Baseball Tonight with Buster Olney

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

  1. 6h ago

    Dining Room: Brewers-Dodgers NLCS Game 2 Recap, Guardians-Rays ALCS Game 1 Recap

    Tim Kurkjian and Buster Olney chat after the Milwaukee Brewers’ 7-4 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers to take a 2-0 series lead in the NLCS. They discuss the Brewers’ bullpen dominating, knocking Yoshinobu Yamamoto out of the game early, William Contreras coming up big, and if they would bench Shohei Ohtani. Then, Buster and Jesse Rogers are in The Trop press box following the Cleveland Guardians’ surprising 7-3 win over the Tampa Bay Rays to take a 1-0 series lead in the ALCS. They get into José Ramírez’s continuing tear, the Guardians finding a home run ball, Cleveland’s trade deadline acquisitions making an impact, and whether ALCS Game 2 is a must-win for the Rays. 0:00 Welcome 0:24 Recap: Brewers beat Dodgers 4:30 Recap: Guardians beat Rays 5:54 Tim Kurkjian joins 6:20 Brewers take 2-0 NLCS lead 7:10 Milwaukee bullpen is nails 10:32 Jake Bauers’ 12 pitch AB vs Yoshinobu Yamamoto 15:03 William Contreras comes up big 15:44 Kurkjian thinks it can still go 7 games 17:35 Would you bench Shohei Ohtani? 20:36 Jesse Rogers & Buster at The Trop 21:02 Guardians surprise Rays, take 1-0 ALCS lead 22:48 José Ramírez continues tear 23:49 Cleveland’s bullpen, diversifying offense 26:00 ALCS Game 2 preview: Parker Messick vs. Freddy Peralta 27:25 Guardians’ trade deadline additions 28:22 Junior Caminero OK after collision 29:46 Must win for the Rays? 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

    Lounge Chairs: Brewers Take 1-0 NLCS Lead on Dodgers; ALCS Preview

    David Schoenfield and Buster Olney convene following the Milwaukee Brewers taking a 1-0 lead in the NLDS after beating the Los Angeles Dodgers 2-1. They discuss Brice Turang’s early home run, a mediocre day from Jacob Misiorowski, the Dodgers failing to hit with runners in scoring position, the ALCS between the Tampa Bay Rays and Cleveland Guardians, Cleveland lining up its pitching, and Junior Caminero being the key to the whole series. Then, Paul “Hembo” Hembekides stops by to talk about the Guardians taking down the Chicago White Sox in Game 5 of the ALDS, José Ramírez powering the Guardians, the Rays’ home field advantage, and ALCS and NLCS predictions. 0:00 Welcome 0:31 Recap: Brewers beat Dodgers 2-1 3:29 David Schoenfield joins the show 3:41 Brewers 1-0 lead over Dodgers 4:30 Brice Turang’s early home run 5:20 Jacob Misiorowski’s mediocre day 7:05 Brewers depth shined 10:33 Dodgers offensive struggles 14:47 Tampa Bay Rays-Cleveland Guardians ALCS preview 16:55 Guardians lining up pitching 19:29 Ties between Rays-Guardians 20:41 Junior Caminero is the ALCS key player 21:53 Hembo joins 22:33 Guardians defeat White Sox in ALDS 25:26 Rays are well-rested for Guardians 27:00 José Ramírez powered Guardians 28:20 Rays home field advantage  30:47 Brewers-Dodgers are best teams in baseball 33:51 Brewers-Dodgers 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

  3. 4d ago

    Three Pages: Guardians Force Game 5; NLCS Preview; MLB's Big Proposal

    Jesse Rogers joins Buster Olney from Rate Park following the Cleveland Guardians’ Game 4 win over the Chicago White Sox, forcing Game 5 in the ALDS. The guys discuss the 15 combined pitchers used in Game 4, another huge night from José Ramírez, and the White Sox on the ropes after starting the series 2-0. Then, Alden Gonzalez stops by after watching Brewers-Padres in San Diego. They talk about the Padres falling short again, the Los Angeles Dodgers facing the Milwaukee Brewers in the NLCS, what’s next for the New York Yankees, and the radical changes proposed by MLB as labor discussions continue with the players. Later, Sarah Langs plays The Numbers Game. Finally, Buster answers your questions during Bleacher Tweets. 0:00 Welcome 0:29 Guardians beat White Sox, force ALDS Game 5 4:07 Jesse Rogers joins 4:37 Guardians come back 0-2 5:20 15 combined pitchers used 7:02 18th and final game between these teams 9:00 White Sox will need pitching answers 10:00 José Ramírez with another huge night 11:01 White Sox now on the ropes 12:03 Winner advances to play Rays in ALCS 13:08 Alden Gonzalez joins 13:26 Brewers beat Padres in tight NLDS 15:10 Padres fall short again 20:41 Dodgers-Brewers NLCS preview 26:27 Yankees swept by Rays, what’s next for New York? 31:09 MLB proposes 154-game regular season 36:19 Sarah Langs plays The Numbers Game 38:53 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. 5d ago

    Consequential Day: Dodgers, Brewers, Rays Punch Tickets to LCS; Guardians-White Sox Go to Game 4

    Jessica Mendoza joins Buster Olney following the Los Angeles Dodgers eliminating the Atlanta Braves in Game 4 of the NLDS. They discuss Andy Pages’ critical hit, the Dodger bullpen passing its first test, the potential NLCS starting rotation, Shohei Ohtani’s struggles, and the Braves’ 2026 season. Then, Jesse Rogers joins from Rate Field to talk about the Cleveland Guardians beating the Chicago White Sox in Game 3 of the ALDS. They get into the atmosphere at the ballpark, José Ramírez tearing it up, Jo Adell sparking the team, and a lookahead to Game 4. Later, Buster answers your questions during Bleacher Tweets.  0:00 Welcome 0:33 Brewers advance to NLCS 1:02 Dodgers advance to NLCS 1:58 Rays advance to ALCS 4:47 Guardians force ALDS Game 4 5:30 Jessica Mendoza joins 5:48 Dodgers defeat Braves in NLDS 6:35 Andy Pages pivotal hit 8:05 Dodgers bullpen looked good 9:08 Yoshinobu Yamamoto ultimate foxhole guy 10:44 Potential Dodgers NLCS rotation 12:26 Shohei Ohtani struggles 13:14 Successful season for the Braves? 14:15 Jesse Rogers joins 14:52 Guardians beat White Sox 16:02 Tough day for White Sox bullpen 17:13 José Ramírez tore it up 18:22 Jo Adell sparked the Guardians rally 19:58 Cade Smith pitches two innings 21:46 Guardians-White Sox ALDS Game 4 preview 17:58 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

  5. 6d ago

    T-Shirt Magic: Dodgers, White Sox, Brewers Look to Close Series; White Sox GM Chris Getz

    David Vassegh and Buster Olney discuss the Los Angeles Dodgers securing a 2-1 NLDS lead over the Atlanta Braves, October Kiké Hernández’s magic t-shirt, why Yoshinobu Yamamoto is the most trustworthy player on the Dodger roster, Freddie Freeman’s postseason return to Atlanta, Shohei Ohtani not looking right, and the pressure on Ronald Acuña Jr. Then, White Sox GM Chris Getz stops by to talk about leaning on the bullpen, manager Will Venable thriving, and the sensational Munetaka Murakami. Later, Buster answers your questions during Bleacher Tweets. 0:00 Welcome 0:26 Padres beat Brewers 4-3 3:14 Dodgers beat Braves, 3-1 5:23 David Vassegh joins 5:40 Kiké Hernández’s magic t-shirt 9:52 Origins of October Kiké 11:56 Yoshinobu Yamamoto in command 14:21 Freddie Freeman’s postseason return to Atlanta 15:30 Shohei Ohtani doesn’t look right 19:04 Pressure on Ronald Acuńa Jr. 20:47 White Sox GM Chris Getz joins 22:47 Leaning on the bullpen 24:49 Non-existent starting pitching 27:47 Will Venable thriving 30:18 Who is the unofficial mascot? 33:03 Munetaka Murakami is a sensation 36:34 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

  6. Oct 6

    Pandemonium: Rays, White Sox Up 2-0; Yankees Defensive Implosion; Will the Dodgers Win Another Game?

    Tim Kurkjian joins Buster Olney from Tropicana Field to discuss the Tampa Bay Rays taking advantage of a disastrous defensive performance from the New York Yankees to secure a 2-0 series lead in the ALDS. Then, the guys get into the Chicago White Sox’s fourth straight win and a 2-0 series lead against the Cleveland Guardians. Later, Jesse Rogers stops by to talk about Jackson Chourio’s walk-off hit against the San Diego Padres, the Milwaukee Brewers roughing up Mason Miller, if the Padres can get back into the NLDS, if the Los Angeles Dodgers will win another postseason game, the Atlanta Braves starting Chris Sale against Yoshinobu Yamato, and Shohei Ohtani not playing at 100%. 0:00 Welcome 0:47 White Sox-Guardians recap 1:43 Rays-Yankees recap 4:52 Tim Kurkjian joins the show 5:10 Rays beat Yankees 5-2 6:30 Yankees' defensive issues 8:54 Yankees game 3 adjustments 11:29 Max Fried to start 12:07 White Sox beat Guardians 4-3 15:45 Jesse Rogers joins the show 16:00 Brewers on the verge of NLCS 16:30 Jackson Chourio’s walk-off 18:14 Mason Miller roughed up 22:05 Can the Padres get back in the NLDS? 24:10 Braves-Dodgers Game 3 24:30 Will the Dodgers win another playoff game? 25:41White Sox winning with regular starting rotation 26:49 Shohei Ohtani not 100% 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 5

    Better on the Road: Brewers Take Dramatic 2-0 Lead; Braves-Dodgers Tied Up; ALDS Game 2 Previews

    David Schoenfield and Buster Olney discuss a dramatic weekend in Milwaukee as the Brewers take a 2-0 series lead in the NLDS against the San Diego Padres after a Jackson Chourio walk-off and a Ty France home run that should’ve been. Plus, the Atlanta Braves bullpen game gamble pays off as they tie the series with the Los Angeles Dodgers, the White Sox are in a good spot against the Cleveland Guardians after taking a 1-0 lead in the ALDS, and which playoff team has the best home field advantage. Then, YES Network’s Michael Kay looks back on the Tampa Bay Rays’ Game 1 win over the New York Yankees, and ahead to Cam Schlittler taking the ball in Game 2. 0:00 Welcome 0:38 Brewers walk-off Padres, lead 2-0 4:02 David Schoenfield joins 4:33 Gary Sanchez set up Jackson Chourio 8:33 Ty France hits the roof, Padres robbed? 12:10 Braves beat Dodgers, tie series 1-1 16:53 Michael Harris II comes up big 18:32 White Sox lead Guardians 1-0 19:35 Best home field advantage in the playoffs? 24:55 Michael Kay joins 25:13 Rays beat Yankees, lead 1-0 25:33 Drew Rasmussen dominates 28:11 Aaron Judge left off ALDS roster 31:01 Cam Schlittler to start Game 2 32:51 No surprise the Rays are this good 34:59 Young players producing for Yankees 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 3

    Weight Class: Defining Questions and Players for the ALDS & NLDS

    Paul “Hembo” Hembekides and Buster Olney discuss the fallout from the Philadelphia Phillies losing to the Atlanta Braves in the Wild Card, including who will manage the team in 2027, if their window is closed, and whether Trea Turner should change positions. Then, the guys answer defining questions and identify the defining players in all four NLDS and ALDS series.  0:00 Welcome 0:46 Paul “Hembo” Hembekides joins 2:38 Is the Phillies window closed? 5:04 Should Trea Turner be moved to the OF? 6:48 NLDS & ALDS defining players, questions 7:18 Cleveland Guardians vs. Chicago White Sox 11:02 Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Atlanta Braves 15:25 Tampa Bay Rays vs. New York Yankees 19:23 Milwaukee Brewers vs. San Diego Padres 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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