
Baseball Tonight with Buster Olney
ESPN MLB Insider Buster Olney leads the baseball discussion alongside other top analysts.
Latest episodes

Oct 15, 2024 • 47min
Composure: Carlos Rodón Figures it Out; The Guardians’ Big Mistake; Joe Espada on Aaron Judge & Francisco Lindor
Eduardo Pérez and Buster discuss Carlos Rodón the marathon runner and the Guardians putting Joey Cantillo in a bad spot. Then, Astros manager Joe Espada joins Buster and Eduardo to share their thoughts on Aaron Judge and Fransisco Lindor always setting the tone. Later, Joe and Buster talk about what Joe is looking for while watching playoff games, how he’d pitch to Shohei Ohtani, and life as a manager in the postseason.CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460EMAIL THE SHOW: BLEACHERTWEETS@GMAIL.COMREACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS9:51 Eduardo Pérez27:26 Joe Espada36:35 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 14, 2024 • 47min
Modern Pitching Dominance: ALCS & NLCS Underway; Dodgers 33-Inning Scoreless Streak; Tom Hamilton on the Guardians
Doug Glanville and Buster discuss the Dodgers’ 33-scoreless inning streak, the genius of Freddie Freeman playing through injury and the top of the Mets lineup always lurking. Then, the voice of the Guardians on the radio Tom Hamilton on the scenes in Cleveland after Lane Thomas’ grand slam, Emmanuel Clase and Cade Smith shutting games down, and why the Guardians need to avoid a slugfest. Later, Sarah Langs plays The Numbers Game.CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460EMAIL THE SHOW: BLEACHERTWEETS@GMAIL.COMREACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS6:42 Doug Glanville18:35 Tom Hamilton33:53 Sarah Langs39:19 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 11, 2024 • 47min
Something Expected: Yankees Clinch ALCS Spot; Guardians-Tigers Going 5; Best Rivalry in Baseball?
Hembo and Michelle Smallmon discuss which team the Yankees should be rooting for in the ALDS, if Aaron Judge is due for a breakout series, if Padres-Dodgers is the best rivalry in baseball right now and if the postseason needs another tweak. Then, Buster makes the case for a Subway Series and Tarik Skubal taking the mound in Game 5.CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460EMAIL THE SHOW: BLEACHERTWEETS@GMAIL.COMREACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS5:18 Hembo & Michelle Smallmon26:14 Buster & Taylor32:57 Bleacher Tweets w/ Hembo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 10, 2024 • 51min
Ravy Plane: Mets Advance to NLCS; Phillies Offseason Makeover?; 3 Rising Free Agents
Karl Ravech and Buster discuss as good a postseason that we’ve seen recently, the Mets clinching a spot in the NLCS, the Phillies bullpen melting down, the Dodgers grabbing momentum, Tigers-Guardians going through Tarik Skubal, and if the Royals will create havoc on the basepaths. Then, Kiley McDaniel and Buster share their distinct thoughts on where Juan Soto lands in free agency. Plus, three rising and three fall free agents.CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460EMAIL THE SHOW: BLEACHERTWEETS@GMAIL.COMREACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS10:49 Karl Ravech31:02 Kiley McDaniel43:29 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Oct 9, 2024 • 50min
Tired Little Old Man: Tim Kurkjian’s Confidence Ratings for All Eight Playoff Teams
Tim Kurkjian and Buster rank the playoff teams ahead of a Wednesday baseball bonanza. The whole segment is a painful exercise for Tim in the best possible way. Plus, Sarah Langs plays The Numbers Game.CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460EMAIL THE SHOW: BLEACHERTWEETS@GMAIL.COMREACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS10:08 Tim Kurkjian33:46 Sarah Langs41:33 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 8, 2024 • 52min
High Noon Strut: Tarik Skubal is a Beast; More Bitterness Ahead of Dodgers-Padres, Aaron Judge Struggling
Alex Avila and Buster discuss Tarik Skubal’s seven innings of shutout baseball and Kerry Carpenter’s game-winning home run off Emmanuel Clase and his excitement for two postseason games in Detroit. Then, David Schoenfield talks about Manny Machado’s throwing a ball toward the Dodger dugout and Dave Roberts’ response, a wide open series between the Yankees and Royals and Aaron Judge’s struggles.CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460EMAIL THE SHOW: BLEACHERTWEETS@GMAIL.COMREACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS9:55 Alex Avila23:44 David Schoenfield41:11 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 7, 2024 • 56min
Refreshed: Eric Hosmer on Padres-Dodgers Chippiness, Royals-Yankees; Eduardo Pérez Recaps the Weekend's Action
Eric Hosmer and Buster discuss the chippiness between the Padres and Dodgers, San Diego’s fearlessness, and what it’s like watching the Royals against the Yankees. Then, Eduardo Pérez talks about Mets-Phillies, the teams’ bullpens, Philadelphia chasing, injuries to Xander Bogaerts and Freddie Freeman, the Yankee bullpen answering questions, and a must-win for the Tigers. Later, Sarah Langs on Tarik Skubal, Fernando Tatis Jr., Bryson Stott and Mark Vientos’ total bases.CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460EMAIL THE SHOW: BLEACHERTWEETS@GMAIL.COMREACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS14:48 Eric Hosmer26:41 Eduardo Pérez39:38 Sarah Langs48:25 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 4, 2024 • 54min
That Didn’t Suck: Mets Beat Brewers in G3; Pete Alonso’s October Moment; Triple Tommy John Procedure
Hembo and Buster discuss the Mets’ exciting comeback against the Brewers in Game 3, Pete Alonso etching his name into Mets history, Terry Francona taking the Reds job, and questions and picks for each divisional series. Then, Dr. Chris Ahmad chats with Buster about his new Triple Tommy John procedure that could be a game changer for UCL injuries. Later, ESPN bigwig and Mets fanatic Pete McConville stops by to recount his night watching New York advance.CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460EMAIL THE SHOW: BLEACHERTWEETS@GMAIL.COMREACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS9:37 Hembo22:11 Dr. Chris Ahmad36:50 Pete McConville43:01 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 3, 2024 • 40min
Tough Quiz: What Do the Padres & Royals Have in Common?; Gritty Kitties Advance
Xavier Scruggs and Buster discuss the difference Mike Schildt has made in San Diego, the Padres’ superstars stepping up, and what’s next for Alex Bregman. Then, David Schoenfield talks about the commonality between the Royals and Padres, Xander Bogaerts pouring champagne on Buster’s head, and the the Tigers’ no-name bullpen getting it done again.CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460EMAIL THE SHOW: BLEACHERTWEETS@GMAIL.COMREACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS8:18 Xavier Scruggs22:08 David Schoenfield33:49 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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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