as in lacks in serious as in a lawsuit was announced against Deshaun Watson by a Houston-based…
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Deshaun Watson responds to 'baseless' lawsuit; Is LeBron James a part owner of the Red Sox? (3/17)
Today’s word of the day is ‘frivolous’ as in having sound basis as in lacks in serious as in a lawsuit was announced against Deshaun Watson by a Houston-based…
- Nothing Personal with David Samson
Bill Belichick and the Patriots free agency spending; Sports embracing the gambling boom (3/16)
Today’s word of the day is ‘232’ as in the New England Patriots spent $232M in the first day of free agency. What? How? Why is the NFL and NBA free agency so…
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Trevor Bauer's problem with everything; Oscar nominations; March Madness is here! (3/15)
Head to CBSSports.com/NPDSBrackets and join the NPDS group! I can't say anymore... but you're going to want to beat Coca. Today’s word of the day is ‘deja vu’…
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Final discussion on Meyers Leonard; Latest on Deshaun Watson and Russell Wilson (3/12)
Today’s word of the day is ‘50K’ as in $50,000 as in the fine for Meyers Leonard that the NBA handed down. Why was this the punishment? Adam Silver could only…
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MLB Roundup: Texas 100% capacity, Mets celebrate nothing, Cleveland owner's leaked email (3/11)
Today’s word of the day is ‘525,600’ as in the amount of minutes in a year as in March 11, 2020 is when the world stopped. That was the day the NBA shut down…
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Meyers Leonard and the all too common excuse for racial slurs (3/10)
Today’s word of the day is ‘slur’ as in racial slur as in anti-semitic slur as in Miami Heat player Meyers Leonard was caught on a livestream saying an…
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Jerry Jones gifts Dak Prescott a monster deal; Will Steve Cohen break the bank for Lindor? (3/9)
Today’s word of the day is ‘je le ferai’ as in I will do it as in Jerry Jones came to save the day. The Dallas Cowboys announced they have signed Dak Prescott…
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Is Dan Snyder using a bot farm? Social media is getting too dangerous (3/8)
Today’s word of the day is ‘bots’ as in robots as in bot farms as in fake social media accounts that have taken over the internet. Why are you talking about…
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Big Ben pay cut and responsibility in the workplace (3/5)
Today’s word of the day is ‘paycut’ as in taking less money as in ‘helping’ the team as in Ben Roethlisberger is taking a $5M paycut so that the Pittsburgh…
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What happened to the universal DH? How old is Albert Pujols? (3/4)
Today’s word of the day is ‘universal’ as in something grand as in the universe as in there is likely to be no universal DH this season in MLB. Why? What’s…
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MLB needs to take a stand against unsafe workplace environments (3/3)
Today’s word of the day is ‘that’s just the way it is’ as in Bruce Hornsby as in Mickey Callaway is back in the news again because of his time with the…
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Spring training mercy rule, spending Steve Cohen's money, and more! (3/2)
Today’s word of the day is ‘mercy’ as in mercy me as in the Mercy Rule! New rule in baseball alert! We have a spring training Mercy Rule and we saw it in…
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What happens in Spring Training, stays in Spring Training... except injuries (3/1)
Today’s word of the day is ‘James Taylor’ as in you got a friend as in winter SPRING summer fall as in Spring Training has started so that means baseball is…
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CBS Sports Presents - The 'Fantasy Baseball Today in 5' Podcast
'Fantasy Baseball Today in 5,' a new daily podcast from CBS Sports is available now. Download and subscribe now on Apple, Spotify, Stitcher and whenever else…
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📫February 2021 Mailbag!
Mailbag! It’s a mailbag! February 2021 edition of the mailbag is here! Let’s get it started! First up, someone wanted to know how a player feels getting traded…
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NFL collusion! Watson still wants out of Houston; Wilson won't demand a Seattle trade, but wouldn't be opposed! (2/26)
Today’s word of the day is ‘collusion!’ as in paying a collusion settlement for owners colluding together to not pay baseball players as in NFLPA president…
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What is service time manipulation? (2/25)
Today’s word of the day is ‘manipulation’ as in service time manipulation as in more drama in Seattle as Jarred Kelenic has spoken out against the Mariners…
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Tiger Woods and our obsession with being first (2/24)
Today’s word of the day is ‘Tiger’ as in Tiger Woods as in yesterday was a scary day for Tiger Woods and his family. He was in a horrific single-car accident…
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New York Rangers dealing with Russian politics; More on the Seattle Mariners shakeup (2/23)
Today’s word of the day is ‘spotics’ as in the intersection of sports and politics as in Muhammad Ali was big in the world of spotics as in what’s happening…
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Everything wrong with what Seattle Mariners president Kevin Mather said (2/22)
Today’s word of the day is ‘rotary’ as in a Rotary Club as in the President of the Seattle Mariners Kevin Mather has found himself in some bit of trouble…
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Carson Wentz, Domingo German, and losing the locker room (2/19)
Today’s word of the day is ‘Wentz Art Thou’ as in Carson Wentz as in where is he now? Indianapolis. Philly, no more. What happened to the relationship between…
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Will Padres $340M gamble on Tatis Jr. pay off? (2/18)
Today’s word of the day is ‘ holy father’ as in Holy Padre! as in I still cannot believe the San Diego Padres signed Fernando Tatis Jr. to a 14-year, $340M…
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🔴 BREAKING NEWS: Padres sign Tatis Jr. to 14-year, $340M MEGA deal (2/17)
We break down the latest breaking news on the monster deal between the San Diego Padres and Fernando Tatis Jr. It’s a 14-year, $340M deal. An unprecedented…
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Arizona Coyotes: The disaster in the desert (2/17)
Today’s word of the day is ‘Wily’ as Wily coyote as in the cartoon as in the Arizona Coyotes are being run like a cartoon. What are we talking about? Well The…
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Draymond Green sounds off on NBA trade culture amid Drummond/Griffin news (2/16)
Today’s word of the day is ‘misguided’ as in where is this directed at as in Draymond Green “went off” about the treatment of players. He talked about players…