Baseball Tonight with Buster Olney

Buster opens the show talking about big stars going yard Tuesday night, injury updates across the league, and if Damian Lillard will be at Brewers games next year. Then, David Schoenfield joins to talk about Chris Sale's return, the deadline, and an update on baseball in Oakland. Later, Hembo discusses the best managers in baseball and what teams need to start making moves. Plus, a SportsCenter feature about the all-women broadcast team during last night's Orioles vs. Rays game.

Buster Olney is joined by Deesha Thosar to talk all things Mets including Steven Cohen's tweet, the level of concern around Jacob deGrom, Luis Rojas and potential players they might make a move for. Then, Sarah Langs plays The Numbers Game to break down a night full of home runs. Later, Alden González discusses the future of the A's in Oakland and Trevor Bauer in Los Angeles.

Tim Kurkjian joins Buster to discuss being nominated for the Baseball Hall of Fame’s writer’s award, the Mets’ rough weekend, nearly every team in the NL East looking to add at the trade deadline, the Red Sox swooning a bit, the Yankees showing a pulse, if the league should ban fans from throwing balls back onto the field and if sticky stuff making a comeback. Later, Buster talks to Xander Bogaerts and Aaron Judge.

Buster opens the show recounting the scene at Yankee Stadium yesterday as the game against the Red Sox was canceled due to a COVID-19 concerns among the Yankees. Then, Hembo discusses coronavirus concerns after players gathered in Denver, the pressure Brian Cashman is under as the trade deadline approaches, Atlanta trading for Joc Pederson and second half over/unders. Later, Doug Glanville stops by to talk about Shohei Ohtani and the culture of nonverbal communication in baseball, the first domino of a Cubs selloff falling and if the Cubs could’ve done more to sustain success after winning a World Series.

Jeff Passan joins Buster to discuss being in the room as Tim Kurkjian's nomination for the Baseball Hall of Fame's writer's award was announced, players actually enjoying 7-inning doubleheaders, why he doesn't think any games will be missed next season with CBA negotiations, which teams will be aggressive at the trade deadline and the latest on Trevor Bauer. Then, Sarah Langs plays The Numbers Game with notes on Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Jacob deGrom and the Giants. Later, Todd Radom talks about the Kansas City Monarchs for this week's Forgotten Franchise and administers the quiz.

David Schoenfield joins Buster to discuss an awkward moment Buster had in the dugout with Aaron Judge, why Tim Kurkjian is a national treasure, the young talent shining through in the All-Star Game, the players being mic’d up, Shohei Ohtani having fun all weekend, players and team staff voicing their displeasure that so many players no-showed the game, and Rob Manfred saying new rules will be ditched next season.

Karl Ravech and Buster discuss Pete Alonso winning his second Home Run Derby, his stress-free demeanor, who could unseat him next year, players sticking around to watch Shohei Ohtani, the Ohtani-Juan Soto matchup in the first round, the joy of Trey Mancini and Karl’s excitement to see Fernando Tatis Jr. in the All-Star Game. Then, Sarah Langs stops by to play The Numbers Game with a load of Derby notes.

Tim Kurkjian joins Buster to discuss calling the Celebrity Softball Game with his son Jeff, the TikTok dance he learned, why he’s picking Shohei Ohtani to win the Home Run Derby, Buster picking Pete Alonso to win it, Ronald Acuña Jr. tearing his ACL, the back-and-forth between Aaron Judge and Jose Altuve, the Reds’ push for the NL Central, and Kumar Rocker possibly pitching for the Mets in September. Then, Buster talks to Pete Alonso about the Derby.

Karl Ravech joins Buster to discuss Padres relief pitcher Daniel Camarena’s grand slam, why he’s most excited about a potential Shohei Ohtani-Joey Gallo matchup in the Home Run Derby, José Altuve and Carlos Correa bailing on the All-Star Game, and why Javier Báez would be a great addition to the Mets. Then, Buster talks to Trey Mancini ahead of the Home Run Derby. Later, Todd Radom stops by with the Forgotten Franchise and the weekly quiz.

Sarah Langs joins Buster to discuss Jacob deGrom backing out of the All-Star Game, Shohei Ohtani never taking batting practice, division leaders separating themselves and if the Dodgers need to add starting pitching. Then, Jesse Rogers stops by to talk about potential deals the Cubs could make including Joc Pederson to the White Sox and Anthony Rizzo to the Brewers, and the Dodgers pulling all Trevor Bauer-related merch.