

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

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

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

Oct 16, 2024 • 43min
Enjoy The Game: Yankees Up 2-0 in ALCS; Mark Vientos is a Demon; Alex Cora on the Evolution of Francisco Lindor
Hembo and Buster discuss why the Dodgers and Guardians are in the same position, the emergence of Mark Vientos and Luke Weaver, and Giancarlo Stanton’s Hall of Fame case. Plus, Hembo spars with a caller. Then, Red Sox manager Alex Cora stops by to talk about his friendship with Aaron Boone and Brian Cashman, what he noticed from Aaron Judge after winning the ALDS, and the best version of Francisco Lindor. CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460EMAIL THE SHOW: BLEACHERTWEETS@GMAIL.COMREACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS7:24 Hembo21:57 Alex Cora36:38 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 15, 2024 • 47min
Composure: Carlos Rodón Figures it Out; The Guardians’ Big Mistake; Joe Espada on Aaron Judge & Francisco Lindor
Eduardo Pérez and Buster discuss Carlos Rodón the marathon runner and the Guardians putting Joey Cantillo in a bad spot. Then, Astros manager Joe Espada joins Buster and Eduardo to share their thoughts on Aaron Judge and Fransisco Lindor always setting the tone. Later, Joe and Buster talk about what Joe is looking for while watching playoff games, how he’d pitch to Shohei Ohtani, and life as a manager in the postseason.CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460EMAIL THE SHOW: BLEACHERTWEETS@GMAIL.COMREACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS9:51 Eduardo Pérez27:26 Joe Espada36:35 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 14, 2024 • 47min
Modern Pitching Dominance: ALCS & NLCS Underway; Dodgers 33-Inning Scoreless Streak; Tom Hamilton on the Guardians
Doug Glanville and Buster discuss the Dodgers’ 33-scoreless inning streak, the genius of Freddie Freeman playing through injury and the top of the Mets lineup always lurking. Then, the voice of the Guardians on the radio Tom Hamilton on the scenes in Cleveland after Lane Thomas’ grand slam, Emmanuel Clase and Cade Smith shutting games down, and why the Guardians need to avoid a slugfest. Later, Sarah Langs plays The Numbers Game.CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460EMAIL THE SHOW: BLEACHERTWEETS@GMAIL.COMREACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS6:42 Doug Glanville18:35 Tom Hamilton33:53 Sarah Langs39:19 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 11, 2024 • 47min
Something Expected: Yankees Clinch ALCS Spot; Guardians-Tigers Going 5; Best Rivalry in Baseball?
Hembo and Michelle Smallmon discuss which team the Yankees should be rooting for in the ALDS, if Aaron Judge is due for a breakout series, if Padres-Dodgers is the best rivalry in baseball right now and if the postseason needs another tweak. Then, Buster makes the case for a Subway Series and Tarik Skubal taking the mound in Game 5.CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460EMAIL THE SHOW: BLEACHERTWEETS@GMAIL.COMREACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS5:18 Hembo & Michelle Smallmon26:14 Buster & Taylor32:57 Bleacher Tweets w/ Hembo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 10, 2024 • 51min
Ravy Plane: Mets Advance to NLCS; Phillies Offseason Makeover?; 3 Rising Free Agents
Karl Ravech and Buster discuss as good a postseason that we’ve seen recently, the Mets clinching a spot in the NLCS, the Phillies bullpen melting down, the Dodgers grabbing momentum, Tigers-Guardians going through Tarik Skubal, and if the Royals will create havoc on the basepaths. Then, Kiley McDaniel and Buster share their distinct thoughts on where Juan Soto lands in free agency. Plus, three rising and three fall free agents.CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460EMAIL THE SHOW: BLEACHERTWEETS@GMAIL.COMREACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS10:49 Karl Ravech31:02 Kiley McDaniel43:29 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Oct 9, 2024 • 50min
Tired Little Old Man: Tim Kurkjian’s Confidence Ratings for All Eight Playoff Teams
Tim Kurkjian and Buster rank the playoff teams ahead of a Wednesday baseball bonanza. The whole segment is a painful exercise for Tim in the best possible way. Plus, Sarah Langs plays The Numbers Game.CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460EMAIL THE SHOW: BLEACHERTWEETS@GMAIL.COMREACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS10:08 Tim Kurkjian33:46 Sarah Langs41:33 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 8, 2024 • 52min
High Noon Strut: Tarik Skubal is a Beast; More Bitterness Ahead of Dodgers-Padres, Aaron Judge Struggling
Alex Avila and Buster discuss Tarik Skubal’s seven innings of shutout baseball and Kerry Carpenter’s game-winning home run off Emmanuel Clase and his excitement for two postseason games in Detroit. Then, David Schoenfield talks about Manny Machado’s throwing a ball toward the Dodger dugout and Dave Roberts’ response, a wide open series between the Yankees and Royals and Aaron Judge’s struggles.CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460EMAIL THE SHOW: BLEACHERTWEETS@GMAIL.COMREACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS9:55 Alex Avila23:44 David Schoenfield41:11 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices