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

Baseball Tonight with Buster Olney ESPN

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    • 3.7 • 176 Ratings

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

    Feat of Physics

    Feat of Physics

    Buster, Karl Ravech, Eduardo Pérez and David Cone pile in the Clown Car to discuss presenting Freddie Freeman with custom cleats, Miguel Rojas coaching up Mookie Betts, and King Coney’s plea for cooperation in handling pitching injuries. Next, Sarah Langs has numbers for the Astros, Shōta Imanaga and Garrett Crochet. Then, David Schoenfield on the Brewers’ exciting start, Jackson Holliday’s first hit, if the White Sox could be historically bad, Spencer Strider needing Tommy John, Houston’s big problems, and ugliness from the Mariners. Plus, Buster’s interview with the switcharoo fan on Sunday Night Baseball, and sound of Eduardo and Freddie.
    10:17 Clown Car with Eduardo, Karl, Coney
    20:30 Eduardo gives Freddie Freeman custom cleats
    21:49 Sarah Langs
    30:49 David Schoenfield
    44:41 Buster interview the switcharoo fan on SNB
    47:12 #BleacherTweets
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    • 59 min
    Cool Club

    Cool Club

    Karl Ravech and Buster discuss Dodgers-Padres on Sunday Night Baseball, the Padres’ starting pitching, Shohei Ohtani’s translator Ippei Mizuhara facing federal charges, the excitement around Jackson Holliday’s major league debut and the Royals taking it to the Astros. Then, Todd Random has thoughts on the Red Sox honoring the 2004 team, the latest Beyond the Ballpark entry and the weekly quiz. Later, Sarah Langs on Josh and Bo Naylor hitting home runs in the same game, and Tyler Glasnow’s 14 K outing.
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    • 47 min
    Ludicrously Juvenile

    Ludicrously Juvenile

    Buster leads off the podcast with the news of No. 1 MLB prospect Jackson Holliday getting called up to The Show. Then, Buster shares his thoughts on the pitching crisis facing MLB. Then, Hembo goes deep on the league’s pitching woes. Plus, his thoughts on Anthony Volpe’s hot start, José Altuve’s pursuit of 3,000 hits and Stephen Strasburg’s legacy. Later, is Tim Kurkjian buying or selling Yankees, Guardians and Marlins?
    11:17 Buster on pitching injuries
    17:31 Hembo
    35:56 Tim Kurkjian
    49:45 #BleacherTweets
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    • 1 hr 3 min
    Clown Walk

    Clown Walk

    Eduardo Pérez about Ronel Blanco's second straight sensational outing, the Astros’ bullpen bouncing back and major injury news across the league. Then, Sarah Langs on Garrett Crochet, the Braves sweeping the Diamondbacks, and mediating Buster’s fantasy baseball disputes. Later, Jorge Castillo talks about the latest on Gerrit Cole’s return, the MLBPA blaming the pitch clock for injuries, the Yankees’ hot start, the Mets living their worst case scenario and a rocky transition for Shohei Ohtani. 
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    10:09 Clown Car w/ Eduardo Pérez
    22:03 Sarah Langs
    30:32 Jorge Castillo
    51:07 #BleacherTweets
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    • 1 hr 5 min
    The Ballpark and Beyond

    The Ballpark and Beyond

    Buster leads off the podcast with his top-five teams in baseball through the first week of the season. Then, Karl Ravech discusses the Rangers-Astros rivalry renewing this weekend, Josh Jung’s injury, Josh Hader’s rocky start, Shohei Ohtani’s first Dodger home run, the Red Sox’s surprising start and the A’s moving to Sacramento. Then, Todd Radom returns with the first installment of his weekly feature and the quiz — including a special guest. Later, Sarah Langs on Kyle Higashioka, and the last time the Astros were on the wrong end of a no-hitter.
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    0:00 Buster's Top Five Teams
    5:47 Karl Ravech
    27:54 Todd Radom
    40:11 Sarah Langs
    48:44 #BleacherTweets
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    • 58 min
    The Most Fun Clubhouse in Baseball

    The Most Fun Clubhouse in Baseball

    Hembo and Buster discuss Ronel Blanco’s no-hitter, the Blue Jays’ lineup looking thin, the Pirates' improved lineup, if the Red Sox could have a top rotation in the AL, Bobby Witt Jr. and Shōta Imanaga. Then, Orioles pitcher Grayson Rodriguez talks about what he's learned from Corbin Burnes, his devastating changeup, the vibes in Baltimore and the G-Rod roll. Later, Los Angeles Dodgers organist Dieter Ruehle stops by to share a slice of his life on the keys at Dodgers Stadium.
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    10:06 Hembo
    27:52 Grayson Rodriguez
    39:52 Dieter Ruehle
    53:59 #BleacherTweets
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    • 1 hr 7 min

Customer Reviews

3.7 out of 5
176 Ratings

176 Ratings

Shaun_LB ,

Best year yet

If you love baseball, then this is your podcast. Buster Olney is a legend and he brings a little bit of baseball magic into your life, every single day.

Northern monkey 1982 ,

Must listen for MLB fans

Essential listening for daily news. Great range of topics covered and good mix of guests to get range of views and inputs.

Gareth_S ,

Interesting and fun

Interesting and fun

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