Baseball Tonight with Buster Olney

Tim Kurkjian, an esteemed ESPN baseball analyst known for his insights and humor, discusses a range of hot topics. He shares his amusing experience of being fired from lawn care duties. The conversation shifts to the Colorado Rockies and their struggles at Coors Field, questioning if they can win without a dome. Tim also expresses concern over Dodgers pitching with Tyler Glasnow's recent injury. They touch on the Orioles’ challenges, emphasizing that pitching isn't their biggest issue, alongside the potential of Julio Rodríguez.

The Clown Car whips around Chicago with Buster, Eduardo Perez, Karl Ravech and David Cone. The guys discuss whether the Phillies are officially back, positives from Philadelphia’s bullpen, Pete Crow-Armstrong feeling like Chicago, Kyle Tucker dropping clues about free agency, the Yankees relieving Devin Williams of his closer duties, and a fan verbally abusing Jarren Duran in Cleveland. Then, Dansby Swanson talks to Buster about oiling his glove, Ron Washington instilling glove maintenance, his open offer to oil his teammates’ gloves and his thoughts on the Cubs’ early season results. Later, Sarah Langs plays The Numbers Game with assists from two Major Leaguers. CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS 7:22 Clown Car 24:22 Dansby Swanson 30:48 Sarah Langs 32:42 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David Schoenfield and Buster discuss the best centerfielders in baseball, something feeling off with the Phillies, the Mets having enough pitching, an encouraging Mariners nugget, and if the A’s could sneak into the playoffs. Then, Cubs president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer stops by to talk about the evolution of Pete Crow-Armstrong, what separates him as a centerfielder, and the hitting conditions at Wrigley Field. CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.comREACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS5:01 David Schoenfield21:03 Jed Hoyer40:26 Sarah Langs42:03 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hembo and Buster discuss a wild walk off win for the Cubs over the Dodgers, Aaron Judge’s historic start, panic or patience for three closers, why it’s the perfect time to trade Byron Buxton and Corbin Caroll packing a punch. Then, Todd Radom reviews his trip to George M. Steinbrenner Field, shares this week’s Ballpark & Beyond, and administers the quiz. Later, Tim Kurkjian talks about the Mets’ hot start, David Rubenstein’s bobblehead blunder, and A’s promoting top prospect Nick Kurtz.CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.comREACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS6:52 Hembo26:06 Todd Radom42:24 Tim Kurkjian1:03:12 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Buster, David Cone, Eduardo Perez and Karl Ravech ditch the Clown Car and opt walk from Daikin Park back to the hotel. The guys discuss Luis Arráez colliding with Mauricio Dubón, Fernando Tatis Jr. operating at a different level, the painful start to the Orioles’ season, Max Fried’s near no-hitter and Ronald Acuna Jr. attacking the Braves on X. Then, Buster talks to Fernando Tatis Jr. from the clubhouse. Later, Sarah Langs plays The Numbers Game with assists from Francisco Lindor and Logan Webb.CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.comREACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS10:04 Clown Car26:40 Fernando Tatis Jr.31:49 Sarah Langs33:25 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jesse Rogers and Buster discuss Spencer Strider’s sharp return, pickleball taking over MLB clubhouses, the Padres climbing to No. 1 in the power rankings, and why the AL West is where you want to be. Then, Todd Radom shares this week’s Ballpark & Beyond and administers the weekly quiz. Next, Sarah Langs on James Wood. Later, Jessica Mendoza talks about what she’ll do with her Dodger World Series ring and which players are in different positions by season’s end.CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.comREACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS3:18 Jesse Rogers21:34 Sarah Langs on James Wood23:02 Todd Radom34:32 Jessica Mendoza48:06 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hembo and Buster discuss Fernando Tatis Jr.’s crazy low strikeout rate, a world in which the Cubs decided to challenge the Dodgers, the Red Sox defense still looking ugly and Ben Rice’s hot start. Then, the director of Netflix’s "The Clubhouse: A Year with the Red Sox" Greg Whiteley stops by to talk about Justin Turner’s pivotal role in creating the series, his theory about the sanctuary of the clubhouse, Tristan Casas’ dedication and if Alex Cora has watched the show. Then, Tim Kurkjian on Juan Soto’s Aaron Judge comments, the lopsided leagues, and Spencer Torkelson finding his swing. Plus, Mike Trout reads a note from Sarah Langs.CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.comREACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS7:06 Hembo21:29 Greg Whiteley40:59 Mike Trout41:18 Tim Kurkjian58:52 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David Cone, Eduardo Perez, Karl Ravech and Buster pile into the Clown Car after the Chicago Cubs’ very good weekend against the Los Angeles Dodgers, the Cubs’ strong defense up the middle, Justin Steele’s season-ending injury, the Padres’ three-consecutive shutout and what will determine the NL West. Then, Tyler Glasnow talks about the media circus following Dodger-mania. Later, Sarah Langs plays The Numbers Game with help from a future Hall of Famer. CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.comREACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS7:41 Clown Car20:47 Tyler Glasnow23:37 Sarah Langs25:43 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jeff Passan and Buster discuss whether Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s extension with the Blue Jays is one of the best player deals ever, if Kyle Tucker will stick with the Cubs and the Call Cags Up Movement. Plus, are the Cubs offense, Giants pitching and Mets pitching for real? Then, Jake Peavy talks about how pitchers attack a torpedo bat, the Reds’ pitching staff and Spencer Schwellenbach coming for your lunch. Later, Sarah Langs on Corbin Carroll’s early resurgence. Finally, Todd Radom shares his thoughts on the latest City Connect uniforms, delivers this week’s Ballpark & Beyond, and administers the quiz.CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.comREACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS3:44 Jeff Passan28:02 Jake Peavy40:53 Sarah Langs43:44 Todd Radom54:53 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hembo and Buster discuss the Marlins infield getting weird, Pete Alonso looking much more comfortable, how Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s contract impacts Kyle Tucker’s future earnings, if Hunter Greene is becoming an ace, potential superstardom for Kristian Campbell, and buying stock on Jacob Wilson. Then, Tim Kurkjian talks about the Blue Jays waving the white flag to Vlad Jr. and why they had to do it, problems with the Dodger defense, and the craziest stories he and Buster have ever covered.CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.comREACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS6:37 Hembo29:39 Tim Kurkjian50:01 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices