Baseball Tonight with Buster Olney

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ESPN MLB Insider Buster Olney leads the baseball discussion alongside other top analysts.

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Opening Day 2023

03.30.2023

Eduardo Pérez and Buster make rapid-fire predictions on home run numbers for Shohei Ohtani and Aaron Judge, if the Angels make the playoffs, if the Astros can repeat as champions, and how many wins the White Sox will notch. Plus, ...

Baseball Tonight with Buster Olney episodes:

03.30.2023 Opening Day 2023 Eduardo Pérez and Buster make rapid-fire predictions on home run numbers for Shohei Ohtani and Aaron Judge, if the Angels make the playoffs, if the Astros can repeat as champions, and how many wins the White Sox will notch. Plus, ...
03.29.2023 Talking In Hotel Lobbies Tim Kurkjian and Buster discuss the time Tim was pulled over while doing a radio hit, their picks for the playoffs, Cy Young and MVP, Anthony Volpe making the Yankees’ Opening Day roster, the Guardians extending Andrés Giménez, the Braves’ ...
03.24.2023 Blender With The Lid Off Karl Ravech and Buster discuss more injuries in the NL East, hockey star Connor McDavid wanting an international hockey tournament after watching the World Baseball Classic, and how they’d fix the WBC’s pitching problem. Next, Roger Clemens talks about the ...
03.22.2023 Dream Hembo and Buster discuss Shohei Ohtani cementing himself as the face of baseball, the most significant moment of Ohtani and Mike Trout’s careers, Bryce Harper staying off the 60-day IL and Hembo’s preseason superlatives. Then, Alden Gonzalez on the World ...
03.20.2023 Those Hands Are Magical Sarah Langs and Buster discuss Trea Turner's grand slam against Venezuela, Paul Goldschmidt hitting the ball hard in the World Baseball Classic and Rōki Sasaki. Then, Tim Kurkjian stops by to talk about the Mets losing Edwin Díaz, how the ...
03.16.2023 Ticket To Ride Jeff Passan and Buster discuss how an exciting Puerto Rico-Dominican Republic game was dampen by Edwin Diaz injuring himself in the celebration, his impressions of the World Baseball Classic, how it impacts the Mets bullpen and MLB’s rules when signing ...
03.15.2023 International Pastime Xavier Scruggs and Buster Olney discuss if the 40/40 club will become less exclusive, which players could join the club, Shohei Ohtani growing the game through the World Baseball Classic and a conversation he had with Anthony Volpe. Then, Hembo ...
03.13.2023 Chapped Most Mornings Eduardo Pérez joins Buster to discuss the World Baseball Classic, Venezuela looking primed to come out of Pool D, a possible Puerto Rico-Dominican Republic showdown, Mexico crushing Team USA, losing his voice cheering on Puerto Rico and which Spring Training ...
03.10.2023 Not Exactly Golfers Joey Votto joins Buster to for a wide-ranging discussion on the new rules, the market demanding a more efficient product, why he likes to know roughly how long a game will take and how hard it is to hit a ...
03.08.2023 Seven-Tool Player Hembo and Buster discuss the numbers showing the rule changes in baseball are working as intended, the spending by the Padres versus the rest of the league, Aaron Judge's home run over/under, and the best stat you'll hear this week. ...
03.06.2023 Separation Monday Tim Kurkjian and Buster discuss Shohei Ohtani’s two home runs in an exhibition for Japan, the player intrigue around Ohtani’s contract, if Chaim Bloom can dunk, Gerrit Cole and Max Scherzer’s differing approaches to the pitch clock, what rival executives ...
03.03.2023 “I’m Picasso” Follow Buster on Instagram: busterolney_espn Karl Ravech joins Buster to discuss his prediction for a big year in baseball, the pitch clock moving the game at a better pace, Karl’s conversation with Tommy Edman, what Rafael Devers bought after signing ...
03.01.2023 Internal Solutions Eduardo Pérez joins Buster to discuss how much he would pay for a Taylor Swift concert ticket, Eduardo’s idea for in-stadium beer sales with increased pace of play, Yordan Álvarez’s lingering hand issue and Kodai Senga. Then, Buster previews the ...
02.28.2023 Information Hound Tim Kurkjian and Buster discuss Buster insulting Tim on TV, if too many rules have been instituted at once, Gavin Lux doing down, Red Sox-Braves ending in a pitch clock violation, Manny Machado signing a new contract with the Padres, ...
02.23.2023 The Great Unveiling Karl Ravech and Buster discuss exposing people to the pitch clock for the first time on a national broadcast, Fernando Tatis Jr.’s motivation, players poised to have monster years, the Yankees mulling Aaron Judge playing in left field and a ...
02.21.2023 Big Nasty Right-Hander David Schoenfield joins Buster to discuss Harrison Bader flying under the radar for the Yankees, the Diamondbacks on the rise, Steve Cohen’s subtext and the Mets batters needing to stay in the batter’s box. Then, president of the Negro Leagues ...
02.20.2023 Life-Long Learner MLB’s Joe Martinez joins Buster to answer listener questions on this season’s rule changes. Then, Tim Kurkjian discusses a life curveball thrown at him, who will be the Yankees’ Opening Day shortstop, three people who called Dusty Baker after winning ...
02.16.2023 Pitch Clock Operator Scrutiny Buster is joined by Jeff Passan to discuss Justin Turner wearing No. 2 for the Red sox, the impact of the new rules, landing spots for Shohei Ohtani, and the Trevor Bauer's future. Then, Hembo joins to discuss if he ...
02.14.2023 Bilbo Baggins Tim Kurkjian and Buster discuss Mickey Rivers attempting to shakedown Tim at his first spring training, Justin Verlander reuniting with Max Scherzer and why the ghost runner rule really bothers Tim. Then, Alex Anthopoulous talks about the chaos of extra-innings ...
02.09.2023 Big Spenders Buster is joined by Jess Mendoza to break down what to expect from the Dodgers going into spring training, the Dodger's retiring Fernando Valenzuela's jersey, and her experience coaching in Europe. Next, Buster is joined by Dodgers manager Dave Roberts ...
02.02.2023 On The Dais Hembo and Buster discuss falling in love with the Mariners’ offseason, bets with the best value for MVP and Cy Young, and when he knew Rob Thomson was the guy for the Phillies. Next, new Astros GM Dana Brown stops ...
01.26.2023 The Logic Pretzel Twists Tighter Hembo and Buster discuss Scott Rolen’s admittance into the Baseball Hall of Fame, how Hall of Fame voting has become like instant replay, the Twins-Marlins trade and which teams Hembo thinks will be the last four standing in 2023. Then, ...
01.19.2023 Betting On A Birth Date Description: Alden Gonzalez and Buster discuss how much money Shohei Ohtani could score in free agency, what the Angels should do as they try to re-sign Ohtani, which teams could afford Ohtani, if Trevor Bauer will land on a team ...
01.12.2023 Worried About Finishing Last Tim Kurkjian joins Buster to discuss the Dodgers trading for Miguel Rojas, if Trevor Bauer will pitch again and how they’ve never seen anything like the Carlos Correa saga. Then, Hembo on Steve Cohen and the Mets deciding they weren’t ...
01.06.2023 Until He Says Yes You Just Don't Know Buster and Yankees GM Brian Cashman discuss his team’s roster, who’s going to play left field, if he had any idea Aaron Judge would return to New York after the season ended, Hal Steinbrenner’s involvement with Judge, media reports Judge ...
12.21.2022 Baseball’s Darth Vader and Death Star Buster is joined by Karl Ravech breaking down today’s shocking news of Carlos Correa heading to the New York Mets and how Steve Cohen has changed the equation for MLB owners. Next, Sarah Langs joins sharing her mom’s conspiracy theory ...
12.16.2022 Trooper Glanville Doug Glanville joins Buster to discuss teams handing out huge deals, players seeking the biggest pile of money possible, Carlos Correa signing with the Giants, Carlos Rodón’s injury questions after signing with the Yankees and where Dansby Swanson could land ...
12.08.2022 Credit Card Bill Due The Boston Globe's Dan Shaughnessy joins Buster to discuss his full autopsy on the Red Sox, it being dark day for Boston fans losing Xander Bogaerts, and his advice for the organization moving forward. Next, Sarah Langs hops on to ...
12.07.2022 Total Surrender Buster and David Schoenfield discuss Aaron Judge re-signing with the Yankees to a 9-year, $360 million deal, New York rolling over, Judge’s bet on himself paying off, the Padres in cost-be-damned mode, where San Francisco should turn after missing out ...
12.06.2022 Earthquake In My Mind Hembo and Buster discuss the Phillies signing Trea Turner, Hembo’s thoughts on the short and long term implications of the signing, San Diego having the biggest offer on the table for Turner and if this signals the Padres will take ...
12.05.2022 The Word Is: Complicated David Schoenfield and Buster discuss how Jacob deGrom landed with the Rangers, the Brewers trading Kolten Wong to the Mariners for Jesse Winker and Abraham Toro, Brian Reynolds demanding a trade, what kind of push are .500 teams willing to ...
12.01.2022 The Pulpit and The Hanger Scott Servais joins Buster to discuss his thoughts on the postseason, the Astros’ pitching staff, what Teoscar Hernandez brings to the Mariners and if he’ll play with two outfielders. Sarah Langs talks about the Astros signing José Abreu, the rarity ...
11.23.2022 Too Much Cinnamon Tim Kurkjian and Buster Olney discuss Aaron Judge meeting with the Giants and the tremendous pressure on the Yankees, the Red Sox fan base in pure revolt, the Brewers trading Hunter Renfroe to the Angels, and Hall of Fame voting ...
11.16.2022 Best Product, Every Night Theo Epstein joins Buster to discuss the overlooked aspect of banning the shift, seeing stolen base attempts go up, when he decided to leave the Cubs, players disliking downtime and analytic trends pushing the game in the wrong direction. Then, ...
11.08.2022 Short Cuts Lead to Long Cuts Doug Glanville and Buster discuss the Astros’ legacy after winning the 2022 World Series, the incredible postseason performance from Houston’s pitching staff, and Doug’s thoughts on Dusty Baker winning his first championship as a manager. Next, Sarah Langs stops by ...
11.04.2022 I Had A Couple... Karl Ravech and Buster discuss Buster’s interesting postgame interview with Justin Verlander, Verlander getting his first World Series win, Verlander’s embrace with Dusty Baker, big defensive moments from Chas McCormick and Trey Mancini, if Jeremy Peña is the frontrunner for ...
11.03.2022 El Reptíl Hembo and Buster discuss the dramatic swing of emotions for Phillies fans, one of the most dominant pitching performances they’ve ever seen and the Phillies’ game plan against Justin Verlander. Then, Jessica Mendoza talks Cristian Javier cold-bloodedness, the relationship among ...
11.02.2022 Whispers in the Wind Dan Shulman joins Buster to break down game three of the World Series, if Lance McCullers was truly tipping pitches, and what Bryce Harper really said to Alec Bohm. Then, Sarah Langs hops on to share her interaction with Justin ...
10.31.2022 Higher Quality of Wood Tim Kurkjian and Buster discuss an exciting pair of games that has the World Series knotted at 1-1, what happened to Zack Wheeler in Game 2, the Phillies punching back in Game 1, José Altuve turning it around quickly, sticky ...
10.28.2022 Hungry Hungry Hembos Hembo and Buster discuss Hembo’s Phillies delirium, how Rob Thomson lined up his pitching and the biggest home-field advantage in baseball history. Next, Tigers and former Astros manager A.J. Hinch stops by to talk about the buzz in Houston, what ...
10.27.2022 Accede Jeff Passan and Buster start by examining the Astros’ weakness and the Phillies' path to a World Series championship. Then, they discuss their early feel for free agency including the Giants spending big, if the Orioles should be in the ...
10.24.2022 Cosmic Event Tim Kurkjian hops on to break down how the baseball gods favored the Phillies, Bryce Harper embracing the heart and soul of Philly, and the Houston dominating New York. Next, Tim and Buster discuss the Yankees’ post-season failure tax, if ...
10.21.2022 Tentacles Concept Sarah Langs and Buster discuss how much of the ALCS is Houston dominance versus New York futility, the Astros’ tight run differential, Framber Valdez’s swings and misses, and Joe Musgrove thriving on the road. Then, Karl Ravech stops by to ...
10.20.2022 Read the Room Eduardo Pérez joins Buster to break down Justin Verlander’s rocky start to finding his groove last night, the uphill battle for the Yankees, Dusty Baker flexing bullpen muscles, and the coin flip in the NLCS. Then, Buster surprises Eduardo with ...
10.19.2022 Logic Ladder Sarah Langs and Buster talk about how for the first time it feels like the Phillies could win the World Series, Aaron Judge and Giancarlo Stanton’s home runs in winner-take-all games and Kyle Schwarber’s 488-foot blast. Then, Boog Sciambi discusses ...
10.18.2022 Nola Bowl Sarah Langs joins Buster to discuss the Nola brothers going head-to-head in the NLCS, starters pitching on short rest, two playoff rounds being played on the same day, and the (not real) momentum of the Phillies and Padres. Then, Jessica ...
10.17.2022 Dragon Up North Sarah Langs joins Buster to discuss the quality of the weekend crowds, the Padres beating the Dodgers after losing every regular season series, the Astros-Mariners 18-inning affair and Sarah’s favorite stat about winner-take-all games. Then, Tim Kurkjian stops by to ...
10.14.2022 That Guy Sarah Langs and Buster talk about the Astros’ winning ways, Yordan Álvarez with another home run while his team trailed and the Phillies winning despite being out-homered. Then, Karl Ravech discusses Buster’s Álvarez comparison, Dansby Swanson’s catch and Manny Machado’s ...
10.13.2022 Nuggets Not Dissertations Sarah Langs and Buster discuss if Austin Riley or Dansby Swanson had the better catch, Josh Hader nailing down a four-out save, the Guardians needing to find other ways to score and the importance of Seattle scoring first. Then, Joe ...
10.12.2022 Pursuit of Perfection Sarah Langs joins Buster to discuss the decision to use Robbie Ray as a reliever, pressure-packed moments in the playoffs and plays the numbers game. Plus, Buster surprises her with a message from Bruce Bochy. Then, Detroit Tigers manager AJ ...

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Baseball Tonight with Buster Olney

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Baseball Tonight with Buster Olney episodes:

Opening Day 2023

Talking In Hotel Lobbies

Blender With The Lid Off

Dream

Those Hands Are Magical

Ticket To Ride

International Pastime

Chapped Most Mornings

Not Exactly Golfers

Seven-Tool Player

Separation Monday

“I’m Picasso”

Internal Solutions

Information Hound

The Great Unveiling

Big Nasty Right-Hander

Life-Long Learner

Pitch Clock Operator Scrutiny

Bilbo Baggins

Big Spenders

On The Dais

The Logic Pretzel Twists Tighter

Betting On A Birth Date

Worried About Finishing Last

Until He Says Yes You Just Don't Know

Baseball’s Darth Vader and Death Star

Trooper Glanville

Credit Card Bill Due

Total Surrender

Earthquake In My Mind

The Word Is: Complicated

The Pulpit and The Hanger

Too Much Cinnamon

Best Product, Every Night

Short Cuts Lead to Long Cuts

I Had A Couple...

El Reptíl

Whispers in the Wind

Higher Quality of Wood

Hungry Hungry Hembos

Accede

Cosmic Event

Tentacles Concept

Read the Room

Logic Ladder

Nola Bowl

Dragon Up North

That Guy

Nuggets Not Dissertations

Pursuit of Perfection

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