Baseball Tonight with Buster Olney
913 episodes - English - Latest episode: 18 days ago - ★★★★ - 4K ratingsESPN MLB Insider Buster Olney leads the baseball discussion alongside other top analysts.
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It's Great to Watch Greatness with Charles Barkley
September 29, 2022 15:22 - 1 hourNBA superstar Charles Barkley joins Buster to discuss why Aaron Judge is so special, how Judge bets on himself, debate if players caught in the steroid era should be considered the greatest, and what he would do if he was Judge's advisor. Then, Karl Ravech hops on to discuss why Judge's record is nothing but joy for the sport, the memorable moments between Judge and his mom, and the most sincere form of respect shown to Judge from other players. Plus, they discuss the "it's Until death does u...
People Can Change
September 27, 2022 17:43 - 57 minutesDan Shulman joins Buster to break down the Blue Jays being one of the top five offenses despite being right-handed heavy, the pressure on Aaron Judge to end his drought and hit 61 homers, and preparing to call the historic home run from the visiting rival Aaron Judge. Then, Alden Alden Gonzalez joins to break down the best remaining race in baseball the NL East, covering the game where Pujols hits 700 home run, Pujols’s impact on the Dodgers, and the state of the Dodgers Bullpen. Later, Todd ...
Let’s Have Some Fun Today
September 26, 2022 19:40 - 54 minutesJeff Passan joins Buster on Baggage Claim Monday to discuss Albert Pujols hitting his 700th career home run in Los Angeles, sharing a story about Alex Rodriguez seeking Pujols for advice, and the chase continues for Aaron Judge’s 61st home run. Then, they discuss if Aaron Judge is having the greatest season of all time, Judge’s future contract, and Don Mattingly’s tenure as Marlins manager comes to an end. Plus, everyone knows about Judge’s homers, but his teammates weigh in with Buster about...
The Greatest Home Run Hitter Ever
September 23, 2022 17:44 - 1 hourKarl Ravech joins Buster to break down Aaron Judge’s hunt for 62 homers, discuss if Judge is having the greatest single season ever, breaking down the Royals firing Dayton Moore, and share what team has the highest steaks in the NL East. Then, Jess Mendoza joins discussing her take on Dave Robert's comments on Craig Kimbrel's performance, how she almost crashed her car following Aaron Judge’s historic year, and shares who her key player is in the Mariners playoff race. Learn more about your a...
Free Safety Mike Trout
September 21, 2022 16:28 - 48 minutesMike Trout hops on the podcast today to discuss his seven-game homer streak, Aaron Judge’s incredible year, the difficulty of being a hitter in this era, and comparing Ohtani's performance last year to this season. Then, play-by-play man Michael Kay joins to discuss calling a historic performance by Aaron Judge, how is preparing for a potential Judge record-breaking game, and his favorite call of a milestone baseball moment. Later, Todd Radom joins for this week’s phantom franchise and admini...
Biggest Number Wins
September 19, 2022 22:30 - 57 minutesTim Kurkjian and Buster discuss Mike Trout and Tim’s disinterest in talking about themselves, Aaron Judge hitting 60 home runs, why they think Judge will land in San Francisco this offseason, the upcoming musical chairs of shortstops, the NL East and the Guardians. Then, Buster talks to Freddie Freeman from the Dodgers’ clubhouse. Later, Sarah Langs on consecutive “sacs” in a game, Ahmed Rosario’s big Saturday and Hunter Green lighting up the radar gun. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...
History in the Making
September 16, 2022 18:01 - 1 hourKarl Ravech hops on to discuss the impact of Roberto Clemente Day in the MLB, the significance of the Roberto Clemente Award for the players, Sandy Alderson stepping down as president of the Mets, and if the Dodgers have the best 1-2-3 hitting combination in baseball history. Next, Jess Mendoza joins to share what Roberto Clemente means to her and how his legacy impacts her life. Then, she shares insight on how Mookie Betts, Freddie Freeman, and Trea Turner help each other and set the tone fo...
Pool Party
September 14, 2022 19:03 - 52 minutesESPN writer Marly Rivera hops on with Buster to discuss Aaron Judge’s path to breaking Roger Maris’ American League single-season record of 61 homers and his price tag to stay at the Yankees. Then, they discuss the Dodgers clinching the National League West and the Diamondbacks guarding their pool against the Dodgers' celebrations. Plus, they discuss the legacy of Albert Pujols and the impact of Eduardo Pérez stepping down from Puerto Rico’s World Baseball Classic team. Next, Manager of the D...
Facing Trouble, They Will Adjust
September 13, 2022 18:29 - 51 minutesTim Kurkjian and Buster discuss Bo Bichette driving a hot Blue Jays team, why you don’t want to play the Mariners in the wild card, Derek Jeter not cracking Tim’s Mt. Rushmore of Yankees, the pitch clock, players recognizing the game needs an adjustment, the Dodgers fake-clinching the playoffs on Sunday and Mike Trout’s pregame texting routine. Then, Sarah Langs stops by to talk about the practical effects of the banning the shift, the Dodgers rolling into the postseason, Trout’s consecutive ...
One of the Great American Lives
September 09, 2022 17:55 - 48 minutesKarl Ravech and Buster go through MLB’s rule changes one-by-one, whether they accomplish their goals and whether they actually like them. Then, Yankees play-by-play voice Michael Kay stops by to discuss the Kay Rod Cast of Sunday Night Baseball with Alex Rodriguez, Rodriguez and Jeter’s interaction on SNB, his thoughts on The Captain, why they think Jeter came across as angry in the docuseries, how concerned he is with the Yankees as they come down the stretch and Aaron Judge’s otherworldly s...
Switzerland-Like Perspective
September 07, 2022 16:59 - 45 minutesDavid Schoenfield and Todd Radom discuss Max Scherzer heading to the IL, Oneil Cruz’s line drive into the Allegheny River, if they’re believers in the strength of schedule metric coming down the stretch, if the Mets are in trouble, the Phillies chugging along toward the playoffs, and the Mariners’ nine good relief pitchers. Then Todd Radom stops by to offer his thoughts on Buster’s Xander Boegarts to the Dodgers-hypothetical, deliver the Phantom Franchise and administer the weekly quiz. Learn...
Spit Takes
September 06, 2022 18:16 - 52 minutesTim Kurkjian and Buster discuss the momentum and deep rotation of the Astros, the potential of the biggest collapse in baseball history, and Shohei Ohtani complicating the equation in the MVP race. Then, Sarah Langs on whether Harry Styles spit on Chris Pine, Bo Bichette’s three home run game, Aaron Judge’s 54th home run, Zach Gallen’s scoreless streak, and the New York teams losing their division leads. Later, Marly Rivera talks to Carlos Correa. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megap...
The Longest Game
September 05, 2022 13:00 - 45 minutesBaseball holds its records sacred. Most home runs, strikeouts, career wins. But what about the longest game ever? That honor goes to a 1981 AAA game, when the Pawtucket Red Sox and Rochester Red Wings slugged it out from dusk to dawn. The record-breaking 33 innings brought hope, despair and drama on and off the field. Radio Diaries and 30 for 30 Podcasts take listeners to that frigid, surreal night with the voices who lived it – including Hall of Famers Wade Boggs and Cal Ripken Jr. Most hero...
There Is No Shade
September 02, 2022 15:18 - 55 minutesKarl Ravech and Buster discuss the Dodgers and Padres playing on Sunday Night Baseball, the Mets taking two of three games from the Dodgers, Brandon Nimmo’s home run robbery, if Karl would take Michael Harris II or Spencer Strider for NL rookie of the year, Gunnar Henderson impressing for the Orioles after his call-up and Shohei Ohtani putting a dent in Aaron Judge’s AL MVP chances. Then, Jessica Mendoza talks about the Dodgers’ bullpen, Edwin Díaz putting the past behind him, if she’s buying...
Security Cam Video
August 31, 2022 16:24 - 52 minutesJesse Rogers and Buster discuss Jesse’s routine interaction with Tony La Russa before he missed the game for an unspecified medical issue, La Russa sucking the oxygen out of the White Sox conversation in Chicago, how the White Sox might proceed into next season, Albert Pujols chipping away at his 700th home run, if the Mets are uniquely setup well for a short playoff series, Timmy Trumpet ready to perform live for an Edwin Diaz appearance, things not looking good for Shane McClanahan, Justin ...
Makes His Own Iced Tea
August 30, 2022 15:53 - 1 hourTim Kurkjian joins Buster to discuss shaving lightning bolt into his hair if the Cardinals win the World Series, Aaron Judge hitting home run No. 50, the Mariners signing Julio Rodríguez to a monster deal, if Atlanta and St. Louis could challenge the Dodgers, Adam Wainwright mic’d up during his pregame warmup, Sam Kennedy’s vote of confidence for Alex Cora and Chaim Bloom, and the MLBPA advocating for minor leaguers to unionize. Then, listen to the entirety of Wainwright’s warmup with David C...
Binge Worthy Television
August 26, 2022 14:57 - 45 minutesHembo joins Buster to discuss being on the verge of fatherhood, lineup protection, Albert Pujols’ renaissance, a 39-year-old pitcher at the peak of his powers and Bryce Harper’s return. Then, Karl Ravech stops by to talk about Hawaii’s dominance in the Little League World Series, Paul Goldschmidt in the hunt for the triple crown, if the NL Central race is officially over, whether the Red Sox are dead or alive and Nestor Cortez’s groin issue. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.f...
Sign the Check
August 24, 2022 18:46 - 45 minutesAlden González joins Buster to discuss Arte Moreno taking offers for the Angels. Then, they discuss the criticism of Moreno for the lack of investment in player development, the failure to run a linear chain of command, and getting too involved with baseball operations. Next, they discuss the need for the next owner to build a team around Mike Trout and Shohei Ohtani. Then, they discuss Fernando Tatís Jr. apologizing after testing for PED use, his upcoming shoulder surgery, and how he can reb...
Led The League in Dishwashing
August 22, 2022 20:26 - 55 minutesTim Kurkjian and Buster discuss Tim just missing out on talking to George W. Bush, Alex Cora going down the hill in Williamsport, how Brandon Hyde characterizes this year's Orioles, the Red Sox giving the game away on Sunday, Aaron Boone and Gerrit Cole’s theatrics, Wander Franco’s hand soreness, the Padres removing Josh Hader from the closer role, and if it’s too early to talk about the Dodgers’ magic number. Then, Sarah Langs stops by with notes on Albert Pujols’ multi-home run games, Riley...
75 to 100 Pizza Rolls
August 19, 2022 17:03 - 1 hourHoward Bryant and Jeff Passan discuss if anyone cares about Fernando Tatis Jr.’s PED suspension, why Howard wasn’t sold on the Yankees’ hot start, MLB deciding to not play World Series games on Sundays and a story from Howard’s book “Rickey” that didn’t make the cut. Then, Foolish Baseball stops by to discuss his love of Adley Rutschman, how he got his start making baseball videos, the Braves, how pitch clock will making a big difference in the game, Vinnie Pasquantino and his thoughts on Wee...
Butternut Squash Soup
August 17, 2022 19:10 - 1 hourSarah Langs and Mandy Bell discuss the surging Guardians, the team’s “never say die” attitude and youthful inexperience, the strange AL Central, the White Sox revival, and if they jinxed the Mets. Then, Jessica Mendoza stops by to talk about calling the Little League World Series, the Braves signing Michael Harris II to an eight-year contract and Alex Anthopoulos continuing to impress. Later, MLB.com’s Juan Toribio on Walker Buehler’s season-ending surgery, the level of concern with Craig Kim...
Are You a Treasure?
August 15, 2022 17:47 - 58 minutesKarl Ravech joins Tim Kurkjian to discuss the two hour and fifteen minute Yankees-Red Sox game on Sunday Night Baseball, Boston doing a good job pitching to Aaron Judge, Fernando Tatis Jr.’s gets an 80-game PED suspension and the relatability of the Little League World Series. Then, Kyle Peterson calls in en route to Williamsport to talk about teaching kids how to rob home runs, how players at the LLWS have changed through the years, how Mo’ne Davis transformed the country, watching the Japan...
Decaying Tooth
August 11, 2022 15:42 - 1 hourKarl Ravech and Buster discuss the Tigers firing GM Al Avila, Detroit owner Chris Ilitch taking no responsibility for the state of the club, if the Yankees need home field advantage in the playoffs, the difference between the AL and NL wild card pictures, and Vaughn Grissom’s rookie debut for the Braves. Then, Hembo has an NFL comparison for teams not pitching around Aaron Judge, explains how Adley Rutschman’s among the best players in baseball and explores a possible blue blood final four. L...
Back Pocket
August 10, 2022 16:15 - 50 minutesDavid Schoenfield and Buster discuss a big Mariners’ win, the Yankees’ base running blunders, Gerrit Cole’s bounce back performance, Pirates rookie Rodolfo Castro losing his phone on the field, the Astros tying the Yankees for best record in the AL, the Dodgers winning in another blowout and Keith Hernandez refusing to call Phillies’ games. Then, Todd Radom stops by to share his thoughts on Chris Sale’s bike accident, deliver the Phantom Franchise and administer the weekly quiz. Learn more ab...
Playing Trumpets
August 09, 2022 17:55 - 55 minutesTim Kurkjian and Buster discuss Buster’s gripe about teams not utilizing intentional walks, if Edwin Díaz could win the Cy Young, the the Dodgers throttling the Padres, why San Diego shouldn't panic, the Orioles, Pete Rose stepping in it again, Jason Heyward’s legacy, Dennis Eckersley is leaving the booth and Tim’s Mount Rushmore of baseball broadcasters. Then, Sarah Langs stops by with notes on two 101 mph pitches in the same game, Aaron Judge continuing to crush and the Dodgers’ eight-strai...
Remembering Vin Scully
August 05, 2022 16:14 - 1 hourBuster is joined by Karl Ravech to discuss the legacy of Vin Scully, their wild-card round predictions, and Derek Jeter’s reaction to Buster’s comments in The Captain. Next, Jess Mendoza hops on to share her time with Vin Scully, how the Dodgers broadcast is honoring his memory and gives the level of concern about Clayton Kershaw’s injury. Plus, Hembo on Vin Scully, the Padres as a science experiment, the new postseason format driving the trade market, and the best chess player in baseball. L...
We Can All Relax: 2022 Trade Deadline Special
August 03, 2022 04:58 - 54 minutesBuster, Tim Kurkjian and Jeff Passan convene in Bristol to look back at a wild trade deadline. They discuss the Padres’ big move for Juan Soto, A.J. Preller sending it, which teams got better late, the weird dynamic with the Cubs and Wilson Contreras, the disconnect in Boston, the Orioles sticking to the plan, the improved Astros and the Reds’ suddenly restocked farm system. Later, Sarah Langs muses about San Diego’s lineup, plays The Numbers Game with notes on the Soto trade and shares if sh...
Package Deal
August 01, 2022 17:05 - 57 minutesTim Kurkjian and Buster discuss Aaron Judge going absolutely nuts, if there’s a world in which the Yankees let Judge walk, the Mariners scoring Luis Castillo, the Rays needing a bat and what to expect in Jacob deGrom’s return. Then, Jesse Rogers stops by to talk about Juan Soto muddying the trade market, why he thinks it’s Dodgers or bust for Soto, if the Giants will trade Carlos Rodón, the market for Wilson Contreras and how much money Boston is willing to eat to make a deal. Learn more abou...
Prospects Will Break Your Heart
July 29, 2022 17:00 - 55 minutesUSA Today’s Bob Nightengale joins Buster to discuss the chances Shohei Ohtani gets traded, how Ohtani would fill two needs for the Cardinals, suitors for Juan Soto, where Luis Castillo will land, if the Orioles will make moves, the Giants being in no-man’s land and the market for Wilson Contreras. Then, Karl Ravech on Mike Rizzo, the Angels facing the reality of needing to trade Ohtani, Andrew Benintendi, to the Yankees and the Red Sox caught between a rock and a hard place. Plus, a round of ...
Wind-Up Toy
July 27, 2022 16:31 - 55 minutesJeff Passan and Buster dive into the latest on the Juan Soto trade market, including the Padres’ motivation and the risk for the Rays. Then, the guys enter a rapid-fire discussion what they’re hearing around the league as the Tuesday deadline approaches. Later, Todd Radom wants the Red Sox to sell, shares this week’s Phantom Franchise and administers the weekly quiz. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Johnny Bench The Photographer
July 26, 2022 16:23 - 1 hourTim Kurkjian and Buster Olney discuss Tim’s induction into the Baseball Hall of Fame, his interactions with other Hall of Famers, the surprise lunch celebration and how many time he practiced his speech. Then, they get into the latest on where Juan Soto may land, and what they think the Guardians, Orioles, White Sox and Red Sox will do at the trade deadline. Later, Sarah Langs stops by to talk about getting emotional celebrating Tim in Cooperstown, Soto’s walks, Aaron Judge’s multi-home run g...
Tim Kurkjian: A Baseball Life
July 22, 2022 19:34 - 40 minutesThere are many ways to describe ESPN baseball analyst Tim Kurkjian: Brilliant. Hilarious. Competitive. And above all, passionate. Passionate about the game of baseball. But as of tomorrow, there’s another way to describe Tim Kurkjian: Hall of Famer. This weekend, as baseball inducts a new class into the Hall of Fame, Kurkjian will receive the Career Excellence Award from the Baseball Writers Association of America. So today, we celebrate the life and career of our favorite baseball nerd: the ...
All-Star Week Festivities
July 21, 2022 17:53 - 55 minutesHembo joins Buster to break down why the downfall of viewership for the All-Star game, updates on deGrom's injury, and possible landing spots for Juan Soto. Next, Joon Lee hops on to talk about his insights from talking with Derek Jeter on Instagram Live, memorable moments from The Captain, and Jeter’s vulnerability and depth shown in the documentary. Plus, Buster answers your Bleacher Tweets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Beaming
July 19, 2022 18:39 - 1 hourKarl Ravech and Buster discuss the Home Run Derby, Julio Rodríguez announcing his arrival, Pete Alonso’s off night, Albert Pujols stealing the show, Juan Soto looking comfortable on the field and what Buster’s hearing on the possibility of a Soto trade. Then, Kylie McDaniel on the MLB Draft, the betting odds shifting before the first pick and the curious case of Kumar Rocker. Later, Todd Radom stops by to share his thoughts on the All-Star uniforms, deliver the Phantom Franchise and administe...
Favorite Day of the Year, Non-Birthday Edition
July 18, 2022 18:07 - 1 hourTim Kurkjian and Buster discuss how Tim is going to handle being inducted into the Hall of Fame, if Buster’s been cut from Tim’s speech, Juan Soto rejecting a contract offer from the Nationals, D.C. exploring trade options for Soto, a Scott Boras-Texas Rangers-Kumar Rocker conspiracy theory, what Tim remembers from seeing Jackson Holliday as a kid and All-Star Game dropouts. Then, Sarah Langs stops by to deliver Home Run Derby notes on Pete Alonso, Julio Rodríguez and Soto. Later, Dodgers bro...
The Mythical Home Run
July 15, 2022 16:59 - 58 minutesKarl Ravech and Buster discuss the popularity and importance of the Home Run Derby, Ronald Acuña Jr. wanting to show he’s back, the divisional rivalry within the Derby, which team is the hottest in baseball, the steel cage match in the AL East for the Wild Card spots, the Yankees needing to make an addition at the deadline, and the Blue Jays firing Charlie Montoyo. Later, Jeff Fletcher, author of “Sho-Time: The Inside Story of Shohei Ohtani and the Greatest Baseball Season Ever Played,” stops...
Baseball’s Botox
July 13, 2022 16:35 - 57 minutesDavid Schoenfield joins Buster to discuss the Orioles’ nine-game winning streak and if Baltimore should add to the team at the trade deadline, Dave’s Mariners charging into the playoff picture, if Albert Pujols could get into a groove at the Home Run Derby, who they want to see added to the All-Star rosters, the “pie-slice” experiment, and Ozzie Guillen criticizing Tony La Russa. Then, Buster talks to top MLB draft prospect Elijah Green about his plans for draft day, which teams he’s hearing ...
Mischievous Instigator
July 11, 2022 17:34 - 1 hourBuster is joined by newly elected Hall of Famer Tim Kurkjian to discuss the Orioles' eight game winning streak, their observations about the All-Star roster, which names would make this year's Home Run Derby the best one yet, and the Yankees massive lead in the AL East. Then, they discuss the series of the season and if Tim has changed since his Hall of Fame election. Plus, Sarah Langs joins to play the numbers game and discuss who got snubbed in this year's All-Star roster. Learn more about ...
Standard Operating Procedure
July 08, 2022 15:30 - 56 minutesKarl Ravech and Buster discuss whether it was ok for Chris Sale to destroy a TV after his rehab start in Worcester, if they’re concerned with Gerrit Cole, Hal Steinbrenner muzzling Aaron Judge contract talks in public, where Shohei Ohtani may sign once his contract with the Angels is up and being at the front of the Spencer Strider bandwagon. Then, Hembo with a second half preview and why the Mike Trout-Ohtani Angels are the ultimate baseball tragedy. Later, Jessica Mendoza fresh off of her f...
Contesting The Results
July 06, 2022 16:11 - 53 minutesJeff Passan and Buster discuss the state of starting pitching around the league, its declining relevance and the grim expectations for the position. Then, they get into the trade deadline including the Twins and Cardinals’ dire need for a starting pitcher, the Dodgers prioritizing bullpen help, what the Yankees really need, off-the-chart interest for Andrew Benintendi, and if the Pirates will move Bryan Reynolds. Later, Sara confronts Todd Radom about the quiz standings. Finally, Todd shares ...
Percolating
July 05, 2022 17:42 - 44 minutesTim Kurkjian and Buster discuss the Twins’ 8-5 triple play, what’s going to happen with Juan Soto, the extra playoff spot adding intrigue to this season’s trade deadline, the Cardinals’ clear need for a front of the rotation starter and if the Astros could run down the Yankees for the best record in the AL. Then, Sarah Langs plays The Numbers Game with notes on St. Louis’ position players occupying the top-three in WAR, Julio Rodríguez’s 15th home run and Houston winning on back-to-back walk ...
The Summer He Turned 13
July 01, 2022 16:44 - 1 hourKarl Ravech and Buster discuss Mr. Sunday Night, an intriguing Cardinals team, Freddie Freeman firing his agent and the subsequent fallout, and rumblings of a Juan Soto deal. Then, Hembo swings by to talk about Sandy Alcantara bucking trends, the best futures bet in Vegas, Aaron Judge’s strike zone, if the Phillies can overcome Bryce Harper’s injury and the Orioles’ first winning month since 2017. Plus, Jessica Mendoza on the AL MVP race, Kyle Schwarber torching the month of June and Chris Ta...
Creative Solutions
June 29, 2022 15:35 - 50 minutesXavier Scruggs and Buster discuss the Blue Jays’ walk-off win over the Red Sox, the conversation in the Red Sox clubhouse with Tanner Houck back in Boston, Freddie Freeman firing his agent, if Phil Nevin’s suspension is MLB cracking down on retaliation, the worst fight Xavier was ever in and how the Padres should deploy Fernando Tatis Jr. when he returns. Later, Todd Radom shares his thoughts on the Red Sox, delivers the Phantom Franchise and administers the weekly quiz. Learn more about your...
Sheer Volume of Emotion
June 27, 2022 19:31 - 55 minutesTim Kurkjian and Buster discuss an exciting weekend series between the Yankees and Astros, Houston no-hitting New York on Saturday, Aaron Judge’s walk-off home run, Judge settling with the Yankees, Freddie Freeman’s emotional return to Atlanta, the Dodgers’ gentle reminder for Freeman, Bryce Harper’s broken thumb, and the brawl between Seattle and Anaheim. Later, Sarah Langs on if she’s ever been in a physical altercation, Shohei Ohtani’s 118 mph home run, why the Yankees’ 16 hit-less innings...
Aaron Judge Judgement
June 24, 2022 15:09 - 56 minutesHembo and Buster dive deep on Aaron Judge’s arbitration hearing and play a game of “Reminds Me Of…”. Then, Karl Ravech stops by to discuss the College World Series final between Ole Miss and Oklahoma, Freddie Freeman’s return to Atlanta, the Yankees’ magic formula, Judge’s walk off hit against the Astros, and if Yordan Álvarez will participate in the Home Run Derby. Later, Buster’s conversation with Adam Wainwright on the intricacies of his curveball grip, working on his command, learning pit...
We Don’t Talk Like We Used To
June 22, 2022 16:47 - 49 minutesBoog Sciambi and Buster discuss the struggling Cubs, Oneil Cruz showing off his tools, Boog’s indifference to immaculate innings and hitting for the cycle, Max Scherzer giving the quote of the year, how the Mets could up the price for Aaron Judge this offseason, Jack Flaherty’s weak outing, and the Brewers’ vulnerability. Then, Todd Radom stops by to talk about his trip to Toronto, share this week’s Phantom Franchise and administer the quiz. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.f...
Hand Over My Heart
June 20, 2022 22:22 - 54 minutesTim Kurkjian and Buster discuss the likely end of Lorenzo Cain’s career, their concern over a raft of injury news, Tony La Russa and Dusty Baker’s relationship, the Nationals retiring Ryan Zimmerman’s number, and a fan negotiating with the Astros to give up J.J. Matijevic’s first home run ball. Later, Sarah Langs calls in from Citi Field to talk about her go-to ballpark food, Jack Suwinski’s three home run afternoon, Sandy Alcántara going deep into games, and two players hitting grand slams f...
Paralysis By Analysis
June 17, 2022 16:46 - 1 hourKarl Ravech and Buster discuss the College World Series, Chris Sale’s injury update, why the Red Sox are feeling good, the AL East teams occupying the Wild Card slots, everything and nothing changing for the Astros, if the Astros’ cheating scandal will impact José Altuve’s Hall of Fame case, and which teams are the biggest non-Yankee contenders to nab Aaron Judge in free agency. Then, Hembo stops by to talk about how the Yankees can own this summer, Manny Machado’s Hall of Fame track and the ...
Portrayal of a Human Being
June 16, 2022 17:05 - 56 minutesAlden Gonzalez and Buster discuss if the Astros’ immaculate innings matter, Tyler Anderson’s near no-hitter and mid-career emergence, if Walker Buehler returns this season, the Dodgers’ early vulnerability, Manny Machado’s evolution as a leader, and the update on Fernando Tatis Jr.’s injury. Then, director of ESPN’s Derek Jeter docuseries “The Captain” Randy Wilkins stops by to talk about Jeter’s reaction to the final product, telling a balanced story about Jeter’s life, not shying away from ...
WAR is Confusing to Me, Still
June 14, 2022 16:10 - 54 minutesTim Kurkjian and Buster discuss Ozzie Albies breaking his foot, the Braves’ 12-game winning streak, Buster previously declaring the NL East over, the Padres moving into a tie with the Dodgers in the NL West, why Alek Manoah is like a position player, the Cardinals following Paul Goldschmidt’s lead, José Ramírez’s season so far, Tony La Russa explaining his decision to walk Trea Turner, if the Angelos family feud could restrict the Orioles’ spending and Mike Trout on the mic during Sunday Nigh...