Alden Gonzalez and Buster discuss Roki Sasaki’s MLB debut, how they would line up the Dodgers rotation, the latest oh Shohei Ohtani’s pitching rehab, and all of their division and wild card winners. Then, Rays shortstop Chandler Simpson on when he first realized he was fast, watching Tony Gwynn on YouTube, talking trash on the basepath and his elite bunting ability. Later, Evan Grant previews the Rangers and Steve St. John previews the Royals.

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7:45 Alden Gonzalez

33:55 Chandler Simpson

43:27 Rangers preview w/ Evan Grant

48:54 Royals preview w/ Steven St. John

54:05 Bleacher Tweets

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Jesse Rogers and Buster talk about the first game of the MLB season and offer their first impressions of the Dodgers and Cubs. Plus, Spencer Strider wows in his Spring Training return, who popped for Jesse as he traveled around camps and the AL East appears wide open. Then, Ron Howard stops by to talk about his new project “Fight for Glory: 2024 World Series” on Apple TV+, Freddie Freeman’s honesty, the fragile line between loss and triumph, where he was when Freeman hit the walk off grand slam in Game 1, listening to Dodger games on a transistor radio, meeting Vin Scully, and his favorite players. Later, Steve Berthiaume previews the Diamondbacks and Gaby Sanchez previews the Marlins.

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7:40 Jesse Rogers

27:31 Ron Howard

47:23 Diamondbacks preview w/ Steve Berthiaume

51:34 Marlins preview with Gaby Sanchez

57:30 Bleacher Tweets

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Tim Kurkjian, Hembo, David Schoenfield and Buster preview the 2025 MLB season by drafting the winners of the AL MVP, NL MVP, AL Cy Young, NL Cy Young, AL Rookie of the Year, NL Rookie of the Year, AL Pennant, NL Pennant, and the team with the worst record. Then, Dan Shulman previews the Blue Jays, and Susan Slusser preview the Giants. Later, Sarah Langs plays The Numbers Game. 

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9:10 Preseason Rumble w/ Tim, Dave, Hembo

50:25 Blue Jays preview w/ Dan Shulman

56:22 Giants preview w/ Susan Slusser

1:01:47 Sarah Langs

1:07:38 Bleacher Tweets

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Eduardo Pérez and Buster discuss the most irreplaceable players in the league, Eduardo raising his eyebrow over the Rafael Devers situation in Red Sox camp, Jim Rice clashing with Red Sox baseball ops, why Eduardo likes the Astros over the Rangers in the AL West, and which player he’s expecting a huge bounce back season. Plus, Tom McCarthy previews the Phillies and Meredith Marakovits previews the Yankees.

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5:25 Eduardo Pérez

27:37 Phillies preview w/ Tom McCarthy

33:35 Yankees preview w/ Meredith Marakovits

37:37 Bleacher Tweets

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Hembo and Buster discuss what losing Gerrit Cole means for the Yankees, Cole himself, the AL East and the trade market. Plus, they discuss why the Mets will really miss Francisco Alvarez, even just for a month. Then, the Pitching Ninja Rob Friedman stops by to share his feelings on the Cole injury, Roki Sasaki’s splitter, Paul Skenes’ cutter and who he thinks is the best pitcher on the planet. Also, Lou Merloni previews the Red Sox and Derrick Gold previews the Cardinals.

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5:08 Hembo

27:01 Red Sox preview w/ Lou Merloni

29:55 Pitching Ninja

44:13 Cardinals preview w/ Derrick Gold

51:36 Bleacher Tweets

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Jorge Castillo and Buster discuss injuries to Gerrit Cole, Grayson Rodriguez and Francisco Alvarez. Plus, Jorge's on Dave Roberts' evolution as a manager as he's on the verge of a new contract with the Dodgers. Then, Doug Glanville stops by to share his thoughts on the ABS System, and which of this weekend's injuries he thinks will be most impactful. Later, Sarah Langs plays The Numbers Game with notes on Hunter Greene, Lawerence Butler and Austin Well. Plus, Peter Moylan previews the Braves and Tom Hamilton previews the Guardians.

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6:00 Jorge Castillo

26:13 Braves preview w/ Peter Moylan

30:37 Doug Glanville

45:24 Guardians preview w/ Tom Hamilton

52:32 Sarah Langs

58:47 Bleacher Tweets

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Hembo and Buster discuss the impact of the Yankees’ injuries piling up, a breakout candidate for the Rays, why Hembo’s concerned about the Astros and Adley Rutschman as a prime bounce back candidate. Then, Buster’s final ballpark chat of the week, this time with Karl Ravech. The guys reflect on all the teams they’ve seen during this past week of Spring Training, talking about the Red Sox, Orioles, Phillies, Yankees and Twins. Plus, what’s the most surprising claim Buster heard in Florida this week?

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2:50 Hembo

16:01 Karl Ravech

29:33 Bleacher Tweets

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Eduardo Pérez and Buster are together in Florida at Spring Training! They chat about Felix Bautista’s return to the mound, Adley Rutschman’s first career struggles, a throwback in Tomoyuki Sugano, Buster’s chat with the Orioles fan in the stands, the Cardinals needing production from their young outfielder, the best way for the Cardinals to handle the Nolan Arenado situation, and why Eduardo hopes Pete Rose is admitted into the Hall of Fame. Then, Alden Gonzalez is also in Florida, talking about Ronald Acuña Jr.’s return, what to expect from the Braves, Luis Gil’s injury, how concerned he is for the Yankees, and their MVP and Cy Young winners — with a twist. Plus, Anthony Gwynn Jr. previews the Padres and Mark Gubicza previews the Angels. 

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5:51 Eduardo Pérez

20:09 Alden Gonzalez

38:13 Padres preview w/ Anthony Gwynn Jr.

45:09 Angels preview w/ Mark Gubicza

51:48 Bleacher Tweets

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Tim Kurkjian and Buster catch up in-person at Spring Training in Florida. They discuss Paul Skenes' new pitch, moving parts in Red Sox camp, Alex Bregman integrating into the team, Juan Soto’s influence in the Mets clubhouse, Felix Bautista’s return to the Orioles, and what Nolan Arenado told Tim about his situation with the Cardinals. Then, Jeff Brantley previews the Reds and Marc Topkin previews the Rays. Later, Sarah Langs runs into her Seattle-based best friend, and plays The Numbers Game.

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8:57 Tim Kurkjian

24:57 Jeff Brantley previews the Reds

32:17 Marc Topkin previews the Rays

36:58 Sarah Langs

41:52 Bleacher Tweets

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David Schoenfield and Buster discuss Buster’s top-10 starting pitchers in MLB, why Buster’s son told him he was wrong, Buster’s thoughts as he assembles his relievers list, and if Dave agrees with Buster’s No. 1 at the other positions. Then, Todd Radom returns to shares tales of his travels, the changes to expect in this season’s uniforms and his thoughts on the Boston Red Sox. Plus, Steve Sparks previews the Houston Astros and Jenny Cavnar previews the Athletics.

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4:12 David Schoenfield

24:25 Astros preview w/ Steve Sparks

28:26 Todd Radom

38:29 Athletics preview w/ Jenny Caviar

43:33 Bleacher Tweets

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