Baseball Tonight with Buster Olney

Buster shares his thoughts on Justin Verlander after chatting with him throughout the weekend. Then, Jeff Berry on the Giants extending Matt Chapman and how it’s part of a larger shift in the sport. Later, Sarah Langs plays The Numbers Game with Verlander, Marco Vientos and Parker Meadows.CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460EMAIL THE SHOW: BLEACHERTWEETS@GMAIL.COMREACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS7:36 Buster on Verlander11:46 Jeff Berry30:50 Sarah Langs37:48 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Royals GM J.J. Piccolo and Buster discuss mobilizing the front office after Vinnie Pasquantino broke his hand, Michael Wacha, and the future of starting pitching. Then, David Schoenfield on the Giants paying Matt Chapman, how the Chapman signing impacts Alex Bregman’s market, Francisco Lindor doing something every night and Clay Holmes getting booted from the closer role. Plus, Todd Radom shares the Ballpark & Beyond and administers the quiz. Later, Sarah Langs and Lawrence Butler play The Numbers Game.CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460EMAIL THE SHOW: BLEACHERTWEETS@GMAIL.COMREACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS5:32 Royals GM J.J. Piccolo21:54 David Schoenfield30:47 Todd Radom41:36 Sarah Langs49:30 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Buster reviews the state of the division races in the final month of the regular season. Next, Sarah Langs talks about more of Shohei Ohtani’s magnificence and plays The Numbers Game with Dave Roberts and Teoscar Hernandez. Then, Tim Kurkjian on contenders for NL Rookie of the Year, the Mets hanging in the wild card picture, and the Dodgers’ rotation issues. Later, NESN’s Lou Merloni stops by to share his thoughts on Red Sox.CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460EMAIL THE SHOW: BLEACHERTWEETS@GMAIL.COMREACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS8:07 State of the division races10:07 Sarah Langs17:38 Tim Kurkjian35:24 Lou Merloni48:58 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich Hill and Buster discuss Rich returning for his 20th MLB season with the Red Sox, why he chose Boston and coaching his son’s little league team. Then, Jeff Berry compares Michael Wacha and Tyler Glasnow, and asks if front offices should follow the Royals’ model. Later, Sarah Langs talks about Shohei Ohtani and his dog decoy. Plus, Gerrit Cole and Pete Alonso assist with The Numbers Game. Finally, Todd Radom shares the Ballpark & Beyond and administers the quiz.CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460EMAIL THE SHOW: BLEACHERTWEETS@GMAIL.COMREACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS6:23 Rich Hill21:40 Jeff Berry40:41 Sarah Langs48:13 Todd Radom58:38 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tim Kurjian, a seasoned baseball analyst, shares insights on World Series contenders and the Astros' recent struggles. Jesse Rogers discusses the proposed 6-inning minimum for starters and the White Sox's tumultuous season. Kiley McDaniel brings excitement with his player rankings for ages 16-25, revealing potential Rookie of the Year candidates. Finally, David Schoenfield tackles fan questions in 'Bleacher Tweets,' adding to the podcast's lively analysis and engaging discussions about the current MLB landscape.

Jeff Passan talks to Alden Gonzalez and Jorge Castillo about the shape of the NL MVP race, why it reminds Alden of the 2012 race, Jorge being against a DH winning an MVP, and the NL West. Then, Jeff listens to his friends Mina Kimes, Jake Storiale and Michael Cole share their unfiltered thoughts on their favorite teams. Later, Sarah Langs discuss Jackson Merrill coming up clutch again. Plus, Steven Kwan and Adrian Del Castillo read more of Sarah’s notes.CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460EMAIL THE SHOW: BLEACHERTWEETS@GMAIL.COMTWEET THE SHOW: #BLEACHERTWEETS9:25 Alden & Jorge27:14 Jeff hears from Mina, Jake, Michael36:48 Sarah Langs42:54 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David Schoenfield and Buster discuss Joey Votto retiring, Votto being ahead of his peers in his approach at the plate, the Mariners’ nosedive, and the Astros’ star power. Then, Sarah Langs on the Staten Island Little League coach attacking Aaron Judge. Plus, Ben Joyce and Brandon Hyde assist with The Numbers Game. Later, Todd Radom shares the Ballpark & Beyond and administers the quiz.CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460EMAIL THE SHOW: BLEACHERTWEETS@GMAIL.COMTWEET THE SHOW: #BLEACHERTWEETS5:32 David Schoenfield25:17 Sarah Langs31:31 Todd Radom41:18 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hembo and Buster discuss Front Office WAR, Gavin Lux rewarding Dodgers’ patience and a fatal flaw in the Yankee bullpen. Then, MASN’s Melanie Newman on the Orioles and Jackson Holliday. Boog Sciambi stops by to preview Sunday Night Baseball and share why he’s down on the trade deadline. Plus, MLB.com’s Mark Bowman on the latest major injury hit for the Braves.CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460EMAIL THE SHOW: BLEACHERTWEETS@GMAIL.COMTWEET THE SHOW: #BLEACHERTWEETS9:37 Hembo25:39 Melanie Newman36:03 Boog Sciambi47:49 Mark Bowman53:58 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David Cone, Eduardo Pérez and Buster are in the Clown Car talking about the Tigers snatching an extra innings win against the Yankees at the Little League Classic and which AL team will finish with the most wins. Then, Jeff Passan discusses the Astros’ surge, the Rangers’ precipitous collapse, which teams may dump players and MLB’s latest idea to restore the preeminence of starting pitching. Later, Sarah Langs plays The Numbers Game with Francisco Lindor and Weston Wilson.CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460EMAIL THE SHOW: BLEACHERTWEETS@GMAIL.COMTWEET THE SHOW: #BLEACHERTWEETS8:29 Clown Car w/ Eduardo & Coney15:33 Jeff Passan38:00 Sarah Langs44:48 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today’s episode of Baseball Tonight, Buster shares some of the latest news around the league. Karl Ravech joins the pod from Williamsport at the Little League World Series Series to speak on which Little League players stick out to him and the impact Aaron Judge has on the next generation of baseball players. Sarah Langs plays the numbers game with special messages from Juan Soto and Jake McCarthy. Todd Radom drops some Philadelphia baseball history gems and does this week’s quiz. We hear from Jeff Berry, the former agent, he shares how he evaluates front offices. More Bleacher Tweets!05:01 - Karl Ravech22:00 - Sarah Langs28:37 - Todd Radom40:45 - Jeff Berry 57:53 - Bleacher TweetsCALL THE SHOW: 404-406-8460EMAIL THE SHOW: BLEACHERTWEETS@GMAIL.COMTWEET THE SHOW: #BLEACHERTWEETS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices