Baseball Tonight with Buster Olney

Hembo and Buster discuss Dodgers co-owner Mark Walter buying the Los Angeles Lakers, the Dodgers hitting past their weaknesses against the Padres, how AJ Preller will handle the next few weeks, Rob Thompson suspending Nick Castellanos, Rafael Devers and the Red Sox divorcing, if the Rays can overtake the Yankees in the AL East, and the surging Astros. Then, Sarah Langs has an essay on Francisco Lindor — who’s looking for his first All-Star Game start since 2019. Later, Todd Radom gives his thoughts on the situation in Boston, shares the Ballpark & Beyond and administers the quiz. CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS 0:00 Buster’s Top 5 3:57 Hembo 29:34 Sarah Langs 31:56 Todd Radom 41:29 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tim Kurkjian and Buster discuss Shohei Ohtani’s return to the mound, the improving Rays, Giancarlo Stanton back with Yankees, and Red Sox fans fuming over the Rafael Devers trade while executives applaud it. Then, Eric Hosmer talks about what Devers means for the Giants’ lineup, what kind of conversations are happening between Buster Posey, Bob Melvin and Devers, and the race for starting AL shortstop in the All-Star Game. CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS 11:14 Tim Kurkjian 31:44 Eric Hosmer 41:57 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alden Gonzalez and Buster discuss the Red Sox trading Rafael Devers to the Giants, Boston’s ownership and management deciding to make a move, Luka Doncic-level shock over the trade, San Francisco getting the bat it needs, how Devers bounces back off the field after months of drama, the news of Shohei Ohtani’s return to the mound, what changed in Ohtani’s rehab, why this is an easy call for the Dodgers, and Ohtani ultimately running the show. Then, Willy Adames, Dave Roberts and Clayton Kershaw all joined Sunday Night Baseball — reacting to the Devers trade and celebrating Father’s Day. Plus, Sarah Langs plays The Numbers Game with assists from Charlie Morton, Byron Buxton and Jacob Misiorowski. CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS 4:53 Alden Gonzalez 33:49 Willy Adames w/ SNB 39:15 Sarah Langs 40:58 Dave Roberts on Father's Day w/ SNB 41:59 Clayton Kershaw w/ SNB 47:30 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hembo and Buster discuss Aaron Judge’s continued otherworldliness, the Royals faltering early, the Diamondbacks being the most intriguing potential seller, Giants at Dodgers on Sunday Night Baseball, the wide arsenal among the Mets’ pitching staff, and who Hembo sees in Roman Anthony. Then, Sarah Langs on the Giants’ pitching. Later, Todd Radom talks about Pope Leo XIV donning a White Sox cap, shares the Ballpark & Beyond, and administers the quiz. CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS 3:56 Hembo 33:17 Sarah Langs 35:03 Todd Radom 45:09 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jesse Rogers and Buster discuss Andrew Abbott’s complete game, Tarik Skubal training to throw a full nine innings, the Padres being unafraid of the Dodgers, and Javier Baez’s revival. Then, Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh talks about possibly participating in the Home Run Derby, which hitter he likes to talk trash with, managing his workload, and Seattle’s pitching staff. Later, Tim Kurkjian on getting a new puppy, another highlight catch from Denzel Clarke, teams that are improving and Roman Anthony debuting for the Red Sox. CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS 8:25 Jesse Rogers 21:38 Cal Raleigh 33:39 Tim Kurkjian 53:52 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Buster is in the Clown Car with Coney and Eduardo after Sunday Night Baseball in the Bronx. The guys discuss Aaron Judge hitting barrel and feasting on rookies, the Red Sox being caught in-between, the impediments to calling up Roman Anthony to Boston, and the Braves continuing to lose. Then, Eduardo Perez talks to Aaron Judge about changing diapers, his best friends and what he learned from watching Bobby Witt Jr. Next, Sarah Langs plays The Numbers Game with assists from the Royals’ Matt Quatraro and the Diamondbacks’ Torey Lovullo. Later, Karl Ravech chats with Alex Cora about the uneven first few months of the season. CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS 8:19 Clown Car 25:41 Aaron Judge w/ Eduardo Perez 33:56 Sarah Langs 35:42 Alex Cora w/ Karl Ravech 44:38 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Detroit Tigers manager A.J. Hinch and Buster discuss why his team is on a roll, Javier Baez playing centerfield, if Tarik Skubal improved from last season, and how the Tigers can continue to evolve. Then, Jeff Passan talks about the FBI probe into businesses owned by the MLBPA, why the timing is terrible for the union, his and Buster’s notes on the Toronto Blue Jays’ trade deadline status, and the most interesting teams after June 1st. Plus, Sarah Langs on Trent Grisham and Paul Goldschmidt. Later, Todd Radom gives his thoughts on the Red Sox, shares the Ballpark & Beyond, and administers the quiz. CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS 4:46 A.J. Hinch 18:11 Jeff Passan 45:27 Todd Radom 55:49 Sarah Langs 58:04 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hembo and Buster discuss all the ways the Red Sox have gone wrong, David Samson saying the quiet part out loud about Jac Caglianone, Cal Raleigh on the shortlist for greatest offensive season at catcher, Trea Turner’s unsatisfactory play at shortstop and the Pirates continuing to waste Paul Skenes. Then, Tim Kurkjian talks about his infatuation with Ryan Yarborough vs. Yoshinobu Yamamoto, things getting desperate for the Braves, Luke Weaver going down for the Yankees, and if the Mets will miss Mark Vientos in a big way. CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS 7:39 Hembo 28:52 Tim Kurkjian 50:21 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Eduardo Perez grabs the wheel of the Clown Car along with Buster, David Cone, Karl Ravech, and their driver Ed Sfida. They discuss an interesting series between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the New York Yankees, Ryan Yarbrough being a pleasure to watch, the difference between the teams on Saturday and Sunday, if there’s staying power for DJ LeMahieu, Max Muncy showing up in a big way, Shohei Ohtani saying hello to the umpires every plate appearance, Corbin Burnes’ injury, and the Toronto Blue Jays swinging the bat. Then, Sarah Langs plays The Numbers Game. Plus, a fun interview with the Yankees’ Ben Rice and Mike Couzens. Later, Sarah Langs’ essay from Sunday Night baseball on Lou Gehrig Day. CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS 10:35 Clown Car 22:50 The Numbers Game 24:03 Mike Couzens with Ben Rice 27:42 Sarah Langs on Lou Gehrig Day 30:37 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David Schoenfield and Buster discuss Juan Soto still going through it, the Yankees and Dodgers heading in opposite directions, Carlos Rodon’s buy-in, Yoshinobu Yamamoto’s splitter, Hall of Fame ballot preferences for the players on Sunday Night Baseball, and what happens to the Tigers when Tarik Skubal pitches. Then, Jeff Berry returns to the podcast to share a new piece of equipment that could change batter safety in baseball. Later, Sarah Langs on Shohei Ohtani reaching 20 home runs before May is finished. And, Todd Radom makes a ruling on City Connects, shares the Ballpark & Beyond, and administers the quiz. CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS 4:49 David Schoenfield 17:16 Jeff Berry 38:29 Sarah Langs 40:35 Todd Radom 53:03 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices