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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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...
Baseball's Most Valuable Currency
June 10, 2022 16:52 - 58 minutesHembo and Buster discuss if Tony La Russa made the right decision walking Trea Turner and the significance of his coaching career. Next, Jess Mendoza breaks down the importance of the waited runs created stat and the impact of walk-up songs. Then, Karl Ravech joins to debate the value of analytics, and they discuss the family feud between the Angelos brothers fighting over control of the Baltimore Orioles. Later, Buster answers this week's Bleacher Tweets. Learn more about your ad choices. Vi...
A Place to Park His RV
June 08, 2022 16:33 - 45 minutesDavid Schoenfield and Buster discuss the Angels firing Joe Maddon, what ultimately led to his ouster, if Maddon will manage again, Aaron Judge’s home run pace, the Yankees doubling their opponents’ home run total, Michael Kopech or Alex Manoah and Michael Harris’ amazing grab. Then, Todd Radom stops by to talk about Buster’s trip to Fenway for a concert, deliver the Phantom Franchise and administer the weekly quiz. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
An Unfathomable Geek
June 06, 2022 21:04 - 53 minutesTim Kurkjian and Buster discuss Tim’s gigantic life win, Patrick Wisdom on the mic for Sunday Night Baseball, the Cardinals’ balance of youth and experience, the Yankees continuing to win with fixable problems, the Braves’ winning streak, the Angels’ long streak, the Phillies firing Joe Girardi, and Rays players refusing to wear rainbow-colored logos for “Pride Night.” Then, Sarah Langs stops by to talk about covering the 2016 World Series for ESPN, Andrew McCutcheon snapping his 0-32 streak ...
Quasi-Agent
June 03, 2022 15:23 - 57 minutesKarl Ravech and Buster discuss if Adam Wainwright should hang it up, the Hall of Fame case for David Cone, Tim Kurkjian’s piece about his brother Matt, the Yankees sweeping a double-header against the Angels, if Aaron Judge could hit 60 home runs and a raft of injury news. Later, Jesse Rogers talks about why he’s less optimistic than most when it comes to the White Sox, Josh Donaldson’s hurt feelings, Christopher Morel’s it-factor, when Wilson Contreras could move on from the Cubs, and Grayso...
Mina Kimes and the First Pitch
June 03, 2022 09:00 - 51 minutesThe ceremonial first pitch is a tradition almost as old as baseball itself, with presidents, celebrities and non-MLB athletes taking to the mound to aim for home plate. But the only person who may truly care about any first pitch…is the one throwing it, with the gut-wrenching feeling that they might biff. Our very own Mina Kimes will be in that position soon, throwing a first pitch for her beloved Seattle Mariners. So we called up MLB Insider Jeff Passan and enlisted legendary pitching coach ...
Los Angeles Browns
June 01, 2022 15:58 - 50 minutesJoon Lee and Buster discuss Joey Votto’s improbable Fenway feat, the Red Sox continuing to struggle, the Mets’ across the board competence, if the Phillies are DEAD OR ALIVE, Derek Jeter joining social media and Colorado’s City Connect uniforms. Then, Todd Radom stops by to deliver the Phantom Franchise and administer the weekly quiz. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Fantasy Umpire Ejection League
May 31, 2022 16:04 - 51 minutesBuster takes a look at the Joc Peterson-Tommy Pham fantasy football feud. Then, Tim Kurkjian stops by to discuss Pederson vs. Pham and the weirdest stories he’s ever covered, the Phillies needing a defensive shakeup, if the NL East race is already over, Jacob deGrom’s shoulder, Paul Goldschmidt’s hot May, the Rangers creeping toward .500, Gabe Kapler’s national anthem protest, and what the Yankees should do with Joey Gallo. Later, Sarah Langs has notes on Nick Plummer’s first career starts, J...
Picturing Yukiko Ueno
May 27, 2022 16:30 - 1 hourJessica Mendoza and Buster discuss Vladimir Guerrero Jr. hitting a bomb off Shohei Ohtani, a home run Jessica that still revels in, Mookie Betts not being so hard on himself, Freddie Freeman finding his power and the poor state of facilities for women on coaching staffs across the league. Then, Karl Ravech stops by to talk about Pete Alonso on the mic for Sunday Night Baseball and if he’ll defend his Home Run Derby title, the Rowan Wick-Joey Votto feud, and the Red Sox’s offensive turnaround....
Old Time Tag-Team
May 25, 2022 16:05 - 49 minutesTim Kurkjian and Buster discuss how they’ve come around on Joc Pederson, if we’ll see more offense as the weather turns, Josh Donaldson’s one-game suspension for calling Tim Anderson “Jackie,” Rob Manfred’s lack of leadership in the Donaldson decision, most disappointing teams to start the season and Buster’s Home Run Derby gimmick. Then, Todd Radom stops by to deliver the Phantom Franchise and administer the weekly quiz. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sick Of It
May 23, 2022 16:49 - 53 minutesJeff Passan and Buster discuss Josh Donaldson calling Tim Anderson “Jackie,” why Donaldson hasn’t issued a mea culpa, what to expect when Trevor Bauer goes before an arbitrator to appeal his suspension, the Orioles calling up Adley Rutschman, the Yankees’ in flux bullpen and who is currently the best player in baseball. Then, Sarah Langs stops by to talk about who she’d pick as the Yankees closer, Johnny Cueto’s resurgence and the Dodgers’ struggles in close games. Learn more about your ad ch...
Spray Paint on a Work of Art
May 20, 2022 16:04 - 1 hourKarl Ravech and Buster discuss the Mets losing Max Scherzer, if the Braves miss Freddie Freeman’s at-bats, the White Sox seemingly being a sleeping giant, if the Yankees have a hole, AJ Pollack on the mic for Sunday Night Baseball and Build-A-Park at Camden Yards. Then, Hembo on Bryce Harper’s hat exchange, his newest baseball crush and the lack of precedent for a team potentially trading a talent like Juan Soto. Next, Bob Ryan stops by to talk about his new book “In Scoring Position: 40 Year...
Complete Hypothetical
May 18, 2022 19:34 - 49 minutesAlden Gonzalez and Buster discuss the Red Sox as mid-season sellers, if it makes sense for the Nationals to trade Juan Soto, the Angels’ starting pitching and Shohei Ohtani’s fastball command. Then, Todd Radom stops by to talk about Boston being 13 games out of first place in the AL East, deliver the Phantom Franchise and administer the weekly quiz. Later, Buster talks to Jason Heyward about the baseball academy he’s building on Chicago’s West Side. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit meg...
Please, Give Me More
May 16, 2022 18:19 - 52 minutesTim Kurkjian and Buster discuss Albert Pujols making his pitching debut and how it looks like he’s having more fun than ever, Adam Wainwright’s stellar start, if Harrison Bader froze the glove from his Gold Glove season, and Shohei Ohanti’s amazing weekend. Then, Sarah Langs stops by to talk about the most fun moments in baseball so far this season, Pirates winning without registering a hit and Ohtani’s 100th home run. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Gabe Kapler: The Most Interesting Man in Baseball
May 14, 2022 09:00 - 40 minutesPicture a baseball manager. Whatever image you’ve conjured in your mind of, say, a slightly out of shape, older man who’s all business - it probably doesn’t match Gabe Kapler, who manages the San Francisco Giants. Kapler is an enigma: an uber-buff fitness geek who only eats red meat. He sports well manicured facial hair and speaks in verse, sounding more like a poet than a baseball player. Tim Keown introduces us to Kapler, and how he’s rewriting baseball’s unwritten rules…and reimagining wha...
Bet on Yourself
May 13, 2022 15:58 - 50 minutesTim Kurkjian joins Buster for a special edition of Baggage Claim Monday on a Friday to discuss the Bryce Harper injury update and what this means for the future of the Phillies. Plus, they break down the impact of Aaron Judge and why he is an early leader for MVP. Then, Jessica Mendoza joins to give her take on the electronic strike zone and how it could bring in a younger viewership. Later, Buster answers your Bleacher Tweets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
More of an Oval
May 12, 2022 16:55 - 52 minutesBuster looks back at last night’s Red Sox-Braves game where another blown strike call was a deciding factor in the outcome. Then, David Schoenfield stops by to discuss Reid Detmers’ no-hitter, Justin Verlander’s productive fastball, if Christian Yelich is turning a corner, the Yankees’ secondary players stepping up, Jim Crane’s hypocrisy and Buster’s idea to improve the umpiring situation. Later, Todd Radom delivers the Phantom Franchise and administers the weekly quiz. Learn more about your ...
Sorry Fellow Travelers
May 09, 2022 16:57 - 1 hourBuster Olney joins Karl Ravech to discuss why it felt like the Cubs had no chance against the Dodgers this weekend, if Los Angeles will run away with the National League, the number of teams on pace to win 100 games and Trevor Story getting booed in Boston. Then, Sarah Langs stops by to wax nostalgic about her time in Chicago, and talk about Walker Buehler’s career WHIP, Wilmer Flores’ bases loaded at-bats and Sunday’s bonanza of games. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adc...
Guttural Laugh
May 06, 2022 17:40 - 57 minutesHembo and Buster discuss the Phillies’ collapse against the Mets, if panic or patience is needed for Philadelphia, the White Sox and Red Sox, and the only thing holding back the Blue Jays’ lineup. Then, Tim Kurkjian stops by to talk about the Mets’ comeback, the Buck Showalter-Aaron Boone dynamic in New York, Madison Bumgarner getting tossed and the Reds’ unique ugliness. Later, Jessica Mendoza on a huge college softball series between Oklahoma and Oklahoma State this weekend, Shohei Ohtani’s...