Baseball Tonight with Buster Olney

Sarah Langs joins the show following Paul Skenes’ seven innings of no-hit baseball and plays The Numbers Game. Then, Kiley McDaniel on the evolution of Skenes’ pitching and a lookahead to Sunday’s MLB Draft. Later, Todd Radom has this week’s Ballpark & Beyond, and administers this week’s quiz.

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10:47 Sarah Langs

16:46 Kiley McDaniel

32:07 Todd Radom

43:24 Bleacher Tweets

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Hembo and Buster discuss the Phillies’ needs, the greatness of a healthy Chris Sale, whom Hembo would vote for AL Cy Young, and his all-time dream Home Run Derby field. Then, Tim Kurkjian stops by to talk about his all-time Home Run Derby field, and the level of desperation facing the Braves, Dodgers, Mets, Mariners, Red Sox and Yankees heading toward the trade deadline. Plus, Pete Alonso on why he loves the Home Run Derby.

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10:48 Hembo

29:34 Tim Kurkjian

47:30 Pete Alonso on the Derby

48:04 Bleacher Tweets

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Eduardo Pérez and Buster chat from the Clown Car about Kutter Crawford getting ahead of hitters, the Red Sox exceeding expectations, Luis Gil bouncing back ins a loss, and why Paul Skenes should start in the All-Star Game. Then, Jorge Castillo on who he thinks got snubbed from the ASG, the Yankees needing to raise the floor, if Kodai Senga can return as the Mets’ No. 1 pitcher, and the case for Boston to go for it. Later, Sarah Langs stops by with All-Star notes on Skenes, Heliot Ramos, Luis Arráez. Plus, Buster makes Langs choose the AL and NL starters.

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7:46 Clown Car w/ Eduardo Pérez

21:05 Jorge Castillo

33:02 Sarah Langs

42:49 Bleacher Tweets

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All five parts of “The Hader Rules” in one episode.

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:34 Part 1

6:22 Part 2

13:24 Part 3

19:53 Part 4

25:51 Part 5

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Buster and Hembo discuss the Marlins DFAing Tim Anderson, the Giants emerging in the playoff picture, the parallels between the Cubs and Blue Jays, and the unsung Rafael Devers. Then, Jake Peavy on the passing of Orlando Cepeda, and whether the Rangers and Cubs will buy or sell at the trade deadline. Later, Nationals GM Mike Rizzo on the evolution of his four starting pitchers, James Wood's grace on the field, C.J. Abrams taking a big step forward with his offensive game, how the Nationals landed on the Padres as a trade partner for Juan Soto, and where Washington stands in the post-championship rebuild.

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6:18 Hembo

26:03 Jake Peavy

41:54 Mike Rizzo

56:18 Bleacher Tweets

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Karl Ravech and Buster discuss Gunnar Henderson announcing his Home Run Derby participation on Sunday Night Baseball, the new Derby rules, and what they saw in the Orioles and Rangers this weekend. Then, Orioles broadcaster Melanie Newman stops by to talk about the team's trade deadline vibes. Later, Sarah Langs on the Brewers hitting grand slams, Aaron Judge’s last 50 games, and concern for Garrett Crochet’s innings stacking up.

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7:05 Clown Car with Karl Ravech

20:21 Melanie Newman

32:06 Sarah Langs

38:31 Bleacher Tweets

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Buster and Tim Kurkjian discuss if the Guardians the best overall team in baseball, the possibility that the Mets catch the Braves in the NL East, their concern for Gerrit Cole, and why the Blue Jays should continue to wait rather than sell now. Then, former agent Jeff Berry talks about the “collusion of efficiency” that’s hurting baseball. Later, Todd Radom shares this week’s Ball Park & Beyond and administers the quiz. Finally, Sarah Langs on Gunnar Henderson tearing it up, the Dodgers’ record when Miguel Rojas gets a hit, and an impromptu quiz from Buster.

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7:09 Tim Kurkjian

23:14 Jeff Berry

37:41 Todd Radom

49:21 Sarah Langs

57:42 Bleacher Tweets

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Hembo and Buster discuss Buster’s idea for the All-Star game, buying Nationals stock, David Stearns’ inevitable trade-deadline conundrum, and evaluating 21st-century pitchers for Hall of Fame. Then, Doug Glanville stops by to talk about the emergence of Francisco Álvarez, the Cubs’ impasse, Willie Mays’ societal impact, and who Doug would take as the best shortstop in baseball.

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15:10 Hembo

31:55 Doug Glanville

52:25 Francisco Álvarez and Eduardo Pérez

53:42 Bleacher Tweets

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Eduardo Pérez, David Kohn and Buster are in the Clown Car discussing the Mets finding their groove, the Cubs needing a jolt, impactful position players, Max Scherzer’s return, the Astros sweeping the Orioles, and their memories of Willie Mays. Then, Sarah Langs on Bailey Ober’s complete game and Paul Skenes’ latest start. Later, Jesse Rogers talks about Edwin Diaz getting tossed for sticky stuff, if the Cubs should trade for a star, and which teams in the NL should buy, hold or sell. 

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7:37 Clown Car

19:53 Sarah Langs

26:31 Jesse Rogers

41:29 Bleacher Tweets

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Buster begins the show sharing his thoughts on the game at Rickwood Field. Then, former agent Jeff Berry talks about why teams signing young players to longterm deals isn’t actually a good idea. Next, Todd Radom considers Buster’s idea to incorporate Mays into the MLB logo, shares this week’s Ballpark and Beyond, and administers the quiz. Later, Sarah Langs on the importance of Willie Mays to her family, Mays’ four home run game, the Dodgers’ big comeback against the Rockies and who she met at Yankee Stadium this week.

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