Baseball Tonight with Buster Olney

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

  1. 2 days ago

    What happened to Paul Skenes + How worried should the Dodgers be about Diaz?

    Buster Olney recaps the nostalgic Field of Dreams game and another blown save for Edwin Diaz. Jake Peavy then joins to discuss how the Brewers should approach Jacob Misiorowski's workload down the stretch, Paul Skenes' slump, how the Dodgers should line up their postseason rotation, the Tigers sudden surge into playoff contention, and why the Padres are the Dodgers biggest threat. Then Hembo hops on to also discuss Will Smith's importance to the Dodgers, why the Yankees haven't had someone like George Lombard since the 1970s, Skenes' struggles, and Julio Rodriguez's down year. Plus Sarah Langs and Bleacher Tweets! 0:00 Welcome 0:55 Field of Dreams Game 2:33 Another blown save for Edwin Diaz 3:53 Jake Peavy joins 5:17 Brewers management of Jacob Misiorowski 7:00 Paul Skenes' slump 10:17 Dodgers postseason rotation outlook 12:43 Max Scherzer catching Verlander in career Ks 14:12 Tigers playoff chances after dealing Skubal and Mize 18:30 Biggest threats to Dodgers 22:09 Hembo joins, Buster's questionable dance moves 26:58 Will Smith's importance to the Dodgers 29:40 George Lombard Jr.s' impressive first week with the Yankees 33:44 Paul Skenes' struggles 37:27 Positional evaluation 41:47 Julio Rodriguez's slump 45:39 Sarah Langs plays the numbers game 47:03 Bleacher Tweets: Mariners, Alfonso Soriano Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  2. 4 days ago

    Pressure Will Come: George Lombard Jr.’s Immediate Impact; Lindor-Soto Dethawed; Ravy Returns

    Jorge Castillo and Buster Olney discuss George Lombard Jr. immediately making his mark offensively and defensively for the New York Yankees, if the Yankees are the best team in the American League when Aaron Judge, Giancarlo Stanton and Cody Bellinger return, why the Tampa Bay Rays remain underrated, how Freddy Peralta hashed things out between Francisco Lindor and Juan Soto, and why the Mets put out feelers on Lindor at the trade deadline. Then, Karl Ravech returns to the pod to talk about the mystery of the Seattle Mariners, his top three teams in MLB, Buster’s interesting arm comparison for Lombard Jr., and Alex Cora finding peace after Boston. 0:00 Welcome 0:42 Jorge Castillo 1:30 Yankees George Lombard Jr. makes immediate impact 4:34 Lombard Jr. makes Yankees strong up the middle 7:55 Still waiting on Aaron Judge’s return 9:50 Higher ceiling: Yankees or Rays? 11:19 Juan Soto and Francisco Lindor’s frosty relationship 16:03 Did the Mets try to trade Lindor? 18:13 Karl Ravech 18:23 Mariners remain a mystery 21:48 Ravy’s top-3 teams in baseball 22:42 Are the Yankees a sleeping giant? 25:25 Buster compare Lombard Jr. to Dan Marino 29:33 Lombard Jr. could be a superstar 31:49 Alex Cora on life after the Red Sox EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS Follow The Baseball Tonight Podcast on… YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHeL6O-A-ASmSMwbSCFvPKEq1Cslo_lrw Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5FG6xCcd338SgZjZ9urHRI Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/baseball-tonight-with-buster-olney/id137699414 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  3. 6 days ago

    Comeback?: Rich Hill on the Red Hot Red Sox; Catching Concerns for the Dodgers?

    21-year MLB veteran Rich Hill joins Buster Olney to discuss not closing the door on a potential comeback, the roaring-hot Boston Red Sox, the difference veteran pitching is making in Boston, how the Red Sox have changed their offensive approach, and Caleb Durbin’s bat matching his glove. Then, they talk about the Dodgers snapping their seven-game losing streak, questions about Los Angeles’ catchers and bullpen, Shohei Ohtani, and how adding Chase Utley to the front office is making the team even better. Later, Buster answers your questions during Bleacher Tweets. 0:00 Welcome 3:05 Rich Hill joins 3:52 Potential comeback? 5:31 Red Sox turnaround the greatest ever? 6:51 How Boston righted its offense 8:52 Veteran pitching makes a huge difference 10:42 Caleb Durbin’s bat matching his glove 13:39 Dodgers snap seven-game losing streak 16:16 Biggest questions facing Dodgers 19:48 Shohei Ohtani playing catch 21:30 Dodger front office additions improving team 28:24 Bleacher Tweets EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS Follow The Baseball Tonight Podcast on… YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHeL6O-A-ASmSMwbSCFvPKEq1Cslo_lrw Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5FG6xCcd338SgZjZ9urHRI Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/baseball-tonight-with-buster-olney/id137699414 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  4. 7 Aug

    Tarik Skubal's first Dodgers start, teams LA should be most afraid of, Red Sox keep winning after a wild game

    Tarik Skubal made his first Dodgers start, a loss to the Cubs. Jesse Rogers joins to give his first impressions while also breaking down the White Sox moves at the deadline, Boston's insane win-streak, and George Lombard's impressive debut with the Yankees. Hembo then hops on to give his top teams the Dodgers should be most afraid of. He also tells us why the Padres Big 3 are suddenly clicking, gives perspective on Luis Arraez's impact this season, and how Jeremy Pena is keeping the Astros afloat. We finish with Sarah Langs and a special Orioles-themed Bleacher Tweets. 0:00 Welcome 0:24 Red Sox-White Sox wild game 1:59 Cubs walk-off in extras 3:15 Tarik Skubal's first Dodgers start 8:09 Dodgers more beatable than last year? 9:18 Phillies are Dodgers biggest threat 10:39 Pete Crow-Armstrong is NL MVP favorite 11:50 White Sox Trade Deadline moves 13:10 The key to the Red Sox winning streak 18:06 George Lombard Jr.'s impressive Yankees debut 21:11 Top threats to the Dodgers with Hembo 27:06 Why the Dodgers are still the favorites to win it all 30:09 The Padres Big 3 are finally hitting 33:47 Luis Arraez has returned to All-Star form 38:59 Jeremy Pena has the Astros atop the AL West 41:39 Sarah Langs plays the numbers game 43:01 Bleacher Tweets - Orioles edition Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  5. 4 Aug

    Biggest Winners & Losers of MLB Trade Deadline

    Buster Olney, Jeff Passan and Tim Kurkjian react to the 2026 MLB Trade Deadline, grading all 30 teams’ moves at the deadline. It’s a baseball extravaganza crossover event with The Baseball Tonight Podcast and Sources Tell Jeff Passan. The guys discuss Tarik Skubal to the Los Angeles Dodgers, Adley Rutschman to the Boston Red Sox, Freddy Peralta to the Tampa Bay Rays, Luis Arraez to the Philadelphia Phillies, Luis Garcia Jr. to the New York Yankees and more. Plus, Alden Gonzalez, Jorge Castillo, Jesse Rogers and Kiley McDaniel join to deliver their grades. Later, Chicago Cubs GM Jed Hoyer stops by to talk about his team’s strategy at the deadline. 0:00 Welcome 2:29 Dodgers acquire Tarik Skubal 4:50 Red Sox acquire Adley Rutschman 7:16 Los Angeles Dodgers 9:44 Los Angeles Angels 12:28 Arizona Diamondbacks 15:27 San Diego Padres 16:55 Colorado Rockies 17:24 San Francisco Giants 17:45 Seattle Mariners 19:31 Texas Rangers 23:37 Sacramento Athletics 24:42 Chicago Cubs 26:30 Milwaukee Brewers 28:18 St. Louis Cardinals 29:45 Pittsburgh Pirates 31:18 Chicago Cubs GM Jed Hoyer 38:10 Cincinnati Reds 40:23 Cleveland Guardians 44:20 Chicago White Sox 46:58 New York Yankees 48:30 New York Mets 50:46 Minnesota Twins 52:24 Kansas City Royals 52:52 Detroit Tigers 54:25 Houston Astros 56:42 Philadelphia Phillies 58:01 Miami Marlins 58:34 Washington Nationals 59:22 Atlanta Braves 1:00:14 Boston Red Sox 1:02:15 Baltimore Orioles 1:03:55 Tampa Bay Rays 1:05:57 Toronto Blue Jays 1:06:34 Big-time prospects on the move Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  6. 3 Aug

    Insurance Policy: Tarik Skubal is a Dodger; Mere Hours Left Until the Trade Deadline

    David Schoenfield and Buster discuss the Detroit Tigers trading Tarik Skubal to the Los Angeles Dodgers. Is this move really bad for baseball? Or is this about a team looking for immortality? Plus, the Tampa Bay Rays solidify their rotation by trading for Freddy Peralta from the New York Mets. The New York Yankees get a bat, securing Luis García Jr. from the Washington Nationals. The White Sox make a move for Luis Castillo in their bid to win the AL Central. And which team does Buster owe an apology? 0:00 Welcome 0:10 David Schoenfield joins 0:46 Los Angeles Dodgers land Tarik Skubal 10:41 Freddy Peralta to the Rays 12:15 Luis García Jr. to the Yankees 14:58 Luis Castillo to the White Sox 16:38 Buster apologies to the Astros EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS Follow The Baseball Tonight Podcast on… YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHeL6O-A-ASmSMwbSCFvPKEq1Cslo_lrw Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5FG6xCcd338SgZjZ9urHRI Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/baseball-tonight-with-buster-olney/id137699414 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  7. 31 Jul

    Terrible Eater: Why MLB Would Love Tarik Skubal on the Dodgers; Michael Kay on the Yankees' Deadline Triage

    Alden Gonzalez joins Buster Olney to discuss Hunter Greene’s name being floated on the trade market, the abundance of starting pitching available, the real reason the Los Angeles Dodgers would want Tarik Skubal, why MLB would love Skubal on the Dodgers, the Angels finally realizing they’re not close, and the Washington Nationals looking to extend Foster Griffin. Then, the voice of the New York Yankees Michael Kay stops by to discuss stirring his tea with the arm of his glasses, his food peculiarities, Yankees’ triage trade deadline strategy, the need for a right-handed catcher and a swing-and-miss reliever, why New York would be loathe to trade top prospect George Lombard Jr., and the Yankees’ rotation mowing down opposing hitters. Next, Sarah Langs plays The Numbers Game. Later, Buster answers your questions during Bleacher Tweets. 0:00 Welcome 3:54 Alden Gonzalez joins the show 4:32 Reds Hunter Green on trade block 9:07 Starting pitching will be an available  10:20 All eyes are on Tarik Skubal 19:00 MLB secretly rooting for Skubal to the Dodgers 21:48 Foster Griffin talking contract extension with Nationals 23:22 Angels listening on players more this year 26:40 Michael Kay joins the show 27:13 Michael used the arm of his glasses to stir his tea 29:06 Michael’s terrible eating habits 30:56 Where are the best chicken tenders? 31:29 How the Yankees should approach the deadline? 34:42 Don’t trade George Lombard Jr. 36:05 Yankees can make the World Series right now 39:00 Rating Michael Kay’s weirdness 40:10 Sarah Langs plays The Numbers Game 41:17 Bleacher Tweets EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS Follow The Baseball Tonight Podcast on… YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHeL6O-A-ASmSMwbSCFvPKEq1Cslo_lrw Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5FG6xCcd338SgZjZ9urHRI Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/baseball-tonight-with-buster-olney/id137699414 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  8. 29 Jul

    Confront: Trade Deadline All the Time; Diamondbacks Manager Torey Lovullo Joins

    Hembo and Buster discuss the latest on Tarik Skubal and Mason Miller ahead of the MLB trade deadline. Plus, what in the world should the Mariners do at the trade deadline? Then, they discuss the Nationals’ lineup historic turnaround, how Yordan Álvarez is practically perfect in every way, the Blue Jays lineup falling off a cliff, and Pete Crow-Armstrong flipping a swing-decision switch few players ever have. Then, Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo stops by to talk about the Snakes’ sneaky turnaround. Later, Buster answers your questions during Bleacher Tweets. 0:00 Welcome 3:20 Hembo joins 4:52 Latest on Tairk Skubal 9:31 Latest on Mason Miller 14:05 Will the Mariners make a move at the deadline 17:47 Nationals’ lineup historic turnaround 20:36 Blue Jays offense falling off a cliff 22:22 Pete Crow-Armstrong making better swing decisions 26:48 Yordan Álvarez is perfect 30:55 Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo joins 42:58 Bleacher Tweets EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS Follow The Baseball Tonight Podcast on… YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHeL6O-A-ASmSMwbSCFvPKEq1Cslo_lrw Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5FG6xCcd338SgZjZ9urHRI Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/baseball-tonight-with-buster-olney/id137699414 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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