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Naivety: Brewers Manager Pat Murphy on The Miz; MLB Changes the Rules for José Caballero; Perfect Deadline Fits
24 juli 2026 · 58 min
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. Lees meer
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
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In The Glut: Mason Miller to the Yankees?; Is PCA an All-Time Great CF?
22 juli 2026 · 56 min
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. Lees meer
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
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Why the Red Sox are ruining the trade deadline and how Ohtani's grip on the MVP is slipping to Pete Crow-Armstrong
20 juli 2026 · 27 min
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. Lees meer
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
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Double Click: MLB Second Half Lookahead; “Sandlot” ASG Nostalgia Cool or a Flop?
17 juli 2026 · 43 min
Tim Kurkjian, Hembo and Buster Olney discuss whether the MLB All-Star Game’s “Sandlot” break was cool or a flop, how many current division leaders will hang on, the most confusing things in baseball, impactful bats that may be moved at the trade deadline, if the Padres should trade Mason Miller, x-factor deadline teams, and which impending free agents have lost and made the most money. Next, Sarah Langs plays The Numbers Game. Then, Todd Radom shares his thoughts on his 30th-straight All-Star week, and administers the weekly quiz. Later, Buster answers your questions during Bleacher Tweets. Lees meer
0:00 Welcome
0:49 Tim Kurkjian & Hembo join
2:00 Thoughts on “Sandlot” nostalgia
5:51 How many current division leaders hang on?
8:26 Ranking the most confusing things in baseball
11:50 Most impactful bats to be traded
14:46 Should the Padres trade Mason Miller?
18:59 Trade deadline x-factors
22:44 Free agents making and losing money
26:36 Sarah Langs plays The Numbers Game
27:37 Todd Radom’s weekly quiz
33:15 Bleacher Tweets
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Magenta Balls: Jordan Walker Wins Home Run Derby; Marking the All-Star Game Matter; Buster at Media Day
14 juli 2026 · 37 min
Eduardo Pérez joins Buster Olney to discuss Jordan Walker beating Kyle Schwarber in the 2026 Home Run Derby on his last swing, in front of a hostel Philadelphia crowd. They talk about the key to Walker’s victory in the final round, hitters struggling with the magenta balls, Philadelphia fans showing out, how to make the All-Star Game matter again, and the balance of player participation versus needing a break from the game. Then, Buster hits All-Star Game media day and chats with Mason Miller, James Wood, Ernie Clement, Ben Rice, Cody Bellinger, Drake Baldwin, Matt Olson and Walker. Later, Buster answers your questions, and Jeff Passan has an about-face on the Home Run Derby format. Lees meer
0:00 Welcome
3:54 Eduardo Pérez joins
22:29 Buster talks to players at ASG Media Day
27:47 Bleacher Tweets
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My Stadium: MLB Midseason Grades; Bryce Harper & Kyle Schwarber Talk Derby in Philly
13 juli 2026 · 43 min
David Schoenfield joins Buster to hand out midseason MLB grades on the eve of the All-Star Game in Philadelphia. Which teams passed the first half of the season with flying colors, and which teams need to retake the exam? Plus, the White Sox select Roch Cholowsky No. 1 in MLB Draft, the AL MVP picture, and is Tarik Skubal actually the player most likely to be traded? Later, Buster talks to Phillies sluggers Bryce Harper and Kyle Schwarber about competing in the Home Run Derby in Philadelphia. Finally, Buster answers your Bleacher Tweets. Lees meer
0:00 Welcome
2:30 David Schoenfield joins
4:20 Home Run Derby Picks
8:58 White Sox pick Roch Cholowsky No. 1 in MLB Draft
10:10 MLB Midseason Grades
10:12 White Sox
10:56 Brewers
11:41 Dodgers
17:03 Giants
18:20 Mets
21:48 AL MVP Candidates
22:45 Shohei Ohtani or PCA for NL MVP?
24:42 Dylan Cease for AL Cy Young?
25:22 Jacob Misiorowski running away with NL Cy Young
26:01 Contenders that need to make a move
27:46 Best player to be dealt at the deadline
30:31 Kyle Schwarber & Bryce Harper on Home Run Derby in Philadelphia
33:33 Bleacher Tweets
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Justin Verlander announces retirement + which team is the "Raiders" of the MLB Draft?
10 juli 2026 · 38 min
Phillies manager Don Mattingly joins to discuss Philadelphia's dramatic turnaround and if he's planning on returning to manage next season. Then, ESPN MLB Draft expert Kiley McDaniel stops by to discuss which of the top 3 players the White Sox will take at No. 1, and which teams have the deepest minor league prospects to land a big name on the trade market (you probably won't like the answer). Lees meer
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0:00 Justin Verlander announces retirement, Marlins and Red Sox on a hot streak
2:25 Don Mattingly on Phillies turnaround
4:09 Managing Kyle Schwarber and Bryce Harper
5:39 How to dethrone the Dodgers
7:24 Sarah Langs plays the numbers game
8:47 Reflecting on the epic 2024 MLB Draft class with Kiley McDaniel
14:20 Who will go No. 1 to the White Sox?
17:00 Teams that most need to have success in this draft
22:00 Which team is the "Raiders" of the MLB Draft?
23:42 Teams that can offer the best prospects at the Trade Deadline
29:38 Does Tarik Skubal get traded, and to who?
30:51 Bleacher Tweets
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Rubber-Armed: Does David Ross Pay for Meals in Chicago?; Marlins Stay Hot; Braves are the Biggest Threat to the Dodgers
8 juli 2026 · 54 min
Two-time World Series champion David Ross joins Buster Olney to discuss a story he had never previously heard about the 2016 Chicago Cubs on his Lovable Reunion podcast, if he ever has to pay for dinner in Chicago, the biggest threat the Dodgers’ threepeat quest, why it’s actually a good thing Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is skipping the All-Star Game, Zack Wheeler’s All-Star snub and Dalton Rushing learning to be a “servant to the pitcher.” Plus, did David Ross make Jon Lester more money, or the other way around? Then, Hembo stops by to talk about the Dodgers’ huge run differential, why the stolen bases boom has wilted, the Guardians’ rubber-armed pitching staff, the Marlins fortunes being jolted by Joe Mack, and Bryce Harper back to being Bryce Harper. Later, Buster answers your Bleacher Tweets. Lees meer
0:00 Welcome
3:44 David Ross joins
4:25 10 Year reunion for 2016 WS Cubs
11:30 Braves biggest threat to Dodgers
12:50 Vladimir Guerrero Jr. skips All-Star Game
16:06 Zack Wheeler ASG snub
17:55 Dalton Rushing's catching education
19:56 Jon Lester made Ross some cash
24:20 Hembo joins
25:29 Dodgers' threepeat quest continues
28:50 Stolen base boom is over
33:41 Irresponsible Rays Junior Caminero projections
37:59 Joe Mack keying hot Marlins
41:30 Bryce Harper is elite again
44:40 Guardians starters
46:46 Bleacher Tweets
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Perfect Match: Albert Pujols on Managing Opportunities; All-Star Game Snubs; Ohtani's Bumps and Bruises
6 juli 2026 · 51 min
Albert Pujols joins Buster Olney to discuss why Junior Caminero is a legit superstar, and what it’s like competing in the Home Run Derby when your team is hosting the All-Star Game. He also talks about the pressures of managing a team in a major market like the New York, and how he would approach an opportunity like managing the Mets. Then, Jesse Rogers joins to talk about Marlins manager Clayton McCullough’s decision to take out Eury Pérez after seven perfect innings, and a move the New York Yankees should consider right now. Also, in honor Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding, Buster and Jesse find the perfect matches for three trade candidates. All this, plus Buster answers your questions in the latest installment of Bleacher Tweets. Lees meer
0:00 Welcome
0:10 Top of the First
2:48 Albert Pujols joins
22:25 Jesse Rogers joins
26:05 Marlins Eury Pérez pulled after 7 perfect innings
29:53 Biggest All-Star Game Snubs
31:58 Buster’s trade idea for the Yankees
36:39 Shohei Ohtani’s bumps and bruises
38:35 Perfect trade matches
42:01 Bleacher Tweets
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Great Play: Blip or Trend for Yankees, Rays, Marlins, Rangers; Rick Monday on Saving the Flag
2 juli 2026 · 54 min
Paul “Hembo” Hembekides and Buster Olney play a game of “Trend or Blip,” looking at the Marlins, Rays and Rangers. Then, they discuss why Aaron Judge is the rising tide that lifts all boats for the Yankees, the most obvious trade-deadline match, how bad is this American League — historically speaking, and more on Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s slog of a season. Then, Buster talks to longtime pro Rick Monday about snatching the American flag from field-invading protesters in 1976. Later, Sarah Langs plays The Numbers Game. And finally, Buster answers your questions during Bleacher Tweets. Lees meer
0:00 Welcome
3:01 Hembo
4:13 Blip or Trend: Marlins
5:28 Blip or Trend: Yankees
7:10 Blip or Trend: Rays
9:16 Blip or Trend: Rangers
10:19 Blip or Trend: Cubs
11:39 Yankees sorely miss Aaron Judge
13:39 What happened to Austin Riley?
17:39 Bo Bichette back to Toronto?
25:50 Historically bad American League
28:50 Rick Monday saves the American flag
43:07 Sarah Langs plays The Numbers Game
44:33 Bleacher Tweets: PCA vs. Shohei Ohtani
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Biggest Mystery: Sox Sweep Yanks; Mets Fire Mendoza; Rays Hold Best AL Record
29 juni 2026 · 31 min
Tim Kurkjian and Buster Olney discuss the Red Sox sweep of the Yankees and if Boston can dream about the postseason, the Mets firing manager Carlos Mendoza and what it means for the GM David Stearns, why the Angels firing GM Perry Minasian probably won't change much in Anaheim, the Tigers falling out of playoff contention and looking likelier than ever to trade Tarik Skubal, Junior Caminero raking the Rays to the AL's best record, why Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is baseball's biggest mystery, and the Rangers losing Wyatt Langford. Lees meer
4:01 Tim Kurkjian
24:16 Bleacher Tweets
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Ranking the top World Series candidates most likely to dethrone the Dodgers 🤔
26 juni 2026 · 50 min
Buster Olney is joined by Jorge Castillo and Alden Gonzalez as they take a deep dive into the top World Series contenders and debate which team has the best chance to dethrone the Dodgers as World Series champions. Plus Sarah Langs and Todd Radom join! Lees meer
0:00 Welcome + Thursday recap
2:50 State of the Dodgers, injuries + Shohei Ohtani greatness
8:39 Will the Dodgers land Tarik Skubal?
13:20 Atlanta Braves
15:40 New York Yankees
20:29 Seattle Mariners
23:02 Philadelphia Phillies
25:45 Milwaukee Brewers
30:07 Tampa Bay Rays
31:47 Toronto Blue Jays
32:25 San Diego Padres
33:22 Chicago Cubs
35:46 Sarah Langs Plays the Numbers Game
37:11 Todd Radom's best American baseball moments
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Underwater: Devers Drama Continues; Jac Cag Summer; Mariners Stock Rising
24 juni 2026 · 32 min
Paul “Hembo” Hembekides and Buster discuss the continued strangeness around Rafael Devers refusing to leave the game after being pinch run, Devers calling the situation a “misunderstanding,” Buster Posey not addressing it with the team, the Kansas City Royals’ Jac Caglianone finding his own, the Cincinnati Reds’ Chase Burns keeping the riverboat afloat, why the Seattle Mariners are the biggest challenger to the New York Yankees in the American League, and if New York Mets’ ace Freddy Peralta is worth the big money he wants. Later, Buster answers your questions during Bleacher Tweets. Lees meer
0:00 Welcome
3:54 Paul “Hembo” Hembekides
5:52 Rafael Devers drama continues
13:35 Jac Caglianone summer
16:00 Chase Burns is the best tunnel baller in MLB
18:13 Buy Mariners stock now
24:24 Should the Mets pay Freddy Peralta big money?
27:22 Bleacher Tweets
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Counting Chickens: Rafael Devers Throws a Tantrum; Cardinals Manager Oliver Marmol; MLB Owners Willing to Shut Down the Sport
22 juni 2026 · 50 min
ESPN.com’s David Schoenfield joins Buster Olney to discuss Rafael Devers’ tantrum after being pinch run, the reality that MLB owners are ready to shut down the sport, the Marlins sweeping the Giants, Kyle Tucker being dropped to seventh in the Dodgers’ lineup, Kyle Schwarber’s three-homer Saturday, a fun series between the October-bound Brewers and Braves, if the Orioles are still alive and the Tigers hanging around in the Al Central. Then, Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol stops by to talk about Jordan Walker as an NL MVP candidate, JJ Wetherholt’s enthusiasm, Dustin May finding his stuff, and which player he hates to game plan against in the box. Later, Buster answers your questions during Bleacher Tweets. Lees meer
0:00 Welcome
0:23 Top of the First
3:23 ESPN’s David Schoenfield joins
4:37 Rafael Devers’ tantrum
10:31 Marlins sweep Giants
11:33 MLB owners’ latest draft overhaul
17:22 Kyle Tucker struggling
19:58 Kyle Schwarber hits three homers
22:46 Orioles take series vs. Dodgers
25:08 Tigers hanging around in AL Central
26:45 Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol joins
28:37 Jordan Walker NL MVP candidate?
31:28 JJ Wetherholt’s enthusiasm
32:32 Dustin May finds his stuff
34:23 Cardinals contending for postseason
36:47 Toughest player to game plan against
39:53 Bleacher Tweets
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Challenging Topics: What's It Like to Be Traded?; "Return of the Clowns"; Numbers Game
19 juni 2026 · 41 min
ESPN MLB analyst Doug Glanville joins Buster Olney to discuss the San Francisco Giants listening to trade offers on Rafael Devers, Matt Chapman and Willy Adames, what it’s like to play in the league while being the subject of trade rumors, and whether the Tigers, Red Sox, Mets, Orioles and others should buy or sell at the deadline. Then, Sarah Langs plays The Numbers Game. Plus, Todd Radom on Left O’Duol, the man who opened the door for Japanese players coming to America. Finally, Buster answers your questions during Bleacher Tweets. Lees meer
0:00 Welcome
2:43 ESPN MLB analyst Doug Glanville joins
3:55 E:60’s “Return of the Clowns” premieres on Juneteenth
6:22 San Francisco Giants are listening on big players
6:56 How players handle trade rumors
14:05 Buy or Sell: Detroit Tigers
16:03 Boston Red Sox
17:00 Texas Rangers
17:58 Minnesota Twins
19:14 Baltimore Orioles
19:45 New York Mets
21:31 Miami Marlins
22:08 Cubs need a cut-up
25:02 The Numbers Game with Sarah Langs
26:06 Todd Radom on Lefty O’Doul, quiz
33:07 Bleacher Tweets
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Hello Kitty: Nationals Manager Blake Butera; Mets & Giants Makeovers?; Deep Dive on Hamate Injuries
17 juni 2026 · 1 uur 3 min
Washington Nationals manager Blake Butera joins Buster Olney to discuss CJ Abrams leading the All-Star voting for NL shortstops, his team’s offense racking up runs, leadership from his young core and adjusting to life as a new dad. Then, ESPN’s Jesse Rogers stops by to talk about why the Cubs need to loosen up, incoming makeovers for the Giants and Mets, why the White Sox have staying power, the Cardinals continue to amaze and confuse, and if Nick Kurtz is the AL MVP frontrunner with Aaron Judge injured. Later, ESPN injury expert Stephania Bell does a deep dive on hamate bone injuries after José Ramirez and Vinnie Pasquantino get bad news. Finally, Buster answers your questions during Bleacher Tweets. Lees meer
3:02 Washington Nationals Manager Blake Butera
16:36 ESPN’s Jesse Rogers joins
17:47 Is the Cubs’ clubhouse too tight?
25:10 The Giants are open for business
29:29 Mets barreling toward a makeover
32:29 White Sox have staying power
33:28 Can’t figure out the Cardinals
35:01 Nick Kurtz new AL MVP frontrunner?
35:38 ESPN injury expert Stephania Bell joins
36:28 The key to Tarik Skubal’s rapid return
39:57 José Ramirez, Vinnie Pasquantino break hamates
44:23 Theory on why hamates keep breaking
51:57 Bleacher Tweets
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Jacob Misiorowski is the best pitcher since...? | Braves 1B Matt Olson joins the show!
15 juni 2026 · 33 min
Tim Kurkjian joins to talk about Jacob Misiorowski's latest historical performance: a 15-strikeout complete-game 1-hitter. Buster and Tim also discuss Tarik Skubal's return and what that means for the Tigers, the white hot White Sox, and Pete Crow-Armstrong's correlation to the Cubs' success. Lees meer
Braves All-Star first baseman Matt Olson then joins to discuss one of the most underrated parts of his game: his arm. He also shares a surprising story about the closest he's come to missing a game during his iron-man streak and is wise enough to not share some inside secrets of his batting approach to Cam Schlittler.
0:00 Top of the First (Logan Webb, White Sox, Las Vegas)
2:21 Jacob Misiorowski's complete game
6:09 Tarik Skubal returns
7:35 Jose Ramirez's injury
9:07 Spencer Strider's injury
10:07 Yoshinobu Yamamoto's 1-hitter, White Sox win series
11:18 Cubs dependence on Pete Crow-Armstrong
12:55 Matt Olson's laser arm
15:35 Closest to missing a game
20:38 Returning to Silver Slugger form
24:59 Michael Harris II's breakout season
26:37 Mauricio Dubon's impact on Atlanta
27:56 Views on Walt Weiss' tackle on Soler
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Cam Schlittler joins to discuss his incredible season + A historic week for walk-off home runs that will give you chills 😲
12 juni 2026 · 45 min
Yankees pitcher and AL Cy Young frontrunner Cam Schlittler joins the show to discuss his mindset, his epic postseason debut against the Red Sox last year, how he learned to hit 100 mph, and he shares a great story about how Aaron Judge helped him in a time of need. Lees meer
Jorge Castillo then joins to discuss Schlittler's dominance, the storybook walk-off home runs from Bryce Eldridge and Braden Montgomery, the Cardinals surprising season, and if Mets President of Baseball Operations David Stearns is on the hot seat.
Plus Sarah Langs and Bleacher Tweets!
0:00 Welcome
0:51 Cam Schlittler joins
1:43 Postseason game against the Red Sox
3:00 Memories of being drafted by the Yankees
5:35 First time hitting 100 mph
8:15 The key to his 3-pitch fastball arsenal
9:19 Aaron Judge being a good captain
11:08 Giancarlo Stanton's role
12:11 A Massachusetts native playing for the Yankees
14:08 Jorge Castillo joins, Cam Schlittler's dominance
17:02 Bryce Eldridge walk-off Grand Slam
22:31 Braden Montgomery walk-off home run in debut
25:26 Jordan Walker's impressive year for St. Louis
27:27 Trade Deadline Outlook
30:18 The State of the Mets: Is David Stearns' job safe?
38:47 Sarah Langs plays the numbers game
39:47 Bleacher Tweets (Orioles, Australia)
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"He's having the greatest Live Ball season of all-time" 🤯 The facts that put Shohei Ohtani above Babe Ruth in the GOAT conversation
10 juni 2026 · 49 min
We begin with Braden Montgomery hitting a spectacular walk-off home run in his MLB debut. Hembo then stops by to discuss the crazy Athletics-Brewers game from Monday, the Red Sox woes, why Alex Bregman is doing so poorly at Wrigley Field for the Cubs, how Ohtani's two-way season this year exceeds any season of Babe Ruth's, and more. Lees meer
Eduardo Perez then joins to preview the best MLB prospects in the College World Series starting on ESPN this weekend, why Las Vegas will be an even worse ballpark for pitchers than Coors Field in Denver, Cristopher Sanchez's claim to best pitcher in baseball, and the Red Sox questionable organizational philosophies.
0:00 Braden Montgomery walk off home run
2:00 Hembo joins the show
3:07 Nick Kurtz's amazing season
7:03 Red Sox failures
10:36 Alex Bregman can't hit at Wrigley
13:56 Shohei Ohtani's historic season
16:30 Corbin Carroll is a triples machine
18:30 Carson Benge is thriving
20:47 Best MLB prospects to watch at the College World Series
27:18 Why Las Vegas will ruin Athletics pitchers
33:07 Cristopher Sanchez's dominance
36:30 Red Sox organizational dysfunction
43:40 Bleacher Tweets (Julio Rodriguez, Manny Machado)
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Who is the best pitcher in baseball? + Judge's injury and what that means for him and the Yankees
8 juni 2026 · 45 min
Eric Hosmer joins Buster Olney to talk about Jacob Misiorowski's latest firecracker outing where he threw 45 pitches over 101 mph! Is he the best pitcher in baseball over Paul Skenes, Shohei Ohtani, and Cristopher Sanchez? They also talk through: Aaron Judge's injury and what it means for him and the Yankees this season, Fernando Tatis Jr's struggles, and the AL Wild Card Race. Lees meer
David Schoenfield then stops by to chat Misiorowski, Houston's recent surge, and Roki Sasaki's emergence for the Dodgers.
Plus Bleacher Tweets where Buster discusses what's happening with the Red Sox organization.
0:00 Top of the First
0:54 Alex Bregman takes accountability for Cubs' struggles
1:56 Kevin McGonigle shines for Detroit
2:25 Reds bullpen woes
2:55 Atlanta Braves on 110-win pace
3:36 Jacob Misiorowski's dominance with Eric Hosmer
10:48 Aaron Judge's injury
13:35 AL MVP Race (Yordan Alvarez, Bobby Witt Jr)
15:20 Cody Bellinger fits well in New York
16:22 Padres offense is MIA
19:06 AL Wild Card Race
21:46 Dave Schoenfield joins, how bout those Knicks?!
23:50 Is Misiorowski the best pitcher in baseball?
26:18 The Houston Astros are not out of it
29:21 Louis Varland dominating for Blue Jays
30:11 Roki Sasaki blooming for Dodgers
33:46 Bleacher Tweets (best fan bases, Red Sox woes)
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Who is the most fiery manager in MLB? | Will the Red Sox trade for this Mets star? 🤔
5 juni 2026 · 49 min
Hembo joins the show to discuss Cristopher Sanchez's historic month, a superstar the Red Sox should trade for, Michael Harris II's incredible improvement, Ben Rice's breakout, Bobby Witt Jr.'s obscurity, and how ABS has dramatically helped left-handed hitters. Lees meer
Blue Jays broadcaster Dan Shulman then stops by to discuss all things Toronto and how the Blue Jays finally have light at the end of the tunnel. Him and Buster then get into a discussion for a manager that is replacing Aaron Boone as most fiery in MLB.
Sarah Langs takes us through some amazing pitching stats and we end with Bleacher Tweets.
0:00 Intro
0:52 Hembo joins, Cristopher Sanchez is incredible
3:53 Red Sox to trade for Bo Bichette?!
7:05 Tigers not taking calls on Tarik Skubal
12:10 Michael Harris II's remarkable improvement
14:52 Ben Rice is a Yankees star
17:27 Bobby Witt Jr. is turning into the next Mike Trout
19:54 Left-handed hitters are raking
23:54 Blue Jays injuries with Dan Shulman
26:11 The reason for hope in Toronto
28:14 Vladimir Guerrero Jr's power dip
31:13 Louis Varland is the real MVP
33:12 Blue Jays Trade Outlook
36:22 The new fieriest manager in MLB
41:22 Sarah Langs numbers game
43:10 Bleacher Tweets: Roberto Clemente, pitching stats
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ALL OF THE DRAMA at the WCWS; How Ohtani broke out of his slump | Washington Nationals SS CJ Abrams
3 juni 2026 · 41 min
Jessica Mendoza joins us ahead of the Women's College World Series title rematch between Texas and Texas Tech, recapping all of the drama the tournament has given in the last week (brawls, slander, pregnant pitchers, unique game management... and more!). She also dives into the Dodgers season so far and what she thinks Ohtani's next mountain to climb will be. Lees meer
Washington Nationals All-Star shortstop CJ Abrams then gives us the inside details on his "alien" nickname, the toughest pitcher to hit, and the Nationals surprising top-ranked offense.
We end with Bleacher Tweets. Is there a better reliever than Mason Miller?
0:00 Top Five (Lou Gehrig Day, Mariners, Tigers, Aaron Judge, Gage Jump)
2:46 - Jessica Mendoza joins from WCWS
3:45 - Top 3 storylines (Oklahoma, Rematch, Offense)
6:00 - NiJaree Canady's all-time greatness
10:36 - "You made a mistake." Inside details on the Texas Tech-Tennessee drama
14:28 - Player of the Year announces she was pitching pregnant
16:05 - Similarity between Dodgers and the 90's Yankees
19:43 - How Shohei Ohtani got out of his slump
24:30 - Nationals SS CJ Abrams rapid fire round
33:13 - Bleacher Tweets: Relievers better than Mason Miller?!
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"It's Over, It's Not Over" - Which division races are already decided at the beginning of June? | Cleveland Guardians 2B Travis Bazzana Joins
1 juni 2026 · 34 min
Tim Kurkjian joins Buster Olney as they play a game of "It's Over, It's Not Over" to discuss which division races are already decided as we enter the month of June. They also talk more about the potential for a lockout next season. Lees meer
Cleveland Guardians rookie second basemen Travis Bazzana then joins to discuss his homeland of Australia and their spiders, his approach to hitting that allows him to draw walks at a record-setting pace, and the Guardians attempt to go for another division title.
0:00 Top of the First: Yankees, Mariners, White Sox
1:54 Welcome Tim Kurkjian
2:39 It's Over, It's Not Over: NL East, Braves and Phillies
5:18 NL Central: Brewers and Cubs
7:24 NL West: Dodgers, Padres
9:19 AL East: Rays and Yankees
10:55 AL Central: Guardians and White Sox
12:55 AL West: Mariners
14:20 Which side will budge on the inclusion of a salary cap?
18:04 Guardians 2B Travis Bazzana joins
20:30 How did Bazzana fall in love with baseball?
21:34 Bazzana's record-setting walk rate
25:20 WBC experience with Australia
26:43 Jose Ramirez's impact
27:55 Stephen Vogt's player-first approach
28:59 State of the Guardians
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Owners formally propose a salary cap. What that means for a potential lockout next season 🤔
29 mei 2026 · 33 min
Jesse Rogers joins the show to discuss the news today that MLB owners formally proposed a salary cap for the first time since the 1994 strike. He and Buster dive into how the players union feels about it, and how it affects the prospects for a lockout when the current CBA expires on Dec. 1. They also discuss how the Brewers continue to be successful year-after-year, and where Tarik Skubal might end up. Lees meer
Sarah Langs joins as she does every Friday for The Numbers Game, and Todd Radom tells us about his new book.
0:00 Intro
0:43 Owners Salary Cap proposal. Lockout next season?
13:06 How do the Brewers keep winning?
14:47 Why is offense down?
16:58 Tarik Skubal trade destinations
20:52 Sarah Langs Plays The Numbers Game
22:06 Todd Radom's new book
26:40 Bleacher Tweets: Padres and Fantasy Baseball
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Tarik Skubal's trade destinations | Cardinals pitcher Michael McGreevy joins
27 mei 2026 · 42 min
Hembo joins the show to discuss Houston's no-hitter and if it might impact their "seller" status at the trade deadline. Buster and Hembo also discuss Tarik Skubal's potential destinations, including the team Buster thinks will land him. They also hit on JJ Wetherholt's rise, Jacob Misiorowski's dominance, and Nolan McLean's struggles. Lees meer
Cardinals pitcher Michael McGreevy then joins the show to discuss his game, why he was upset about his college coach's decision to move him from a two-way player to solely a pitcher, and the Cardinals quicker-than-expected rise.
0:00 - Top of the First: Hitters, Uribe, Skubal
2:55 - Hembo joins the show
3:36 - Does Astros no-hitter change their "seller" status?
6:35 - Rangers approach to the trade deadline
7:35 - What team could trade for Tarik Skubal?
13:15 - Cardinals rookie JJ Wetherholt is already impressive
15:34 - What has spurred Jacob Misiorowski's rapid improvement?
19:30 - Mets pitcher Nolan McLean's struggles
22:33 - Cardinals pitcher Michael McGreevy joins the show
22:44 - McGreevy's oulook on the NL Cy Young race
23:55 - Pitchers' strategic changes
25:12 - McGreevy's wide pitching arsenal
26:24 - Pitchers McGreevy tries to emulate
29:05 - Change from SS to pitcher in college
30:28 - Tarps Off Section has given energy to Cardinals
32:20 - Inside the Cardinals success
33:35 - JJ Wetherholt's rapid rise
34:38 - Question for Cam Schlittler
35:35 - Job if not playing baseball
37:11 - Bleacher Tweets: Yankees, Jen Pawol
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Do we need to change the MVP conversation around Shohei Ohtani? | Brewers sweep Cubs, Tarik Skubal trade outlook, Tony Gwynn Jr. joins the show
22 mei 2026 · 48 min
On today's episode, Buster Olney and David Schoenfield break down the Brewers surge and the Cubs fall, discuss if Tarik Skubal could be traded midseason, why the Astros decade of dominance is over, and if Shohei Ohtani is the favorite in the NL Cy Young award race. Lees meer
Tony Gwynn Jr. then joins us to discuss the Padres-Dodgers recent series; is it the best rivalry in baseball? Plus Mason Miller's dominance and why the MVP conversation around Ohtani is feeling like it did around Michael Jordan.
Sarah Langs tells us why Ohtani, Sal Stewart, and Jacob Misiorowski are doing things that we haven't seen in 50+ years, and Todd Radom gives us his 3 most underrated ballparks.
0:00 Intro + Welcome
2:13 Dave Schoenfield joins the show
2:56 Brewers sweep Cubs
5:53 Could Tarik Skubal be traded?
8:40 Cal Ripken Jr. to return as Orioles President?
11:19 Royals could be sellers at the trade deadline
13:19 Astros decade of dominance appears over
16:15 Ohtani's Cy Young case
17:30 J.P. Crawford willing to move to Third Base
19:35 Sarah Langs plays the numbers game
20:58 Tony Gwynn Jr joins the show
22:54 What did we learn from Padres-Dodgers series?
25:48 Why Manny Machado is in a slump
27:08 Mason Miller should be a Cy Young and MVP candidate
29:02 Sandy Alcantara should be a Padres trade target
30:28 Ohtani's MVP conversation feels like it did with MJ
34:13 Tony Gwynn Sr's feelings towards the Dodgers
35:01 Todd Radom's most underrated parks in baseball
41:57 Bleacher Tweets
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Why the NL is so much better than the AL, Yankees bullpen issues | Mariners exec Jerry Dipoto
20 mei 2026 · 49 min
Welcome back to the Baseball Tonight podcast! Hembo joins us to talk about the National League's dominance over the American League, the Mets youth movement, Brice Turang stating claim to the best 2nd baseman in baseball, the Yankees bullpen issues, and the Giants historically low walk percentage. Lees meer
Then Mariners President of Baseball Operations Jerry DiPoto joins to discuss top prospect Colt Emerson's booming big league arrival, Julio Rodriguez's early-season success, why Cal Raleigh is struggling, and his approach to the trade deadline.
0:00 - Intro + last night
1:37 - Hembo joins the show
2:30 - National League's dominance over the American League
6:18 - Mets youth movement
10:37 - Brice Turang, best 2nd baseman in baseball?
13:10 - What's wrong with the Yankees bullpen?
18:30 - The Giants are taking walks at a historically low percentage
22:07 - Is Cam Schlittler running away with the AL Cy Young?
24:41 - Mariners exec Jerry Dipoto joins the show
25:00 - Rookie Colt Emerson's big week
29:46 - State of the Mariners season so far
31:48 - Julio Rodriguez's best start to a season of his career
35:00 - Cal Raleigh's struggles
37:26 - Trade deadline outlook
43:41 - Bleacher Tweets (Phillies, Yankees)
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Brewers Cy Young hopeful Jacob Misiorowski joins the show + Tim Kurkjian on the White Sox, Phillies, and more
18 mei 2026 · 34 min
Jacob Misiorowski joins the show to talk about his lights-out performance against the Yankees, the first time he hit 100 mph, his unique relationship with manager Pat Murphy, and more. Then Tim Kurkjian stops by to discuss why hope prevails for the ailing Tigers (and the rest of the AL), the white hot White Sox, the loaded NL Cy Young Race, the Phillies surge, and the best baseball story of the week in St. Louis. Lees meer
0:00 Intro and welcome
0:41 Weekend Headlines: Phillies, Dodgers, Padres, and White Sox
2:27 Jacob Misiorowski joins the show
2:40 Misiorowski's dominance vs the Yankees
4:10 The Origin Story
5:09 First time hitting 100 mph
6:14 Opposing hitters reactions
7:00 Konnor Griffin question for Misiorowski
9:19 How much do you study other pitchers?
11:40 What makes the Brewers so good?
12:21 Unique relationship with Pat Murphy
13:28 Tim Kurkjian joins, Tigers in trouble
15:38 American League is wide open
19:03 White Sox are white hot
22:20 National League Cy Young Race is loaded
26:45 Phillies are surging
27:47 Cardinals "Tarps Off" fans were best thing this weekend
30:38 Thanks for watching
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The loaded NL Cy Young Race + White Sox GM Chris Getz
15 mei 2026 · 48 min
Welcome back to the Baseball Tonight podcast! Jorge Castillo joins the show to discuss the loaded NL Cy Young Race between Shohei Ohtani, Paul Skenes, Jacob Misiorowski, and a 4th pitcher who might be the best of all. Buster and Jorge then break down which players on the Mets, Red Sox, and Astros could be dealt at the trade deadline, and finish by discussing what Anthony Volpe should do to keep himself on the Yankees Roster. Lees meer
White Sox GM Chris Getz then joins as we go inside Chicago's rebuild into an early-season playoff contender. He shares what makes the clubhouse so special and what Munetaka Murakami and Colson Montgomery are doing to power their success. Plus, will we see the Pope throw out a first pitch?
We finish the show with Sarah Langs and Bleacher Tweets!
0:00 Intro
0:36 Welcome Jorge Castillo
1:23 NL Cy Young Race: Skenes, Misiorowski, Ohtani
8:04 Mason Miller for MVP?
9:31 Trade Deadline candidates
14:20 Anthony Volpe's recent comments
18:07 White Sox GM Chris Getz joins
20:00 What makes the clubhouse so special?
23:21 Munetaka Murakami has silenced doubters
26:37 Colson Montgomery is finding his groove
31:30 White Sox strategy for 1st pick in MLB draft
32:49 The Pope throwing out the first pitch?
34:55 2024 season reflection
39:25 Sarah Langs plays the numbers game
41:03 Bleacher Tweets: Brewers + Home Runs
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Why so many superstars are struggling + Konnor Griffin joins the show
13 mei 2026 · 47 min
Welcome back to the Baseball Tonight Podcast! Pirates rookie shortstop Konnor Griffin joins the show to discuss his adjustment to life in the Big Leagues, the toughest pitchers he's faced, and his favorite ballparks he's played in so far. Hembo then swings by to share why several stars, including Shohei Ohtani, Cal Raleigh, and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. are struggling. Then injury expert Stephania Bell goes in-depth on Tarik Skubal's surgery. We end with Bleacher Tweets about the Orioles and Padres! Lees meer
0:00 Intro + Top of the First
2:21 Konnor Griffin Joins
2:48 Griffin's favorite MLB ballparks
4:46 Adjusting to MLB travel
5:58 Best pitchers Griffin has faced
7:22 First time being asked for an autograph
8:16 Paul Skenes' dominance
9:46 State of the Pirates
11:57 Players Griffin is looking forward to meeting
12:55 Griffin's first purchase after signing contract
13:53 Hembo joins the show
14:27 Konnor Griffin's improvement
18:26 Struggling Superstars: Ohtani, Guerrero Jr., Raleigh, Tatis Jr., Henderson
31:00 Stephania Bell breaks down Tarik Skubal's surgery
41:06 Bleacher Tweets: Orioles and Padres
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NEW DETAILS about Tarik Skubal's surgery that could be "life-changing" for the game of baseball
10 mei 2026 · 47 min
Welcome back to the Baseball Tonight podcast, publishing a day early because of breaking news surrounding Tigers pitcher Tarik Skubal. His agent, Scott Boras, joined us to give us the details surrounding this first-time surgical procedure on an MLB player that could cut Skubal's recovery time in half. He also shares his memories about the late Bobby Cox. Lees meer
ESPN's Jesse Rogers then hops on to discuss the surprising reason for the Cubs early-season success, and who they could target at the trade deadline. We then switch to the AL where he tells us which playoff-favorite teams he's most concerned about. We finish the segment discussing some concerns about Boston's Chief Baseball Officer Craig Breslow.
Finally, Royals broadcaster Eric Hosmer joins us to react to the Skubal news from Boras and why it could be a life-changing for the game of baseball. He then also shares his AL teams he's most concerned about. We finish with the state of sign-stealing in today's game.
We end the show with Bleacher Tweets and Buster's memories about Bobby Cox.
0:00 Welcome
0:57 Scott Boars joins
1:31 Details on Skubal's surgery
4:27 Skubal's new timeline for returning to baseball
5:52 Update on Skubal post-surgery
6:22 Why Skubal can return much quicker than expected
7:25 Nerves for a new surgery?
8:32 How this surgery might impact Skubal's free agency
9:15 Bobby Cox memories
11:21 Jesse Rogers on the Cubs success
13:25 How Pete Crow-Armstrong is taking control
15:37 Cubs potential trade-deadline targets
18:27 Concern: Orioles, Red Sox, Mariners, Tigers, Blue Jays, Royals
22:07 Questions about Craig Breslow
26:51 Eric Hosmer joins the show
28:01 Reaction to Skubal surgery news
31:21 Concern: Orioles, Red Sox, Mariners, Tigers, Blue Jays, Royals
33:25 Trouble in Detroit
34:47 Royals are on the rise
35:52 Sign-Stealing discussion
40:28 Bleacher Tweets: Andy Pages + Cubs
42:57 Remembering Bobby Cox
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Why the Braves aren't getting too excited + Yankees rotation getting stronger, Favorite John Sterling memories
8 mei 2026 · 45 min
Welcome back to the Baseball Tonight Podcast! Braves GM Alex Anthopoulos joins us to detail why he's not getting too excited yet about the Braves best start since 1998, how Matt Olson is getting even better, and his reaction to 62-year-old manager Walt Weiss' tackle during last month's brawl. Yankees fan Rich Eisen then stops by to talk about his favorite John Sterling memories, the time he creeped out Don Mattingly, and how scary the Yankees rotation can be with Carlos Rodon and Gerrit Cole on the way back. Plus Sarah Langs and Todd Radom! Lees meer
0:00 Welcome
0:37 Cubs are on fire
2:06 Braves GM Alex Anthopoulos joins the show
2:36 Atlanta's best start since 1998
3:51 Matt Olson can do it all
6:33 Reaction to Walt Weiss' tackle in brawl
9:41 Braves depth in face of injuries
11:13 Reflecting on the iconic David Price 2015 trade
16:09 Sarah Langs plays the Numbers Game
17:04 Rich Eisen joins the show
17:19 Favorite John Sterling memories
21:23 Rich's Yankee fandom origin story
23:27 Favorite Yankee players growing up
24:20 Awkward Don Mattingly story
28:33 Rodon and Cole coming back
29:50 Why the Yankees are so good this year
35:40 Todd Radom joins the show
36:20 Best bobblehead giveaways this year
38:44 Quiz time!
39:56 Bleacher Tweets: Mike Trout to the east coast?
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Did Framber Valdez plunk Trevor Story because he was upset at Boston stealing signs?
7 mei 2026 · 38 min
Benches cleared after Tigers pitcher Framber Valdez hit Red Sox batter Trevor Story on Tuesday. Valdez said it was not intentional, while Tigers manager A.J. Hinch said it was a "low moment" for the team. Speculation abounds that Valdez was upset about the Boston stealing signs, rather than the two home runs they hit before Story was beaned. Eduardo Perez joins to break it all down. Later on, Hembo hops on to discuss Matt Olson's hot streak, Rafael Devers slow start, and the rookie who is raking for the Cubs. Lees meer
0:00 Welcome
0:41 Eduardo Perez joins
0:55 Framber Valdez fallout
3:01 How long should Valdez be suspended?
5:11 Tigers starting pitching injury crisis
6:39 Tarik Skubal out 2-3 months
9:02 Junior Caminero is must-watch
9:57 What is happening with the Giants?
12:09 Carlos Correa out for the season
13:00 Hembo joins the show
13:57 Rafael Devers struggles in San Francisco
18:35 Matt Olson, Hall of Fame bound?
22:30 Red Sox struggling at the plate
25:34 Moises Ballesteros on fire for the Cubs
30:15 Marlins middle infield swap
32:22 Congrats to the Schwinks
33:06 Bleacher Tweets
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How superstar Elly De La Cruz has gotten even better | BBTN Pod
4 mei 2026 · 27 min
Reds Manager Terry Francona joins the show to discuss Elly De La Cruz's improvements this year, what has made rookie Sal Stewart so special early on, and why Boston is such a brutal place to leave as a manager. Then Hunter Pence swings by to talk about two Japanese "rookies" who are lighting up the big leagues: Munetaka Murakami with the White Sox and Kazuma Okamoto with the Blue Jays. He also discusses the biggest threat to the Dodgers' crown and why the Giants have struggled to start the year. We end by giving our tribute to the legendary broadcast, John Sterling. Lees meer
0:00 Welcome
0:52 Yankees are surging
1:03 Braves have best record but lose Acuna
1:22 Twins SP Joe Ryan leaves with injury
1:38 Yankees option Anthony Volpe to AAA
2:03 Giants calling up Bryce Eldridge
2:24 Welcome Terry Francona
2:45 Elly De La Cruz is getting even better
6:00 What makes Sal Stewart so good
7:24 Hunter Greene injury update
8:07 NL Central is best division in baseball
9:02 Reacting to Alex Cora's firing, why is Boston so brutal?
12:27 Hunter Pence joins the show
12:52 Munetaka Murakami can't stop hitting HRs
15:02 Kazuma Okamoto has established a unique tradition
18:56 Who can challenge the Dodgers?
20:48 Giants early-season struggles
22:19 Taylor baby update!
23:13 Remembering John Sterling
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How the Red Sox season just went from bad to worse
1 mei 2026 · 47 min
The Boston Red Sox received bad news with star pitcher Garrett Crochet headed to the IL, just a few days after firing manager Alex Cora. Buster Olney and Alden Gonzalez discuss the Red Sox fate this year. They also dive into the Dodgers tactic of benching Shohei Ohtani as a DH when he pitches; how the Atlanta Braves have the best record in baseball; and the resurgence of the Seattle Mariners. Blue Jays pitcher Kevin Gausman joins the show to discuss Toronto's season, and Sarah Langs plays the numbers game. Lees meer
0:00 Welcome
1:23 Matt Olson Walks It Off
1:38 JJ Wetherholt HRs off Paul Skenes
1:54 Marlins take series from Dodgers
2:18 Mariners back to .500
2:28 Garrett Crochet to IL
2:39 Alden Gonzalez joins the show
3:10 Red Sox issues
10:44 Dodgers Organizational Success
15:16 Ohtani not batting when pitching
20:08 Braves best record in MLB
23:12 Mariners surging
26:28 Kevin Gausman joins the show
26:45 Gausman close to 2,000 career Ks
27:32 How Gausman unlocked his splitter
29:14 The Braves secret to boosting Gausman
31:30 Advice to younger players
33:05 Blue Jays clubhouse is tight-knit
35:32 How piano playing saved Max Scherzer's career
38:17 Calling pitches
41:22 Sarah Langs plays the numbers game
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Need Friction: Phillies Fire Manager Rob Thomson; Can Philadelphia save its season?
29 april 2026 · 27 min
The Philadelphia Phillies have official fired manager Rob Thomson and named Don Mattingly the interim manager. Buster Olney and Paul "Hembo" Hembekides discussing Thomson's dismissal, why it should've happened after the 2025 postseason, the outlook on Mattingly at interim, where recently fired Alex Cora fits into this puzzle, and Buster's advice for Cora while he examines the landscape. Plus, panic or patience on the Dodgers' Kyle Tucker, Yordan Álvarez looking downright terrifying, Craig Stammen has the Padres humming, and the Brewers have unlocked Kyle Harrison. Lees meer
0:00 Welcome
0:15 Hembo
0:30 Phillies fire Rob Thomson
8:06 Could Alex Cora take over in Philadelphia?
13:31 Dodgers Kyle Tucker
15:57 Astros Yordan Álvarez
18:29 Craig Stammen has Padres rolling
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Unexpected: Red Sox Fire Alex Cora; The Timing, The How & The Why; When Will We See Cora Back in the Dugout?
27 april 2026 · 49 min
The Boston Red Sox fire manager Alex Cora, in a stunning early-season move. Buster Olney and Rob Bradford (WEEI, Baseball Isn't Boring) discuss the timing of the firing, how it went down, the power struggle with GM Craig Breslow, what the Red Sox are losing in Cora, John Henry's disappearing act, and when they think we'll see Cora managing again. Then, ESPN's Jesse Rogers stops by to talk about what kind of impact new Red Sox manager Chad Tracy can have on the lineup, Breslow's leadership style, the Chicago Cubs coming off a ten-game winning streak, and Pete Crow-Armstrong searching for his superstar form. Lees meer
0:00 Welcome
0:30 Rob Bradford (WEEI, Baseball Isn't Boring)
0:53 Boston Red Sox fire Alex Cora
4:21 Power struggle between Cora and GM Craig Breslow
10:05 Who's to blame in all of this
13:24 John Henry's stewardship as owner
15:41 When will we see Cora back in the dugout?
17:56 Can new Red Sox manager Chad Tracy unlock the lineup?
19:49 Breslow's leadership style
24:09 NL East
27:23 Chicago Cubs
30:56 Pete Crow-Armstrong maturing on the field
35:07 Bleacher Tweets
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To Blame: Mets' Twin Wins; Phillies Slide On; Elly De La Cruz Leap Year; New Yankee Unis?
24 april 2026 · 46 min
The streak is dead! The Mets win two in a row over the Minnesota Twins. Buster Olney and Hembo discuss the Mets’ playoff chances, Buster’s wacky trade idea for Philadelphia, the Phillies’ hilariously thin lineup, the Padres’ sale price, Elly De La Cruz beginning to break out, and why the Athletics should lock up Shea Langeliers. Then, Todd Radom talks about Yankee players pushing for alternate road uniforms, and the Royals drawing new plans for a stadium in Crown Center. Later, Sarah Langs plays The Numbers Game. Plus, Buster answers your questions during Bleacher Tweets. Lees meer
0:00 Hembo joins the show
1:00 Mets breaking losing streak
9:14 Phillies lose ninth straight
14:37 Should Philadelphia trade for Alex Cora?
17:50 Reds Elly De La Cruz leap year
20:16 Takeaways from Padres sale
25:51 Athletics should lock up Shea Langelier’s
27:53 Todd Radom joins the show
28:18 Yankee players want alternative road uniforms
29:43 Royals move downtown
31:37 Quiz
33:58 Sarah Langs plays The Numbers Game
35:11 Bleacher Tweets
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Competitively Disrespectful: Mets Lose 12th Straight; Manny Machado Stops By; NL East Therapy from Bristol
22 april 2026 · 54 min
The New York Mets lose their 12th straight game! Buster Olney, David Schoenfield and Jorge Castillo convene in Bristol to discuss the Mets’ tailspin, if the age of the Philadelphia Phillies’ lineup is a hinderance, and why this is the Braves team of two years ago. Then, San Diego Padres third baseman Manny Machado stops by to talk about which milestone number is important to him, Mason Miller’s dominance, alternate history with Aaron Judge on the Padres, the sale of the franchise for $3.9 billion, and GM A.J. Preller’s basketball games. Later, SportsCenter host and Phillies fan Kevin Negandhi, along with Mets fan and ESPN boss Pete McConnville air their NL East grievances. Later, Buster, Jorge and Dave answer listener questions from Bristol during Bleacher Tweets. Lees meer
0:00 Welcome from Bristol!
0:30 Jorge Castillo, Dave Schoenfield join the show
1:11 Mets lose 12th straight
5:51 Phillies lineup over the hill?
11:28 Braves are back
14:28 Padres Manny Machado joins the show
14:38 Chasing 3,000 hits
16:02 Watching Mason Miller dominate
18:56 What If: Aaron Judge on the Padres?
21:30 Padres on the verge of being sold for $3.9B
29:38 Playing hoops with GM A.J. Preller
30:48 NL East Therapy with Kevin Neghandi
39:45 Bleacher Tweets with Dave & Jorge
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Dry Hacks: Mets Lose 11 Straight; Eric Hosmer on Royals Drama; Ben Rice Breaks Out
20 april 2026 · 51 min
The Mets are in a tailspin. Is Carlos Mendoza's job on the line in Queens? Eric Hosmer and Buster Olney talk about why there's no drama between Salvador Perez and manager Matt Quatraro, the Kansas City Royals early struggles, Ben Rice breaking out for the Yankees, who goes to the bullpen in New York when Carlos Rodón returns, and which teams they think are underrated to watch. Then, ESPN's MLB draft and prospect expert Kiley McDaniel discuss how Kiley scouted Cincinnati Red Sal Stewart, what he's seen out of Konnor Griffin, the Boston Red Sox's Garrett Crochet giving up 16 runs in two starts, Mason Miller's absurdity, and how the top of the MLB Draft if shaping up. Later, Buster answers your questions during Bleacher Tweets. Lees meer
0:00 Eric Hosmer joins the show
2:42 Drama in the Kansas City Royals locker room?
8:22 Ben Rice breaks out for Yankees
10:22 Hos likes Will Warren
12:17 Mets keep losing
15:44 Underrated teams
17:33 Kiley McDaniel joins the show
18:35 His scouting reports on Sal Stewart, Konnor Griffin
24:10 Path to a competitive season for the Mets?
27:45 Red Sox Garrett Crochet still struggling
30:53 Yankees rotation/bullpen with Carlos Rodón
34:52 Padres Mason Miller is absurd
38:19 Top prospects in the MLB Draft
43:37 Bleacher Tweets
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Study: Reds Sal Stewart Stops By; Shohei Ohtani the NL Cy Young Frontrunner?; Rating City Connects
17 april 2026 · 1 uur
Is Shohei Ohtani the Cy Young frontrunner in the NL? Hembo and Buster discuss that, plus, the Mets’ lineup struggles and Mason Miller mowing guys down. Then Cincinnati Reds infielder Sal Stewart stops by to chat with Buster about his big weekend in Miami, how studying gives him confidence, his at-bat approach, and which pitcher gave him a good cat-and-mouse game. Then, Alden González stops by to talk about what stood out during Jackie Robinson Day at Dodger Stadium, Ohtani’s ridiculous pitching performance, and if Steve Cohen will make a move at manager. Later, Todd Radom rates the new City Connects, Sarah Langs plays The Numbers Game, and Buster answers your questions during Bleacher Tweets. Lees meer
3:06 Hembo joins
3:32 Shohei Ohtani Cy Young frontrunner?
8:17 Mets lineup
11:17 Padres Mason Miller
14:28 What makes Sal Stewart great
17:48 Reds Sal Stewart stops by
18:28 Hometown series in Miami
20:26 Winning the Spring Training free throw contest
24:51 At-bat approach
29:02 Watching Bo Bichette hit, hitting against Garrett Crochet
30:17 Alden González joins
31:22 Stories from Jackie Robinson Day at Dodger Stadium
35:46 Shohei Ohtani continues to marvel
38:42 Dodger offense
40:09 Mets… yikes…
43:46 Sarah Langs plays The Numbers Game
44:50 Todd Radom rates City Connects
54:13 Bleacher Tweets
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Retire The Number: Rays Chandler Simpson Stops By; Struggling Stars
15 april 2026 · 41 min
The Rays’ Chandler Simpson is a menace on the bases. He joins Buster Olney to discuss what other players say about his speed during games, his on-base obsession, pregame bunting regimen, Tony Gwynn, and Jackie Robinson’s on the field fearlessness. Then, ESPN’s David Schoenfield stops by to talk about star players batting under .200 to start the season and Garrett Crochet’s eyebrow raising game. Plus, on a scale of 1-10, how worried are they about the Blue Jays, Mets and Astros. Later, Buster is joined by former National League President Leonard Coleman Jr. to share the story of how Robinson’s No. 42 was retired across MLB. Finally, Buster answers yours questions during Bleacher Tweets. Lees meer
0:00 Welcome
0:30 Rays OF Chandler Simpson joins the show
1:07 Catchers telling him to “slow down”
2:10 Obsessed with getting on base
3:34 On bunting
7:39 Watching Tony Gwynn highlights
8:40 Wearing No. 42 on Jackie Robinson Day
10:40 David Schoenfield joins the show
13:17 Star players batting under .200
16:15 Garret Crochet’s 10 ER outing
18:15 Level of concern for the Toronto Blue Jays
20:16 New York Mets
25:28 Houston Astros
28:22 Story behind retiring No. 42 across MLB
35:23 Bleacher Tweets
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“Wingspan Like a Condor”: Padres on 5-Game Heater; Francisco Lindor’s problems are getting weird; Bob Costas Stops By
13 april 2026 · 53 min
The New York Yankees were thrown into chaos all weekend long because of the Rays’ Chandler Simpson and his speed. Eduardo Pérez and Buster discuss, plus, the San Diego Padres are hot, can the Sacramento Athletics’ pitching hold up at home, what’s up with the Mets’ Francisco Lindor, and who had the idea for every player to wear No. 42 on Jackie Robinson Day. Later, NBC Sports’ Bob Costas stops by to talk about his role on Sunday Night Baseball, Buster’s first encounter with Bob, if managers will tighten up ABS challenges as the season continues, interactions with Jackie Robinson’s family, and the full story on the 1988 Dodger team chanting “Kill Costas!” before a World Series game. Lees meer
0:00 Welcome
1:31 Eduardo Pérez joins the show
1:55 Rays Chandler Simpson terrorizes Yankees
7:32 Padres hot
9:08 Athletics: Real or not
10:05 Mets Francisco Lindor’s issues
12:34 Was Eduardo at Jackie Robinson’s last recorded speech?
16:58 All players wearing No. 42 was Ken Griffey Jr.’s idea
21:00 Bob Costas joins the show
25:30 Buster’s first encounter with Bob
26:46 Thought ABS would be used more judiciously
35:15 Interactions with Jackie Robinson’s family
39:10 “Kill Costas”
44:49 Bleacher Tweets
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Unanimous: Albert Pujols Stops By; Adley Rutschman Has Something to Prove; Budding Braves Star
10 april 2026 · 53 min
Future Hall of Famer Albert Pujols joins the podcast! But first, Hembo and Buster talk about the Cardinals’ Jordan Walker, if Konnor Griffin is better than advertised, the Orioles’ Adley Rutschman having something to prove, budding Braves star Drake Baldwin, which pitcher that’s been hurt the most by ABS, and Hembo’s three favorite Pujols stats. Then, the Machine joins the show to discuss which numbers from his career he’s most proud of, his reverence for the Hall of Fame, his idea for the World Baseball Classic semifinals, and what he sees in Shohei Ohtani’s swing. Later, Sarah Langs plays The Numbers Game. Finally, Buster answers yours questions during Bleacher Tweets. Lees meer
0:00 Hembo
2:38 Cardinals Jordan Walker
4:26 Pirates Konnor Griffin
7:24 Orioles Adley Rutschman
9:53 Braves Drake Baldwin
12:54 Pitcher most impacted by ABS
16:55 Hembo’s 3 favorite Pujols stats
18:32 Albert Pujols
19:30 Important career numbers
21:47 Unanimous selection important?
23:53 Reverence for the HOF
28:07 ABS thoughts
33:39 WBC changes
38:48 You Played, I Didn’t: Aaron Judge, Shohei Ohtani, Junior Caminero
45:03 Sarah Langs
47:25 Bleacher Tweets
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Spear: First Baseball Fight of the Season; Konnor Griffin Gets the Bag; How Two Players from Red Sox Country Made it to the Bronx
8 april 2026 · 47 min
Our first baseball fight of the year! The Angels and Braves throw punches, and Atlanta manager Walt Weiss spears Jorge Soler! Plus, the Pittsburgh Pirates sign Konnor Griffin to a 9-year, $120M contract. Then, Buster Olney and Jesse Rogers discuss the messy state of the Cubs’ rotation, the Blue Jays’ rough start, and the Milwaukee Brewers throwing at Red Sox catch Willson Contreras again! Later, Yankees scout Matt Hyde talks about finding diamonds in the rough scouting Ben Rice and Cam Schlittler in Massachusetts, and taking them late in the draft. Finally, Buster answers your questions during Bleacher Tweets. Lees meer
0:00 Welcome
0:45 Konnor Griffin, Pirates sign 9-year $140M deal
1:45 Angels-Braves brawl
3:17 Jesse Rogers joins
3:39 Cubs Cade Horton injured
7:11 Blue Jays rough start
11:25 Red Sox Willson Contreras hit by Brewers again!
19:36 Guardians José Ramírez
21:55 Yankees scout Matt Hyde
23:33 Scouting Ben Rice
30:00 Scouting Cam Schlittler
37:30 Bleacher Tweets
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Knoblach’s Agent: Pirates are Must-Watch; Jo Adell’s Acrobatic Robberies; Chris “Mad Dog” Russo on Giants & Ohtani vs. Ruth
7 april 2026 · 49 min
Angels right fielder Jo Adell robbed three home runs in one game. Was it the greatest defensive performance we’ve ever seen from an outfielder? Tim Kurkjian and Buster Olney discuss. Plus, the guys talk about Konnor Griffin and Paul Skenes make the Pirates must-watch, the NL Central looks strong, if this is Aaron Boone’s best Yankee team, Kyle Harrison and the Brewers rolling along, and if José Ramírez is the greatest Cleveland Guardian ever. Then, Chris “Mad Dog” Russo talks about the first time Buster appeared on his radio show, his early concerns with the San Francisco Giants, Shohei Ohtani and the Los Angeles Dodgers, the angriest someone in sports has been with him, and the time he infuriated Arizona Diamondback fans — and paid the price for it. Later, Buster answers your questions during Bleacher Tweets. Lees meer
0:00 Tim Kurkjian joins
1:02 Jo Adell
3:27 Konnor Griffin
6:29 Best NL division
8:55 Alejandro Kirk out
13:02 Aaron Boone’s best Yankee team?
14:53 Brewers
16:23 José Ramírez
17:52 Chris “Mad Dog” Russo joins
20:41 San Francisco Giants
23:44 Los Ángeles Dodgers dominance
25:36 Shohei Ohtani or Babe Ruth?
29:29 Aaron Boone Yankees
37:15 Angry Arizona Diamondback fans
41:53 Bleacher Tweets
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Small, Simple Moves: Pirates Call Up #1 Prospect Konnor Griffin; Joe Buck Stops By
3 april 2026 · 49 min
Konnor Griffin gets the call to The Show. Eric Hosmer and Buster Olney discuss the Pirates calling up the No. 1 prospect in baseball, the Miami Marlins off to a surprising start, Cam Schlittler cruising, if Shohei Ohtani is actually AI and the Kansas City Royals honoring the late Terrance Gore. Then, Joe Buck stops by to talk about calling the Jackie Robinson Game on ESPN, writing his Baseball Hall of Fame speech, interviewing his kids at a St. Louis Blues game, his dad Jack’s relationship with Robinson, which of Jack’s famous calls was his father’s favorite, and how he connect with former New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick over baseball. Later, Buster answers your questions during Bleacher Tweets. Lees meer
0:00 Eric Hosmer joins the show
0:37 Pirates call up Konnor Griffin
11:17 Miami Marlins 5-1 start
12:47 Yankees Cam Schlittler is dominating
15:07 Dodgers Shohei Ohtani in midseason form
19:18 Kansas City Royals honored late Terrance Gore
24:46 Joe Buck joins the show
26:09 Buck to be honored in Cooperstown
29:39 Interviewing his sons
32:39 Jack Buck’s relationship with Jackie Robinson
34:38 Jack Buck’s favorite call
38:41 Bill Belichick loves baseball
44:04 Bleacher Tweets
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Big Fish: Mike Trout Joins the Show!; Andrew Painter Debuts; Shohei Sizzles; Should the Cubs be Worried?
1 april 2026 · 50 min
Angels center fielder Mike Trout joins Buster to discuss a strong start to the season, reflecting on the past few season, striving for the postseason, his relationship with new manager Kurt Suzuki, and his first impressions of the ABS System. Then, Hembo talks about Phillies prospect Andrew Painter impressing in his debut, Shohei Ohtani’s outrageous first outing, what’s behind prospects Colt Emerson Cooper Pratt signing big deals, the Blue Jays’ terrific start, the White Sox’s Munetaka Murakami playing like he has something to prove, and the worrisome Cubs starting pitching. Lees meer
0:00 Welcome
0:36 Mike Trout
3:35 Reflecting, slowing down the process
8:23 Putting together a healthy season
9:41 Striving for a postseason return
10:50 On manager Kurt Suzuki
12:06 ABS first impressions
14:20 Hembo, Phillies Andrew Painter debuts
19:06 Dodgers Shohei Ohtani throws 6 scoreless innings
22:35 Prospects Colt Emerson, Cooper Pratt sign big deals
27:58 Blue Jays, Dylan Cease off to terrific start
31:02 Mets Bo Bichette’s rough start
33:48 White Sox Munetaka Murakami can rake
37:51 Cubs pitching is worrisome
39:50 Bleacher Tweets
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Relaxed: Hunter Pence on ABS First Impressions, Rookies, Giants; Blue Jays & Yankees Sweep
30 maart 2026 · 49 min
It was an exciting first weekend of MLB action! Hunter Pence and Buster Olney discuss shaking off Opening Day jitters, how rookies dominated the conversation to start the season, first impressions of the ABS System, the San Francisco Giants starting 0-3, and how teams move on from losses. Then, ESPN’s Jorge Castillo stops by to talk about the Toronto Blue Jays and New York Yankees sweeping their respective series to open the season, and the Los Angeles Dodgers treating the regular season like a dress rehearsal. Then, Sarah Langs plays The Numbers Game. Laters, Buster answers your questions during Bleacher Tweets. Lees meer
0:00 Hunter Pence joins the show
3:39 Rookies rule first MLB weekend
5:59 Guardians Chase DeLauter
8:08 Tigers Kevin McGonigle
9:43 Reds Sal Stewart
11:23 JJ Wetherholt
13:08 ABS System initial impressions
18:18 Giants start 0-3
28:33 ESPN’s Jorge Castillo
29:06 Mets start 2-1
30:36 Juan Soto seems relaxed
33:05 Yankees & Blue Jays sweep
37:01 Is this Dave Roberts’ best Dodger team?
38:41 Sarah Langs
40:00 Bleacher Tweets
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Opening Day Overreactions: Aaron Judge 0-fer; Rookies Shine, Can the Dodgers Win 103 Games?
27 maart 2026 · 43 min
Let’s overreact to MLB Opening Day 2026! Karl Ravech, Eduardo Pérez and Buster Olney discuss the joy of baseball’s return, why the overreactions to Aaron Judge’s first game don’t make sense, Paul Skenes getting knocked around with an assist from Oneil Cruz, all the rookies who shined in their debuts, if the Dodgers can win more than 102 games, another quality start from Tarik Skubal, Junior Caminero taking four walks, Jacob Misiorowski’s 11 strikeouts, and what Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s peers are saying about him after is 2025 postseason. Later, Buster answers your questions during Bleacher Tweets. Lees meer
0:00 MLB Opening Day 2026 overreactions
4:40 Yankees Aaron Judge overreactions
8:28 Pirates Paul Skenes 0.2 IP
9:19 Oneil Cruz’s costly mistake
13:49 Rookies shine on Opening Day
14:28 Tiger Kevin McGonigle
15:48 Mets Carson Benge
16:26 Cardinals J.J. Wetherholt
20:29 Can the Dodgers win 103 games?
25:05 Tigers Tarik Skubal quality start
26:56 Cubs extend Nico Hoerner
27:28 Brewers Jacob Misiorowski throws 11 Ks
28:25 Blue Jays Vladimir Guerrero Jr. ready to roll
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