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Brewers Parade Highlights, November Free Agency Predictions
3 november 2026 · 57 min
Buster recaps the Brewers epic championship parade and then is joined by Alden Gonzalez, Jesse Rogers, and Jorge Castillo to give their predictions on how the free agency market will shake out before the end of the CBA on December 1st. Lees meer
0:00 - Brewers Parade
2:28 - Top Karaoke songs
4:42 - November free agency preview
9:19 - Cubs
10:46 - Padres
12:16 - Mets
13:16 - Starting Pitchers
14:22 - Where will Tarik Skubal end up?
20:30 - Michael King
21:54 - Clay Holmes
24:37 - Braves starting pitching
26:51 - Seiya Suzuki
29:05 - Teruaki Sato
35:07 - Brandon Lowe, Luiz Arráez, Jazz Chisholm Jr.
38:32 - Bleacher Tweets
44:02 - Green Fields of the Mind
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First Time: The Milwaukee Brewers Are World Series Champions; Blue Jays Manager John Schneider Stops By
29 oktober 2026 · 33 min
The Milwaukee Brewers are World Series champions for the first time! They defeated the Tampa Bay Rays 4-1 in Game 5 to win the series four games to one. Buster Olney is at Tropicana Field, in the radio booth with Jessica Mendoza and Boog Sciambi recapping the Brewers’ championship run. They discuss the first World Series for the franchise, Jacob Misiorowski rising to the occasion, series MVP William Contreras, Cooper Pratt raking, Pat Murphy leading the team to a title in year three, the yearlong dominance of Milwaukee, and excitement among fans. Then, Blue Jays manager John Schneider stops by to talk about watching the World Series from the outside, evaluating pitchers on short rest, Aaron Ashby locking in, the Brewers playing with joy, and what sticks with him from the 2025 World Series. Lees meer
0:00 Welcome
1:06 Boog Sciambi & Jessica Mendoza join
1:26 Brewers win first World Series in franchise history
3:45 Jacob Misiorowski rises to the occasion
4:37 William Contreras names World Series MVP
6:22 Rookie Cooper Pratt rakes in World Series
7:18 Pat Murphy wins in 3rd year as manager
10:31 Dominant Brewers
12:11 Brewers bullpen couldn’t be touched
12:45 Excitement among Brewers fans
14:47 Blue Jays manager John Schneider stops by
15:23 One year removed from managing in a World Series
17:39 Navigating Games 3-5 in a World Series
18:57 Evaluating volunteer pitchers on short rest
23:11 Aaron Ashby’s composure
26:51 Schneider’s pregame walks to the ballpark
27:37 Managed in the greatest World Series ever
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Responded: Rays Walk-Off Brewers in 12 Innings to Save Their Season; Dodgers Manager Dave Roberts Joins
28 oktober 2026 · 29 min
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. Lees meer
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
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Big Inning: Brewers Dominate Rays, Take 3-0 World Series Lead
27 oktober 2026 · 40 min
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. Lees meer
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
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Ridiculous Again: Brewers Are Two Wins Away From First World Series Title
25 oktober 2026 · 25 min
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. Lees meer
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
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Their Brand: Brewers Beat Rays in Dramatic World Series Game 1
24 oktober 2026 · 38 min
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. Lees meer
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
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2026 World Series Preview: Milwaukee Brewers vs. Tampa Bay Rays
23 oktober 2026 · 55 min
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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
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Above Sea Level: Rays Beat Guardians, Advance to World Series to Face Brewers
20 oktober 2026 · 29 min
WORLD SERIES PREVIEW COMING THURSDAY (10/22) Lees meer
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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
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Gawking: The Tampa Bay Rays are One Win Away from the World Series
19 oktober 2026 · 36 min
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. Lees meer
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
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A** Kicked: Brewers Sweep Dodgers, Advance to World Series; Guardians Take 2-1 ALCS Lead
16 oktober 2026 · 36 min
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. Lees meer
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
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Manatee: Brewers on the Brink; Dodgers Dynasty Fading; Eric Hosmer Joins
15 oktober 2026 · 47 min
David Schoenfield and Buster Olney convene following the Milwaukee Brewers’ 6-2 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers to take a 3-0 NLCS lead. They discuss Jake Bauers and Garrett Mitchell hitting back-to-back home runs off Blake Snell, Jackson Chourio’s first pitch jack, if Dave Roberts made the right move keeping Snell in the game, and whether the Dodgers are more banged up than we think. Then, Eric Hosmer stops by to talk about Shohei Ohtani avoiding the bench, the Guardians-Rays ALCS shifting to Cleveland and moving up first pitch due to weather, and the postseason grind as a player. Lees meer
0:00 Welcome
0:25 NLCS Game 3 Recap: Brewers beat Dodgers
4:20 David Schoenfield joins
4:35 Brewers a win away from World Series
6:30 Jake Bauers cementing legacy
8:06 Jackson Chourio’s star keeps rising
10:17 Did Blake Snell stay in too long?
12:55 Brewers defense shines
14:07 Robert Gasser is precise
14:53 Dodgers more banged up than we think?
17:49 Eric Hosmer joins
20:15 Shohei Ohtani stays in lineup
24:34 ALCS Game 3 Preview: Guardians-Rays
30:30 Postseason grind as a player
33:11 Dealing with outside influences
36:38 Bleacher Tweets
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Waddle: Rays Tie ALCS; Shohei Ohtani Will Play; Albert Pujols on Junior Caminero
14 oktober 2026 · 46 min
Jesse Rogers and Buster Olney are in the Tropicana Field press box following the Tampa Bay Rays’ 3-1 win over the Cleveland Guardians to tie the ALCS at 1-1. They get into Freddy Peralta throwing heat all night, José Ramírez’s critical defensive error, and if weather will impact ALCS Game 3 in Cleveland. Then, future Hall of Famer Albert Pujols stops by to talk about what he’s seeing in Shohei Ohtani during his postseason struggles, if this is the Brewers’ breakthrough year, and Junior Caminero. Lees meer
0:00 Welcome
0:44 Shohei Ohtani will play in NLCS Game 3
1:58 Recap: Rays beat Guardians, tie ALCS 1-1
3:36 Jesse Rogers & Buster at The Trop
3:54 Fastball Freddy Peralta
7:36 José Ramírez’s critical mistake
10:33 How to describe José Ramírez’s walk?
12:08 Possible bad weather in Cleveland?
14:11 Albert Pujols joins
16:48 What Pujols sees in Ohtani’s injury
25:00 Is this the Brewers’ breakthrough year?
28:25 José Ramírez’s swagger
33:02 ALCS prediction
34:09 Chip on Junior Caminero’s shoulder
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Dining Room: Brewers-Dodgers NLCS Game 2 Recap, Guardians-Rays ALCS Game 1 Recap
13 oktober 2026 · 34 min
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. Lees meer
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?
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Lounge Chairs: Brewers Take 1-0 NLCS Lead on Dodgers; ALCS Preview
12 oktober 2026 · 41 min
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. Lees meer
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
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Three Pages: Guardians Force Game 5; NLCS Preview; MLB's Big Proposal
9 oktober 2026 · 48 min
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. Lees meer
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
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Consequential Day: Dodgers, Brewers, Rays Punch Tickets to LCS; Guardians-White Sox Go to Game 4
8 oktober 2026 · 29 min
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. Lees meer
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
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T-Shirt Magic: Dodgers, White Sox, Brewers Look to Close Series; White Sox GM Chris Getz
7 oktober 2026 · 45 min
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. Lees meer
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
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Pandemonium: Rays, White Sox Up 2-0; Yankees Defensive Implosion; Will the Dodgers Win Another Game?
6 oktober 2026 · 32 min
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%. Lees meer
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%
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Better on the Road: Brewers Take Dramatic 2-0 Lead; Braves-Dodgers Tied Up; ALDS Game 2 Previews
5 oktober 2026 · 40 min
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. Lees meer
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
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Weight Class: Defining Questions and Players for the ALDS & NLDS
3 oktober 2026 · 27 min
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. Lees meer
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
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Best vs. Hottest: Braves Vanquish Phillies; ALDS & NLDS Are Set
2 oktober 2026 · 35 min
Tim Kurkjian and Buster Olney discuss the Atlanta Braves defeating the Philadelphia Phillies in the Wild Card to advance to the NLDS, if the Phillies’ window is closing, how the Braves will manage their pitching staff against the Los Angeles Dodgers, why Brewers-Padres may prove to be the most exciting divisional series, the Guardians and White Sox going at it in the ALDS, who has the advantage in Yankees-Rays, and what the heck happened to the Red Sox after their mid-season turnaround. Plus, Sarah Langs plays The Numbers Game. Lees meer
0:00 Welcome
0:17 Tim Kurkjian joins
1:19 Braves beat Phillies, advance to NLDS
2:04 Ray Kerr October hero
3:59 Phillies start Aaron Nola
6:03 Michael Harris II’s big home run
7:23 Chris Sale closes the game
8:31 Who will manage the Phillies in 2027?
10:19 Phillies window closing?
13:13 NLDS preview: Braves-Dodgers
18:15 NLDS preview: Brewers-Padres
20:01 ALDS preview: White Sox-Guardians
21:34 ALDS preview: Yankees-Rays
28:00 What happened to the Red Sox?
30:16 Numbers Game with Sarah Langs
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Four Thumbs: White Sox, Yankees, Padres Advance; Phillies-Braves Will Play Game 3
1 oktober 2026 · 38 min
Two-time World Series champion David Ross joins Buster Olney to discuss the MLB playoffs, including the San Diego Padres pouring it on the Chicago Cubs to make the NLDS, the Chicago White Sox advancing to the ALDS, and Houston Astros players complaining about being booed at home. Then, Kevin Negandhi stops by after a thrilling Philadelphia Phillies extra-innings win against the Atlanta Braves to set up a dramatic Game 3 in the Wild Card round. Later, Eduardo Pérez is in the Bronx following the New York Yankees blowing out the Boston Red Sox to face the Tampa Bay Rays in the ALDS. Lees meer
0:00 Welcome
0:50 David Ross joins
1:16 Padres beat Cubs, advance to NLDS
6:25 White Sox beat Astros, advance to ALDS
9:38 Astros plays complain after being booed
13:14 Kevin Negandhi joins
13:58 Phillies beat Braves, will play Game 3
22:28 Eduardo Pérez joins
22:56 Yankees beat Red Sox, advance to ALDS
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WC Game 1 Recaps: Braves, White Sox, Yankees, Padres Go Up 1-0; Game 2 Predictions
30 september 2026 · 34 min
Kevin Conners and Buster Olney convene in Bristol following the first night of the MLB postseason to recap the first four games of the wild card round. They start with Michael King and the San Diego Padres blowing out the Chicago Cubs. Then, Buster talks to Kiley McDaniel in Atlanta about the Philadelphia Phillies’ decision to throw Jhoan Duran for two innings and Austin Riley’s home run that won the game for the Braves. Next, Buster and Kevin get into the New York Yankees taking down the Boston Red Sox behind Cam Schlittler and Ben Rice. Later, the Chicago White Sox use the power of Pope Leo and Grant Taylor to defeat the Houston Astros on the road. Finally, they make their Game 2 predictions. Lees meer
0:00 Welcome
0:05 Kevin Conners joins
1:05 Padres beat Cubs 8-0
3:16 Cubs lack swing-and-miss
4:40 Game 1 winners dominate these series
6:27 Kiley McDaniel joins
6:38 Braves beat Phillies 5-3
6:51 Phillies throw Jhoan Duran for two innings
9:03 Austin Riley’s HR seals victory
11:03 Missed opportunity for Phillies
15:16 Yankees beat Red Sox 9-0
20:30 Aaron Judge left off Yankee roster
23:38 Red Sox injury issues
23:56 White Sox beat Houston 6-3
28:12 Pope Leo sends White Sox a letter
29:02 Game 2 predictions
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Welcome to the Postseason: Wild Card Preview; Justin Verlander Retires; Max Scherzer Done Too?
28 september 2026 · 42 min
Jesse Rogers and David Schoenfield join Buster Olney following the end of the MLB regular season to preview the Wild Card round. They predict all four series: Phillies at Braves, White Sox at Astros, Cubs at Padres, and Red Sox at Yankees. Plus, they discuss their picks for Cy Young, MVP, Rookie of the Year and Manager of the Year. They also talk about Justin Verlander retiring, and if we’ve seen the last of Max Scherzer. Later, Buster answers your questions during Bleacher Tweets. Lees meer
0:00 Welcome
0:30 MLB Wild Card Matchups are set
4:17 David Schoenfield & Jesse Rogers join
5:16 Justin Verlander retires. Max Scherzer’s last start, too?
9:38 Verlander’s emotional moment with his daughter
10:31 Wild Card Preview: Phillies at Braves
16:06 Wild Card Preview: White Sox at Astros
17:52 Wild Card Preview: Cubs at Padres
20:00 Wild Card Preview: Red Sox at Yankees
24:34 Cy Young predictions
25:39 MVP predictions
27:37 Rookie of the Year predictions
28:59 Manger of the Year predictions
34:29 Bleacher Tweets
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Energy Level: PCA Joins 40-40 Club; Early Red Sox-Yankees Predictions; White Sox Clinch
25 september 2026 · 1 uur 7 min
Tim Kurkjian and Buster discuss Pete Crow-Armstrong joining the 40-40 club and why he must be the unanimous NL MVP, four legendary broadcasters that are retiring after this season, the injury discord between the Yankees’ Aaron Judge and Aaron Boone, the Red Sox’s lights out bullpen, the White Sox making the MLB postseason after three-straight 100-loss seasons, and the Padres turning it on in the second half. Then, Eduardo Pérez stops by to talk about what he thinks will transpire between the Red Sox and Yankees in the Wild Card round, the home field advantage for the Tampa Bay Rays, and the Dodgers finding their way back in September. Next, Sarah Langs plays The Numbers Game. Later, Adam Ottavino sits down with Boston’s Payton Tolle and Cleveland’s Parker Messick on the field at Fenway Park. Finally, Buster answers your questions during Bleacher Tweets. Lees meer
0:00 Welcome
4:53 Tim Kurkjian joins
6:08 Legendary broadcasters retiring
13:32 Cubs Pete Crow-Armstrong joins 40-40 club
16:22 Yankees Aaron Judge-Aaron Boone discord
20:03 Red Sox bullpen
21:49 White Sox clinch MLB playoffs
23:29 Padres turnaround
25:57 Eduardo Pérez joins
27:36 Yankees-Red Sox predictions
35:16 Rays home field advantage
37:43 Padres hottest team in baseball
38:41 Dodgers have a good September
42:58 Mets hire Andy Green
46:59 The Numbers Game with Sarah Langs
48:06 Adam Ottavino with Payton Tolle & Parker Messick
58:30 Bleacher Tweets
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Two Old Farmers: Mets Hire Andy Green; You Need THIS to Win in October; Giants Broadcaster Mike Krukow Calls It a Career
23 september 2026 · 1 uur 1 min
Paul “Hembo” Hembekides and Buster discuss Cubs third baseman Alex Bregman reaching out to Buster for help with his facial injury. Then, the guys get into the Mets hiring Andy Green as manager, Hembo’s cautious optimism on Edwin Díaz and Garrett Crochet’s returns, how the Rays turned Freddy Peralta around, Steven Kwan’s resurgence, the Mariners’ disappointing season and what wins in October. Later, Giants broadcaster Mike Krukow stops by to talk about his final week calling games before calling it a career after 36 seasons, Duane Kuiper’s cancer diagnosis, and when Kruk and Kuip will make their last appearance in the booth together. Finally, Buster answers your questions during Bleacher Tweets. Lees meer
0:00 Welcome
4:31 Hembo joins
5:23 Alex Bregman calls Buster for help
8:47 Mets hire Andy Green as manager
12:18 Did Edwin Díaz figure it out?
13:42 Red Sox Garrett Crochet nearing return
15:30 Rays fixed Freddy Peralta
17:56 Steven Kwan’s resurgence
19:55 Mariners disaster season
23:24 Postseason success X-Factor
29:43 Giants broadcaster Mike Krukow
50:46 Bleacher Tweets
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Aaron Judge hurt AGAIN; 4 teams for 3 spots (White Sox, Guardians, Astros, Rangers); Padres are the hottest team in baseball 🔥
21 september 2026 · 35 min
The final week of the regular season is here! Buster gives us everything at play in these final few days as several Playoff spots are still up for grabs in the AL Central and AL West. Lees meer
David Schoenfield then joins the show to break down the Guardians/White Sox race: he states why Cleveland can make some big noise in the postseason and analyzes the crumbling White Sox pitching staff. They then take a look at the Rays dominance, Aaron Judge's latest IL stint and what it means for the Yankees, the Padres September surge, the AL West race, and the Dodgers return to dominance.
0:00 Latest news: Bregman hit with foul ball, Padres roll
4:20 Playoff outlook, where we stand with 1 week left
7:04 Guardians-White Sox AL Central race
15:46 Rays playoff forecast
17:03 Aaron Judge back on the IL, will he play again this year?
23:08 Rays home dominance
24:23 Padres are hottest team in baseball
26:37 AL West race coming down to the wire between Rangers and Astros
27:46 Dodgers are back on track
28:52 Bleacher Tweets, why owners don't want Brewers/Rays World Series
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Crazy White Sox-Guardians series, Yankees best rotation ever? + Who is the World Series favorite: Dodgers or Brewers?
18 september 2026 · 47 min
Jesse Rogers joins to recap the wild White Sox-Guardians series that saw the AL Central lead change for the first time since July 4. He discusses Cleveland's postseason chances, the White Sox collapse, the tight AL West race, the case for a unanimous PCA NL MVP vote, and why the Brewers have their eyes set beyond the Cubs. Lees meer
Hembo then joins to talk about Sandy Alcántara's unique feat, Jesús Luzardo's injury and what that means for the Phillies, why the Brewers didn't trade for Tarik Skubal, the Yankees historic pitching staff, and Yoshinobu Yamamoto's crazy season.
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0:00 Intro
1:05 Dodgers clinch NL West; White Sox, Red Sox, Padres win
4:16 White Sox-Guardians series with Jesse Rogers
6:25 Cleveland is scary in the postseason
8:55 White Sox pitching staff is crumbling
10:22 Tommy Pham's surprise impact
13:11 White Sox season a success if they miss playoffs?
14:16 Astros-Rangers AL West battle
15:00 PCA unanimous MVP case
17:37 Brewers are better positioned than last year
19:50 Hembo joins, Sandy Alcántara's feat
22:26 The impact of Jesús Luzardo's injury
23:43 Blake Snell's injury; Dodgers showing cracks
25:54 Yordan Alvarez should be AL MVP
28:11 Yankees might have their best pitching staff ever
30:25 Why the Brewers didn't trade for Tarik Skubal
33:11 Skubal's best trait
35:28 Yoshinobu Yamamoto is out-of-this-world
38:34 Sarah Langs plays the numbers game
39:40 Bleacher Tweets: PCA, Brewers/Cubs rivlary
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Let's Argue: Pete Alonso Hits 300th HR at Citi Field; Jesús Luzardo to IL; AL MVP Race is Messy
16 september 2026 · 57 min
David Schoenfield and Buster Olney discuss the Phillies body blow with Jesús Luzardo heading to the IL, the Brewers winning a fourth straight NL Central, the poetry of Pete Alonso’s 300th career home run at Citi Field, and a slew of possible managerial and front office changes in 2027. Then, Jorge Castillo stops by to talk about Alonso’s return to New York and miffed Mets fans, if Bo Bichette will opt-out of his contract, the state of baseball in Puerto Rico, and Aaron Judge’s first week back. Later, Buster answers your questions during Bleacher Tweets. Lees meer
0:00 Welcome
4:55 David Schoenfield joins
5:37 Guardians-White Sox battling in AL Central
7:30 Phillies Jesús Luzardo to IL
9:41 Brewers win fourth straight NL Central
12:53 Orioles Pete Alonso hits 300th career HR
16:10 Possible managerial & front office changes
16:11 Mets need new manager in 2027
18:51 Still Alex Cora to Philadelphia smoke
19:53 Will the Mariners retain Jerry Dipoto?
22:57 AL MVP race between Àlvarez, Caminero, Schlittler
27:36 Jorge Castillo joins
27:51 More on Pete Alonso’s return to Citi Field
35:02 Will Bo Bichette opt-out of his contract?
47:50 State of baseball in Puerto Rico
47:22 Evaluating Aaron Judge first week back
48:18 Bleacher Tweets
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Hammy: Pete Alonso Returns to Citi Field; Cam Schlittler for MVP?; Tom Hamilton on the Guardians
15 september 2026 · 52 min
Tim Kurkjian and Buster Olney discuss Pete Alonso’s return to Citi Field and if the Mets regret letting him go, whether Mike Elias will lead the Orioles again in 2027, Dodgers rookie Josue De Paula stepping up, Aaron Boone advocating for Cam Schlittler as an AL MVP candidate, Tony Vitello’s first season as an MLB manager, and Justin Verlander set to make one more start for the Tigers. Then, voice of the Cleveland Guardians Tom Hamilton stops by to talk about Cleveland’s sustained success, if they have the best rotation in the big leagues, players stepping up in José Ramírez’s absence, and the Chicago White Sox’s ascension. Later, Buster answers your questions during Bleacher Tweets. Lees meer
0:00 Welcome
0:42 Top of the First
3:43 Tim Kurkjian joins
5:57 Pete Alonso returns to Citi Field
8:36 Will Mike Elias return as Orioles president?
13:34 Dodgers Josue De Paula stepping up
16:07 Yankees Cam Schlittler for AL MVP?
21:37 Giants Rafael Devers season ends early
23:20 Grading Tony Vitello’s first season as manager
24:37 Justin Verlander to make one more start
28:05 Tom Hamilton joins
29:28 Guardians sustained success
32:18 Best rotation in the league?
33:55 Wild AL playoff race
34:59 Steve Kwan is Steven Kwan again
37:20 Travis Bazzana’s relaxed approach
39:09 Chase DeLauter’s unusual swing
40:21 White Sox’s ascension
41:53 Most likely AL World Series winner
43:39 Bleacher Tweets
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Promotion: Dodgers Call-Up Josue De Paula; Brewers Are The Team to Beat; Baseball After 9/11
11 september 2026 · 49 min
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David Schoenfield and Buster Olney discuss the Dodgers’ promotion of top prospect Josue De Paula, what it signals about Shohei Ohtani’s injury, Aaron Judge unhappy that he was pulled early in his first two games back, Elly De La Cruz’s crazy assist and what’s next for the Mariners. Then, Braves analyst Peter Moylan stops by to talk about why the Brewers are the team to beat in the National League, the Dodgers bleeding, Kyle Schwarber on pace to lead the league in homers, and why Chris Sale is the ultimate teammate. Next, Buster and Michael Kay share their memories of 9/11 on the 25th anniversary and reflect on what baseball meant after the tragedy. Later, Sarah Langs plays The Numbers Game. Finally, a listener shares a personal 9/11 story during Bleacher Tweets.
0:00 Welcome
2:26 David Schoenfield joins
3:08 Dodgers promote top prospect Josue De Paula
6:08 More concern: Aaron Judge or Shohei Ohtani?
7:03 Judge unhappy he was pulled early
8:40 Elly De La Cruz’s crazy assist
12:11 What’s next for the Mariners?
16:41 Braves analyst Peter Moylan joins
16:11 How players are feeling at the end of the season
19:03 Shohei Ohtani's injury
21:30 Brewers are team to beat in NL
23:12 The Dodgers bleed
24:07 Most important for the Braves headed into October
25:19 Kyle Schwarber hits 484th career HR
26:40 Chris Sale is the veteran teammate Braves needed
28:04 Buster & Michael Kay on baseball after 9/11
28:59 “We didn’t know if baseball would continue”
30:20 Mets legend Al Leiter shows up at Kay’s door
33:19 Everyone was rooting for the Yankees
34:33 Kay struggling to be himself during broadcasts
36:59 What baseball’s return meant to people
40:03 George W. Bush’s World Series first pitch
41:40 Sarah Langs plays The Numbers Game
42:43 Special edition of Bleacher Tweets
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Askew: Aaron Judge Returns; Shohei Ohtani Done Pitching; Umpire Turns Fashion Police
9 september 2026 · 49 min
Tim Kurkjian and Buster discuss Yankees slugger Aaron Judge returning, what New York can expect, if Judge and Shohei Ohtani can start hitting before the postseason, Ohtani not expected to pitch again in 2026, Jesús Luzardo’s domination of the Braves, and umpire Doug Eddings going fashion police on Cardinals pitcher Hancel Rincon. Then, Hembo stops by to talk about why the Phillies are the most dangerous team in a three-game series, the White Sox becoming the first team this season with three 30 home run hitters, whether the Giants should trade or build on Rafael Devers, and what Roman Anthony does at the plate that no other Red Sox hitter can replicate. Later, Buster answers your questions during Bleacher Tweets. Lees meer
0:00 Welcome
0:10 Top of the First
3:55 Tim Kurkjian joins
4:50 What can the Yankees expect from Aaron Judge?
6:00 Should MLB reseed after the Wild Card?
9:55 Shohei Ohtani most likely won’t pitch again in 2026
12:14 Will Judge or Ohtani hit again before the postseason?
14:38 Jesús Luzardo dominates Braves
17:41 Ump calls out Hancel Rincon for sideways cap
22:38 Hembo joins
23:25 Braves-Phillies rivalry
24:26 Scariest potential NL Wild Card team
26:19 White Sox have three 30 HR hitters
29:06 Rafael Devers: Building block or trade piece?
34:39 Roman Anthony’s return is what the Red Sox needed
38:48 Padres catcher could make history
41:15 Bleacher Tweets
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Right All Along: Dodgers Have an Ohtani Problem; Arte Moreno Sells the Angels
4 september 2026 · 45 min
Paul “Hembo” Hembekides and Buster Olney discuss Shohei Ohtani looking physically uncomfortable swinging the bat and why he should stop pitching this season, Arte Moreno selling the Los Angeles Angels to Stan Kroenke and how the team is already in better hands, why they were right about Bryce Harper all along, the Hall of Fame case for Paul Goldschmidt, the scourge of position players pitching, and a warning: spin the Cubs at your own peril. Then, Todd Radom stops by to talk about why we see so many home run robberies, and administer the weekly quiz. Plus, Sarah Langs plays The Numbers Game. Finally, Buster answers your questions during Bleacher Tweets. Lees meer
0:00 Welcome
3:14 Hembo joins
5:29 Shohei Ohtani isn’t right
7:50 Angels sold to Stan Kroenke
12:30 Hembo was right about Bryce Harper
14:53 Position players pitching is a scourge
18:24 Cubs mashing breaking balls
22:14 HOF case for Paul Goldschmidt
25:16 Todd Radom joins
26:38 Why so many HR robberies?
30:29 The Quiz
31:56 Sarah Langs plays The Numbers Game
32:04 Bleacher Tweets
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Telephone Pole: Should MLB Reseed the Playoffs?; Chipper Jones on PCA, The Miz & The "Eric Gregg Game"
2 september 2026 · 58 min
Jesse Rogers and Buster Olney discuss whether MLB should reseed the playoffs after the Wild Card round, what is keying Pete Crow-Armstong’s MVP run, if the Cubs pitching staff can find its swing-and-miss, a potential Shohei Ohtani pivot to the bullpen, Aaron Judge’s possible return next week, the Red Sox radio broadcast stirring the rivalry pot and Kete Marte being booed in his return. Then, Atlanta Braves great and Hall of Fame Chipper Jones stops by to talk about reuniting with teammates in Cooperstown, what he sees when watching PCA, how he would approach hitting Jacob Misiorowski and the infamous “Eric Gregg Game” in Game 5 of the 1997 NLCS. Later, Buster answers your questions during Bleacher Tweets. Lees meer
4:20 Should MLB reseed the playoffs?
7:07 Limits on position players pitching?
9:46 Pete Crow-Armstrong “Mike Trout vibes”
12:18 Cubs lead the league in HR hit, HR given up
14:05 Could Shohei Ohtani pivot to relief?
16:02 Details on Aaron Judge’s return
18:46 Red Sox radio crew stirs the pot
23:26 Ketel Marte returns to boos
26:06 Chipper Jones joins
29:24 What he’s seeing from PCA at the plate
35:56 How he would approach Jacob Misiorowski
37:14 “The Eric Gregg Game”
51:19 Bleacher Tweets
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Point Guard: Shohei Ohtani's Pitching Crossroads; PCA = MVP; Yankees Take Season Series From Red Sox
31 augustus 2026 · 41 min
Tim Kurkjian and Buster Olney discuss their colleague Karl Ravech signing off the ESPN airwaves for the final time, why the Los Angeles Dodgers need Shohei Ohtani’s bat more than his arm, Pete Crow-Armstrong’s five home run weekend, the Atlanta Braves’ heater, the New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox possibly setting up for a Wild Card series in the Bronx, and which teams will grab the third Wild Card spots in the American and National Leagues. Later, Buster answers your questions during Bleacher Tweets. Lees meer
0:00 Top of the First
4:34 Tim Kurkjian joins
5:04 Karl Ravech signs off
8:52 Should Shohei Ohtani shut it down on the mound?
12:19 Ohtani’s knee for a RHP is a red flag
14:59 Pete Crow-Armstrong pulls ahead in NL MVP
17:40 Braves on 7-game win streak
20:56 Yankees take season series vs. Red Sox
22:55 Max Scherzer 9th on all-time K list
25:08 Sal Stewart locking up NL ROY
27:58 Third NL Wild Card team?
30:39 Third AL Wild Card team?
32:41 Bleacher Tweets
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Why a weak schedule is the Mariners’ best friend + MLB farm system rankings
28 augustus 2026 · 1 uur 3 min
Welcome back to the Baseball Tonight Podcast with Buster Olney! On today’s episode, Buster is joined by ESPN Producer and Researcher for “Get Up!” Paul “Hembo” Hembekides to discuss why the Mariners’ weak strength of schedule at the and of the season should lead them into the playoffs. We’ll also discuss why the Red Sox have a historically great outfield duo in Wilyer Abreu and Ceddanne Rafaela. We’ll also hear from ESPN’s MLB prospect and farm system expert Kiley McDaniel on why the Brewers came in at number 1 in his latest farm system rankings, and why beauty is in the eyes of the beholder when it comes to teams’ player evaluations. All this, plus we play the numbers game with Sarah Langs, and Buster answers your questions in Bleacher Tweets. Lees meer
Timecodes:
0:02 Welcome, Top of the First
2:53 Hembo joins the show!
3:34 Cooper Pratt benched for lack of hustle
7:32 Mariners fighting for a playoff spot
10:33 MLB has a competitive balance problem
15:00 Red Sox are playing great defense
19:01 Sal Stewart is an RBI machine
21:37 Andrew Painter stepping up
24:42 Mike Trout, Ernie Banks & Walker Johnson shared stat
28:42 Sarah Langs plays the numbers game
30:24 who topped Kiley McDaniel’s farm system rankings?
32:07 Did the Brewers offer enough for Tarik Skubal?
34:28 Beauty is in the eyes of the beholder when it comes to player value
42:17 The Angels take a big step forward in the rankings
46:05 Why do the Orioles' prospects constantly stall?
50:11 What direction are the Mets heading?
58:05 Bleacher Tweets
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Ohtani pitching outlook + Venezuelan update | A deep dive into the Ketel Marte drama
26 augustus 2026 · 40 min
Alden Gonzalez joins to talk about how the WBC champion Venezuelan team is aiding recovery efforts and reacting to the devastating June earthquakes. He also talks about what Padres fans can expect from their new owners, and gives an update on Shohei Ohtani's pitching status. Lees meer
Diamondbacks beat writer Nick Piecoro then joins to discuss the bizarre Ketel Marte situation and where the Diamondbacks go from here.
0:00 Intro
2:48 Venezuelan earthquake recovery with Alden Gonzalez
9:59 Reaction to Padres new owners' first press conference
14:18 How much money will the new owners spend?
16:17 Shohei Ohtani pitching update
19:04 How much does NL MVP drive Ohtani's return?
21:47 Timeline of Ketel Marte saga with Nick Piecoro
29:39 Manager Torey Lovullo's strategy in handling Marte
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Another chapter in the Ketel Marte drama | Skubal finally gets a Dodger win
24 augustus 2026 · 41 min
Buster Olney recaps all of the fun from the Little League Classic, culminating with the Braves exciting win over the Brewers. Eric Hosmer then joins to go in-depth on the Ketel Marte saga and what's next for him and the Diamondbacks. They also discuss Kade Anderson's impressive debut, the latest in the PCA-Ohtani NL MVP race, the Dodgers pitching rotation and Skubal's first win, the Yankees injury setbacks, and the hottest team in baseball - the Kansas City Royals. We cap it off with Bleacher Tweets: Is Buster's real name, 'Buster?' Lees meer
0:00 Little League Classic recap, Phillies walkoff
5:10 Hosmer joins, LLWS memories
8:45 The Ketel Marte saga evolves
16:18 Aaron Boone's management of George Lombard Jr
18:35 Kade Anderson's impressive debut vs Cubs
20:17 AL Wild Card drama
21:56 PCA vs Ohtani, NL MVP race
23:34 Dodgers pitching update, Skubal's first win
29:02 Yankees latest injury setback
30:57 Royals are hottest team in baseball
34:11 Bleacher Tweets: Tatis, Buster's real name
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Pack of 7: What's the Deal with the Dodgers?; Will Judge Be October Ready?
21 augustus 2026 · 59 min
Jorge Castillo and Buster Olney discuss what is going on with the Dodgers and Mark Walter, why Walter needs cash, the real reason the Dodgers are all-in on this season, how Shohei Ohtani should leverage the situation, Yankees pitcher Max Fried heading to the IL, if Aaron Judge can be Aaron Judge in October, and Mets owner Steve Cohen speaking to the media about a disastrous season. Then, Hembo stops by to talk about whether an American League team with a sub-.500 record will make the postseason, how to improve an already very good challenge system in MLB, nobody watching Orioles slugger Pete Alonso mash, Braves ace Chris Sale entering a new stratosphere, how Pete Crow-Armstrong’s season is even better than Hembo realized, and why every dynasty needs a Max Muncy. Then, Sarah Langs plays The Numbers Game. Later, Buster answers your questions during Bleacher Tweets. Lees meer
0:00 Welcome
3:00 Jorge Castillo joins
3:38 What’s going on with Mark Walter and the Dodgers
5:35 Dodgers all-in because of overall uncertainty?
8:26 Dodgers’ off-field advantages could be trimmed
10:38 Shohei Ohtani should use this as leverage
14:27 Yankees Max Fried to the IL
16:06 Will Aaron Judge be ready for October?
18:45 Mets owner Steve Cohen speaks on rough season
20:30 Cohen says he’s committed to GM
23:38 Hembo joins
23:54 Will a sub-.500 AL team make the postseason?
27:57 Orioles Pete Alonso home run ruled foul
30:01 Challenge system works, how to make it better
34:56 Alonso is hitting, no one cares
37:55 Braves Chris Sale entering a new stratosphere
41:26 Pete Crow-Armstrong’s crazy play at Wrigley
44:34 Max Muncy enhancing his Dodgers legend
49:28 George Lombard Jr. is a top-6 shortstop already
50:08 Sarah Langs plays The Numbers Game
51:20 Bleacher Tweets
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Special Talent: Cubs Built on Defense; Kyle Tucker Booed; Potential Ohtani Opt-Out?
19 augustus 2026 · 54 min
Jesse Rogers and Buster Olney discuss Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson’s oblique injury, how the Cubs are built on defense, the Brewers making a statement, what’s wrong with Pittsburgh Pirates ace Paul Skenes, Kyle Tucker’s ugly season continuing, and how the Mark Walter situation potentially lead to Shohei Ohtani opting out of his contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers. Then, Eduardo Pérez talks about how the St. Louis Cardinals are headed in the right direction, how the labor situation plays into the Seattle Mariners’ decision on promoting Kade Anderson, and why the San Diego Padres are more dangerous than you think. Later, Buster answers your questions during Bleacher Tweets. Lees meer
0:00 WELCOME
0:46 TOP OF THE FIRST
03:55 JESSE ROGERS JOINS THE SHOW
04:15 DANSBY SWANSON TO THE IL WITH OBLIQUE INJURY
06:11 CUBS IDENTITY BUILT AROUND DEFENSE
09:00 PIRATES RESTING ACE PAUL SKENES
11:16 BREWERS MAKE STATEMENT VS. DODGERS IN LA
14:58 DODGERS SLIDING: CAN THEY TURN IT ON IN OCTOBER?
16:26 SHOHEI OHTANI RAMPING UP THROWING BULLPEN SESSIONS
19:18 KYLE TUCKER GETS BOOED AT HOME
24:10 WILL MARK WALTER REMAIN AS PRINCIPAL DODGERS OWNER?
28:25 EDUARDO PÉREZ JOINS
29:37 EDUARDO HAS A SPECIAL TALENT
32:17 CARDINALS ARE HEADED IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION
37:38 HOW BIG OF A DEAL IS DANSBY SWANSON’S INJURY?
39:33 MARINERS WEIGHING THE DECISION TO PROMOTE KADE ANDERSON
43:55 THE PADRES ARE MORE DANGEROUS THAN YOU THINK
46:33 BLEACHER TWEETS
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Jacob Misiorowski dominates Dodgers in October preview? + Why the Cubs might have the best defense of all-time
17 augustus 2026 · 34 min
Welcome back to the Baseball Tonight podcast with Buster Olney. On today's show, Buster is joined by Tim Kurkjian to discuss Joshua Baez's epic debut performance for the Cardinals. Jacob Misorowski going toe to toe with the World Series favorites, and why the Cubs' defense might be the best we've ever seen. We'll also discuss what Shohei Ohtani might do with the unique opt-out clause he has in his contract, and if the Dodgers should be worried. All this, plus Buster answers your questions in the latest edition of Bleacher Tweets. Lees meer
00:00 Open, Sunday recap
3:00 Tim Kurkjian joins the show
6:00 Joshua Baez has an epic debut for the Cardinals
9:48 Jacob Misiorowski goes off against the Dodgers
13:25 Should the Dodgers keep Edwin Diaz as their closer?
15:05 How good is the Cubs' defense?
19:02 Should the Mariners promote Kade Anderson now?
22:47 Will Shohei Ohtani opt-out of his contract?
28:12 Bleacher Tweets; Francisco Lindor, Mariners
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What happened to Paul Skenes + How worried should the Dodgers be about Diaz?
14 augustus 2026 · 54 min
Buster Olney recaps the nostalgic Field of Dreams game and another blown save for Edwin Diaz. Jake Peavy then joins to discuss how the Brewers should approach Jacob Misiorowski's workload down the stretch, Paul Skenes' slump, how the Dodgers should line up their postseason rotation, the Tigers sudden surge into playoff contention, and why the Padres are the Dodgers biggest threat. Lees meer
Then Hembo hops on to also discuss Will Smith's importance to the Dodgers, why the Yankees haven't had someone like George Lombard since the 1970s, Skenes' struggles, and Julio Rodriguez's down year.
Plus Sarah Langs and Bleacher Tweets!
0:00 Welcome
0:55 Field of Dreams Game
2:33 Another blown save for Edwin Diaz
3:53 Jake Peavy joins
5:17 Brewers management of Jacob Misiorowski
7:00 Paul Skenes' slump
10:17 Dodgers postseason rotation outlook
12:43 Max Scherzer catching Verlander in career Ks
14:12 Tigers playoff chances after dealing Skubal and Mize
18:30 Biggest threats to Dodgers
22:09 Hembo joins, Buster's questionable dance moves
26:58 Will Smith's importance to the Dodgers
29:40 George Lombard Jr.s' impressive first week with the Yankees
33:44 Paul Skenes' struggles
37:27 Positional evaluation
41:47 Julio Rodriguez's slump
45:39 Sarah Langs plays the numbers game
47:03 Bleacher Tweets: Mariners, Alfonso Soriano
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Pressure Will Come: George Lombard Jr.’s Immediate Impact; Lindor-Soto Dethawed; Ravy Returns
12 augustus 2026 · 41 min
Jorge Castillo and Buster Olney discuss George Lombard Jr. immediately making his mark offensively and defensively for the New York Yankees, if the Yankees are the best team in the American League when Aaron Judge, Giancarlo Stanton and Cody Bellinger return, why the Tampa Bay Rays remain underrated, how Freddy Peralta hashed things out between Francisco Lindor and Juan Soto, and why the Mets put out feelers on Lindor at the trade deadline. Then, Karl Ravech returns to the pod to talk about the mystery of the Seattle Mariners, his top three teams in MLB, Buster’s interesting arm comparison for Lombard Jr., and Alex Cora finding peace after Boston. Lees meer
0:00 Welcome
0:42 Jorge Castillo
1:30 Yankees George Lombard Jr. makes immediate impact
4:34 Lombard Jr. makes Yankees strong up the middle
7:55 Still waiting on Aaron Judge’s return
9:50 Higher ceiling: Yankees or Rays?
11:19 Juan Soto and Francisco Lindor’s frosty relationship
16:03 Did the Mets try to trade Lindor?
18:13 Karl Ravech
18:23 Mariners remain a mystery
21:48 Ravy’s top-3 teams in baseball
22:42 Are the Yankees a sleeping giant?
25:25 Buster compare Lombard Jr. to Dan Marino
29:33 Lombard Jr. could be a superstar
31:49 Alex Cora on life after the Red Sox
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Comeback?: Rich Hill on the Red Hot Red Sox; Catching Concerns for the Dodgers?
10 augustus 2026 · 35 min
21-year MLB veteran Rich Hill joins Buster Olney to discuss not closing the door on a potential comeback, the roaring-hot Boston Red Sox, the difference veteran pitching is making in Boston, how the Red Sox have changed their offensive approach, and Caleb Durbin’s bat matching his glove. Then, they talk about the Dodgers snapping their seven-game losing streak, questions about Los Angeles’ catchers and bullpen, Shohei Ohtani, and how adding Chase Utley to the front office is making the team even better. Later, Buster answers your questions during Bleacher Tweets. Lees meer
0:00 Welcome
3:05 Rich Hill joins
3:52 Potential comeback?
5:31 Red Sox turnaround the greatest ever?
6:51 How Boston righted its offense
8:52 Veteran pitching makes a huge difference
10:42 Caleb Durbin’s bat matching his glove
13:39 Dodgers snap seven-game losing streak
16:16 Biggest questions facing Dodgers
19:48 Shohei Ohtani playing catch
21:30 Dodger front office additions improving team
28:24 Bleacher Tweets
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Tarik Skubal's first Dodgers start, teams LA should be most afraid of, Red Sox keep winning after a wild game
7 augustus 2026 · 54 min
Tarik Skubal made his first Dodgers start, a loss to the Cubs. Jesse Rogers joins to give his first impressions while also breaking down the White Sox moves at the deadline, Boston's insane win-streak, and George Lombard's impressive debut with the Yankees. Lees meer
Hembo then hops on to give his top teams the Dodgers should be most afraid of. He also tells us why the Padres Big 3 are suddenly clicking, gives perspective on Luis Arraez's impact this season, and how Jeremy Pena is keeping the Astros afloat.
We finish with Sarah Langs and a special Orioles-themed Bleacher Tweets.
0:00 Welcome
0:24 Red Sox-White Sox wild game
1:59 Cubs walk-off in extras
3:15 Tarik Skubal's first Dodgers start
8:09 Dodgers more beatable than last year?
9:18 Phillies are Dodgers biggest threat
10:39 Pete Crow-Armstrong is NL MVP favorite
11:50 White Sox Trade Deadline moves
13:10 The key to the Red Sox winning streak
18:06 George Lombard Jr.'s impressive Yankees debut
21:11 Top threats to the Dodgers with Hembo
27:06 Why the Dodgers are still the favorites to win it all
30:09 The Padres Big 3 are finally hitting
33:47 Luis Arraez has returned to All-Star form
38:59 Jeremy Pena has the Astros atop the AL West
41:39 Sarah Langs plays the numbers game
43:01 Bleacher Tweets - Orioles edition
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Biggest Winners & Losers of MLB Trade Deadline
4 augustus 2026 · 1 uur 18 min
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. Lees meer
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
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Insurance Policy: Tarik Skubal is a Dodger; Mere Hours Left Until the Trade Deadline
3 augustus 2026 · 22 min
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? Lees meer
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
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Terrible Eater: Why MLB Would Love Tarik Skubal on the Dodgers; Michael Kay on the Yankees' Deadline Triage
31 juli 2026 · 50 min
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. Lees meer
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
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Confront: Trade Deadline All the Time; Diamondbacks Manager Torey Lovullo Joins
29 juli 2026 · 54 min
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. Lees meer
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
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How Many Walk-Offs: Eric Hosmer Another Miz Masterclass; Trade Deadline; Boston & Washington Making Moves; HOF Induction
27 juli 2026 · 33 min
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. Lees meer
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
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