Baseball Tonight with Buster Olney

Jeff Passan joins Buster to discuss the Cubs’ conundrum, pitchers already thinking of ways to avoid being punished in the impending foreign substance crackdown and the MLBPA’s response to the enforcement of the rules. Later, Sarah Langs stops by to talk about her NL MVP 10 weeks into the season, Jesse Winker, Shohei Ohtani stealing bases and why you should watch Tyler Glasnow tonight.

Tim Kurkjian joins Buster to discuss the details of MLB’s impending crackdown on foreign substances including when and how players will be checked, players turning in other players, the dossier being compiled for umpires, and the potential punishments. Plus, the guys get into Patrick Wisdom’s out of nowhere tear for the Cubs, the Yankees getting booed off the field, the Red Sox continuing to win and Tony La Russa passing John McGraw for second most wins by a manager.

Karl Ravech joins Buster to discuss MLB moving forward with its crackdown on foreign substances used by pitchers, the MLBPA and the league being in lockstep on the issue, the challenges facing enforcement and changing locker room cultures, the Yankees and Red Sox facing off for the first time this weekend, the seismic shifts in the NL Central, and the scrappy Royals. Then, Todd Radom has this week’s Forgotten Franchise and administers the quiz.

Alden Gonzalez joins Buster to discuss the foreign substance issue seemingly coming to a head, what a Diamondbacks sell-off looks like and why moving Ketel Marte is the barometer for how Arizona’s rebuild could proceed, and the lack of daylight between the Dodgers and Padres. Then, Sarah Langs stops by to discuss Lou Gehrig being robbed of the 1934 MVP, Dodgers’ fast start in the first inning against the Cardinals, Gerrit Cole and the Cubs’ turnaround.

Dave Schoenfield joins Buster to discuss Jack Flaherty’s injury and who the Cardinals might target to bolster its rotation, if the Yankees should move Gio Urshela to shortstop and Gleyber Torres to second base, Jared Kelenic struggling, the Fightin' Franconas’ consistency, and if the Brewers can generate more offense to support its starting pitching. Then, Jessica Mendoza stops by to talk about Lou Gehrig Day and her efforts in the fight against ALS, the Cubs’ strong month of May, and if the Giants will stick around. Later, Hembo on Cal Ripken Jr.’s reverence for Gehrig, Jesse Winker mashing and the Yankee outfield’s negative value.

Tim Kurkjian joins Buster to discuss things they've blindly run into à la Rob Refsnyder running into the wall while tracking a home run, the Yankees’ stinky offense, Jacob deGrom being spectacular again, Marcell Ozuna getting arrested for domestic violence and the proliferation of foreign substances being use by pitchers. Then, Sarah Langs stops by to talk about the percentage of division leaders on June 1 that go on to win the division, the home run leaderboard and deGrom doing things we’ve never seen before.

Karl Ravech joins Buster to discuss Alex Manoah’s dazzling debut for the Blue Jays, Noah Syndergaard’s path forward after being shutdown again and Joe Girardi overcomplicating things for himself. Then, Hembo stops by to talk about what MLB should do about pitchers using foreign substances, Jacob deGrom, what’s wrong with Francisco Lindor and Javier Báez’s wild baserunning. Later, Todd Radom has this week’s Forgotten Franchise and administers the quiz.

Chris Singleton joins Buster for a deep dive on the umpires forcing Giovanny Gallegos to change his cap after seeing a dark spot under the brim, Mike Shildt's postgame rant on how MLB enforces its foreign substance rule and if this is the start of a league-wide crackdown. Then, jeweler to baseball’s stars Jorge Rodriguez stops by to discuss how he started designing jewelry, creating a grill for his favorite player José Reyes, working with Fernando Tatis Jr. and getting to know him before he was a superstar, and Ronald Acuña Jr.’s quiet off-field personality. Later, Sarah Langs on Yasmani Grandal's weird season at the plate, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and the double double-header in New York.

MLB.com’s Mark Feinsand joins Jesse Rogers to discuss the decisions the Twins will make based on the next 10 days of play, why Oakland could be the perfect fit for Trevor Story, if Mike Rizzo of Jed Hoyer will be more popular at the trade deadline and protecting the health of hitters. Then, Joe West stops by after breaking the record for most games umped to talk about the tributes to him at last night’s game, embracing replay and a text from Kevin Costner. Later, White Sox GM Rick Hahn on his clubhouse rallying in the face of major injuries, Jose Abreu’s leadership, load management and sportsmanship.

Jessica Mendoza joins Buster to discuss Joe West preparing to break the record for most games umpired, Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s breakout and Yadier Molina’s offensive consistency. Then, Doug Glanville reflects on the one year anniversary of George Floyd’s murder, his essay “Just” and how baseball has changed since. Later, Sarah Langs on Jacob deGrom’s return, the Rays’ 7-run 11th inning and the youngsters leading the home run race.