Baseball Tonight with Buster Olney

Karl Ravech and Buster discuss the Wild Card series including the potential danger the Marlins pose to the Phillies, if Brewers can hold up against the Diamondbacks without Brandon Woodruff, if injuries even matter for the Rays against the Rangers, and if the Twins can buck their playoff struggles against the underachieving Blue Jays. Plus, David Stearns declares the Mets will hang onto Pete Alonso. Then, Hembo has a conspiracy theory and his favorite stats from each postseason series.

9:27 - Karl Ravech

34:14 - Hembo

47:59 - #BleacherTweets

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Tim Kurkjian and Buster discuss the passing of Tim Wakefield, Buck Showalter announcing his own firing, Joey Votto getting tossed in his final game, the Astros winning the AL West, the Cubs’ collapse, Cal Raleigh calling out the Mariners front office and Tim's World Series pick. Then, Sarah Langs on the Giants firing Gabe Kapler, the 2021 100-game losers now in the postseason, the Dodgers’ consecutive 100-game seasons, and the Braves dramatically tying the single-season home run record. Later, Tigers manager, A.J. Hinch on Miguel Cabrera’s final weekend in the big leagues, and his thoughts on whether a first-round bye is an advantage.

8:38 - Tim Kurkjian

27:04 - Sarah Langs

37:04 - A.J. Hinch

48:22 - #BleacherTweets

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Karl Ravech and Buster discuss the Orioles winning the AL East, Bryce Harper being ejected after a bad call, the kid that caught Harper’s helmet, the Marlins swimming in Citi Field, the Cubs’ collapse, the AL Wild Card race and Curt Schilling revealing personal information on his podcast. Then, Sarah Langs on Baltimore winning 100 games, another stellar outing from Gerrit Cole and Miguel Cabrera. Later, Todd Radom has the Forgotten Field and the weekly quiz.

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Buster and Hembo discuss the passing of the legendary Brooks Robinson, the greatness of Terry Francona, and Atlanta's pitching woes. Then, Stephen A. Smith describes the aftermath of his failed first pitch at Yankee Stadium last week. Alden Gonzalez joins to talk about the chances that Mike Trout gets traded and what a massive payroll reduction for the Padres would look like. Finally, Tim Keown joins to discuss his reporting on the failed negotiations between the A's and the city of Oakland. 

[13:52] Paul Hembekides

[24:18] Stephen A. Smith

[33:32] Alden Gonzalez

[48:27] Tim Keown

[1:03:43] #BleacherTweets

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Tim Kurkjian and Buster discuss where Tim’s NL MVP vote lies with a week left in the season, the Rangers looking like they can win the AL West, if the Astros have grown bored of the regular season, the Rays’ mounting injuries, concern in the Orioles’ bullpen, the Braves’ starting pitching woes and Tim’s response to Stephen A.’s jab. Then, Sarah Langs on Joey Votto’s curtain calls, Michael Lorenzen earning a save, the Pirates’ comeback win and which team will represent the AL in the World Series.

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Karl Ravech and Buster get into Stephen A. Smith calling out Buster and Tim Kurkjian, and then bouncing his first pitch at Yankee Stadium. Plus, the guys discuss the Phillies clinching a playoff spot, the virtual tie in the AL West, the schedule hammering the Mariners and Tommy Pham’s thoughts on the Mets position players. Then, Sarah Langs talks about Gerrit Cole ending the AL Cy Young race, the very small chance the Padres sneak into the playoffs, Corbin Carroll’s 25 home runs and 50 stolen bases, and the coming Seattle-Texas steel cage match. Next, Todd Radom has thoughts on expansion, the Forgotten Field and the quiz. Later, the American Sports Medicine Institute’s research director Dr. Glenn Fleisig stops by to examine the barrage of injuries in baseball, the correlation he sees between the rise and velocity and injuries, and why he’s confident MLB will get a handle on this problem.

[9:26] Karl Ravech

[24:29] Sarah Langs

[32:31] Todd Radom

[44:54] Dr. Glenn Fleisig

[58:49] #BleacherTweets

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David Schoenfield and Buster discuss the agreement for a new stadium in Tampa, possible expansion, the Astros sliding, and the NL Wild Card Race. Then Hembo weighs in on the NL Cy Young race and discusses the impact of Adam Wainwright's 200th win. Jessica Mendoza and Buster chat about the Dodgers rotation, how much Clayton Kershaw has left, and whether or not Blake Snell has wrapped up the NL Cy Young. Finally, Eduardo Perez and Buster talk about the Blue Jays hitting their stride after being left for dead last week, how Shohei Ohtani's health will impact his free agency, and the NL Wild Card race.

[11:47] Dave Schoenfield

[22:19] Paul Hembekides

[37:02] Jessica Mendoza

[50:50] Eduardo Perez

[1:04:45] #BleacherTweets

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Tim Kurkjian and Buster talk about the passing of Tim’s brother Matt, and how they shared baseball. Then, the guys get into the Diamondbacks playing the game differently, the Cubs needing to straighten themselves out, the Marlins coming to life and the Orioles clinching a playoff spot. Then, Sarah Langs on Clayton Kershaw leading the NL West-winning Dodgers in innings pitched, Royce Lewis’ grand slams and Shohei Ohtani missing the final 25 games of the season. Plus, Boog Sciambi talks to Nico Hoerner.

[11:22] Tim Kurkjian

[31:07] Sarah Langs

[40:18] Boog Sciambi w/ Nico Hoerner

[43:25] #BleacherTweets

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Karl Ravech and Buster discuss Boston firing Chaim Bloom, the Wild Card scrap between the Cubs and Diamondbacks on Sunday Night Baseball, the Rangers finishing off the Blue Jays, and a big series in the AL East. Then, Todd Radom shares his thoughts Bloom’s firing and what’s next for the Red Sox. Plus, Todd has the Forgotten Field and the weekly quiz. Later, Sarah Langs on the home run differential between the Braves and Dodgers, Corbin Carroll, and Blake Snell’s last 20 starts.

[9:50] Karl Ravech

[18:39] Todd Radom

[35:42] Sarah Langs

[45:59] #BleacherTweets

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USA Today’s Bob Nightengale and Buster discuss, Max Scherzer’s injury, which team Bob thinks the Rangers edge out of the playoffs, the Mets hiring David Stearns, what’s next for the Padres, where Bob Melvin lands if he’s out in San Diego, why he thinks the Brewers could upset the Braves in the postseason and Alek Manoah not showing up to AAA. Then, Orioles broadcaster Ben McDonald stops by to share the most dangerous animal he could catch with his hands, how surprised he is at Baltimore potentially winning 100 games, what worries him come playoff time and his thoughts on George Kirby.

[9:46] Bob Nightengale

[24:26] Ben McDonald

[39:41] #BleacherTweets

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