Baseball Tonight with Buster Olney

Buster recaps Game 4 of the World Series with Boog Sciambi, Jessica Mendoza, and Eduardo Pérez from the Clown Car. They discuss a disappointing bullpen game from the Diamondbacks, Eduardo’s Travis Jankowski prediction, if tonight’s scoreline matters to either team, and Arizona’s plan to stave off elimination. Then, Sarah Langs on chatting with Bruce Bochy before the game, Bochy’s record when his team has a chance to clinch, the Rangers hitting for the cycle in an inning, and Texas scoring 10 runs with two outs. Plus, Buster and Boog talk to MLB commissioner Rob Manfred about this year’s rule changes, the prominence of the starting pitcher, an idea for the top seeded playoff teams, ABS and possible expansion.

11:02 Clown Car Game 4 Recap

19:05 Buster & Boog with Rob Manfred

27:20 Sarah Langs

35:53 Boog with Corbin Carroll

41:58 #BleacherTweets

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Buster recaps Game 3 of the World Series with Boog Sciambi, Jessica Mendoza, and Eduardo Pérez from a car leaving Globe Life Field. They discuss Jon Gray coming up big, Corey Seager’s defense, the questions facing the Rangers in Game 4, if the Rangers’ potential injuries are overstated, Christian Walker’s unusual blunder on the bases, the bad strike call in the bottom of the ninth, and if there’s been any momentum in the series thus far. Then, Sarah Langs joins from the press box and shares the knowledge bomb she dropped on Mookie Betts before the game. Plus, her thoughts on the importance of winning Game 3, Texas’ ninth-straight road win, and Corey Seager’s home run. 

10:33 Buster w/ Boog, Jess, Eduardo

27:15 Sarah Langs

36:19 #BleacherTweets

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Tim Kurkjian and Buster discuss Games 1 and 2 of the World Series including if there’s anything to discern from the first two games, the Diamondbacks’ remarkable running game, Buster predicting the Corey Seager home run, Adolis Garcia making adjustments during an at-bat, Merrill Kelly’s map to shut down the Texas lineup, how Bruce Bochy will manage Max Scherzer in Game 3, and a special story from Joey Votto about Dusty Baker. Then, Sarah Langs on talking to Bochy and Torey Lovullo before Game 2, Scherzer’s third World Series team, and Tommy Pham going 4-4. Plus, Nationals first base coach Eric Young on Corbin Carroll’s base running, the postseason format and, his desire to become a Major League manager. 

6:32 Tim Kurkjian

30:44 Boog Sciambi with Mike Hazen

36:17 Sarah Langs

43:13 Eric Young

58:25 Buster with Luis Gonzalez

1:01:21 #BleacherTweets

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Boog Sciambi and Buster discuss their friend Dan Shulman being honored, what Boog sees in this World Series matchup, what’s changed about Diamondbacks, what role each manager will play, Boog’s time working with Dusty Baker, and the big Craig Counsell question. Then, Sarah Langs talks about Will Smith’s three straight World Series appearances, Bob Melvin managing three NL West teams and Dusty Baker spanning the baseball world. Later, Hembo on the three things Arizona need to do to upset Texas, World Series MVP bets, and Corey Seager and Marcus Semien reaching rarified air. Plus, Todd Radom has the Forgotten Field and the weekly quiz.

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A crestfallen Hembo and Buster discuss the Diamondbacks defeating the Phillies in the NLCS, the key to Arizona’s success, the defining moment in the series, how the Phillies can improve, and the Bruce Bochy effect. Then, Sarah Langs on the biggest underdogs to ever win the World Series. Later, Karl Ravech talks about the Red Sox naming Craig Breslow the new GM, Bob Melvin going to San Francisco, the Diamondbacks’ circle of trust, and a long winter ahead for Philadelphia.

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Tim Kurkjian and Buster discuss Tim getting to his gate at the airport three hours early, the Rangers taking down the Astros in the ALCS, Adolis Garcia’s 15 RBI across the series, Bruce Bochy’s connection with his players, the lack of urgency from Houston, if this is the last time we see Dusty Baker managing, why Tim isn’t shocked Phillies-Diamondbacks is going seven, and the pressure on Philadelphia. Then, Sarah Langs talks about Bochy’s record in winner-take-all games, both LCS’s going seven, and her pick for Tuesday night.

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Tim Kurkjian and Buster discuss Game 7 in the ALCS, Bob Melvin interviewing for the Giants job, Kim Ng turning down an interview with the Red Sox, Cristian Javier on the mound for Houston, if Jordan Montgomery will play a role, the pitching beneficiary of Adolis Garcia’s home run, and Arizona’s chances in Philadelphia. Then, Hembo on the clear and obvious answer to the Bryan Abreu situation, his key to Game 7, and if the Diamondbacks can get through the Phillies lineup once unscathed. Later, Sarah Langs talks about the lack of a home field advantage in Games 7s.

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Eduardo Pérez and Buster discuss the ALCS even at 2-2, what doesn’t make sense about José Altuve, José Abreu’s turnaround, Justin Verlander needing to land the slider, if Jordan Montgomery will find success against the Astros for the second time, and the Diamondbacks nearly giving away the game on the bases. Then, Sarah Langs talks about Brandon Pfaadt’s last dominant two starts, and neither home team claiming a lead yet in the ALCS. Later, Todd Radom shares his thoughts on Arizona’s uniforms and colors, regales us with the Forgotten Field, and administers the weekly quiz.

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Karl Ravech and Buster discuss Ravy’s golf outing with Tim Kurkjian and Buck Showalter, Yordan Álvarez’s punishing performance, the X-factor for the Rangers, Corey Seager’s aggressiveness working against him, and the variable working against Max Scherzer. Next, Ravy’s conversation with Rangers GM Chris Young. Then, Sarah Langs plays The Numbers Game. Later, Jess Mendoza talks about how much fun she's having on Get Up, how the Phillies are on a heater, the impact of Kyle Schwarber at the top of the lineup, how Bruce Bochy should handle pitching to Álvarez, and her reaction to Kim Ng being pushed out in Miami. Plus, Damien Woody chimes in!

13:33 Karl Ravech

40:12 Karl Ravech with Rangers GM Chris Young

43:28 Sarah Langs

52:01 Jessica Mendoza

1:03:25 #BleacherTweets

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Hembo and Buster discuss the Phillies going up 2-0 on the Diamondbacks in the NLCS, the Phillies all pulling in the same direction, Arizona’s pitching, and if the Astros can climb back into the ALCS. Then, ESPN.com MLB editor Rachel Ullrich stops by to talk about picking the Rangers to win the World Series at the trade deadline, what she liked about the team at the time, expectations for Max Scherzer’s return, Evan Carter, and Kim Ng. Later, Sarah Langs on how Dusty Baker should structure his lineup, the Phillies’ pitching and if the NLCS gets back to Philadelphia.

11:44 Hembo

26:20 Rachel Ullrich

36:03 Sarah Langs

46:06 #BleacherTweets

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