Baseball Tonight with Buster Olney

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Juan Soto is in New York

12.07.2023

Karl Ravech and Buster hop into the pod for an EMERGENCY edition of the show following Juan Soto bring traded from the Padres to the Yankees. Plus, the guys discuss Diamondbacks signing Eduardo Rodriguez, if the Orioles actually bolstered their ...

Baseball Tonight with Buster Olney episodes:

12.07.2023 Juan Soto is in New York Karl Ravech and Buster hop into the pod for an EMERGENCY edition of the show following Juan Soto bring traded from the Padres to the Yankees. Plus, the guys discuss Diamondbacks signing Eduardo Rodriguez, if the Orioles actually bolstered their ...
12.05.2023 Not That Big of a Deal Tim Kurkjian and Buster discuss free agency at a stand-still until the big pieces are off the board, Shohei Ohtani’s paranoia, the Yankees under pressure, David Stearns being unbothered by the heat in New York, and the expectations for the ...
11.28.2023 Spitballin' Hembo and Buster daydream about putting Shohei Ohtani in different lineups, discuss the intrigue around the Hall of Fame special committee, and why he’s down on St. Louis’ free agent haul. Then, Jake Peavy stops by to talk about baseball’s ...
11.20.2023 It Has to Be Mashed Potatoes Hembo and Buster discuss Hembo’s Gerrit Cole trade proposal, his prediction as to where Yoshinobu Yamamoto will land and who will sign Sonny Gray. Then, Karl Ravech stops by to talk about Aaron Nola re-signing with the Phillies, Ron Washington ...
11.14.2023 Shock Purpose Hembo and Buster discuss Craig Counsell’s record-setting deal, how to calculate the value of managers, if Counsell’s contract will be a watershed moment for managers, and if the Brewers will go into tank mode. Then, Eduardo Pérez talks about Cubs-Rangers ...
11.06.2023 Calm Confidence Presented by Grainger World Series champion Travis Jankowski and Buster discuss the victory parade, Eduardo Pérez predicting Jankowski would have a big moment, Adolis Garía’s postseason run, the fire lit under the team after losing the division, the moment he felt like they ...
11.02.2023 Jugular Runs Buster, Jessica Mendoza, and Eduardo Pérez react to the Texas Rangers winning the 2023 World Series from the Clown Car. They discuss Corey Seager breaking the game open, if the bullpen ever was a real weakness for Texas, Arizona’s foundation ...
11.01.2023 Disappointed Parent Buster recaps Game 4 of the World Series with Boog Sciambi, Jessica Mendoza, and Eduardo Pérez from the Clown Car. They discuss a disappointing bullpen game from the Diamondbacks, Eduardo’s Travis Jankowski prediction, if tonight’s scoreline matters to either team, ...
10.31.2023 Clown Car Buster recaps Game 3 of the World Series with Boog Sciambi, Jessica Mendoza, and Eduardo Pérez from a car leaving Globe Life Field. They discuss Jon Gray coming up big, Corey Seager’s defense, the questions facing the Rangers in Game ...
10.30.2023 "We're on TV" Tim Kurkjian and Buster discuss Games 1 and 2 of the World Series including if there’s anything to discern from the first two games, the Diamondbacks’ remarkable running game, Buster predicting the Corey Seager home run, Adolis Garcia making adjustments ...
10.27.2023 Cheese Enchiladas Boog Sciambi and Buster discuss their friend Dan Shulman being honored, what Boog sees in this World Series matchup, what’s changed about Diamondbacks, what role each manager will play, Boog’s time working with Dusty Baker, and the big Craig Counsell ...
10.25.2023 Home Makeover World Series A crestfallen Hembo and Buster discuss the Diamondbacks defeating the Phillies in the NLCS, the key to Arizona’s success, the defining moment in the series, how the Phillies can improve, and the Bruce Bochy effect. Then, Sarah Langs on the ...
10.24.2023 The Next Destination Tim Kurkjian and Buster discuss Tim getting to his gate at the airport three hours early, the Rangers taking down the Astros in the ALCS, Adolis Garcia’s 15 RBI across the series, Bruce Bochy’s connection with his players, the lack ...
10.23.2023 Mumbles So Beautifully Tim Kurkjian and Buster discuss Game 7 in the ALCS, Bob Melvin interviewing for the Giants job, Kim Ng turning down an interview with the Red Sox, Cristian Javier on the mound for Houston, if Jordan Montgomery will play a ...
10.20.2023 JFK Would’ve Been Proud Eduardo Pérez and Buster discuss the ALCS even at 2-2, what doesn’t make sense about José Altuve, José Abreu’s turnaround, Justin Verlander needing to land the slider, if Jordan Montgomery will find success against the Astros for the second time, ...
10.19.2023 If You Believe It, It Will Happen Karl Ravech and Buster discuss Ravy’s golf outing with Tim Kurkjian and Buck Showalter, Yordan Álvarez’s punishing performance, the X-factor for the Rangers, Corey Seager’s aggressiveness working against him, and the variable working against Max Scherzer. Next, Ravy’s conversation with ...
10.18.2023 Talk and Chat Hembo and Buster discuss the Phillies going up 2-0 on the Diamondbacks in the NLCS, the Phillies all pulling in the same direction, Arizona’s pitching, and if the Astros can climb back into the ALCS. Then, ESPN.com MLB editor Rachel ...
10.17.2023 112 Doug Glanville and Buster discuss the noise levels at Citizens Bank Park, the Phillies’ strategy against Zach Gallen, Bryce Harper living up to the hype at age 30, Framber Valdez not looking like himself, Bruce Bochy letting Nathan Eovaldi pitch ...
10.16.2023 Crispness Tim Kurkjian and Buster discuss game one of the ALCS between the Rangers and Astros, Jordan Montgomery making himself a bunch of money going into free agency, how Montgomery handled Yordan Álvarez, Evan Carter changing everything for Texas, a bad ...
10.13.2023 Dreary-Eyed and Bushy-Tailed Hembo and Buster discuss the Phillies defeating the Braves in the NLDS, the failings of Atlanta’s lineup in the postseason, if the Astros can contend with the depth of the Rangers’ lineup, and the playoff format. Then, Sarah Langs talks ...
10.12.2023 Attaboy Karl Ravech and Buster discuss if Spencer Strider will put the team on his back in game four, Orlando Arcia talking trash and Bryce Harper responding, Los Angeles not having enough pitching, a coming out party for Corbin Carroll and ...
10.11.2023 Standing on a Seat Eduardo Pérez joins Buster to discuss the Rangers sweeping the Orioles and the Astros going up 2-1 on the Twins. Then, Peter Moylan stops by to talk about attending his first game as a fan, Braves-Phillies and Clayton Kershaw. Later, ...
10.10.2023 Majestic Home Runs Tim Kurkjian and Buster discuss what the Braves comeback win agains the Phillies says about Atlanta, Michael Harris II’s Ken Griffey Jr.-esque catch, the Diamondbacks’ fearlessness, the Rangers looking to close out the Orioles, and Carlos Correa fueling the Twins’ ...
10.09.2023 Potentially Interpreted as Negative Boog Sciambi and Buster discuss Bryce Harper continuing to deliver as one of the most compelling players in baseball, Zack Wheeler vs. Max Fried, if the Dodgers have enough outs in their pitching staff, two ugly games for the Orioles, ...
10.06.2023 Quantum Mechanics Doug Glanville and Buster discuss if there’s something else going on with Billy Eppler’s resignation and MLB investigation, the Division Series favorite that’s most in jeopardy, Dave Roberts being comfortable with his pitching options, Ronald Acuña Jr. wants to put ...
10.05.2023 Most Soaked Jeff Passan and Buster convene on a Baggage Claim Thursday to discuss the most soaked they’ve ever been in a winning locker room, their theories for why all the Wild Card series ended in sweeps, John Schneider pulling José Berríos, ...
10.04.2023 Thanks for Overreacting David Schoenfield and Buster discuss all action from the first day of the wild card round and overreact to the outcomes. Then, Xavier Scruggs and Buster indulge in a game of “I Played and You Didn’t.” Later, Sarah Langs on ...
10.03.2023 Fruit Fly Karl Ravech and Buster discuss the Wild Card series including the potential danger the Marlins pose to the Phillies, if Brewers can hold up against the Diamondbacks without Brandon Woodruff, if injuries even matter for the Rays against the Rangers, ...
10.02.2023 Frenetic and Fast Tim Kurkjian and Buster discuss the passing of Tim Wakefield, Buck Showalter announcing his own firing, Joey Votto getting tossed in his final game, the Astros winning the AL West, the Cubs’ collapse, Cal Raleigh calling out the Mariners front ...
09.29.2023 Regular Season Sadness Karl Ravech and Buster discuss the Orioles winning the AL East, Bryce Harper being ejected after a bad call, the kid that caught Harper’s helmet, the Marlins swimming in Citi Field, the Cubs’ collapse, the AL Wild Card race and ...
09.27.2023 Mr. Oriole Buster and Hembo discuss the passing of the legendary Brooks Robinson, the greatness of Terry Francona, and Atlanta's pitching woes. Then, Stephen A. Smith describes the aftermath of his failed first pitch at Yankee Stadium last week. Alden Gonzalez joins ...
09.25.2023 Polar Opposite of Deion Tim Kurkjian and Buster discuss where Tim’s NL MVP vote lies with a week left in the season, the Rangers looking like they can win the AL West, if the Astros have grown bored of the regular season, the Rays’ ...
09.22.2023 They’ve Been Freezed Karl Ravech and Buster get into Stephen A. Smith calling out Buster and Tim Kurkjian, and then bouncing his first pitch at Yankee Stadium. Plus, the guys discuss the Phillies clinching a playoff spot, the virtual tie in the AL ...
09.20.2023 Expansion? David Schoenfield and Buster discuss the agreement for a new stadium in Tampa, possible expansion, the Astros sliding, and the NL Wild Card Race. Then Hembo weighs in on the NL Cy Young race and discusses the impact of Adam ...
09.18.2023 Broken Tim Kurkjian and Buster talk about the passing of Tim’s brother Matt, and how they shared baseball. Then, the guys get into the Diamondbacks playing the game differently, the Cubs needing to straighten themselves out, the Marlins coming to life ...
09.15.2023 One Foot in The Pool, One Foot Out Karl Ravech and Buster discuss Boston firing Chaim Bloom, the Wild Card scrap between the Cubs and Diamondbacks on Sunday Night Baseball, the Rangers finishing off the Blue Jays, and a big series in the AL East. Then, Todd Radom ...
09.13.2023 Not Much Danger With The Armadillo USA Today’s Bob Nightengale and Buster discuss, Max Scherzer’s injury, which team Bob thinks the Rangers edge out of the playoffs, the Mets hiring David Stearns, what’s next for the Padres, where Bob Melvin lands if he’s out in San ...
09.11.2023 Agrarian Cultures Boog Sciambi and Buster discuss the Giants looking improved as the year winds down, the gap between the Braves, Dodgers and everyone else, Gabriel Moreno as the key to the Diamondback defense, George Kirby’s rough weekend and David Wells going ...
09.08.2023 Die on The Hill of WAR Karl Ravech and Buster discuss the Giants making another appearance on Sunday Night Baseball, Gerrit Cole separating himself in the AL Cy Young, the continuing NL MVP debate, if Shohei Ohtani is still the AL MVP and a potential Mariners-Rays ...
09.06.2023 Asteroids Hembo and Buster discuss an Eduardo’s memory of playing in the Cal Ripken’s 2131 game, Buster’s interview with Malcolm, the Astros looking like the team to beat in the AL West, a potential Phillies-Cubs playoff series and Anthony Rendon hiding ...
09.05.2023 Married in the Middle of the Series David Schoenfield and Buster discuss the AL West, the Rangers’ bullpen meltdown against the Astros, Julio Urías being charged with felony domestic violence, Ronald Acuña Jr. and the Braves besting the Dodgers, Shohei Ohtani’s agent speaking in vagaries and Jasson ...
09.01.2023 The Curse of Busta Karl Ravech and Buster discuss the Astros’ confidence, the Yankees taking a new book off the shelf, waiver claim chaos and the White Sox hiring Chris Getz to run the team. Then, Guardians president of baseball ops Chris Antonetti talks ...
08.30.2023 Not Talking to Us Mariners GM Jerry Dipoto and Buster discuss Seattle’s turnaround, his thought process around the trade deadline, Julio Rodríguez alleviating his internal pressure, J.P. Crawford’s importance to the clubhouse and the team believing they can compete with the Astros. Then, Hembo ...
08.28.2023 Body Blows Tim Kurkjian and Buster discuss the Mariners taking first place in the AL West, Felix Bautista going down, the confusing timeline around Shohei Ohtani’s injury, the Braves’ confidence and Mookie Betts’ returning to Fenway Park. Then, Sarah Langs on seeing ...
08.25.2023 Frozen Food Aisle Boog Sciambi and Buster discuss Sunday Night Baseball between the Dodgers and Giants, getting to know the Cubs locally, the NL wild card race, and the Mets retiring Dwight Gooden and Darryl Strawberry’s numbers — before arguing with Jeff Passan ...
08.23.2023 Passport Through Deadwood Tim Kurkjian and Buster discuss the White Sox firing Rick Hahn and Ken Williams, the Rays scrubbing Wander Franco from the ballpark, if this is Tito Francona's last ride, and the Yankees hit another low point. Then, Buster and the ...
08.21.2023 Baseball Meets The County Fair Karl Ravech and Tim Kurkjian share their thoughts on another edition of the Little League World Series from Williamsport. Then, Sarah Langs stops by to discuss Julío Rodriguez’s ridiculous weekend, Gunnar Henderson’s four extra-base hits, Mookie Betts mashing leadoff home ...
08.18.2023 Light Switch, Paint Chip, Door Squeak Tampa Bay Times’ Marc Topkin and Buster discuss the difference between the Rays now and at the beginning of the season, the latest on Wander Franco, and the state of the rotation. Then, Karl Ravech and Buster talk about what’s ...
08.16.2023 Francesca Mookie David Schoenfield and Buster discuss a fan naming his daughter after Mookie Betts, if the Yankees are officially dead, the Mariners saving their season, the most dangerous wild card teams, the Rays’ mounting woes and the Dodgers looking like a ...
08.14.2023 Baseball is the Best Takeover Sarah Langs takes over the podcast with a special edition of the Numbers Game, sharing her top three ‘baseball is the best’ moments from the weekend. Next, Tim Kurkjian hops on discussing the young talent for the Orioles, the competitive ...

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Baseball Tonight with Buster Olney episodes:

Juan Soto is in New York

Not That Big of a Deal

Spitballin'

It Has to Be Mashed Potatoes

Shock Purpose

Calm Confidence Presented by Grainger

Jugular Runs

Disappointed Parent

Clown Car

"We're on TV"

Cheese Enchiladas

Home Makeover World Series

The Next Destination

Mumbles So Beautifully

JFK Would’ve Been Proud

If You Believe It, It Will Happen

Talk and Chat

112

Crispness

Dreary-Eyed and Bushy-Tailed

Attaboy

Standing on a Seat

Majestic Home Runs

Potentially Interpreted as Negative

Quantum Mechanics

Most Soaked

Thanks for Overreacting

Fruit Fly

Frenetic and Fast

Regular Season Sadness

Mr. Oriole

Polar Opposite of Deion

They’ve Been Freezed

Expansion?

Broken

One Foot in The Pool, One Foot Out

Not Much Danger With The Armadillo

Agrarian Cultures

Die on The Hill of WAR

Asteroids

Married in the Middle of the Series

The Curse of Busta

Not Talking to Us

Body Blows

Frozen Food Aisle

Passport Through Deadwood

Baseball Meets The County Fair

Light Switch, Paint Chip, Door Squeak

Francesca Mookie

Baseball is the Best Takeover

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