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Baseball Tonight with Buster Olney

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

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Recent Episodes of Baseball Tonight with Buster Olney


Bulldog Jowls: Giants Pay Matt Chapman; Royals GM J.J. Piccolo; Yankees Closer Problem

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Episode 23 August 2024 51m and 3s


Hot Potato: Unprecedented MLB Parity; Who Wants the AL East?; Ozuna & Sale Carrying Braves

Hot Potato: Unprecedented MLB Parity; Who Wants the AL East?; Ozuna & Sale Carrying Braves

Hembo and Buster discuss Front Office WAR, Gavin Lux rewarding Dodgers’ patience and a fatal flaw in the Yankee bullpen. Then, MASN’s Melanie Newman on the Orioles and Jackson Holliday. Boog Sciambi stops by to preview Sunday Night Baseball and share why he’s down on the trade deadline. Plus, MLB.com’s Mark Bowman on the latest major injury hit for the Braves.

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9:37 Hembo

25:39 Melanie Newman

36:03 Boog Sciambi

47:49 Mark Bow...

Episode 21 August 2024 1h, 4m and 17s


20% of the Songs: Little League Classic Walkoff; The Astros Are BACK; Teams Looking to Dump

20% of the Songs: Little League Classic Walkoff; The Astros Are BACK; Teams Looking to Dump

David Cone, Eduardo Pérez and Buster are in the Clown Car talking about the Tigers snatching an extra innings win against the Yankees at the Little League Classic and which AL team will finish with the most wins. Then, Jeff Passan discusses the Astros’ surge, the Rangers’ precipitous collapse, which teams may dump players and MLB’s latest idea to restore the preeminence of starting pitching. Later, Sarah Langs plays The Numbers Game with Francisco Lindor and Weston Wilson.

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Episode 19 August 2024 57m and 5s


Aaron Judge's Impact, Radom's Quiz and Jeff Berry's Front Office Evaluations

Aaron Judge's Impact, Radom's Quiz and Jeff Berry's Front Office Evaluations

On today’s episode of Baseball Tonight, Buster shares some of the latest news around the league. Karl Ravech joins the pod from Williamsport at the Little League World Series Series to speak on which Little League players stick out to him and the impact Aaron Judge has on the next generation of baseball players. Sarah Langs plays the numbers game with special messages from Juan Soto and Jake McCarthy. Todd Radom drops some Philadelphia baseball history gems and does this week’s quiz. We hear from Jeff Berry, the former agent, he shares how he evaluates front offices. More...

Episode 16 August 2024 1h, 5m and 56s


Arizona Diamondbacks Make A Push, MLB Analyst Doug Glanville and Los Angeles Angels Manager Ron Washington

Arizona Diamondbacks Make A Push, MLB Analyst Doug Glanville and Los Angeles Angels Manager Ron Washington

On this episode of Baseball Tonight, Hembo shares what the Phillies need to do down the stretch and how the Diamondbacks are leading the league in multiple categories. Buster and MLB Analyst Doug Glanville discuss the outstanding play from San Diego Padres outfielder, Jackson Merrill. They also talk about Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr., and how impactful his play has been. Then Los Angeles Angels manager Ron Washington joins the pod to talk about Mookie Bets and how Mike Trout is still around the team despite his injury and how he’s taking care of his body an...

Episode 14 August 2024 1h, 4m and 45s

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