Baseball Tonight With Buster Olney

Hembo and Buster discuss the eminently underrated Jose Ramirez, the numbers behind Minnesota’s free fall, David Stearns being worth every penny he earns and Vlad Jr. keeping up his end of the bargain. Then, Jake Peavy stops by to talk about his MLB player of the year, players with a flair for the dramatic, the White Sox, his favorite pitcher going into the postseason, the Yankees bullpen and the Padres. CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BLEACHERTWEETS@GMAIL.COM REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS 6:57 Hembo 22:30 Larry Biel torches John Fisher 27:30 Jake Peavy 46:29 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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, “Pete Alonso” chants, the Padres, the Brewers flying under the radar, and if Shohei Ohtani had the greatest single day for any major leaguer. Then, Sarah Langs plays The Numbers Game. CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BLEACHERTWEETS@GMAIL.COM REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS 11:55 Clown Car w/ Eduardo & Coney 30:03 Sarah Langs 38:22 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. Then, Karl Ravech discusses the Brewers winning the NL Central, crossroad moments for the Mets and Tigers, and the Orioles losing their mojo. Next, YES play-by-play voice Michael Kay stops by to talk about the pressure on the Yankees heading into the postseason, the health of the team, and Juan Soto’s future. Later, Sarah Langs plays The Numbers Game with Heliot Ramos and Tory Lovullo. Finally, Todd Radom shares 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 8:26 Karl Ravech 25:57 Michael Kay 38:42 Sarah Langs 45:13 Todd Radom 54:20 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 path and not doubting Shohei Ohtani. Then, Hembo returns from paternity leave to talk about why he’s not worried about the Phillies’ playoff seed, the wildly disappointing Giants, offseason targets for the Tigers and what exactly happened to the Orioles. CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BLEACHERTWEETS@GMAIL.COM REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS 10:26 Tim Kurkjian 30:41 Hembo 51:56 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 successful season for Aaron Boone. Then, Nathalie Alonso stopped by to talk about her new book Call Me Roberto! Later, Sarah Langs plays The Numbers Game. CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BLEACHERTWEETS@GMAIL.COM REACH OUT ON X: #BleacherTweets 10:11 Mookie Betts mic’d up 12:59 Jorge Castillo 30:32 Nathalie Alonso 43:09 Sarah Langs 49:39 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 team and how Tarik Skubal handles success. Next, Karl Ravech talks about the Braves starting to take on water, Aaron Judge’s struggles and Shohei Ohtani's size. Plus, Todd Radom shares the Ballpark & Beyond. Later, Sarah Langs plays The Numbers Game. CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BLEACHERTWEETS@GMAIL.COM REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS 8:18 A.J. Hinch 19:30 Karl Ravech 35:16 Todd Radom 46:00 Sarah Langs 56:31 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 loss of starting pitching. Then, Mets broadcaster Gary Cohen talks about the NL MVP race, the perceived weakness of the Mets, the most complete teams in baseball and Pete Alonso. Later, Alden Gonzalez on Francisco Lindor putting the team on his back and if the NL West has the three best teams in the league.  CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BLEACHERTWEETS@GMAIL.COM REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS 10:05 John Smoltz 30:14 Gary Cohen 46:36 Alden Gonzalez 58:18 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Buster shares his thoughts on Justin Verlander after chatting with him throughout the weekend. Then, Jeff Berry on the Giants extending Matt Chapman and how it’s part of a larger shift in the sport. Later, Sarah Langs plays The Numbers Game with Verlander, Marco Vientos and Parker Meadows. CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BLEACHERTWEETS@GMAIL.COM REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS 7:36 Buster on Verlander 11:46 Jeff Berry 30:50 Sarah Langs 37:48 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Royals GM J.J. Piccolo and Buster discuss mobilizing the front office after Vinnie Pasquantino broke his hand, Michael Wacha, and the future of starting pitching. Then, David Schoenfield on the Giants paying Matt Chapman, how the Chapman signing impacts Alex Bregman’s market, Francisco Lindor doing something every night and Clay Holmes getting booted from the closer role. Plus, Todd Radom shares the Ballpark & Beyond and administers the quiz. Later, Sarah Langs and Lawrence Butler play The Numbers Game. CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BLEACHERTWEETS@GMAIL.COM REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS 5:32 Royals GM J.J. Piccolo 21:54 David Schoenfield 30:47 Todd Radom 41:36 Sarah Langs 49:30 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 magnificence and plays The Numbers Game with Dave Roberts and Teoscar Hernandez. Then, Tim Kurkjian on contenders for NL Rookie of the Year, the Mets hanging in the wild card picture, and the Dodgers’ rotation issues. Later, NESN’s Lou Merloni stops by to share his thoughts on Red Sox. CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BLEACHERTWEETS@GMAIL.COM REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS 8:07 State of the division races 10:07 Sarah Langs 17:38 Tim Kurkjian 35:24 Lou Merloni 48:58 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Then, Jeff Berry compares Michael Wacha and Tyler Glasnow, and asks if front offices should follow the Royals’ model. Later, Sarah Langs talks about Shohei Ohtani and his dog decoy. Plus, Gerrit Cole and Pete Alonso assist with The Numbers Game. Finally, 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 6:23 Rich Hill 21:40 Jeff Berry 40:41 Sarah Langs 48:13 Todd Radom 58:38 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 watch in September. Then, Jesse Rogers on MLB’s idea to implement a 6-inning minimum on starting pitchers, the White Sox destined for infamy, and who the Cubs should target in an offseason trade. Next, Kiley McDaniel ranks the best players at every age from 16 to 25 and shares his thoughts on the Rookie Of The Year races. Finally, David Schoenfield stops by to answer your Bleacher Tweets. CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BLEACHERTWEETS@GMAIL.COM TWEET THE SHOW: #BLEACHERTWEETS 7:15 Tim Kurkjian 16:46 Jesse Rogers 29:11 Kiley McDaniel 41:29 Bleacher Tweets with David Schoenfield Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 a DH winning an MVP, and the NL West. Then, Jeff listens to his friends Mina Kimes, Jake Storiale and Michael Cole share their unfiltered thoughts on their favorite teams. Later, Sarah Langs discuss Jackson Merrill coming up clutch again. Plus, Steven Kwan and Adrian Del Castillo read more of Sarah’s notes. CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BLEACHERTWEETS@GMAIL.COM TWEET THE SHOW: #BLEACHERTWEETS 9:25 Alden & Jorge 27:14 Jeff hears from Mina, Jake, Michael 36:48 Sarah Langs 42:54 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David Schoenfield and Buster discuss Joey Votto retiring, Votto being ahead of his peers in his approach at the plate, the Mariners’ nosedive, and the Astros’ star power. Then, Sarah Langs on the Staten Island Little League coach attacking Aaron Judge. Plus, Ben Joyce and Brandon Hyde assist with The Numbers Game. Later, Todd Radom shares the Ballpark & Beyond and administers the quiz. CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BLEACHERTWEETS@GMAIL.COM TWEET THE SHOW: #BLEACHERTWEETS 5:32 David Schoenfield 25:17 Sarah Langs 31:31 Todd Radom 41:18 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hembo and Buster discuss Front Office WAR, Gavin Lux rewarding Dodgers’ patience and a fatal flaw in the Yankee bullpen. Then, MASN’s Melanie Newman on the Orioles and Jackson Holliday. Boog Sciambi stops by to preview Sunday Night Baseball and share why he’s down on the trade deadline. Plus, MLB.com’s Mark Bowman on the latest major injury hit for the Braves. CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BLEACHERTWEETS@GMAIL.COM TWEET THE SHOW: #BLEACHERTWEETS 9:37 Hembo 25:39 Melanie Newman 36:03 Boog Sciambi 47:49 Mark Bowman 53:58 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 League Classic and which AL team will finish with the most wins. Then, Jeff Passan discusses the Astros’ surge, the Rangers’ precipitous collapse, which teams may dump players and MLB’s latest idea to restore the preeminence of starting pitching. Later, Sarah Langs plays The Numbers Game with Francisco Lindor and Weston Wilson. CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BLEACHERTWEETS@GMAIL.COM TWEET THE SHOW: #BLEACHERTWEETS 8:29 Clown Car w/ Eduardo & Coney 15:33 Jeff Passan 38:00 Sarah Langs 44:48 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Little League World Series Series to speak on which Little League players stick out to him and the impact Aaron Judge has on the next generation of baseball players. Sarah Langs plays the numbers game with special messages from Juan Soto and Jake McCarthy. Todd Radom drops some Philadelphia baseball history gems and does this week’s quiz. We hear from Jeff Berry, the former agent, he shares how he evaluates front offices. More Bleacher Tweets! 05:01 - Karl Ravech 22:00 - Sarah Langs 28:37 - Todd Radom 40:45 - Jeff Berry  57:53 - Bleacher Tweets CALL THE SHOW: 404-406-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BLEACHERTWEETS@GMAIL.COM TWEET THE SHOW: #BLEACHERTWEETS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 multiple categories. Buster and MLB Analyst Doug Glanville discuss the outstanding play from San Diego Padres outfielder, Jackson Merrill. They also talk about Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr., and how impactful his play has been. Then Los Angeles Angels manager Ron Washington joins the pod to talk about Mookie Bets and how Mike Trout is still around the team despite his injury and how he’s taking care of his body and mind. More Bleacher Tweets! CALL THE SHOW: 404-406-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BLEACHERTWEETS@GMAIL.COM TWEET THE SHOW: #BLEACHERTWEETS Timecodes: 0:00 - Welcome/Highlights 7:17 - Hembo 21:21 - Doug Glanville 38:58 - Ron Washington 54:37 - Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Sunday’s games, including Victor Robles’s reaction to Jorge Polanco’s home run. Eduardo Peréz, Karl Ravech, David Cone and Buster hop in the clown car after the Mariners sweep the Mets. Eduardo Peréz and Francisco Lindor talk about the meanings behind his gloves. Later, Sarah Langs plays the numbers game with Pat Murphy and Mitch Haniger and finally Bleacher Tweets. CALL THE SHOW: 404-406-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BLEACHERTWEETS@GMAIL.COM TWEET THE SHOW: #BLEACHERTWEETS 06:24 - Clown Car 19:40 - Sarah Langs 25:36 - Eduardo Peréz and Francisco Lindor 27:26 - Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Then, Todd Radom goes into the MLB jersey situation and reveals this weeks Ballpark and Beyond. Later Trevor May and Buster Discuss the Intricacies of Major League pitching. CALL THE SHOW: 404-406-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BLEACHERTWEETS@GMAIL.COM TWEET THE SHOW: #BLEACHERTWEETS 6:04 Tim Kurkjian 21:04 Sarah Langs 29:40 Todd Radom 40:00 Trevor May Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices