Baseball Tonight with Buster Olney

Alden Gonzalez and Buster discuss their favorite birthday gifts they’ve received, the Mariners’ exciting offensive start, if four NL West teams are better than any team in the American League, and the Braves grinding toward .500 after a brutal start. Plus, Sarah Langs has an essay on birthdays and the best baseball birthdays. Then, influential stadium architect Janet Marie Smith gives Buster the scoop on what’s going on with centerfield in Dodger Stadium, creating a three-floor clubhouse, the Japanese-style toilets in the locker room, and her favorite stadiums. Later, Todd Radom 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 8:18 Sarah Langs on birthdays 10:23 Alden Gonzalez 29:51 Janet Marie Smith 44:48 Todd Radom 54:00 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hembo and Buster discuss the Phillies, which team should take a shot on Sandy Alcantara, Max Fried’s superpower, why Baltimore’s biggest problem is NOT its pitching, what is preventing Julio Rodríguez from reaching his potential and how the National League became so superior. Then, Tim Kurjian stops by to talk about his being fired from his lawn care duties, 30 years of Coors Field, if the Rockies can ever win without a dome and their levels of concern for Dodger pitching with Tyler Glasnow going down. Plus, the Pirates’ Matt Gorski reads a note from Sarah Langs. CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS 8:19 Hembo 28:06 Tim Kurkjian 47:17 Matt Gorski 47:58 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Clown Car whips around Chicago with Buster, Eduardo Perez, Karl Ravech and David Cone. The guys discuss whether the Phillies are officially back, positives from Philadelphia’s bullpen, Pete Crow-Armstrong feeling like Chicago, Kyle Tucker dropping clues about free agency, the Yankees relieving Devin Williams of his closer duties, and a fan verbally abusing Jarren Duran in Cleveland. Then, Dansby Swanson talks to Buster about oiling his glove, Ron Washington instilling glove maintenance, his open offer to oil his teammates’ gloves and his thoughts on the Cubs’ early season results. Later, Sarah Langs plays The Numbers Game with assists from two Major Leaguers. CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS 7:22 Clown Car 24:22 Dansby Swanson 30:48 Sarah Langs 32:42 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David Schoenfield and Buster discuss the best centerfielders in baseball, something feeling off with the Phillies, the Mets having enough pitching, an encouraging Mariners nugget, and if the A’s could sneak into the playoffs. Then, Cubs president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer stops by to talk about the evolution of Pete Crow-Armstrong, what separates him as a centerfielder, and the hitting conditions at Wrigley Field. CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS 5:01 David Schoenfield 21:03 Jed Hoyer 40:26 Sarah Langs 42:03 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hembo and Buster discuss a wild walk off win for the Cubs over the Dodgers, Aaron Judge’s historic start, panic or patience for three closers, why it’s the perfect time to trade Byron Buxton and Corbin Caroll packing a punch. Then, Todd Radom reviews his trip to George M. Steinbrenner Field, shares this week’s Ballpark & Beyond, and administers the quiz. Later, Tim Kurkjian talks about the Mets’ hot start, David Rubenstein’s bobblehead blunder, and A’s promoting top prospect Nick Kurtz. CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS 6:52 Hembo 26:06 Todd Radom 42:24 Tim Kurkjian 1:03:12 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Buster, David Cone, Eduardo Perez and Karl Ravech ditch the Clown Car and opt walk from Daikin Park back to the hotel. The guys discuss Luis Arráez colliding with Mauricio Dubón, Fernando Tatis Jr. operating at a different level, the painful start to the Orioles’ season, Max Fried’s near no-hitter and Ronald Acuna Jr. attacking the Braves on X. Then, Buster talks to Fernando Tatis Jr. from the clubhouse. Later, Sarah Langs plays The Numbers Game with assists from Francisco Lindor and Logan Webb. CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS 10:04 Clown Car 26:40 Fernando Tatis Jr. 31:49 Sarah Langs 33:25 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jesse Rogers and Buster discuss Spencer Strider’s sharp return, pickleball taking over MLB clubhouses, the Padres climbing to No. 1 in the power rankings, and why the AL West is where you want to be. Then, Todd Radom shares this week’s Ballpark & Beyond and administers the weekly quiz. Next, Sarah Langs on James Wood. Later, Jessica Mendoza talks about what she’ll do with her Dodger World Series ring and which players are in different positions by season’s end. CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS 3:18 Jesse Rogers 21:34 Sarah Langs on James Wood 23:02 Todd Radom 34:32 Jessica Mendoza 48:06 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hembo and Buster discuss Fernando Tatis Jr.’s crazy low strikeout rate, a world in which the Cubs decided to challenge the Dodgers, the Red Sox defense still looking ugly and Ben Rice’s hot start. Then, the director of Netflix’s "The Clubhouse: A Year with the Red Sox" Greg Whiteley stops by to talk about Justin Turner’s pivotal role in creating the series, his theory about the sanctuary of the clubhouse, Tristan Casas’ dedication and if Alex Cora has watched the show. Then, Tim Kurkjian on Juan Soto’s Aaron Judge comments, the lopsided leagues, and Spencer Torkelson finding his swing. Plus, Mike Trout reads a note from Sarah Langs. CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS 7:06 Hembo 21:29 Greg Whiteley 40:59 Mike Trout 41:18 Tim Kurkjian 58:52 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David Cone, Eduardo Perez, Karl Ravech and Buster pile into the Clown Car after the Chicago Cubs’ very good weekend against the Los Angeles Dodgers, the Cubs’ strong defense up the middle, Justin Steele’s season-ending injury, the Padres’ three-consecutive shutout and what will determine the NL West. Then, Tyler Glasnow talks about the media circus following Dodger-mania. Later, Sarah Langs plays The Numbers Game with help from a future Hall of Famer. CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS 7:41 Clown Car 20:47 Tyler Glasnow 23:37 Sarah Langs 25:43 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jeff Passan and Buster discuss whether Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s extension with the Blue Jays is one of the best player deals ever, if Kyle Tucker will stick with the Cubs and the Call Cags Up Movement. Plus, are the Cubs offense, Giants pitching and Mets pitching for real? Then, Jake Peavy talks about how pitchers attack a torpedo bat, the Reds’ pitching staff and Spencer Schwellenbach coming for your lunch. Later, Sarah Langs on Corbin Carroll’s early resurgence. Finally, Todd Radom shares his thoughts on the latest City Connect uniforms, delivers this week’s Ballpark & Beyond, and administers the quiz. CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS 3:44 Jeff Passan 28:02 Jake Peavy 40:53 Sarah Langs 43:44 Todd Radom 54:53 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hembo and Buster discuss the Marlins infield getting weird, Pete Alonso looking much more comfortable, how Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s contract impacts Kyle Tucker’s future earnings, if Hunter Greene is becoming an ace, potential superstardom for Kristian Campbell, and buying stock on Jacob Wilson. Then, Tim Kurkjian talks about the Blue Jays waving the white flag to Vlad Jr. and why they had to do it, problems with the Dodger defense, and the craziest stories he and Buster have ever covered. CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS 6:37 Hembo 29:39 Tim Kurkjian 50:01 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David Cone, Karl Ravech and Buster pile in the Clown Car to discuss the Red Sox’s emphatic sweep of the Cardinals, Rafael Devers coming out of his slump, Alex Bregman fitting in perfectly, the Cardinals reaping what it sowed following a quiet offseason, the Giants standing over the Dodgers and Padres and the Rangers running hot out of the gate. Then, Karl Ravech chats with Boston’s Kristian Campbell from the Fenway Park dugout. Later, Sarah Langs plays The Numbers game with help from a major leaguer. CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS 6:49 Clown Car 23:42 Sarah Langs 25:06 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jorge Castillo and Buster discuss ESPN Top 100 MLB players list, the players' reaction to the list, why they can't abide by Aaron Judge being at No. 4, why the torpedo bat chatter will blow over soon, Jorge's thoughts on the Dodgers' chase for 117, and the Braves 0-7 start. Then, Todd Radom returns for the 2025 to share his weekly Ballpark & Beyond series and administer the quiz. CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS 4:57 Jorge Castillo 25:11 Todd Radom 36:51 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hembo and Buster discuss the Dodgers’ feasible path to 117 wins, the San Diego Padres extending Jackson Merrill and the Boston Red Sox extending Garrett Crochet, Aaron Judge chasing a number you won’t expect, and whether they’re panicking over Roki Sasaki and Rafael Devers. Then, Eric Hosmer talks about his reaction to the torpedo bats, how worried he is about the Braves’ start, Jurickson Profar’s 80-game suspension, how he would clean up the sport from PEDs. Later, Washington Nationals pitcher MacKenzie Gore on his 13 strikeout Opening Day. CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS 5:47 Hembo 21:46 Eric Hosmer 45:47 MacKenize Gore 54:55 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Karl Ravech and Buster chat following the Padres’ sweep of the Braves to start the season. They discuss a validating series win for San Diego, the Yankees deploying the torpedo bats, Aaron Judge’s magical start, Rafael Devers struggling as a new DH, if Roki Sasaki will land in the minor leagues soon, and other first weekend impressions. Then, Sarah Langs takes The Numbers Game into a new era. CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS 9:13 Clown Car with Karl Ravech 25:49 The Numbers Game with Sarah Langs 27:24 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It’s a Clown Car edition of the podcast! David Cone, Eduardo Perez and Buster are in a car driving to San Diego following Dodgers-Tigers on Opening Day. They discuss the vibes around a 3-0 Dodgers team, the Tigers possible offensive struggles, which players dazzled on Opening Day, the Yankees needing their youth movement to produce, how worried the Red Sox should be about Rafael Devers and Framer Valdez’s seven shutout innings. CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS 0:00 Clown Car Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jeff Passan and Buster discuss Jeff’s regrets picking the Brewers to win the NL Central, why they like the Braves over the Phillies in the NL East, the AL East being impossible to predict, if the Yankees will make the playoffs and why everyone is sleeping on Jackson Merrill. Then, Joe Buck stops by ahead of his return to the baseball broadcast booth with ESPN. Joe and Buster talk about Joe’s broadcasting career, his dad, Vin Scully and Harry Caray. Plus, Melanie Newman preview the Orioles and Steve Gelbs previews the Mets. CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS 5:02 Jeff Passan 27:17 Orioles preview w/ Melanie Newman 34:25 Joe Buck 1:01:38 Mets preview w/ Steve Gelbs 1:09:28 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tim Kurkjian and Buster discuss Shane McClanahan going down for the Rays, Tanner Bibee getting a new contract with the Guardians, Mark Shapiro expressing unfound confidence about the Vladimir Guerrero Jr. situation and the sudden passing of Brett Gardner's son. Then, Rayn Divish previews the Mariners and Charlie Slowes previews the Nationals. Plus, Sarah Langs plays The Numbers Game. CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS 4:43 Tim Kurkjian 23:21 Mariners preview w/ Ryan Divish 28:15 Nationals preview w/ Charlie Slowes 33:54 Sarah Langs 42;25 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alden Gonzalez and Buster discuss Roki Sasaki’s MLB debut, how they would line up the Dodgers rotation, the latest oh Shohei Ohtani’s pitching rehab, and all of their division and wild card winners. Then, Rays shortstop Chandler Simpson on when he first realized he was fast, watching Tony Gwynn on YouTube, talking trash on the basepath and his elite bunting ability. Later, Evan Grant previews the Rangers and Steve St. John previews the Royals. CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BleacherTweets 7:45 Alden Gonzalez 33:55 Chandler Simpson 43:27 Rangers preview w/ Evan Grant 48:54 Royals preview w/ Steven St. John 54:05 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jesse Rogers and Buster talk about the first game of the MLB season and offer their first impressions of the Dodgers and Cubs. Plus, Spencer Strider wows in his Spring Training return, who popped for Jesse as he traveled around camps and the AL East appears wide open. Then, Ron Howard stops by to talk about his new project “Fight for Glory: 2024 World Series” on Apple TV+, Freddie Freeman’s honesty, the fragile line between loss and triumph, where he was when Freeman hit the walk off grand slam in Game 1, listening to Dodger games on a transistor radio, meeting Vin Scully, and his favorite players. Later, Steve Berthiaume previews the Diamondbacks and Gaby Sanchez previews the Marlins. CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS 7:40 Jesse Rogers 27:31 Ron Howard 47:23 Diamondbacks preview w/ Steve Berthiaume 51:34 Marlins preview with Gaby Sanchez 57:30 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices