Baseball Tonight with Buster Olney
782 episodes - English - Latest episode: 13 days ago - ★★★★ - 2K ratingsESPN MLB Insider Buster Olney leads the baseball discussion alongside other top analysts.
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Good, But Never Great
July 02, 2021 16:24 - 48 minutesKarl Ravech joins Buster to discuss the All-Star Game starters, Hal Steinbrenner putting the onus on the players for the Yankees’ poor performance and Cubs likely selling at the trade deadline. Then, Todd Radom reviews the All-Star Game uniforms, talks about the Buffalo Bison for the Forgotten Franchise and administers the weekly quiz. Later, Hembo on the Brewers, Mets and Yankees, and what Chris Sale could bring to the Red Sox when he returns. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphon...
Batting Averages, Cycle Meals & Silly Songs
July 01, 2021 17:24 - 1 hourTristan Cockcroft and AJ Mass break down everything you need to know heading into the 4th of July weekend, including another YES-NO segment on pitchers, if AJ is worried about lower batting averages across the league and your twitter hasbrowns!
One-Stop-Shop Bonanza
July 01, 2021 14:40 - 50 minutesSarah Langs joins Buster to discuss Shohei Ohtani only pitching one inning, the Yankees taking its worst loss of the season, Aroldis Chapman blowing another save, how quickly the script has flipped on the Cubs, and the entertaining back-and-forth between Josh Donaldson and Lucas Giolito. Then, author Luke Epplin stops by to talk about his new book “Our Team: The Epic Story of Four Men and the World Series That Changed Baseball,” telling the story of the second African American to play in the ...
Bagel Delivery
June 30, 2021 15:43 - 49 minutesDavid Schoenfield joins Buster to discuss Shohei Ohtani dropping two more bombs against the Yankees, Kyle Schwarber continuing to hit stupid, Hector Santiago appealing his 10-game foreign substance suspension, the Blue Jays plugging a hole in its bullpen and Trevor Bauer facing sexual assault accusations. Then, The New York Times reporter and fellow Vanderbilt alum Tyler Kepner stops by to talk about splitting TV time between Ohtani on the mound and the the Commodores in the deciding game of ...
Half of Nebraska
June 29, 2021 15:47 - 35 minutesJessica Mendoza joins Buster to discuss if she’s ever puked on the field like Dylan Bundy, Kyle Schwarber being un-pitchable, takeaways from the Giants and Dodgers battling in the NL West, and Garrett Richards saying he’s learning new pitches midseason because of the foreign substance crackdown. Then, Sarah Langs plays The Numbers Game with notes on Schwarber, Fernando Tatis Jr. leading the NL in home runs and stolen bases, and Trevor Story committing to the Home Run Derby. Learn more about y...
EK & DD Throwback Podcast!
June 28, 2021 17:00 - 36 minutesEric is joined by Daniel Dopp (Kyle and Tristan are on vacation) and together they (Eric), dive into this week's set of games, play a YES - NO game with starting pitchers, talk combo meals, closer carousel and of course, some music.
Notable Achievement
June 28, 2021 15:42 - 56 minutesBuster joins Tim Kurkjian on a Baggage Claim Monday to discuss Trevor Bauer’s candor on Sunday Night Baseball breaking down of the strife between players and the league revolving around foreign substances, Hector Santiago getting tossed from a game after a foreign substance check, the massive reassessment going on in the industry about pitching in aftermath of the crackdown, the clear difference between Yankees and Red Sox, and Trey Mancini committing to the Home Run Derby. Plus, that Sunday ...
Not Paying Attention
June 25, 2021 14:38 - 47 minutesDavid Schoenfield steps in for Buster today where he is joined by Todd Radom for this week's Forgotten Franchise and weekly trivia quiz! Then, Karl Ravech joins the show to discuss MLB no-hitters and the excitement surrounding the CWS in Omaha. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Popular Adds: Buy Or Sell?
June 24, 2021 16:20 - 1 hourEric and Tristan discuss the Hall of Fame credentials of Wander Franco (0:15), what to do on the waiver wire (5:00), the Blue Jays lineup (10:20) and annoying sounds at the house that only occur during the podcast (15:40). They also get you set for the weekend with some pitchers to stream (26:30).
A-Rod Pod
June 24, 2021 14:59 - 58 minutesBuster is first joined by Sarah Langs from the airport to talk about working with greats and her top 4 ranked games. Then, Alex Rodriguez joins Buster to talk about his friendship with Kobe Bryant, how his deal with the Red Sox fell apart at the last moment, his wild night in New York City after the deal was killed, his fight with Jason Varitek, pushing Cal Ripken to shortstop in Ripken’s final All-Star Game and what he was thinking when the Yankees won the 2009 World Series. Learn more about...
Neighborhood Watch
June 23, 2021 15:43 - 49 minutesHembo joins Buster to discuss the Joe Girardi-Max Scherzer drama over foreign substance checks, if the league could institute a challenge system midseason, the Astros having the best offense in baseball and the Indians’ pitching development. Then, Orioles broadcaster Melanie Newman stops by to talk about making history as the second woman ever to do play-by-play for a nationally broadcast MLB game, her broadcasting influences, the AL West and the secret of Cedric Mullins. Later, David Schoenf...
Anytime, Mate
June 22, 2021 15:41 - 45 minutesJessica Mendoza joins Buster to discuss Jacob deGrom’s surprise that foreign substance enforcement was unobtrusive, the Padres playing up to the Dodgers, Wander Franco’s big league debut, deGrom disguising pitches and what MLB’s response should be to baseball reporter Kat O’Brien saying she was raped by a player in 2002. Then, former Braves pitcher Peter Moylan shares his strong opinions on the foreign substance issue and how it will affect the game moving forward, as well as what it's like w...
"Expect Greatness"
June 21, 2021 16:08 - 56 minutesEric and Tristan celebrate Wander Franco Day (1:10), remain in awe of slugger Shohei (12:50) and discuss a pair of hitters currently hotter than the sun (16:20)! They, of course, help you solve 9th innings (27:30) and preview the week ahead (33:50).
Final Italian Exam
June 21, 2021 14:41 - 47 minutesThe show leads off with Sunday Night Baseball’s interview with longtime MLB umpire Bill Miller on how foreign substances will be policed in the game. Then, Tim Kurkjian and Buster discuss the Rays calling up No. 1 prospect Wander Franco, Shohei Ohtani committing to the Home Run Derby, if pitchers are being pushed too hard and former baseball beat writer Kat O’Brien writing in The New York Times that she was raped by a MLB player in 2002. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/ad...
Fun Day of Baseball
June 18, 2021 14:48 - 51 minutesHembo joins Buster to discuss a fun Thursday night of baseball, how he can prove Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is the best hitter in the league, Tyler O’Neil’s big step forward offensively and Hembo’s dream Derby field. Then, Todd Radom with this week’s Forgotten Franchise on the Seattle Pilots and the quiz. Later, Karl Ravech stops by to talk about the College World Series, Aaron Judge absolving Aaron Boone of blame for the Yankees’ slide, a Shohei Ohtani Day, Jose Altuve killing the ball and his th...
Prefontaine
June 17, 2021 16:40 - 47 minutesSarah Langs joins Buster to discuss Jacob deGrom leaving last night’s game with an injury, Buster’s deGrom-Steve Prefontaine comparison and Gerrit Cole speaking out about MLB’s foreign substance enforcement. Then, Michael Kay stops by to talk about his new book “CenterStage: My Most Fascinating Interviews―from A-Rod to Jay-Z,” his friendship with Larry David, when he thought he was going to get punched during an interview, turning down a president to appear on his show and what’s wrong with t...
You Lost Your Ace, Now What?
June 17, 2021 15:11 - 57 minutesEric and Tristan talk about trying to build a competitive roster amid injuries (0:50), revisit Jared Walsh vs Matt Olson (15:55), help you find saves (24:00) and preview the weekend (28:00).
Morning Flow
June 16, 2021 16:28 - 46 minutesBuster gives his thoughts on Tyler Glasnow’s press conference about abruptly stopping using foreign substances for a grip on the baseball and blaming his injury on the cold stop. Then, David Schoenfield and Buster discuss the lack of productive dialogue between MLB and the MLBPA directly resulting in the mid-season policy change on foreign substance enforcement, why Trevor Bauer is putting too much blame on MLB, if we should call foreign substance-using pitchers “cheaters,” the impact of Glas...
Goofing Off
June 15, 2021 18:03 - 45 minutesSarah Langs joins Buster to go deep on Vladimir Guerrero Jr. going deep more than anyone in the league, big pitching injuries to Shane Bieber, Tyler Glasnow and Max Scherzer, and which pitcher will be the first checked for foreign substances when enforcement begins. Then, Jessica Mendoza stops by to talk about the huge success of the Women's College World Series, why foreign substance enforcement seems like a parent threatening a child and Trevor Bauer’s drop in spin rate. Learn more about yo...
Frickin' Losin'
June 14, 2021 17:33 - 43 minutesTim Kurkjian joins Buster to discuss a heated Aaron Boone press conference, the Cubs and Cardinals trending in opposite directions, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. looking like the best hitter in baseball, and the need for Rob Manfred to take a few lessons from the steroid-era as MLB begins cracking down on foreign substances. Plus, Buster goes rapid fire with Patrick Wisdom, and Marly Rivera talks to Fernando Tatis Jr. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Can You Betts on Mookie?
June 14, 2021 16:10 - 56 minutesEric and Tristan talk early season standings (1:20), what to make of the returning Twins (3:00), Trevor Bauer's recent bump in the road (7:35) and if the Mookie struggles are worrisome (11:30). After that, a disagreement on a recently trending pitcher (15:45), feelings on Alex Wood (18:00) and preview the first half of the week (22:50).
The Iconic Jersey
June 11, 2021 15:02 - 38 minutesBuster is joined by ESPN's Baseball Tonight Host Karl Ravech to discuss Buster’s Great 8 for the Home Run Derby and why he was chastised for not including Yordan Alvarez. Karl also comments on whether or not the Astros have the best offense in baseball. Then, Todd Radom has this week’s Forgotten Franchise and administers the weekly quiz. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Undigestible
June 10, 2021 16:15 - 49 minutesThe New York Post’s Ken Davidoff joins Buster to discuss question he posed to Gerrit Cole that led to his non-answer on Spider Tack and his reaction to Pete Alonso’s allegations of conspiracy by MLB to influence free agent spending. Then, Orioles centerfielder Cedric Mullins joins the show to get into the difficulty of maintaining two swings, his relationship with Adam Jones and what it would mean to be an All-Star in 2021. Later, Sarah Langs stops by with her dream Home Run Derby field. Fina...
Moving Pieces
June 10, 2021 16:03 - 55 minutesEric and Tristan tackle the impact of Spider Tack (0:50), wonder if prospects are worth it in redraft formats (4:30), warn about summer inning limits (12:40) and discuss the impact of weather (14:30). They run down the closer news (19:30) and preview the weekend (23:45) before answering your hashbrowns (33:00).
Ineffective Parent
June 09, 2021 15:45 - 39 minutesDavid Schoenfield joins Buster to discuss Gerrit Cole’s non-answer about using Spider Tack, if the Giants can hang with with the Padres and Dodgers, potential suitors for Max Scherzer as the Nationals struggle, Ke’Bryan Hayes stepping over first base and losing a home run, and Shohei Ohtani and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. running neck-and-neck for the AL MVP. Later, Hembo stops by to talk about the Jesse Winker hive, Kris Bryant turning back time and the importance of spin rate. Learn more about yo...
Soft Suburban Man
June 08, 2021 16:04 - 47 minutesJeff Passan joins Buster to discuss the Cubs’ conundrum, pitchers already thinking of ways to avoid being punished in the impending foreign substance crackdown and the MLBPA’s response to the enforcement of the rules. Later, Sarah Langs stops by to talk about her NL MVP 10 weeks into the season, Jesse Winker, Shohei Ohtani stealing bases and why you should watch Tyler Glasnow tonight. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mouth Agape
June 07, 2021 16:23 - 49 minutesTim Kurkjian joins Buster to discuss the details of MLB’s impending crackdown on foreign substances including when and how players will be checked, players turning in other players, the dossier being compiled for umpires, and the potential punishments. Plus, the guys get into Patrick Wisdom’s out of nowhere tear for the Cubs, the Yankees getting booed off the field, the Red Sox continuing to win and Tony La Russa passing John McGraw for second most wins by a manager. Learn more about your ad ...
Too Legit To Quit?
June 07, 2021 16:11 - 49 minutesEric and Tristan talk through the Jesse Winker (0:15) and Patrick Wisdom (5:00) production, Byron Buxton 2.0 (9:15) and preview the week ahead (23:30) before having the Luis Severino discussion (36:40) and answering your hash browns (34:25)!
Healthful Loaf
June 04, 2021 14:08 - 46 minutesKarl Ravech joins Buster to discuss MLB moving forward with its crackdown on foreign substances used by pitchers, the MLBPA and the league being in lockstep on the issue, the challenges facing enforcement and changing locker room cultures, the Yankees and Red Sox facing off for the first time this weekend, the seismic shifts in the NL Central, and the scrappy Royals. Then, Todd Radom has this week’s Forgotten Franchise and administers the quiz. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphon...
Analyzed in a Lab
June 03, 2021 16:01 - 37 minutesAlden Gonzalez joins Buster to discuss the foreign substance issue seemingly coming to a head, what a Diamondbacks sell-off looks like and why moving Ketel Marte is the barometer for how Arizona’s rebuild could proceed, and the lack of daylight between the Dodgers and Padres. Then, Sarah Langs stops by to discuss Lou Gehrig being robbed of the 1934 MVP, Dodgers’ fast start in the first inning against the Cardinals, Gerrit Cole and the Cubs’ turnaround. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit ...
Reaction Time: Tough Roster Decisions
June 03, 2021 15:56 - 59 minutesEric and Tristan discuss players on the fringe of free agency in ESPN leagues (0:25), a Mets duo to buy low on (10:00), pitchers nearing the ranking discussion (14:00) and closers on shaky ground (19:20). And, of course, they prepare you for an eventful weekend courtesy of Tristan's forecaster (25:05).
Iron Horse
June 02, 2021 15:35 - 41 minutesDave Schoenfield joins Buster to discuss Jack Flaherty’s injury and who the Cardinals might target to bolster its rotation, if the Yankees should move Gio Urshela to shortstop and Gleyber Torres to second base, Jared Kelenic struggling, the Fightin' Franconas’ consistency, and if the Brewers can generate more offense to support its starting pitching. Then, Jessica Mendoza stops by to talk about Lou Gehrig Day and her efforts in the fight against ALS, the Cubs’ strong month of May, and if the ...
Mythic Figure
June 01, 2021 16:22 - 48 minutesTim Kurkjian joins Buster to discuss things they've blindly run into à la Rob Refsnyder running into the wall while tracking a home run, the Yankees’ stinky offense, Jacob deGrom being spectacular again, Marcell Ozuna getting arrested for domestic violence and the proliferation of foreign substances being use by pitchers. Then, Sarah Langs stops by to talk about the percentage of division leaders on June 1 that go on to win the division, the home run leaderboard and deGrom doing things we’ve ...
Trade Chatter: Cash In Your Chips?
June 01, 2021 16:04 - 55 minutesEric and Tristan highlight the points league leader one-third of the way through the season (0:40), evaluate the rest of season value of Trevor Story (6:25), wonder who the top pick if drafting right now would be (8:30) and mine for saves (17:30). They get you ready for the next few days and offer some DFS insight too (23:40)!
Legalize and Regulate
May 28, 2021 14:39 - 54 minutesKarl Ravech joins Buster to discuss Alex Manoah’s dazzling debut for the Blue Jays, Noah Syndergaard’s path forward after being shutdown again and Joe Girardi overcomplicating things for himself. Then, Hembo stops by to talk about what MLB should do about pitchers using foreign substances, Jacob deGrom, what’s wrong with Francisco Lindor and Javier Báez’s wild baserunning. Later, Todd Radom has this week’s Forgotten Franchise and administers the quiz. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit m...
Triple Crown?
May 27, 2021 17:46 - 48 minutesEric and Tristan try their best to help you cure the injury bug (0:30), debate Cody Bellinger vs Christian Yelich (6:20), offer up their thoughts on the holiday weekend slate (14:15) and answer your best questions (27:44).
Jeweler to the Stars
May 27, 2021 16:44 - 54 minutesChris Singleton joins Buster for a deep dive on the umpires forcing Giovanny Gallegos to change his cap after seeing a dark spot under the brim, Mike Shildt's postgame rant on how MLB enforces its foreign substance rule and if this is the start of a league-wide crackdown. Then, jeweler to baseball’s stars Jorge Rodriguez stops by to discuss how he started designing jewelry, creating a grill for his favorite player José Reyes, working with Fernando Tatis Jr. and getting to know him before he w...
Harry Caray’s Cooler
May 26, 2021 17:14 - 1 hourMLB.com’s Mark Feinsand joins Jesse Rogers to discuss the decisions the Twins will make based on the next 10 days of play, why Oakland could be the perfect fit for Trevor Story, if Mike Rizzo of Jed Hoyer will be more popular at the trade deadline and protecting the health of hitters. Then, Joe West stops by after breaking the record for most games umped to talk about the tributes to him at last night’s game, embracing replay and a text from Kevin Costner. Later, White Sox GM Rick Hahn on his...
Language of Dismissal
May 25, 2021 17:43 - 52 minutesJessica Mendoza joins Buster to discuss Joe West preparing to break the record for most games umpired, Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s breakout and Yadier Molina’s offensive consistency. Then, Doug Glanville reflects on the one year anniversary of George Floyd’s murder, his essay “Just” and how baseball has changed since. Later, Sarah Langs on Jacob deGrom’s return, the Rays’ 7-run 11th inning and the youngsters leading the home run race. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mr. Magoo
May 24, 2021 17:04 - 47 minutesTim Kurkjian joins Buster to discuss the strange strike zone in the Sunday Night Baseball game between the Cardinals and Cubs, Adam Wainwright’s career renaissance, the epidemic of strikeouts across the league, CC Sabathia going off on Tony La Russa, and the Padres and Dodgers righting their respective ships. Plus, Buster’s full interview with Nolan Arenado for Sunday Night Baseball. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Here Come Hiura: Difference Maker?
May 24, 2021 16:25 - 56 minutesEric and Tristan discuss the interesting Rays trade (0:30), buying opportunities resulting from injuries (6:00), the Luis Castillo problem (8:00) and advice to "win your league right now"! The Brewers made an impactful move mid-show (16:00) and they break down the week ahead (27:30).
McSorely’s Ale House
May 21, 2021 15:51 - 41 minutesDan Shulman joins Buster to discuss the conventional wisdom surrounding Shohei Ohtani as the early AL MVP favorite, the Blue Jays seriously contenting in the AL East, pitchers dominating the game, if the Dodgers are still the clear favorites in the NL West and if the Old School is fading in baseball. Then, Todd Radom stops by to talk about the Indianapolis Hoosiers for his Forgotten Franchise and to administer the weekly quiz. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Trendy Overalls
May 20, 2021 16:03 - 35 minutesJoon Lee joins Buster to discuss yet another no-hitter, if no-hitters are truly losing their luster, Corey Kluber performing as the Yankees had hoped and the four-team battle in the AL East. Then, Sarah Langs stops by to talk about Clayton Kershaw saying the flood of no-hitters is bad for the game, numbers on the no-nos this season and her anxiety over Shohei Ohtani’s drop in velocity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Los Angeles: The City of ... Injuries
May 20, 2021 15:56 - 59 minutesEric and Tristan talk with Stephania Bell about the injuries in Los Angeles (1:00) including a potential "turning point" moment for Mike Trout (17:30), no hitter palooza (22:00), a look at an elite closer gaining a role (24:00) and some streamers to consider for the weekend (28:10).
Current School
May 19, 2021 15:22 - 46 minutesKarl Ravech joins Buster to discuss Tony La Russa throwing Yermín Mercedes under the bus for swinging on a 3-0 count, Mike Trout’s injury and Detroit’s Spencer Turnbull throwing a no-hitter. Then, Hembo stops by to talk about carrying the torch for the Old School, the tidal wave of no-hitters, and the dust-up between Joe Girardi and Jean Segura. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1899
May 18, 2021 16:13 - 42 minutesJessica Mendoza joins Buster to discuss Kevin Pillar getting his in the face by a pitch, theories on why HBPs are on pace for a modern record, the rat race in the NL East and the Rangers will snag a big shortstop in the offseason. Then, Sarah Langs stop by to talk about Shohei Ohtani currently being the best player in baseball, other athletes hyping Ohtani and the White Sox appearing to be the class of the AL Central. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Hold'em Or Fold'em?
May 17, 2021 16:14 - 52 minutesEric and Tristan react to the Corey Seager injury (1:00), wonder what to do with the pitchers blowing up your ERA (11:00), a "points league building block" that doesn't get enough respect (12:05) and a look back at the surprise pitching performances (16:30). They try help you sort through closer chaos (21:00) and have you covered with the week preview (24:30).
An Enormous Number
May 17, 2021 15:41 - 34 minutesBuster joins Tim Kurkjian from the Atlanta airport to discuss Jean Segura and Joe Girardi arguing in the dugout, the Dodgers’ depth being compromised and the team signing Albert Pujols, Jarred Kelenic homering in his Mariners debut, another instant league replay debacle this time involving the White Sox and the Royals, and Shohei Ohtani stunning the Red Sox in the 9th inning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Spiderman Catch
May 14, 2021 16:37 - 51 minutesBuster Olney looks back at Thursday night's action before chatting with ESPN's Jessica Mendoza about Tim Tebow, Jarred Kelenic's debut, Ronald Acuna Jr's style of play and much more. Then, White Sox Pitcher Lance Lynn joins the podcast to discuss launch angle, the importance of starting pitchers and a whole lot more. And, Todd Radom is back for some baseball history and trivia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
A Bachelor Party Reunion (sort of)
May 13, 2021 16:18 - 44 minutesBuster Olney looks back at last night's action before talking with Jeff Passan about the White Sox taking off, Kevin Mather's zoom comments, the upcoming doc on Drew Robinson and what's next for Oakland. Plus, Sarah Langs is back for another Numbers Game and #bleachertweets questions from listeners. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices