Baseball Tonight with Buster Olney

Buster leads off the podcast with the news of No. 1 MLB prospect Jackson Holliday getting called up to The Show. Then, Buster shares his thoughts on the pitching crisis facing MLB. Then, Hembo goes deep on the league’s pitching woes. Plus, his thoughts on Anthony Volpe’s hot start, José Altuve’s pursuit of 3,000 hits and Stephen Strasburg’s legacy. Later, is Tim Kurkjian buying or selling Yankees, Guardians and Marlins?

11:17 Buster on pitching injuries

17:31 Hembo

35:56 Tim Kurkjian

49:45 #BleacherTweets

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Eduardo Pérez about Ronel Blanco's second straight sensational outing, the Astros’ bullpen bouncing back and major injury news across the league. Then, Sarah Langs on Garrett Crochet, the Braves sweeping the Diamondbacks, and mediating Buster’s fantasy baseball disputes. Later, Jorge Castillo talks about the latest on Gerrit Cole’s return, the MLBPA blaming the pitch clock for injuries, the Yankees’ hot start, the Mets living their worst case scenario and a rocky transition for Shohei Ohtani. 

CALL THE BLEACHER TWEETS VOICEMAIL LINE: 406-404-8460

10:09 Clown Car w/ Eduardo Pérez

22:03 Sarah Langs

30:32 Jorge Castillo

51:07 #BleacherTweets

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Buster leads off the podcast with his top-five teams in baseball through the first week of the season. Then, Karl Ravech discusses the Rangers-Astros rivalry renewing this weekend, Josh Jung’s injury, Josh Hader’s rocky start, Shohei Ohtani’s first Dodger home run, the Red Sox’s surprising start and the A’s moving to Sacramento. Then, Todd Radom returns with the first installment of his weekly feature and the quiz — including a special guest. Later, Sarah Langs on Kyle Higashioka, and the last time the Astros were on the wrong end of a no-hitter.

CALL THE BLEACHER TWEETS VOICEMAIL LINE: 406-404-8460

0:00 Buster's Top Five Teams

5:47 Karl Ravech

27:54 Todd Radom

40:11 Sarah Langs

48:44 #BleacherTweets

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hembo and Buster discuss Ronel Blanco’s no-hitter, the Blue Jays’ lineup looking thin, the Pirates' improved lineup, if the Red Sox could have a top rotation in the AL, Bobby Witt Jr. and Shōta Imanaga. Then, Orioles pitcher Grayson Rodriguez talks about what he's learned from Corbin Burnes, his devastating changeup, the vibes in Baltimore and the G-Rod roll. Later, Los Angeles Dodgers organist Dieter Ruehle stops by to share a slice of his life on the keys at Dodgers Stadium.

CALL THE BLEACHER TWEETS VOICEMAIL LINE: 406-404-8460

10:06 Hembo

27:52 Grayson Rodriguez

39:52 Dieter Ruehle

53:59 #BleacherTweets

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David Cone joins Buster in the Clown Car following Sunday Night Baseball to discuss the Dodgers’ homegrown starting pitching, Mookie Betts looking for a challenge, Shohei Ohtani finding his new footing on a new team, the Cardinals, Juan Soto’s outstanding Yankee debut and the need for the ABS challenge system. Tim Kurkjian talks the Yankees sweeping the Astros in Houston, the Brewers making the Mets look silly, the Orioles’ offense, Ron Washington calling a team meeting after two games and the Pirates atop the NL Central. Later, Sarah Langs with more on Soto, and Matt Chapman. 

CALL THE BLEACHER TWEETS VOICEMAIL LINE: 406-404-8460

10:23 Clown Car

24:22 Tim Kurkjian

41:48 Sarah Langs

49:46 #BleacherTweets 

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Buster, Karl Ravech, Eduardo Pérez and David Cone pile into the Clown Car to recap Opening Day. The guys discuss Justin Steele going down, the Yankees’ comeback, why the game needs Jackson Holliday, and the Rangers’ confidence. Then, Sarah Langs plays The Numbers Game and discovers a new name in baseball history. Next, Tim Keown on his piece on filling the hole of knowledge about who Shohei Ohtani is off the field. Later, Jorge Castillo makes his podcast debut to talk about his time spent with both New York teams in Spring Training.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The podcast makes its TV debut on ESPN2 as Buster solicits bold predictions on the 2024 MLB season from Jeff Passan, Jake Peavy, Boog Sciambi, Kevin Pillar, Hembo and Sarah Langs. This podcast contains the full interviews from all of our guests.

2:07 Jeff Passan

12:35 Jake Peavy

24:30 Boog Sciambi

36:58 Kevin Pillar

49:18 Hembo

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of Baseball Tonight, Buster Olney reacts to Shohei Ohtani’s remarks regarding gambling allegations against his interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara and Baltimore Orioles sending Jackson Holliday to the minor leagues. Tim Kurkjian joins the podcast and shares stories with long time owner of the Baltimore Orioles, Peter Angelos who recently passed away. Taylor Schwink returns to the podcast to share some big news for Baseball Tonight. This Wednesday on ESPN2 at 2pm ET, the podcast will be on television! Joel Goldberg, Kansas City Royals announcer gives his Royals team preview. Next, Sarah Langs plays the numbers game. Chuck Garfien, host of the Chicago White Sox Pregame and Postgame Live gives his White Sox Team Preview. Finally, more bleacher tweets!

0:00 Latest MLB News

05:40 Tim Kurkjian 

21:45 Sarah Langs 

31:35 Kansas City Royals Team Preview

43:20 Chicago White Sox Team Preview

53:47 Bleacher Tweets

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On the latest episode of Baseball Tonight, Tisha Thompson, ESPN investigative reporter, shares the latest information about Shohei Ohtani's interpreter amid massive theft allegations. Then, Eduardo Perez, ESPN Sunday Night Baseball Analyst, gives his first impressions of Yoshinobu Yamamoto and the San Diego Padres after two games. Bill Schroeder, broadcaster for the Milwaukee Brewers, gives his team preview. Then, Sarah Langs plays the numbers game. Next, Ryan Spilborghs, broadcaster for the Colorado Rockies, gives his team preview! Lastly, Buster wraps the show to answer more Bleacher

0:00 Latest MLB News

05:46 Tisha Thompson/Shohei Ohtani Interpreter Massive Theft Allegations

20:45 Eduardo Perez

31:34 Milwaukee Brewers Team Preview

41:12 Sarah Langs

48:18 Ryan Spilborghs Team Preview

01:03:33 Bleacher Tweets

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this latest episode of Baseball Tonight, Buster Olney and MLB Broadcaster Karl Ravech joins the podcast from Seoul Korea, immediately following the Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres game, to share his initial thoughts on both teams! Paul Hembo jumps on to talk about the winners and losers of the Blake Snell contract signing. Next up, Dan Shulman, play-by-play announcer for the Toronto Blue Jays shares his team preview! Then, play-by-play announcer Greg Brown of the Pittsburgh Pirates gives his team preview! Later, Buster answers Bleacher Tweets.

0:00 Latest MLB News 

03:50 Karl Ravech 

21:10 Paul Hembo

40:00 Blue Jays Team Preview

55:10 Pittsburgh Pirates Team Preview

01:06:44 Bleacher Tweets

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices