Baseball Tonight with Buster Olney

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

  1. 19h ago

    Responded: Rays Walk-Off Brewers in 12 Innings to Save Their Season; Dodgers Manager Dave Roberts Joins

    Buster Olney is joined by Eduardo Pérez and Jessica Mendoza from the Tropicana Field radio booth to recap the Tampa Bay Rays 4-3 walk-off win over the Milwaukee Brewers in Game 4 of the World Series. They discuss the Rays finally hitting back, when the Brewers began to unravel, both teams’ pitching situations heading into Game 5, and at what point will the Brewers start feeling pressure. Then, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts stops by to talk about what he noticed when playing against the Brewers, he and Pat Murphy going way back, how the league will learn from Milwaukee, and the importance of positive clubhouse culture in making it to a World Series. 0:00 Welcome 0:03 Tampa Bay Rays walk-off Milwaukee Brewers 0:30 Eduardo Pérez & Jessica Mendoza join 1:00 Rays finally responded 2:15 Shane Drohan unable to get outs 3:05 Joey Ortiz’s error 4:25 Sorting out Rays’ Game 5 pitching 5:23 Sorting out Brewers’ Game 5 pitching 8:50 When do the Brewers start feeling pressure?  10:30 Dodgers manager Dave Roberts joins 10:58 Our guys were hungry, Brewers were starving 13:28 Brewers hitting starters 15:29 Roberts and Pat Murphy go way back 18:24 What will the league learn from Milwaukee? 20:54 Positive clubhouse culture 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

  2. 1d ago

    Big Inning: Brewers Dominate Rays, Take 3-0 World Series Lead

    Buster Olney recaps the Milwaukee Brewers' Game 3 win over the Tampa Bay Rays in the World Series. Then, Boog Sciambi and Eduardo Pérez join Buster in the radio booth at Tropicana Field to discuss the Brewers being on the verge of the team’s first World Series title, the eight-run fifth inning, Milwaukee dominating the Rays’ starting pitching, and if the series will end in a sweep. Then, Giants manager Tony Vitello stops by to talk about recruiting Aaron Ashby, the Brewers’ true team offense, Cooper Pratt and Junior Caminero. Later, Todd Radom stops by to breakdown the World Series participants’ logos. 0:00 Welcome 0:21 Recap: Brewers beat Rays, lead series 3-0 4:17 Boog Sciambi & Eduardo Pérez join from The Trop 4:26 Brewers dominate Game 3 5:15 Milwaukee’s 8-run 5th inning 6:32 Brewers dominating star starting pitchers 8:40 William Contreras in his bag 9:39 Brandon Woodruff makes appearance 11:32 Will the Brewers sweep the Rays? 13:02 Giants manager Tony Vitello joins 14:52 Recruiting Aaron Ashby 18:20 Brewers true team offense 20:32 Cooper Pratt’s game-winning hit in Game 2 22:09 Junior Caminero’s leadership 24:48 Managing against Pat Murphy 26:40 Managing against Kevin Cash 29:08 Todd Radom on the Brewers & Rays logos 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. 3d ago

    Ridiculous Again: Brewers Are Two Wins Away From First World Series Title

    Buster Olney recaps the Milwaukee Brewers Game 2 win over the Tampa Bay Rays in the World Series. Then, Boog Sciambi and Jessica Mendoza join Buster in the radio booth at American Family Field to discuss another Brewers comeback win, Pat Murphy deftly managing his bullpen, Sal Frelick and Cooper Pratt’s heroics, and Freddy Peralta facing his old team. Later, Buster answers your questions during Bleacher Tweets. 0:00 Welcome 0:25 Buster with Sal Frelick postgame on the field 1:54 Recap: Brewers beat Rays to take 2-0 World Series lead 7:46 Boog Sciambi & Jessica Mendoza join 8:09 Pat Murphy sticks with Aaron Ashby 11:00 Brewers grinding out at-bat to fuel comeback 13:24 Sal Frelick hits game-tying home run 15:47 Cooper Pratt is the Game 2 hero 16:30 Freddy Peralta facing former team in Game 3 18:28 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. 4d ago

    Their Brand: Brewers Beat Rays in Dramatic World Series Game 1

    Buster Olney recaps the Milwaukee Brewers Game 1 win over the Tampa Bay Rays in the World Series. Boog Sciambi and Eduardo Pérez join Buster in the radio booth at American Family Field to discuss the dramatic end to Game 1, the differences in bullpens, the top of the Brewers’ lineup, Christian Yelich’s triple and Jacob Misiorowski pitching five innings. Then, Detroit Tigers manager AJ Hinch joins Buster to scout the Rays and Brewers, talking about what it’s like to manage against Pat Murphy and Kevin Cash, and handling pressure in the World Series. Later, Buster answers your questions during Bleacher Tweets. 0:00 Welcome 0:32 Recap: Brewers beat Rays, take 1-0 series lead 3:39 Boog Sciambi & Eduardo Pérez from American Family Field 3:48 Dramatic ending to Game 1 5:41 Huge difference in the bullpens 6:23 Brewers Aaron Ashby continues dominance 7:15 Rays Steven Matz issues 3 walks 8:20 Top of Milwaukee’s lineup delivered 9:31 William Contreras takes advantage of Rays base running 12:23 Christian Yelich triples in first WS AB 13:28 AmFam was rocking 11:06 Jacob Misiorowski’s 5-inning start 14:35 Detroit Tigers manager AJ Hinch joins 15:29 Managing against Rays Kevin Cash 16:22 Managing against Brewers Pat Murphy 20:45 Chandler Simpson is a headache 23:32 Rays starting rotation in the World Series 26:55 Junior Caminero’s start power 28:47 Handling World Series pressure 31:43 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

  5. 5d ago

    2026 World Series Preview: Milwaukee Brewers vs. Tampa Bay Rays

    WORLD SERIES RECAPS UP THE MORNING AFTER GAMES Buster Olney previews the 2026 World Series between the Milwaukee Brewers and Tampa Bay Rays. Brewers broadcaster Jeff Levering and Rays play-by-play voice Andy Freed join Buster to discuss their pennant-clinching calls, keys to the World Series, Jacob Misiorowski vs. Junior Caminero, their late-broadcast partners Bob Uecker and Dave Wills, World Series fever gripping Milwaukee and Tampa Bay, and the similarities between Brewers manager Pat Murphy and Rays manager Kevin Cash. Then, Sarah Langs plays The Numbers Game. Later, Hembo stops by to talk about salary cap architect Hal Steinbrenner and the latest on the MLB labor negotiations, the most impressive thing about Rays’ run, if there is reason to worry ahead of Misiorowski’s Game 1 start, the differing pitching strategy between the teams, home field advantages, and World Series predictions. 0:00 Welcome 1:10 Brewers broadcaster Jeff Levering & Rays broadcaster Andy Freed 1:31 Calling a team on a World Series run 6:20 World Series key for Milwaukee 7:59 World Series key for Tampa Bay 10:40 Jacob Misiorowski vs. Junior Caminero 12:37 Freed remembers longtime Rays announcer Dave Wills 15:53 Levering remembers Hall of Famer Bob Uecker 19:40 World Series fever in Milwaukee, Tampa Bay 23:52 Brewers manager Pat Murphy is a character 25:09 Rays manager Kevin Cash is Tampa Bay man 28:36 Sarah Langs plays The Numbers Game 30:19 Hembo joins 31:52 Latest on MLB labor talks 36:12 Most impressive thing about Rays run 39:03 Jacob Misiorowski in Game 1 41:27 Pitching strategies 43:46 Historically good home teams 45:59 Brewers, Rays economically efficient 48:35 World Series predictions 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

  6. Oct 20

    Above Sea Level: Rays Beat Guardians, Advance to World Series to Face Brewers

    WORLD SERIES PREVIEW COMING THURSDAY (10/22) NEW EPISODE AFTER EVERY WORLD SERIES GAME Jesse Rogers is at Tropicana Field, chatting with Buster after the Tampa Bay Rays defeated the Cleveland Guardians in the ALCS, advancing to the World Series. They discuss Junior Caminero’s moment, Yandy Diaz’s leadership, another appearance from Fastball Freddy Peralta, keys to a Rays-Milwaukee Brewers World Series, and what to make of the New York Yankees’ announcement that Aaron Boone is returning. Later, Buster answers your questions during Bleacher Tweets. 0:00 Welcome 0:20 Recap: Rays beat Guardians, advance to World Series 6:07 Jesse Rogers joins from The Trop 7:43 Junior Caminero’s moment 8:38 Yandy Diaz’s coup de grâce 9:26 Freddy Peralta wins ALCS MVP 10:46 Key moment: Richie Palacios at-bat 11:56 Chandler Simpson creates chaos 13:17 Cleveland Guardians’ season is over 15:36 Keys to Rays-Brewers World Series 19:18 Will Freddy Peralta pitch in Milwaukee? 21:11 Aaron Boone back as New York Yankees manager 22:11 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

  7. Oct 19

    Gawking: The Tampa Bay Rays are One Win Away from the World Series

    Eduardo Pérez is wheeling his one-man clown car around Progressive Field when joining Buster Olney to discuss the Tampa Bay Rays 3-1 win over the Cleveland Guardians in Game 5 of the ALCS. They discuss how Drew Rasmussen controlled the strike zone with three different fastballs, Yandy Diaz and Jonathan Aranda stepping up, Junior Caminero looking eager and overwhelmed, Taylor Walls’ defense, if baseball will be played in Cleveland again in 2026, whether the week off for the Milwaukee Brewers will help or hurt them before the World Series, and the conversations that will be had between Shohei Ohtani and the Los Angeles Dodgers. Later, Buster answers your questions during Bleacher Tweets. 0:00 Welcome 0:30 Recap: Rays beat Guardians, lead ALCS 3-2 4:16 Eduardo Pérez joins 4:30 Drew Rasmussen dominates 7:30 Rasmussen’s three effective fastballs 10:34 Top of the Rays lineup 12:44 Junior Caminero 15:03 Taylor Walls’ defensive inspiration  18:43 Guardians ALCS Game 6 outlook 20:14 Brewers are off for almost a week 22:03 Could Shohei Ohtani move to the bullpen? 24:31 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. Oct 16

    A** Kicked: Brewers Sweep Dodgers, Advance to World Series; Guardians Take 2-1 ALCS Lead

    David Vassegh and Buster Olney convene following the Milwaukee Brewers sweep of the Los Angeles Dodgers in the NLCS to punch their ticket to the World Series. The guys discuss the Brewers thoroughly drumming the Dodgers, Milwaukee’s vicious bullpen, a tough offseason awaiting Los Angeles. Then, Eduardo Pérez is one man clown car on the streets of Cleveland as he meets Guardians fan who has a message for Buster. Plus, he talks about the Guardians taking a 2-1 lead over the Tampa Bay Rays in the ALCS after a 3-1 Game 3 victory. Petey Halpin’s big home run and bat flip, Gavin Williams with another stellar start, potential bad weather for Game 4, pressure on the Rays, and José Ramírez’s confidence. Later, Sarah Langs plays The Numbers Game. 0:00 Welcome 0:47 Recap: Brewers beat Dodgers, advance to World Series 4:32 Recap: Guardians beat Rays, lead ALCS 2-1 6:11 David Vassegh joins 6:37 Dodgers dynasty is over 7:54 Buster: They got their a** kicked 8:55 Dodgers emotionally, physically drained 10:29 Brewers bullpen is vicious 11:47 Tough offseason decisions await 13:52 Questions facing Shohei Ohtani 17:05 Labor talks loom 18:30 Will Tarik Skubal stay in L.A.? 19:09 Eduardo Pérez is a one man clown car 20:08 Petey Halpin’s big home run  21:23 Pete Halpin’s bat flip 22:24 Gavin Williams doesn’t mess around 23:52 Guardians bullpen is a force 25:00 Potential bad weather for Game 4 26:02 ALCS Game 4 preview 26:59 Pressure is on the Rays 28:18 José Ramírez’s confidence 32:01 Sarah Langs plays The Numbers Game 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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