Baseball Tonight with Buster Olney

ESPN, Buster Olney
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Aug 23, 2024 • 51min

Is He a Hall of Famer?: Joey Votto Retires; Team to Beat in the AL; Ben Joyce & Brandon Hyde Play The Numbers Game

David Schoenfield and Buster discuss Joey Votto retiring, Votto being ahead of his peers in his approach at the plate, the Mariners’ nosedive, and the Astros’ star power. Then, Sarah Langs on the Staten Island Little League coach attacking Aaron Judge. Plus, Ben Joyce and Brandon Hyde assist with The Numbers Game. Later, Todd Radom shares the Ballpark & Beyond and administers the quiz.CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460EMAIL THE SHOW: BLEACHERTWEETS@GMAIL.COMTWEET THE SHOW: #BLEACHERTWEETS5:32 David Schoenfield25:17 Sarah Langs31:31 Todd Radom41:18 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Aug 21, 2024 • 1h 4min

Hot Potato: Unprecedented MLB Parity; Who Wants the AL East?; Ozuna & Sale Carrying Braves

Hembo and Buster discuss Front Office WAR, Gavin Lux rewarding Dodgers’ patience and a fatal flaw in the Yankee bullpen. Then, MASN’s Melanie Newman on the Orioles and Jackson Holliday. Boog Sciambi stops by to preview Sunday Night Baseball and share why he’s down on the trade deadline. Plus, MLB.com’s Mark Bowman on the latest major injury hit for the Braves.CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460EMAIL THE SHOW: BLEACHERTWEETS@GMAIL.COMTWEET THE SHOW: #BLEACHERTWEETS9:37 Hembo25:39 Melanie Newman36:03 Boog Sciambi47:49 Mark Bowman53:58 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Aug 19, 2024 • 57min

20% of the Songs: Little League Classic Walkoff; The Astros Are BACK; Teams Looking to Dump

David Cone, Eduardo Pérez and Buster are in the Clown Car talking about the Tigers snatching an extra innings win against the Yankees at the Little League Classic and which AL team will finish with the most wins. Then, Jeff Passan discusses the Astros’ surge, the Rangers’ precipitous collapse, which teams may dump players and MLB’s latest idea to restore the preeminence of starting pitching. Later, Sarah Langs plays The Numbers Game with Francisco Lindor and Weston Wilson.CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460EMAIL THE SHOW: BLEACHERTWEETS@GMAIL.COMTWEET THE SHOW: #BLEACHERTWEETS8:29 Clown Car w/ Eduardo & Coney15:33 Jeff Passan38:00 Sarah Langs44:48 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Aug 16, 2024 • 1h 6min

Aaron Judge's Impact, Radom's Quiz and Jeff Berry's Front Office Evaluations

On today’s episode of Baseball Tonight, Buster shares some of the latest news around the league. Karl Ravech joins the pod from Williamsport at the Little League World Series Series to speak on which Little League players stick out to him and the impact Aaron Judge has on the next generation of baseball players. Sarah Langs plays the numbers game with special messages from Juan Soto and Jake McCarthy. Todd Radom drops some Philadelphia baseball history gems and does this week’s quiz. We hear from Jeff Berry, the former agent, he shares how he evaluates front offices. More Bleacher Tweets!05:01 - Karl Ravech22:00 - Sarah Langs28:37 - Todd Radom40:45 - Jeff Berry 57:53 - Bleacher TweetsCALL THE SHOW: 404-406-8460EMAIL THE SHOW: BLEACHERTWEETS@GMAIL.COMTWEET THE SHOW: #BLEACHERTWEETS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Aug 14, 2024 • 1h 5min

Arizona Diamondbacks Make A Push, MLB Analyst Doug Glanville and Los Angeles Angels Manager Ron Washington

On this episode of Baseball Tonight, Hembo shares what the Phillies need to do down the stretch and how the Diamondbacks are leading the league in multiple categories. Buster and MLB Analyst Doug Glanville discuss the outstanding play from San Diego Padres outfielder, Jackson Merrill. They also talk about Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr., and how impactful his play has been. Then Los Angeles Angels manager Ron Washington joins the pod to talk about Mookie Bets and how Mike Trout is still around the team despite his injury and how he’s taking care of his body and mind. More Bleacher Tweets!CALL THE SHOW: 404-406-8460EMAIL THE SHOW: BLEACHERTWEETS@GMAIL.COMTWEET THE SHOW: #BLEACHERTWEETSTimecodes:0:00 - Welcome/Highlights7:17 - Hembo21:21 - Doug Glanville38:58 - Ron Washington54:37 - Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Aug 12, 2024 • 38min

Mariners Sweep The Mets, Eduardo Peréz and Francisco Lindor and a Special Numbers Game

In this latest episode of Baseball Tonight, Buster shares the latest news around the league and we get a chance to hear some of the best sounds from Sunday’s games, including Victor Robles’s reaction to Jorge Polanco’s home run. Eduardo Peréz, Karl Ravech, David Cone and Buster hop in the clown car after the Mariners sweep the Mets. Eduardo Peréz and Francisco Lindor talk about the meanings behind his gloves. Later, Sarah Langs plays the numbers game with Pat Murphy and Mitch Haniger and finally Bleacher Tweets.CALL THE SHOW: 404-406-8460EMAIL THE SHOW: BLEACHERTWEETS@GMAIL.COMTWEET THE SHOW: #BLEACHERTWEETS06:24 - Clown Car19:40 - Sarah Langs25:36 - Eduardo Peréz and Francisco Lindor27:26 - Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Aug 9, 2024 • 1h 7min

The Dog Days of August: The White Sox Might be the Worst; Pitchers are Getting Better; Nice Tweets Keep on Coming

Sarah Langs, a data expert, breaks down the riveting MVP race while reacting to the latest viral tweets heating up the baseball conversation. Todd Radom dives into the nuances of MLB jersey changes, stirring nostalgia and excitement for upcoming styles. Trevor May, a skilled pitcher, shares insider knowledge on pitching intricacies and the evolving techniques of the trade. Together, they explore the White Sox's tumultuous season and the broader impact of team dynamics in today's baseball landscape.
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Aug 7, 2024 • 1h 10min

To Pitch or Not to Pitch?: Jackson Chourio is the Real Deal; Brad Ausmus Remembers Billy Bean; Freddie Freeman’s Emotional Return

Hembo and Buster discuss Jackson Chourio being everything we were promised, whether or not to pitch to Aaron Judge and hilarious White-Sox-are-terrible stats. Then, Brad Ausmus remembers his friend Billy Bean. Next, Jessica Mendoza on Freddie Freeman’s return to the Dodgers and how her sister could make Little League World Series history. Later, Bob Kendrick talks about the repaired Jackie Robinson statue in Wichita and a big donation to Negro Leagues Baseball Museum.CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460EMAIL THE SHOW: BLEACHERTWEETS@GMAIL.COMTWEET THE SHOW: #BLEACHERTWEETS9:47 Hembo26:06 Brad Ausmus34:10 Jessica Mendoza46:22 Bob Kendrick1:01:20 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Aug 5, 2024 • 56min

Poem About a Slider: Pitching Ninja on the League’s Best Stuff; Jesse Rogers from Wrigley; Numbers Game with Bobby Witt Jr.

Jesse Rogers and Buster chat from Wrigley Field about Jesse telling Tommy Pham he was traded, how two good weeks can change the perspective on your season, the Cubs’ playoff chances, and if the Phillies or Dodgers can be caught. Then, Pitching Ninja Rob Friedman talks about how he would handle Garrett Crochet, Ben Joyce’s 104.7 mph pitch, and the best pitcher in the league. Later, Sarah Langs gets an assist from Bobby Witt Jr. and Josh Bell on The Numbers Game.CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460EMAIL THE SHOW: BLEACHERTWEETS@GMAIL.COMTWEET THE SHOW: #BLEACHERTWEETS7:20 Jesse Rogers16:14 Pitching Ninja36:19 Sarah Langs42:47 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Aug 2, 2024 • 1h 3min

Everything’s Personal: Crochet is Trade Deadline Winner; Prospects on the Move; Special Edition of Numbers Game

Sarah Langs and Buster get special assist for The Numbers Game. Jeff Berry and Buster talk about why Garrett Crochet, Chris Getz and White Sox are actually trade deadline winners. Then, Kiley McDaniel on if Crochet should be shut down now and which high-end prospects moved at the deadline. Plus, Todd Radom has this week’s Ballpark & Beyond and administers the quiz.CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460EMAIL THE SHOW: BLEACHERTWEETS@GMAIL.COMTWEET THE SHOW: #BLEACHERTWEETS5:16 Sarah Langs11:22 Jeff Berry26:07 Kiley McDaniel40:03 Todd Radom50:31 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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