Baseball Tonight with Buster Olney
799 episodes - English - Latest episode: 10 days ago - ★★★★ - 2K ratingsESPN MLB Insider Buster Olney leads the baseball discussion alongside other top analysts.
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Albert Pujols Managing Leones del Escogido, San Francisco Giants Team Preview
March 07, 2024 10:00 - 1 hourBuster 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 hourIn 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 hourOn 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 hourBuster 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 hourBuster 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 hourOn 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 hourBuster 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 minutesIn 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 hourHembo 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 minutesHembo 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 minutesBuster 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 hourEduardo 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 minutesTim 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 hourHembo 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 minutesHembo 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 minutesHembo 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 minutesHembo 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 hourJeff 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 minutesKarl 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 hourTim 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 hourHembo 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 minutesHembo 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 minutesHembo 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 hourWorld 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 minutesBuster, 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 minutesBuster 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 minutesBuster 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 hourTim 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 hourBoog 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 hourA 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 minutesTim 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 hourTim 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, ...
JFK Would’ve Been Proud
October 20, 2023 16:26 - 1 hourEduardo Pérez and Buster discuss the ALCS even at 2-2, what doesn’t make sense about José Altuve, José Abreu’s turnaround, Justin Verlander needing to land the slider, if Jordan Montgomery will find success against the Astros for the second time, and the Diamondbacks nearly giving away the game on the bases. Then, Sarah Langs talks about Brandon Pfaadt’s last dominant two starts, and neither home team claiming a lead yet in the ALCS. Later, Todd Radom shares his thoughts on Arizona’s uniforms...
If You Believe It, It Will Happen
October 19, 2023 17:51 - 1 hourKarl Ravech and Buster discuss Ravy’s golf outing with Tim Kurkjian and Buck Showalter, Yordan Álvarez’s punishing performance, the X-factor for the Rangers, Corey Seager’s aggressiveness working against him, and the variable working against Max Scherzer. Next, Ravy’s conversation with Rangers GM Chris Young. Then, Sarah Langs plays The Numbers Game. Later, Jess Mendoza talks about how much fun she's having on Get Up, how the Phillies are on a heater, the impact of Kyle Schwarber at the top o...
Talk and Chat
October 18, 2023 18:42 - 53 minutesHembo and Buster discuss the Phillies going up 2-0 on the Diamondbacks in the NLCS, the Phillies all pulling in the same direction, Arizona’s pitching, and if the Astros can climb back into the ALCS. Then, ESPN.com MLB editor Rachel Ullrich stops by to talk about picking the Rangers to win the World Series at the trade deadline, what she liked about the team at the time, expectations for Max Scherzer’s return, Evan Carter, and Kim Ng. Later, Sarah Langs on how Dusty Baker should structure his...
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October 17, 2023 15:37 - 53 minutesDoug Glanville and Buster discuss the noise levels at Citizens Bank Park, the Phillies’ strategy against Zach Gallen, Bryce Harper living up to the hype at age 30, Framber Valdez not looking like himself, Bruce Bochy letting Nathan Eovaldi pitch through trouble, and Kim Ng enduring every test. Then, Sarah Langs on Zach Wheeler’s postseason starts, the streaking Rangers, and Harper’s birthday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Crispness
October 16, 2023 17:21 - 1 hourTim Kurkjian and Buster discuss game one of the ALCS between the Rangers and Astros, Jordan Montgomery making himself a bunch of money going into free agency, how Montgomery handled Yordan Álvarez, Evan Carter changing everything for Texas, a bad matchup for Houston, not discounting the Diamondbacks, and Kim Ng opting out of her contract with the Marlins. Then, Giants pitcher Ross Stripling stops by to talk about Montgomery’s advantage over the Astros lineup, how he’d pitch to Corey Seager an...
Dreary-Eyed and Bushy-Tailed
October 13, 2023 15:36 - 56 minutesHembo and Buster discuss the Phillies defeating the Braves in the NLDS, the failings of Atlanta’s lineup in the postseason, if the Astros can contend with the depth of the Rangers’ lineup, and the playoff format. Then, Sarah Langs talks about the Phillies prevailing again against their division rivals, Nick Castellanos’ monster series and the battle of managerial experience in the ALCS. Later, Todd Radom has the Forgotten Franchise and the weekly quiz. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit ...
Attaboy
October 12, 2023 17:17 - 1 hourKarl Ravech and Buster discuss if Spencer Strider will put the team on his back in game four, Orlando Arcia talking trash and Bryce Harper responding, Los Angeles not having enough pitching, a coming out party for Corbin Carroll and Gabriel Moreno, the Astros’ 7th straight ALCS, and Dusty Baker vs. Bruce Bochy. Then, Alex Cora on if Dustin Pedroia deserves credit for Arizona’s playoff run, Mookie Betts taking the NLDS loss hard, Martín Maldonado’s command behind the plate, what he would chang...
Standing on a Seat
October 11, 2023 18:54 - 1 hourEduardo Pérez joins Buster to discuss the Rangers sweeping the Orioles and the Astros going up 2-1 on the Twins. Then, Peter Moylan stops by to talk about attending his first game as a fan, Braves-Phillies and Clayton Kershaw. Later, Sarah Langs plays The Numbers Game. 11:44 Eduardo Pérez 36:15 Peter Moylan 50:24 Sarah Langs 1:00:38 #BleacherTweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Majestic Home Runs
October 10, 2023 17:39 - 1 hourTim Kurkjian and Buster discuss what the Braves comeback win agains the Phillies says about Atlanta, Michael Harris II’s Ken Griffey Jr.-esque catch, the Diamondbacks’ fearlessness, the Rangers looking to close out the Orioles, and Carlos Correa fueling the Twins’ swagger. Then, Alex Avila talks about his kids asking if he’s famous, the lack of unknown for the Diamondbacks facing the Dodgers, how the Phillies pitched to Austin Riley, Harris’ fence awareness, and Justin Verlander vying for 300...
Potentially Interpreted as Negative
October 09, 2023 18:33 - 1 hourBoog Sciambi and Buster discuss Bryce Harper continuing to deliver as one of the most compelling players in baseball, Zack Wheeler vs. Max Fried, if the Dodgers have enough outs in their pitching staff, two ugly games for the Orioles, Bruce Bochy’s handling of Cody Bradford, and pitching scripts. Then, Sarah Langs on Carlos Correa turning up in Houston, Pablo Lopez’s otherworldly run, the Phillies shutting out the Braves in game one, the young Diamondbacks getting it done, if the Twins won th...
Quantum Mechanics
October 06, 2023 16:39 - 1 hourDoug Glanville and Buster discuss if there’s something else going on with Billy Eppler’s resignation and MLB investigation, the Division Series favorite that’s most in jeopardy, Dave Roberts being comfortable with his pitching options, Ronald Acuña Jr. wants to put his stamp on this postseason, the AL team under the most pressure and Doug’s picks for each series. Then, Sarah Langs on postseason trends, Justin Verlander and Clayton Kershaw’s game one starts, an impossible question from Buster,...
Most Soaked
October 05, 2023 16:42 - 57 minutesJeff Passan and Buster convene on a Baggage Claim Thursday to discuss the most soaked they’ve ever been in a winning locker room, their theories for why all the Wild Card series ended in sweeps, John Schneider pulling José Berríos, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. underachieving, falling pretty to recency bias with the Phillies, if Craig Counsell returns to the Brewers, and another postseason exit for the Rays. Then, Sarah Langs on her ideal locker room celebration drink, the Diamondbacks coming back in...
Thanks for Overreacting
October 04, 2023 18:03 - 52 minutesDavid Schoenfield and Buster discuss all action from the first day of the wild card round and overreact to the outcomes. Then, Xavier Scruggs and Buster indulge in a game of “I Played and You Didn’t.” Later, Sarah Langs on Nick Castellanos’ celebration, Royce Lewis, Zack Wheeler and the Diamondbacks. 15:40 - David Schoenfield 27:49 - Xavier Scruggs 37:38 - Sarah Langs 47:01 - #BleacherTweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Fruit Fly
October 03, 2023 16:10 - 54 minutesKarl Ravech and Buster discuss the Wild Card series including the potential danger the Marlins pose to the Phillies, if Brewers can hold up against the Diamondbacks without Brandon Woodruff, if injuries even matter for the Rays against the Rangers, and if the Twins can buck their playoff struggles against the underachieving Blue Jays. Plus, David Stearns declares the Mets will hang onto Pete Alonso. Then, Hembo has a conspiracy theory and his favorite stats from each postseason series. 9:27 -...
Frenetic and Fast
October 02, 2023 09:00 - 54 minutesTim Kurkjian and Buster discuss the passing of Tim Wakefield, Buck Showalter announcing his own firing, Joey Votto getting tossed in his final game, the Astros winning the AL West, the Cubs’ collapse, Cal Raleigh calling out the Mariners front office and Tim's World Series pick. Then, Sarah Langs on the Giants firing Gabe Kapler, the 2021 100-game losers now in the postseason, the Dodgers’ consecutive 100-game seasons, and the Braves dramatically tying the single-season home run record. Later...
Regular Season Sadness
September 29, 2023 17:40 - 1 hourKarl Ravech and Buster discuss the Orioles winning the AL East, Bryce Harper being ejected after a bad call, the kid that caught Harper’s helmet, the Marlins swimming in Citi Field, the Cubs’ collapse, the AL Wild Card race and Curt Schilling revealing personal information on his podcast. Then, Sarah Langs on Baltimore winning 100 games, another stellar outing from Gerrit Cole and Miguel Cabrera. Later, Todd Radom has the Forgotten Field and the weekly quiz. Learn more about your ad choices. ...
Mr. Oriole
September 27, 2023 16:19 - 1 hourBuster and Hembo discuss the passing of the legendary Brooks Robinson, the greatness of Terry Francona, and Atlanta's pitching woes. Then, Stephen A. Smith describes the aftermath of his failed first pitch at Yankee Stadium last week. Alden Gonzalez joins to talk about the chances that Mike Trout gets traded and what a massive payroll reduction for the Padres would look like. Finally, Tim Keown joins to discuss his reporting on the failed negotiations between the A's and the city of Oakland. ...
Polar Opposite of Deion
September 25, 2023 14:23 - 1 hourTim Kurkjian and Buster discuss where Tim’s NL MVP vote lies with a week left in the season, the Rangers looking like they can win the AL West, if the Astros have grown bored of the regular season, the Rays’ mounting injuries, concern in the Orioles’ bullpen, the Braves’ starting pitching woes and Tim’s response to Stephen A.’s jab. Then, Sarah Langs on Joey Votto’s curtain calls, Michael Lorenzen earning a save, the Pirates’ comeback win and which team will represent the AL in the World Seri...