Baseball Tonight with Buster Olney

Hembo and Buster discuss the Phillies’ needs, the greatness of a healthy Chris Sale, whom Hembo would vote for AL Cy Young, and his all-time dream Home Run Derby field. Then, Tim Kurkjian stops by to talk about his all-time Home Run Derby field, and the level of desperation facing the Braves, Dodgers, Mets, Mariners, Red Sox and Yankees heading toward the trade deadline. Plus, Pete Alonso on why he loves the Home Run Derby.CALL THE BLEACHER TWEETS VOICEMAIL LINE: 406-404-8460EMAIL THE SHOW: BLEACHERTWEETS@GMAIL.COMREACH THE SHOW ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS10:48 Hembo29:34 Tim Kurkjian47:30 Pete Alonso on the Derby48:04 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Eduardo Pérez and Buster chat from the Clown Car about Kutter Crawford getting ahead of hitters, the Red Sox exceeding expectations, Luis Gil bouncing back ins a loss, and why Paul Skenes should start in the All-Star Game. Then, Jorge Castillo on who he thinks got snubbed from the ASG, the Yankees needing to raise the floor, if Kodai Senga can return as the Mets’ No. 1 pitcher, and the case for Boston to go for it. Later, Sarah Langs stops by with All-Star notes on Skenes, Heliot Ramos, Luis Arráez. Plus, Buster makes Langs choose the AL and NL starters.CALL THE BLEACHER TWEETS VOICEMAIL LINE: 406-404-8460EMAIL THE SHOW: BLEACHERTWEETS@GMAIL.COMREACH THE SHOW ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS7:46 Clown Car w/ Eduardo Pérez21:05 Jorge Castillo33:02 Sarah Langs42:49 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

All five parts of “The Hader Rules” in one episode.CALL THE BLEACHER TWEETS VOICEMAIL LINE: 406-404-8460EMAIL THE SHOW: BLEACHERTWEETS@GMAIL.COMREACH THE SHOW ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS:34 Part 16:22 Part 213:24 Part 319:53 Part 425:51 Part 5 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Buster and Hembo discuss the Marlins DFAing Tim Anderson, the Giants emerging in the playoff picture, the parallels between the Cubs and Blue Jays, and the unsung Rafael Devers. Then, Jake Peavy on the passing of Orlando Cepeda, and whether the Rangers and Cubs will buy or sell at the trade deadline. Later, Nationals GM Mike Rizzo on the evolution of his four starting pitchers, James Wood's grace on the field, C.J. Abrams taking a big step forward with his offensive game, how the Nationals landed on the Padres as a trade partner for Juan Soto, and where Washington stands in the post-championship rebuild.CALL THE BLEACHER TWEETS VOICEMAIL LINE: 406-404-8460EMAIL THE SHOW: BLEACHERTWEETS@GMAIL.COMREACH THE SHOW ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS6:18 Hembo26:03 Jake Peavy41:54 Mike Rizzo56:18 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Karl Ravech and Buster discuss Gunnar Henderson announcing his Home Run Derby participation on Sunday Night Baseball, the new Derby rules, and what they saw in the Orioles and Rangers this weekend. Then, Orioles broadcaster Melanie Newman stops by to talk about the team's trade deadline vibes. Later, Sarah Langs on the Brewers hitting grand slams, Aaron Judge’s last 50 games, and concern for Garrett Crochet’s innings stacking up.CALL THE BLEACHER TWEETS VOICEMAIL LINE: 406-404-8460EMAIL THE SHOW: BLEACHERTWEETS@GMAIL.COMREACH THE SHOW ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS7:05 Clown Car with Karl Ravech20:21 Melanie Newman32:06 Sarah Langs38:31 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Buster and Tim Kurkjian discuss if the Guardians the best overall team in baseball, the possibility that the Mets catch the Braves in the NL East, their concern for Gerrit Cole, and why the Blue Jays should continue to wait rather than sell now. Then, former agent Jeff Berry talks about the “collusion of efficiency” that’s hurting baseball. Later, Todd Radom shares this week’s Ball Park & Beyond and administers the quiz. Finally, Sarah Langs on Gunnar Henderson tearing it up, the Dodgers’ record when Miguel Rojas gets a hit, and an impromptu quiz from Buster.CALL THE BLEACHER TWEETS VOICEMAIL LINE: 406-404-8460EMAIL THE SHOW: BLEACHERTWEETS@GMAIL.COMREACH THE SHOW ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS7:09 Tim Kurkjian23:14 Jeff Berry37:41 Todd Radom49:21 Sarah Langs57:42 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hembo and Buster discuss Buster’s idea for the All-Star game, buying Nationals stock, David Stearns’ inevitable trade-deadline conundrum, and evaluating 21st-century pitchers for Hall of Fame. Then, Doug Glanville stops by to talk about the emergence of Francisco Álvarez, the Cubs’ impasse, Willie Mays’ societal impact, and who Doug would take as the best shortstop in baseball.CALL THE BLEACHER TWEETS VOICEMAIL LINE: 406-404-8460EMAIL THE SHOW: BLEACHERTWEETS@GMAIL.COMREACH THE SHOW ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS15:10 Hembo31:55 Doug Glanville52:25 Francisco Álvarez and Eduardo Pérez53:42 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Eduardo Pérez, David Kohn and Buster are in the Clown Car discussing the Mets finding their groove, the Cubs needing a jolt, impactful position players, Max Scherzer’s return, the Astros sweeping the Orioles, and their memories of Willie Mays. Then, Sarah Langs on Bailey Ober’s complete game and Paul Skenes’ latest start. Later, Jesse Rogers talks about Edwin Diaz getting tossed for sticky stuff, if the Cubs should trade for a star, and which teams in the NL should buy, hold or sell. CALL THE BLEACHER TWEETS VOICEMAIL LINE: 406-404-8460EMAIL THE SHOW: BLEACHERTWEETS@GMAIL.COMREACH THE SHOW ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS7:37 Clown Car19:53 Sarah Langs26:31 Jesse Rogers41:29 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Buster begins the show sharing his thoughts on the game at Rickwood Field. Then, former agent Jeff Berry talks about why teams signing young players to longterm deals isn’t actually a good idea. Next, Todd Radom considers Buster’s idea to incorporate Mays into the MLB logo, shares this week’s Ballpark and Beyond, and administers the quiz. Later, Sarah Langs on the importance of Willie Mays to her family, Mays’ four home run game, the Dodgers’ big comeback against the Rockies and who she met at Yankee Stadium this week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Negro Leagues Baseball Museum President Bob Kendrick and Buster discuss the passing of baseball legend Willie Mays, how Bob found out about Mays’ death, the Rickwood game turning into a celebration of his life, Mays excitedly talking about being struck out by Satchel Paige, and if MLB should make Mays the logo. Then, Hembo on the Blue Jays going up in smoke, missing out on watching Mookie Betts do something historic, the Mariners burying the Rangers and Astros, and why Steven Kwan is a different hitter this season. Later, former major leaguer Cleon Jones talks about celebrating the Negro Leagues with the game at Rickwood in Birmingham, Ala., playing against Willie Mays in his first game as a Met at the Polo Grounds, meeting Hank Aaron at a school assembly, getting inner cities involved with the game, and his work in the Africatown community in Mobile.8:52 Bob Kendrick27:01 Hembo41:17 Cleon Jones59:58 Tim Kurkjian on Willie Mays for SportsCenter1:03:49 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices