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Baseball Tonight with Buster Olney

913 episodes - English - Latest episode: 5 days ago - ★★★★ - 4K ratings

ESPN MLB Insider Buster Olney leads the baseball discussion alongside other top analysts.

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Feat of Physics

April 15, 2024 09:00 - 59 minutes

Buster, Karl Ravech, Eduardo Pérez and David Cone pile in the Clown Car to discuss presenting Freddie Freeman with custom cleats, Miguel Rojas coaching up Mookie Betts, and King Coney’s plea for cooperation in handling pitching injuries. Next, Sarah Langs has numbers for the Astros, Shōta Imanaga and Garrett Crochet. Then, David Schoenfield on the Brewers’ exciting start, Jackson Holliday’s first hit, if the White Sox could be historically bad, Spencer Strider needing Tommy John, Houston’s bi...

Cool Club

April 12, 2024 09:00 - 47 minutes

Karl Ravech and Buster discuss Dodgers-Padres on Sunday Night Baseball, the Padres’ starting pitching, Shohei Ohtani’s translator Ippei Mizuhara facing federal charges, the excitement around Jackson Holliday’s major league debut and the Royals taking it to the Astros. Then, Todd Random has thoughts on the Red Sox honoring the 2004 team, the latest Beyond the Ballpark entry and the weekly quiz. Later, Sarah Langs on Josh and Bo Naylor hitting home runs in the same game, and Tyler Glasnow’s 14 ...

Ludicrously Juvenile

April 10, 2024 18:13 - 1 hour

Buster leads off the podcast with the news of No. 1 MLB prospect Jackson Holliday getting called up to The Show. Then, Buster shares his thoughts on the pitching crisis facing MLB. Then, Hembo goes deep on the league’s pitching woes. Plus, his thoughts on Anthony Volpe’s hot start, José Altuve’s pursuit of 3,000 hits and Stephen Strasburg’s legacy. Later, is Tim Kurkjian buying or selling Yankees, Guardians and Marlins? 11:17 Buster on pitching injuries 17:31 Hembo 35:56 Tim Kurkjian 49:45 #B...

Clown Walk

April 08, 2024 09:00 - 1 hour

Eduardo Pérez about Ronel Blanco's second straight sensational outing, the Astros’ bullpen bouncing back and major injury news across the league. Then, Sarah Langs on Garrett Crochet, the Braves sweeping the Diamondbacks, and mediating Buster’s fantasy baseball disputes. Later, Jorge Castillo talks about the latest on Gerrit Cole’s return, the MLBPA blaming the pitch clock for injuries, the Yankees’ hot start, the Mets living their worst case scenario and a rocky transition for Shohei Ohtani....

The Ballpark and Beyond

April 05, 2024 09:00 - 58 minutes

Buster leads off the podcast with his top-five teams in baseball through the first week of the season. Then, Karl Ravech discusses the Rangers-Astros rivalry renewing this weekend, Josh Jung’s injury, Josh Hader’s rocky start, Shohei Ohtani’s first Dodger home run, the Red Sox’s surprising start and the A’s moving to Sacramento. Then, Todd Radom returns with the first installment of his weekly feature and the quiz — including a special guest. Later, Sarah Langs on Kyle Higashioka, and the las...

The Most Fun Clubhouse in Baseball

April 03, 2024 17:28 - 1 hour

Hembo and Buster discuss Ronel Blanco’s no-hitter, the Blue Jays’ lineup looking thin, the Pirates' improved lineup, if the Red Sox could have a top rotation in the AL, Bobby Witt Jr. and Shōta Imanaga. Then, Orioles pitcher Grayson Rodriguez talks about what he's learned from Corbin Burnes, his devastating changeup, the vibes in Baltimore and the G-Rod roll. Later, Los Angeles Dodgers organist Dieter Ruehle stops by to share a slice of his life on the keys at Dodgers Stadium. CALL THE BLEACH...

In a Car, In a Driveway

April 01, 2024 09:00 - 59 minutes

David Cone joins Buster in the Clown Car following Sunday Night Baseball to discuss the Dodgers’ homegrown starting pitching, Mookie Betts looking for a challenge, Shohei Ohtani finding his new footing on a new team, the Cardinals, Juan Soto’s outstanding Yankee debut and the need for the ABS challenge system. Tim Kurkjian talks the Yankees sweeping the Astros in Houston, the Brewers making the Mets look silly, the Orioles’ offense, Ron Washington calling a team meeting after two games and th...

Opening Day

March 29, 2024 09:00 - 1 hour

Buster, Karl Ravech, Eduardo Pérez and David Cone pile into the Clown Car to recap Opening Day. The guys discuss Justin Steele going down, the Yankees’ comeback, why the game needs Jackson Holliday, and the Rangers’ confidence. Then, Sarah Langs plays The Numbers Game and discovers a new name in baseball history. Next, Tim Keown on his piece on filling the hole of knowledge about who Shohei Ohtani is off the field. Later, Jorge Castillo makes his podcast debut to talk about his time spent wit...

2024 Bold Predictions

March 27, 2024 17:55 - 1 hour

The podcast makes its TV debut on ESPN2 as Buster solicits bold predictions on the 2024 MLB season from Jeff Passan, Jake Peavy, Boog Sciambi, Kevin Pillar, Hembo and Sarah Langs. This podcast contains the full interviews from all of our guests. 2:07 Jeff Passan 12:35 Jake Peavy 24:30 Boog Sciambi 36:58 Kevin Pillar 49:18 Hembo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Shohei Ohtani's Statement; Remembering Peter Angelos; Kansas City Royals and Chicago White Sox Team Previews

March 26, 2024 00:40 - 1 hour

On this episode of Baseball Tonight, Buster Olney reacts to Shohei Ohtani’s remarks regarding gambling allegations against his interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara and Baltimore Orioles sending Jackson Holliday to the minor leagues. Tim Kurkjian joins the podcast and shares stories with long time owner of the Baltimore Orioles, Peter Angelos who recently passed away. Taylor Schwink returns to the podcast to share some big news for Baseball Tonight. This Wednesday on ESPN2 at 2pm ET, the podcast will b...

Los Angeles Dodgers Fire Shohei Ohtani's Interpreter; Dodgers and San Diego Padres Game 2; Milwaukee Brewers and Colorado Rockies Team Previews

March 22, 2024 09:00 - 1 hour

On the latest episode of Baseball Tonight, Tisha Thompson, ESPN investigative reporter, shares the latest information about Shohei Ohtani's interpreter amid massive theft allegations. Then, Eduardo Perez, ESPN Sunday Night Baseball Analyst, gives his first impressions of Yoshinobu Yamamoto and the San Diego Padres after two games. Bill Schroeder, broadcaster for the Milwaukee Brewers, gives his team preview. Then, Sarah Langs plays the numbers game. Next, Ryan Spilborghs, broadcaster for the ...

Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres from Seoul, Korea; Blake Snell $62 Million Deal Winners and Losers; Toronto Blue Jays and Pittsburgh Pirates Team Preview

March 20, 2024 16:39 - 1 hour

On this latest episode of Baseball Tonight, Buster Olney and MLB Broadcaster Karl Ravech joins the podcast from Seoul Korea, immediately following the Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres game, to share his initial thoughts on both teams! Paul Hembo jumps on to talk about the winners and losers of the Blake Snell contract signing. Next up, Dan Shulman, play-by-play announcer for the Toronto Blue Jays shares his team preview! Then, play-by-play announcer Greg Brown of the Pittsburgh Pirate...

Doug Glanville Former MLB Player; Stephania Bell ESPN Injury Expert-Analyst; Miami Marlins and Cleveland Guardians Team Previews

March 19, 2024 09:00 - 1 hour

On today's episode of Baseball Tonight, Buster shares his excitement for the opening day of the season, his thoughts on Gavin Stone's spring training performance and Ha-Seong Kim's return to Korea. Doug Glanville joins the show to talk about how dominant Spencer Strider is, and how Joey Votto hit hitting a homerun in his first appearance in wearing a Toronto Blue Jays uniform. MLB injury expert, Stephania Bell, discusses Gerrit Cole's injury and gives some insight en into how teams navigate p...

Dylan Cease Traded; Gerrit Cole Out; Cincinnati Reds and Detroit Tigers Team Previews

March 15, 2024 09:00 - 52 minutes

On this episode of Baseball Tonight, Buster Olney reacts Dylan Cease being traded to the San Diego Padres and shares some updates regarding New York Yankees pitcher Gerrit Cole. ESPN writer, Tim Kurkijan comes on the show to also discuss Gerrit Cole’s injury. On top of that, he talks aboutwhy Blake Snell still isn’t signed. Buster shares some reactions that players had to the ESPN MLB Top 100 list. Next, Sarah Langs plays the numbers game, Cincinnati Reds broadcaster, Jeff Brantley gives his ...

Gerrit Cole Elbow Injury; Tyler Glasnow Starting Opening Day; St. Louis Cardinals and Minnesota Twins Team Previews

March 13, 2024 09:00 - 49 minutes

On the latest episode of Baseball Tonight, Buster Only reacts to New York Yankees pitcher Gerrit Cole undergoing elbow tests for an injury, San Francisco Giants requesting unconditional release waivers for infielder J.D. Davis and The Los Angles Dodgers picking Tyler Glasnow to be their starter for Opening Day. Paul Hembo joins the show to talk about the type of situation the New York Yankees are in following the news of Gerrit Cole and why Zack Wheeler is a snub on the Top 100 player list. S...

Joey Votto Signs with the Toronto Blue Jays; The Pitching Ninja joins the pod; Chicago Cubs and Oakland Athletics Team Previews

March 11, 2024 09:00 - 1 hour

On this latest episode of Baseball Tonight, Buster Olney shares the latest news of Joey Votto signing with the Toronto Blue Jays as a non-roster invite, Los Angeles Dodgers Mookie Bets moving to shortstop and New York Yankees Oswald Peraza's shoulder injury. Then, Rob Friedman, The Pitching Ninja joins the show to share some stories and tips he's learned from working with MLB pitchers. Sarah Langs also joins the show to play the numbers game. She's followed by Taylor McGregor, play-by-play co...

Joey Votto Signs With Toronto Blue Jays, The Pitching Ninja, Chicago Cubs and Oakland Athletics Team Previews

March 11, 2024 09:00 - 1 hour

On this latest episode of Baseball Tonight, Buster Olney shares the latest news of Joey Votto signing with the Toronto Blue Jays as a non-roster invite, Los Angeles Dodgers Mookie Bets moving to shortstop and New York Yankees Oswald Peraza's shoulder injury. Then, Rob Friedman, The Pitching Ninja joins the show to share some stories and tips he's learned from working with MLB pitchers. Sarah Langs also joins the show to play the numbers game. She's followed by Taylor McGregor, play-by-play co...

Boog Sciambi, 162 Game Schedule and Seattle Mariners Team Preview

March 08, 2024 10:00 - 52 minutes

Chicago Cubs play-by-play commentator Boog Sciambi and Buster Olney share the latest news of Boston Red Sox Brayan Bello agreeing to a 6-year, $55M extension and their thoughts on the Red Sox and Atlanta Braves game. They discuss the 162 game schedule and where Joey Votto might land. Buster reacts to sounds from Joey Votto joining the broadcast and what Triston Casas eats for breakfast. Sarah Langs plays the numbers game. Dave Sims play-by-play commentator of the Seattle Mariners gives his Ma...

Albert Pujols Managing Leones del Escogido, San Francisco Giants Team Preview

March 07, 2024 10:00 - 1 hour

Buster Olney gives the latest news about Boston Red Sox pitcher Lucas Giolito and St. Louis Cardinals Ace possibly missing the season. Future Hall of Famer Albert Pujols discusses his new management role with the Leones del Escogido, his management influences and how he will incorporate analytics. Hembo reacts to Buster's early World Series prediction between the Philadelphia Phillies and New York Yankees. San Francisco Chronicle sportswriter, Susan Slusser gives her San Francisco Giants Team...

Zach Wheeler and Matt Chapman Signing Deals, PLUS the San Diego Padres and Houston Astros Team Previews

March 05, 2024 10:00 - 1 hour

In this latest episode of Baseball Tonight, Buster Olney and ESPN.com Senior Writer David Schoenfield. react to the big news of Zack Wheeler signing a record-setting extension with the Philadelphia Phillies, Matt Chapman and the San Francisco Giants' agreement on a $54 million deal, Ronald Acuna Jr.'s injured knee and the Boston Red Sox's Vaughn Grissom's absence on opening day. Sarah Langs, also joins the show to play the numbers game, and then Anthony Gwynn Jr., radio and VT analyst for the...

Yoshinobu Yamamoto Cactus League Debut, Joey Votto, LA Dodgers and LA Angels Team Previews

March 01, 2024 16:12 - 1 hour

On today's episode of Baseball Tonight, Buster shares his thoughts on Yoshinobu Yamamoto Cactus League Debut, Joey Votto joins the show, Karl Ravech reacts to the free agents that are still on the market. Sydney Olney joins the podcast to give us a report from Japan. Los Angeles Dodgers team preview with Joe Davis and Los Angeles Angels team preview with Mark Gubicza. Sarah Langs plays the numbers game and more Bleacher Tweets! 0:00 Latest News 04:22 Joey Votto 17:49 Karl Ravech 32:00 Sydney...

Jake Peavy, Texas Rangers and Arizona Diamondbacks Team Previews

February 28, 2024 10:00 - 1 hour

Buster shares some of the latest news in the baseball world, Kodai Senga receiving the PRP shot, Kiko Hernandez, Dodgers trading Manuel Margot to Twins and the Dodgers adding Kiké Hernández. Paul Hembo joins the show to give his over and under on certain teams. Longtime pitcher Jake Peavy talks Justin Verlander’s attempt to win 300 games and some of his superlatives! Evan Grant gives his Texas Rangers Team Preview and Steve Berthieume gives his Arizona Diamondbacks Team Preview. Bleacher Twee...

Cody Bellinger Signing, Alex Bregman and Team Previews

February 26, 2024 10:00 - 1 hour

Buster Olney and ESPN writer David Schoenfield react to the Cubs signing Cody Bellinger to a 3 year, $80 million contract. Astros third baseman Alex Bregman joins the podcast to share what training he's been doing this offseason and how he's preparing for the 2024 season. Alex Coffey of the Inquirer gives her Phillies team preview, Sarah Langs plays the numbers game and Hall of Famer Joe Castiglione shares his Red Sox team preview.  3:54 David Schoenfield  15:05 Astros Third baseman, Alex Br...

Eduardo Perez, Atlanta Braves and Tampa Bay Rays Team Previews

February 23, 2024 10:00 - 1 hour

On this episode of Baseball Tonight, Buster shares some of the latest news, Kodai Senga being shut down due to a shoulder injury, Pirates signing Mitch Keller, Tim Anderson signing with the Marlins. Shohei Ohtani says that he feels good and Yoshinobu Yamatao and Tyler Glasnow will start the first two games of the season. Sunday Night Baseball Analyst Eduardo Perez talks about how exciting the LA Dodgers will be this year and his thoughts on the new uniforms. We play the numbers game with Sara...

Yankees and Mets Team Previews

February 21, 2024 10:00 - 1 hour

Buster talks Liam Hendricks signing a 2 year deal with the Red Sox, Whit Merrifield joining the Phillies, Shohei Ohtani hitting a homer in his first batting practice, Washington Nationals not for sale, and Mike Trout staying an Angel. Hembo reacts to what Anthony Rendon said to reporters and how true it is. Hembo talks Mike Trout, Matt Chapman and Blake Snell. Alex Anthopolous, the Braves, Head of Baseball Operations, gives assessment with Ron Washington and Eric Young leaving. Buster asks Al...

Orioles and Nationals Team Previews and Uniform Changes

February 19, 2024 17:39 - 56 minutes

In this episode of Baseball Tonight Buster dives into Pablo Sandoval's non-roster invite from the San Francisco Giants, Diamondbacks Outfielder Randal Grichuk's one year, 2 million dollar contract, how Kansas City acquired right-handed reliever John Schreiber from Boston and sending Minor League start David Sandlin to Boston. Buster gives his thoughts on Rob Manfred stepping down in 2029. Tim Kurkjian reacts to Manfred's announcement at face value, Pete Alonso saying he wants to be a lifelong...

World Series Mangers

February 15, 2024 21:13 - 1 hour

Hembo and Buster discuss the Giants signing Jorge Soler, Kyle Bradish’s UCL strain, and where the Scott Boris Five will find their homes. Next, Rangers manger Bruce Bochy on who reached out after winning the World Series, what he’s been up to this offseason, expectations for Wyatt Langford, and how much longer he’ll manage. Then, Arizona Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo talks about wearing his heart on his sleeve in his post-World Series presser, people sending him ice cream, embracing the ...

Radical Rule Changes

February 07, 2024 22:44 - 57 minutes

Hembo and Buster discuss Clayton Kershaw’s return to Los Angeles, José Altuve’s new five-year deal, a surprise team in 2024, and the mayor of Las Vegas’ interesting thoughts about the Athletics. Then, Buster examines the pitch clock in its second year with Zach Eflin, Rich Hill and Caleb Cotham. Later, Sarah Langs on Theo Epstein’s new role with the Red Sox, Boston’s Netflix deal, the Orioles trading for Corbin Burnes and Bobby Witt Jr.’s big extension.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visi...

Put a Ball Club on The Field

January 31, 2024 23:49 - 49 minutes

Buster and producer Taylor discuss the Angelos family selling the Baltimore Orioles and if the new ownership group will start making moves for the upcoming season. Then, Hembo on the first moves he would make as Baltimore's new ownership, and the Red Sox and Blue Jays' offseasons. Later, Sarah Langs is pro-pitch clock after its first year -- and she has numbers to explain why! 6:36 The Angelos family sells the Orioles 15:29 Hembo 34:03 Sarah Langs 42:11 #BleacherTweets Learn more about your a...

Gusto

January 24, 2024 21:14 - 1 hour

Eduardo Pérez and Buster discuss the 2024 Hall of Fame class of Adrián Beltré, Joe Mauer and Todd Helton. Plus, they lookahead to next year’s class, and Eduardo asks Buster if Yadíer Molina a first-ballot Hall of Famer. Then, Charlie Culberson details his transition from infielder to pitcher this offseason, and which superstar told Culberson he’s dying to take the mound. Then, Sarah Langs has a stat for each of the new Hall of Famers. Finally, Hembo on Rhys Hoskins signing with the Brewers, w...

Peak Value

January 17, 2024 19:27 - 57 minutes

Tim Kurkjian and Buster discuss the Cubs signing Shōta Imanaga, why Tim doesn’t think the Cubs are done, Jordan Montgomery making a ton of sense for the Red Sox, if they can make anything of the Giants signing Jordan Hicks, the Mets flying under the radar, their Blake Snell confusion, and Andrew Jones gathering momentum on the Hall of Fame ballot. Then, Hembo on the Hall of Fame cases for Bill Wagner, Chase Utley and Gary Sheffield. Later, Sarah Langs plays The Numbers Game with notes on her ...

Gruntin' Like a Tennis Player

January 10, 2024 20:44 - 1 hour

Hembo and Buster discuss Teoscar Hernández signing with the Dodgers, potential cracks in the Dodgers’ roster, Buster’s bold prediction for the Red Sox, and why Hembo would do anything necessary to secure Dylan Cease. Then, Sarah Langs on why Adrián Beltré should be a unanimous selection to the Hall of Fame, Adley Rutschman’s impressive first two seasons, Francisco Lindor’s 4.5 WAR, if Bobby Witt Jr. will have another 30/30 season. Later, Jake Peavy talks about why he believes the Orioles shou...

Resolutions

January 04, 2024 19:48 - 43 minutes

Hembo and Buster discuss the Braves trading for Chris Sale, Lucas Giolito signing with the Red Sox, which teams are having the worst offseasons, the Blue Jays’ defensive signings, if Toronto should sign Joey Votto, and a bevy of New Year’s resolutions. Then, Sarah Langs talks about Kodi Senga’s ghost fork pitch, Blake Snell’s absurd ERA, Spencer Strider’s strike out rate, and if Jacob deGrom is a Hall of Fame pitcher. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Yoshinobu Yamamoto to the Dodgers

December 22, 2023 19:05 - 31 minutes

Hembo and Buster discuss Yoshinobu Yamamoto heading to the Dodgers, Yamamoto's $325 million contract, and how Shohei Ohtani and Yamamoto being together in Los Angeles impacts the game of baseball. Then, they discuss how the huge deals the Dodgers have made in the offseason impact smaller market teams and if it is doomsday for Giants fans. Plus, they discuss which team suffers the most, with Yamamoto headed to the Dodgers.  3:09 Hembo Join 24:30 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choice...

Deferred

December 18, 2023 19:50 - 47 minutes

Hembo and Buster celebrate Hembo’s $701 million contract at ESPN, before Hembo peppers Buster with questions about Shohei Ohtani, if Jordan Montgomery or Blake Snell will get a bigger contract, the next Padres to be dealt, the biggest fish the Red Sox could reel in, Tyler Glasnow being dealt to the Dodgers, Pete Alonso’s future with the Mets, and Juan Soto’s defense. Then, Didi Gregorius stops by to talk about how he’s giving back to the community in Curaçao, watching Corey Seager, how gettin...

The Shohei Ohtani Experience

December 11, 2023 19:56 - 1 hour

Jeff Passan and Buster discuss Shohei Ohtani signing with the Dodgers, if it really is a $700 million contract, how much money will be deferred, if Ohtani was going to the Dodgers all along, feeling bad for the Blue Jays, and the madness of trying to report the Ohtani story. Then, Hembo on nailing his January 2023 prediction of Ohtani’s valuation, how Ohtani has already earned some of his contract, what Ohtani’s signing means for baseball, and if Dave Roberts should bat Ohtani first on Openin...

Juan Soto is in New York

December 07, 2023 17:58 - 56 minutes

Karl Ravech and Buster hop into the pod for an EMERGENCY edition of the show following Juan Soto bring traded from the Padres to the Yankees. Plus, the guys discuss Diamondbacks signing Eduardo Rodriguez, if the Orioles actually bolstered their bullpen with Craig Kimbrel and which team needs Shohei Ohtani the most right now. Then, Sarah Langs plays The Numbers Game with a raft of Soto numbers. 4:34 Karl Ravech 36:53 Sarah Langs 44:53 #BleacherTweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit meg...

Not That Big of a Deal

December 05, 2023 21:35 - 1 hour

Tim Kurkjian and Buster discuss free agency at a stand-still until the big pieces are off the board, Shohei Ohtani’s paranoia, the Yankees under pressure, David Stearns being unbothered by the heat in New York, and the expectations for the Orioles in free agency. Then, Hembo explains why the Yankees should not pursue Juan Soto, why Baltimore should trade for Corbin Burnes, and why he’d be reluctant to give up anything valuable for Tyler Glasnow. Later, Sarah Langs has thoughts on the College ...

Spitballin'

November 28, 2023 19:33 - 1 hour

Hembo and Buster daydream about putting Shohei Ohtani in different lineups, discuss the intrigue around the Hall of Fame special committee, and why he’s down on St. Louis’ free agent haul. Then, Jake Peavy stops by to talk about baseball’s deep roots in Mobile, Ala., hanging out with Willie Mays, why he’s all in on Yoshinobu Yamamoto, and the need to hear more from Shohei Ohtani. Next, St. Louse Post-Dispatch’s Derrick Goold on Cardinals signing Sonny Gray, addressing a major weakness from la...

It Has to Be Mashed Potatoes

November 20, 2023 19:59 - 56 minutes

Hembo and Buster discuss Hembo’s Gerrit Cole trade proposal, his prediction as to where Yoshinobu Yamamoto will land and who will sign Sonny Gray. Then, Karl Ravech stops by to talk about Aaron Nola re-signing with the Phillies, Ron Washington managing the Angels, the Dodgers and Red Sox under enormous pressure, and the Blue Jays trying to offload Alek Manoah. Later, Sarah Langs plays The Numbers Game. 7:17 Hembo 22:41 Karl Ravech 44:24 Sarah Langs 49:25 #BleacherTweets Learn more about your ...

Shock Purpose

November 14, 2023 20:02 - 53 minutes

Hembo and Buster discuss Craig Counsell’s record-setting deal, how to calculate the value of managers, if Counsell’s contract will be a watershed moment for managers, and if the Brewers will go into tank mode. Then, Eduardo Pérez talks about Cubs-Rangers Opening Day on ESPN, and all of the other manager moves this offseason. Later, Sarah Langs on watching Titans of the Caribbean at Citi Field, both Rookies of the Year winning unanimously, and her predictions for Manger of the Year.  4:54 Hemb...

Calm Confidence Presented by Grainger

November 06, 2023 21:11 - 1 hour

World Series champion Travis Jankowski and Buster discuss the victory parade, Eduardo Pérez predicting Jankowski would have a big moment, Adolis Garía’s postseason run, the fire lit under the team after losing the division, the moment he felt like they were going to the World Series, being on the fringe of the roster in Spring Training, and how often he’ll wear his championship ring. Then, David Schoenfield talks landing spots for the premiere free agents and which teams are under the most pr...

Jugular Runs

November 02, 2023 09:00 - 38 minutes

Buster, Jessica Mendoza, and Eduardo Pérez react to the Texas Rangers winning the 2023 World Series from the Clown Car. They discuss Corey Seager breaking the game open, if the bullpen ever was a real weakness for Texas, Arizona’s foundation for the future, Zac Gallen throwing a gem, Chris Young’s vision for the Rangers, and a classic Bruce Bochy move with Josh Sborz. Then, Sarah Langs from the ballpark talks about Bochy being the greatest postseason manager of all time, the Rangers winning a...

Disappointed Parent

November 01, 2023 09:00 - 49 minutes

Buster recaps Game 4 of the World Series with Boog Sciambi, Jessica Mendoza, and Eduardo Pérez from the Clown Car. They discuss a disappointing bullpen game from the Diamondbacks, Eduardo’s Travis Jankowski prediction, if tonight’s scoreline matters to either team, and Arizona’s plan to stave off elimination. Then, Sarah Langs on chatting with Bruce Bochy before the game, Bochy’s record when his team has a chance to clinch, the Rangers hitting for the cycle in an inning, and Texas scoring 10 ...

Clown Car

October 31, 2023 15:53 - 43 minutes

Buster recaps Game 3 of the World Series with Boog Sciambi, Jessica Mendoza, and Eduardo Pérez from a car leaving Globe Life Field. They discuss Jon Gray coming up big, Corey Seager’s defense, the questions facing the Rangers in Game 4, if the Rangers’ potential injuries are overstated, Christian Walker’s unusual blunder on the bases, the bad strike call in the bottom of the ninth, and if there’s been any momentum in the series thus far. Then, Sarah Langs joins from the press box and shares t...

"We're on TV"

October 30, 2023 18:08 - 1 hour

Tim Kurkjian and Buster discuss Games 1 and 2 of the World Series including if there’s anything to discern from the first two games, the Diamondbacks’ remarkable running game, Buster predicting the Corey Seager home run, Adolis Garcia making adjustments during an at-bat, Merrill Kelly’s map to shut down the Texas lineup, how Bruce Bochy will manage Max Scherzer in Game 3, and a special story from Joey Votto about Dusty Baker. Then, Sarah Langs on talking to Bochy and Torey Lovullo before Game...

Cheese Enchiladas

October 27, 2023 16:52 - 1 hour

Boog Sciambi and Buster discuss their friend Dan Shulman being honored, what Boog sees in this World Series matchup, what’s changed about Diamondbacks, what role each manager will play, Boog’s time working with Dusty Baker, and the big Craig Counsell question. Then, Sarah Langs talks about Will Smith’s three straight World Series appearances, Bob Melvin managing three NL West teams and Dusty Baker spanning the baseball world. Later, Hembo on the three things Arizona need to do to upset Texas,...

Home Makeover World Series

October 25, 2023 18:47 - 1 hour

A crestfallen Hembo and Buster discuss the Diamondbacks defeating the Phillies in the NLCS, the key to Arizona’s success, the defining moment in the series, how the Phillies can improve, and the Bruce Bochy effect. Then, Sarah Langs on the biggest underdogs to ever win the World Series. Later, Karl Ravech talks about the Red Sox naming Craig Breslow the new GM, Bob Melvin going to San Francisco, the Diamondbacks’ circle of trust, and a long winter ahead for Philadelphia. Learn more about your...

The Next Destination

October 24, 2023 15:39 - 58 minutes

Tim Kurkjian and Buster discuss Tim getting to his gate at the airport three hours early, the Rangers taking down the Astros in the ALCS, Adolis Garcia’s 15 RBI across the series, Bruce Bochy’s connection with his players, the lack of urgency from Houston, if this is the last time we see Dusty Baker managing, why Tim isn’t shocked Phillies-Diamondbacks is going seven, and the pressure on Philadelphia. Then, Sarah Langs talks about Bochy’s record in winner-take-all games, both LCS’s going seve...

Mumbles So Beautifully

October 23, 2023 17:52 - 1 hour

Tim Kurkjian and Buster discuss Game 7 in the ALCS, Bob Melvin interviewing for the Giants job, Kim Ng turning down an interview with the Red Sox, Cristian Javier on the mound for Houston, if Jordan Montgomery will play a role, the pitching beneficiary of Adolis Garcia’s home run, and Arizona’s chances in Philadelphia. Then, Hembo on the clear and obvious answer to the Bryan Abreu situation, his key to Game 7, and if the Diamondbacks can get through the Phillies lineup once unscathed. Later, ...

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