Baseball Tonight with Buster Olney Harmonica Guy: Clown Car from Detroit After a Tarik Skubal Masterpiece
Jun 30, 2025
David Cone, a former MLB pitcher and insightful baseball analyst, joins the discussion on the streets of Detroit after Tarik Skubal's impressive performance. They dive into Skubal’s mastery on the mound and the intense competition between the Rays and Yankees. The conversation touches on the legacy of Dave Parker, and the extraordinary talent of Shohei Ohtani. Listeners are treated to fun anecdotes, musical moments, and analytical reflections on team dynamics and player performances, blending humor with serious baseball talk.
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Skubal's Unpredictable Dominance
- Tarek Skubal is rising unpredictably and dominating because he pitches backwards, keeping hitters off balance.
- His ability to perform under pressure and unpredictably is what makes him one of the best pitchers currently.
Twins' Trade Deadline Challenges
- Twins' decisions ahead of the trade deadline hinge on ownership clarity and team health.
- They need key players like Carlos Correa to regain form and improve offensive production.
Dave Parker's Pinch-Hit Story
- Eduardo Perez shared a vivid story about informing Dave Parker he was pinch hitting before a doubleheader game in Cincinnati.
- Parker hit a walk-off home run on the first pitch, then encouraged Eduardo to get ready for the next game.