MLB in May! June predictions! A freak injury I have NEVER seen before! MORE ABS challenge problems!? (Episode 1464 Hour 2)

Le Batard & Friends Network53mJune 1, 2026
AI-Generated Summary

David Sampson delivers a raw, emotionally charged episode of Nothing Personal from Germany, where he’s supporting his sick daughter during medical treatments. Amid technical glitches and sweltering heat, he dives into a passionate May recap and June predictions for MLB, spotlighting the Milwaukee Brewers’ 19-7 dominance and the San Francisco Giants’ disastrous month—especially after demoting third base coach Hector Borg. The real bombshell? Giants manager Tony Vitello admitting he’d never met Borg, exposing a broken front-office structure where managers lack real authority. Sampson then predicts Tarek Skubal will be traded by the Tigers before June ends, arguing that holding onto the ace is a strategic error. He also warns that the MLB’s automated balls and strikes system is failing due to poor umpire communication, citing a clear ball called a strike after a challenge. Most controversially, he defends the Washington Nationals’ alleged fan data tracking, arguing it’s not unique—every team does it—and that outrage is hypocritical when consumers happily accept personalized ads and recommendations. The episode ends with a call to question where we truly direct our moral outrage in a data-driven world.

Key Takeaways
1

The Milwaukee Brewers' 19-7 May record is the best in MLB, led by Cy Young contender Jacob Mizorowski.

2

Tarek Skubal will be traded by the Detroit Tigers before June 30, 2026, due to his impending free agency and the team’s lack of playoff contention.

3

The San Francisco Giants demoted Hector Borg after a poor season, but manager Tony Vitello admitted he’d never met him—exposing a broken managerial power structure.

4

MLB’s automated balls and strikes system failed when a clear ball was called a strike after a challenge, highlighting poor umpire-technology communication.

5

Fernando Tatis Jr.’s 55-game homerless streak is not due to steroids but to the inherent inconsistency of elite performance in baseball.

…and 3 more takeaways available in PodZeus

Chapters
0:35
2 min

A Personal Show from Germany

I am live right now from Germany, here with my daughter and other family members as we are trying to help my daughter who is sick, getting her treatments that are outside of the U.S., wanted to continue doing shows, and we're doing our best.

Highlight
2:28
2 min

May’s Hottest Team: The Milwaukee Brewers

Sampson highlights the Brewers’ 19-7 record as the best in May, praising their pitching (Mizorowski and Sanchez), defense, and timely hitting. He notes the irony of Mizorowski’s .23 ERA despite five wins, suggesting a front-office obsession with velocity.

4:08
2 min

The Velocity Obsession and Front Office Myth

Sampson critiques the MLB front office narrative, arguing that teams falsely claim to be 'smart' for drafting high-velocity pitchers like Mizorowski. He reveals that if they’d known his true potential, they wouldn’t have taken him 63rd overall.

6:12
3 min

The Illusion of Managerial Power

Forget choosing the coach. I never even took the time to meet the coach. Triple.

Highlight
9:09
8 min

June Predictions and the Tarek Skubal Trade

The Detroit Tigers would be out of their collective minds if they don't trade Tarek this month.

Highlight
High-Impact Quotes
Tony Vitello said the quiet part out loud, Forget choosing the coach. I never even took the time to meet the coach. Triple
David Sampson13:47
I am live right now from Germany, here with my daughter and other family members as we are trying to help my daughter who is sick, getting her treatments that are outside of the U .S., wanted to continue doing shows, and we're doing our best.
David Sampson0:39
Isn't that the best way to figure out if someone's good? Doesn't everybody do the norm?
David Sampson48:06
Speakers

Host

David Sampson
Topics Discussed
tarek skubal trade95%washington nationals scandal92%mlb may predictions90%mlb automated balls and strikes88%fan data tracking in sports87%san francisco giants coaching85%fernando tatis jr homerless streak75%consistency in baseball70%
People & Brands

david sampson

person

12xNeutral

washington nationals

other

8xNegative

milwaukee brewers

other

8xPositive

san francisco giants

other

7xNegative

tarek skubal

person

6xNeutral

tony vitello

person

6xNeutral

jacob mizorowski

person

6xPositive

hector borg

person

5xNegative

christopher sanchez

person

5xPositive

jesus sanchez

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4xNeutral

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