Baseball Tonight with Buster Olney

Paul Skenes and Buster discuss how Skenes transitioned out of hitting at LSU, handling media attention, his freshman year at the Air Force Academy and the first time he hit triple digits on the radar gun. Next, episode two of The Hader Rules. Then, Cubs manger Craig Counsell offers his perspective on Josh Hader’s usage rules and his contract with the Astros. Then, David Cone talks about tarp sliding, the Cubs and Cardinals searching for identity, Aaron Judge’s slug, and Skenes’ polish. Later, Sarah Langs plays The Numbers Game.

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9:53 Paul Skenes

23:24 The Hader Rules E2

30:26 Craig Counsell

34:39 David Cone

45:02 Sarah Langs

51:20 Bleacher Tweets

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Josh Hader’s former agent Jeff Berry joins Buster for the first part of their conversation about a contentious arbitration hearing with the Brewers that inspired Hader’s usage rules. Next, Eduardo Pérez discusses the Cardinals standing at the crossroads, MLB looking into catcher interference, having an eye on the Astros and relievers needing protection. Then, Sarah Langs on the Dodgers pranking Shohei Ohtani, Christian Walker feeling at home in Dodger Stadium and Juan Soto’s multi-homer games. Later, Todd Radom shares this week’s Ballpark & Beyond and administers the quiz.

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Hembo and Buster discuss Buster’s article on Josh Hader establishing usage rules after an ugly arbitration loss with the Brewers, why valuing saves as the currency for relievers is obsolete, Gunnar Henderson’s Cal Ripken-like start, and why Edwin Diaz has lost it. Then, Xavier Scruggs talks about how teams are using the Apple Dugout App, his thoughts on the Hader piece, Kyle Tucker entering the AL MVP conversation, big guys starting slow and team meetings.

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Jeff Passan and Buster discuss Yu Darvish the craftsman, the Phillies beating the crap out of bad teams, if they’re worried about the Braves’ offense yet, the Guardians sweeping the Twins, and William Contreras’ emergence. Then, Jorge Castillo talks about his cousin, Luis Vázquez, getting called up to the Cubs, Edwin Diaz’s toasted confidence, Aaron Judge lighting the world on fire, if the Yankees are as good as the top NL teams, and the perfect marriage between Juan Soto and the Yankees. Later, Sarah Langs on another scoreless start for Darvish, Shōta Imanaga’s 0.84 ERA, and Luis Matos’ big weekend.

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6:44 Jeff Passan

29:40 Jorge Castillo

45:15 Sarah Langs

53:49 Bleacher Tweets

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Tim Kurkjian and Buster examine the to-do lists for the Orioles, Yankees, Mets, Cardinals and Padres. Then, Sarah Langs stops by to talk about the best game she’s ever seen in person, Baltimore avoiding a sweep, Jackson Chourio, mld the current holder of the iron man streak. Later, Todd Radom shares the Ballpark & Beyond and administers the weekly quiz.

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8:16 Tim Kurkjian

23:39 Sarah Langs

32:45 Todd Radom

42:01 Bleacher Tweets

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Hembo and Buster discuss Hembo’s early AL MVP ballot, Paul Goldschmidt’s elongated slump, Elly De La Cruz unprecedented pace and the 20th anniversary of Randy Johnson’s perfect game. Then, Marcus Semien stops by to talk about watching his kids play baseball, which players share his on-and-off field mentality, his baseball card collection growing up, and who has worn his championship ring. Later, Peter Moylan on Paul Skeenes’ effortless delivery, Shōta Imanaga’s split finger pitchers, Ranger Suarez taking a big leap forward and the life of a reliever.

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7:11 Hembo

18:25 Ronel Blanco gets tossed for sticky stuff

21:54 Marcus Semien

33:18 Peter Moylan

45:40 Bleacher Tweets

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David Cone, Eduardo Pérez and Buster discuss the Mets walking off the Braves on Sunday Night Baseball, Atlanta looking dangerous, the Cardinals lacking energy and the Yankees responding to the weight of expectations. Next, Kiley McDaniel talks about Scott Boras’ tough winter, what advice Kiley would give to Boras for next offseason, Paul Skenes’ debut with the Pirates, the Marlins’ hard reset and his projected top-three in the MLB draft. Then, Luis Severino and Buster have a conversation about the adjustments he's made this year, how he changed his sinker, and dealing with his pitch-tipping problem. Later, Sarah Langs introduces the new bat speed metric, the terminology associated with it, and who swings their bat the fastest in the majors.

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Eduardo Pérez and Buster discuss Paul Skenes debuting for the Pirates on Friday, why is Ronald Acuña Jr. struggling, which team they deem the best in the NL East, who needs to step up for the Mets, and whether they’d take Juan Soto or Bobby Witt Jr. for AL MVP. Then, Sarah Langs on the early AL MVP race, Giancarlo Stanton hitting the hardest home run of the year, Shōta Imanaga’s continued impressive start to his MLB career, the Dodgers players short games, and which side she’s taking in a debate between Buster and Eduardo. Later, Todd Radom shares this week’s Ballpark & Beyond, and administers the weekly quiz.

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7:18 Eduardo Pérez

21:57 Sarah Langs

30:41 Todd Radom

40:20 Bleacher Tweets

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Hembo and Buster discuss why Shohei Ohtani is the best hitter on the planet, the Mets’ inability to control the run game, and the hole in Corbin Carroll’s swing. Then, Twins catcher Ryan Jeffers talks about the Twins’ 12-game winning streak, the origin of the home run sausage, processing injury in the clubhouse, catching as a “big” guy, and his perspective on the ABS system. Later, Red Sox pitcher Nick Pivetta the Red Sox pitching staff’s progression, what pitching coach Andrew Bailey brings to the team, an update on his injury, his experience with the ABS system in the minor leagues, and who should be able to challenge a balls and strikes.

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David Cone, Karl Ravech and Buster discuss the Phillies appearing poised to do big things, the Giants’ offseason moves not yet paying off, why Aaron Judge was likely ejected, and their Willie Mays memories on his 93rd birthday. Then, Jesse Rogers talks about the Padres trading for Luis Arráez, the Marlins folding, his Bryce Harper story, their top three teams in baseball, the Cubs winning in different ways, and the confusing Reds. Later, Sarah Langs on her mom’s love for Mays, the Phillies’ home dominance, a fitting José Ramírez stat and Shohei Ohtani’s best start to season. 

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7:03 Clown Car w/ David Cone & Karl Ravech

16:42 Jesse Rogers

30:14 Sarah Langs

40:04 Bryson Stott w/ Roxy Bernstein & Doug Glanville

45:21 Bleacher Tweets

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