Baseball Tonight with Buster Olney

Jessica Mendoza joins Buster to discuss cleaning softball gear out of her parents’ house, a 22-pitch at bat, Joe Maddon letting Shohei Otani be himself and the Crush Quotient. Then, Buster goes Rapid Fire with Mike Trout on chasing .300, video games and playing golf. Later, AM 570 LA Sports’ David Vassegh stops by to preview the 2021 Dodgers.

Karl Ravech joins Buster for a deep dive on the experimental rules announced for minor league play, what’s a big deal and what isn’t, spikes in the dirt, testing the automated strike zone, and the overall goal of shortening games. Then, Kiley McDaniel hops on to talk about if Kevin Mathers’ comments on service time manipulation will change anything in 2021, when we’ll see Wander Franco and Andrew Vaughn, and his top MLB Draft prospects. Later, AT&T SportsNet Rocky Mountain’s Jenny Cavnar stops by to preview the 2021 Rockies.

Jeff Passan joins Buster to discuss the Rangers’ peculiar plan for fans in the stands on Opening Day, the Mets practicing a World Series-winning celebration, Juan Soto’s swing and the fragility of the Yankees’ bullpen. Then, Sarah Langs plays The Numbers Game with notes on the exciting 22-year-olds in the game, Giancarlo Stanton’s exit velocity and Joey Gallo’s new bat. Later, FOX Sports Arizona’s Steve Berthiaume stops by to preview the 2021 Diamondbacks.

David Schoenfield joins Buster to discuss the new baseball and if it will lead to a decrease in offense, Pete Alonso looking poised for a bounce back year, David Price pitching in whatever role is needed, and ranking the strength of each position. Then, Hembo talks about the three pitchers who stand to benefit the most from the new baseballs and he makes three bold predictions. Later, broadcaster Duane Kuiper stops by for some farm talk and to preview the 2021 Giants.

Jessica Mendoza joins Buster to discuss Marlins GM Kim Ng’s impact on baseball, Francisco Lindor’s leverage in contract talks, Corey Seager or Cody Bellinger, and José Iglesias bringing a needed edge to the Angels. Then, Sarah Langs plays The Numbers Game with notes on Jacob deGrom’s velocity, Shohei Otani’s pitching debut and Tim Anderson. Later, Fox Sports San Diego’s Tony Gwynn Jr. stops by to preview the 2021 Padres.

Tim Kurkjian joins Buster to discuss his thoughts Harry and Meghan’s interview with Oprah, Franmil Reyes and Jose Ramirez breaking COVID-19 protocol, injuries he’s worried about, Gary Sanchez’s teammates talking him up and Trevor Bauer pitching with one eye closed. Then, Kurkjian goes rapid fire with Clayton Kershaw on his drawing skills, NL West rivalries, his spin rate and building the perfect Dodgers pitcher. Later, MLB.com's Jason Beck stops by to preview the 2021 Detroit Tigers.

Karl Ravech joins Buster to discuss Juan Soto’s maturity, Francisco Lindor coaching up his teammates, Rio Gomez pushing for the big leagues, Pete Alonso looking sharp and the Astros possibly losing Framber Valdez for an extended period. Then, Buster goes rapid fire with Bryce Harper on learning to be a dad during baseball’s shutdown, the importance of re-signing J.T. Realmuto and what has to happen for the Phillies to win the NL East. Later, Minnesota’s radio play-by-play voice Cory Provus stops by to preview the 2021 Twins.

Jesse Rogers joins Buster to discuss Jackie Bradley Jr. signing with the Brewers, Milwaukee doing good work on a smaller payroll, why the Cubs should be sellers even if they’re in the mix, Dave Dombrowski changing the Phillies’ culture and expanded playoffs being declared dead (for now). Then, Sarah Langs plays The Numbers Game with notes on Ronald Acuna Jr.’s projected home runs, Framber Valdez’s injury and the Nationals’ new-look offense. Finally, The Kansas City Star's Lynn Worthy on the 2021 Kansas City Royals.

David Schoenfield joins Buster to discuss if Andrew Vaughn could make the White Sox’s Opening Day roster, the best athletes in baseball history and more allegations facing Mickey Callaway. Then, Hembo tops by to talk about Cody Bellinger’s NL MVP odds, the Rays’ AL East odds and Jared Kelenic’s ROY odds. Finally, Len Kasper on the 2021 White Sox.

Jessica Mendoza joins Buster to discuss how the lack of routine hurt players last season, if the Cubs could be sellers at the trade deadline and her feature on Trevor Bauer’s agent Rachel Luba. Then, Sarah Langs plays The Numbers Game with notes on the last Yankees pitcher to lead the league in strikeouts, Zack Greinke joining the 10/10 club as a pitcher and Shane Bieber. Finally, Mandy Bell stops by to talk about the 2021 Cleveland Indians.