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Baseball Tonight with Buster Olney

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Jan 16, 2025 • 59min

Mr. Baseball: Remembering Bob Uecker; Mets Impatient with Pete Alonso; The Air-Tight HOF Case for Andruw Jones

Tim Kurkjian, Dave Schoenfield and Buster discuss the passing of Brewers broadcaster Bob Uecker, the Mets growing impatient with Pete Alonso, feedback from Roki Saski’s meetings, and which team is confusing them the most. Then, Hembo on his air-tight Hall of Fame case for Andruw Jones, why the Orioles should chase Pablo López and a surprise team he sees emerging. CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.comREACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS8:33 Tim Kurkjian & David Schoenfield32:04 Hembo35:04 Part of Bob Ueker's HOF speech49:19 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Jan 7, 2025 • 1h 3min

Squirrelly: Red Sox's Walk Buehler on Choosing Boston & Closing the World Series; Jake Peavy's Top 3 Rotations; Hembo on the Most Obvious Rebuild Candidate

Hembo and Buster discuss the Red trading for Gavin Lux, which team needs to sign Alex Bregman the most, which team is an obvious rebuild candidate, if the Mariners could sign Pete Alonso, and Chase Utley’s Hall of Fame case. Then, new Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Walker Buehler stops by to talk about his first time in free agency, landing in Boston, his rough 2024 season, when it came together in the playoffs for him, and what he was thinking before closing out the World Series. Later, Jake Peavy on his top three starting rotations, which teams need to sign Jack Flaherty, and his Hall of Fame-hopeful friends Billy Wagner and CC Sabathia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Dec 31, 2024 • 41min

Another Shocker: Deep Dive on the Roki Sasaki Sweepstakes; Diamondbacks Manager Torey Lovullo on His New Ace Corbin Burnes

Jesse Rogers fills in for a vacationing Buster Olney. He is first joined by Jeff Passan to discuss the Roki Sasaki sweepstakes and what will be the deciding factor for Sasaki with all the money being equal. Then, Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo stops by to talk about Arizona signing Corbin Burnes, when he became aware of Burnes’ interest, his Opening Day decision, if the team will trade a starting pitcher, and bringing in Josh Naylor.CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.comREACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS0:00 Jeff Passan16:38 Torey Lovullo29:58 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Dec 23, 2024 • 48min

You're Wrong: The 10 Best MLB Teams of All-Time

Buster, Tim Kurkjian and David Schoenfield assemble and reveal their 10 best MLB teams of all-time. Unsurprisingly, there was some disagreement! Later, Sarah Langs shares her 3 best MLB teams of all-time. CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.comREACH OUT ON X: #BleacherTweets0:00 10 best MLB teams of all-time35:06 Sarah Langs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Dec 18, 2024 • 49min

Willingness To Be Injured: Reaction to MLB’s Pitching Study; Kyle Tucker to the Cubs; Cody Bellinger to the Yankees

Jesse Rogers and Alden Gonzalez join Buster to discuss MLB’s study on pitching injuries, how chasing pitches in the offseason is a big problem, players and teams benefitting from the current system, and who can drive change on this issue. Then, Jesse evaluates the Cubs trading Cody Bellinger to the Yankees and trading for Kyle Tucker from the Astros. Next, Alden talks about Brian Cashman’s successful post-Juan Soto pivot, the Braves needing a starter, if the Mariners will trade Luis Castillo for offensive help, the Dodgers’ offseason strategy, the Padres getting creative, and the Yankees still needing lineup protection for Aaron Judge. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Dec 13, 2024 • 43min

Building Culture: Juan Soto is Officially a Met; Red Sox Trade for Garrett Crochet; Will the Astros Trade Kyle Tucker?

Jesse Rogers, David Schoenfield and Buster discuss what (other than money) motivated Juan Soto to sign with the Mets, Soto's opportunity to be the greatest Met ever, whether there was friction between Soto and other Yankee players, the Red Sox trading for Garrett Crochet, Alex Bregman's success at Fenway Park, the Orioles remaining oddly quiet, and where Cody Bellinger, Kyle Tucker and Bregman will begin the 2025 season.CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460EMAIL THE SHOW: BLEACHERTWEETS@GMAIL.COMREACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS4:38 Jesse Rogers & David Schoenfield34:37 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Dec 11, 2024 • 41min

Jacob deGrom-y Body: Yankees Sign Max Fried; Pushing Back on Juan Soto Narratives; What's Next in New York?

Hembo and Buster discuss why Hembo thinks Juan Soto is not overpaid, why he doesn’t love the Yankees signing Max Fried, the Blue Jays trading for Andres Gimenez, the Cubs bizarrely fielding offers for Saya Suzuki and Cody Bellinger, and likely destinations for Nolan Arenado. Then, Jorge Castillo talks about the Yankees’ starting rotation, who could be traded from that rotation, a need at first base, the Mets looking for a starting pitcher, and why the Red Sox may have to go all-in on Corbin Burnes.CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460EMAIL THE SHOW: BLEACHERTWEETS@GMAIL.COMREACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS3:12 Hembo19:14 Jorge Castillo30:55 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Dec 10, 2024 • 39min

I Want The Hate: What’s Next for the Astros, Red Sox and Blue Jays? A Mets Fan Reacts to Soto Signing

Alden Gonzalez and Buster discuss whether the Astros will sign Alex Bregman or Kyle Tucker long term, the Yankees and Red Sox are competing for the same guys over the next few weeks, and the Blue Jays’ championship window fizzling. Then, ESPN exec and "Til Death Do Us Part" Mets fan Pete McConville stops by share his reaction to the Juan Soto signing and why he's ready to be a part of the new Evil Empire.CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460EMAIL THE SHOW: BLEACHERTWEETS@GMAIL.COMREACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS2:06 Alden Gonzalez21:52 Headlines & Highlights24:11 Mets fan Pete McConville31:23 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Dec 9, 2024 • 54min

Exceptional Overpay: Juan Soto Signs with the Mets for $765M; Jeff Passan & Eduardo Pérez React

Jeff Passan and Buster react to Juan Soto signing a 15-year, $765 million deal with the New York Mets. The guys discuss the power of Steve Cohen’s bank account, Cohen becoming what the other owners feared, the Yankees missing out on Soto, Shohei Ohtani’s contract looking like a bargain, if Alex Bregman could make it as a Yankee, the litmus test for Boston and feeling bad for Toronto. Then, Eduardo Pérez stops by to talk about Cohen securing his Picasso in right field, how Soto and Lindor will mesh, and how Soto’s departure could impact Aaron Judge in the Yankee lineup. Plus, Eduardo on Dave “The Cobra” Parker and Dick Allen’s selection for the Hall of Fame. Later, Buster rifles through more signings, including additions to the Orioles.CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460EMAIL THE SHOW: BLEACHERTWEETS@GMAIL.COMREACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS2:15 Jeff Passan26:11 Eduardo Pérez40:43 Buster on those other signings43:22 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Dec 4, 2024 • 1h 3min

Golden Ticket: Hembo, Eric Hosmer & Jorge Castillo Take Swings at Juan Soto's Final Number; Sarah Langs on Brandon Crawford Retiring

Hembo and Buster discuss the Golden Swing and why Hembo thinks it’s the worst idea since Adam ate the apple. Plus, Hembo on Willy Adames or Alex Bregman, if Corbin Burnes being overvalued; the best bargain on the starting pitching market and his BBWAA HOF ballot. Then, Eric Hosmer talks about how much Juan Soto will score in free agency and which Royals player he called first when he left Kansas City. Next, Jorge Castillo on the Dodgers signing Blake Snell and extending Tommy Edmond, and the Angels’ flurry of activity. Finally, Sarah Langs plays The Numbers Game and shares her thoughts on Brandon Crawford’s retirement.CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460EMAIL THE SHOW: BLEACHERTWEETS@GMAIL.COMREACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS6:34 Hembo21:59 Eric Hosmer34:36 Jorge Castillo47:32 Sarah Langs54:20 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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