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Baseball Tonight with Buster Olney

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Feb 18, 2025 • 60min

"No": Blue Jays & Vlad Jr. Negotiations Go Bust; Rafael Devers Butts Heads with Alex Cora; Top 5 Prospects for 2025

Jeff Passan and Buster discuss the breakdown in negotiations between the Blue Jays and Vladimir Guerrero Jr., what the Blue Jays should do next and how this is similar to the Angels’ handling of Shohei Ohtani. Plus, Rafael Devers doesn’t want to leave third base with Alex Bregman in the picture and Giancarlo Stanton has double tennis elbow. Then, Kiley McDaniel stops by to talk more about the stark outlook for Toronto, the Red Sox prospects set to emerge, and Kiley’s top five prospects going into 2025.CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.comREACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS5:13 Jeff Passan25:38 Kiley McDaniel48:17 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Feb 17, 2025 • 56min

Cy Young: Tarik Skubal on Meeting Trevor Booker; Top Teams to Watch as Spring Training Begins; Cubs Whiff on Big Opportunity

Tim Kurkjian and Buster discuss Tim’s admittance into the Strat-O-Matic Hall of Fame, their top pitchers in baseball, which teams Tim’s most excited to see in Spring Training and what the heck are the Cubs doing? Then, AL Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal stops by to talk about his offseason, how he’s preparing for 2025, meeting his favorite NBA player, and going on the Michigan sports circuit. Later, Sarah Langs plays The Numbers Game.CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.comREACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS3:41 Tim Kurkjian23:30 Tarik Skubal36:20 Sarah Langs43:45 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Feb 13, 2025 • 47min

Methodology: Alex Bregman Signs with Red Sox; Awkwardness in Yankees Camp; Anthony Rendon Worst Contract Ever?

Jorge Castillo is at Yankees Spring Training, chatting with Buster about coming into camp after opting out and then back into his deal, their reactions to Alex Bregman signing with the Red Sox, an awkward situation with Marcus Stroman, the biggest question for the Mets, and if another team in the NL West can challenge the Dodgers. Then, Alden Gonzalez is at Dodgers Spring Training, talking to Buster about how the Dodgers are going about their business to start the spring, Nick Pivetta signing an interesting contract with the Padres, why Alden was surprised by the Bregman signing, and if we’ll ever see Anthony Rendon play for the Angels again.CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.comREACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS5:47 Jorge Castillo21:43 Alden Gonzalez37:54 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Feb 11, 2025 • 1h 9min

World Series Managers: Starting the Season with Dodgers Manger Dave Roberts and Yankees Manager Aaron Boone

Los Angeles Dodgers manager and World Series Champion Dave Roberts joins Buster to discuss the talk of legacy in his clubhouse, what different about him after managing the Dodgers for a decade, Shohei Ohtani’s physical status, looking forward to watching Roki Sasaki, and the biggest compliment the organization can get. Then, Yankees manager Aaron Boone hops on to talk about the Philadelphia Eagles winning a Super Bowl, what’s different about this year’s team compared to last (aside from that Juan Soto guy), how Aaron Judge handled the failures of last season, and the status of Boone’s contract in New York. Then, veteran Kevin Pillar on finding freedom at the end of his career, not worrying about what’s next and looking for a new team.CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.comREACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS7:46 Dave Roberts24:33 Aaron Boone36:52 Kevin Pillar58:20 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Feb 4, 2025 • 59min

Imperfect Choices: Best and Worst Fits for Alex Bregman; 5 Most Regrettable Trades Since 2000

Hembo and Buster discuss interesting win totals for the St. Louis Cardinals and the Cincinnati Reds, Hembo’s five most regrettable trades since 2000, the Tampa Bay Rays appearing decent on paper heading into Spring Training, what the Blue Jays should offer Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and which team Alex Bregman should avoid. Then, Jesse Rogers talks about all of Bregman’s options, the Houston Astros moving swiftly to replace Bregman, why the Detroit Tigers would be a good fit, the Dansby Swanson piece, the latest no news on Pete Alonso, and why Jesse likes the Sacramento A’s in 2025.CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.comREACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS6:07 Hembo29:13 Jesse Rogers43:49 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Jan 30, 2025 • 1h 14min

Smile: Bobby Bonilla on Bobby Bonilla Day; A's Brent Rooker; Yankees' Post-Juan Soto Moves; Steve Cohen Sushes Amazin' Day Crowd

Jorge Castillo and Buster discuss the Yankees' offseason moves after missing on Juan Soto, Hal Steinbrenner's comments about the Dodgers, Steve Cohen's transparency at Amazin' Day, the Padres listening to offers on Michael King and Dylan Cease, and their thoughts on Alex Bregman. Then, Sacramento A's outfielder Brent Rooker stops by to talk about his new contract, his favorite Rickey Henderson story, establishing his career, his best at-bats, and who has the nastiest pitch in the league. Later, Bobby Bonilla talks about a day that's grown bigger than his birthday, and why he thinks Barry Bonds should be in the Hall of Fame. Finally, Sarah Langs plays The Numbers Game.CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.comREACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS3:42 Jorge Castillo26:49 Brent Rooker41:16 Bobby Bonilla54:53 Sarah Langs1:02:47 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Jan 22, 2025 • 1h 1min

Transparency: Ichiro Suzuki, CC Sabathia Elected to HOF; Toronto Signs Anthony Santander; Best Value Free Agents Left

Tim Kurkjian, David Schoenfield and Buster discuss the 2025 Baseball Hall of Fame class that includes Ichiro Suzuki, CC Sabathia and Billy Wagner. Plus, who are the non-inductees that won and lost, and the Blue Jays press ahead to sign Anthony Santander. Then, Hembo talks about whether we should be outraged by Hall of Fame voters not sharing and defending their ballots, the Dodgers’ opportunity this season, and which among the remaining free agents is the best value on the board.CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.comREACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS4:23 Tim Kurkjian & David Schoenfield29:55 Hembo49:08 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Jan 20, 2025 • 31min

Micro/Macro: Dodgers Sign Roki Sasaki & Tanner Scott; Is Los Angeles DONE?; What’s Next for the Padres?

Alden Gonzalez and Buster discuss the Los Angeles Dodgers signing Roki Sasaki, what the Dodgers are getting in Sasaki, a big blow for the Padres, who’s mad about the Sasaki signing with the Dodgers, and whose anger over the signing is valid? CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.comREACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS4:54 Alden Gonzalez22:31 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Jan 16, 2025 • 59min

Mr. Baseball: Remembering Bob Uecker; Mets Impatient with Pete Alonso; The Air-Tight HOF Case for Andruw Jones

Tim Kurkjian, Dave Schoenfield and Buster discuss the passing of Brewers broadcaster Bob Uecker, the Mets growing impatient with Pete Alonso, feedback from Roki Saski’s meetings, and which team is confusing them the most. Then, Hembo on his air-tight Hall of Fame case for Andruw Jones, why the Orioles should chase Pablo López and a surprise team he sees emerging. CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.comREACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS8:33 Tim Kurkjian & David Schoenfield32:04 Hembo35:04 Part of Bob Ueker's HOF speech49:19 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Jan 7, 2025 • 1h 3min

Squirrelly: Red Sox's Walk Buehler on Choosing Boston & Closing the World Series; Jake Peavy's Top 3 Rotations; Hembo on the Most Obvious Rebuild Candidate

Hembo and Buster discuss the Red trading for Gavin Lux, which team needs to sign Alex Bregman the most, which team is an obvious rebuild candidate, if the Mariners could sign Pete Alonso, and Chase Utley’s Hall of Fame case. Then, new Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Walker Buehler stops by to talk about his first time in free agency, landing in Boston, his rough 2024 season, when it came together in the playoffs for him, and what he was thinking before closing out the World Series. Later, Jake Peavy on his top three starting rotations, which teams need to sign Jack Flaherty, and his Hall of Fame-hopeful friends Billy Wagner and CC Sabathia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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