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Baseball Tonight with Buster Olney

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May 12, 2025 • 41min

Generous Use of Gestures: Rockies & Pirates Fire Their Managers; Phillies Look GOOD; The Latest on Rafael Devers

Buster, David Cone, Karl Ravech and Eduardo Perez discuss a big week for the Phillies, the Guardians lacking depth, the Rockies and Pirates firing their managers, and Rafael Devers’ refusing to play first base for the Red Sox. Plus, special guest Sydney Olney grades Eduardo Perez’s Japanese. Then, from Sunday Night Baseball, Steve Vogt was surprised by his wife during an in-game chat with Karl Ravech. Next, Sarah Langs plays The Numbers Game with an assist from Michael Lorenzen. Later, ESPN Radio chats with Kyle Schwarber. CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS 9:07 Clown Car 20:25 Steve Vogt surprised on SNB 22:17 Sarah Langs 23:30 Kyle Schwarber w/ ESPN Radio 28:25 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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May 9, 2025 • 57min

From Worcester: Buster’s Top 5; Mets and the Kick Change; Giancarlo Stanton Returning; First Base Solutions for Red Sox

Jorge Castillo and Buster discuss how the kick change has elevated the Mets’ pitching, a great early season series between the Yankees and Padres, and why Rafael Devers is the best solution for the Red Sox at fist base. Then, Michael Kay stops by to talk about how Aaron Boone’s plan for Devin Williams, how is Ben Rice going to get at-bats with Stanton back and Carlos Rodon turning the corner. Next, Todd Radom shares the Ballpark & Beyond, and administers the quiz. Plus, Sarah Langs on how the Giants honored Willie Mays in extra innings at Wrigley Field. CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS 5:53 Jorge Castillo 22:01 Michael Kay 35:18 Sarah Langs 36:56 Todd Radom 45:52 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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May 7, 2025 • 1h 9min

Summer of Opportunists: Aaron Judge Isn’t Hot Yet; Early MVP Watch; One Year of Paul Skenes

Tim Kurkjian and Buster discuss whether Aaron Judge will continue to improve this season, if Tim has given up on the Orioles, what’s the temperature of the trade market, the Red Sox's options at first base, and the Zach Wheeler as the best kept secret in baseball. Then, Hembo stops by to talk about his top-three MVP candidates in each league, the Rangers making him look stupid, Nationals nailing the Juan Soto trade, and a look back at Paul Skenes’ first year in MLB. Later, with Chandler Simpson running roughshod on the bases, Buster revisits his Spring Training conversation with Simpson. CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS 6:28 Tim Kurkjian 30:28 Hembo 49:58 Chandler Simpson 58:43 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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May 5, 2025 • 41min

Trombone: Clown Car Takes Atlanta; Aaron Judge is Peerless; Teoscar Hernandez on Defending His Derby Title

The Clown Car with Buster, David Cone, Karl Ravech and Eduardo Perez leaves Truist Park on foot while talking about an ego building win for the Braves, the Dodgers needing Dustin May to round into form, the Red Sox losing Triston Casas for the season the and ensuring infield debate, the Rangers slow start, the Cubs down another starting pitcher, and the Mariners sitting atop the AL West. Then, Buster talks to Teoscar Hernandez about watching Manny Ramirez growing up, the advice he gave his friend Vladimir Guerrero Jr. while negotiating with the Blue Jays and if he’ll defend his Home Run Derby title. Later, Sarah Langs plays the numbers game with help from Aaron Judge. CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS 7:04 Clown Car 23:24 Teoscar Hernandez 27:57 Sarah Langs 29:45 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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May 2, 2025 • 1h 3min

Popcorn the Cat: Janet Marie Smith on Dodgers Stadium CF; Mariners Swinging; Baseball Birthdays

Alden Gonzalez and Buster discuss their favorite birthday gifts they’ve received, the Mariners’ exciting offensive start, if four NL West teams are better than any team in the American League, and the Braves grinding toward .500 after a brutal start. Plus, Sarah Langs has an essay on birthdays and the best baseball birthdays. Then, influential stadium architect Janet Marie Smith gives Buster the scoop on what’s going on with centerfield in Dodger Stadium, creating a three-floor clubhouse, the Japanese-style toilets in the locker room, and her favorite stadiums. Later, Todd Radom shares the Ballpark & Beyond and administers the quiz.  CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS 8:18 Sarah Langs on birthdays 10:23 Alden Gonzalez 29:51 Janet Marie Smith 44:48 Todd Radom 54:00 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Apr 30, 2025 • 60min

Dinner’s Ruined: Baltimore’s Biggest Problem; Can the Rockies Win at Coors Field?; Tyler Glasnow Goes on IL

Tim Kurkjian, an esteemed ESPN baseball analyst known for his insights and humor, discusses a range of hot topics. He shares his amusing experience of being fired from lawn care duties. The conversation shifts to the Colorado Rockies and their struggles at Coors Field, questioning if they can win without a dome. Tim also expresses concern over Dodgers pitching with Tyler Glasnow's recent injury. They touch on the Orioles’ challenges, emphasizing that pitching isn't their biggest issue, alongside the potential of Julio Rodríguez.
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Apr 28, 2025 • 42min

Piggy Bank: Clown Car Declares Phillies Back; Devin Williams Out as Yankees Closer; Dansby Swanson on Oiling His Glove

The Clown Car whips around Chicago with Buster, Eduardo Perez, Karl Ravech and David Cone. The guys discuss whether the Phillies are officially back, positives from Philadelphia’s bullpen, Pete Crow-Armstrong feeling like Chicago, Kyle Tucker dropping clues about free agency, the Yankees relieving Devin Williams of his closer duties, and a fan verbally abusing Jarren Duran in Cleveland. Then, Dansby Swanson talks to Buster about oiling his glove, Ron Washington instilling glove maintenance, his open offer to oil his teammates’ gloves and his thoughts on the Cubs’ early season results. Later, Sarah Langs plays The Numbers Game with assists from two Major Leaguers. CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS 7:22 Clown Car 24:22 Dansby Swanson 30:48 Sarah Langs 32:42 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Apr 25, 2025 • 53min

Hitting Conditions: Cubs GM Jed Hoyer Goes Deep on Pete Crow-Armstrong; Buster Top 5 Teams; Mets Sweep Phillies

David Schoenfield and Buster discuss the best centerfielders in baseball, something feeling off with the Phillies, the Mets having enough pitching, an encouraging Mariners nugget, and if the A’s could sneak into the playoffs. Then, Cubs president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer stops by to talk about the evolution of Pete Crow-Armstrong, what separates him as a centerfielder, and the hitting conditions at Wrigley Field. CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.comREACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS5:01 David Schoenfield21:03 Jed Hoyer40:26 Sarah Langs42:03 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Apr 23, 2025 • 1h 13min

Bobblehead: Another Wild Game at Wrigley; Mets' Hot Start; A's Promote Nick Kurtz; Reviewing Steinbrenner Field

Hembo and Buster discuss a wild walk off win for the Cubs over the Dodgers, Aaron Judge’s historic start, panic or patience for three closers, why it’s the perfect time to trade Byron Buxton and Corbin Caroll packing a punch. Then, Todd Radom reviews his trip to George M. Steinbrenner Field, shares this week’s Ballpark & Beyond, and administers the quiz. Later, Tim Kurkjian talks about the Mets’ hot start, David Rubenstein’s bobblehead blunder, and A’s promoting top prospect Nick Kurtz.CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.comREACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS6:52 Hembo26:06 Todd Radom42:24 Tim Kurkjian1:03:12 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Apr 21, 2025 • 46min

From His Tuchus: Fernando Tatis Jr. on His Dad’s Advice to Improve His Swing; Clown Car Hits Houston

Buster, David Cone, Eduardo Perez and Karl Ravech ditch the Clown Car and opt walk from Daikin Park back to the hotel. The guys discuss Luis Arráez colliding with Mauricio Dubón, Fernando Tatis Jr. operating at a different level, the painful start to the Orioles’ season, Max Fried’s near no-hitter and Ronald Acuna Jr. attacking the Braves on X. Then, Buster talks to Fernando Tatis Jr. from the clubhouse. Later, Sarah Langs plays The Numbers Game with assists from Francisco Lindor and Logan Webb.CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.comREACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS10:04 Clown Car26:40 Fernando Tatis Jr.31:49 Sarah Langs33:25 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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