
Baseball Tonight with Buster Olney
ESPN MLB Insider Buster Olney leads the baseball discussion alongside other top analysts.
Latest episodes

Jul 2, 2025 • 54min
Grunting’, Snarlin’: Yankees Missing the Clutch Gene; Guardians’ Steven Kwan on Losing to Children in Chess
Jesse Rogers and Tim Kurkjian discuss the Yankees’ inability to win in big moments, winning streaks for the Marlins and Pirates, how Jed Hoyer is examining the Cubs’ bullpen, the Astros still chugging along despite missing Yordon Álvarez, Javier Báez’s resurgence, and whether they’d take Paul Skenes or Tarik Skubal to win one game. Then, Jesse talks to Steven Kwan from the dugout in Wrigley about his family stuffing the All-Star Game ballot box, the Guardians needing to return to their identity, wintering in Chicago, offseason pursuits and being humbled by a 10-year-old in chess.
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09:31 Tim Kurkjian
31:25 Steven Kwan
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Jun 30, 2025 • 40min
Harmonica Guy: Clown Car from Detroit After a Tarik Skubal Masterpiece
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.

Jun 27, 2025 • 1h 8min
Twitchy Swinger: A’s Shortstop Jacob Wilson Stops By; Tarik Skubal's Impact When He Doesn’t Pitch; Mariners Dot Net
Jorge Castillo, a seasoned baseball writer for ESPN, discusses Tarik Skubal's impact on the Tigers and the emerging young pitchers reshaping the game. A's shortstop Jacob Wilson shares insights on his unique swing, the players reaching out as he rises in All-Star voting, and the toughest pitchers he's faced. Todd Radom adds his expertise on baseball history and the shifts happening with teams like the Red Sox post-Devers. The dialog captures the excitement of rising stars, transformative pitching styles, and the thrill of the upcoming Home Run Derby.

Jun 25, 2025 • 1h 7min
Used Dog: Yankees & Mets Have Problems; Chase Burnes Dazzles in Debut; Las Vegas A’s Stadium Construction Begins
Hembo and Buster discuss the Chase Burnes’ electric debut, the hit batsman crisis in baseball, what happened to Michael Harris II, what’s holding Elly De La Cruz back, and their appreciation for Mookie Betts. Then, Tim Kurkjian talks about the A’s putting a shovel in the ground in Las Vegas, All-Star Game voting, if the Mets or Yankees have bigger problems, Anthony Volpe’s critics, and the passing of their friend Scott Miller.
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8:17 Hembo
33:51 Tim Kurkjian
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Jun 23, 2025 • 40min
Gasbag: Clown Car; State of the Phillies & Mets; Big Dumper Grabs HR Lead
Boog Sciambi, Eduardo Perez, David Cone hop in the Clown Car and hit on why they think The Mets and Phillies will go down to the wire in the NL East, Jesus Luzardo possibly a secret weapon in the postseason, the feasting Rays, Cal Raleigh leading the league in home runs, and Rafael Devers and Alex Cora moving on from the drama. Plus, Sarah Langs plays The Numbers Game with an assist from Nick Kurtz. And, Mike Couzens & Doug Glanville chatted with Alec Bohm before Sunday Night Baseball.
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7:26 Clown Car
20:26 Sarah Langs
21:32 Mike Couzens & Doug Glanville with Alec Bohm
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Jun 20, 2025 • 51min
All About Honus: Dodgers Buy Lakers; Phillies Accountability Culture; Devers' Extrication; Buster’s Top 5
Hembo and Buster discuss Dodgers co-owner Mark Walter buying the Los Angeles Lakers, the Dodgers hitting past their weaknesses against the Padres, how AJ Preller will handle the next few weeks, Rob Thompson suspending Nick Castellanos, Rafael Devers and the Red Sox divorcing, if the Rays can overtake the Yankees in the AL East, and the surging Astros. Then, Sarah Langs has an essay on Francisco Lindor — who’s looking for his first All-Star Game start since 2019. Later, Todd Radom gives his thoughts on the situation in Boston, shares the Ballpark & Beyond and administers the quiz.
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0:00 Buster’s Top 5
3:57 Hembo
29:34 Sarah Langs
31:56 Todd Radom
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Jun 18, 2025 • 54min
Deversfest: Rafi Lands in San Fran; Ohtani’s 1 Inning Return; Early ASG Voting
Tim Kurkjian and Buster discuss Shohei Ohtani’s return to the mound, the improving Rays, Giancarlo Stanton back with Yankees, and Red Sox fans fuming over the Rafael Devers trade while executives applaud it. Then, Eric Hosmer talks about what Devers means for the Giants’ lineup, what kind of conversations are happening between Buster Posey, Bob Melvin and Devers, and the race for starting AL shortstop in the All-Star Game.
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11:14 Tim Kurkjian
31:44 Eric Hosmer
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Jun 16, 2025 • 59min
Make the Right Moves: Red Sox Trade Rafael Devers to the Giants; What It Means for Boston & San Francisco; Shohei Ohtani Returns to the Mound
Alden Gonzalez and Buster discuss the Red Sox trading Rafael Devers to the Giants, Boston’s ownership and management deciding to make a move, Luka Doncic-level shock over the trade, San Francisco getting the bat it needs, how Devers bounces back off the field after months of drama, the news of Shohei Ohtani’s return to the mound, what changed in Ohtani’s rehab, why this is an easy call for the Dodgers, and Ohtani ultimately running the show. Then, Willy Adames, Dave Roberts and Clayton Kershaw all joined Sunday Night Baseball — reacting to the Devers trade and celebrating Father’s Day. Plus, Sarah Langs plays The Numbers Game with assists from Charlie Morton, Byron Buxton and Jacob Misiorowski.
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4:53 Alden Gonzalez
33:49 Willy Adames w/ SNB
39:15 Sarah Langs
40:58 Dave Roberts on Father's Day w/ SNB
41:59 Clayton Kershaw w/ SNB
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Jun 13, 2025 • 51min
Irresponsible Comp: Aaron Judge Looms Over All; Buster’s Top 5; Pope Leo Reps the White Sox
Hembo and Buster discuss Aaron Judge’s continued otherworldliness, the Royals faltering early, the Diamondbacks being the most intriguing potential seller, Giants at Dodgers on Sunday Night Baseball, the wide arsenal among the Mets’ pitching staff, and who Hembo sees in Roman Anthony. Then, Sarah Langs on the Giants’ pitching. Later, Todd Radom talks about Pope Leo XIV donning a White Sox cap, shares the Ballpark & Beyond, and administers the quiz.
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3:56 Hembo
33:17 Sarah Langs
35:03 Todd Radom
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Jun 11, 2025 • 56min
Winning Name: Mariners’ Cal Raleigh on His Home Run Derby Interest; Jesse Rogers on Tarik Skubal Going for 9; Tim Kurkjian on Roman Anthony’s Debut
Jesse Rogers and Buster discuss Andrew Abbott’s complete game, Tarik Skubal training to throw a full nine innings, the Padres being unafraid of the Dodgers, and Javier Baez’s revival. Then, Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh talks about possibly participating in the Home Run Derby, which hitter he likes to talk trash with, managing his workload, and Seattle’s pitching staff. Later, Tim Kurkjian on getting a new puppy, another highlight catch from Denzel Clarke, teams that are improving and Roman Anthony debuting for the Red Sox.
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8:25 Jesse Rogers
21:38 Cal Raleigh
33:39 Tim Kurkjian
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