Baseball Tonight with Buster Olney
Episodes
Fundamental Soundness: Dodgers Win 2024 World Series; Brian Snitker on WS MVP Freddie Freeman; Yankees 5th Inning Collapse
31 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Buster is in the Clown Car with Jessica Mendoza and Eduardo Pérez following the Dodgers 2024 World Series victory. The gang discusses Los Angeles’ ...
Screw It: Anthony Volpe Does It All; Yankees Take Game 4; Fans Grab Mookie Betts; Torey Lovullo on Managing Against Dave Roberts
30 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Buster is in the Clown Car with Boog Sciambi, Jessica Mendoza and Eduardo Pérez following the Yankees Game 4 win against the Dodgers. The gang discus...
I Calls Him Frederick: Ron Washington on Freddie Freeman’s World Series Tear; Clown Car on Dodgers 3-0 Lead
29 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Buster is in the Clown Car with Boog Sciambi, Jessica Mendoza and Eduardo Pérez following the Dodgers Game 3 win against the Yankees. The gang discus...
A Little Growly: Dodgers Take 2-0 Lead Over Yankees; Boog Sciambi on Freddie Freeman's Walk-Off Grand Slam; What Advice Bruce Bochy Would Give to Aaron Boone
28 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Boog Sciambi and Buster discuss what they’ll remember from Freddie Freeman’s walk-off grand slam in game 1 of the World Series, Freeman running to...
Happy World Series Day: Jake Peavy on Gerrit Cole Pitching for His Yankee Legacy; Dodgers More Baseball-y
25 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jake Peavy and Buster discuss the pre-dawn buzz at Dodger Stadium, why neither team has a distinct advantage, a huge Game 1 for Gerrit Cole, which man...
An Era Defining Matchup: Terry Francona on how he'd approach both lineups
24 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Reds manager Terry Francona and Buster discuss how to approach the loaded lineups of the Yankees and Dodgers, why Juan Soto has some David Ortiz in hi...
Masterclass in Hitting: Padres Manager Mike Shildt on Dodgers Offense, Tommy Edman’s Baseball IQ, Chats with Juan Soto
23 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Padres manager Mike Shildt and Buster discuss Mike’s relationship with Tommy Edman, picking your poison between Shohei Ohtani and Mookie Betts, whic...
How Many?: Eric Hosmer Counts Future Hall of Famers in the World Series
22 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Eric Hosmer and Buster discuss how many future Hall of Famers they think are facing off in the 2024 World Series. Plus, Hosmer on getting out the earl...
Godzilla vs. King Kong: Dodgers-Yankees in the 2024 World Series; A.J. Hinch Previews the Matchups; Juan Soto's Legendary At-Bat
21 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A.J. Hinch and Buster discuss the priorities for a manager in the first hours after clinching a spot in the World Series, the star power between the Y...
Turtlenecks: Rich Hill on Electric Guardians Win; Buster’s Observations from Cleveland; Dodgers a Win Away
18 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Rich Hill and Buster discuss the Guardians’ thrilling walk-off win over the Yankees, Buster’s observations from watch Aaron Judge and Giancarlo St...
Reminder: Dodgers Take 2-1 Lead; Ohtani Steps Up; Frustrated Guardians; Yankees Look to Close the Door; Skip Schumaker on What's Next
17 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jeff Passan and Buster discuss their takeaways from the Dodgers 8-0 victory over the Mets, Walker Buehler looking good for the first time all season, ...
Enjoy The Game: Yankees Up 2-0 in ALCS; Mark Vientos is a Demon; Alex Cora on the Evolution of Francisco Lindor
16 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hembo and Buster discuss why the Dodgers and Guardians are in the same position, the emergence of Mark Vientos and Luke Weaver, and Giancarlo Stanton’...
Composure: Carlos Rodón Figures it Out; The Guardians’ Big Mistake; Joe Espada on Aaron Judge & Francisco Lindor
15 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Eduardo Pérez and Buster discuss Carlos Rodón the marathon runner and the Guardians putting Joey Cantillo in a bad spot. Then, Astros manager Joe Es...
Modern Pitching Dominance: ALCS & NLCS Underway; Dodgers 33-Inning Scoreless Streak; Tom Hamilton on the Guardians
14 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Doug Glanville and Buster discuss the Dodgers’ 33-scoreless inning streak, the genius of Freddie Freeman playing through injury and the top of the M...
Something Expected: Yankees Clinch ALCS Spot; Guardians-Tigers Going 5; Best Rivalry in Baseball?
11 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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-D...
Ravy Plane: Mets Advance to NLCS; Phillies Offseason Makeover?; 3 Rising Free Agents
10 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 do...
Tired Little Old Man: Tim Kurkjian’s Confidence Ratings for All Eight Playoff Teams
09 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 poss...
High Noon Strut: Tarik Skubal is a Beast; More Bitterness Ahead of Dodgers-Padres, Aaron Judge Struggling
08 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Refreshed: Eric Hosmer on Padres-Dodgers Chippiness, Royals-Yankees; Eduardo Pérez Recaps the Weekend's Action
07 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Eric Hosmer and Buster discuss the chippiness between the Padres and Dodgers, San Diego’s fearlessness, and what it’s like watching the Royals aga...
That Didn’t Suck: Mets Beat Brewers in G3; Pete Alonso’s October Moment; Triple Tommy John Procedure
04 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hembo and Buster discuss the Mets’ exciting comeback against the Brewers in Game 3, Pete Alonso etching his name into Mets history, Terry Francona t...
Tough Quiz: What Do the Padres & Royals Have in Common?; Gritty Kitties Advance
03 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Baseball’s March Madness: Padres Culture Turnaround; Remembering Pete Rose; Giants Hire Buster Posey
02 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
MLB Playoff Preview 2024 Presented By Grainger
30 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jeff Passan, Tim Kurkjian and Buster are in Bristol following the end of the MLB regular season. The guys discuss their excitement for the Mets-Braves...
Dialed In: Tarik Skubal on Confidence, A Potential Cy Young, Tigers Turning Point; A’s Close Coliseum
27 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tigers pitcher Tarik Skubal and Buster discuss the environment in Detroit, when the vibe changed for the team this season, A.J. Hinch’s preparation,...
Stars & Scrubs: Jake Peavy Says Zach Wheeler is the Best Postseason Pitcher; Twins Free Fall; More Teams Clinch
25 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hembo and Buster discuss the eminently underrated Jose Ramirez, the numbers behind Minnesota’s free fall, David Stearns being worth every penny he e...
Felt Like Playoff Baseball: Electric Weekend at Citi Field; NL Wild Card Picture; Ohtani’s Regular Season Finish
23 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Eduardo Pérez, David Cone and Buster pile into the Clown Car to discuss the Mets shutting down a Phillies celebration, Edwin Diaz making a difference...
Got Their Freak On: Ohtani Makes History; Michael Kay on Playoff Bound Yankees; Tigers Never Lose
20 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Shohei Ohtani has a historic night and blows a hole in the usual Friday podcast. Buster checks in to share his thoughts on Ohtani’s 50/50 season. Th...
Baggage Claim: José Altuve Removes a Shoe; Orioles Fall Off a Cliff; Worst Base Running Ever?
18 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tim Kurkjian and Buster discuss one of the dumbest games Tim has ever seen, the state of the Padres and Astros, Victor Robles’ error on the base pat...
Bowling Title: Gerrit Cole Walks Rafael Devers; Mookie Betts Mic’d Up; Celebrating Roberto Clemente Day
16 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jorge Castillo and Buster discuss the strange controversy around Gerrit Cole and the Red Sox, Luke Weaver emerging as a star and what’s considered a...
Surging: Tigers Manager A.J. Hinch; The Most Exciting Player in Baseball; Buster’s Top Five Teams
13 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A.J. Hinch and Buster discuss whether the word “playoffs” is said in the Detroit clubhouse, a Parker Meadows grand slam changing momentum for the ...
De-Developing Greatness: John Smoltz on the Braves; Gary Cohen on the Mets; NL West Chatter
11 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
John Smoltz and Buster discuss Smoltz hanging out with fellow Hall Of Famers, the Braves fighting for a playoff spot and the sport suffering from the ...
Solving a Problem: Buster Talks to Verlander; Did the Matt Chapman Signing Signal a Shift in the Sport?
09 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Buster shares his thoughts on Justin Verlander after chatting with him throughout the weekend. Then, Jeff Berry on the Giants extending Matt Chapman a...
Bulldog Jowls: Giants Pay Matt Chapman; Royals GM J.J. Piccolo; Yankees Closer Problem
05 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Royals GM J.J. Piccolo and Buster discuss mobilizing the front office after Vinnie Pasquantino broke his hand, Michael Wacha, and the future of starti...
You Are So Demanding: Two Jacksons and a Skenes; Can the Mets Catch the Braves?; Red Sox Year of Progress
03 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 magni...
Putting in the Work: Rich Hill Returns; Comparing Tyler Glasnow and… Michael Wacha?; Pete Alonso Plays The Numbers Game
30 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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....
Make My Skin Crawl: 10 Teams that Could Win It All; One Nice Thing About the White Sox; Top Players at Each Age
28 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tim Kurjian and Taylor Schwink discuss how many teams Tim thinks could win the World Series, the Astros’ recent cool-off and what he’s excited to ...
Interpreter WAR : Ohtani vs. Lindor for NL MVP; Scathing Takes on Mariners, Mets & Yankees; The Incredible Jackson Merrill
26 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Is He a Hall of Famer?: Joey Votto Retires; Team to Beat in the AL; Ben Joyce & Brandon Hyde Play The Numbers Game
23 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
David Schoenfield and Buster discuss Joey Votto retiring, Votto being ahead of his peers in his approach at the plate, the Mariners’ nosedive, and t...
Hot Potato: Unprecedented MLB Parity; Who Wants the AL East?; Ozuna & Sale Carrying Braves
21 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hembo and Buster discuss Front Office WAR, Gavin Lux rewarding Dodgers’ patience and a fatal flaw in the Yankee bullpen. Then, MASN’s Melanie Newm...
20% of the Songs: Little League Classic Walkoff; The Astros Are BACK; Teams Looking to Dump
19 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 L...
Aaron Judge's Impact, Radom's Quiz and Jeff Berry's Front Office Evaluations
16 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Arizona Diamondbacks Make A Push, MLB Analyst Doug Glanville and Los Angeles Angels Manager Ron Washington
14 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of Baseball Tonight, Hembo shares what the Phillies need to do down the stretch and how the Diamondbacks are leading the league in mul...
Mariners Sweep The Mets, Eduardo Peréz and Francisco Lindor and a Special Numbers Game
12 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this latest episode of Baseball Tonight, Buster shares the latest news around the league and we get a chance to hear some of the best sounds from S...
The Dog Days of August: The White Sox Might be the Worst; Pitchers are Getting Better; Nice Tweets Keep on Coming
09 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tim Kurkjian and Buster discuss the Chicago White Sox and the American League MVP race. Sarah Langs talks about the MVP race and reacts to Nice Tweets...
To Pitch or Not to Pitch?: Jackson Chourio is the Real Deal; Brad Ausmus Remembers Billy Bean; Freddie Freeman’s Emotional Return
07 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hembo and Buster discuss Jackson Chourio being everything we were promised, whether or not to pitch to Aaron Judge and hilarious White-Sox-are-terribl...
Poem About a Slider: Pitching Ninja on the League’s Best Stuff; Jesse Rogers from Wrigley; Numbers Game with Bobby Witt Jr.
05 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jesse Rogers and Buster chat from Wrigley Field about Jesse telling Tommy Pham he was traded, how two good weeks can change the perspective on your se...
Everything’s Personal: Crochet is Trade Deadline Winner; Prospects on the Move; Special Edition of Numbers Game
02 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sarah Langs and Buster get special assist for The Numbers Game. Jeff Berry and Buster talk about why Garrett Crochet, Chris Getz and White Sox are act...
Jabs, Not Haymakers: 2024 MLB Trade Deadline
31 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Buster, Tim Kurkjian and David Schoenfield convene in Bristol to recap the trade deadline, giving out 1-10 ratings for a bevy of teams. Then, Hembo on...
Fresh As a Daisy: Recapping Trades from the Weekend
29 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
David Cone, Karl Ravech and Buster check-in from the Clown Car to talk about the Yankees trading forJazz Chisholm, the tired Red Sox, Dave Dombrowski ...
Not Just a A No-Hitter: Dylan Cease’s No No; Buster’s Top 5; Jake Peavy; Alex Cora Extended
26 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jake Peavy and Buster discuss Dylan Cease’s no-hitter, the Padres looking dangerous, Mason Miller breaking his pinky, and the Yankees and Orioles in...
Go In or Go Out: Red Sox Must Buy; How “The Posey Rule” Happened; Sassy Craig Counsell
24 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hembo and Buster discuss potential moves for the Red Sox, Pirates, Mariners, Padres and Diamondbacks. Then, former agent Jeff Berry talks about his in...
Unmatched Toughness: Ohtani’s 473 Foot Blast; Hall of Fame Inductions; Julio Rodríguez’s ankle injury
22 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Buster, David Cone, Eduardo Pérez and Karl Ravech are in the Clown Car chatting about Shohei Ohtani’s moonshot, the Dodgers sweeping the Red Sox, t...
My Confessions: Bad Preseason Predictions; Draft Recap; Ballpark & Beyond
19 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hembo and Buster confess their sins and atone for their poor preseason predictions. Plus, Hembo has a raft of bold second half predictions for Julio R...
LIVE: At the All-Star Game in Dallas
17 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Buster, Jeff Passan and Karl Ravech convened in front of a live audience the morning of the All-Star Game to discuss the national anthem heard across ...
Timed and Untimed: 2024 Home Run Derby Recap
15 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Buster, Eduardo Pérez and Sarah Langs convene for a post-Home Run Derby edition of the Clown Car from Globe Life Field. They discuss Teoscar Hernánd...
Splinker: Paul Skenes Pitches 7 No-Hit Innings; Draft Preview; Ballpark & Beyond
12 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sarah Langs joins the show following Paul Skenes’ seven innings of no-hit baseball and plays The Numbers Game. Then, Kiley McDaniel on the evolution...