Baseball Tonight with Buster Olney

Tim Kurkjian and Buster discuss Yankees slugger Aaron Judge returning, what New York can expect, if Judge and Shohei Ohtani can start hitting before the postseason, Ohtani not expected to pitch again in 2026, Jesús Luzardo’s domination of the Braves, and umpire Doug Eddings going fashion police on Cardinals pitcher Hancel Rincon. Then, Hembo stops by to talk about why the Phillies are the most dangerous team in a three-game series, the White Sox becoming the first team this season with three 30 home run hitters, whether the Giants should trade or build on Rafael Devers, and what Roman Anthony does at the plate that no other Red Sox hitter can replicate. Later, Buster answers your questions during Bleacher Tweets. 0:00 Welcome 0:10 Top of the First 3:55 Tim Kurkjian joins 4:50 What can the Yankees expect from Aaron Judge? 6:00 Should MLB reseed after the Wild Card?  9:55 Shohei Ohtani most likely won’t pitch again in 2026 12:14 Will Judge or Ohtani hit again before the postseason?  14:38 Jesús Luzardo dominates Braves  17:41 Ump calls out Hancel Rincon for sideways cap 22:38 Hembo joins 23:25 Braves-Phillies rivalry 24:26 Scariest potential NL Wild Card team 26:19 White Sox have three 30 HR hitters 29:06 Rafael Devers: Building block or trade piece? 34:39 Roman Anthony’s return is what the Red Sox needed 38:48 Padres catcher could make history 41:15 Bleacher Tweets EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS Follow The Baseball Tonight Podcast on… YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHeL6O-A-ASmSMwbSCFvPKEq1Cslo_lrw Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5FG6xCcd338SgZjZ9urHRI Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/baseball-tonight-with-buster-olney/id137699414 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Paul “Hembo” Hembekides and Buster Olney discuss Shohei Ohtani looking physically uncomfortable swinging the bat and why he should stop pitching this season, Arte Moreno selling the Los Angeles Angels to Stan Kroenke and how the team is already in better hands, why they were right about Bryce Harper all along, the Hall of Fame case for Paul Goldschmidt, the scourge of position players pitching, and a warning: spin the Cubs at your own peril. Then, Todd Radom stops by to talk about why we see so many home run robberies, and administer the weekly quiz. Plus, Sarah Langs plays The Numbers Game. Finally, Buster answers your questions during Bleacher Tweets. 0:00 Welcome 3:14 Hembo joins 5:29 Shohei Ohtani isn’t right 7:50 Angels sold to Stan Kroenke 12:30 Hembo was right about Bryce Harper  14:53 Position players pitching is a scourge 18:24 Cubs mashing breaking balls 22:14 HOF case for Paul Goldschmidt 25:16 Todd Radom joins 26:38 Why so many HR robberies? 30:29 The Quiz 31:56 Sarah Langs plays The Numbers Game 32:04 Bleacher Tweets EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS Follow The Baseball Tonight Podcast on… YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHeL6O-A-ASmSMwbSCFvPKEq1Cslo_lrw Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5FG6xCcd338SgZjZ9urHRI Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/baseball-tonight-with-buster-olney/id137699414 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jesse Rogers and Buster Olney discuss whether MLB should reseed the playoffs after the Wild Card round, what is keying Pete Crow-Armstong’s MVP run, if the Cubs pitching staff can find its swing-and-miss, a potential Shohei Ohtani pivot to the bullpen, Aaron Judge’s possible return next week, the Red Sox radio broadcast stirring the rivalry pot and Kete Marte being booed in his return. Then, Atlanta Braves great and Hall of Fame Chipper Jones stops by to talk about reuniting with teammates in Cooperstown, what he sees when watching PCA, how he would approach hitting Jacob Misiorowski and the infamous “Eric Gregg Game” in Game 5 of the 1997 NLCS. Later, Buster answers your questions during Bleacher Tweets. 4:20 Should MLB reseed the playoffs? 7:07 Limits on position players pitching? 9:46 Pete Crow-Armstrong “Mike Trout vibes” 12:18 Cubs lead the league in HR hit, HR given up 14:05 Could Shohei Ohtani pivot to relief? 16:02 Details on Aaron Judge’s return 18:46 Red Sox radio crew stirs the pot 23:26 Ketel Marte returns to boos 26:06 Chipper Jones joins 29:24 What he’s seeing from PCA at the plate 35:56 How he would approach Jacob Misiorowski 37:14 “The Eric Gregg Game” 51:19 Bleacher Tweets EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS Follow The Baseball Tonight Podcast on… YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHeL6O-A-ASmSMwbSCFvPKEq1Cslo_lrw Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5FG6xCcd338SgZjZ9urHRI Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/baseball-tonight-with-buster-olney/id137699414 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tim Kurkjian and Buster Olney discuss their colleague Karl Ravech signing off the ESPN airwaves for the final time, why the Los Angeles Dodgers need Shohei Ohtani’s bat more than his arm, Pete Crow-Armstrong’s five home run weekend, the Atlanta Braves’ heater, the New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox possibly setting up for a Wild Card series in the Bronx, and which teams will grab the third Wild Card spots in the American and National Leagues. Later, Buster answers your questions during Bleacher Tweets. 0:00 Top of the First 4:34 Tim Kurkjian joins 5:04 Karl Ravech signs off 8:52 Should Shohei Ohtani shut it down on the mound? 12:19 Ohtani’s knee for a RHP is a red flag 14:59 Pete Crow-Armstrong pulls ahead in NL MVP 17:40 Braves on 7-game win streak 20:56 Yankees take season series vs. Red Sox 22:55 Max Scherzer 9th on all-time K list 25:08 Sal Stewart locking up NL ROY 27:58 Third NL Wild Card team? 30:39 Third AL Wild Card team? 32:41 Bleacher Tweets EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS Follow The Baseball Tonight Podcast on… YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHeL6O-A-ASmSMwbSCFvPKEq1Cslo_lrw Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5FG6xCcd338SgZjZ9urHRI Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/baseball-tonight-with-buster-olney/id137699414 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome back to the Baseball Tonight Podcast with Buster Olney! On today’s episode, Buster is joined by ESPN Producer and Researcher for “Get Up!” Paul “Hembo” Hembekides to discuss why the Mariners’ weak strength of schedule at the and of the season should lead them into the playoffs. We’ll also discuss why the Red Sox have a historically great outfield duo in Wilyer Abreu and Ceddanne Rafaela. We’ll also hear from ESPN’s MLB prospect and farm system expert Kiley McDaniel on why the Brewers came in at number 1 in his latest farm system rankings, and why beauty is in the eyes of the beholder when it comes to teams’ player evaluations. All this, plus we play the numbers game with Sarah Langs, and Buster answers your questions in Bleacher Tweets. Timecodes:  0:02 Welcome, Top of the First  2:53 Hembo joins the show! 3:34 Cooper Pratt benched for lack of hustle 7:32 Mariners fighting for a playoff spot 10:33 MLB has a competitive balance problem 15:00 Red Sox are playing great defense 19:01 Sal Stewart is an RBI machine 21:37 Andrew Painter stepping up 24:42 Mike Trout, Ernie Banks & Walker Johnson shared stat 28:42 Sarah Langs plays the numbers game  30:24 who topped Kiley McDaniel’s farm system rankings? 32:07 Did the Brewers offer enough for Tarik Skubal? 34:28 Beauty is in the eyes of the beholder when it comes to player value 42:17 The Angels take a big step forward in the rankings 46:05 Why do the Orioles' prospects constantly stall?  50:11 What direction are the Mets heading?  58:05 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alden Gonzalez joins to talk about how the WBC champion Venezuelan team is aiding recovery efforts and reacting to the devastating June earthquakes. He also talks about what Padres fans can expect from their new owners, and gives an update on Shohei Ohtani's pitching status. Diamondbacks beat writer Nick Piecoro then joins to discuss the bizarre Ketel Marte situation and where the Diamondbacks go from here. 0:00 Intro 2:48 Venezuelan earthquake recovery with Alden Gonzalez 9:59 Reaction to Padres new owners' first press conference 14:18 How much money will the new owners spend? 16:17 Shohei Ohtani pitching update 19:04 How much does NL MVP drive Ohtani's return? 21:47 Timeline of Ketel Marte saga with Nick Piecoro 29:39 Manager Torey Lovullo's strategy in handling Marte Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Buster Olney recaps all of the fun from the Little League Classic, culminating with the Braves exciting win over the Brewers. Eric Hosmer then joins to go in-depth on the Ketel Marte saga and what's next for him and the Diamondbacks. They also discuss Kade Anderson's impressive debut, the latest in the PCA-Ohtani NL MVP race, the Dodgers pitching rotation and Skubal's first win, the Yankees injury setbacks, and the hottest team in baseball - the Kansas City Royals. We cap it off with Bleacher Tweets: Is Buster's real name, 'Buster?' 0:00 Little League Classic recap, Phillies walkoff 5:10 Hosmer joins, LLWS memories 8:45 The Ketel Marte saga evolves 16:18 Aaron Boone's management of George Lombard Jr 18:35 Kade Anderson's impressive debut vs Cubs 20:17 AL Wild Card drama 21:56 PCA vs Ohtani, NL MVP race 23:34 Dodgers pitching update, Skubal's first win 29:02 Yankees latest injury setback 30:57 Royals are hottest team in baseball 34:11 Bleacher Tweets: Tatis, Buster's real name Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jorge Castillo and Buster Olney discuss what is going on with the Dodgers and Mark Walter, why Walter needs cash, the real reason the Dodgers are all-in on this season, how Shohei Ohtani should leverage the situation, Yankees pitcher Max Fried heading to the IL, if Aaron Judge can be Aaron Judge in October, and Mets owner Steve Cohen speaking to the media about a disastrous season. Then, Hembo stops by to talk about whether an American League team with a sub-.500 record will make the postseason, how to improve an already very good challenge system in MLB, nobody watching Orioles slugger Pete Alonso mash, Braves ace Chris Sale entering a new stratosphere, how Pete Crow-Armstrong’s season is even better than Hembo realized, and why every dynasty needs a Max Muncy. Then, Sarah Langs plays The Numbers Game. Later, Buster answers your questions during Bleacher Tweets. 0:00 Welcome 3:00 Jorge Castillo joins 3:38 What’s going on with Mark Walter and the Dodgers 5:35 Dodgers all-in because of overall uncertainty? 8:26 Dodgers’ off-field advantages could be trimmed 10:38 Shohei Ohtani should use this as leverage 14:27 Yankees Max Fried to the IL 16:06 Will Aaron Judge be ready for October? 18:45 Mets owner Steve Cohen speaks on rough season 20:30 Cohen says he’s committed to GM 23:38 Hembo joins 23:54 Will a sub-.500 AL team make the postseason? 27:57 Orioles Pete Alonso home run ruled foul 30:01 Challenge system works, how to make it better 34:56 Alonso is hitting, no one cares 37:55 Braves Chris Sale entering a new stratosphere 41:26 Pete Crow-Armstrong’s crazy play at Wrigley 44:34 Max Muncy enhancing his Dodgers legend 49:28 George Lombard Jr. is a top-6 shortstop already 50:08 Sarah Langs plays The Numbers Game 51:20 Bleacher Tweets EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS Follow The Baseball Tonight Podcast on… YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHeL6O-A-ASmSMwbSCFvPKEq1Cslo_lrw Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5FG6xCcd338SgZjZ9urHRI Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/baseball-tonight-with-buster-olney/id137699414 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jesse Rogers and Buster Olney discuss Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson’s oblique injury, how the Cubs are built on defense, the Brewers making a statement, what’s wrong with Pittsburgh Pirates ace Paul Skenes, Kyle Tucker’s ugly season continuing, and how the Mark Walter situation potentially lead to Shohei Ohtani opting out of his contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers. Then, Eduardo Pérez talks about how the St. Louis Cardinals are headed in the right direction, how the labor situation plays into the Seattle Mariners’ decision on promoting Kade Anderson, and why the San Diego Padres are more dangerous than you think. Later, Buster answers your questions during Bleacher Tweets. 0:00 WELCOME 0:46 TOP OF THE FIRST 03:55 JESSE ROGERS JOINS THE SHOW 04:15 DANSBY SWANSON TO THE IL WITH OBLIQUE INJURY 06:11 CUBS IDENTITY BUILT AROUND DEFENSE 09:00 PIRATES RESTING ACE PAUL SKENES 11:16 BREWERS MAKE STATEMENT VS. DODGERS IN LA 14:58 DODGERS SLIDING: CAN THEY TURN IT ON IN OCTOBER? 16:26 SHOHEI OHTANI RAMPING UP THROWING BULLPEN SESSIONS 19:18 KYLE TUCKER GETS BOOED AT HOME 24:10 WILL MARK WALTER REMAIN AS PRINCIPAL DODGERS OWNER? 28:25 EDUARDO PÉREZ JOINS 29:37 EDUARDO HAS A SPECIAL TALENT 32:17 CARDINALS ARE HEADED IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION 37:38 HOW BIG OF A DEAL IS DANSBY SWANSON’S INJURY? 39:33 MARINERS WEIGHING THE DECISION TO PROMOTE KADE ANDERSON 43:55 THE PADRES ARE MORE DANGEROUS THAN YOU THINK 46:33 BLEACHER TWEETS EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS Follow The Baseball Tonight Podcast on… YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHeL6O-A-ASmSMwbSCFvPKEq1Cslo_lrw Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5FG6xCcd338SgZjZ9urHRI Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/baseball-tonight-with-buster-olney/id137699414 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome back to the Baseball Tonight podcast with Buster Olney. On today's show, Buster is joined by Tim Kurkjian to discuss Joshua Baez's epic debut performance for the Cardinals. Jacob Misorowski going toe to toe with the World Series favorites, and why the Cubs' defense might be the best we've ever seen. We'll also discuss what Shohei Ohtani might do with the unique opt-out clause he has in his contract, and if the Dodgers should be worried. All this, plus Buster answers your questions in the latest edition of Bleacher Tweets. 00:00 Open, Sunday recap 3:00 Tim Kurkjian joins the show 6:00 Joshua Baez has an epic debut for the Cardinals 9:48 Jacob Misiorowski goes off against the Dodgers 13:25 Should the Dodgers keep Edwin Diaz as their closer? 15:05 How good is the Cubs' defense? 19:02 Should the Mariners promote Kade Anderson now? 22:47 Will Shohei Ohtani opt-out of his contract? 28:12 Bleacher Tweets; Francisco Lindor, Mariners Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Buster Olney recaps the nostalgic Field of Dreams game and another blown save for Edwin Diaz. Jake Peavy then joins to discuss how the Brewers should approach Jacob Misiorowski's workload down the stretch, Paul Skenes' slump, how the Dodgers should line up their postseason rotation, the Tigers sudden surge into playoff contention, and why the Padres are the Dodgers biggest threat. Then Hembo hops on to also discuss Will Smith's importance to the Dodgers, why the Yankees haven't had someone like George Lombard since the 1970s, Skenes' struggles, and Julio Rodriguez's down year. Plus Sarah Langs and Bleacher Tweets! 0:00 Welcome 0:55 Field of Dreams Game 2:33 Another blown save for Edwin Diaz 3:53 Jake Peavy joins 5:17 Brewers management of Jacob Misiorowski 7:00 Paul Skenes' slump 10:17 Dodgers postseason rotation outlook 12:43 Max Scherzer catching Verlander in career Ks 14:12 Tigers playoff chances after dealing Skubal and Mize 18:30 Biggest threats to Dodgers 22:09 Hembo joins, Buster's questionable dance moves 26:58 Will Smith's importance to the Dodgers 29:40 George Lombard Jr.s' impressive first week with the Yankees 33:44 Paul Skenes' struggles 37:27 Positional evaluation 41:47 Julio Rodriguez's slump 45:39 Sarah Langs plays the numbers game 47:03 Bleacher Tweets: Mariners, Alfonso Soriano Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jorge Castillo and Buster Olney discuss George Lombard Jr. immediately making his mark offensively and defensively for the New York Yankees, if the Yankees are the best team in the American League when Aaron Judge, Giancarlo Stanton and Cody Bellinger return, why the Tampa Bay Rays remain underrated, how Freddy Peralta hashed things out between Francisco Lindor and Juan Soto, and why the Mets put out feelers on Lindor at the trade deadline. Then, Karl Ravech returns to the pod to talk about the mystery of the Seattle Mariners, his top three teams in MLB, Buster’s interesting arm comparison for Lombard Jr., and Alex Cora finding peace after Boston. 0:00 Welcome 0:42 Jorge Castillo 1:30 Yankees George Lombard Jr. makes immediate impact 4:34 Lombard Jr. makes Yankees strong up the middle 7:55 Still waiting on Aaron Judge’s return 9:50 Higher ceiling: Yankees or Rays? 11:19 Juan Soto and Francisco Lindor’s frosty relationship 16:03 Did the Mets try to trade Lindor? 18:13 Karl Ravech 18:23 Mariners remain a mystery 21:48 Ravy’s top-3 teams in baseball 22:42 Are the Yankees a sleeping giant? 25:25 Buster compare Lombard Jr. to Dan Marino 29:33 Lombard Jr. could be a superstar 31:49 Alex Cora on life after the Red Sox EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS Follow The Baseball Tonight Podcast on… YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHeL6O-A-ASmSMwbSCFvPKEq1Cslo_lrw Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5FG6xCcd338SgZjZ9urHRI Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/baseball-tonight-with-buster-olney/id137699414 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

21-year MLB veteran Rich Hill joins Buster Olney to discuss not closing the door on a potential comeback, the roaring-hot Boston Red Sox, the difference veteran pitching is making in Boston, how the Red Sox have changed their offensive approach, and Caleb Durbin’s bat matching his glove. Then, they talk about the Dodgers snapping their seven-game losing streak, questions about Los Angeles’ catchers and bullpen, Shohei Ohtani, and how adding Chase Utley to the front office is making the team even better. Later, Buster answers your questions during Bleacher Tweets. 0:00 Welcome 3:05 Rich Hill joins 3:52 Potential comeback? 5:31 Red Sox turnaround the greatest ever? 6:51 How Boston righted its offense 8:52 Veteran pitching makes a huge difference 10:42 Caleb Durbin’s bat matching his glove 13:39 Dodgers snap seven-game losing streak 16:16 Biggest questions facing Dodgers 19:48 Shohei Ohtani playing catch 21:30 Dodger front office additions improving team 28:24 Bleacher Tweets EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS Follow The Baseball Tonight Podcast on… YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHeL6O-A-ASmSMwbSCFvPKEq1Cslo_lrw Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5FG6xCcd338SgZjZ9urHRI Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/baseball-tonight-with-buster-olney/id137699414 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tarik Skubal made his first Dodgers start, a loss to the Cubs. Jesse Rogers joins to give his first impressions while also breaking down the White Sox moves at the deadline, Boston's insane win-streak, and George Lombard's impressive debut with the Yankees. Hembo then hops on to give his top teams the Dodgers should be most afraid of. He also tells us why the Padres Big 3 are suddenly clicking, gives perspective on Luis Arraez's impact this season, and how Jeremy Pena is keeping the Astros afloat. We finish with Sarah Langs and a special Orioles-themed Bleacher Tweets. 0:00 Welcome 0:24 Red Sox-White Sox wild game 1:59 Cubs walk-off in extras 3:15 Tarik Skubal's first Dodgers start 8:09 Dodgers more beatable than last year? 9:18 Phillies are Dodgers biggest threat 10:39 Pete Crow-Armstrong is NL MVP favorite 11:50 White Sox Trade Deadline moves 13:10 The key to the Red Sox winning streak 18:06 George Lombard Jr.'s impressive Yankees debut 21:11 Top threats to the Dodgers with Hembo 27:06 Why the Dodgers are still the favorites to win it all 30:09 The Padres Big 3 are finally hitting 33:47 Luis Arraez has returned to All-Star form 38:59 Jeremy Pena has the Astros atop the AL West 41:39 Sarah Langs plays the numbers game 43:01 Bleacher Tweets - Orioles edition Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Buster Olney, Jeff Passan and Tim Kurkjian react to the 2026 MLB Trade Deadline, grading all 30 teams’ moves at the deadline. It’s a baseball extravaganza crossover event with The Baseball Tonight Podcast and Sources Tell Jeff Passan. The guys discuss Tarik Skubal to the Los Angeles Dodgers, Adley Rutschman to the Boston Red Sox, Freddy Peralta to the Tampa Bay Rays, Luis Arraez to the Philadelphia Phillies, Luis Garcia Jr. to the New York Yankees and more. Plus, Alden Gonzalez, Jorge Castillo, Jesse Rogers and Kiley McDaniel join to deliver their grades. Later, Chicago Cubs GM Jed Hoyer stops by to talk about his team’s strategy at the deadline. 0:00 Welcome 2:29 Dodgers acquire Tarik Skubal 4:50 Red Sox acquire Adley Rutschman 7:16 Los Angeles Dodgers 9:44 Los Angeles Angels 12:28 Arizona Diamondbacks 15:27 San Diego Padres 16:55 Colorado Rockies 17:24 San Francisco Giants 17:45 Seattle Mariners 19:31 Texas Rangers 23:37 Sacramento Athletics 24:42 Chicago Cubs 26:30 Milwaukee Brewers 28:18 St. Louis Cardinals 29:45 Pittsburgh Pirates 31:18 Chicago Cubs GM Jed Hoyer 38:10 Cincinnati Reds 40:23 Cleveland Guardians 44:20 Chicago White Sox 46:58 New York Yankees 48:30 New York Mets 50:46 Minnesota Twins 52:24 Kansas City Royals 52:52 Detroit Tigers 54:25 Houston Astros 56:42 Philadelphia Phillies 58:01 Miami Marlins 58:34 Washington Nationals 59:22 Atlanta Braves 1:00:14 Boston Red Sox 1:02:15 Baltimore Orioles 1:03:55 Tampa Bay Rays 1:05:57 Toronto Blue Jays 1:06:34 Big-time prospects on the move Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David Schoenfield and Buster discuss the Detroit Tigers trading Tarik Skubal to the Los Angeles Dodgers. Is this move really bad for baseball? Or is this about a team looking for immortality? Plus, the Tampa Bay Rays solidify their rotation by trading for Freddy Peralta from the New York Mets. The New York Yankees get a bat, securing Luis García Jr. from the Washington Nationals. The White Sox make a move for Luis Castillo in their bid to win the AL Central. And which team does Buster owe an apology? 0:00 Welcome 0:10 David Schoenfield joins 0:46 Los Angeles Dodgers land Tarik Skubal 10:41 Freddy Peralta to the Rays 12:15 Luis García Jr. to the Yankees 14:58 Luis Castillo to the White Sox 16:38 Buster apologies to the Astros EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS Follow The Baseball Tonight Podcast on… YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHeL6O-A-ASmSMwbSCFvPKEq1Cslo_lrw Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5FG6xCcd338SgZjZ9urHRI Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/baseball-tonight-with-buster-olney/id137699414 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alden Gonzalez joins Buster Olney to discuss Hunter Greene’s name being floated on the trade market, the abundance of starting pitching available, the real reason the Los Angeles Dodgers would want Tarik Skubal, why MLB would love Skubal on the Dodgers, the Angels finally realizing they’re not close, and the Washington Nationals looking to extend Foster Griffin. Then, the voice of the New York Yankees Michael Kay stops by to discuss stirring his tea with the arm of his glasses, his food peculiarities, Yankees’ triage trade deadline strategy, the need for a right-handed catcher and a swing-and-miss reliever, why New York would be loathe to trade top prospect George Lombard Jr., and the Yankees’ rotation mowing down opposing hitters. Next, Sarah Langs plays The Numbers Game. Later, Buster answers your questions during Bleacher Tweets. 0:00 Welcome 3:54 Alden Gonzalez joins the show 4:32 Reds Hunter Green on trade block 9:07 Starting pitching will be an available  10:20 All eyes are on Tarik Skubal 19:00 MLB secretly rooting for Skubal to the Dodgers 21:48 Foster Griffin talking contract extension with Nationals 23:22 Angels listening on players more this year 26:40 Michael Kay joins the show 27:13 Michael used the arm of his glasses to stir his tea 29:06 Michael’s terrible eating habits 30:56 Where are the best chicken tenders? 31:29 How the Yankees should approach the deadline? 34:42 Don’t trade George Lombard Jr. 36:05 Yankees can make the World Series right now 39:00 Rating Michael Kay’s weirdness 40:10 Sarah Langs plays The Numbers Game 41:17 Bleacher Tweets EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS Follow The Baseball Tonight Podcast on… YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHeL6O-A-ASmSMwbSCFvPKEq1Cslo_lrw Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5FG6xCcd338SgZjZ9urHRI Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/baseball-tonight-with-buster-olney/id137699414 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hembo and Buster discuss the latest on Tarik Skubal and Mason Miller ahead of the MLB trade deadline. Plus, what in the world should the Mariners do at the trade deadline? Then, they discuss the Nationals’ lineup historic turnaround, how Yordan Álvarez is practically perfect in every way, the Blue Jays lineup falling off a cliff, and Pete Crow-Armstrong flipping a swing-decision switch few players ever have. Then, Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo stops by to talk about the Snakes’ sneaky turnaround. Later, Buster answers your questions during Bleacher Tweets. 0:00 Welcome 3:20 Hembo joins 4:52 Latest on Tairk Skubal 9:31 Latest on Mason Miller 14:05 Will the Mariners make a move at the deadline 17:47 Nationals’ lineup historic turnaround 20:36 Blue Jays offense falling off a cliff 22:22 Pete Crow-Armstrong making better swing decisions 26:48 Yordan Álvarez is perfect 30:55 Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo joins 42:58 Bleacher Tweets EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS Follow The Baseball Tonight Podcast on… YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHeL6O-A-ASmSMwbSCFvPKEq1Cslo_lrw Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5FG6xCcd338SgZjZ9urHRI Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/baseball-tonight-with-buster-olney/id137699414 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Eric Hosmer and Buster Olney discuss how Hos has been through every trade deadline experience imaginable during his MLB career. Then, they talk about another electric afternoon from Brewers pitcher Jacob Misiorowski, Salvador Perez breaking George Brett’s home run record for the Kansas City Royals, the Red Sox and Nationals making the first big trade of the season, Yankees outfielder Cody Bellinger hitting the IL, and the Baseball Hall of Fame class of 2026 featuring Andruw Jones, Carlos Beltran and Jeff Kent. Later, Buster answers your questions during Bleacher Tweets. 0:00 Welcome 3:18 Eric Hosmer joins 3:41 Hosmer’s been through it all at the deadline 9:50 Another Jacob Misiorowski marvel 11:35 Salvador Perez is the HR king in Kansas City 14:01 First big trade of deadline season 16:17 Yankees Cody Bellinger to the IL 20:15 Andruw Jones, Carlos Beltran, Jeff Kent inducted into the HOF 23:09 Bleacher Tweets EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS Follow The Baseball Tonight Podcast on… YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHeL6O-A-ASmSMwbSCFvPKEq1Cslo_lrw Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5FG6xCcd338SgZjZ9urHRI Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/baseball-tonight-with-buster-olney/id137699414 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Milwaukee Brewers manager Pat Murphy joins Buster to discuss the magic of Jacob Misiorowksi, World Series aspirations, and what the team is looking for at the traded deadline. Then, Jorge Castillo stops by to talk about the drama with MLB changing pitch clock rules for batters this week because of José Caballero, if Tarik Skubal will stay or go in Detroit and Buster’s latest intel on Padres’ closer Mason Miller. Plus, the guys decide on the perfect traded deadline fits for the Braves, Phillies, Cubs, Mariners, Red Sox, Dodgers and Yankees. Next, Sarah Langs plays The Numbers Game. Later, Buster answers your questions during Bleacher Tweets. 0:00 Welcome 2:19 Brewers manager Pat Murphy joins 2:35 Jacob Misiorowski’s mindset 4:52 Misiorowski added 30 lbs in the offseason 6:18 Monitoring Misiorowski’s pitch count 7:46 Brewers goal is to win a World Series 10:20 Pat Murphy: “We have to overachieve” 12:16 Brewers looking toward the trade deadline 15:05 Jorge Castillo joins 16:03 MLB changes a rule because of Yankees’ José Caballero 23:26 Clock is ticking on Tigers and Tarik Skubal 29:58 Buster hearing Padres’ Mason Miller will be traded 35:28 Perfect Trade Deadline Fits for… 35:28 Atlanta Braves 36:48 Philadelphia Phillies 37:52 Chicago Cubs 38:39 Seattle Mariners 39:37 Boston Red Sox 41:02 Los Angeles Dodgers 45:29 New York Yankees 47:02 Sarah Langs plays The Numbers Game 49:28 Bleacher Tweets EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS Follow The Baseball Tonight Podcast on… YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHeL6O-A-ASmSMwbSCFvPKEq1Cslo_lrw Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5FG6xCcd338SgZjZ9urHRI Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/baseball-tonight-with-buster-olney/id137699414 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David Schoenfield joins Buster Olney to discuss the Dodgers beating the Phillies on an unusual double play, the ideal landing spot for Mason Miller, the Tigers’ Tarik Skubal decision coming due, why it’s officially time for the Blue Jays (and the Astros) to sell, and if Pete Crow-Armstrong is gaining ground on Shohei Ohtani for NL MVP. Then, Hembo stops by to talk about the glut in the American League, the Dodgers looking locked in, a future MVP in the National League, the Red Sox getting power from third, if the White Sox can dream of a World Series, and a player in the NL West who could use a little love. Later, Buster answers your questions during Bleacher Tweets. 0:00 Welcome 2:28 David Schoenfield joins 3:58 Dodgers win on 5-4-6-2 double play 6:22 Mason Miller to the Yankees? Or Mariners? 10:45 Tigers’ decision on Tarik Skubal coming soon 16:07 Time for the Blue Jays to sell 20:00 Red Sox dramatic turnaround 22:53 Shohei Ohtani vs. Pete Crow Armstrong for NL MVP 28:52 Hembo joins 29:07 The glut in the American League 33:25 Dodgers are locked in 38:43 Nationals James Wood on the rise 40:43 Red Sox Caleb Durbin turning the corner 43:44 White Sox Colson Montgomery’s power 45:20 White Sox dreaming of a World Series 46:36 Rockies Hunter Goodman 49:22 Bleacher Tweets Follow The Baseball Tonight Podcast on… YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHeL6O-A-ASmSMwbSCFvPKEq1Cslo_lrw Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5FG6xCcd338SgZjZ9urHRI Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/baseball-tonight-with-buster-olney/id137699414 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jesse Rogers joins Buster Olney to discuss Boston's incredible 13-game win streak, turning them from sellers to buyers at the trade deadline. They also discuss why Shohei Ohtani's knee injury opens the door for Pete Crow-Armstrong to contend for the NL MVP race. Jesse takes us inside the White Sox war room with exclusive access as they made the No. 1 pick in the MLB Draft last week, and the reflect on the importance of Jorge Castillo's ESPN.com article about the lack of Latino representation in the MLBPA. 0:00 Top of the First 2:50 Welcome Jesse Rogers 4:30 Inside the White Sox war room making No. 1 pick 9:04 Lack of Latino representation in MLBPA 12:33 Red Sox 13-game winning streak 15:10 Ohtani's knee injury, PCA MVP? 16:52 What will the Tigers do with Tarik Skubal? 19:15 Buyers or Sellers: Blue Jays, Astros, Orioles? 21:17 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tim Kurkjian, Hembo and Buster Olney discuss whether the MLB All-Star Game’s “Sandlot” break was cool or a flop, how many current division leaders will hang on, the most confusing things in baseball, impactful bats that may be moved at the trade deadline, if the Padres should trade Mason Miller, x-factor deadline teams, and which impending free agents have lost and made the most money. Next, Sarah Langs plays The Numbers Game. Then, Todd Radom shares his thoughts on his 30th-straight All-Star week, and administers the weekly quiz. Later, Buster answers your questions during Bleacher Tweets.  0:00 Welcome 0:49 Tim Kurkjian & Hembo join 2:00 Thoughts on “Sandlot” nostalgia 5:51 How many current division leaders hang on? 8:26 Ranking the most confusing things in baseball 11:50 Most impactful bats to be traded 14:46 Should the Padres trade Mason Miller? 18:59 Trade deadline x-factors 22:44 Free agents making and losing money 26:36 Sarah Langs plays The Numbers Game 27:37 Todd Radom’s weekly quiz 33:15 Bleacher Tweets EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS Follow The Baseball Tonight Podcast on… YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHeL6O-A-ASmSMwbSCFvPKEq1Cslo_lrw Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5FG6xCcd338SgZjZ9urHRI Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/baseball-tonight-with-buster-olney/id137699414 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Eduardo Pérez joins Buster Olney to discuss Jordan Walker beating Kyle Schwarber in the 2026 Home Run Derby on his last swing, in front of a hostel Philadelphia crowd. They talk about the key to Walker’s victory in the final round, hitters struggling with the magenta balls, Philadelphia fans showing out, how to make the All-Star Game matter again, and the balance of player participation versus needing a break from the game. Then, Buster hits All-Star Game media day and chats with Mason Miller, James Wood, Ernie Clement, Ben Rice, Cody Bellinger, Drake Baldwin, Matt Olson and Walker. Later, Buster answers your questions, and Jeff Passan has an about-face on the Home Run Derby format. 0:00 Welcome 3:54 Eduardo Pérez joins 22:29 Buster talks to players at ASG Media Day 27:47 Bleacher Tweets EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS Help people affected by the Venezuela Earthquakes. Donate at www.redcross.org/ESPN Follow The Baseball Tonight Podcast on… YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHeL6O-A-ASmSMwbSCFvPKEq1Cslo_lrw Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5FG6xCcd338SgZjZ9urHRI Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/baseball-tonight-with-buster-olney/id137699414 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David Schoenfield joins Buster to hand out midseason MLB grades on the eve of the All-Star Game in Philadelphia. Which teams passed the first half of the season with flying colors, and which teams need to retake the exam? Plus, the White Sox select Roch Cholowsky No. 1 in MLB Draft, the AL MVP picture, and is Tarik Skubal actually the player most likely to be traded? Later, Buster talks to Phillies sluggers Bryce Harper and Kyle Schwarber about competing in the Home Run Derby in Philadelphia. Finally, Buster answers your Bleacher Tweets. 0:00 Welcome 2:30 David Schoenfield joins 4:20 Home Run Derby Picks 8:58 White Sox pick Roch Cholowsky No. 1 in MLB Draft 10:10 MLB Midseason Grades 10:12 White Sox 10:56 Brewers 11:41 Dodgers 17:03 Giants 18:20 Mets 21:48 AL MVP Candidates 22:45 Shohei Ohtani or PCA for NL MVP? 24:42 Dylan Cease for AL Cy Young? 25:22 Jacob Misiorowski running away with NL Cy Young 26:01 Contenders that need to make a move 27:46 Best player to be dealt at the deadline 30:31 Kyle Schwarber & Bryce Harper on Home Run Derby in Philadelphia 33:33 Bleacher Tweets EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS Help people affected by the Venezuela Earthquakes. Donate at www.redcross.org/ESPN Follow The Baseball Tonight Podcast on… YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHeL6O-A-ASmSMwbSCFvPKEq1Cslo_lrw Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5FG6xCcd338SgZjZ9urHRI Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/baseball-tonight-with-buster-olney/id137699414 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Phillies manager Don Mattingly joins to discuss Philadelphia's dramatic turnaround and if he's planning on returning to manage next season. Then, ESPN MLB Draft expert Kiley McDaniel stops by to discuss which of the top 3 players the White Sox will take at No. 1, and which teams have the deepest minor league prospects to land a big name on the trade market (you probably won't like the answer). Plus Sarah Langs and Bleacher Tweets! 0:00 Justin Verlander announces retirement, Marlins and Red Sox on a hot streak 2:25 Don Mattingly on Phillies turnaround 4:09 Managing Kyle Schwarber and Bryce Harper 5:39 How to dethrone the Dodgers 7:24 Sarah Langs plays the numbers game 8:47 Reflecting on the epic 2024 MLB Draft class with Kiley McDaniel 14:20 Who will go No. 1 to the White Sox? 17:00 Teams that most need to have success in this draft 22:00 Which team is the "Raiders" of the MLB Draft? 23:42 Teams that can offer the best prospects at the Trade Deadline 29:38 Does Tarik Skubal get traded, and to who? 30:51 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Two-time World Series champion David Ross joins Buster Olney to discuss a story he had never previously heard about the 2016 Chicago Cubs on his Lovable Reunion podcast, if he ever has to pay for dinner in Chicago, the biggest threat the Dodgers’ threepeat quest, why it’s actually a good thing Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is skipping the All-Star Game, Zack Wheeler’s All-Star snub and Dalton Rushing learning to be a “servant to the pitcher.” Plus, did David Ross make Jon Lester more money, or the other way around? Then, Hembo stops by to talk about the Dodgers’ huge run differential, why the stolen bases boom has wilted, the Guardians’ rubber-armed pitching staff, the Marlins fortunes being jolted by Joe Mack, and Bryce Harper back to being Bryce Harper. Later, Buster answers your Bleacher Tweets. 0:00 Welcome 3:44 David Ross joins 4:25 10 Year reunion for 2016 WS Cubs 11:30 Braves biggest threat to Dodgers 12:50 Vladimir Guerrero Jr. skips All-Star Game 16:06 Zack Wheeler ASG snub 17:55 Dalton Rushing's catching education 19:56 Jon Lester made Ross some cash 24:20 Hembo joins 25:29 Dodgers' threepeat quest continues 28:50 Stolen base boom is over 33:41 Irresponsible Rays Junior Caminero projections 37:59 Joe Mack keying hot Marlins 41:30 Bryce Harper is elite again 44:40 Guardians starters 46:46 Bleacher Tweets EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS Help people affected by the Venezuela Earthquakes. Donate at www.redcross.org/ESPN Follow The Baseball Tonight Podcast on… YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHeL6O-A-ASmSMwbSCFvPKEq1Cslo_lrw Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5FG6xCcd338SgZjZ9urHRI Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/baseball-tonight-with-buster-olney/id137699414 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Albert Pujols joins Buster Olney to discuss why Junior Caminero is a legit superstar, and what it’s like competing in the Home Run Derby when your team is hosting the All-Star Game. He also talks about the pressures of managing a team in a major market like the New York, and how he would approach an opportunity like managing the Mets. Then, Jesse Rogers joins to talk about Marlins manager Clayton McCullough’s decision to take out Eury Pérez after seven perfect innings, and a move the New York Yankees should consider right now. Also, in honor Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding, Buster and Jesse find the perfect matches for three trade candidates. All this, plus Buster answers your questions in the latest installment of Bleacher Tweets. 0:00 Welcome 0:10 Top of the First 2:48 Albert Pujols joins 22:25 Jesse Rogers joins 26:05 Marlins Eury Pérez pulled after 7 perfect innings 29:53 Biggest All-Star Game Snubs 31:58 Buster’s trade idea for the Yankees 36:39 Shohei Ohtani’s bumps and bruises 38:35 Perfect trade matches 42:01 Bleacher Tweets EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS Follow The Baseball Tonight Podcast on… YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHeL6O-A-ASmSMwbSCFvPKEq1Cslo_lrw Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5FG6xCcd338SgZjZ9urHRI Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/baseball-tonight-with-buster-olney/id137699414 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Paul “Hembo” Hembekides and Buster Olney play a game of “Trend or Blip,” looking at the Marlins, Rays and Rangers. Then, they discuss why Aaron Judge is the rising tide that lifts all boats for the Yankees, the most obvious trade-deadline match, how bad is this American League — historically speaking, and more on Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s slog of a season. Then, Buster talks to longtime pro Rick Monday about snatching the American flag from field-invading protesters in 1976. Later, Sarah Langs plays The Numbers Game. And finally, Buster answers your questions during Bleacher Tweets. 0:00 Welcome 3:01 Hembo 4:13 Blip or Trend: Marlins 5:28 Blip or Trend: Yankees 7:10 Blip or Trend: Rays 9:16 Blip or Trend: Rangers 10:19 Blip or Trend: Cubs 11:39 Yankees sorely miss Aaron Judge 13:39 What happened to Austin Riley? 17:39 Bo Bichette back to Toronto? 25:50 Historically bad American League 28:50 Rick Monday saves the American flag 43:07 Sarah Langs plays The Numbers Game 44:33 Bleacher Tweets: PCA vs. Shohei Ohtani EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS Follow The Baseball Tonight Podcast on… YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHeL6O-A-ASmSMwbSCFvPKEq1Cslo_lrw Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5FG6xCcd338SgZjZ9urHRI Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/baseball-tonight-with-buster-olney/id137699414 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tim Kurkjian and Buster Olney discuss the Red Sox sweep of the Yankees and if Boston can dream about the postseason, the Mets firing manager Carlos Mendoza and what it means for the GM David Stearns, why the Angels firing GM Perry Minasian probably won't change much in Anaheim, the Tigers falling out of playoff contention and looking likelier than ever to trade Tarik Skubal, Junior Caminero raking the Rays to the AL's best record, why Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is baseball's biggest mystery, and the Rangers losing Wyatt Langford. 4:01 Tim Kurkjian 24:16 Bleacher Tweets EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS Follow The Baseball Tonight Podcast on… YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHeL6O-A-ASmSMwbSCFvPKEq1Cslo_lrw Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5FG6xCcd338SgZjZ9urHRI Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/baseball-tonight-with-buster-olney/id137699414 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Buster Olney is joined by Jorge Castillo and Alden Gonzalez as they take a deep dive into the top World Series contenders and debate which team has the best chance to dethrone the Dodgers as World Series champions. Plus Sarah Langs and Todd Radom join! 0:00 Welcome + Thursday recap 2:50 State of the Dodgers, injuries + Shohei Ohtani greatness 8:39 Will the Dodgers land Tarik Skubal? 13:20 Atlanta Braves 15:40 New York Yankees 20:29 Seattle Mariners 23:02 Philadelphia Phillies 25:45 Milwaukee Brewers 30:07 Tampa Bay Rays 31:47 Toronto Blue Jays 32:25 San Diego Padres 33:22 Chicago Cubs 35:46 Sarah Langs Plays the Numbers Game 37:11 Todd Radom's best American baseball moments Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Paul “Hembo” Hembekides and Buster discuss the continued strangeness around Rafael Devers refusing to leave the game after being pinch run, Devers calling the situation a “misunderstanding,” Buster Posey not addressing it with the team, the Kansas City Royals’ Jac Caglianone finding his own, the Cincinnati Reds’ Chase Burns keeping the riverboat afloat, why the Seattle Mariners are the biggest challenger to the New York Yankees in the American League, and if New York Mets’ ace Freddy Peralta is worth the big money he wants. Later, Buster answers your questions during Bleacher Tweets. 0:00 Welcome 3:54 Paul “Hembo” Hembekides 5:52 Rafael Devers drama continues 13:35 Jac Caglianone summer 16:00 Chase Burns is the best tunnel baller in MLB 18:13 Buy Mariners stock now 24:24 Should the Mets pay Freddy Peralta big money? 27:22 Bleacher Tweets EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS Follow The Baseball Tonight Podcast on… YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHeL6O-A-ASmSMwbSCFvPKEq1Cslo_lrw Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5FG6xCcd338SgZjZ9urHRI Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/baseball-tonight-with-buster-olney/id137699414 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

ESPN.com’s David Schoenfield joins Buster Olney to discuss Rafael Devers’ tantrum after being pinch run, the reality that MLB owners are ready to shut down the sport, the Marlins sweeping the Giants, Kyle Tucker being dropped to seventh in the Dodgers’ lineup, Kyle Schwarber’s three-homer Saturday, a fun series between the October-bound Brewers and Braves, if the Orioles are still alive and the Tigers hanging around in the Al Central. Then, Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol stops by to talk about Jordan Walker as an NL MVP candidate, JJ Wetherholt’s enthusiasm, Dustin May finding his stuff, and which player he hates to game plan against in the box. Later, Buster answers your questions during Bleacher Tweets. 0:00 Welcome 0:23 Top of the First 3:23 ESPN’s David Schoenfield joins 4:37 Rafael Devers’ tantrum 10:31 Marlins sweep Giants 11:33 MLB owners’ latest draft overhaul 17:22 Kyle Tucker struggling 19:58 Kyle Schwarber hits three homers 22:46 Orioles take series vs. Dodgers 25:08 Tigers hanging around in AL Central 26:45 Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol joins 28:37 Jordan Walker NL MVP candidate? 31:28 JJ Wetherholt’s enthusiasm  32:32 Dustin May finds his stuff 34:23 Cardinals contending for postseason 36:47 Toughest player to game plan against 39:53 Bleacher Tweets EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS Follow The Baseball Tonight Podcast on… YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHeL6O-A-ASmSMwbSCFvPKEq1Cslo_lrw Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5FG6xCcd338SgZjZ9urHRI Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/baseball-tonight-with-buster-olney/id137699414 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

ESPN MLB analyst Doug Glanville joins Buster Olney to discuss the San Francisco Giants listening to trade offers on Rafael Devers, Matt Chapman and Willy Adames, what it’s like to play in the league while being the subject of trade rumors, and whether the Tigers, Red Sox, Mets, Orioles and others should buy or sell at the deadline. Then, Sarah Langs plays The Numbers Game. Plus, Todd Radom on Left O’Duol, the man who opened the door for Japanese players coming to America. Finally, Buster answers your questions during Bleacher Tweets. 0:00 Welcome 2:43 ESPN MLB analyst Doug Glanville joins 3:55 E:60’s “Return of the Clowns” premieres on Juneteenth 6:22 San Francisco Giants are listening on big players 6:56 How players handle trade rumors 14:05 Buy or Sell: Detroit Tigers 16:03 Boston Red Sox 17:00 Texas Rangers 17:58 Minnesota Twins 19:14 Baltimore Orioles 19:45 New York Mets 21:31 Miami Marlins 22:08 Cubs need a cut-up 25:02 The Numbers Game with Sarah Langs 26:06 Todd Radom on Lefty O’Doul, quiz 33:07 Bleacher Tweets CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS Follow The Baseball Tonight Podcast on… YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHeL6O-A-ASmSMwbSCFvPKEq1Cslo_lrw Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5FG6xCcd338SgZjZ9urHRI Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/baseball-tonight-with-buster-olney/id137699414 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Washington Nationals manager Blake Butera joins Buster Olney to discuss CJ Abrams leading the All-Star voting for NL shortstops, his team’s offense racking up runs, leadership from his young core and adjusting to life as a new dad. Then, ESPN’s Jesse Rogers stops by to talk about why the Cubs need to loosen up, incoming makeovers for the Giants and Mets, why the White Sox have staying power, the Cardinals continue to amaze and confuse, and if Nick Kurtz is the AL MVP frontrunner with Aaron Judge injured. Later, ESPN injury expert Stephania Bell does a deep dive on hamate bone injuries after José Ramirez and Vinnie Pasquantino get bad news. Finally, Buster answers your questions during Bleacher Tweets. 3:02 Washington Nationals Manager Blake Butera 16:36 ESPN’s Jesse Rogers joins 17:47 Is the Cubs’ clubhouse too tight? 25:10 The Giants are open for business 29:29 Mets barreling toward a makeover 32:29 White Sox have staying power 33:28 Can’t figure out the Cardinals 35:01 Nick Kurtz new AL MVP frontrunner? 35:38 ESPN injury expert Stephania Bell joins 36:28 The key to Tarik Skubal’s rapid return 39:57 José Ramirez, Vinnie Pasquantino break hamates 44:23 Theory on why hamates keep breaking 51:57 Bleacher Tweets CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS Follow The Baseball Tonight Podcast on… YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHeL6O-A-ASmSMwbSCFvPKEq1Cslo_lrw Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5FG6xCcd338SgZjZ9urHRI Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/baseball-tonight-with-buster-olney/id137699414 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tim Kurkjian joins to talk about Jacob Misiorowski's latest historical performance: a 15-strikeout complete-game 1-hitter. Buster and Tim also discuss Tarik Skubal's return and what that means for the Tigers, the white hot White Sox, and Pete Crow-Armstrong's correlation to the Cubs' success. Braves All-Star first baseman Matt Olson then joins to discuss one of the most underrated parts of his game: his arm. He also shares a surprising story about the closest he's come to missing a game during his iron-man streak and is wise enough to not share some inside secrets of his batting approach to Cam Schlittler. 0:00 Top of the First (Logan Webb, White Sox, Las Vegas) 2:21 Jacob Misiorowski's complete game 6:09 Tarik Skubal returns 7:35 Jose Ramirez's injury 9:07 Spencer Strider's injury 10:07 Yoshinobu Yamamoto's 1-hitter, White Sox win series 11:18 Cubs dependence on Pete Crow-Armstrong 12:55 Matt Olson's laser arm 15:35 Closest to missing a game 20:38 Returning to Silver Slugger form 24:59 Michael Harris II's breakout season 26:37 Mauricio Dubon's impact on Atlanta 27:56 Views on Walt Weiss' tackle on Soler Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Yankees pitcher and AL Cy Young frontrunner Cam Schlittler joins the show to discuss his mindset, his epic postseason debut against the Red Sox last year, how he learned to hit 100 mph, and he shares a great story about how Aaron Judge helped him in a time of need. Jorge Castillo then joins to discuss Schlittler's dominance, the storybook walk-off home runs from Bryce Eldridge and Braden Montgomery, the Cardinals surprising season, and if Mets President of Baseball Operations David Stearns is on the hot seat. Plus Sarah Langs and Bleacher Tweets! 0:00 Welcome 0:51 Cam Schlittler joins 1:43 Postseason game against the Red Sox 3:00 Memories of being drafted by the Yankees 5:35 First time hitting 100 mph 8:15 The key to his 3-pitch fastball arsenal 9:19 Aaron Judge being a good captain 11:08 Giancarlo Stanton's role 12:11 A Massachusetts native playing for the Yankees 14:08 Jorge Castillo joins, Cam Schlittler's dominance 17:02 Bryce Eldridge walk-off Grand Slam 22:31 Braden Montgomery walk-off home run in debut 25:26 Jordan Walker's impressive year for St. Louis 27:27 Trade Deadline Outlook 30:18 The State of the Mets: Is David Stearns' job safe? 38:47 Sarah Langs plays the numbers game 39:47 Bleacher Tweets (Orioles, Australia) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We begin with Braden Montgomery hitting a spectacular walk-off home run in his MLB debut. Hembo then stops by to discuss the crazy Athletics-Brewers game from Monday, the Red Sox woes, why Alex Bregman is doing so poorly at Wrigley Field for the Cubs, how Ohtani's two-way season this year exceeds any season of Babe Ruth's, and more. Eduardo Perez then joins to preview the best MLB prospects in the College World Series starting on ESPN this weekend, why Las Vegas will be an even worse ballpark for pitchers than Coors Field in Denver, Cristopher Sanchez's claim to best pitcher in baseball, and the Red Sox questionable organizational philosophies. 0:00 Braden Montgomery walk off home run 2:00 Hembo joins the show 3:07 Nick Kurtz's amazing season 7:03 Red Sox failures 10:36 Alex Bregman can't hit at Wrigley 13:56 Shohei Ohtani's historic season 16:30 Corbin Carroll is a triples machine 18:30 Carson Benge is thriving 20:47 Best MLB prospects to watch at the College World Series 27:18 Why Las Vegas will ruin Athletics pitchers 33:07 Cristopher Sanchez's dominance 36:30 Red Sox organizational dysfunction 43:40 Bleacher Tweets (Julio Rodriguez, Manny Machado) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Eric Hosmer joins Buster Olney to talk about Jacob Misiorowski's latest firecracker outing where he threw 45 pitches over 101 mph! Is he the best pitcher in baseball over Paul Skenes, Shohei Ohtani, and Cristopher Sanchez? They also talk through: Aaron Judge's injury and what it means for him and the Yankees this season, Fernando Tatis Jr's struggles, and the AL Wild Card Race. David Schoenfield then stops by to chat Misiorowski, Houston's recent surge, and Roki Sasaki's emergence for the Dodgers. Plus Bleacher Tweets where Buster discusses what's happening with the Red Sox organization. 0:00 Top of the First 0:54 Alex Bregman takes accountability for Cubs' struggles 1:56 Kevin McGonigle shines for Detroit 2:25 Reds bullpen woes 2:55 Atlanta Braves on 110-win pace 3:36 Jacob Misiorowski's dominance with Eric Hosmer 10:48 Aaron Judge's injury 13:35 AL MVP Race (Yordan Alvarez, Bobby Witt Jr) 15:20 Cody Bellinger fits well in New York 16:22 Padres offense is MIA 19:06 AL Wild Card Race 21:46 Dave Schoenfield joins, how bout those Knicks?! 23:50 Is Misiorowski the best pitcher in baseball? 26:18 The Houston Astros are not out of it 29:21 Louis Varland dominating for Blue Jays 30:11 Roki Sasaki blooming for Dodgers 33:46 Bleacher Tweets (best fan bases, Red Sox woes) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hembo joins the show to discuss Cristopher Sanchez's historic month, a superstar the Red Sox should trade for, Michael Harris II's incredible improvement, Ben Rice's breakout, Bobby Witt Jr.'s obscurity, and how ABS has dramatically helped left-handed hitters. Blue Jays broadcaster Dan Shulman then stops by to discuss all things Toronto and how the Blue Jays finally have light at the end of the tunnel. Him and Buster then get into a discussion for a manager that is replacing Aaron Boone as most fiery in MLB. Sarah Langs takes us through some amazing pitching stats and we end with Bleacher Tweets. 0:00 Intro 0:52 Hembo joins, Cristopher Sanchez is incredible 3:53 Red Sox to trade for Bo Bichette?! 7:05 Tigers not taking calls on Tarik Skubal 12:10 Michael Harris II's remarkable improvement 14:52 Ben Rice is a Yankees star 17:27 Bobby Witt Jr. is turning into the next Mike Trout 19:54 Left-handed hitters are raking 23:54 Blue Jays injuries with Dan Shulman 26:11 The reason for hope in Toronto 28:14 Vladimir Guerrero Jr's power dip 31:13 Louis Varland is the real MVP 33:12 Blue Jays Trade Outlook 36:22 The new fieriest manager in MLB 41:22 Sarah Langs numbers game 43:10 Bleacher Tweets: Roberto Clemente, pitching stats Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jessica Mendoza joins us ahead of the Women's College World Series title rematch between Texas and Texas Tech, recapping all of the drama the tournament has given in the last week (brawls, slander, pregnant pitchers, unique game management... and more!). She also dives into the Dodgers season so far and what she thinks Ohtani's next mountain to climb will be. Washington Nationals All-Star shortstop CJ Abrams then gives us the inside details on his "alien" nickname, the toughest pitcher to hit, and the Nationals surprising top-ranked offense. We end with Bleacher Tweets. Is there a better reliever than Mason Miller? 0:00 Top Five (Lou Gehrig Day, Mariners, Tigers, Aaron Judge, Gage Jump) 2:46 - Jessica Mendoza joins from WCWS 3:45 - Top 3 storylines (Oklahoma, Rematch, Offense) 6:00 - NiJaree Canady's all-time greatness 10:36 - "You made a mistake." Inside details on the Texas Tech-Tennessee drama 14:28 - Player of the Year announces she was pitching pregnant 16:05 - Similarity between Dodgers and the 90's Yankees 19:43 - How Shohei Ohtani got out of his slump 24:30 - Nationals SS CJ Abrams rapid fire round 33:13 - Bleacher Tweets: Relievers better than Mason Miller?! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tim Kurkjian joins Buster Olney as they play a game of "It's Over, It's Not Over" to discuss which division races are already decided as we enter the month of June. They also talk more about the potential for a lockout next season. Cleveland Guardians rookie second basemen Travis Bazzana then joins to discuss his homeland of Australia and their spiders, his approach to hitting that allows him to draw walks at a record-setting pace, and the Guardians attempt to go for another division title. 0:00 Top of the First: Yankees, Mariners, White Sox 1:54 Welcome Tim Kurkjian 2:39 It's Over, It's Not Over: NL East, Braves and Phillies 5:18 NL Central: Brewers and Cubs 7:24 NL West: Dodgers, Padres 9:19 AL East: Rays and Yankees 10:55 AL Central: Guardians and White Sox 12:55 AL West: Mariners 14:20 Which side will budge on the inclusion of a salary cap? 18:04 Guardians 2B Travis Bazzana joins 20:30 How did Bazzana fall in love with baseball? 21:34 Bazzana's record-setting walk rate 25:20 WBC experience with Australia 26:43 Jose Ramirez's impact 27:55 Stephen Vogt's player-first approach 28:59 State of the Guardians Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jesse Rogers joins the show to discuss the news today that MLB owners formally proposed a salary cap for the first time since the 1994 strike. He and Buster dive into how the players union feels about it, and how it affects the prospects for a lockout when the current CBA expires on Dec. 1. They also discuss how the Brewers continue to be successful year-after-year, and where Tarik Skubal might end up. Sarah Langs joins as she does every Friday for The Numbers Game, and Todd Radom tells us about his new book. 0:00 Intro 0:43 Owners Salary Cap proposal. Lockout next season? 13:06 How do the Brewers keep winning? 14:47 Why is offense down? 16:58 Tarik Skubal trade destinations 20:52 Sarah Langs Plays The Numbers Game 22:06 Todd Radom's new book 26:40 Bleacher Tweets: Padres and Fantasy Baseball Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hembo joins the show to discuss Houston's no-hitter and if it might impact their "seller" status at the trade deadline. Buster and Hembo also discuss Tarik Skubal's potential destinations, including the team Buster thinks will land him. They also hit on JJ Wetherholt's rise, Jacob Misiorowski's dominance, and Nolan McLean's struggles. Cardinals pitcher Michael McGreevy then joins the show to discuss his game, why he was upset about his college coach's decision to move him from a two-way player to solely a pitcher, and the Cardinals quicker-than-expected rise. 0:00 - Top of the First: Hitters, Uribe, Skubal 2:55 - Hembo joins the show 3:36 - Does Astros no-hitter change their "seller" status? 6:35 - Rangers approach to the trade deadline 7:35 - What team could trade for Tarik Skubal? 13:15 - Cardinals rookie JJ Wetherholt is already impressive 15:34 - What has spurred Jacob Misiorowski's rapid improvement? 19:30 - Mets pitcher Nolan McLean's struggles 22:33 - Cardinals pitcher Michael McGreevy joins the show 22:44 - McGreevy's oulook on the NL Cy Young race 23:55 - Pitchers' strategic changes 25:12 - McGreevy's wide pitching arsenal 26:24 - Pitchers McGreevy tries to emulate 29:05 - Change from SS to pitcher in college 30:28 - Tarps Off Section has given energy to Cardinals 32:20 - Inside the Cardinals success 33:35 - JJ Wetherholt's rapid rise 34:38 - Question for Cam Schlittler 35:35 - Job if not playing baseball 37:11 - Bleacher Tweets: Yankees, Jen Pawol Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's episode, Buster Olney and David Schoenfield break down the Brewers surge and the Cubs fall, discuss if Tarik Skubal could be traded midseason, why the Astros decade of dominance is over, and if Shohei Ohtani is the favorite in the NL Cy Young award race. Tony Gwynn Jr. then joins us to discuss the Padres-Dodgers recent series; is it the best rivalry in baseball? Plus Mason Miller's dominance and why the MVP conversation around Ohtani is feeling like it did around Michael Jordan. Sarah Langs tells us why Ohtani, Sal Stewart, and Jacob Misiorowski are doing things that we haven't seen in 50+ years, and Todd Radom gives us his 3 most underrated ballparks. 0:00 Intro + Welcome 2:13 Dave Schoenfield joins the show 2:56 Brewers sweep Cubs 5:53 Could Tarik Skubal be traded? 8:40 Cal Ripken Jr. to return as Orioles President? 11:19 Royals could be sellers at the trade deadline 13:19 Astros decade of dominance appears over 16:15 Ohtani's Cy Young case 17:30 J.P. Crawford willing to move to Third Base 19:35 Sarah Langs plays the numbers game 20:58 Tony Gwynn Jr joins the show 22:54 What did we learn from Padres-Dodgers series? 25:48 Why Manny Machado is in a slump 27:08 Mason Miller should be a Cy Young and MVP candidate 29:02 Sandy Alcantara should be a Padres trade target 30:28 Ohtani's MVP conversation feels like it did with MJ 34:13 Tony Gwynn Sr's feelings towards the Dodgers 35:01 Todd Radom's most underrated parks in baseball 41:57 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome back to the Baseball Tonight podcast! Hembo joins us to talk about the National League's dominance over the American League, the Mets youth movement, Brice Turang stating claim to the best 2nd baseman in baseball, the Yankees bullpen issues, and the Giants historically low walk percentage. Then Mariners President of Baseball Operations Jerry DiPoto joins to discuss top prospect Colt Emerson's booming big league arrival, Julio Rodriguez's early-season success, why Cal Raleigh is struggling, and his approach to the trade deadline. 0:00 - Intro + last night 1:37 - Hembo joins the show 2:30 - National League's dominance over the American League 6:18 - Mets youth movement 10:37 - Brice Turang, best 2nd baseman in baseball? 13:10 - What's wrong with the Yankees bullpen? 18:30 - The Giants are taking walks at a historically low percentage 22:07 - Is Cam Schlittler running away with the AL Cy Young? 24:41 - Mariners exec Jerry Dipoto joins the show 25:00 - Rookie Colt Emerson's big week 29:46 - State of the Mariners season so far 31:48 - Julio Rodriguez's best start to a season of his career 35:00 - Cal Raleigh's struggles 37:26 - Trade deadline outlook 43:41 - Bleacher Tweets (Phillies, Yankees) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jacob Misiorowski joins the show to talk about his lights-out performance against the Yankees, the first time he hit 100 mph, his unique relationship with manager Pat Murphy, and more. Then Tim Kurkjian stops by to discuss why hope prevails for the ailing Tigers (and the rest of the AL), the white hot White Sox, the loaded NL Cy Young Race, the Phillies surge, and the best baseball story of the week in St. Louis. 0:00 Intro and welcome 0:41 Weekend Headlines: Phillies, Dodgers, Padres, and White Sox 2:27 Jacob Misiorowski joins the show 2:40 Misiorowski's dominance vs the Yankees 4:10 The Origin Story 5:09 First time hitting 100 mph 6:14 Opposing hitters reactions 7:00 Konnor Griffin question for Misiorowski 9:19 How much do you study other pitchers? 11:40 What makes the Brewers so good? 12:21 Unique relationship with Pat Murphy 13:28 Tim Kurkjian joins, Tigers in trouble 15:38 American League is wide open 19:03 White Sox are white hot 22:20 National League Cy Young Race is loaded 26:45 Phillies are surging 27:47 Cardinals "Tarps Off" fans were best thing this weekend 30:38 Thanks for watching Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome back to the Baseball Tonight podcast! Jorge Castillo joins the show to discuss the loaded NL Cy Young Race between Shohei Ohtani, Paul Skenes, Jacob Misiorowski, and a 4th pitcher who might be the best of all. Buster and Jorge then break down which players on the Mets, Red Sox, and Astros could be dealt at the trade deadline, and finish by discussing what Anthony Volpe should do to keep himself on the Yankees Roster. White Sox GM Chris Getz then joins as we go inside Chicago's rebuild into an early-season playoff contender. He shares what makes the clubhouse so special and what Munetaka Murakami and Colson Montgomery are doing to power their success. Plus, will we see the Pope throw out a first pitch? We finish the show with Sarah Langs and Bleacher Tweets! 0:00 Intro 0:36 Welcome Jorge Castillo 1:23 NL Cy Young Race: Skenes, Misiorowski, Ohtani 8:04 Mason Miller for MVP? 9:31 Trade Deadline candidates 14:20 Anthony Volpe's recent comments 18:07 White Sox GM Chris Getz joins 20:00 What makes the clubhouse so special? 23:21 Munetaka Murakami has silenced doubters 26:37 Colson Montgomery is finding his groove 31:30 White Sox strategy for 1st pick in MLB draft 32:49 The Pope throwing out the first pitch? 34:55 2024 season reflection 39:25 Sarah Langs plays the numbers game 41:03 Bleacher Tweets: Brewers + Home Runs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome back to the Baseball Tonight Podcast! Pirates rookie shortstop Konnor Griffin joins the show to discuss his adjustment to life in the Big Leagues, the toughest pitchers he's faced, and his favorite ballparks he's played in so far. Hembo then swings by to share why several stars, including Shohei Ohtani, Cal Raleigh, and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. are struggling. Then injury expert Stephania Bell goes in-depth on Tarik Skubal's surgery. We end with Bleacher Tweets about the Orioles and Padres! 0:00 Intro + Top of the First 2:21 Konnor Griffin Joins 2:48 Griffin's favorite MLB ballparks 4:46 Adjusting to MLB travel 5:58 Best pitchers Griffin has faced 7:22 First time being asked for an autograph 8:16 Paul Skenes' dominance 9:46 State of the Pirates 11:57 Players Griffin is looking forward to meeting 12:55 Griffin's first purchase after signing contract 13:53 Hembo joins the show 14:27 Konnor Griffin's improvement 18:26 Struggling Superstars: Ohtani, Guerrero Jr., Raleigh, Tatis Jr., Henderson 31:00 Stephania Bell breaks down Tarik Skubal's surgery 41:06 Bleacher Tweets: Orioles and Padres Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome back to the Baseball Tonight podcast, publishing a day early because of breaking news surrounding Tigers pitcher Tarik Skubal. His agent, Scott Boras, joined us to give us the details surrounding this first-time surgical procedure on an MLB player that could cut Skubal's recovery time in half. He also shares his memories about the late Bobby Cox. ESPN's Jesse Rogers then hops on to discuss the surprising reason for the Cubs early-season success, and who they could target at the trade deadline. We then switch to the AL where he tells us which playoff-favorite teams he's most concerned about. We finish the segment discussing some concerns about Boston's Chief Baseball Officer Craig Breslow. Finally, Royals broadcaster Eric Hosmer joins us to react to the Skubal news from Boras and why it could be a life-changing for the game of baseball. He then also shares his AL teams he's most concerned about. We finish with the state of sign-stealing in today's game. We end the show with Bleacher Tweets and Buster's memories about Bobby Cox. 0:00 Welcome 0:57 Scott Boars joins 1:31 Details on Skubal's surgery 4:27 Skubal's new timeline for returning to baseball 5:52 Update on Skubal post-surgery 6:22 Why Skubal can return much quicker than expected 7:25 Nerves for a new surgery? 8:32 How this surgery might impact Skubal's free agency 9:15 Bobby Cox memories 11:21 Jesse Rogers on the Cubs success 13:25 How Pete Crow-Armstrong is taking control 15:37 Cubs potential trade-deadline targets 18:27 Concern: Orioles, Red Sox, Mariners, Tigers, Blue Jays, Royals 22:07 Questions about Craig Breslow 26:51 Eric Hosmer joins the show 28:01 Reaction to Skubal surgery news 31:21 Concern: Orioles, Red Sox, Mariners, Tigers, Blue Jays, Royals 33:25 Trouble in Detroit 34:47 Royals are on the rise 35:52 Sign-Stealing discussion 40:28 Bleacher Tweets: Andy Pages + Cubs 42:57 Remembering Bobby Cox Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome back to the Baseball Tonight Podcast! Braves GM Alex Anthopoulos joins us to detail why he's not getting too excited yet about the Braves best start since 1998, how Matt Olson is getting even better, and his reaction to 62-year-old manager Walt Weiss' tackle during last month's brawl. Yankees fan Rich Eisen then stops by to talk about his favorite John Sterling memories, the time he creeped out Don Mattingly, and how scary the Yankees rotation can be with Carlos Rodon and Gerrit Cole on the way back. Plus Sarah Langs and Todd Radom! 0:00 Welcome 0:37 Cubs are on fire 2:06 Braves GM Alex Anthopoulos joins the show 2:36 Atlanta's best start since 1998 3:51 Matt Olson can do it all 6:33 Reaction to Walt Weiss' tackle in brawl 9:41 Braves depth in face of injuries 11:13 Reflecting on the iconic David Price 2015 trade 16:09 Sarah Langs plays the Numbers Game 17:04 Rich Eisen joins the show 17:19 Favorite John Sterling memories 21:23 Rich's Yankee fandom origin story 23:27 Favorite Yankee players growing up 24:20 Awkward Don Mattingly story 28:33 Rodon and Cole coming back 29:50 Why the Yankees are so good this year 35:40 Todd Radom joins the show 36:20 Best bobblehead giveaways this year 38:44 Quiz time! 39:56 Bleacher Tweets: Mike Trout to the east coast? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Benches cleared after Tigers pitcher Framber Valdez hit Red Sox batter Trevor Story on Tuesday. Valdez said it was not intentional, while Tigers manager A.J. Hinch said it was a "low moment" for the team. Speculation abounds that Valdez was upset about the Boston stealing signs, rather than the two home runs they hit before Story was beaned. Eduardo Perez joins to break it all down. Later on, Hembo hops on to discuss Matt Olson's hot streak, Rafael Devers slow start, and the rookie who is raking for the Cubs. 0:00 Welcome 0:41 Eduardo Perez joins 0:55 Framber Valdez fallout 3:01 How long should Valdez be suspended? 5:11 Tigers starting pitching injury crisis 6:39 Tarik Skubal out 2-3 months 9:02 Junior Caminero is must-watch 9:57 What is happening with the Giants? 12:09 Carlos Correa out for the season 13:00 Hembo joins the show 13:57 Rafael Devers struggles in San Francisco 18:35 Matt Olson, Hall of Fame bound? 22:30 Red Sox struggling at the plate 25:34 Moises Ballesteros on fire for the Cubs 30:15 Marlins middle infield swap 32:22 Congrats to the Schwinks 33:06 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Reds Manager Terry Francona joins the show to discuss Elly De La Cruz's improvements this year, what has made rookie Sal Stewart so special early on, and why Boston is such a brutal place to leave as a manager. Then Hunter Pence swings by to talk about two Japanese "rookies" who are lighting up the big leagues: Munetaka Murakami with the White Sox and Kazuma Okamoto with the Blue Jays. He also discusses the biggest threat to the Dodgers' crown and why the Giants have struggled to start the year. We end by giving our tribute to the legendary broadcast, John Sterling. 0:00 Welcome 0:52 Yankees are surging 1:03 Braves have best record but lose Acuna 1:22 Twins SP Joe Ryan leaves with injury 1:38 Yankees option Anthony Volpe to AAA 2:03 Giants calling up Bryce Eldridge 2:24 Welcome Terry Francona 2:45 Elly De La Cruz is getting even better 6:00 What makes Sal Stewart so good 7:24 Hunter Greene injury update 8:07 NL Central is best division in baseball 9:02 Reacting to Alex Cora's firing, why is Boston so brutal? 12:27 Hunter Pence joins the show 12:52 Munetaka Murakami can't stop hitting HRs 15:02 Kazuma Okamoto has established a unique tradition 18:56 Who can challenge the Dodgers? 20:48 Giants early-season struggles 22:19 Taylor baby update! 23:13 Remembering John Sterling Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Boston Red Sox received bad news with star pitcher Garrett Crochet headed to the IL, just a few days after firing manager Alex Cora. Buster Olney and Alden Gonzalez discuss the Red Sox fate this year. They also dive into the Dodgers tactic of benching Shohei Ohtani as a DH when he pitches; how the Atlanta Braves have the best record in baseball; and the resurgence of the Seattle Mariners. Blue Jays pitcher Kevin Gausman joins the show to discuss Toronto's season, and Sarah Langs plays the numbers game. 0:00 Welcome 1:23 Matt Olson Walks It Off 1:38 JJ Wetherholt HRs off Paul Skenes 1:54 Marlins take series from Dodgers 2:18 Mariners back to .500 2:28 Garrett Crochet to IL 2:39 Alden Gonzalez joins the show 3:10 Red Sox issues 10:44 Dodgers Organizational Success 15:16 Ohtani not batting when pitching 20:08 Braves best record in MLB 23:12 Mariners surging 26:28 Kevin Gausman joins the show 26:45 Gausman close to 2,000 career Ks 27:32 How Gausman unlocked his splitter 29:14 The Braves secret to boosting Gausman 31:30 Advice to younger players 33:05 Blue Jays clubhouse is tight-knit 35:32 How piano playing saved Max Scherzer's career 38:17 Calling pitches 41:22 Sarah Langs plays the numbers game Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Philadelphia Phillies have official fired manager Rob Thomson and named Don Mattingly the interim manager. Buster Olney and Paul "Hembo" Hembekides discussing Thomson's dismissal, why it should've happened after the 2025 postseason, the outlook on Mattingly at interim, where recently fired Alex Cora fits into this puzzle, and Buster's advice for Cora while he examines the landscape. Plus, panic or patience on the Dodgers' Kyle Tucker, Yordan Álvarez looking downright terrifying, Craig Stammen has the Padres humming, and the Brewers have unlocked Kyle Harrison. 0:00 Welcome 0:15 Hembo 0:30 Phillies fire Rob Thomson 8:06 Could Alex Cora take over in Philadelphia? 13:31 Dodgers Kyle Tucker 15:57 Astros Yordan Álvarez 18:29 Craig Stammen has Padres rolling 21:10 Brewers unlocked Kyle Harrison CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS Follow The Baseball Tonight Podcast on… YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHeL6O-A-ASmSMwbSCFvPKEq1Cslo_lrw Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5FG6xCcd338SgZjZ9urHRI Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/baseball-tonight-with-buster-olney/id137699414 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Boston Red Sox fire manager Alex Cora, in a stunning early-season move. Buster Olney and Rob Bradford (WEEI, Baseball Isn't Boring) discuss the timing of the firing, how it went down, the power struggle with GM Craig Breslow, what the Red Sox are losing in Cora, John Henry's disappearing act, and when they think we'll see Cora managing again. Then, ESPN's Jesse Rogers stops by to talk about what kind of impact new Red Sox manager Chad Tracy can have on the lineup, Breslow's leadership style, the Chicago Cubs coming off a ten-game winning streak, and Pete Crow-Armstrong searching for his superstar form. 0:00 Welcome 0:30 Rob Bradford (WEEI, Baseball Isn't Boring) 0:53 Boston Red Sox fire Alex Cora 4:21 Power struggle between Cora and GM Craig Breslow 10:05 Who's to blame in all of this 13:24 John Henry's stewardship as owner 15:41 When will we see Cora back in the dugout? 17:56 Can new Red Sox manager Chad Tracy unlock the lineup? 19:49 Breslow's leadership style 24:09 NL East 27:23 Chicago Cubs 30:56 Pete Crow-Armstrong maturing on the field 35:07 Bleacher Tweets CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS Follow The Baseball Tonight Podcast on… YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHeL6O-A-ASmSMwbSCFvPKEq1Cslo_lrw Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5FG6xCcd338SgZjZ9urHRI Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/baseball-tonight-with-buster-olney/id137699414 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The streak is dead! The Mets win two in a row over the Minnesota Twins. Buster Olney and Hembo discuss the Mets’ playoff chances, Buster’s wacky trade idea for Philadelphia, the Phillies’ hilariously thin lineup, the Padres’ sale price, Elly De La Cruz beginning to break out, and why the Athletics should lock up Shea Langeliers. Then, Todd Radom talks about Yankee players pushing for alternate road uniforms, and the Royals drawing new plans for a stadium in Crown Center. Later, Sarah Langs plays The Numbers Game. Plus, Buster answers your questions during Bleacher Tweets. 0:00 Hembo joins the show 1:00 Mets breaking losing streak 9:14 Phillies lose ninth straight 14:37 Should Philadelphia trade for Alex Cora? 17:50 Reds Elly De La Cruz leap year 20:16 Takeaways from Padres sale 25:51 Athletics should lock up Shea Langelier’s 27:53 Todd Radom joins the show 28:18 Yankee players want alternative road uniforms  29:43 Royals move downtown 31:37 Quiz 33:58 Sarah Langs plays The Numbers Game 35:11 Bleacher Tweets CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS Follow The Baseball Tonight Podcast on… YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHeL6O-A-ASmSMwbSCFvPKEq1Cslo_lrw Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5FG6xCcd338SgZjZ9urHRI Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/baseball-tonight-with-buster-olney/id137699414 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The New York Mets lose their 12th straight game! Buster Olney, David Schoenfield and Jorge Castillo convene in Bristol to discuss the Mets’ tailspin, if the age of the Philadelphia Phillies’ lineup is a hinderance, and why this is the Braves team of two years ago. Then, San Diego Padres third baseman Manny Machado stops by to talk about which milestone number is important to him, Mason Miller’s dominance, alternate history with Aaron Judge on the Padres, the sale of the franchise for $3.9 billion, and GM A.J. Preller’s basketball games. Later, SportsCenter host and Phillies fan Kevin Negandhi, along with Mets fan and ESPN boss Pete McConnville air their NL East grievances. Later, Buster, Jorge and Dave answer listener questions from Bristol during Bleacher Tweets. 0:00 Welcome from Bristol! 0:30 Jorge Castillo, Dave Schoenfield join the show 1:11 Mets lose 12th straight 5:51 Phillies lineup over the hill? 11:28 Braves are back 14:28 Padres Manny Machado joins the show 14:38 Chasing 3,000 hits 16:02 Watching Mason Miller dominate 18:56 What If: Aaron Judge on the Padres? 21:30 Padres on the verge of being sold for $3.9B 29:38 Playing hoops with GM A.J. Preller 30:48 NL East Therapy with Kevin Neghandi 39:45 Bleacher Tweets with Dave & Jorge CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS Follow The Baseball Tonight Podcast on… YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHeL6O-A-ASmSMwbSCFvPKEq1Cslo_lrw Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5FG6xCcd338SgZjZ9urHRI Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/baseball-tonight-with-buster-olney/id137699414 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Mets are in a tailspin. Is Carlos Mendoza's job on the line in Queens? Eric Hosmer and Buster Olney talk about why there's no drama between Salvador Perez and manager Matt Quatraro, the Kansas City Royals early struggles, Ben Rice breaking out for the Yankees, who goes to the bullpen in New York when Carlos Rodón returns, and which teams they think are underrated to watch. Then, ESPN's MLB draft and prospect expert Kiley McDaniel discuss how Kiley scouted Cincinnati Red Sal Stewart, what he's seen out of Konnor Griffin, the Boston Red Sox's Garrett Crochet giving up 16 runs in two starts, Mason Miller's absurdity, and how the top of the MLB Draft if shaping up. Later, Buster answers your questions during Bleacher Tweets. 0:00 Eric Hosmer joins the show 2:42 Drama in the Kansas City Royals locker room? 8:22 Ben Rice breaks out for Yankees 10:22 Hos likes Will Warren 12:17 Mets keep losing 15:44 Underrated teams 17:33 Kiley McDaniel joins the show 18:35 His scouting reports on Sal Stewart, Konnor Griffin 24:10 Path to a competitive season for the Mets? 27:45 Red Sox Garrett Crochet still struggling 30:53 Yankees rotation/bullpen with Carlos Rodón 34:52 Padres Mason Miller is absurd 38:19 Top prospects in the MLB Draft 43:37 Bleacher Tweets CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS Follow The Baseball Tonight Podcast on… YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHeL6O-A-ASmSMwbSCFvPKEq1Cslo_lrw Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5FG6xCcd338SgZjZ9urHRI Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/baseball-tonight-with-buster-olney/id137699414 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Is Shohei Ohtani the Cy Young frontrunner in the NL? Hembo and Buster discuss that, plus, the Mets’ lineup struggles and Mason Miller mowing guys down. Then Cincinnati Reds infielder Sal Stewart stops by to chat with Buster about his big weekend in Miami, how studying gives him confidence, his at-bat approach, and which pitcher gave him a good cat-and-mouse game. Then, Alden González stops by to talk about what stood out during Jackie Robinson Day at Dodger Stadium, Ohtani’s ridiculous pitching performance, and if Steve Cohen will make a move at manager. Later, Todd Radom rates the new City Connects, Sarah Langs plays The Numbers Game, and Buster answers your questions during Bleacher Tweets. 3:06 Hembo joins 3:32 Shohei Ohtani Cy Young frontrunner? 8:17 Mets lineup 11:17 Padres Mason Miller 14:28 What makes Sal Stewart great 17:48 Reds Sal Stewart stops by 18:28 Hometown series in Miami 20:26 Winning the Spring Training free throw contest 24:51 At-bat approach 29:02 Watching Bo Bichette hit, hitting against Garrett Crochet 30:17 Alden González joins 31:22 Stories from Jackie Robinson Day at Dodger Stadium 35:46 Shohei Ohtani continues to marvel 38:42 Dodger offense 40:09 Mets… yikes… 43:46 Sarah Langs plays The Numbers Game 44:50 Todd Radom rates City Connects 54:13 Bleacher Tweets CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS Follow The Baseball Tonight Podcast on… YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHeL6O-A-ASmSMwbSCFvPKEq1Cslo_lrw Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5FG6xCcd338SgZjZ9urHRI Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/baseball-tonight-with-buster-olney/id137699414 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Rays’ Chandler Simpson is a menace on the bases. He joins Buster Olney to discuss what other players say about his speed during games, his on-base obsession, pregame bunting regimen, Tony Gwynn, and Jackie Robinson’s on the field fearlessness. Then, ESPN’s David Schoenfield stops by to talk about star players batting under .200 to start the season and Garrett Crochet’s eyebrow raising game. Plus, on a scale of 1-10, how worried are they about the Blue Jays, Mets and Astros. Later, Buster is joined by former National League President Leonard Coleman Jr. to share the story of how Robinson’s No. 42 was retired across MLB. Finally, Buster answers yours questions during Bleacher Tweets. 0:00 Welcome 0:30 Rays OF Chandler Simpson joins the show 1:07 Catchers telling him to “slow down” 2:10 Obsessed with getting on base 3:34 On bunting 7:39 Watching Tony Gwynn highlights 8:40 Wearing No. 42 on Jackie Robinson Day 10:40 David Schoenfield joins the show 13:17 Star players batting under .200 16:15 Garret Crochet’s 10 ER outing 18:15 Level of concern for the Toronto Blue Jays 20:16 New York Mets 25:28 Houston Astros 28:22 Story behind retiring No. 42 across MLB 35:23 Bleacher Tweets CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS Follow The Baseball Tonight Podcast on… YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHeL6O-A-ASmSMwbSCFvPKEq1Cslo_lrw Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5FG6xCcd338SgZjZ9urHRI Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/baseball-tonight-with-buster-olney/id137699414 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The New York Yankees were thrown into chaos all weekend long because of the Rays’ Chandler Simpson and his speed. Eduardo Pérez and Buster discuss, plus, the San Diego Padres are hot, can the Sacramento Athletics’ pitching hold up at home, what’s up with the Mets’ Francisco Lindor, and who had the idea for every player to wear No. 42 on Jackie Robinson Day. Later, NBC Sports’ Bob Costas stops by to talk about his role on Sunday Night Baseball, Buster’s first encounter with Bob, if managers will tighten up ABS challenges as the season continues, interactions with Jackie Robinson’s family, and the full story on the 1988 Dodger team chanting “Kill Costas!” before a World Series game. 0:00 Welcome 1:31 Eduardo Pérez joins the show 1:55 Rays Chandler Simpson terrorizes Yankees 7:32 Padres hot 9:08 Athletics: Real or not 10:05 Mets Francisco Lindor’s issues 12:34 Was Eduardo at Jackie Robinson’s last recorded speech? 16:58 All players wearing No. 42 was Ken Griffey Jr.’s idea 21:00 Bob Costas joins the show 25:30 Buster’s first encounter with Bob 26:46 Thought ABS would be used more judiciously  35:15 Interactions with Jackie Robinson’s family 39:10 “Kill Costas” 44:49 Bleacher Tweets CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS Follow The Baseball Tonight Podcast on… YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHeL6O-A-ASmSMwbSCFvPKEq1Cslo_lrw Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5FG6xCcd338SgZjZ9urHRI Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/baseball-tonight-with-buster-olney/id137699414 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Future Hall of Famer Albert Pujols joins the podcast! But first, Hembo and Buster talk about the Cardinals’ Jordan Walker, if Konnor Griffin is better than advertised, the Orioles’ Adley Rutschman having something to prove, budding Braves star Drake Baldwin, which pitcher that’s been hurt the most by ABS, and Hembo’s three favorite Pujols stats. Then, the Machine joins the show to discuss which numbers from his career he’s most proud of, his reverence for the Hall of Fame, his idea for the World Baseball Classic semifinals, and what he sees in Shohei Ohtani’s swing. Later, Sarah Langs plays The Numbers Game. Finally, Buster answers yours questions during Bleacher Tweets. 0:00 Hembo 2:38 Cardinals Jordan Walker 4:26 Pirates Konnor Griffin 7:24 Orioles Adley Rutschman 9:53 Braves Drake Baldwin 12:54 Pitcher most impacted by ABS 16:55 Hembo’s 3 favorite Pujols stats 18:32 Albert Pujols 19:30 Important career numbers 21:47 Unanimous selection important? 23:53 Reverence for the HOF 28:07 ABS thoughts 33:39 WBC changes 38:48 You Played, I Didn’t: Aaron Judge, Shohei Ohtani, Junior Caminero 45:03 Sarah Langs 47:25 Bleacher Tweets CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS Follow The Baseball Tonight Podcast on… YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHeL6O-A-ASmSMwbSCFvPKEq1Cslo_lrw Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5FG6xCcd338SgZjZ9urHRI Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/baseball-tonight-with-buster-olney/id137699414 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Our first baseball fight of the year! The Angels and Braves throw punches, and Atlanta manager Walt Weiss spears Jorge Soler! Plus, the Pittsburgh Pirates sign Konnor Griffin to a 9-year, $120M contract. Then, Buster Olney and Jesse Rogers discuss the messy state of the Cubs’ rotation, the Blue Jays’ rough start, and the Milwaukee Brewers throwing at Red Sox catch Willson Contreras again! Later, Yankees scout Matt Hyde talks about finding diamonds in the rough scouting Ben Rice and Cam Schlittler in Massachusetts, and taking them late in the draft. Finally, Buster answers your questions during Bleacher Tweets. 0:00 Welcome 0:45 Konnor Griffin, Pirates sign 9-year $140M deal 1:45 Angels-Braves brawl 3:17 Jesse Rogers joins 3:39 Cubs Cade Horton injured 7:11 Blue Jays rough start 11:25 Red Sox Willson Contreras hit by Brewers again! 19:36 Guardians José Ramírez 21:55 Yankees scout Matt Hyde 23:33 Scouting Ben Rice 30:00 Scouting Cam Schlittler 37:30 Bleacher Tweets CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS Follow The Baseball Tonight Podcast on… YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHeL6O-A-ASmSMwbSCFvPKEq1Cslo_lrw Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5FG6xCcd338SgZjZ9urHRI Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/baseball-tonight-with-buster-olney/id137699414 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Angels right fielder Jo Adell robbed three home runs in one game. Was it the greatest defensive performance we’ve ever seen from an outfielder? Tim Kurkjian and Buster Olney discuss. Plus, the guys talk about Konnor Griffin and Paul Skenes make the Pirates must-watch, the NL Central looks strong, if this is Aaron Boone’s best Yankee team, Kyle Harrison and the Brewers rolling along, and if José Ramírez is the greatest Cleveland Guardian ever. Then, Chris “Mad Dog” Russo talks about the first time Buster appeared on his radio show, his early concerns with the San Francisco Giants, Shohei Ohtani and the Los Angeles Dodgers, the angriest someone in sports has been with him, and the time he infuriated Arizona Diamondback fans — and paid the price for it. Later, Buster answers your questions during Bleacher Tweets. 0:00 Tim Kurkjian joins 1:02 Jo Adell 3:27 Konnor Griffin 6:29 Best NL division 8:55 Alejandro Kirk out 13:02 Aaron Boone’s best Yankee team? 14:53 Brewers 16:23 José Ramírez 17:52 Chris “Mad Dog” Russo joins 20:41 San Francisco Giants 23:44 Los Ángeles Dodgers dominance  25:36 Shohei Ohtani or Babe Ruth? 29:29 Aaron Boone Yankees 37:15 Angry Arizona Diamondback fans 41:53 Bleacher Tweets CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS Follow The Baseball Tonight Podcast on… YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHeL6O-A-ASmSMwbSCFvPKEq1Cslo_lrw Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5FG6xCcd338SgZjZ9urHRI Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/baseball-tonight-with-buster-olney/id137699414 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Konnor Griffin gets the call to The Show. Eric Hosmer and Buster Olney discuss the Pirates calling up the No. 1 prospect in baseball, the Miami Marlins off to a surprising start, Cam Schlittler cruising, if Shohei Ohtani is actually AI and the Kansas City Royals honoring the late Terrance Gore. Then, Joe Buck stops by to talk about calling the Jackie Robinson Game on ESPN, writing his Baseball Hall of Fame speech, interviewing his kids at a St. Louis Blues game, his dad Jack’s relationship with Robinson, which of Jack’s famous calls was his father’s favorite, and how he connect with former New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick over baseball. Later, Buster answers your questions during Bleacher Tweets. 0:00 Eric Hosmer joins the show 0:37 Pirates call up Konnor Griffin 11:17 Miami Marlins 5-1 start 12:47 Yankees Cam Schlittler is dominating 15:07 Dodgers Shohei Ohtani in midseason form 19:18 Kansas City Royals honored late Terrance Gore 24:46 Joe Buck joins the show 26:09 Buck to be honored in Cooperstown 29:39 Interviewing his sons 32:39 Jack Buck’s relationship with Jackie Robinson 34:38 Jack Buck’s favorite call 38:41 Bill Belichick loves baseball 44:04 Bleacher Tweets CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS Follow The Baseball Tonight Podcast on… YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHeL6O-A-ASmSMwbSCFvPKEq1Cslo_lrw Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5FG6xCcd338SgZjZ9urHRI Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/baseball-tonight-with-buster-olney/id137699414 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Angels center fielder Mike Trout joins Buster to discuss a strong start to the season, reflecting on the past few season, striving for the postseason, his relationship with new manager Kurt Suzuki, and his first impressions of the ABS System. Then, Hembo talks about Phillies prospect Andrew Painter impressing in his debut, Shohei Ohtani’s outrageous first outing, what’s behind prospects Colt Emerson Cooper Pratt signing big deals, the Blue Jays’ terrific start, the White Sox’s Munetaka Murakami playing like he has something to prove, and the worrisome Cubs starting pitching. 0:00 Welcome 0:36 Mike Trout 3:35 Reflecting, slowing down the process 8:23 Putting together a healthy season 9:41 Striving for a postseason return 10:50 On manager Kurt Suzuki 12:06 ABS first impressions 14:20 Hembo, Phillies Andrew Painter debuts 19:06 Dodgers Shohei Ohtani throws 6 scoreless innings 22:35 Prospects Colt Emerson, Cooper Pratt sign big deals 27:58 Blue Jays, Dylan Cease off to terrific start 31:02 Mets Bo Bichette’s rough start 33:48 White Sox Munetaka Murakami can rake 37:51 Cubs pitching is worrisome 39:50 Bleacher Tweets CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS Follow The Baseball Tonight Podcast on… YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHeL6O-A-ASmSMwbSCFvPKEq1Cslo_lrw Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5FG6xCcd338SgZjZ9urHRI Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/baseball-tonight-with-buster-olney/id137699414 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It was an exciting first weekend of MLB action! Hunter Pence and Buster Olney discuss shaking off Opening Day jitters, how rookies dominated the conversation to start the season, first impressions of the ABS System, the San Francisco Giants starting 0-3, and how teams move on from losses. Then, ESPN’s Jorge Castillo stops by to talk about the Toronto Blue Jays and New York Yankees sweeping their respective series to open the season, and the Los Angeles Dodgers treating the regular season like a dress rehearsal. Then, Sarah Langs plays The Numbers Game. Laters, Buster answers your questions during Bleacher Tweets. 0:00 Hunter Pence joins the show 3:39 Rookies rule first MLB weekend 5:59 Guardians Chase DeLauter 8:08 Tigers Kevin McGonigle 9:43 Reds Sal Stewart 11:23 JJ Wetherholt 13:08 ABS System initial impressions 18:18 Giants start 0-3 28:33 ESPN’s Jorge Castillo 29:06 Mets start 2-1 30:36 Juan Soto seems relaxed 33:05 Yankees & Blue Jays sweep 37:01 Is this Dave Roberts’ best Dodger team? 38:41 Sarah Langs 40:00 Bleacher Tweets CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS Follow The Baseball Tonight Podcast on… YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHeL6O-A-ASmSMwbSCFvPKEq1Cslo_lrw Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5FG6xCcd338SgZjZ9urHRI Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/baseball-tonight-with-buster-olney/id137699414 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Let’s overreact to MLB Opening Day 2026! Karl Ravech, Eduardo Pérez and Buster Olney discuss the joy of baseball’s return, why the overreactions to Aaron Judge’s first game don’t make sense, Paul Skenes getting knocked around with an assist from Oneil Cruz, all the rookies who shined in their debuts, if the Dodgers can win more than 102 games, another quality start from Tarik Skubal, Junior Caminero taking four walks, Jacob Misiorowski’s 11 strikeouts, and what Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s peers are saying about him after is 2025 postseason. Later, Buster answers your questions during Bleacher Tweets.  0:00 MLB Opening Day 2026 overreactions 4:40 Yankees Aaron Judge overreactions 8:28 Pirates Paul Skenes 0.2 IP 9:19 Oneil Cruz’s costly mistake 13:49 Rookies shine on Opening Day 14:28 Tiger Kevin McGonigle 15:48 Mets Carson Benge 16:26 Cardinals J.J. Wetherholt 20:29 Can the Dodgers win 103 games? 25:05 Tigers Tarik Skubal quality start 26:56 Cubs extend Nico Hoerner 27:28 Brewers Jacob Misiorowski throws 11 Ks 28:25 Blue Jays Vladimir Guerrero Jr. ready to roll CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS Follow The Baseball Tonight Podcast on… YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHeL6O-A-ASmSMwbSCFvPKEq1Cslo_lrw Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5FG6xCcd338SgZjZ9urHRI Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/baseball-tonight-with-buster-olney/id137699414 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MLB Opening Day 2026 has arrived! Buster Olney and Hembo discuss the Chicago Cubs locking up Pete Crow-Armstrong to a six-year, $115 million deal, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. ascending to superstar, MLB's No. 2 prospect Kevin McGonigle making the Tigers Opening Day roster, why Cinncinati Reds rookie Sal Stewart could be the rock of their lineup, if Wyatt Langford can make noise in the AL MVP race, and why Hembo is down on Tyler Glasnow after a stellar spring. Then, Pitching Ninja Rob Friedman stops by to talk about his new book "Unhittable: How Technology, Mavericks, and Innovators Engineered Baseball's New Era of Pitching Dominance," the best pitches in baseball, which pitcher he'd choose for a Space Jam "winner-takes-the-planet" game, why pitching is so different today, Japanese players bringing the splitter back in America, the prevalence of injuries among pitchers, and their friend Sarah Langs. Plus, Buster finishes the team previews with the Detroit Tigers, the Washington Nationals, the Tampa Bay Rays, the San Diego Padres and the Arizona Diamondbacks. Later, Buster answers your questions during Bleacher Tweets. 1:53 Cubs sign Pete Crow-Armstrong to six-year deal 5:26 Blue Jays Vladimir Guerrero Jr. primed for a monster year 10:18 Tigers prospect Kevin McGonigle makes the roster 14:52 Reds Sal Stewart can bang 16:32 Rangers Wyatt Lanford for MVP? 19:54 Dodgers Tyler Glasnow looks good 22:31 Pitching Ninja 23:37 Best pitches in baseball 27:29 Shohei Ohtani hyperbole 30:52 How pitching changed? 49:34 San Diego Padres preview 51:13 Detroit Tigers preview 52:55 Arizona Diamondbacks preview 53:47 Washington Nationals preview 54:55 Tampa Bay Rays preview 56:22 Bleacher Tweets CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS BUY PITCHING NINJA’S NEW BOOK: https://www.harpercollins.com/products/unhittable-rob-friedman?variant=43912948252706&utm_source=Rob+Friedman&utm_medium=athrweb&utm_campaign=Unhittable Follow The Baseball Tonight Podcast on… YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHeL6O-A-ASmSMwbSCFvPKEq1Cslo_lrw Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5FG6xCcd338SgZjZ9urHRI Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/baseball-tonight-with-buster-olney/id137699414 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Opening Day is right around the corner. Buster Olney and Jesse Rogers discuss some of the storylines playing out at Spring Training while the World Baseball Classic wrapped up. The Rangers’ Wyatt Langford looks great, the Braves’ offense needs to get right and the Blue Jays are slow-playing Trey Yesavage. Then, Jesse shares his predictions for division and award winners, and his wild card teams. Next, Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora stops by to talk about his thoughts on the World Baseball Classic, Wilyer Abreu looking sharp, which manager called him to talk about Roman Anthony, if the Red Sox have enough power in their lineup, and how he’s handling the back end of the rotation. Later, Buster answers your questions during Bleacher Tweets. 0:00 Welcome 0:56 Phillies sign Cristopher Sanchez to 6-year deal 5:26 Rangers Wyatt Langford looks great 8:04 Braves offense needs to perform 10:31 Blue Jays holding out Trey Yesavage 11:00 Making predictions for the 2026 MLB season 11:29 AL East 13:18 AL Central 14:19 AL West 15:41 AL Wild Card Teams 17:39 NL West 17:45 NL Central 18:28 NL West 18:49 NL Wild Card Teams 19:52 Are Aaron Judge and Shohei Ohtani MVP Locks? 20:54 Picking against Paul Skenes or Tarik Skubal for Cy Young? 21:30 Rookie of the Year picks 23:33 Red Sox Manager Alex Cora joins the show 24:02 Cora’s thoughts on the World Baseball Classic 28:39 Wilyer Abreu’s breakout performance at the WBC 30:09 Getting calls from other managers about Roman Anthony 32:14 Outlook on the 2026 Boston Red Sox 35:26 Other Headlines: Boston 2B Marcelo Mayer makes the team  36:16 Bleacher Tweets CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS Follow The Baseball Tonight Podcast on… YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHeL6O-A-ASmSMwbSCFvPKEq1Cslo_lrw Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5FG6xCcd338SgZjZ9urHRI Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/baseball-tonight-with-buster-olney/id137699414 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Venezuela earns its first World Baseball Classic title, defeating Team USA 3-2 in a dramatic final game. Buster Olney and Tim Kurkjian discuss what a fun tournament this edition of the WBC was, Venezuela taking down the United States and Japan on its way to a championship, the celebration that ensued, which players shined, the United States’ failure to get the offense going, and what they would change about the World Baseball Classic going forward.  0:00 Venezuela beats USA 3-2 in WBC final 3:57 Eugenio Suarez has another big moment 6:25 Bryce Harper finds his swing 7:49 Cubs allow Daniel Palencia to pitch 9:05 Wilyer Abreu is a breakout candidate in 2026 11:04 Eduardo Rodríguez came up big 11:56 Nolan McLean was spinning it 13:55 Luis Arráez walks to get the late rally going 14:49 How did manager Omar López and Mark DeRosa perform? 16:06 What would you change about the WBC? 21:43 Milwaukee Brewers Preview 23:11 Headlines 23:44 Kansas City Royals Preview 25:06 Bleacher Tweets w/ more on Cubs OF Seyia Suzuki’s injury CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS Follow The Baseball Tonight Podcast on… YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHeL6O-A-ASmSMwbSCFvPKEq1Cslo_lrw Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5FG6xCcd338SgZjZ9urHRI Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/baseball-tonight-with-buster-olney/id137699414 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The World Baseball Classic final is set: The United States will face Venezuela for the championship. FOX play-by-play voice Joe Davis joins Buster to discuss Venezuela beating Italy 4-2 to advance to the final, Aaron Nola starting for Italy, Venezuela putting the ball in play, what Venezuela and the United States need from their starting pitchers in the final, and which final adjustments Team USA manager might make to the lineup. Then, Buster previews the San Francisco Giants and the Boston Red Sox. Later, Buster answers your questions during Bleacher Tweets.  0:00 Joe Davis 13:45 San Francisco Giants preview 15:05 Other headlines 15:35 Boston Red Sox preview 16:51 Bleacher Tweets CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS Follow The Baseball Tonight Podcast on… YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHeL6O-A-ASmSMwbSCFvPKEq1Cslo_lrw Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5FG6xCcd338SgZjZ9urHRI Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/baseball-tonight-with-buster-olney/id137699414 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Team USA wins a tight World Baseball Classic semifinal 2-1 over the Dominican Republic. Buster Olney and Dave Schoenfield link up following the game to discuss the bad strike call that ended the game, Team USA's outstanding bullpen, the Dominican Republic's missed opportunities, Junior Caminero hitting another bomb, Julio Rodriguez and Aaron Judge making outrageous defensive plays, Red Sox fans salivating over Roman Anthony, USA manager Mark DeRosa making the right move starting Gunner Henderson, and whether Italy or Venezuela has a better shot against the Americans in the WBC final on Tuesday. 0:00 Dave Schoenfield & Buster recap USA-DOM 24:19 New York Yankees preview 25:44 New York Mets preview 26:57 Bleacher Tweets CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS Follow The Baseball Tonight Podcast on… YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHeL6O-A-ASmSMwbSCFvPKEq1Cslo_lrw Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5FG6xCcd338SgZjZ9urHRI Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/baseball-tonight-with-buster-olney/id137699414 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What makes LoanPark Depot in Miami so loud? Alden Gonzalez and Buster Olney investigate the parties on the concourse. Plus, Mark DeRosa’s rough few days as manager of Team USA, the Americans avoiding embarrassment with help from Italy, if they believe Randy Arozarena and Cal Raleigh are cool, and a look at the World Baseball Classic quarterfinals. Then, Detroit Tigers manager A.J. Hinch stops by to talk about the tough decisions ahead of him with a deep outfield, his conversations with Tairk Skubal as Skubal decided to play one game for Team USA, his advice for managers dealing with the media, and who in his life keeps him honest on the job. Later, Buster previews the Cincinnati Reds, the Texas Rangers and the Philadelphia Phillies. Finally, Buster answers your WBC questions during Bleacher Tweets. ⁠WATCH THE SHOW ON YOUTUBE⁠ 0:00 Alden Gonzalez 22:32 Detroit Tigers manager A.J. Hinch 34:37 Cincinnati Reds preview 35:57 Texas Rangers Preview  37:14 Philadelphia Phillies Preview 38:32 Bleacher Tweets CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tarik Skubal will not pitch again for Team USA in this World Baseball Classic. Buster Olney and Hembo discuss his decision, the flack he’s getting for it and if Mark DeRosa should’ve publicly defended Skubal. Then, the guys discuss Cal Raleigh refusing to shake Seattle Mariners teammate Randy Arozarena during USA-Mexico, the Phillies signing Jesus Luzardo, and which number Bryce Harper should chase this season. Then, Scott Boras joins the show to talk about his client Tarik Skubal’s decision to not pitch again in the WBC, Skubal’s emotions after pitching in his only planned start for Team USA, what he likes about A.J. Hinch’s communication with Skubal, if he advised Skubal to bring his Cy Young awards to his arbitration hearing, and Skubal’s emotions after wining the case. Next, Buster previews the Minnesota Twins. Later, Buster answers your personal and WBC questions during Bleacher Tweets. 0:00 Hembo 21:33 Scott Boras 38:26 Minnesota Twins Preview 40:01 Bleacher Tweets CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What was your favorite moment from the first weekend of World Baseball Classic action? Buster and Eric Hosmer discuss. Plus, Manny Machado mentoring breakout start Junior Caminero on the Dominican Republic, and should Tarik Skubal pitch another game for the U.S.? Then, Tim Kurkjian talks about what gets him fired up about the WBC, Kyle Schwarber’s home run against Great Britain, a high schooler forcing Aaron Judge into a double play, and his thoughts on the Tigers, Red Sox and Yankees after visiting Spring Training. Plus, Buster previews the Atlanta Braves and the St. Louis Cardinals. Later, Buster answers your WBC questions during Bleacher Tweets. 0:00 Eric Hosmer 18:38 Atlanta Braves Preview 19:53 Tim Kurkjian 38:39 St. Louis Cardinals Preview 39:45 Bleacher Tweets CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

ESPN released its 2026 Top-100 ranking of MLB players, and somehow Shohei Ohtani wasn’t the unanimous No. 1 pick? Buster, Jesse Rogers and ESPN.com MLB editor Liz Finny share their reactions to the top-100 list, including Mike Trout’s absence. Then, the gang drafts their top players in the league, and things go sideways at pick No. 2. Next, Buster and Jesse discuss injuries to Jeremy Peña and Hunter Greene, Jesse’s reporting on Team USA and the World Baseball Classic, and how MLB should handle contracts of players testing positive for PEDs. Then, MLB VP of On-Field Strategy Joe Martinez stops by to talk about how the ABS Challenge System is working so far to start Spring Training. Later, Buster answers your questions during Bleacher Tweets. 0:00 Rank 2026: ESPN's Top-100 MLB Players 8:06 Drafting the best players in MLB 14:30 Jesse Rogers on Team USA 21:11 MLB VP of On-Field Strategy Joe Martinez on ABS Challenges 31:48 Bleacher Tweets CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Atlanta Braves’ outfielder Jurickson Profar was suspended for the entire 2026 season, leaving the Braves in a hole as the season nears. Buster Olney, Karl Ravech and Eduardo Perez discuss. Plus, what is the level of concern for Roki Sasaki, their takeaways after a day with the Detroit Tigers, and who they’re picking to win the World Baseball Classic. Then, Hembo stops by to talk about the most important pitching skill in an ABS world, why he’s betting on a MacKenzie Gore breakout with the Texas Rangers, the star who’s hiding in plain sight and his WBC pick. Later, Buster previews the Seattle Mariners. Finally, he answers a listener question during Bleacher Tweets 0:00 Karl Ravech & Eduardo Perez 20:55 Hembo 36:38 Mariners preview 38:03 Bleacher Tweets CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Cardinals extend manager Oliver Marmol, Tarik Skubal has high praise for Tigers’ prospect Kevin McGonigle, and the World Baseball Classic is about to begin. Buster Olney and David Schoenfield discuss. Plus, the guys draft World Series hopefuls that have the best chances of unseat the Los Angeles Dodgers. Then, Chicago Cubs president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer stops by to talk about how his perspective on the WBC has changed, recruiting Alex Bregman, what to expect from Pete Crow-Armstrong after a tough second half of 2025, and why Michael Busch is one of the league’s most underrated players. Later, Buster previews the Cleveland Guardians and the Pittsburgh Pirates. Finally, Buster answers your questions during Bleacher Tweets. 0:00 David Schoenfield 9:45 Non-Dodger Contender Draft 20:19 Cubs GM Jed Hoyer 37:01 Headlines 38:15 Cleveland Guardians preview 39:39 Pittsburgh Pirates preview 40:51 Bleacher Tweets CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEET Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Max Scherzer returns for his 19th MLB season, re-signing with the Toronto Blue Jays after his daughter wrote the organization a heartfelt note. Plus, the World Baseball Classic starts next week, and the Braves start their own TV network. Buster Olney, Jorge Castillo and Alden González discuss. Then, Charles Barkley stops by to talk about why he loves sports so much, rooting for the Blue Jays in the World Series, if Shohei Ohtani is a top-three athlete of all-time, his advice for MLB players during labor negotiations, and which league has better brawlers: The NBA or MLB. Later, Buster previews the Houston Astros and the Miami Marlins. Finally, Buster takes your questions during Bleacher Tweets.  WATCH THE SHOW ON YOUTUBE 0:00 Welcome 0:30 Jorge Castillo & Alden González 22:49 Charles Barkley 39:07 Houston Astros preview 40:17 Miami Marlins preview 41:10 Bleacher Tweets CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Braves extend Chris Sale, Buster drops his top-ten corner outfielders and which players stand to benefit from the ABS System? Hembo and Buster discuss. Plus, is Konnor Griffin a generational talent? Then, Yankees manager Aaron Boone stops by to talk about whether Aaron Judge’s size will benefit him with ABS, how he’s instructed his team to deal with the ABS System, if his interactions with umpires will change now that he has the ability to challenge balls and strikes, Gerrit Cole’s progression, and his assessment of the team’s offseason. Later, Buster previews the Sacramento Athletics and the San Francisco Giants. Finally, Buster answers your questions during Bleacher Tweets. WATCH THE SHOW ON YOUTUBE⁠ CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS 0:00 Welcome! :47 Hembo 19:51 Yankees manager Aaron Boone 34:50 Headlines  36:01 Athletics preview 36:57 San Francisco Giants preview 38:16 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The podcast is available for viewing on ESPN's MLB YouTube page! The Yankees’ Gerrit Cole is showing off his stuff at Spring Training. How soon will he return to the rotation? Buster Olney, Tim Kurkjian and David Schoenfield discuss. Plus, Major League Baseball is in a golden age of shortstops, Dave and Tim draft who they think are the top eight shortstops in the league, Dave thinks the Red Sox had an underrated offseason, remembering Bill Mazeroski and his World Series Game 7 walk-off home run, and everyone is all-in on the World Baseball Classic. Then, Buster previews the 2026 Toronto Blue Jays. Later, Buster answers your questions during Bleacher Tweets.  CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS 2:28 Gerrit Cole, Yankees' pitching 7:02 Red Sox offseason 8:42 Gold age of shortstops 14:07 Shortstop draft 21:42 Remembering Bill Mazeroski 25:03 Buy-in for the World Baseball Classic 28:09 Headlines: Rhys Hoskins signs with Cleveland, Jordan Westburg injured, Pay Murphy extended 29:13 Toronto Blue Jays 2026 preview 30:32 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Eric Hosmer and Buster discuss Hos’ breakout candidates for the spring, and the deep seated issues facing the MLBPA. Next, Jesse Rogers stops by to share his thoughts on Alex Bregman in a Cubs uniform, Pete Crow-Armstrong as an x-factor in the league, the change in leadership in the players’ union, and why Andrew Miller will play a key role in the labor negotiations. Then, Buster previews the Chicago Cubs. Later, Buster talks to Ken Davidoff about his new book “101 Lessons from the Dugout” and why some players aren’t made for the New York market. CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS 4:57 Eric Hosmer 24:54 Jesse Rogers 38:45 Chicago Cubs Preview 39:46 Ken Davidoff 51:00 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jorge Castillo and Buster discuss MLBPA executive director Tony Clark resigning amid scandal, during a time the players' union needs stability and leadership. Then, Blue Jays manager John Schneider joins the show to talk about being deliberate with moving on after the World Series, Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s leadership and his initial impressions of Dylan Cease. Next, Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts on embracing the challenge of a new season, how Kyle Tucker changes his lineup and Edwin Diaz. Later, Hembo provides an offseason retrospective. Finally, Buster shares additional thoughts on Clark's resignation during Bleacher Tweets. CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS 0:00 Jorge Castillo 5:17 John Schneider 19:08 Dave Roberts 31:04 Hembo 47:20 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tim Kurkjian, David Schoenfield and Buster discuss Bryce Harper first public response to Dave Dombrowski’s comments, Harper and Kyle Schwarber not exactly defending Nick Castellanos, Manny Machado’s thoughts on the Los Angeles Dodgers' spending, if Shohei Ohtani can pitch enough games to win a Cy Young, the Braves in need of another starting pitcher, the guys’ win projection for the Dodgers. Then,  Buster previews the Los Angeles Dodgers. CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS 4:29 Tim Kurkjian & Dave Schoenfield 30:20 Los Angeles Dodgers preview 31:58 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jeff Passan and Buster discuss the circumstances surrounding the Phillies releasing Nick Castellanos, the latest on labor relations from the owners meeting, the wide range of outcomes for the Mets, and why Jeff is bullish on the Orioles. Then, Buster previews Baltimore, and the Colorado Rockies. CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS 6:09 Jeff Passan 32:14 Baltimore Orioles preview 33:44 Colorado Rockies preview 34:52 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Karl Ravech, Eduardo Perez and Buster discuss the spate of hamate bone injuries across baseball, hitters chasing bat speed, Spencer Schwellenbach starting the season on the 60-day IL, the re-envisioned Tigers with Framber Valdez in the rotation, Blue Jays analyst Buck Martinez leaving the booth,  which players will get the green light to challenge pitches on the spot, and the reconfigured Red Sox. Then, Jorge Castillo has more on Francisco Lindor’s broken hamate, the Mets’ options to replace him at shortstop, Juan Soto moving to left field, Josh Hader’s slow return from injury, the Mariners looking like a heavy favorite in the AL West, and Tarik Skubal vs. Paul Skenes. Later, Sarah Langs tackles the Skubal vs. Skenes question. CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS 5:43 Clown Car w/ Ravy & Eduardo 29:01 Jorge Castillo 51:08 Sarah Langs 54:54 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hembo and Buster discuss the Mariners waiting out the market and trading for Brendan Donovan from the Cardinals, why the Tigers are doing Tarik Skubal dirty by not paying him, Hembo’s best pitcher in baseball, and which team win totals look ripe for a wager. Then, Kiley McDaniel stops by to talk about the Donovan trade from the Cardinals’ perspective, his excitement over top prospect Konnor Griffin, players who shot up his board after the draft, and if George Lombard Jr. will force his way to the Bronx at shortstop.  CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS 3:42 Hembo 30:50 Kiley McDaniel 50:26 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tim Kurkjian, Jesse Rogers and Buster discuss the thought process behind Hall of Fame voting with the news of Bill Belichick's NFL first-ballot snub, Tim's tales of new Hall of Famers Andruw Jones and Carlos Beltran, Cody Bellinger bolstering the Yankees, why Framber Valdez could go unsigned for weeks, potential suitors for the Cardinals' Brendan Donovan, and the offseason's biggest losers (so far). Then, ESPN injury expert Stephania Bell stops by to share updates on Gerrit Cole, Zack Wheeler, Nathan Eovaldi, Austin Riley, and Carlos Rodon. CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS 4:40 Tim Kurkjian & Jesse Rogers 33:03 Stephania Bell 50:35 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hembo and Buster discuss the top of the Dodger lineup, the Mets trading for Freddy Peralta, the impact on the Brewers, why Hembo thinks the Phillies will win the NL East, and Cody Bellinger’s player friendly deal with the Yankees. Then, Sarah Langs has an essay on newly minted Hall of Famers, Andruw Jones and Carlos Beltrán. Later, Bob Kendrick, president of the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum, stops by. CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS 4:02 Hembo 27:50 Sarah Langs 30:53 Bob Kendrick 45:51 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Buster is joined by Alden Gonzalez and David Schoenfield to break down the major news that the Dodgers have signed Kyle Tucker to a four-year $240 million deal. The Mets have also signed Bo Bichette to a three-year $126 million contract. The guys take a deep dive into both signings, what they mean for each team, and what these deals mean for the league at large. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Karl Ravech, Jesse Rogers and Buster discuss the Cubs signing Alex Bregman to a five-year, $175 million deal, the Red Sox failed pursuit of Bregman, what the deal means for Chicago and Boston, the Yankees and Cody Bellinger continuing at an impasse in contract negotiations, and the wide arbitration gap between Tarik Skubal and the Tigers. CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS 2:42 Karl Ravech & Jesse Rogers 32:51 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jorge Castillo, David Schoenfield and Buster discuss the Cubs trading the Marlins for Edward Cabrera, the latest on Kyle Tucker, what the Mets will do next after trading Jeff McNeil, if the Yankees will re-sign Cody Bellinger, where Alex Bregman will land, and when teams will start pulling back players from the trade market. Plus, Sarah Langs on free agent pitchers Framber Valdez and Ranger Suarez.  CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS 6:21 Jorge Castillo & David Schoenfield 36:43 Sarah Langs 39:55 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Buster put the call out to the listeners and the Bleacher Tweeters answered! Buster digs into the inbox to deliver shoutouts to our One Dot Club listeners and answer questions. Plus, what's Buster making for Christmas dinner, and why can't he keep a secret? Then, Tim Kurkjian stops by as he awaits the birth of a grandchild to talk about the Red Sox trading for Wilson Contreras, the Phillies re-tooling their bullpen, the Royals making moves to compete in the AL Central, the White Sox signing Munetaka Murakami, and the first time he met Earl Weaver. CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS 8:36 Bleacher Tweets 26:44 Tim Kurkjian Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hembo and Buster discuss their yearly task of putting together top-10 player lists, evaluating catchers, the Phillies signing Adolis Garcia, the Braves' retool plan, and the market trends Hembo is seeing this offseason. Then, Jeff Passan talks about the state of the Mets, how he thinks the Tigers should handle Tarik Skubal, the shifting intra-division dynamics, and the latest on the labor situation. CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS 6:05 Hembo 31:55 Jeff Passan 1:04:44 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hembo and Buster discuss whether Paul Skenes is gently pushing the Pirates into action, the Orioles signing Pete Alonso to a five-year deal, the Mets’ surprising lack of interest in Alonso, the pressure on David Stearns, and why Bo Bichette should be the Yankees’ free agent prize. Then, Alden Gonzalez and Jorge Castillo stop by to talk about the important stretch of the offseason ahead of the Mets, how the Alonso deal could impact Alex Bregman’s contract, and why the Royals make sense for Ketel Marte. Plus, what they’re hearing on the Yankees and Dodgers. CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS 6:49 Hembo 28:10 Alden Gonzalez & Jorge Castillo 58:43 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

There is big-name player movement! Buster talks to Bob Nightengale, Jesse Rogers and Steve Phillips — all three at the Winter Meetings in Orlando. CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS 3:53 Bob Nightengale 16:40 Jesse Rogers 42:05 Steve Phillips Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hembo and Buster discuss the free agency trend Buster is seeing as he talks to people around the league, which blockbuster trade Hembo wants to go down, and the most polarizing free agent on the market. Then, Buster talks to the Nationals’ new president of baseball operations Paul Toboni. Later, Alden Gonzalez and Jorge Castillo get into Kyle Tucker’s current market, why the Phillies must retain Kyle Schwarber, what the Orioles need to do next, and Toronto turning into a destination. CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS 4:11 Hembo 28:33 Nationals president of baseball ops Paul Toboni 44:11 Alden Gonzalez & Jorge Castillo 1:05:33 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices