
Baseball Tonight with Buster Olney
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How Many?: Eric Hosmer Counts Future Hall of Famers in the World Series
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 early jitters in a World Series, how the Juan Soto locks in with the Soto Shuffle and Shohei Ohtani continuing to leave his mark. CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: [email protected] REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS 0:00 Eric Hosmer 20:02 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Godzilla vs. King Kong: Dodgers-Yankees in the 2024 World Series; A.J. Hinch Previews the Matchups; Juan Soto's Legendary At-Bat
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 Yankees and Dodgers, the teams lining up their pitching, what Hinch saw in Juan Soto’s at-bat, and which team has a greater home field advantage. Then, Karl Ravech talks about whether the Dodgers can slow the Yankee offense down, how they would arrange New York’s pitching, and Soto’s 10th inning home run. Later, Sarah Langs plays The Numbers Game and picks her World Series winner. CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: [email protected] REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS 7:53 A.J. Hinch 25:54 Karl Ravech 40:11 Sarah Langs 49: 39 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Turtlenecks: Rich Hill on Electric Guardians Win; Buster’s Observations from Cleveland; Dodgers a Win Away
Rich Hill and Buster discuss the Guardians’ thrilling walk-off win over the Yankees, Buster’s observations from watch Aaron Judge and Giancarlo Stanton earlier in the day, parallels to the 1997 ALDS, Jhonkensy Noel sitting on the change-up, and how Emmanuel Clase and Luke Weaver can put last night behind them. Then, Dodger Talk host and friend of the pod David Vassegh talks about whether the Los Angeles offense is an unstoppable freight train, Tommy Edman’s case to be the NLCS MVP, if Freddie Freeman will play in game 5, and Shohei Ohtani in the clubhouse. Later, Todd Radom shares the Ballpark & Beyond and administers the quiz. CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: [email protected] REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS 10:17 Rich Hill 26:20 David Vassegh 34:17 Todd Radom 45:14 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Reminder: Dodgers Take 2-1 Lead; Ohtani Steps Up; Frustrated Guardians; Yankees Look to Close the Door; Skip Schumaker on What's Next
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, Shohei Ohtani stepping up, the Yankees path to the World Series looking clearer than it has in years. Then, Skip Schmaker stops by to talk about what’s next for him, his memories of the David Freese game in the 2011 World Series, Ohtani primed to break out, and what he sees between the Yankees and Guardians. Later, Sarah Langs plays The Numbers Game CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: [email protected] REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS 7:50 Jeff Passan 21:29 Skip Schumaker 38:17 Sarah Langs 43:10 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Enjoy The Game: Yankees Up 2-0 in ALCS; Mark Vientos is a Demon; Alex Cora on the Evolution of Francisco Lindor
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’s Hall of Fame case. Plus, Hembo spars with a caller. Then, Red Sox manager Alex Cora stops by to talk about his friendship with Aaron Boone and Brian Cashman, what he noticed from Aaron Judge after winning the ALDS, and the best version of Francisco Lindor. CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: [email protected] REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS 7:24 Hembo 21:57 Alex Cora 36:38 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Composure: Carlos Rodón Figures it Out; The Guardians’ Big Mistake; Joe Espada on Aaron Judge & Francisco Lindor
Eduardo Pérez and Buster discuss Carlos Rodón the marathon runner and the Guardians putting Joey Cantillo in a bad spot. Then, Astros manager Joe Espada joins Buster and Eduardo to share their thoughts on Aaron Judge and Fransisco Lindor always setting the tone. Later, Joe and Buster talk about what Joe is looking for while watching playoff games, how he’d pitch to Shohei Ohtani, and life as a manager in the postseason. CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: [email protected] REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS 9:51 Eduardo Pérez 27:26 Joe Espada 36:35 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Modern Pitching Dominance: ALCS & NLCS Underway; Dodgers 33-Inning Scoreless Streak; Tom Hamilton on the Guardians
Doug Glanville and Buster discuss the Dodgers’ 33-scoreless inning streak, the genius of Freddie Freeman playing through injury and the top of the Mets lineup always lurking. Then, the voice of the Guardians on the radio Tom Hamilton on the scenes in Cleveland after Lane Thomas’ grand slam, Emmanuel Clase and Cade Smith shutting games down, and why the Guardians need to avoid a slugfest. Later, Sarah Langs plays The Numbers Game. CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: [email protected] REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS 6:42 Doug Glanville 18:35 Tom Hamilton 33:53 Sarah Langs 39:19 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Something Expected: Yankees Clinch ALCS Spot; Guardians-Tigers Going 5; Best Rivalry in Baseball?
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-Dodgers is the best rivalry in baseball right now and if the postseason needs another tweak. Then, Buster makes the case for a Subway Series and Tarik Skubal taking the mound in Game 5. CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: [email protected] REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS 5:18 Hembo & Michelle Smallmon 26:14 Buster & Taylor 32:57 Bleacher Tweets w/ Hembo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Ravy Plane: Mets Advance to NLCS; Phillies Offseason Makeover?; 3 Rising Free Agents
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 down, the Dodgers grabbing momentum, Tigers-Guardians going through Tarik Skubal, and if the Royals will create havoc on the basepaths. Then, Kiley McDaniel and Buster share their distinct thoughts on where Juan Soto lands in free agency. Plus, three rising and three fall free agents. CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: [email protected] REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS 10:49 Karl Ravech 31:02 Kiley McDaniel 43:29 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tired Little Old Man: Tim Kurkjian’s Confidence Ratings for All Eight Playoff Teams
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 possible way. Plus, Sarah Langs plays The Numbers Game. CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: [email protected] REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS 10:08 Tim Kurkjian 33:46 Sarah Langs 41:33 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
High Noon Strut: Tarik Skubal is a Beast; More Bitterness Ahead of Dodgers-Padres, Aaron Judge Struggling
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 his excitement for two postseason games in Detroit. Then, David Schoenfield talks about Manny Machado’s throwing a ball toward the Dodger dugout and Dave Roberts’ response, a wide open series between the Yankees and Royals and Aaron Judge’s struggles. CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: [email protected] REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS 9:55 Alex Avila 23:44 David Schoenfield 41:11 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Refreshed: Eric Hosmer on Padres-Dodgers Chippiness, Royals-Yankees; Eduardo Pérez Recaps the Weekend's Action
Eric Hosmer and Buster discuss the chippiness between the Padres and Dodgers, San Diego’s fearlessness, and what it’s like watching the Royals against the Yankees. Then, Eduardo Pérez talks about Mets-Phillies, the teams’ bullpens, Philadelphia chasing, injuries to Xander Bogaerts and Freddie Freeman, the Yankee bullpen answering questions, and a must-win for the Tigers. Later, Sarah Langs on Tarik Skubal, Fernando Tatis Jr., Bryson Stott and Mark Vientos’ total bases. CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: [email protected] REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS 14:48 Eric Hosmer 26:41 Eduardo Pérez 39:38 Sarah Langs 48:25 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
That Didn’t Suck: Mets Beat Brewers in G3; Pete Alonso’s October Moment; Triple Tommy John Procedure
Hembo and Buster discuss the Mets’ exciting comeback against the Brewers in Game 3, Pete Alonso etching his name into Mets history, Terry Francona taking the Reds job, and questions and picks for each divisional series. Then, Dr. Chris Ahmad chats with Buster about his new Triple Tommy John procedure that could be a game changer for UCL injuries. Later, ESPN bigwig and Mets fanatic Pete McConville stops by to recount his night watching New York advance. CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: [email protected] REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS 9:37 Hembo 22:11 Dr. Chris Ahmad 36:50 Pete McConville 43:01 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tough Quiz: What Do the Padres & Royals Have in Common?; Gritty Kitties Advance
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 Bregman. Then, David Schoenfield talks about the commonality between the Royals and Padres, Xander Bogaerts pouring champagne on Buster’s head, and the the Tigers’ no-name bullpen getting it done again. CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: [email protected] REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS 8:18 Xavier Scruggs 22:08 David Schoenfield 33:49 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices