Jorge Castillo and Buster Olney discuss what is going on with the Dodgers and Mark Walter, why Walter needs cash, the real reason the Dodgers are all-in on this season, how Shohei Ohtani should leverage the situation, Yankees pitcher Max Fried heading to the IL, if Aaron Judge can be Aaron Judge in October, and Mets owner Steve Cohen speaking to the media about a disastrous season. Then, Hembo stops by to talk about whether an American League team with a sub-.500 record will make the postseason, how to improve an already very good challenge system in MLB, nobody watching Orioles slugger Pete Alonso mash, Braves ace Chris Sale entering a new stratosphere, how Pete Crow-Armstrong’s season is even better than Hembo realized, and why every dynasty needs a Max Muncy. Then, Sarah Langs plays The Numbers Game. Later, Buster answers your questions during Bleacher Tweets.

0:00 Welcome

3:00 Jorge Castillo joins

3:38 What’s going on with Mark Walter and the Dodgers

5:35 Dodgers all-in because of overall uncertainty?

8:26 Dodgers’ off-field advantages could be trimmed

10:38 Shohei Ohtani should use this as leverage

14:27 Yankees Max Fried to the IL

16:06 Will Aaron Judge be ready for October?

18:45 Mets owner Steve Cohen speaks on rough season

20:30 Cohen says he’s committed to GM

23:38 Hembo joins

23:54 Will a sub-.500 AL team make the postseason?

27:57 Orioles Pete Alonso home run ruled foul

30:01 Challenge system works, how to make it better

34:56 Alonso is hitting, no one cares

37:55 Braves Chris Sale entering a new stratosphere

41:26 Pete Crow-Armstrong’s crazy play at Wrigley

44:34 Max Muncy enhancing his Dodgers legend

49:28 George Lombard Jr. is a top-6 shortstop already

50:08 Sarah Langs plays The Numbers Game

51:20 Bleacher Tweets

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Jesse Rogers and Buster Olney discuss Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson’s oblique injury, how the Cubs are built on defense, the Brewers making a statement, what’s wrong with Pittsburgh Pirates ace Paul Skenes, Kyle Tucker’s ugly season continuing, and how the Mark Walter situation potentially lead to Shohei Ohtani opting out of his contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers. Then, Eduardo Pérez talks about how the St. Louis Cardinals are headed in the right direction, how the labor situation plays into the Seattle Mariners’ decision on promoting Kade Anderson, and why the San Diego Padres are more dangerous than you think. Later, Buster answers your questions during Bleacher Tweets.

0:00 WELCOME

0:46 TOP OF THE FIRST

03:55 JESSE ROGERS JOINS THE SHOW

04:15 DANSBY SWANSON TO THE IL WITH OBLIQUE INJURY

06:11 CUBS IDENTITY BUILT AROUND DEFENSE

09:00 PIRATES RESTING ACE PAUL SKENES

11:16 BREWERS MAKE STATEMENT VS. DODGERS IN LA

14:58 DODGERS SLIDING: CAN THEY TURN IT ON IN OCTOBER?

16:26 SHOHEI OHTANI RAMPING UP THROWING BULLPEN SESSIONS

19:18 KYLE TUCKER GETS BOOED AT HOME

24:10 WILL MARK WALTER REMAIN AS PRINCIPAL DODGERS OWNER?

28:25 EDUARDO PÉREZ JOINS

29:37 EDUARDO HAS A SPECIAL TALENT

32:17 CARDINALS ARE HEADED IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION

37:38 HOW BIG OF A DEAL IS DANSBY SWANSON’S INJURY?

39:33 MARINERS WEIGHING THE DECISION TO PROMOTE KADE ANDERSON

43:55 THE PADRES ARE MORE DANGEROUS THAN YOU THINK

46:33 BLEACHER TWEETS

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Welcome back to the Baseball Tonight podcast with Buster Olney. On today's show, Buster is joined by Tim Kurkjian to discuss Joshua Baez's epic debut performance for the Cardinals. Jacob Misorowski going toe to toe with the World Series favorites, and why the Cubs' defense might be the best we've ever seen. We'll also discuss what Shohei Ohtani might do with the unique opt-out clause he has in his contract, and if the Dodgers should be worried. All this, plus Buster answers your questions in the latest edition of Bleacher Tweets.

00:00 Open, Sunday recap

3:00 Tim Kurkjian joins the show

6:00 Joshua Baez has an epic debut for the Cardinals

9:48 Jacob Misiorowski goes off against the Dodgers

13:25 Should the Dodgers keep Edwin Diaz as their closer?

15:05 How good is the Cubs' defense?

19:02 Should the Mariners promote Kade Anderson now?

22:47 Will Shohei Ohtani opt-out of his contract?

28:12 Bleacher Tweets; Francisco Lindor, Mariners

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Buster Olney recaps the nostalgic Field of Dreams game and another blown save for Edwin Diaz. Jake Peavy then joins to discuss how the Brewers should approach Jacob Misiorowski's workload down the stretch, Paul Skenes' slump, how the Dodgers should line up their postseason rotation, the Tigers sudden surge into playoff contention, and why the Padres are the Dodgers biggest threat.

Then Hembo hops on to also discuss Will Smith's importance to the Dodgers, why the Yankees haven't had someone like George Lombard since the 1970s, Skenes' struggles, and Julio Rodriguez's down year.

Plus Sarah Langs and Bleacher Tweets!

0:00 Welcome

0:55 Field of Dreams Game

2:33 Another blown save for Edwin Diaz

3:53 Jake Peavy joins

5:17 Brewers management of Jacob Misiorowski

7:00 Paul Skenes' slump

10:17 Dodgers postseason rotation outlook

12:43 Max Scherzer catching Verlander in career Ks

14:12 Tigers playoff chances after dealing Skubal and Mize

18:30 Biggest threats to Dodgers

22:09 Hembo joins, Buster's questionable dance moves

26:58 Will Smith's importance to the Dodgers

29:40 George Lombard Jr.s' impressive first week with the Yankees

33:44 Paul Skenes' struggles

37:27 Positional evaluation

41:47 Julio Rodriguez's slump

45:39 Sarah Langs plays the numbers game

47:03 Bleacher Tweets: Mariners, Alfonso Soriano

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Jorge Castillo and Buster Olney discuss George Lombard Jr. immediately making his mark offensively and defensively for the New York Yankees, if the Yankees are the best team in the American League when Aaron Judge, Giancarlo Stanton and Cody Bellinger return, why the Tampa Bay Rays remain underrated, how Freddy Peralta hashed things out between Francisco Lindor and Juan Soto, and why the Mets put out feelers on Lindor at the trade deadline. Then, Karl Ravech returns to the pod to talk about the mystery of the Seattle Mariners, his top three teams in MLB, Buster’s interesting arm comparison for Lombard Jr., and Alex Cora finding peace after Boston.

0:00 Welcome

0:42 Jorge Castillo

1:30 Yankees George Lombard Jr. makes immediate impact

4:34 Lombard Jr. makes Yankees strong up the middle

7:55 Still waiting on Aaron Judge’s return

9:50 Higher ceiling: Yankees or Rays?

11:19 Juan Soto and Francisco Lindor’s frosty relationship

16:03 Did the Mets try to trade Lindor?

18:13 Karl Ravech

18:23 Mariners remain a mystery

21:48 Ravy’s top-3 teams in baseball

22:42 Are the Yankees a sleeping giant?

25:25 Buster compare Lombard Jr. to Dan Marino

29:33 Lombard Jr. could be a superstar

31:49 Alex Cora on life after the Red Sox

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21-year MLB veteran Rich Hill joins Buster Olney to discuss not closing the door on a potential comeback, the roaring-hot Boston Red Sox, the difference veteran pitching is making in Boston, how the Red Sox have changed their offensive approach, and Caleb Durbin’s bat matching his glove. Then, they talk about the Dodgers snapping their seven-game losing streak, questions about Los Angeles’ catchers and bullpen, Shohei Ohtani, and how adding Chase Utley to the front office is making the team even better. Later, Buster answers your questions during Bleacher Tweets.

0:00 Welcome

3:05 Rich Hill joins

3:52 Potential comeback?

5:31 Red Sox turnaround the greatest ever?

6:51 How Boston righted its offense

8:52 Veteran pitching makes a huge difference

10:42 Caleb Durbin’s bat matching his glove

13:39 Dodgers snap seven-game losing streak

16:16 Biggest questions facing Dodgers

19:48 Shohei Ohtani playing catch

21:30 Dodger front office additions improving team

28:24 Bleacher Tweets

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Tarik Skubal made his first Dodgers start, a loss to the Cubs. Jesse Rogers joins to give his first impressions while also breaking down the White Sox moves at the deadline, Boston's insane win-streak, and George Lombard's impressive debut with the Yankees.

Hembo then hops on to give his top teams the Dodgers should be most afraid of. He also tells us why the Padres Big 3 are suddenly clicking, gives perspective on Luis Arraez's impact this season, and how Jeremy Pena is keeping the Astros afloat.

We finish with Sarah Langs and a special Orioles-themed Bleacher Tweets.

0:00 Welcome

0:24 Red Sox-White Sox wild game

1:59 Cubs walk-off in extras

3:15 Tarik Skubal's first Dodgers start

8:09 Dodgers more beatable than last year?

9:18 Phillies are Dodgers biggest threat

10:39 Pete Crow-Armstrong is NL MVP favorite

11:50 White Sox Trade Deadline moves

13:10 The key to the Red Sox winning streak

18:06 George Lombard Jr.'s impressive Yankees debut

21:11 Top threats to the Dodgers with Hembo

27:06 Why the Dodgers are still the favorites to win it all

30:09 The Padres Big 3 are finally hitting

33:47 Luis Arraez has returned to All-Star form

38:59 Jeremy Pena has the Astros atop the AL West

41:39 Sarah Langs plays the numbers game

43:01 Bleacher Tweets - Orioles edition

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Buster Olney, Jeff Passan and Tim Kurkjian react to the 2026 MLB Trade Deadline, grading all 30 teams’ moves at the deadline. It’s a baseball extravaganza crossover event with The Baseball Tonight Podcast and Sources Tell Jeff Passan. The guys discuss Tarik Skubal to the Los Angeles Dodgers, Adley Rutschman to the Boston Red Sox, Freddy Peralta to the Tampa Bay Rays, Luis Arraez to the Philadelphia Phillies, Luis Garcia Jr. to the New York Yankees and more. Plus, Alden Gonzalez, Jorge Castillo, Jesse Rogers and Kiley McDaniel join to deliver their grades. Later, Chicago Cubs GM Jed Hoyer stops by to talk about his team’s strategy at the deadline.

0:00 Welcome

2:29 Dodgers acquire Tarik Skubal

4:50 Red Sox acquire Adley Rutschman

7:16 Los Angeles Dodgers

9:44 Los Angeles Angels

12:28 Arizona Diamondbacks

15:27 San Diego Padres

16:55 Colorado Rockies

17:24 San Francisco Giants

17:45 Seattle Mariners

19:31 Texas Rangers

23:37 Sacramento Athletics

24:42 Chicago Cubs

26:30 Milwaukee Brewers

28:18 St. Louis Cardinals

29:45 Pittsburgh Pirates

31:18 Chicago Cubs GM Jed Hoyer

38:10 Cincinnati Reds

40:23 Cleveland Guardians

44:20 Chicago White Sox

46:58 New York Yankees

48:30 New York Mets

50:46 Minnesota Twins

52:24 Kansas City Royals

52:52 Detroit Tigers

54:25 Houston Astros

56:42 Philadelphia Phillies

58:01 Miami Marlins

58:34 Washington Nationals

59:22 Atlanta Braves

1:00:14 Boston Red Sox

1:02:15 Baltimore Orioles

1:03:55 Tampa Bay Rays

1:05:57 Toronto Blue Jays

1:06:34 Big-time prospects on the move

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David Schoenfield and Buster discuss the Detroit Tigers trading Tarik Skubal to the Los Angeles Dodgers. Is this move really bad for baseball? Or is this about a team looking for immortality? Plus, the Tampa Bay Rays solidify their rotation by trading for Freddy Peralta from the New York Mets. The New York Yankees get a bat, securing Luis García Jr. from the Washington Nationals. The White Sox make a move for Luis Castillo in their bid to win the AL Central. And which team does Buster owe an apology?

0:00 Welcome

0:10 David Schoenfield joins

0:46 Los Angeles Dodgers land Tarik Skubal

10:41 Freddy Peralta to the Rays

12:15 Luis García Jr. to the Yankees

14:58 Luis Castillo to the White Sox

16:38 Buster apologies to the Astros

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Alden Gonzalez joins Buster Olney to discuss Hunter Greene’s name being floated on the trade market, the abundance of starting pitching available, the real reason the Los Angeles Dodgers would want Tarik Skubal, why MLB would love Skubal on the Dodgers, the Angels finally realizing they’re not close, and the Washington Nationals looking to extend Foster Griffin. Then, the voice of the New York Yankees Michael Kay stops by to discuss stirring his tea with the arm of his glasses, his food peculiarities, Yankees’ triage trade deadline strategy, the need for a right-handed catcher and a swing-and-miss reliever, why New York would be loathe to trade top prospect George Lombard Jr., and the Yankees’ rotation mowing down opposing hitters. Next, Sarah Langs plays The Numbers Game. Later, Buster answers your questions during Bleacher Tweets.

0:00 Welcome

3:54 Alden Gonzalez joins the show

4:32 Reds Hunter Green on trade block

9:07 Starting pitching will be an available 

10:20 All eyes are on Tarik Skubal

19:00 MLB secretly rooting for Skubal to the Dodgers

21:48 Foster Griffin talking contract extension with Nationals

23:22 Angels listening on players more this year

26:40 Michael Kay joins the show

27:13 Michael used the arm of his glasses to stir his tea

29:06 Michael’s terrible eating habits

30:56 Where are the best chicken tenders?

31:29 How the Yankees should approach the deadline?

34:42 Don’t trade George Lombard Jr.

36:05 Yankees can make the World Series right now

39:00 Rating Michael Kay’s weirdness

40:10 Sarah Langs plays The Numbers Game

41:17 Bleacher Tweets

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