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Recent Episodes of Baseball Tonight with Buster Olney
Bowling Title: Gerrit Cole Walks Rafael Devers; Mookie Betts Mic’d Up; Celebrating Roberto Clemente Day
Jorge Castillo and Buster discuss the strange controversy around Gerrit Cole and the Red Sox, Luke Weaver emerging as a star and what’s considered a successful season for Aaron Boone. Then, Nathalie Alonso stopped by to talk about her new book Call Me Roberto! Later, Sarah Langs plays The Numbers Game.
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10:11 Mookie Betts mic’d up
12:59 Jorge Castillo
30:32 Nathalie Alonso
43:09 Sarah Langs
49:39 Bleacher Tweets
Episode • 16 September 2024 • 59m and 31s
Surging: Tigers Manager A.J. Hinch; The Most Exciting Player in Baseball; Buster’s Top Five Teams
A.J. Hinch and Buster discuss whether the word “playoffs” is said in the Detroit clubhouse, a Parker Meadows grand slam changing momentum for the team and how Tarik Skubal handles success. Next, Karl Ravech talks about the Braves starting to take on water, Aaron Judge’s struggles and Shohei Ohtani's size. Plus, Todd Radom shares the Ballpark & Beyond. Later, Sarah Langs plays The Numbers Game.
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8:18 A.J. Hinch
19:30 Karl Ravech
35:16 Todd R...
Episode • 13 September 2024 • 1h, 5m and 33s
De-Developing Greatness: John Smoltz on the Braves; Gary Cohen on the Mets; NL West Chatter
John Smoltz and Buster discuss Smoltz hanging out with fellow Hall Of Famers, the Braves fighting for a playoff spot and the sport suffering from the loss of starting pitching. Then, Mets broadcaster Gary Cohen talks about the NL MVP race, the perceived weakness of the Mets, the most complete teams in baseball and Pete Alonso. Later, Alden Gonzalez on Francisco Lindor putting the team on his back and if the NL West has the three best teams in the league.
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Episode • 11 September 2024 • 1h, 11m and 4s
Solving a Problem: Buster Talks to Verlander; Did the Matt Chapman Signing Signal a Shift in the Sport?
Buster shares his thoughts on Justin Verlander after chatting with him throughout the weekend. Then, Jeff Berry on the Giants extending Matt Chapman and how it’s part of a larger shift in the sport. Later, Sarah Langs plays The Numbers Game with Verlander, Marco Vientos and Parker Meadows.
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7:36 Buster on Verlander
11:46 Jeff Berry
30:50 Sarah Langs
37:48 Bleacher Tweets
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Episode • 9 September 2024 • 46m and 37s
Bulldog Jowls: Giants Pay Matt Chapman; Royals GM J.J. Piccolo; Yankees Closer Problem
Royals GM J.J. Piccolo and Buster discuss mobilizing the front office after Vinnie Pasquantino broke his hand, Michael Wacha, and the future of starting pitching. Then, David Schoenfield on the Giants paying Matt Chapman, how the Chapman signing impacts Alex Bregman’s market, Francisco Lindor doing something every night and Clay Holmes getting booted from the closer role. Plus, Todd Radom shares the Ballpark & Beyond and administers the quiz. Later, Sarah Langs and Lawrence Butler play The Numbers Game.
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Episode • 5 September 2024 • 1h, 1m and 9s
You Are So Demanding: Two Jacksons and a Skenes; Can the Mets Catch the Braves?; Red Sox Year of Progress
Buster reviews the state of the division races in the final month of the regular season. Next, Sarah Langs talks about more of Shohei Ohtani’s magnificence and plays The Numbers Game with Dave Roberts and Teoscar Hernandez. Then, Tim Kurkjian on contenders for NL Rookie of the Year, the Mets hanging in the wild card picture, and the Dodgers’ rotation issues. Later, NESN’s Lou Merloni stops by to share his thoughts on Red Sox.
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Episode • 3 September 2024 • 59m and 54s
Putting in the Work: Rich Hill Returns; Comparing Tyler Glasnow and… Michael Wacha?; Pete Alonso Plays The Numbers Game
Rich Hill and Buster discuss Rich returning for his 20th MLB season with the Red Sox, why he chose Boston and coaching his son’s little league team. Then, Jeff Berry compares Michael Wacha and Tyler Glasnow, and asks if front offices should follow the Royals’ model. Later, Sarah Langs talks about Shohei Ohtani and his dog decoy. Plus, Gerrit Cole and Pete Alonso assist with The Numbers Game. Finally, Todd Radom shares the Ballpark & Beyond and administers the quiz.
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Episode • 30 August 2024 • 1h, 8m and 38s
Make My Skin Crawl: 10 Teams that Could Win It All; One Nice Thing About the White Sox; Top Players at Each Age
Tim Kurjian and Taylor Schwink discuss how many teams Tim thinks could win the World Series, the Astros’ recent cool-off and what he’s excited to watch in September. Then, Jesse Rogers on MLB’s idea to implement a 6-inning minimum on starting pitchers, the White Sox destined for infamy, and who the Cubs should target in an offseason trade. Next, Kiley McDaniel ranks the best players at every age from 16 to 25 and shares his thoughts on the Rookie Of The Year races. Finally, David Schoenfield stops by to answer your Bleacher Tweets.
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Episode • 28 August 2024 • 53m and 16s
Interpreter WAR : Ohtani vs. Lindor for NL MVP; Scathing Takes on Mariners, Mets & Yankees; The Incredible Jackson Merrill
Jeff Passan talks to Alden Gonzalez and Jorge Castillo about the shape of the NL MVP race, why it reminds Alden of the 2012 race, Jorge being against a DH winning an MVP, and the NL West. Then, Jeff listens to his friends Mina Kimes, Jake Storiale and Michael Cole share their unfiltered thoughts on their favorite teams. Later, Sarah Langs discuss Jackson Merrill coming up clutch again. Plus, Steven Kwan and Adrian Del Castillo read more of Sarah’s notes.
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Episode • 26 August 2024 • 57m and 45s
Is He a Hall of Famer?: Joey Votto Retires; Team to Beat in the AL; Ben Joyce & Brandon Hyde Play The Numbers Game
David Schoenfield and Buster discuss Joey Votto retiring, Votto being ahead of his peers in his approach at the plate, the Mariners’ nosedive, and the Astros’ star power. Then, Sarah Langs on the Staten Island Little League coach attacking Aaron Judge. Plus, Ben Joyce and Brandon Hyde assist with The Numbers Game. Later, Todd Radom shares the Ballpark & Beyond and administers the quiz.
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5:32 David Schoenfield
25:17 Sarah Langs
31:31 Todd Radom
41:18 Bleacher Twee...
Episode • 23 August 2024 • 51m and 3s
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