
Baseball Tonight with Buster Olney
ESPN
ESPN MLB Insider Buster Olney leads the baseball discussion alongside other top analysts.
Location:
Bristol, CT
Description:
ESPN MLB Insider Buster Olney leads the baseball discussion alongside other top analysts.
Language:
English
Episodes
Grunting’, Snarlin’: Yankees Missing the Clutch Gene; Guardians’ Steven Kwan on Losing to Children in Chess
7/2/2025
Jesse Rogers and Tim Kurkjian discuss the Yankees’ inability to win in big moments, winning streaks for the Marlins and Pirates, how Jed Hoyer is examining the Cubs’ bullpen, the Astros still chugging along despite missing Yordon Álvarez, Javier Báez’s resurgence, and whether they’d take Paul Skenes or Tarik Skubal to win one game. Then, Jesse talks to Steven Kwan from the dugout in Wrigley about his family stuffing the All-Star Game ballot box, the Guardians needing to return to their identity, wintering in Chicago, offseason pursuits and being humbled by a 10-year-old in chess. CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS 09:31 Tim Kurkjian 31:25 Steven Kwan 36:56 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:53:39
Harmonica Guy: Clown Car from Detroit After a Tarik Skubal Masterpiece
6/30/2025
David Cone, Eduardo Perez, Karl Ravech and Buster take to the streets of Detroit on foot following Tarik Skubal’s 13 strikeout performance on Sunday Night Baseball. The guys discuss what transpired over Skubal’s seven innings, the Rays nipping at the Yankees’ heels, if Tampa Bay will make any moves at the deadline, Dave Parker’s passing, Shohei Ohtani’s two innings of work on Saturday, and the pesky Astros. Plus, the guys lose Buster, take a long turn and jam to some music on the street. Later, Sarah Langs plays The Numbers Game with help from Josh Bell, Steven Matz and Nick Martinez. CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS 6:39 Clown Car 25:29 The Numbers Game 26:58 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:40:00
Twitchy Swinger: A’s Shortstop Jacob Wilson Stops By; Tarik Skubal's Impact When He Doesn’t Pitch; Mariners Dot Net
6/27/2025
Jorge Castillo and Buster discuss how Tarik Skubal impacts the Tigers’ pitching staff when he’s not on the mound, Jacob Misiorowski vs. Paul Skenes and how young starting pitchers are arriving faster, and the Home Run Derby field starting to take shape. Then, A’s shortstop Jacob Wilson talks about which players he’s heard from as he ascends in the All-Star voting, his swing, which swings he admires, his dad, and the toughest pitchers he’s faced. Next, Sarah Langs on Misiorowski. Later, Todd Radom shares his thoughts on the post-Rafael Devers Red Sox and the Ballpark & Beyond. CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS 5:02 Jorge Castillo 27:31 Jacob Wilson 41:20 Sarah Langs 43:22 Todd Radom 56:58 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:01:07:34
Used Dog: Yankees & Mets Have Problems; Chase Burnes Dazzles in Debut; Las Vegas A’s Stadium Construction Begins
6/25/2025
Hembo and Buster discuss the Chase Burnes’ electric debut, the hit batsman crisis in baseball, what happened to Michael Harris II, what’s holding Elly De La Cruz back, and their appreciation for Mookie Betts. Then, Tim Kurkjian talks about the A’s putting a shovel in the ground in Las Vegas, All-Star Game voting, if the Mets or Yankees have bigger problems, Anthony Volpe’s critics, and the passing of their friend Scott Miller. CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS 8:17 Hembo 33:51 Tim Kurkjian 55:34 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:01:06:40
Gasbag: Clown Car; State of the Phillies & Mets; Big Dumper Grabs HR Lead
6/23/2025
Boog Sciambi, Eduardo Perez, David Cone hop in the Clown Car and hit on why they think The Mets and Phillies will go down to the wire in the NL East, Jesus Luzardo possibly a secret weapon in the postseason, the feasting Rays, Cal Raleigh leading the league in home runs, and Rafael Devers and Alex Cora moving on from the drama. Plus, Sarah Langs plays The Numbers Game with an assist from Nick Kurtz. And, Mike Couzens & Doug Glanville chatted with Alec Bohm before Sunday Night Baseball. CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS 7:26 Clown Car 20:26 Sarah Langs 21:32 Mike Couzens & Doug Glanville with Alec Bohm 25:27 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:39:47
All About Honus: Dodgers Buy Lakers; Phillies Accountability Culture; Devers' Extrication; Buster’s Top 5
6/20/2025
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
Duration:00:50:48
Deversfest: Rafi Lands in San Fran; Ohtani’s 1 Inning Return; Early ASG Voting
6/18/2025
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
Duration:00:54:16
Make the Right Moves: Red Sox Trade Rafael Devers to the Giants; What It Means for Boston & San Francisco; Shohei Ohtani Returns to the Mound
6/16/2025
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
Duration:00:59:16
Irresponsible Comp: Aaron Judge Looms Over All; Buster’s Top 5; Pope Leo Reps the White Sox
6/13/2025
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
Duration:00:50:43
Winning Name: Mariners’ Cal Raleigh on His Home Run Derby Interest; Jesse Rogers on Tarik Skubal Going for 9; Tim Kurkjian on Roman Anthony’s Debut
6/11/2025
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
Duration:00:55:11
Asking for Me: Clown Car; Red Sox Get Needed Series Win; Braves Down Bad; Eduardo Perez with Aaron Judge
6/9/2025
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
Duration:00:56:54
Versatility: Detroit Tigers Manager A.J. Hinch on Tarik Skubal, Javier Baez & the Next 100 Games; Jeff Passan Trades Notes with Buster
6/6/2025
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
Duration:01:09:02
Curse That I Have: Jac Caglianone Debuts; Red Sox Tailspin; Paul Skenes’ Hard Luck
6/4/2025
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
Duration:01:00:18
Pastrami Sandwich: Clown Car After Yankees-Dodgers; Shohei Ohtani Greets the Umps; Corbin Burnes Goes Down
6/2/2025
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
Duration:00:43:10
Making a Ruling: Stars Are Out for Yankees-Dodgers; Buster’s Top 5; Jeff Berry Returns with The Equalizer
5/30/2025
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
Duration:01:02:19
Kissing Fish: Yoshinobu Yamamoto is an ACE; Red Sox Unraveling?; Will We Ever See a Batter Hit .400?
5/28/2025
Hembo and Buster discuss Ronny Simon’s tough night, if the Red Sox’s season is unraveling, Yoshinobu Yamamoto garnering ace status in the league, Aaron Judge’s insane hits pace, Cal Raleigh’s season for the ages at catcher, and Tarik Skubal torturing hitting. Then, Tim Kurkjian talks about the buzz around Shohei Ohtani throwing, if the Yankees or Dodgers have a better shot at winning a World Series right now, the fistfight for playoff spots in the American League, and if Aaron Judge can conceivably bat .400. CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS 6:20 Hembo 28:17 Tim Kurkjian 45:24 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:55:41
Backseat Drivers: Clown Car Rolls After Mets Beat Dodgers; Juan Soto Update; Shohei Ohtani Pitches BP
5/26/2025
Buster is in the Clown Car with David Cone and Eduardo Perez after Sunday Night Baseball. The guys discuss Juan Soto positivity, the Mets rallying around Soto after a rough week, Francisco Lindor explaining his transition period in New York, the spectacle of Shohei Ohtani throwing batting practice, if Clayton Kershaw will make an impact this season, Ronald Acuña Jr.’s return and the Phillies continuing to roll. Later, Sarah Langs plays The Numbers Game. CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS 9:23 Clown Car 28:14 Sarah Langs 29:25 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:45:48
Prepared: What Would Kiley McDaniel Do as GM of the Orioles, Phillies, Cardinals? Plus, Top Prospects & MLB Draft Lookahead
5/23/2025
Kiley McDaniel and Buster discuss Kiley’s top 50 prospects at midseason, who’s moved up since his last ranking, which players could make an impact this season and the top of the 2025 MLB draft. Plus, what would Kiley do as the general manager of the Orioles, Phillies and Cardinals. Then, Sarah Langs on Juan Soto. Later, Todd Radom talks about the White Sox embracing Pope Leo XIV, 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 4:40 Kiley McDaniel 29:17 Todd Radom 41:05 Sarah Langs on Juan Soto 43:52 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:55:13
Ultimate Teammate: Juan Soto Out of Character; Mike Elias Faces the Music; Pete Crow-Armstrong the Next Superstar?
5/21/2025
Tim Kurkjian and Buster discuss Tim honoring his late brother Matt at Catholic University, if we'll look back at the last few days as the time that Juan Soto became a Met, Walker Buehler getting ejected and Aaron and Bret Boone exchanging lineup cards. Then Hembo stops by to talk about Juan Soto's passive approach at the plate, Mike Elias punting on pitching, the rise of Pete-Crowe Armstrong, the best closer in baseball, and Freddie Freeman somehow playing through an injury. CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS 9:01 Tim Kurkjian 25:59 Hembo 48:56 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:59:57
Jilted: Clown Car from the Booth; Juan Soto Returns to the Bronx; Brandon Hyde Out in Baltimore; Jose Alvarado Suspended 80 Games
5/19/2025
Buster, David Coney, Eduardo Perez and Karl Ravech parked the Clown Car in the broadcast booth at Yankee Stadium following Sunday Night Baseball. They discuss an exciting Subway Series, Juan Soto’s emotions in his return to the Bronx, the Yankees’ improved outfield defense, Pete Alonso’s preparation, the Orioles firing Brandon Hyde and Jose Alvarado letting his teammates down. Then, Roxy Bernstein and Doug Glanville talk to Yankees reliever Luke Weaver. Plus, Sarah Langs plays The Numbers Game with assists from the Giants’ Wilmer Flores and the Twins’ Ryan Jeffers. CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS 11:14 Clown Car 26:01 Luke Weaver w/ Roxy Bernstein & Doug Glanville 31:20 Sarah Langs 32:59 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:42:56