Baseball Tonight with Buster Olney

Do we need to change the MVP conversation around Shohei Ohtani? | Brewers sweep Cubs, Tarik Skubal trade outlook, Tony Gwinn Jr. joins the show

22 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

On today's episode, Buster Olney and David Shoenfield break down the Brewers surge and the Cubs fall, discuss if Tarik Skubal could be traded midseaso...

Why the NL is so much better than the AL, Yankees bullpen issues | Mariners exec Jerry Dipoto

20 May 2026

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Welcome back to the Baseball Tonight podcast! Hembo joins us to talk about the National League's dominance over the American League, the Mets youth mo...

Brewers Cy Young hopeful Jacob Misiorowski joins the show + Tim Kurkjian on the White Sox, Phillies, and more

18 May 2026

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Jacob Misiorowski joins the show to talk about his lights-out performance against the Yankees, the first time he hit 100 mph, his unique relationship ...

The loaded NL Cy Young Race + White Sox GM Chris Getz

15 May 2026

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Welcome back to the Baseball Tonight podcast! Jorge Castillo joins the show to discuss the loaded NL Cy Young Race between Shohei Ohtani, Paul Skenes,...

Why so many superstars are struggling + Konnor Griffin joins the show

13 May 2026

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Welcome back to the Baseball Tonight Podcast! Pirates rookie shortstop Konnor Griffin joins the show to discuss his adjustment to life in the Big Leag...

NEW DETAILS about Tarik Skubal's surgery that could be "life-changing" for the game of baseball

10 May 2026

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Welcome back to the Baseball Tonight podcast, publishing a day early because of breaking news surrounding Tigers pitcher Tarik Skubal. His agent, Scot...

Why the Braves aren't getting too excited + Yankees rotation getting stronger, Favorite John Sterling memories

08 May 2026

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Welcome back to the Baseball Tonight Podcast! Braves GM Alex Anthopoulos joins us to detail why he's not getting too excited yet about the Braves best...

Did Framber Valdez plunk Trevor Story because he was upset at Boston stealing signs?

06 May 2026

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Benches cleared after Tigers pitcher Framber Valdez hit Red Sox batter Trevor Story on Tuesday. Valdez said it was not intentional, while Tigers manag...

How superstar Elly De La Cruz has gotten even better | BBTN Pod

04 May 2026

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Reds Manager Terry Francona joins the show to discuss Elly De La Cruz's improvements this year, what has made rookie Sal Stewart so special early on, ...

How the Red Sox season just went from bad to worse

01 May 2026

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The Boston Red Sox received bad news with star pitcher Garrett Crochet headed to the IL, just a few days after firing manager Alex Cora. Buster Olney ...

Need Friction: Phillies Fire Manager Rob Thomson; Can Philadelphia save its season?

28 Apr 2026

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The Philadelphia Phillies have official fired manager Rob Thomson and named Don Mattingly the interim manager. Buster Olney and Paul "Hembo" Hembekide...

Unexpected: Red Sox Fire Alex Cora; The Timing, The How & The Why; When Will We See Cora Back in the Dugout?

27 Apr 2026

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The Boston Red Sox fire manager Alex Cora, in a stunning early-season move. Buster Olney and Rob Bradford (WEEI, Baseball Isn't Boring) discuss the ti...

To Blame: Mets' Twin Wins; Phillies Slide On; Elly De La Cruz Leap Year; New Yankee Unis?

24 Apr 2026

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The streak is dead! The Mets win two in a row over the Minnesota Twins. Buster Olney and Hembo discuss the Mets’ playoff chances, Buster’s wacky t...

Competitively Disrespectful: Mets Lose 12th Straight; Manny Machado Stops By; NL East Therapy from Bristol

22 Apr 2026

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The New York Mets lose their 12th straight game! Buster Olney, David Schoenfield and Jorge Castillo convene in Bristol to discuss the Mets’ tailspin...

Dry Hacks: Mets Lose 11 Straight; Eric Hosmer on Royals Drama; Ben Rice Breaks Out

20 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The Mets are in a tailspin. Is Carlos Mendoza's job on the line in Queens? Eric Hosmer and Buster Olney talk about why there's no drama between Salvad...

Study: Reds Sal Stewart Stops By; Shohei Ohtani the NL Cy Young Frontrunner?; Rating City Connects

17 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Is Shohei Ohtani the Cy Young frontrunner in the NL? Hembo and Buster discuss that, plus, the Mets’ lineup struggles and Mason Miller mowing guys do...

Retire The Number: Rays Chandler Simpson Stops By; Struggling Stars

15 Apr 2026

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The Rays’ Chandler Simpson is a menace on the bases. He joins Buster Olney to discuss what other players say about his speed during games, his on-ba...

“Wingspan Like a Condor”: Padres on 5-Game Heater; Francisco Lindor’s problems are getting weird; Bob Costas Stops By

13 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The New York Yankees were thrown into chaos all weekend long because of the Rays’ Chandler Simpson and his speed. Eduardo Pérez and Buster discuss,...

Unanimous: Albert Pujols Stops By; Adley Rutschman Has Something to Prove; Budding Braves Star

10 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Future Hall of Famer Albert Pujols joins the podcast! But first, Hembo and Buster talk about the Cardinals’ Jordan Walker, if Konnor Griffin is bett...

Spear: First Baseball Fight of the Season; Konnor Griffin Gets the Bag; How Two Players from Red Sox Country Made it to the Bronx

08 Apr 2026

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Our first baseball fight of the year! The Angels and Braves throw punches, and Atlanta manager Walt Weiss spears Jorge Soler! Plus, the Pittsburgh Pir...

Knoblach’s Agent: Pirates are Must-Watch; Jo Adell’s Acrobatic Robberies; Chris “Mad Dog” Russo on Giants & Ohtani vs. Ruth

07 Apr 2026

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Angels right fielder Jo Adell robbed three home runs in one game. Was it the greatest defensive performance we’ve ever seen from an outfielder? Tim ...

Small, Simple Moves: Pirates Call Up #1 Prospect Konnor Griffin; Joe Buck Stops By

03 Apr 2026

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Konnor Griffin gets the call to The Show. Eric Hosmer and Buster Olney discuss the Pirates calling up the No. 1 prospect in baseball, the Miami Marlin...

Big Fish: Mike Trout Joins the Show!; Andrew Painter Debuts; Shohei Sizzles; Should the Cubs be Worried?

01 Apr 2026

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Angels center fielder Mike Trout joins Buster to discuss a strong start to the season, reflecting on the past few season, striving for the postseason,...

Relaxed: Hunter Pence on ABS First Impressions, Rookies, Giants; Blue Jays & Yankees Sweep

30 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

It was an exciting first weekend of MLB action! Hunter Pence and Buster Olney discuss shaking off Opening Day jitters, how rookies dominated the conve...

Opening Day Overreactions: Aaron Judge 0-fer; Rookies Shine, Can the Dodgers Win 103 Games?

27 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Let’s overreact to MLB Opening Day 2026! Karl Ravech, Eduardo Pérez and Buster Olney discuss the joy of baseball’s return, why the overreactions ...

Opening Day 2026: Cubs Throw Cash at PCA; Pitching Ninja on the Best Pitches in Baseball

25 Mar 2026

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MLB Opening Day 2026 has arrived! Buster Olney and Hembo discuss the Chicago Cubs locking up Pete Crow-Armstrong to a six-year, $115 million deal, Vla...

Hangover or Continuation: Picking Division Winners, Wild Card Teams & More; Red Sox Manager Alex Cora Stops By

23 Mar 2026

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Opening Day is right around the corner. Buster Olney and Jesse Rogers discuss some of the storylines playing out at Spring Training while the World Ba...

Loved Every Second: Venezuela Tops Team USA to Win an Exciting WBC!

18 Mar 2026

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Venezuela earns its first World Baseball Classic title, defeating Team USA 3-2 in a dramatic final game. Buster Olney and Tim Kurkjian discuss what a ...

Blair Witch Podcast: USA-Venezuela to Face-Off in the WBC Final, Joe Davis Stops By

17 Mar 2026

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The World Baseball Classic final is set: The United States will face Venezuela for the championship. FOX play-by-play voice Joe Davis joins Buster to ...

Stiff and Serious: Team USA Defeats the Dominican Republic 2-1, Advancing to the WBC Final

16 Mar 2026

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Team USA wins a tight World Baseball Classic semifinal 2-1 over the Dominican Republic. Buster Olney and Dave Schoenfield link up following the game t...

Magnitude: Tigers A.J. Hinch on Team USA Conversations with Tarik Skubal + WBC Quarterfinal Preview

12 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

What makes LoanPark Depot in Miami so loud? Alden Gonzalez and Buster Olney investigate the parties on the concourse. Plus, Mark DeRosa’s rough few ...

Taking Flack: Tarik Skubal Done at WBC; Cal Raleigh & Randy Arozarena Awkwardness; Scott Boras on Skubal’s Decision

10 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Tarik Skubal will not pitch again for Team USA in this World Baseball Classic. Buster Olney and Hembo discuss his decision, the flack he’s getting f...

Tell Me If I’m Weird: Best WBC Moments So Far; Tim Kurkjian’s Spring Training Observations

09 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

What was your favorite moment from the first weekend of World Baseball Classic action? Buster and Eric Hosmer discuss. Plus, Manny Machado mentoring b...

The List: ESPN's Top-100 MLB Players Drops; Top Player Draft; MLB Official on ABS Challenge System

06 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

ESPN released its 2026 Top-100 ranking of MLB players, and somehow Shohei Ohtani wasn’t the unanimous No. 1 pick? Buster, Jesse Rogers and ESPN.com ...

Stuffiness: Jurickson Profar Suspended 162 Games; Concern for Roki Sasaki; Mariners Preview

04 Mar 2026

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Atlanta Braves’ outfielder Jurickson Profar was suspended for the entire 2026 season, leaving the Braves in a hole as the season nears. Buster Olney...

Grinder: Cubs GM Jed Hoyer; Non-Dodger World Series Contenders Draft; Cards Extend Ollie Marmol

02 Mar 2026

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The Cardinals extend manager Oliver Marmol, Tarik Skubal has high praise for Tigers’ prospect Kevin McGonigle, and the World Baseball Classic is abo...

Neither: Max Scherzer Back for Season 19; WBC Preview; Charlies Barkley; Astros & Marlins Previews

27 Feb 2026

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Max Scherzer returns for his 19th MLB season, re-signing with the Toronto Blue Jays after his daughter wrote the organization a heartfelt note. Plus, ...

Zone Remains the Same: Aaron Boone on the ABS System & How Judge Could Benefit; Braves Extend Chris Sale

25 Feb 2026

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The Braves extend Chris Sale, Buster drops his top-ten corner outfielders and which players stand to benefit from the ABS System? Hembo and Buster dis...

Big News: Gerrit Cole Throws 97 MPH; Did the Red Sox Have an Underrated Offseason?; Shortstop Draft

23 Feb 2026

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The podcast is available for viewing on ESPN's MLB YouTube page! The Yankees’ Gerrit Cole is showing off his stuff at Spring Training. How soon wil...

Equipment Closet: MLBPA Needs Urgency; Alex Bregman as the Anti-Kyle Tucker; Cubs Preview

20 Feb 2026

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Eric Hosmer and Buster discuss Hos’ breakout candidates for the spring, and the deep seated issues facing the MLBPA. Next, Jesse Rogers stops by to ...

Reflections: World Series Managers Dave Roberts & John Schneider Stop By; Tony Clark Resigns

18 Feb 2026

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Jorge Castillo and Buster discuss MLBPA executive director Tony Clark resigning amid scandal, during a time the players' union needs stability and lea...

Saying Something Nice: Bryce Harper is Yapping; Manny Machado is Also Yapping; Dodgers Preview

16 Feb 2026

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Tim Kurkjian, David Schoenfield and Buster discuss Bryce Harper first public response to Dave Dombrowski’s comments, Harper and Kyle Schwarber not e...

Disproportionate: Nick Castellanos Released & Details Revealed; Latest on Labor Talks; Orioles & Rockies Previews

13 Feb 2026

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Jeff Passan and Buster discuss the circumstances surrounding the Phillies releasing Nick Castellanos, the latest on labor relations from the owners me...

Off the Knob: Francisco Lindor and Others Break Their Hamates; Tigers Poised to Pounce; Mariners Heavy AL West Favorite

12 Feb 2026

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Karl Ravech, Eduardo Perez and Buster discuss the spate of hamate bone injuries across baseball, hitters chasing bat speed, Spencer Schwellenbach star...

Clear Villain: Tigers Should've Paid Tarik Skubal; Team Win Totals Release; Kiley McDaniel on Prospect Top-100

03 Feb 2026

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Hembo and Buster discuss the Mariners waiting out the market and trading for Brendan Donovan from the Cardinals, why the Tigers are doing Tarik Skubal...

Tim Kurkjian Tough: Framber Valdez Lingering; Offseason Losers; Stephanie Bell on Injuries to Watch Heading Into Spring

29 Jan 2026

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Tim Kurkjian, Jesse Rogers and Buster discuss the thought process behind Hall of Fame voting with the news of Bill Belichick's NFL first-ballot snub, ...

Regenerate: Mets Get Their Ace; What’s Next for the Brewers; A Pair of Center Fielders Make the HOF

22 Jan 2026

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Hembo and Buster discuss the top of the Dodger lineup, the Mets trading for Freddy Peralta, the impact on the Brewers, why Hembo thinks the Phillies w...

🚨EMERGENCY POD: Reacting to MAJOR Kyle Tucker & Bo Bichette signing news!

16 Jan 2026

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Buster is joined by Alden Gonzalez and David Schoenfield to break down the major news that the Dodgers have signed Kyle Tucker to a four-year $240 mil...

Everything Scale: Alex Bregman is a Cub; What’s Next for the Red Sox?

12 Jan 2026

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Karl Ravech, Jesse Rogers and Buster discuss the Cubs signing Alex Bregman to a five-year, $175 million deal, the Red Sox failed pursuit of Bregman, w...

Still Pending: Buster’s Five Unanswered Offseason Questions; Cubs Make a Big Move

08 Jan 2026

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Jorge Castillo, David Schoenfield and Buster discuss the Cubs trading the Marlins for Edward Cabrera, the latest on Kyle Tucker, what the Mets will do...

Mr. Grinch: Bleacher Tweet Holiday Mailbag; Red Sox Trade for Wilson Contreras; Phillies' Bullpen Makeover

22 Dec 2025

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Buster put the call out to the listeners and the Bleacher Tweeters answered! Buster digs into the inbox to deliver shoutouts to our One Dot Club liste...

Copacetic: State of the Mets; Evaluating Catchers; Phillies & Braves' Latest Moves; Labor Situation

17 Dec 2025

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Hembo and Buster discuss their yearly task of putting together top-10 player lists, evaluating catchers, the Phillies signing Adolis Garcia, the Brave...

Dominoes: Pete Alonso is an Oriole; Ripple Effects for the Mets; Paul Skenes’ Interesting Comments

11 Dec 2025

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Hembo and Buster discuss whether Paul Skenes is gently pushing the Pirates into action, the Orioles signing Pete Alonso to a five-year deal, the Mets’...

Set The Market: Kyle Schwarber Re-Signs with Phillies; Edwin Diaz is a Dodgers; More from Winter Meetings

09 Dec 2025

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There is big-name player movement! Buster talks to Bob Nightengale, Jesse Rogers and Steve Phillips — all three at the Winter Meetings in Orlando. ...

Theme of the Winter: What Buster’s Hearing on Free Agency; Nationals President of Baseball Ops Paul Toboni Stops by

03 Dec 2025

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Hembo and Buster discuss the free agency trend Buster is seeing as he talks to people around the league, which blockbuster trade Hembo wants to go dow...

Thanksgiving: Blue Jays Sign Dylan Cease; Red Sox Trade for Sonny Gray; Brandon Nimmo-Marcus Semien Swapped

27 Nov 2025

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Buster sits down to give thanks and discuss the Blue Jays signing Dylan Cease to a seven year deal, Toronto pursuing an aggressive posture, the Mets t...

Pitcher Manager: New Padres Skipper Craig Stammen; Mariners Sign Josh Naylor; Orioles Make a Big Trade

20 Nov 2025

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David Schoenfield and Buster discuss the Mariners signing Josh Naylor, the Orioles trading Grayson Rodriguez to the Angels for Taylor Ward, the Cy You...

Fluent: Rockies Hire Football Guy; Dombo and Harper on the Mend; Notable Japanese Free Agents

13 Nov 2025

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Tim Kurkjian and Buster discuss the Rockies hiring Paul DiPodesta from the Cleveland Browns to run the team, Dave Dombrowski and Bryce Harper patching...

Ambitious Vision: New Giants Manager Tony Vitello; Ravy on the Red Sox & Pete Alonso

07 Nov 2025

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Buster and Karl Ravech discuss Ravy’s experiences with new Giants manager Tony Vitello while he was in Knoxville, why World Series Game 7 in 1991 wa...

After Your Shower: The Offseason is Here; Reporter Roundtable; Hembo; “Green Fields of the Mind”

05 Nov 2025

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Alden Gonzalez, Jesse Rogers, Jorge Castillo and Buster take a look at the offseason and discuss what’s next for the Dodgers, Cubs, Blue Jays, Yanke...

Speechless: Dodgers Repeat as World Series Champs in Dramatic Game 7

02 Nov 2025

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Eduardo Perez and Buster discuss the Los Angeles Dodgers defeating the Toronto Blue Jays in Game 7 of the World Series, and winning back-to-back champ...

Party in the Club: Dodgers Win Game 6; World Series Game 7 on Deck; Clown Stroll

01 Nov 2025

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Jessica Mendoza and Buster go on a Clown Stroll in the streets of Toronto after the Dodgers beat the Blue Jays 3-1 in Game 6, forcing Game 7 of the Wo...

Strong Feeling: Blue Jays One Win Away From a World Series; Clown Car

30 Oct 2025

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Jessica Mendoza and Buster are in the Clown Car following the Blue Jays’ 6-1 Game 5 victory in the World Series. The discuss the Trey Yesavage show,...

Punch Back: Blue Jays Tie World Series 2-2 with Dominant Game 4 Win; Clown Car

29 Oct 2025

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Jessica Mendoza and Buster are in the Clown Car discussing the Blue Jays responding to win Game 4 after the 18-inning heartbreak in Game 3. They talk ...

It Was Yesterday: Dodgers Take 2-1 Lead in 18-Inning World Series Epic; MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred; Clown Car

28 Oct 2025

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Jessica Mendoza and Buster discuss an 18-inning instant classic as the Dodgers win Game 3 and take a 2-1 World Series lead. They discuss the excitemen...

Posing for Pictures: Dodgers Even World Series 1-1 in Toronto; Clown Stroll

26 Oct 2025

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Eduardo Perez and Buster take a Clown Stroll after the Los Angeles Dodgers 5-1 win over the Toronto Blue Jays in Game 2 of the World Series. They disc...

Hot Dog or a Nap: Blue Jays Take 1-0 World Series Lead Over the Dodgers; Clown Stroll

25 Oct 2025

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Jessica Mendoza and Buster discuss the Toronto Blue Jays winning Game 1 of the World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers. They get into the Blue Ja...

World Series Preview: Joe Davis on Dodgers; Dan Shulman on Blue Jays; Giants Hire Joe Vitello

23 Oct 2025

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Hembo and Buster discuss the Dodgers pitching versus the Blue Jays lineup, if Vladimir Guerrero Jr. will stay hot and how Los Angeles will pitch to hi...

Ball In Play: Blue Jays Beat the Mariners, Advance to the World Series!

21 Oct 2025

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Dave Schoenfield and Buster discuss the Blue Jays advancing to the World Series by beating the Mariners in Game 7 of the ALCS, George Springer’s mom...

Magnum Opus: Shohei Ohtani Bends Space and Time; Mariners-Blue Jays Goes to Game 7

20 Oct 2025

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Tim Kurkjian, Karl Ravech and Buster discuss the Blue Jays forcing a Game 7 in Toronto against the Mariners in the ALCS, the postseason of Vladimir Gu...

No Sleep in Seattle: Blue Jays Tie ALCS; Dodgers Take Commanding 3-0 NLCS Lead; Is Bryce Harper Still Elite?

17 Oct 2025

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Tim Kurkjian and Buster discuss Phillies GM David Dombrowski’s comments on Bryce Harper, if the Yankees should continue with Anthony Volpe as their ...

Hotel Lobby: Blue Jays’ Big Boys Come to Play; Observations from Seattle; Brewers Climbing a Mountain

16 Oct 2025

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Buster discusses the Blue Jays winning Game 3 in the ALCS, the Toronto offense hitting rockets, how Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is the great stabilizer, Sha...

Emergency Services: Dodgers Take 2-0 NLCS Lead Over Brewers; What’s Next for the Phillies & Tigers

15 Oct 2025

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Buster discusses Yoshinobu Yamamoto's complete game, Max Muncy's turning point home run, the Brewers and Blue Jays offenses struggling, if John Schnei...

Self-Assuredness: Mariners Take 2-0 Lead Over Blue Jays; Dodgers Hang On in Game 1 Against Brewers

14 Oct 2025

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Boog Sciambi and Buster discuss the Brewers’ wild 8-6-2 double play, Blake Snell’s dominant performance, watching Freddie Freeman progress through...

Embrace the Role: Mariners Win ALCS Game 1; Epic 15-Inning ALDS Game 5; Dodgers-Brewers Set for NLCS

13 Oct 2025

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Dave Schoenfield and Buster discuss the Mariners winning a 15-inning classic against the Tigers in Game 5 of the ALDS, Seattle following that up with ...

Someone Else’s Family: Dodgers Eliminate Phillies; Cubs Force Game 5 Against Brewers

10 Oct 2025

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Karl Ravech and Buster discuss the Dodgers eliminating the Phillies in the NLDS, Kyle Schwarber’s outpouring of emotion, why they think it’s a no-...

Bought a Boat: Blue Jays Clinch ALCS Spot; Rowdy Locker Room Celebrations; Yankees Eliminated

09 Oct 2025

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Jake Peavy and Buster discuss the Blue Jays’ celebration after eliminating the Yankees in the ALDS, the time Jake Peavy bought a duck boat after win...

Sigh of Relief: Aaron Judge Gives the Yankees Life; Mariners Mash; Loaded Day of Division Series Games

08 Oct 2025

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Eric Hosmer and Buster discuss the Yankees wining game three with help from an Aaron Judge homer, how to handle a pitch that far inside, Judge’s dou...

The Professor: Brewers School Cubs; Dodgers Up 2-0 On Phillies; Yankee Lineup Changes?

07 Oct 2025

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Jorge Castillo fills in for Buster Olney. Jorge chats with Tim Kurkjian about the environment in the Rogers Center over the weekend, how Pat Murphy is...

In a Sweat: Trey Yesavage Savages Yankees; Dodgers Keep Rolling; Mariners Defeat Tarik Skubal

06 Oct 2025

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Karl Ravech and Buster recap an exciting weekend of ALDS and NLDS action. They discuss the Blue Jays pitching vexing the Yankee offense, Trey Yesavage...

Straight A’s: Clown Caboose with Happy Yankee Fans; ALDS & NLDS Preview

03 Oct 2025

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David Cone, Eduardo Perez, Karl Ravech and Buster ride the subway one last time, recapping the New York Yankees eliminating the Boston Red Sox and adv...

Date Night: Clown Caboose Rides Again; Taylor McGregor on the Team to Beat; A Trio of Game 3s

02 Oct 2025

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David Cone, Eduardo Perez, Karl Ravech and Buster ride the subway again, recapping Game 2 of Yankees-Red Sox. They discuss the Red Sox base running, J...

Clown Caboose: Exciting First Day of the Postseason; Yankees-Red Sox Recap from the Subway

01 Oct 2025

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David Cone, Eduardo Perez, Karl Ravech and Buster record the Clown Car and recap Yankees-Red Sox from the subway. They discuss Aroldis Chapman figurin...

Baseball Tonight Live: 2025 MLB Playoff Preview

29 Sep 2025

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Join Tim Kurkjian, Buster Olney and Dave Schoenfield as they get you ready for the MLB playoffs! We’ll break down the matchups to watch as the full ...

Cacophony of Noise: Final Weekend of the Regular Season; Mets & Reds Clinging to Playoff Hopes; Can the Phillies Pull It Off?

26 Sep 2025

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Eric Hosmer and Buster discuss Noelvi Marte saving the Reds’ postseason hopes, the Mets’ upside-down pitching, the Padres and Red Sox bullpen adva...

Slathered with Cheese: Guardians Overtake Tigers in AL Central; Exciting Night of Baseball; The Mets are Cratering

24 Sep 2025

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Buster and David Schoenfield discuss the Mets fighting for their playoff lives, whether the Tigers’ collapse or the Guardians’ comeback is more im...

Maple Syrup: Cal Raleigh on the Art of Catching; Clown Car Rolls Out of Houston; Clayton Kershaw Retires

22 Sep 2025

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David Cone, Karl Ravech, Eduardo Perez and Buster discuss Mariners seeming like the team to beat in the American League, Karl’s conversation Cal Ral...

Checkmaster: Brewers Manager Pat Murphy Stops By; Cubs Postseason Return; Ballpark & Beyond

19 Sep 2025

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Brewers manager Pat Murphy and Buster discuss keeping guys in “check,” team culture, not playing passively and the state of his team heading into ...

Hoss: Cal Raleigh Continues Making History; Toronto Taking Off; Best Right-Handed Hitters of All Time

17 Sep 2025

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Tim Kurkjian and Buster discuss Cal Raleigh's pure strength, Aaron Judge dragging the Yankees back from the abyss, whether the Brewers or Phillies wil...

Coming Down the Stretch: Yankees Red Sox Sunday Night Baseball; Trevor Story Unpacks September

15 Sep 2025

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Buster, Eduardo Perez, and David Cone hop in the clown car to break down Yankees at Red Sox and examine how the Mets missing the playoffs could be the...

Gangster Movies: The Dodgers Arms; Surging Mariners; Faltering Mets; Actors Who Love Baseball

12 Sep 2025

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Alden and Buster Olney discuss all of the playoff races and how the Dodgers seem bored. Then, MLB Network’s Adnan Virk stops by to talk about his ne...

Talkative: Juan Soto & J.T. Realmuto at The Plate; Managerial Changes Abound; Trea Turner Goes Down

10 Sep 2025

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Jeff Passan and Buster Olney discuss the Giants sneaking back into the NL Wild Card race, Kyle Schwarber hitting another home run, where the Nationals...

Watched and Relaxed: Yankees Win Biggest Series So Far; Angry Phillies Fan Goes After HR Ball; Taylor McGregor on the Cubs

08 Sep 2025

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Karl Ravech and Buster hop on the Ravy Train in the absence of a Clown Car. The guys discuss the outrageous behavior of a Phillies fan in Miami, if lo...

Brawls Were Brawls: Mariners Can’t Pitch on the Road; Michael Kay on Big Yankees-Blue Jays Series; Ballpark & Beyond

05 Sep 2025

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David Schoenfield and Buster discuss the impact of Cal Ripken Jr.’s 2131 game 30 years later, Framber Valdez’s agent denying Valdez intentionally ...

Angry at Your Catcher: Framber Valdez Does Something Buster’s Never Seen; The Phillies’ Nick Castellanos Problem

03 Sep 2025

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Tim Kurkjian and Buster discuss Framer Valdez crossing up his catcher, Jason Adams going down for the Padres, the Red Sox extending Aroldis Chapman, t...

Hide Behind Me: The Clown Car Recaps Braves-Phillies; The Numbers Game

01 Sep 2025

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David Cone, Eduardo Perez, Karl Ravech and Buster discuss Hurston Waldrep’s splitter, Brian Snitker being the end of his managerial career, possible...

Who Smells Now?: Mets Sweep the Phillies; Real Ways to Improve MLB; Where Will Kyle Schwarber Land in Free Agency?

29 Aug 2025

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Jorge Castillo and Buster discuss Orioles infielder Luis Vazquez — Jorge’s cousin — hitting his first major league home run, the Mets sweeping t...

Kid Gloves: Reds GM Nick Krall Stops By; West Coast Bias; Toronto’s X-Factor

27 Aug 2025

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Tim Kurkjian and Buster discuss an exciting series between the Padres and Mariners, the Cal Raleigh-Aaron Judge MVP race coming down to the season’s...

Different Crew: Red Sox Best Yankees in Weekend Series; Cal Raleigh Records Remarkable Milestone

25 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

David Cone, Boog Sciambi and Mike Couzens are in the Clown Car after Sunday Night Baseball, diagnosing the state of the New York Yankees and Boston Re...

Strategic Deception: Yankees-Red Sox Meet After 2 Months; Cubs & Dodgers Obscuring Issues

22 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

David Schoenfield and Buster discuss the Mariners struggling to pitch away from home, Kyle Tucker playing through a hairline fracture in his hand, and...