Baseball Tonight with Buster Olney

Tim Kurkjian joins Buster to discuss the strange strike zone in the Sunday Night Baseball game between the Cardinals and Cubs, Adam Wainwright’s career renaissance, the epidemic of strikeouts across the league, CC Sabathia going off on Tony La Russa, and the Padres and Dodgers righting their respective ships. Plus, Buster’s full interview with Nolan Arenado for Sunday Night Baseball.

Dan Shulman joins Buster to discuss the conventional wisdom surrounding Shohei Ohtani as the early AL MVP favorite, the Blue Jays seriously contenting in the AL East, pitchers dominating the game, if the Dodgers are still the clear favorites in the NL West and if the Old School is fading in baseball. Then, Todd Radom stops by to talk about the Indianapolis Hoosiers for his Forgotten Franchise and to administer the weekly quiz.

Joon Lee joins Buster to discuss yet another no-hitter, if no-hitters are truly losing their luster, Corey Kluber performing as the Yankees had hoped and the four-team battle in the AL East. Then, Sarah Langs stops by to talk about Clayton Kershaw saying the flood of no-hitters is bad for the game, numbers on the no-nos this season and her anxiety over Shohei Ohtani’s drop in velocity.

Karl Ravech joins Buster to discuss Tony La Russa throwing Yermín Mercedes under the bus for swinging on a 3-0 count, Mike Trout’s injury and Detroit’s Spencer Turnbull throwing a no-hitter. Then, Hembo stops by to talk about carrying the torch for the Old School, the tidal wave of no-hitters, and the dust-up between Joe Girardi and Jean Segura.

Jessica Mendoza joins Buster to discuss Kevin Pillar getting his in the face by a pitch, theories on why HBPs are on pace for a modern record, the rat race in the NL East and the Rangers will snag a big shortstop in the offseason. Then, Sarah Langs stop by to talk about Shohei Ohtani currently being the best player in baseball, other athletes hyping Ohtani and the White Sox appearing to be the class of the AL Central.

Buster joins Tim Kurkjian from the Atlanta airport to discuss Jean Segura and Joe Girardi arguing in the dugout, the Dodgers’ depth being compromised and the team signing Albert Pujols, Jarred Kelenic homering in his Mariners debut, another instant league replay debacle this time involving the White Sox and the Royals, and Shohei Ohtani stunning the Red Sox in the 9th inning.

Buster Olney looks back at Thursday night's action before chatting with ESPN's Jessica Mendoza about Tim Tebow, Jarred Kelenic's debut, Ronald Acuna Jr's style of play and much more. Then, White Sox Pitcher Lance Lynn joins the podcast to discuss launch angle, the importance of starting pitchers and a whole lot more. And, Todd Radom is back for some baseball history and trivia.

Buster Olney looks back at last night's action before talking with Jeff Passan about the White Sox taking off, Kevin Mather's zoom comments, the upcoming doc on Drew Robinson and what's next for Oakland. Plus, Sarah Langs is back for another Numbers Game and #bleachertweets questions from listeners.

Karl Ravech joins Buster to discuss several Padres players and Yankees third base coach Phil Nevin testing positive for COVID-19, Shohei Ohtani appearing to have figured it out, the state of the AL West, Luke Voit’s return and MLB instructing the Athletics to start looking for a new home. Then, Hembo stops by to talk about Madison Bumgarner putting together a comeback season, the difficulty of hitting Ohtani with two strikes and the emergence of Jared Walsh.

David Schoenfield pinch hits and joins Buster to discuss where the Rockies could trade Trevor Story, the incomplete picture surrounding Jacob deGrom’s injury, Todd Fraizer being designated for assignment, Jordan Zimmermann hanging it up, and if no-hitters are losing their luster. Then, Sarah Langs stops by to talk about the Mariners promoting Jared Kelenic, Shohei Ohtani’s home run and strikeout numbers, and Giancarlo Stanton’s best 15-game stretch as a Yankee.