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.

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3:18 Jesse Rogers

21:34 Sarah Langs on James Wood

23:02 Todd Radom

34:32 Jessica Mendoza

48:06 Bleacher Tweets

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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.

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7:06 Hembo

21:29 Greg Whiteley

40:59 Mike Trout

41:18 Tim Kurkjian

58:52 Bleacher Tweets

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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. 

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7:41 Clown Car

20:47 Tyler Glasnow

23:37 Sarah Langs

25:43 Bleacher Tweets

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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.

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3:44 Jeff Passan

28:02 Jake Peavy

40:53 Sarah Langs

43:44 Todd Radom

54:53 Bleacher Tweets

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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.

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6:37 Hembo

29:39 Tim Kurkjian

50:01 Bleacher Tweets

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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. 

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6:49 Clown Car

23:42 Sarah Langs

25:06 Bleacher Tweets

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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.

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4:57 Jorge Castillo

25:11 Todd Radom

36:51 Bleacher Tweets

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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.

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5:47 Hembo

21:46 Eric Hosmer

45:47 MacKenize Gore

54:55 Bleacher Tweets

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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.

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9:13 Clown Car with Karl Ravech

25:49 The Numbers Game with Sarah Langs

27:24 Bleacher Tweets

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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.

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0:00 Clown Car

22:43 Pirates preview w/ Greg Brown

29:58 White Sox preview w/ Darrin Jackson

34:04 Bleacher Tweets

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