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Nothing Personal with David Samson

Le Batard & Friends, Sports, Baseball, MLB

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 aspects

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52:18

Are the Knicks lowballing Karl-Anthony Towns? Giannis...

Nothing Personal with David Samson ·

2026/10/06

You can donate to the Kyra Fund using this link: https://fundraise.gbmresearch.org/campaign/812889/donateKarl-Anthony Towns wants a new contract from the New York Knicks. And the Knicks have offered him well below what his max deal would be. He is not pleased. Does a championship get him to the number he wants? (11:30) Giannis says things are different now. Heat Culture is real. And he is buying into it. (19:20) Ken Kendrick likes to be involved with the Arizona Diamondbacks. The Diamondbacks

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53:24

MLB POSTSEASON: Rays capitalize on Yankees TERRIBLE...

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2026/10/06

You can donate to the Kyra Fund using this link: https://fundraise.gbmresearch.org/campaign/812889/donate Today’s word of the day is ‘ugly’ as in the Yankees as in the Yankees defense as in the Yankees base running as in the Yankees. What a mess last night was against the Rays. In what should have been a close game got out of hand when the Yankees made three first inning errors and then what should have been two more later on in the game. Just sloppy. (24:50) The White Sox magic is still there! The

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53:23

NFL TAKEAWAYS: NFLPA furious with refs! Tony Romo OUT...

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2026/10/05

You can donate to the Kyra Fund using this link: vhttps://fundraise.gbmresearch.org/campaign/812889/donateWhat a weekend in sports. We finally get to football! Two incidents happened between players and refs that need to be discussed. The NFLPA is PISSED! (9:37) 49ers owner Jed York has been suspended for six games and fined $500K for his arrest earlier this summer. Patriots owner Robert Kraft got caught doing the same thing, and crickets! (13:28) Commanders owner Josh Harris was not thrilled

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53:23

MLB Postseason: Ty France HR that wasn't! Austin...

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2026/10/05

You can donate to the Kyra Fund using this link: https://fundraise.gbmresearch.org/campaign/812889/donate Today’s word of the day is ‘technology’ as in replay as in statcast as in the Brewers as in the Padres as in Ty France. The Padres thought a go-ahead home run and the ball hit the roof? What!? Jackson Chourio got to Mason Miller in Game 2 and the Brewers are one win away! (15:50) ABS in the postseason has been crazy. So many challenges, so many overturned calls. (20:20) The Atlanta Braves took

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53:21

It's Coca Friday! New wave of broadcasters! Your...

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2026/10/02

You can donate to the Kyra Fund using this link: https://fundraise.gbmresearch.org/campaign/812889/donateHave a great weekend everyone! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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53:44

Phillies eliminated, but a bigger problem is there!...

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2026/10/02

You can donate to the Kyra Fund using this link: https://fundraise.gbmresearch.org/campaign/812889/donate Today’s word of the day is ‘7-eleven’ as in Ray Kerr as in the store as the starter for the Braves as in the Phillies as in the NL Wild Card. What a moment for him. He was lights out. The Braves bats got to Nola early. And that was it. What happens to the Phillies moving forward? A whole lot of money to players that may not be able to perform at that level anymore. (17:52) We now move to the

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54:44

NBA wants HOW MUCH for an expansion fee!? Latest on...

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2026/10/01

You can donate to the Kyra Fund using this link: https://fundraise.gbmresearch.org/campaign/812889/donateThe NBA is getting over $12 billion for an expansion team. Are you kidding me? The Las Vegas franchise has to pay a huge sum of money for a team. I cannot believe it. Three finalists for the team. It’s crazy! (10:02) We continue to monitor the situation in Portland. What is happening with the Trail Blazers? (18:35) The Milwaukee Bucks are back without Giannis. But there could be a bigger issue

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52:54

The Boston Red Sox have a BIG problem! Phillies...

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2026/10/01

You can donate to the Kyra Fund using this link: https://fundraise.gbmresearch.org/campaign/812889/donate Today’s word of the day is ‘mutiny’ as in Wild Card as in the Red Sox as in the Yankees as in Sonny Gray as in Wilson Contreras as in Chad Tracy. The Yankees swept the Red Sox and it wasn’t really close. No Aaron Judge? No problem! After the game, the Red Sox had some choice words for the front office. (22:40) The Phillies stormed back to beat the Braves after being down 2 runs. What a game

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53:36

Athletics player suing the Tigers!? David Stearns...

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2026/09/30

You can donate to the Kyra Fund using this link: https://fundraise.gbmresearch.org/campaign/812889/donateWe’ve got a lawsuit! Athletics outfielder Zack Gelof is suing the Detroit Tigers over an injury he sustained in a game in July. He crashed into a fence and there was no padding. Uh oh. David Stearns says the darnest things. What an end-of-season presser from him. What is happening with the Seattle Mariners? Fired the manager but before they did they sent him out to publicly fire his staff?

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53:10

MLB WILD CARD IS HERE! Ben Rice goes off! Slam Diego!...

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2026/09/30

You can donate to the Kyra Fund using this link: https://fundraise.gbmresearch.org/campaign/812889/donate Today’s word of the day is ‘marathon’ as in what I did in Germany as in life as in the MLB season.The Wild Card is here! Let’s talk about why game times are decided, how they’re decided, and why teams are so mad. The New York Yankees got the best of the Boston Red Sox. Cam Schlittler pitched lights out. Ben Rice put on a show at the plate. The San Diego Padres were Slam Diego again! The

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52:42

Congress DOES NOT need to dictate coach salaries!...

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2026/09/25

You can donate to the Kyra Fund using this link: https://fundraise.gbmresearch.org/campaign/812889/donateThe Protect College Sports Act is getting closer to the Senate. (0:30) Buying at the trade deadline isn't all it's cracked up to be. (11:10) The Connecticut Sun are on the move and they aren't staying in the northeast. (20:30) Mark Messier has some strong words on Mike Babcock and the Oilers. (30:00) Albert Pujols wants to own an MLB franchise. (41:00) Finally, a federal judge has halted the

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52:45

Remembering Jose Fernandez | HUGE MLB Playoff talk!...

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2026/09/25

You can donate to the Kyra Fund using this link: https://fundraise.gbmresearch.org/campaign/812889/donateIt's been ten years since the tragic death of Marlins star pitcher Jose Fernandez. (0:30) It's almost time for MLB Playoffs. (14:45) The White Sox have turned around from a 100 loss season to make the playoffs. (23:45) David gives his personal predictions for the MLB Playoffs. (31:00) There are so many important decisions to be made in the offseason with labor, broadcast rights, etc. (36:10)

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53:03

MLB sees more private equity creeping in! Are the...

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2026/09/24

You can donate to the Kyra Fund using this link: https://fundraise.gbmresearch.org/campaign/812889/donatePrivate equity keeps creeping its way into baseball. (0:30) Will Montreal be the recipient of an MLB franchise? (10:00) Nothing Personal Pick of the Day (17:00) The Rockies have lost 100 games for a fourth straight year. Is there an end in sight? (21:00) A federal judge has lifted Trump's White House ban on CNN media members. (30:30) Pelicans star Zion Williamson misses time on the court and

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52:26

Vladimir Guerrero gets paid for what he did?! Judge...

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2026/09/24

You can donate to the Kyra Fund using this link: https://fundraise.gbmresearch.org/campaign/812889/donateBlue Jays' slugger Vladimir Guerrero said he's getting paid for what he's done, not what he's going to do! (0:30) Yankees star Aaron Judge wants to play in the Wildcard series! (12:00) Did the Bucks circumvent the salary cap with Gary Trent Jr. (19:00) The Knicks have to figure things out with Karl-Anthony Towns. (26:45) Pistons big man Jalen Duren is betting on himself this season, and

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53:08

Kawhi gets a new deal in Toronto! John Gibson takes...

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2026/09/23

You can donate to the Kyra Fund using this link: https://fundraise.gbmresearch.org/campaign/812889/donateKawhi Leonard gets a new two-year extension with the Toronto Raptors. (0:00) John Gibson makes his presence felt as the interim team governor of the Los Angeles Clippers. (7:00) Kim Kardashian has a new show coming out about little league baseball moms? (15:30) LIV Golf is up to something with PIF BC partners and it involves tax losses? (22:30) The NWLS has launched a campaign against side

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52:51

Aaron Judge won't be back for the Wildcard Round! Red...

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2026/09/23

You can donate to the Kyra Fund using this link: https://fundraise.gbmresearch.org/campaign/812889/donate Yankees star Aaron Judge is OUT and we don't know till when, but he's at least missing the Wildcard round against the Red Sox. (0:30) Speaking of the Red Sox, the team exercised their option on Chief Baseball Officer Craig Breslow and named Chad Tracy the team’s 49th manager in club history. (7:30) The Mets take the interim tag off of manager Andy Green. (19:00) The Review: Reacher - Season 4

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78:49

Paul Skenes blames WBC for his season!? Does MLB need...

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2026/09/22

You can donate to the Kyra Fund using this link: https://fundraise.gbmresearch.org/campaign/812889/donateBad tech issues today! Sorry! We're working on it! Today’s word of the day is ‘excuses’ as in Paul Skenes as in the World Baseball Classic as in the Pittsburgh Pirates. It was a disappointing year for Skenes. He was not who we knew him to be. Could the preseason tournament be a factor? (11:40) The MLB postseason has a slight issue. The AL East will have to battle the AL East all the way to

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53:35

Mets looking for help for David Stearns! Yankees go...

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2026/09/21

You can donate to the Kyra Fund using this link: https://fundraise.gbmresearch.org/campaign/812889/donateLet’s take a deep dive into front offices. The New York Mets are looking for a new baseball mind. Steve Cohen says that David Stearns needs another voice to help guide him. That franchise needs something. (12:37) The Yankees are selling. Well, not the whole team. A percentage of the team has been sold to private equity. (23:40) The new likely owners of the Lakers are looking for money

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53:42

NFL Week 2: Unfortunate QB injuries, Chargers are in...

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2026/09/21

You can donate to the Kyra Fund using this link: https://fundraise.gbmresearch.org/campaign/812889/donate Today’s word of the day is ‘atonement’ as in Yom Kippur as in forgiveness. Let’s talk about the NFL and what happened in Week 2. There has been some bad football. Caleb Williams hurt. Jayden Daniels hurt. The Chargers are in trouble. 0-2 in their “easy” games. The offense looks horrid. The Browns got a win! After a two hour rain delay they held the Buccaneers. And lastly we end with Aaron

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53:06

It's Coca Friday! Highmark Stadium! AL MVP Race! When...

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2026/09/18

You can donate to the Kyra Fund using this link: https://fundraise.gbmresearch.org/campaign/812889/donate Hey everyone - Thank you for listening or watching and even if you want to skip this episode -- if you have the means to donate to the Kyra Fund, please do. Let's find a cure together! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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