Baseball Tonight with Buster Olney

Karl Ravech joins Tim Kurkjian to discuss the remarkable four-game series between the Dodgers and Padres, the Padres’ comeback on Sunday Night Baseball, Fernando Tatis Jr. going off, the playful back-and-forth between Tatis and Trevor Bauer, and Madison Bumgarner throwing a 7-inning no-hitter. Plus, Buster's full conversation with Manny Machado from Sunday Night Baseball.

Karl Ravech joins Buster to discuss Pete Alonso committing to the home run derby, players realizing they have a product to sell, the surprising starts from the Royals and Reds, and if the Padres can survive the Dodgers’ rotation this weekend. Then, Dodgers pitcher Dustin May stops by to talk about cracking 100 mph for the first time in the playoffs, what he’s learned from Clayton Kershaw and Walker Buehler, utilizing his emotions on the mound, competition among the team’s pitchers and what motivates Los Angeles to repeat. Later, Todd Radom with the Forgotten Franchise and this week’s quiz.

Alden Gonzalez joins Buster to discuss Chapter Two of Dodgers-Padres, Dinelson Lamet’s forearm tightness, what’s motivating the Dodgers, how Fernando Tatis Jr.’s injury is progressing and the wild ending to A’s-Twins notching Oakland’s 11th straight win. Then, Sarah Langs stops by with notes on Nelson Cruz’s multi-homer gamers after turning 40, the A’s wild start, and Byron Buxton leading the way on power and speed stats.

David Schoenfield joins Buster to discuss Corbin Burnes still not having walked anyone this season, Julio Urías’ brilliant performance, if Buster Posey a Hall of Famer, the league and players union meeting for the first time and if Oakland is the best team in the AL. Then, Hembo stops by to talk about the Yankees’ flimsy rotation and over-reliance on home runs, the young starters on Oakland taking an old school approach, and how many wins Mike Greenberg would cost the Dodgers if forced to play him every day.

Jessica Mendoza joins Buster to discuss throwing out the first pitch at Mariners-Dodgers, Mookie Betts’ scary moment, Ronald Acuña Jr.’s “mild” abdominal strain, Jed Lowrie tearing it up and the Cubs’ struggles against fastballs. Then, Sarah Langs stops by to talk about the last time the Yankees fired a manager mid-season, Shane Bieber’s 48 strikeouts and Corbin Burnes. Later, Marly Rivera on the Yankees’ struggles and Brian Cashman’s press conference.

Tim Kurkjian joins Buster to discuss Dodgers-Padres living up to the hype, San Diego looking like the second best team in the league, what to make of Fernando Tatis Jr. playing through an injury, Ronald Acuña Jr.’s abdominal strain, Sean Kazmar Jr. returning to the majors after 13 years in the minors andJavier Báez reportedly turning down a big contract before the 2020 season. Then, you’ll hear from Acuña and Ozzie Albies, David Ross, and Brian Snitker.

Karl Ravech joins Buster to discuss Fernando Tatis Jr. possibly returning against the Dodgers, Ronald Acuña Jr. continuing to dazzle, Vlad Guerrero Jr. putting in the work, animosity between the Yankees and Rays, and the lack of transparency with instant replay. Then, president of the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum Bob Kendrick stops by to share his favorite Jackie Robinson stories. And later, Todd Radom has this week’s Forgotten Franchise and administers the quiz.

Sarah Langs joins Buster to discuss Carlos Rodón’s no-hitter, Zach Collins only catching 15 MLB games before Rodón’s no-no, the Red Sox’s 8-game winning streak, Corbin Burns, the Braves sliding and why the Atlantic League’s latest rule tinkering is a waste of time. Then, “42” writer and director Brian Helgeland stops by on Jackie Robinson Day to talk with Buster about how he got involved with the project, meeting Rachel Robinson, what made Chadwick Boseman perfect to play Jackie, filming difficult scenes, his conversations with Ralph Branca, and Rachel’s reaction to the movie.

David Schoenfield joins Buster to discuss the Dodgers’ early season dominance and the team’s similarities to the 2001 Mariners, if we’ve already seen the best pitching matchup of the year with Shane Bieber and Lucas Giolito, and a game called “Face Value.” Then, Hembo stops by to talk about how he is officially worried about Javier Baez and Gleyber Torres, and why he thinks Byron Buxton might be the most important player in baseball.

Jessica Mendoza joins Buster to discuss Kevin Gausman putting it together with the Giants, how Aaron Hicks sitting out following the police shooting in Minnesota marks a shift in baseball’s culture, the benefits of MLB admitting it gets calls wrong, Tyler Glasnow putting it all together, Wil Myers’ start in Atlanta, Mike Trout’s consistency and the Cubs’ offense. Then, Sarah Langs talks about “The Ronald Acuña Jr. Show,” Glasnow’s induced swings and misses, and Shohei Ohtani’s serious exit velocity.