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ESPN MLB Insider Buster Olney leads the baseball discussion alongside other top analysts.
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Jul 15, 2025 • 34min
Big Dumper: Cal Raleigh Wins 2025 Home Run Derby; Clown Car with Todd Frazier
Karl Ravech, Eduardo Pérez and Todd Frazier discuss Cal Raleigh winning the Home Run Derby, Cal’s brother T catching for him, a coming out party for Junior Caminero, Paul Skenes facing Tarik Skubal in the All-Star Game, Fraizer’s All-Star Game experience as a player, and the biggest mystery of the night. Then, Jesse Rogers joins for Bleacher Tweets to talk about the red hot Red Sox, Mark Buehrle’s statue unveiling, the Brewers, and which changes he’d make to the Derby if crowned emperor of baseball.
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10:47 Clown Car
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Jul 11, 2025 • 47min
HR Derby Chatter: Ty Schmit HR Derby Preview, and Just Baseball All-Time HR Derby Draft
Hembo and The Pat McAfee Show's Ty Schmit discuss what they're watching for in the approaching Home Run Derby, Monday at 8PM ET on ESPN. Then the crew of The Just Baseball Show joins Hembo to conduct an all-time home run derby draft. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 9, 2025 • 1h 11min
Passan Crashes In: Pete Fairbanks, Nationals Draft Approach with Kiley McDaniel, and John Schneider
Jeff Passan and Rays closer Pete Fairbanks discuss Pokemon and the Tampa Bay way. Then, Jeff and Kiley McDaniel look at how the recent changes atop the Nationals will impact their draft approach, before going through some of the "best of's" in the upcoming MLB Draft. And Jeff checks in with John Schneider, manager of baseball's hottest team, the Toronto Blue Jays on what has made the difference for Toronto since Memorial Day.
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08:02 Pete Fairbanks
23:24 Kiley McDaniel
41:09 John Schneider
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Jul 7, 2025 • 58min
Horrible Beeps: Nationals Fire Mike Rizzo & Dave Martinez; Clown Car; Karl Ravech with Pete Crow-Armstrong & Seiya Suzuki
Karl Ravech, Eduardo Perez and David Cone discuss Matthew Boyd on the attack from the mound, Pete Crow-Armstrong and Seiya Suzuki’s friendship, the Cardinals’ position of flux, the Nationals firing GM Mike Rizzo and manager Dave Martinez, how those moves impact the clubhouse in D.C., and which team is going to make a trade that puts them in the driver’s seat heading into the postseason. Then, Ravy talks to a couple of pals in Crow-Armstrong and Seiya. Next, Sarah Langs plays The Numbers Game. And, Todd Radom sits in on Bleacher Tweets.
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9:35 Clown Car
28:20 Karl Ravech with Pete Crow-Armstrong & Seiya Suzuki
41:25 Sarah Langs
42:49 Bleacher Tweets with Todd Radom Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 4, 2025 • 59min
Nerd Herd: Clayton Kershaw Notches 3,000 Ks; How the Rays Slay Goliaths; Cardinals Exceeding All Expectations
Hembo and Apple TV+’s Tricia Whitaker discuss what makes Kevin Cash so good at his job, Junior Caminero, seeing the venom between the Padres and Dodgers up close, the best mid-game interview in baseball, and what it’s like to take a Gatorade bath on the sidelines. Then, Kiley McDaniel talks about the major league bloodlines of Ethan Holliday and Eli Willits, who’s going 1-1 in the 2025 MLB Draft, who’s next up as the top prospect in baseball and if Jacob Misiorowski is actually human. Later, Keith Costas on how the Cardinals will approach the trade deadline and Ronald Acuña Jr.’s torrid return to the sport.
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09:48 Tricia Whitaker
22:43 Kiley McDaniel
36:23 Keith Costas
49:26 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 2, 2025 • 50min
Grunting’, Snarlin’: Yankees Missing the Clutch Gene; Guardians’ Steven Kwan on Losing to Children in Chess
Jesse Rogers and Tim Kurkjian discuss the Yankees’ inability to win in big moments, winning streaks for the Marlins and Pirates, how Jed Hoyer is examining the Cubs’ bullpen, the Astros still chugging along despite missing Yordon Álvarez, Javier Báez’s resurgence, and whether they’d take Paul Skenes or Tarik Skubal to win one game. Then, Jesse talks to Steven Kwan from the dugout in Wrigley about his family stuffing the All-Star Game ballot box, the Guardians needing to return to their identity, wintering in Chicago, offseason pursuits and being humbled by a 10-year-old in chess.
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09:31 Tim Kurkjian
31:25 Steven Kwan
36:56 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 30, 2025 • 36min
Harmonica Guy: Clown Car from Detroit After a Tarik Skubal Masterpiece
David Cone, a former MLB pitcher and insightful baseball analyst, joins the discussion on the streets of Detroit after Tarik Skubal's impressive performance. They dive into Skubal’s mastery on the mound and the intense competition between the Rays and Yankees. The conversation touches on the legacy of Dave Parker, and the extraordinary talent of Shohei Ohtani. Listeners are treated to fun anecdotes, musical moments, and analytical reflections on team dynamics and player performances, blending humor with serious baseball talk.

Jun 27, 2025 • 1h 4min
Twitchy Swinger: A’s Shortstop Jacob Wilson Stops By; Tarik Skubal's Impact When He Doesn’t Pitch; Mariners Dot Net
Jorge Castillo, a seasoned baseball writer for ESPN, discusses Tarik Skubal's impact on the Tigers and the emerging young pitchers reshaping the game. A's shortstop Jacob Wilson shares insights on his unique swing, the players reaching out as he rises in All-Star voting, and the toughest pitchers he's faced. Todd Radom adds his expertise on baseball history and the shifts happening with teams like the Red Sox post-Devers. The dialog captures the excitement of rising stars, transformative pitching styles, and the thrill of the upcoming Home Run Derby.

Jun 25, 2025 • 1h 3min
Used Dog: Yankees & Mets Have Problems; Chase Burnes Dazzles in Debut; Las Vegas A’s Stadium Construction Begins
Hembo and Buster discuss the Chase Burnes’ electric debut, the hit batsman crisis in baseball, what happened to Michael Harris II, what’s holding Elly De La Cruz back, and their appreciation for Mookie Betts. Then, Tim Kurkjian talks about the A’s putting a shovel in the ground in Las Vegas, All-Star Game voting, if the Mets or Yankees have bigger problems, Anthony Volpe’s critics, and the passing of their friend Scott Miller.
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8:17 Hembo
33:51 Tim Kurkjian
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Jun 23, 2025 • 36min
Gasbag: Clown Car; State of the Phillies & Mets; Big Dumper Grabs HR Lead
Boog Sciambi, Eduardo Perez, David Cone hop in the Clown Car and hit on why they think The Mets and Phillies will go down to the wire in the NL East, Jesus Luzardo possibly a secret weapon in the postseason, the feasting Rays, Cal Raleigh leading the league in home runs, and Rafael Devers and Alex Cora moving on from the drama. Plus, Sarah Langs plays The Numbers Game with an assist from Nick Kurtz. And, Mike Couzens & Doug Glanville chatted with Alec Bohm before Sunday Night Baseball.
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7:26 Clown Car
20:26 Sarah Langs
21:32 Mike Couzens & Doug Glanville with Alec Bohm
25:27 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices


