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Baseball Tonight with Buster Olney

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Oct 2, 2024 • 48min

Baseball’s March Madness: Padres Culture Turnaround; Remembering Pete Rose; Giants Hire Buster Posey

Karl Ravech and Buster Olney discuss the passing of Pete Rose and his legacy, how everything feels different with the Padres, a big spot for Max Fried, and their interesting day calling the Mets-Braves doubleheader. Then, Jesse Rogers talks about the Giants hiring Buster Posey, the Cardinals hiring Chaim Bloom, why both St. Louis and San Francisco need direction, and the Brewers' fifth inning implosion. Later, Sarah Langs plays The Numbers game with notes on Michael King and the Mets.CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460EMAIL THE SHOW: BLEACHERTWEETS@GMAIL.COMREACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS5:52 Karl Ravech26:32 Jesse Rogers35:04 Sarah Langs40:42 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Sep 30, 2024 • 37min

MLB Playoff Preview 2024 Presented By Grainger

Jeff Passan, Tim Kurkjian and Buster are in Bristol following the end of the MLB regular season. The guys discuss their excitement for the Mets-Braves doubleheader, no-confidence World Series picks, if they're taking the Padres no matter what in the first round, the great pitching matchups in the AL Wild Card, and which teams are kicking themselves after missing the playoffs.Today's episode if presented by Grainger! With supplies and solutions for every industry, Grainger has the right product for you.  Call, click Grainger.com, or just stop by.CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460EMAIL THE SHOW: BLEACHERTWEETS@GMAIL.COMREACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS6:23 Jeff Passan and Tim Kurkjian in Bristol32:50 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Sep 27, 2024 • 1h 1min

Dialed In: Tarik Skubal on Confidence, A Potential Cy Young, Tigers Turning Point; A’s Close Coliseum

Tigers pitcher Tarik Skubal and Buster discuss the environment in Detroit, when the vibe changed for the team this season, A.J. Hinch’s preparation, and being the favorite for the AL Cy Young. Then, David Schoenfield talks about the A’s final game at the Oakland Coliseum, the weather situation enveloping Mets-Braves, and the Pirates getting petty with Rowdy Tellez. Plus, Todd Radom shares this week’s Ballpark & Beyond and administers the quiz. Later, Sarah Langs plays The Numbers Game.CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460EMAIL THE SHOW: BLEACHERTWEETS@GMAIL.COMREACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS5:54 Tarik Skubal16:21 David Schoenfield28:13 Todd Radom40:52 Sarah Langs49:27 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Sep 25, 2024 • 59min

Stars & Scrubs: Jake Peavy Says Zach Wheeler is the Best Postseason Pitcher; Twins Free Fall; More Teams Clinch

Hembo and Buster discuss the eminently underrated Jose Ramirez, the numbers behind Minnesota’s free fall, David Stearns being worth every penny he earns and Vlad Jr. keeping up his end of the bargain. Then, Jake Peavy stops by to talk about his MLB player of the year, players with a flair for the dramatic, the White Sox, his favorite pitcher going into the postseason, the Yankees bullpen and the Padres.CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460EMAIL THE SHOW: BLEACHERTWEETS@GMAIL.COMREACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS6:57 Hembo22:30 Larry Biel torches John Fisher27:30 Jake Peavy46:29 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Sep 23, 2024 • 49min

Felt Like Playoff Baseball: Electric Weekend at Citi Field; NL Wild Card Picture; Ohtani’s Regular Season Finish

Eduardo Pérez, David Cone and Buster pile into the Clown Car to discuss the Mets shutting down a Phillies celebration, Edwin Diaz making a difference, “Pete Alonso” chants, the Padres, the Brewers flying under the radar, and if Shohei Ohtani had the greatest single day for any major leaguer. Then, Sarah Langs plays The Numbers Game.CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460EMAIL THE SHOW: BLEACHERTWEETS@GMAIL.COMREACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS11:55 Clown Car w/ Eduardo & Coney30:03 Sarah Langs38:22 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Sep 20, 2024 • 1h 2min

Got Their Freak On: Ohtani Makes History; Michael Kay on Playoff Bound Yankees; Tigers Never Lose

Shohei Ohtani has a historic night and blows a hole in the usual Friday podcast. Buster checks in to share his thoughts on Ohtani’s 50/50 season. Then, Karl Ravech discusses the Brewers winning the NL Central, crossroad moments for the Mets and Tigers, and the Orioles losing their mojo. Next, YES play-by-play voice Michael Kay stops by to talk about the pressure on the Yankees heading into the postseason, the health of the team, and Juan Soto’s future. Later, Sarah Langs plays The Numbers Game with Heliot Ramos and Tory Lovullo. Finally, Todd Radom shares this week’s Ballpark & Beyond, and administers the quiz.CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460EMAIL THE SHOW: BLEACHERTWEETS@GMAIL.COMREACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS8:26 Karl Ravech25:57 Michael Kay38:42 Sarah Langs45:13 Todd Radom54:20 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Sep 18, 2024 • 1h 4min

Baggage Claim: José Altuve Removes a Shoe; Orioles Fall Off a Cliff; Worst Base Running Ever?

Tim Kurkjian and Buster discuss one of the dumbest games Tim has ever seen, the state of the Padres and Astros, Victor Robles’ error on the base path and not doubting Shohei Ohtani. Then, Hembo returns from paternity leave to talk about why he’s not worried about the Phillies’ playoff seed, the wildly disappointing Giants, offseason targets for the Tigers and what exactly happened to the Orioles.CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460EMAIL THE SHOW: BLEACHERTWEETS@GMAIL.COMREACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS10:26 Tim Kurkjian30:41 Hembo51:56 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Sep 16, 2024 • 60min

Bowling Title: Gerrit Cole Walks Rafael Devers; Mookie Betts Mic’d Up; Celebrating Roberto Clemente Day

Jorge Castillo and Buster discuss the strange controversy around Gerrit Cole and the Red Sox, Luke Weaver emerging as a star and what’s considered a successful season for Aaron Boone. Then, Nathalie Alonso stopped by to talk about her new book Call Me Roberto! Later, Sarah Langs plays The Numbers Game.CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460EMAIL THE SHOW: BLEACHERTWEETS@GMAIL.COMREACH OUT ON X: #BleacherTweets10:11 Mookie Betts mic’d up12:59 Jorge Castillo30:32 Nathalie Alonso43:09 Sarah Langs49:39 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Sep 13, 2024 • 1h 6min

Surging: Tigers Manager A.J. Hinch; The Most Exciting Player in Baseball; Buster’s Top Five Teams

A.J. Hinch and Buster discuss whether the word “playoffs” is said in the Detroit clubhouse, a Parker Meadows grand slam changing momentum for the team and how Tarik Skubal handles success. Next, Karl Ravech talks about the Braves starting to take on water, Aaron Judge’s struggles and Shohei Ohtani's size. Plus, Todd Radom shares the Ballpark & Beyond. Later, Sarah Langs plays The Numbers Game.CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460EMAIL THE SHOW: BLEACHERTWEETS@GMAIL.COMREACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS8:18 A.J. Hinch19:30 Karl Ravech35:16 Todd Radom46:00 Sarah Langs56:31 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Sep 11, 2024 • 1h 11min

De-Developing Greatness: John Smoltz on the Braves; Gary Cohen on the Mets; NL West Chatter

John Smoltz and Buster discuss Smoltz hanging out with fellow Hall Of Famers, the Braves fighting for a playoff spot and the sport suffering from the loss of starting pitching. Then, Mets broadcaster Gary Cohen talks about the NL MVP race, the perceived weakness of the Mets, the most complete teams in baseball and Pete Alonso. Later, Alden Gonzalez on Francisco Lindor putting the team on his back and if the NL West has the three best teams in the league. CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460EMAIL THE SHOW: BLEACHERTWEETS@GMAIL.COMREACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS10:05 John Smoltz30:14 Gary Cohen46:36 Alden Gonzalez58:18 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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