MLB in May! June predictions! A freak injury I have NEVER seen before! MORE ABS challenge problems!? (Episode 1464 Hour 2)
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.
The Milwaukee Brewers' 19-7 May record is the best in MLB, led by Cy Young contender Jacob Mizorowski.
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.
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.
MLB’s automated balls and strikes system failed when a clear ball was called a strike after a challenge, highlighting poor umpire-technology communication.
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
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.”
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.
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.
The Illusion of Managerial Power
“Forget choosing the coach. I never even took the time to meet the coach. Triple.”
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.”
“Tony Vitello said the quiet part out loud, Forget choosing the coach. I never even took the time to meet the coach. Triple”
“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.”
“Isn't that the best way to figure out if someone's good? Doesn't everybody do the norm?”
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david sampson
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washington nationals
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milwaukee brewers
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san francisco giants
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tarek skubal
person
tony vitello
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jacob mizorowski
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hector borg
person
christopher sanchez
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jesus sanchez
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