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Baseball Tonight with Buster Olney

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

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Bristol, CT

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

Language:

English


Episodes
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Emergency Services: Dodgers Take 2-0 NLCS Lead Over Brewers; What’s Next for the Phillies & Tigers

10/15/2025
Buster discusses Yoshinobu Yamamoto's complete game, Max Muncy's turning point home run, the Brewers and Blue Jays offenses struggling, if John Schneider is too scripted with his pitching, and if Bo Bichette has played his last game for Toronto – with some help from producer Taylor and No. 1 Blue Jays fan Dan Stanczyk. Then, Hembo emerges from his cave to talk about the Phillies' NLDS exit, Philadelphia fascinating offseason ahead, how the Mariners have ambushed Toronto pitching, and the Tigers examining their options with Tarik Skubal. CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS 13:22 Dodgers-Brewers recap, Blue Jays-Mariners preview 26:25 Hembo 48:45 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:56:10

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Self-Assuredness: Mariners Take 2-0 Lead Over Blue Jays; Dodgers Hang On in Game 1 Against Brewers

10/14/2025
Boog Sciambi and Buster discuss the Brewers’ wild 8-6-2 double play, Blake Snell’s dominant performance, watching Freddie Freeman progress through his career, the Mariners winning their third straight game, and Tigers GM Scott Harris defending his trade deadline decisions. Then, Sarah Langs plays The Numbers Game. CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS 13:52 Boog Sciambi 37:52 Sarah Langs 39:09 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:47:13

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Embrace the Role: Mariners Win ALCS Game 1; Epic 15-Inning ALDS Game 5; Dodgers-Brewers Set for NLCS

10/13/2025
Dave Schoenfield and Buster discuss the Mariners winning a 15-inning classic against the Tigers in Game 5 of the ALDS, Seattle following that up with a win in Toronto to start the ALCS, how loud it was in T-Mobile Park on Friday, Bryce Miller impressing on short rest, Cal Raleigh coming through clutch, the difference between the Brewers and Dodgers ahead of Game 1 in the NLCS, and Kyle Tucker’s free agency. CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS 14:36 David Schoenfield 48:21 Sarah Langs 50:01 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:59:17

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Someone Else’s Family: Dodgers Eliminate Phillies; Cubs Force Game 5 Against Brewers

10/10/2025
Karl Ravech and Buster discuss the Dodgers eliminating the Phillies in the NLDS, Kyle Schwarber’s outpouring of emotion, why they think it’s a no-brainer Rob Thomson and Aaron Boone will remain in their current positions, the only thing we know about Game 5 between the Cubs and Brewers, Matthew Boyd’s bounce back, the Blue Jays’ versatility, roster decisions for the Yankees, and Tarik Skubal and the Tigers facing off against the Mariners in Seattle for Game 5. Later, Sarah Langs plays The Numbers Game. CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS 17:26 Karl Ravech 38:44 Sarah Langs 39:45 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:45:59

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Bought a Boat: Blue Jays Clinch ALCS Spot; Rowdy Locker Room Celebrations; Yankees Eliminated

10/9/2025
Jake Peavy and Buster discuss the Blue Jays’ celebration after eliminating the Yankees in the ALDS, the time Jake Peavy bought a duck boat after winning the World Series, Vladimir Guerrero playing proud for Toronto, if the Yankees should consider the season a failure, how they view Aaron Judge postseason, pitching chaos in Cubs-Brewers, and Tarik Skubal taking to the podium before Game 5 against the Mariners. Later, Sarah Langs plays The Numbers Game. CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS 17:17 Jake Peavy 43:03 Sarah Langs 43:54 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:51:19

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Sigh of Relief: Aaron Judge Gives the Yankees Life; Mariners Mash; Loaded Day of Division Series Games

10/8/2025
Eric Hosmer and Buster discuss the Yankees wining game three with help from an Aaron Judge homer, how to handle a pitch that far inside, Judge’s double-take a the dugout camera, the suspect managing in the playoffs, if the Mariners and Brewers can wrap up their series, and why the Dodgers are looking better than every other team. Later, Sarah Langs plays The Numbers Game. CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS 14:36 Eric Hosmer 39:07 Sarah Langs 40:16 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:47:42

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The Professor: Brewers School Cubs; Dodgers Up 2-0 On Phillies; Yankee Lineup Changes?

10/7/2025
Jorge Castillo fills in for Buster Olney. Jorge chats with Tim Kurkjian about the environment in the Rogers Center over the weekend, how Pat Murphy is a step ahead of Craig Counsell, why we’ll likely see Paul Goldschmidt in the Yankee lineup over Ben Rice, the pop in the Blue Jays’ offense, and young pitchers continuing to impress this postseason. Then, Sarah Langs plays The Numbers Game. CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS 6:53 Tim Kurkjian 29:00 Sarah Langs 30:01 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:37:28

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In a Sweat: Trey Yesavage Savages Yankees; Dodgers Keep Rolling; Mariners Defeat Tarik Skubal

10/6/2025
Karl Ravech and Buster recap an exciting weekend of ALDS and NLDS action. They discuss the Blue Jays pitching vexing the Yankee offense, Trey Yesavage doing damage in his fourth major league start, Jorge Polanco figuring out Tarik Skubal, the Dodgers plugging their bullpen with Tyler Glasnow and Roki Sasaki, the Cubs lacking pitching options, and the Rangers hiring Skip Schumacher. Later, Sarah Langs plays The Numbers Game. CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS 16:25 Karl Ravech 45:49 Sarah Langs 46:53 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:55:44

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Straight A’s: Clown Caboose with Happy Yankee Fans; ALDS & NLDS Preview

10/3/2025
David Cone, Eduardo Perez, Karl Ravech and Buster ride the subway one last time, recapping the New York Yankees eliminating the Boston Red Sox and advancing to the ALDS. They discuss Cam Schlittler’s dominant fastball, the ovation he received in the 8th inning, Yankee offensive making adjustments the second time through the order, looking ahead to the ALDS between New York and the Toronto Blue Jays, and the Yankee bullpen coming out of Game 3 clean. Then, David Schoenfield previews all four division series matchups. Later, Sarah Langs plays The Numbers Game. CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS 18:38 Clown Car 32:42 David Schoenfield 51:42 Sarah Langs 52:46 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:01:02:10

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Date Night: Clown Caboose Rides Again; Taylor McGregor on the Team to Beat; A Trio of Game 3s

10/2/2025
David Cone, Eduardo Perez, Karl Ravech and Buster ride the subway again, recapping Game 2 of Yankees-Red Sox. They discuss the Red Sox base running, Jazz Chisholm saving runs for the Yankees, Ben Rice controlling the strike zone, redemption for Antothy Volpe, and what Game 3 will hinge upon. Plus, the guys take the pulse of the Yankee fans on the subway car. Then, Taylor McGregor talks about the the Dodgers turning it on, which is the team to beat this postseason, the chaos between the Tigers and Guardians, Mason Miller’s 104 mph fastball, Braves manager Brian Snitker stepping away and their advice for the Rockies while they look for a new general manager. Later, Sarah Langs plays The Numbers Game CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS 14:46 Clown Car 29:34 Taylor McGregor 51:40 Sarah Langs 52:44 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:58:31

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Clown Caboose: Exciting First Day of the Postseason; Yankees-Red Sox Recap from the Subway

10/1/2025
David Cone, Eduardo Perez, Karl Ravech and Buster record the Clown Car and recap Yankees-Red Sox from the subway. They discuss Aroldis Chapman figuring it out, how Garrett Crochet made things easy for Alex Cora, Aaron Boone’s misstep, the unsung hero for the Red Sox, and impressive wins for the Tigers and Cubs. Plus, the guys chat with Red Sox and Yankee fans on the subway. Then, Jesse Rogers stops by to talk about the playoff atmosphere at Wrigley Field, Kyle Tucker’s performance, all of the managerial changes across baseball, if Hunter Greene was tipping his pitches and no team needing a win more than Detroit. CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS 16:22 Clown Car 29:10 Jesse Rogers 46:35 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:57:44

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Baseball Tonight Live: 2025 MLB Playoff Preview

9/29/2025
Join Tim Kurkjian, Buster Olney and Dave Schoenfield as they get you ready for the MLB playoffs! We’ll break down the matchups to watch as the full postseason picture went down to the wire on the last day of the regular season. Will the Brewers and their home-field advantage throughout the entire postseason be a blessing or a curse? Which Wild Card team could make noise this postseason? Will the World Series champion come out of the NL, with the Phillies, Cubs, Dodgers and Padres all playoff bound? Or will the AL, and the Yankees, Blue Jays, Guardians, Mariners and Tigers emerge as the team to beat? We got everything to watch for so don’t miss the action with this ultimate playoff preview!CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS 35:34 Sarah Langs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:41:42

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Cacophony of Noise: Final Weekend of the Regular Season; Mets & Reds Clinging to Playoff Hopes; Can the Phillies Pull It Off?

9/26/2025
Eric Hosmer and Buster discuss Noelvi Marte saving the Reds’ postseason hopes, the Mets’ upside-down pitching, the Padres and Red Sox bullpen advantages, the Phillies, and the coming ABS System. Then, Sarah Langs plays The Numbers Game. Later, Todd Radom returns with tales from his travels, after exploring the baseball culture in Japan. Plus, the quiz. WATCH SUNDAY'S POSTSEASON PREVIEW SHOW LIVE ON ESPN'S YOUTUBE PAGE CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS 8:44 Eric Hosmer 29:25 Sarah Langs 31:14 Todd Radom 44:17 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:52:24

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Slathered with Cheese: Guardians Overtake Tigers in AL Central; Exciting Night of Baseball; The Mets are Cratering

9/24/2025
Buster and David Schoenfield discuss the Mets fighting for their playoff lives, whether the Tigers’ collapse or the Guardians’ comeback is more impressive, who wins the AL East, and where Kyle Tucker, Yordan Alvarez and Bo Bichette’s injuries stand. Then, Hembo stops by to talk about his new book “Got Your Legends,” whether he was allowed to speak on Good Morning America with Mike Greenberg, the official announcement of the balls and strikes challenge system, why Aaron Judge is primed for a breakout postseason, if the Reds could be a nightmare in a short series, and a big picture view of the Mets’ cratering season. CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS 14:37 David Schoenfield 36:19 Hembo 1:04:13 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:01:11:16

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Maple Syrup: Cal Raleigh on the Art of Catching; Clown Car Rolls Out of Houston; Clayton Kershaw Retires

9/22/2025
David Cone, Karl Ravech, Eduardo Perez and Buster discuss Mariners seeming like the team to beat in the American League, Karl’s conversation Cal Raleigh, the continued push and pull of the AL MVP race, the Guardians forcing their way back into the playoff picture, the Tigers blowing it and why Clayton Kershaw should be a unanimous first-ballot Hall of Famer. Then, Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh chats with Buster in the locker room about when he started catching, connecting with Johnny Bench, watching Jason Varitek growing up, and pitch framing. Then, Roxy Bernstein and Doug Glanville talk to Astros manager Joe Espada for ESPN Radio. And, Sarah Langs plays The Numbers Game. CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS 10:40 Clown Car 25:59 Cal Raleigh 33:37 Sarah Langs 34:52 Joe Espada 37:26 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:44:46

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Checkmaster: Brewers Manager Pat Murphy Stops By; Cubs Postseason Return; Ballpark & Beyond

9/19/2025
Brewers manager Pat Murphy and Buster discuss keeping guys in “check,” team culture, not playing passively and the state of his team heading into October. Then, Jesse Rogers talks about the Cubs’ first trip to the postseason since 2020, Kyle Tucker’s injury, if Anthony Rizzo should get a statue outside Wrigley Field, the Brewers checking their egos and the Dodgers considering moving Shohei Ohtani to the bullpen. Next, Sarah Langs has an essay on Ohtani. Later, Todd Radom shares the Ballpark & Beyond, and administers the quiz. CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS 6:51 Brewers Manager Pat Murphy 21:14 Jesse Rogers 41:25 Sarah Langs 43:35 Todd Radom 55:27 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:01:07:16

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Hoss: Cal Raleigh Continues Making History; Toronto Taking Off; Best Right-Handed Hitters of All Time

9/17/2025
Tim Kurkjian and Buster discuss Cal Raleigh's pure strength, Aaron Judge dragging the Yankees back from the abyss, whether the Brewers or Phillies will clinch the No. 1 see in the National League, the Dodgers' disintegrating bullpen, the surging Guardians, the Red Sox missing Roman Anthony and the Blue Jays unleashing Trey Yesavage. Then, Hembo stops by to talk about whether Judge makes his list of five best right-handed hitters ever, Freddy Peralta being the most underrated ace in baseball, and the most frustratingly average team in baseball. During Bleacher Tweets, Buster talks about Ken Rosenthal tripping over Milwaukee's team photographer, and Jomboy addressing the reporting on Aroldis Chapman locating his inside fastball. CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS 12:57 Tim Kurkjian 34:01 Hembo 50:46 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:01:01:54

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Coming Down the Stretch: Yankees Red Sox Sunday Night Baseball; Trevor Story Unpacks September

9/15/2025
Buster, Eduardo Perez, and David Cone hop in the clown car to break down Yankees at Red Sox and examine how the Mets missing the playoffs could be the most epic collapse in baseball history. The Numbers Game with Sarah Langs. Then Trevor Story explains what the pennant chase is like to Karl Ravech. Plus Bleacher Tweets. CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS 6:33 - Clown Car 21:47 - The Numbers Game with Sarah Langs 23:30 - Trevor Story Interview 26:35 - Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:33:36

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Gangster Movies: The Dodgers Arms; Surging Mariners; Faltering Mets; Actors Who Love Baseball

9/12/2025
Alden and Buster Olney discuss all of the playoff races and how the Dodgers seem bored. Then, MLB Network’s Adnan Virk stops by to talk about his new book Cinephile, why Paul Giamatti doesn’t talk about his father Bart Giamatti, actors that are huge baseball fans, and his top three baseball movies. Later, Todd Radom stops by to share the Ballpark & Beyond and administer the quiz. CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS 6:08 Alden Gonzalez 32:16 Adnan Virk 48:09 Sarah Langs 50:48 Todd Radom 59:18 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:01:06:38

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Talkative: Juan Soto & J.T. Realmuto at The Plate; Managerial Changes Abound; Trea Turner Goes Down

9/10/2025
Jeff Passan and Buster Olney discuss the Giants sneaking back into the NL Wild Card race, Kyle Schwarber hitting another home run, where the Nationals could land for manager and GM, and if a first round playoff exit would force a manger change for the Phillies. Next, Buster chats with Juan Soto and J.T. Realmuto about their back-and-forth at the plate. Then, Hembo on Trea Turner injury impact, Bryan Woo and the lost art of starter longevity, and the biggest X-factor in the AL playoff field. CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS 6:39 Jeff Passan 36:57 Juan Soto and J.T. Realmuto 43:11 Hembo 58:32 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:01:07:21