Baseball Tonight with Buster Olney

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

2d ago

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
4d ago

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
6d ago

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
Jul 29

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
Jul 27

Did the Red Sox overpay for Curtis Mead?

Eric Hosmer and Buster Olney discuss how Hos has been through every trade deadline experience imaginable during his MLB career. Then, they talk about another electric afternoon from Brewers pitcher Jacob Misiorowski, Salvador Perez breaking George Brett’s home run record for the Kansas City Royals, the Red Sox and Nationals making the first big trade of the season, Yankees outfielder Cody Bellinger hitting the IL, and the Baseball Hall of Fame class of 2026 featuring Andruw Jones, Carlos Beltran and Jeff Kent. Later, Buster answers your questions during Bleacher Tweets. 0:00 Welcome 3:18 Eric Hosmer joins 3:41 Hosmer’s been through it all at the deadline 9:50 Another Jacob Misiorowski marvel 11:35 Salvador Perez is the HR king in Kansas City 14:01 First big trade of deadline season 16:17 Yankees Cody Bellinger to the IL 20:15 Andruw Jones, Carlos Beltran, Jeff Kent inducted into the HOF 23:09 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
Jul 24

Buster's latest intel on Mason Miller...

Milwaukee Brewers manager Pat Murphy joins Buster to discuss the magic of Jacob Misiorowksi, World Series aspirations, and what the team is looking for at the traded deadline. Then, Jorge Castillo stops by to talk about the drama with MLB changing pitch clock rules for batters this week because of José Caballero, if Tarik Skubal will stay or go in Detroit and Buster’s latest intel on Padres’ closer Mason Miller. Plus, the guys decide on the perfect traded deadline fits for the Braves, Phillies, Cubs, Mariners, Red Sox, Dodgers and Yankees. Next, Sarah Langs plays The Numbers Game. Later, Buster answers your questions during Bleacher Tweets. 0:00 Welcome 2:19 Brewers manager Pat Murphy joins 2:35 Jacob Misiorowski’s mindset 4:52 Misiorowski added 30 lbs in the offseason 6:18 Monitoring Misiorowski’s pitch count 7:46 Brewers goal is to win a World Series 10:20 Pat Murphy: “We have to overachieve” 12:16 Brewers looking toward the trade deadline 15:05 Jorge Castillo joins 16:03 MLB changes a rule because of Yankees’ José Caballero 23:26 Clock is ticking on Tigers and Tarik Skubal 29:58 Buster hearing Padres’ Mason Miller will be traded 35:28 Perfect Trade Deadline Fits for… 35:28 Atlanta Braves 36:48 Philadelphia Phillies 37:52 Chicago Cubs 38:39 Seattle Mariners 39:37 Boston Red Sox 41:02 Los Angeles Dodgers 45:29 New York Yankees 47:02 Sarah Langs plays The Numbers Game 49:28 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
Jul 22

In The Glut: Mason Miller to the Yankees?; Is PCA an All-Time Great CF?

David Schoenfield joins Buster Olney to discuss the Dodgers beating the Phillies on an unusual double play, the ideal landing spot for Mason Miller, the Tigers’ Tarik Skubal decision coming due, why it’s officially time for the Blue Jays (and the Astros) to sell, and if Pete Crow-Armstrong is gaining ground on Shohei Ohtani for NL MVP. Then, Hembo stops by to talk about the glut in the American League, the Dodgers looking locked in, a future MVP in the National League, the Red Sox getting power from third, if the White Sox can dream of a World Series, and a player in the NL West who could use a little love. Later, Buster answers your questions during Bleacher Tweets. 0:00 Welcome 2:28 David Schoenfield joins 3:58 Dodgers win on 5-4-6-2 double play 6:22 Mason Miller to the Yankees? Or Mariners? 10:45 Tigers’ decision on Tarik Skubal coming soon 16:07 Time for the Blue Jays to sell 20:00 Red Sox dramatic turnaround 22:53 Shohei Ohtani vs. Pete Crow Armstrong for NL MVP 28:52 Hembo joins 29:07 The glut in the American League 33:25 Dodgers are locked in 38:43 Nationals James Wood on the rise 40:43 Red Sox Caleb Durbin turning the corner 43:44 White Sox Colson Montgomery’s power 45:20 White Sox dreaming of a World Series 46:36 Rockies Hunter Goodman 49:22 Bleacher Tweets 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
Jul 20

Why the Red Sox are ruining the trade deadline and how Ohtani's grip on the MVP is slipping to Pete Crow-Armstrong

Jesse Rogers joins Buster Olney to discuss Boston's incredible 13-game win streak, turning them from sellers to buyers at the trade deadline. They also discuss why Shohei Ohtani's knee injury opens the door for Pete Crow-Armstrong to contend for the NL MVP race. Jesse takes us inside the White Sox war room with exclusive access as they made the No. 1 pick in the MLB Draft last week, and the reflect on the importance of Jorge Castillo's ESPN.com article about the lack of Latino representation in the MLBPA. 0:00 Top of the First 2:50 Welcome Jesse Rogers 4:30 Inside the White Sox war room making No. 1 pick 9:04 Lack of Latino representation in MLBPA 12:33 Red Sox 13-game winning streak 15:10 Ohtani's knee injury, PCA MVP? 16:52 What will the Tigers do with Tarik Skubal? 19:15 Buyers or Sellers: Blue Jays, Astros, Orioles? 21:17 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Buster Olney

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Alden Gonzalez

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Jorge Castillo

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Jesse Rogers

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Kiley McDaniel

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Jed Hoyer

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Michael Kay

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Sarah Langs

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Jesse Rogers

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Tim Kurkjian

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Mar 24

Pod Afficianodo

Talking baseball…. The WBC is awesome, thanks for covering it.
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Jun 22

Berry Jive & His Uptown Five

A fine podcasts to discuss the ins and outs around the league of Yankees. Sometimes there’s some Yankees discussion but there’s also Yankees talk. Wondering how the standings changed over the weekend? You’ll find out how that affects the Yankees. They get into discussions as varied Mets, and Red Sox but don’t worry, the Yankees analysis is right around the corner. Yankees Yankees Yankees. #Yankees
Fantastic pod

May 16

Kenworth78

Buster does an amazing job of keeping all of us baseball fans informed of everything going on in the big leagues. I love it when he has Hembo on and they nerd out over baseball.
Consistently excellent

Mar 30

Mysterious deleter

I got back into following baseball after a few years off last season and this podcast definitely helps and I never miss an episode. Very fun and insightful with a great variety of guests!