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Oct 30, 2024 • 44min

Screw It: Anthony Volpe Does It All; Yankees Take Game 4; Fans Grab Mookie Betts; Torey Lovullo on Managing Against Dave Roberts

Buster is in the Clown Car with Boog Sciambi, Jessica Mendoza and Eduardo Pérez following the Yankees Game 4 win against the Dodgers. The gang discusses Anthony Volpe doing it all, Austin Wells breaking out, a positive for Dave Roberts in the loss, Luke Weaver's availability for Game 5, the Yankees leaning heavily on Gerrit Cole, and the fans who interfered with Mookie Betts. Then, Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo stops by to talk about managing against Dave Roberts, what makes Freddie Freeman a natural hitter, if the Yankees are pitching differently to an injured Shohei Ohtani, and remembering his friend Billy Bean.CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460EMAIL THE SHOW: BLEACHERTWEETS@GMAIL.COMREACH OUT ON X: #BleacherTweets8:38 Clown Car20:05 Torey Lovullo35:39 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Oct 29, 2024 • 1h 4min

I Calls Him Frederick: Ron Washington on Freddie Freeman’s World Series Tear; Clown Car on Dodgers 3-0 Lead

Buster is in the Clown Car with Boog Sciambi, Jessica Mendoza and Eduardo Pérez following the Dodgers Game 3 win against the Yankees. The gang discusses another bomb from Freddie Freeman, vintage Walker Buehler, Los Angeles’ pitching outmatching the New York offense, Shohei Ohtani playing in pain, and how the Yankees can win Game 4. Then, Angels manager Ron Washington stops by to talk about his thoughts on Freeman having coached him for years in Atlanta, handling an elimination game as a manager, his thoughts on Aaron Judge’s slump, his biggest takeaway from the playoffs, and what we’ll see from Mike Trout in 2025.CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460EMAIL THE SHOW: BLEACHERTWEETS@GMAIL.COMREACH OUT ON X: #BleacherTweets11:28 Clown Car25:46 Ron Washington45:57 Rob Manfred w/ Buster & Boog54:34 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Oct 28, 2024 • 1h 2min

A Little Growly: Dodgers Take 2-0 Lead Over Yankees; Boog Sciambi on Freddie Freeman's Walk-Off Grand Slam; What Advice Bruce Bochy Would Give to Aaron Boone

Boog Sciambi and Buster discuss what they’ll remember from Freddie Freeman’s walk-off grand slam in game 1 of the World Series, Freeman running to his dad, the status of Shohei Ohtani, and if Aaron Boone should change his lineup. Next, Freddie Freeman spoke with Buster immediately after the grand slam, and with Boog before game 2. Then, Bruce Bochy on the pressure of managerial decisions in the World Series, shrugging your shoulders over a big injury, and dealing with a struggling star in the postseason. Later, Sarah Langs was spotted by the paparazzi chatting with Juan Soto.CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460EMAIL THE SHOW: BLEACHERTWEETS@GMAIL.COMREACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS6:08 Boog Sciambi25:34 Freddie Freeman w/ Buster27:04 Freddie Freeman w/ Boog29:46 Bruce Bochy43:18 Sarah Langs49:09 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Oct 25, 2024 • 42min

Happy World Series Day: Jake Peavy on Gerrit Cole Pitching for His Yankee Legacy; Dodgers More Baseball-y

Jake Peavy and Buster discuss the pre-dawn buzz at Dodger Stadium, why neither team has a distinct advantage, a huge Game 1 for Gerrit Cole, which manager will be more patient with their pitching, what a World Series title could mean for Juan Soto in free agency, and Jake’s World Series pick. Then, Boog Sciambi chats with Gerrit Cole for MLB on ESPN Radio. Later, Sarah Langs plays The Numbers Game.CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460EMAIL THE SHOW: BLEACHERTWEETS@GMAIL.COMREACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS4:19 Jake Peavy20:54 Gerrit Cole w/ Boog Sciambi25:01 Sarah Langs31:35 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Oct 24, 2024 • 46min

An Era Defining Matchup: Terry Francona on how he'd approach both lineups

Reds manager Terry Francona and Buster discuss how to approach the loaded lineups of the Yankees and Dodgers, why Juan Soto has some David Ortiz in him, and why there are too many days off in the playoffs. Plus, Hembo joins to discuss the importance of Freddie Freeman, Soto's future, and the x-factors for each team in the World Series.CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460EMAIL THE SHOW: BLEACHERTWEETS@GMAIL.COMREACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS4:06 Francona19:20 Hembo37:14 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Oct 23, 2024 • 39min

Masterclass in Hitting: Padres Manager Mike Shildt on Dodgers Offense, Tommy Edman’s Baseball IQ, Chats with Juan Soto

Padres manager Mike Shildt and Buster discuss Mike’s relationship with Tommy Edman, picking your poison between Shohei Ohtani and Mookie Betts, which players are good at picking up on in-game tendencies, and his baseball conversations with Juan Soto. Then, Todd Radom shares the Ballpark & Beyond, and administers with week’s quiz — all with a World Series theme.CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460EMAIL THE SHOW: BLEACHERTWEETS@GMAIL.COMREACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS0:00 Mike Shildt18:20 Todd Radom31:08 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Oct 22, 2024 • 29min

How Many?: Eric Hosmer Counts Future Hall of Famers in the World Series

Eric Hosmer and Buster discuss how many future Hall of Famers they think are facing off in the 2024 World Series. Plus, Hosmer on getting out the early jitters in a World Series, how the Juan Soto locks in with the Soto Shuffle and Shohei Ohtani continuing to leave his mark.CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460EMAIL THE SHOW: BLEACHERTWEETS@GMAIL.COMREACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS0:00 Eric Hosmer20:02 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Oct 21, 2024 • 59min

Godzilla vs. King Kong: Dodgers-Yankees in the 2024 World Series; A.J. Hinch Previews the Matchups; Juan Soto's Legendary At-Bat

A.J. Hinch and Buster discuss the priorities for a manager in the first hours after clinching a spot in the World Series, the star power between the Yankees and Dodgers, the teams lining up their pitching, what Hinch saw in Juan Soto’s at-bat, and which team has a greater home field advantage. Then, Karl Ravech talks about whether the Dodgers can slow the Yankee offense down, how they would arrange New York’s pitching, and Soto’s 10th inning home run. Later, Sarah Langs plays The Numbers Game and picks her World Series winner.CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460EMAIL THE SHOW: BLEACHERTWEETS@GMAIL.COMREACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS7:53 A.J. Hinch25:54 Karl Ravech40:11 Sarah Langs49: 39 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Oct 18, 2024 • 54min

Turtlenecks: Rich Hill on Electric Guardians Win; Buster’s Observations from Cleveland; Dodgers a Win Away

Rich Hill and Buster discuss the Guardians’ thrilling walk-off win over the Yankees, Buster’s observations from watch Aaron Judge and Giancarlo Stanton earlier in the day, parallels to the 1997 ALDS, Jhonkensy Noel sitting on the change-up, and how Emmanuel Clase and Luke Weaver can put last night behind them. Then, Dodger Talk host and friend of the pod David Vassegh talks about whether the Los Angeles offense is an unstoppable freight train, Tommy Edman’s case to be the NLCS MVP, if Freddie Freeman will play in game 5, and Shohei Ohtani in the clubhouse. Later, Todd Radom shares the Ballpark & Beyond and administers the quiz.CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460EMAIL THE SHOW: BLEACHERTWEETS@GMAIL.COMREACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS10:17 Rich Hill26:20 David Vassegh34:17 Todd Radom45:14 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Oct 17, 2024 • 50min

Reminder: Dodgers Take 2-1 Lead; Ohtani Steps Up; Frustrated Guardians; Yankees Look to Close the Door; Skip Schumaker on What's Next

Jeff Passan and Buster discuss their takeaways from the Dodgers 8-0 victory over the Mets, Walker Buehler looking good for the first time all season, Shohei Ohtani stepping up, the Yankees path to the World Series looking clearer than it has in years. Then, Skip Schmaker stops by to talk about what’s next for him, his memories of the David Freese game in the 2011 World Series, Ohtani primed to break out, and what he sees between the Yankees and Guardians. Later, Sarah Langs plays The Numbers Game CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460EMAIL THE SHOW: BLEACHERTWEETS@GMAIL.COMREACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS7:50 Jeff Passan21:29 Skip Schumaker38:17 Sarah Langs43:10 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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