Baseball Tonight with Buster Olney

David Schoenfield joins Buster to discuss the scene in Los Angeles as the Astros played in front of Dodger fans for the first time since news of the sign-stealing scandal, whether the Mets or the Red Sox are in more trouble, the Braves hanging around in the NL East and Boston’s starting pitchers struggling. Then, Hembo stops by to talk about the Blue Jays, the Dodgers pulling off a coup to add Trea Turner, and Anthony Rizzo and Joey Gallo’s impact at the top of the Yankees lineup.

Kiley McDaniel joins Buster to discuss Kumar Rocker not being signed by the Mets and how the deck is heavily against young players in these situations, the quality of prospects the Cubs and Nationals received after big selloffs, and the state of the Padres farm system. Then, Sarah Langs stops by to talk about the Yankees still failing to gain any traction, the Giants seemingly in command of the NL West, the Phillies having some momentum and why the Cubs made the right move to offload their “sixth-year seniors.”

Tim Kurkjian joins Buster on a Baggage Claim Monday from the Tampa airport to discuss Fernando Tatis Jr.’s shoulder injury, who Buster likes in the NL MVP race, Tyler Glasnow being a candidate for Tommy John surgery, the Rays sweeping the Red Sox to takeover first place in the AL East, the Mets’ decision to not sign Kumar Rocker and Steve Cohen’s gross tweets about the situation. Plus, Nelson Cruz, Wander Franco and Alex Cora.

Buster Olney, David Schoenfield, and Sarah Langs talk about one of the craziest trade deadlines ever. They break down the winners and losers and go division by division talking about what teams made the best moves.

Jeff Passan joins Buster to discuss deals that are still on the table as the trade deadline approaches, including Max Scherzer looking to the West Coast, stipulations that could be involved with moving Scherzer, if the Cubs can offload its raft of players, why Anthony Rizzo makes too much sense for the Red Sox and the immense pressure the Mets are under to make a move and win the NL East. Then, Hembo stops by to talk about deals that have been made, including Joey Gallo joining the Yankees, the Marlins and A’s swapping Starling Marte for Jesus Luzardo and the Brewers moving for Eduardo Escobar. Later, Todd Radom has the Forgotten Franchise and the weekly quiz.

Karl Ravech joins Tim Kurkjian to discuss the Astros acquiring Kendall Graveman from the Mariners mid-series, the Yankees believing they’re good enough to make the playoffs, why the Nationals should at least listen to offers for Juan Soto as they declare themselves sellers, what confuses Karl about the trade deadline and why the Red Sox will make a big move.

Brad Doolittle joins David Schoenfield to discuss the Mariners playing above expectations, Eloy Jiménez returning for the White Sox, the A’s trading for Andrew Chafin from the Cubs, if the Yankees are realistically still in the playoff fight and the Brewers as a possible landing spot for Max Scherzer. Then, Sarah Langs stops by to talk more Mariners, why the Blue Jays can’t get on a roll, a Scherzer to the Giants hypothetical, the Mets needing to look toward postseason situations when making any moves and if the Phillies are the team to challenge the Mets for the division.

Tim Kurkjian joins Buster to discuss the Cleveland baseball franchise’s deciding on the Guardians for its new name, the Padres trading for Adam Frazier, what the Yankees should do at the trade deadline after a gut-wrenching weekend, why it’s time for the Nationals to trade Max Scherzer and the need for the Rockies need to move Trevor Story. Then, Jessica Mendoza calls in from the Olympics to talk about the vibe in Tokyo, USA facing Japan in softball for the gold medal and Japan’s love of baseball. Plus, we hear from Brandon Woodruff, Lance Lynn and Craig Counsel.

Karl Ravech joins Buster to discuss the NFL’s COVID-19 policy and how similar MLB’s policy may be in 2022, the Rays trading for Nelson Cruz, how the Cruz move will force Boston to make an addition, what should the Yankees be doing and Kenley Jansen blowing another save. Then, Todd Radom stops by to share this week’s Forgotten Franchise and administer the weekly quiz.

Sarah Langs joins Buster to discuss being a part of MLB’s first all-women broadcast team, Kenley Jansen getting booed after a blown save despite having a great year, the Dodgers-Giants race in the NL West and the interesting ties between the AL manager of the year frontrunners. Then, White Sox radio play-by-play announcer Len Kasper stops by to talk about how Tony La Russa is adapting to today’s game, Tim Anderson and José Abreu commanding the clubhouse, if he would start Lance Lynn or Carlos Rodón in the first game of a playoff series, and watching the Cubs flounder since winning a World Series.