Baseball Tonight with Buster Olney

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Baseball Tonight with Buster Olney

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

  1. 1D AGO

    Ultimate Teammate: Juan Soto Out of Character; Mike Elias Faces the Music; Pete Crow-Armstrong the Next Superstar?

    Tim Kurkjian and Buster discuss Tim honoring his late brother Matt at Catholic University, if we'll look back at the last few days as the time that Juan Soto became a Met, Walker Buehler getting ejected and Aaron and Bret Boone exchanging lineup cards. Then Hembo stops by to talk about Juan Soto's passive approach at the plate, Mike Elias punting on pitching, the rise of Pete-Crowe Armstrong, the best closer in baseball, and Freddie Freeman somehow playing through an injury. CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS 9:01 Tim Kurkjian 25:59 Hembo 48:56 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    1 hr

  2. 3D AGO

    Jilted: Clown Car from the Booth; Juan Soto Returns to the Bronx; Brandon Hyde Out in Baltimore; Jose Alvarado Suspended 80 Games

    Buster, David Coney, Eduardo Perez and Karl Ravech parked the Clown Car in the broadcast booth at Yankee Stadium following Sunday Night Baseball. They discuss an exciting Subway Series, Juan Soto’s emotions in his return to the Bronx, the Yankees’ improved outfield defense, Pete Alonso’s preparation, the Orioles firing Brandon Hyde and Jose Alvarado letting his teammates down. Then, Roxy Bernstein and Doug Glanville talk to Yankees reliever Luke Weaver. Plus, Sarah Langs plays The Numbers Game with assists from the Giants’ Wilmer Flores and the Twins’ Ryan Jeffers. CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS 11:14 Clown Car 26:01 Luke Weaver w/ Roxy Bernstein & Doug Glanville 31:20 Sarah Langs 32:59 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    43 min

  3. 6D AGO

    Grown Man Conversation: Alternative History with Eric Hosmer; Ronald Acuña Jr. Plays Nice; Buster's Top 5

    Eric Hosmer and Buster discuss Hos returning to Kansas City to celebrate the 2015 World Series, what advice he’d give to Craig Breslow about tough conversations with players, Juan Soto’s return to the Bronx and Ronald Acuña Jr. making amends. Then, Darryl Strawberry shares what his reception was like after returning to Shea Stadium as a Dodger. Next, David Schoenfield talks about the Yankees-Mets rivalry returning to 2000-levels of animosity, the Dodgers fixing their issues, and their musings as to why pitchers are getting injured at a higher rate in the modern game. Later, Sarah Langs shares her essay on Aaron Judge. CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS 5:07 Eric Hosmer 26:06 Darryl Strawberry 26:56 David Schoenfield 41:29 Sarah Langs 42:56 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    54 min

  4. MAY 14

    Holy Bleep: Pete Rose Off the Permanently Ineligible List; Javier Baez is Back; How Do the Yankees Handle 3B?

    Hembo and Buster discuss Pete Rose and “Shoeless” Joe Jackson’s removal from the permanently ineligible list, the end (for now) of the Rafael Devers-to-first base drama, the Javier Baez renaissance and the Phillies gathering momentum. Then, Todd Radom shares his thoughts on Rose’s potential Hall of Fame induction. Plus, this week’s Ballpark & Beyond and the quiz. Later, Tim Kurkjian on whether he’s a believer in the Twins, how the Yankees handle third base after Oswaldo Cabrera’s injury, and his conversation with Pirates manager and Pittsburgh native Don Kelly. CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS 7:29 Hembo 27:52 Todd Radom 41:43 Tim Kurkjian 1:03:49 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    1h 14m

  5. MAY 12

    Generous Use of Gestures: Rockies & Pirates Fire Their Managers; Phillies Look GOOD; The Latest on Rafael Devers

    Buster, David Cone, Karl Ravech and Eduardo Perez discuss a big week for the Phillies, the Guardians lacking depth, the Rockies and Pirates firing their managers, and Rafael Devers’ refusing to play first base for the Red Sox. Plus, special guest Sydney Olney grades Eduardo Perez’s Japanese. Then, from Sunday Night Baseball, Steve Vogt was surprised by his wife during an in-game chat with Karl Ravech. Next, Sarah Langs plays The Numbers Game with an assist from Michael Lorenzen. Later, ESPN Radio chats with Kyle Schwarber. CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS 9:07 Clown Car 20:25 Steve Vogt surprised on SNB 22:17 Sarah Langs 23:30 Kyle Schwarber w/ ESPN Radio 28:25 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    41 min

  6. MAY 9

    From Worcester: Buster’s Top 5; Mets and the Kick Change; Giancarlo Stanton Returning; First Base Solutions for Red Sox

    Jorge Castillo and Buster discuss how the kick change has elevated the Mets’ pitching, a great early season series between the Yankees and Padres, and why Rafael Devers is the best solution for the Red Sox at fist base. Then, Michael Kay stops by to talk about how Aaron Boone’s plan for Devin Williams, how is Ben Rice going to get at-bats with Stanton back and Carlos Rodon turning the corner. Next, Todd Radom shares the Ballpark & Beyond, and administers the quiz. Plus, Sarah Langs on how the Giants honored Willie Mays in extra innings at Wrigley Field. CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS 5:53 Jorge Castillo 22:01 Michael Kay 35:18 Sarah Langs 36:56 Todd Radom 45:52 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    57 min

  7. MAY 7

    Summer of Opportunists: Aaron Judge Isn’t Hot Yet; Early MVP Watch; One Year of Paul Skenes

    Tim Kurkjian and Buster discuss whether Aaron Judge will continue to improve this season, if Tim has given up on the Orioles, what’s the temperature of the trade market, the Red Sox's options at first base, and the Zach Wheeler as the best kept secret in baseball. Then, Hembo stops by to talk about his top-three MVP candidates in each league, the Rangers making him look stupid, Nationals nailing the Juan Soto trade, and a look back at Paul Skenes’ first year in MLB. Later, with Chandler Simpson running roughshod on the bases, Buster revisits his Spring Training conversation with Simpson. CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS 6:28 Tim Kurkjian 30:28 Hembo 49:58 Chandler Simpson 58:43 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    1h 9m

  8. MAY 5

    Trombone: Clown Car Takes Atlanta; Aaron Judge is Peerless; Teoscar Hernandez on Defending His Derby Title

    The Clown Car with Buster, David Cone, Karl Ravech and Eduardo Perez leaves Truist Park on foot while talking about an ego building win for the Braves, the Dodgers needing Dustin May to round into form, the Red Sox losing Triston Casas for the season the and ensuring infield debate, the Rangers slow start, the Cubs down another starting pitcher, and the Mariners sitting atop the AL West. Then, Buster talks to Teoscar Hernandez about watching Manny Ramirez growing up, the advice he gave his friend Vladimir Guerrero Jr. while negotiating with the Blue Jays and if he’ll defend his Home Run Derby title. Later, Sarah Langs plays the numbers game with help from Aaron Judge. CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS 7:04 Clown Car 23:24 Teoscar Hernandez 27:57 Sarah Langs 29:45 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    41 min
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