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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Hembo and Buster discuss the latest on Tarik Skubal and Mason Miller ahead of the MLB trade deadline. Plus, what in the world should the Mariners do at the trade deadline? Then, they discuss the Nationals’ lineup historic turnaround, how Yordan Álvarez is practically perfect in every way, the Blue Jays lineup falling off a cliff, and Pete Crow-Armstrong flipping a swing-decision switch few players ever have. Then, Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo stops by to talk about the Snakes’ sneaky turnaround. Later, Buster answers your questions during Bleacher Tweets.

0:00 Welcome

3:20 Hembo joins

4:52 Latest on Tairk Skubal

9:31 Latest on Mason Miller

14:05 Will the Mariners make a move at the deadline

17:47 Nationals’ lineup historic turnaround

20:36 Blue Jays offense falling off a cliff

22:22 Pete Crow-Armstrong making better swing decisions

26:48 Yordan Álvarez is perfect

30:55 Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo joins

42:58 Bleacher Tweets

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Eric Hosmer and Buster Olney discuss how Hos has been through every trade deadline experience imaginable during his MLB career. Then, they talk about another electric afternoon from Brewers pitcher Jacob Misiorowski, Salvador Perez breaking George Brett’s home run record for the Kansas City Royals, the Red Sox and Nationals making the first big trade of the season, Yankees outfielder Cody Bellinger hitting the IL, and the Baseball Hall of Fame class of 2026 featuring Andruw Jones, Carlos Beltran and Jeff Kent. Later, Buster answers your questions during Bleacher Tweets.

0:00 Welcome

3:18 Eric Hosmer joins

3:41 Hosmer’s been through it all at the deadline

9:50 Another Jacob Misiorowski marvel

11:35 Salvador Perez is the HR king in Kansas City

14:01 First big trade of deadline season

16:17 Yankees Cody Bellinger to the IL

20:15 Andruw Jones, Carlos Beltran, Jeff Kent inducted into the HOF

23:09 Bleacher Tweets

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Milwaukee Brewers manager Pat Murphy joins Buster to discuss the magic of Jacob Misiorowksi, World Series aspirations, and what the team is looking for at the traded deadline. Then, Jorge Castillo stops by to talk about the drama with MLB changing pitch clock rules for batters this week because of José Caballero, if Tarik Skubal will stay or go in Detroit and Buster’s latest intel on Padres’ closer Mason Miller. Plus, the guys decide on the perfect traded deadline fits for the Braves, Phillies, Cubs, Mariners, Red Sox, Dodgers and Yankees. Next, Sarah Langs plays The Numbers Game. Later, Buster answers your questions during Bleacher Tweets.

0:00 Welcome

2:19 Brewers manager Pat Murphy joins

2:35 Jacob Misiorowski’s mindset

4:52 Misiorowski added 30 lbs in the offseason

6:18 Monitoring Misiorowski’s pitch count

7:46 Brewers goal is to win a World Series

10:20 Pat Murphy: “We have to overachieve”

12:16 Brewers looking toward the trade deadline

15:05 Jorge Castillo joins

16:03 MLB changes a rule because of Yankees’ José Caballero

23:26 Clock is ticking on Tigers and Tarik Skubal

29:58 Buster hearing Padres’ Mason Miller will be traded

35:28 Perfect Trade Deadline Fits for…

35:28 Atlanta Braves

36:48 Philadelphia Phillies

37:52 Chicago Cubs

38:39 Seattle Mariners

39:37 Boston Red Sox

41:02 Los Angeles Dodgers

45:29 New York Yankees

47:02 Sarah Langs plays The Numbers Game

49:28 Bleacher Tweets

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David Schoenfield joins Buster Olney to discuss the Dodgers beating the Phillies on an unusual double play, the ideal landing spot for Mason Miller, the Tigers’ Tarik Skubal decision coming due, why it’s officially time for the Blue Jays (and the Astros) to sell, and if Pete Crow-Armstrong is gaining ground on Shohei Ohtani for NL MVP. Then, Hembo stops by to talk about the glut in the American League, the Dodgers looking locked in, a future MVP in the National League, the Red Sox getting power from third, if the White Sox can dream of a World Series, and a player in the NL West who could use a little love. Later, Buster answers your questions during Bleacher Tweets.

0:00 Welcome

2:28 David Schoenfield joins

3:58 Dodgers win on 5-4-6-2 double play

6:22 Mason Miller to the Yankees? Or Mariners?

10:45 Tigers’ decision on Tarik Skubal coming soon

16:07 Time for the Blue Jays to sell

20:00 Red Sox dramatic turnaround

22:53 Shohei Ohtani vs. Pete Crow Armstrong for NL MVP

28:52 Hembo joins

29:07 The glut in the American League

33:25 Dodgers are locked in

38:43 Nationals James Wood on the rise

40:43 Red Sox Caleb Durbin turning the corner

43:44 White Sox Colson Montgomery’s power

45:20 White Sox dreaming of a World Series

46:36 Rockies Hunter Goodman

49:22 Bleacher Tweets

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Jesse Rogers joins Buster Olney to discuss Boston's incredible 13-game win streak, turning them from sellers to buyers at the trade deadline. They also discuss why Shohei Ohtani's knee injury opens the door for Pete Crow-Armstrong to contend for the NL MVP race. Jesse takes us inside the White Sox war room with exclusive access as they made the No. 1 pick in the MLB Draft last week, and the reflect on the importance of Jorge Castillo's ESPN.com article about the lack of Latino representation in the MLBPA.

0:00 Top of the First

2:50 Welcome Jesse Rogers

4:30 Inside the White Sox war room making No. 1 pick

9:04 Lack of Latino representation in MLBPA

12:33 Red Sox 13-game winning streak

15:10 Ohtani's knee injury, PCA MVP?

16:52 What will the Tigers do with Tarik Skubal?

19:15 Buyers or Sellers: Blue Jays, Astros, Orioles?

21:17 Bleacher Tweets

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Tim Kurkjian, Hembo and Buster Olney discuss whether the MLB All-Star Game’s “Sandlot” break was cool or a flop, how many current division leaders will hang on, the most confusing things in baseball, impactful bats that may be moved at the trade deadline, if the Padres should trade Mason Miller, x-factor deadline teams, and which impending free agents have lost and made the most money. Next, Sarah Langs plays The Numbers Game. Then, Todd Radom shares his thoughts on his 30th-straight All-Star week, and administers the weekly quiz. Later, Buster answers your questions during Bleacher Tweets. 

0:00 Welcome

0:49 Tim Kurkjian & Hembo join

2:00 Thoughts on “Sandlot” nostalgia

5:51 How many current division leaders hang on?

8:26 Ranking the most confusing things in baseball

11:50 Most impactful bats to be traded

14:46 Should the Padres trade Mason Miller?

18:59 Trade deadline x-factors

22:44 Free agents making and losing money

26:36 Sarah Langs plays The Numbers Game

27:37 Todd Radom’s weekly quiz

33:15 Bleacher Tweets

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Eduardo Pérez joins Buster Olney to discuss Jordan Walker beating Kyle Schwarber in the 2026 Home Run Derby on his last swing, in front of a hostel Philadelphia crowd. They talk about the key to Walker’s victory in the final round, hitters struggling with the magenta balls, Philadelphia fans showing out, how to make the All-Star Game matter again, and the balance of player participation versus needing a break from the game. Then, Buster hits All-Star Game media day and chats with Mason Miller, James Wood, Ernie Clement, Ben Rice, Cody Bellinger, Drake Baldwin, Matt Olson and Walker. Later, Buster answers your questions, and Jeff Passan has an about-face on the Home Run Derby format.

0:00 Welcome

3:54 Eduardo Pérez joins

22:29 Buster talks to players at ASG Media Day

27:47 Bleacher Tweets

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David Schoenfield joins Buster to hand out midseason MLB grades on the eve of the All-Star Game in Philadelphia. Which teams passed the first half of the season with flying colors, and which teams need to retake the exam? Plus, the White Sox select Roch Cholowsky No. 1 in MLB Draft, the AL MVP picture, and is Tarik Skubal actually the player most likely to be traded? Later, Buster talks to Phillies sluggers Bryce Harper and Kyle Schwarber about competing in the Home Run Derby in Philadelphia. Finally, Buster answers your Bleacher Tweets.

0:00 Welcome

2:30 David Schoenfield joins

4:20 Home Run Derby Picks

8:58 White Sox pick Roch Cholowsky No. 1 in MLB Draft

10:10 MLB Midseason Grades

10:12 White Sox

10:56 Brewers

11:41 Dodgers

17:03 Giants

18:20 Mets

21:48 AL MVP Candidates

22:45 Shohei Ohtani or PCA for NL MVP?

24:42 Dylan Cease for AL Cy Young?

25:22 Jacob Misiorowski running away with NL Cy Young

26:01 Contenders that need to make a move

27:46 Best player to be dealt at the deadline

30:31 Kyle Schwarber & Bryce Harper on Home Run Derby in Philadelphia

33:33 Bleacher Tweets

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Phillies manager Don Mattingly joins to discuss Philadelphia's dramatic turnaround and if he's planning on returning to manage next season. Then, ESPN MLB Draft expert Kiley McDaniel stops by to discuss which of the top 3 players the White Sox will take at No. 1, and which teams have the deepest minor league prospects to land a big name on the trade market (you probably won't like the answer).

Plus Sarah Langs and Bleacher Tweets!

0:00 Justin Verlander announces retirement, Marlins and Red Sox on a hot streak

2:25 Don Mattingly on Phillies turnaround

4:09 Managing Kyle Schwarber and Bryce Harper

5:39 How to dethrone the Dodgers

7:24 Sarah Langs plays the numbers game

8:47 Reflecting on the epic 2024 MLB Draft class with Kiley McDaniel

14:20 Who will go No. 1 to the White Sox?

17:00 Teams that most need to have success in this draft

22:00 Which team is the "Raiders" of the MLB Draft?

23:42 Teams that can offer the best prospects at the Trade Deadline

29:38 Does Tarik Skubal get traded, and to who?

30:51 Bleacher Tweets

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