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You can donate to the Kyra Fund using this link: https://fundraise.gbmresearch.org/campaign/812889/donate MLB labor talks are ongoing and a prominent name to follow is Andrew Miller. A former player of mine. He’s playing an important role for the union during these round of talks. (11:10) Looking at the free agent market - we look for lefties. We’ll focus on Alex Vesia. (24:00) The Texas Rangers are looking to make moves. Could deGrom be traded? Could Seager be traded? (33:02) Rookie of the Year announcements happened. Managers happen tonight. And Wednesday we have Cy Young. (38:10) Is Seattle getting an expansion team in the NBA or not? (47:30) NBA All-Star game in Miami? It’s happening. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

You can donate to the Kyra Fund using this link: https://fundraise.gbmresearch.org/campaign/812889/donate Today’s word of the day is ‘augmentation’ as in the College Football Playoff as in expansion as in ESPN as in the future. It is here. 24-team playoff. New rules. Bad for the small schools, great for the power conference schools. (9:42) NFL trade deadline is here! The Jaguars went all in on Monday with a trio of trades. All on the defensive side of the ball. Let’s talk about the idea of going all in and trading away picks for players. (26:45) Dianna Russini is back. She’s launching her own show on Wednesday. A PR blitz in People Magazine. Questions remained unanswered. But it’s her life. (37:50) Review: Charlie Harper. (39:45) NPPOD. (45:40) We need to talk about NVDIA. It’s the biggest story in the country right now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

You can donate to the Kyra Fund using this link: https://fundraise.gbmresearch.org/campaign/812889/donate It’s awards week in MLB! We start off with Rookie of the Year! (4:30) NFL Week 9 is almost over. That means it’s trade deadline time! Who is buying? Who is selling? (11:50) But the Chargers season has been done. Another game just looking like a dumpster fire. How can this go on? (15:40) The Eagles have their own issues. Jalen Hurts season is over. The Eagles season is over. Are things over for Nick Sirriani? (23:45) The New Jersey Devils have given us the quote of the century. I cannot believe what I read. (30:10) Doc Rivers had some harsh words for Giannis. And it did not make Giannis happy in the slightest. (36:20) Bill Simmons is in some hot water over proxy bets. Uh oh. (41:45) Jerry Jones doesn’t want to pay his coaches? That’s the accusation he was forced to respond to. (47:15) Politics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

You can donate to the Kyra Fund using this link: https://fundraise.gbmresearch.org/campaign/812889/donate Today’s word of the day is ‘crap’ as in this weekend as in how Pedro Martinez feels about the current CBA talks. Pedro is pissed. He wants a deal done. He wants the league and players to put their pride aside to work together for the fans. Too much momentum of good after the season for this to happen. (11:20) So we: have players speaking out, former players, current players, the league, and fans all speaking out. Well, now we have agents. Power agent Joel Wolfe had some comments on the current negotiations. (27:20) The GM Meetings start today for MLB. A cohort of front office personnel will gather in Las Vegas to talk. Will we see free agent deals get done? Any trades? (36:30) Review: Primetime. (39:30) NPPOD. (45:23) Let me explain with what’s happening at SNY. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

You can donate to the Kyra Fund using this link: https://fundraise.gbmresearch.org/campaign/812889/donate Auction Link: https://givebutter.com/c/midnight-in-monaco-x-gbmro-2026-5mxrgi/auction I had fun today. I hope you do as well. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices