Baseball Tonight with Buster Olney

Tampa Bay Times’ Marc Topkin and Buster discuss the difference between the Rays now and at the beginning of the season, the latest on Wander Franco, and the state of the rotation. Then, Karl Ravech and Buster talk about what’s stood out in the Little League World Series so far, the Nationals and the Mets duking it out in the bottom of the NL East, the Yankees falling into the abyss, the Dodgers winning 11 straight, and if Justin Verlander can win 300 games. Plus, Sarah Langs on Julio Rodríguez and Bobby Witt Jr. blossoming, the Braves’ home run tally, and the Orioles’ sweep-less streak. Later, Todd Radom delivers the Forgotten Field and administers the quiz.

[7:42] Marc Topkin

[16:59] Karl Ravech

[43:25] Sarah Langs

[52:45] Todd Radom

[1:03:27] #BleacherTweets

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David Schoenfield and Buster discuss a fan naming his daughter after Mookie Betts, if the Yankees are officially dead, the Mariners saving their season, the most dangerous wild card teams, the Rays’ mounting woes and the Dodgers looking like a different team.

[11:03] David Schoenfield

[34:18] #BleacherTweets

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Sarah Langs takes over the podcast with a special edition of the Numbers Game, sharing her top three ‘baseball is the best’ moments from the weekend. Next, Tim Kurkjian hops on discussing the young talent for the Orioles, the competitive race for the America League, if the Marlins can make the playoffs, and if the Dodgers can take on the Braves. Then, Nathalie Alonso joins the show to share her favorite moments from Fernando Valenzuela being honored by the Dodgers this weekend and the impact of Fernandomania.

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Karl Ravech joins Buster to discuss Kevin Brown's return to the Orioles' broadcast, Max Scherzer’s comments about the Mets’ vision for 2024, and analyze potential landing spots for the top free agents. Then, Sarah Langs joins to discuss if the Phillies are the biggest threat to the Braves in the NL East, front runners for the Cy Young award, and she plays the Numbers Game. Plus, Todd Radom joins for this week’s forgotten field and administers the weekly quiz. 

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Glenn Clark joins Buster to discuss the mess Orioles owner John Angelos created by suspending broadcaster Kevin Brown, the reaction to the drama locally and the college baseball-vibe to the team. Then, Jesse Rogers on the White Sox's dysfunctional culture, the impact of Shane McClanahan's injury, an open window for the Mariners, the Astros' mission and Aaron Boone's ejection on Tuesday.

[11:14.317] Announcers around the league respond to Kevin Brown's suspension

[13:51.067] Glenn Clark

[33:00.307] Jesse Rogers

[46:03.643] #BleacherTweets

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Tim Kurkjian and Buster discuss the fisticuffs exchanged between Tim Anderson and José Ramírez, the White Sox in disarray, Joe Musgrove’s shoulder, Josh Jung’s broken thumb, if the Dodgers can slug their way to a title, the surging Cubs, the Angels living out their worst case scenario, no one paying attention to the Mariners, and Tim’s out of Diet Mountain Dew. Then, Guardians’ play-by-play man Tom Hamilton gives his perspective on what went down between Anderson and Ramírez. Then, Sarah Langs plays The Numbers Game. And, listen to Karl Ravech’s full conversation with BFFs Freddie Freeman and Mookie Betts.

[11:58] Tim Kurkjian

[35:53] Tom Hamilton

[49:41] Sarah Langs

[57:13] Karl Ravech with Freddie Freeman and Mookie Betts

[1:09:11] #BleacherTweets

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Xavier Scruggs and Buster lead off discussing which starting pitcher on a new team impressed the most in their Thursday debut. Plus, the team to beat post-trade deadline and the Braves’ suffocating offense. Then, Sarah Langs on updating her favorite Shohei Ohtani stat, Ryan Mountcastle blasting the Blue Jays and her NL MVP ballot. Later, Karl Ravech talks about what’s at stake between the Padres and Dodgers this weekend, the Angels’ litmus test, if the Dodgers can out-hit their pitching matchups, big injuries and the biggest problem for the Phillies right now.

[12:45] Xavier Scruggs

[27:33] Sarah Langs

[40:10] Sound from Justin Verlander in Houston

[43:35] Karl Ravech

[1:04:48] #BleacherTweets

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Tim Kurkjian, Rachel Ullrich and Buster breakdown all the moves (or lack of) at the trade deadline. They discuss the Astros being the clear winner acquiring Justin Verlander, the Mets’ selloff, the Blue Jays making moves, the Eduardo Rodriguez trade falling through and more. Then, Sarah Langs plays The Numbers Game, shares which teams she gives rave reviews and ponders tomorrow’s inevitable sports talk radio meltdowns. Later, a bet is paid off during #BleacherTweets.

[0:00] Buster with Tim Kurkjian & Rachel Ullrich

[23:38.817] Rundown of all the trades made

[27:03.547] Sarah Langs

[39:53.540] #BleacherTweets

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Eduardo Pérez, Melanie Newman and Buster chat after Sunday Night Baseball at Camden Yards about the Orioles taking the season series against the Yankees, the confusion around Aaron Judge’s playing time, the Rangers trading for Max Scherzer and the Cubs deciding to make a playoff push. Then, Todd Radom delivers the Forgotten Field, and the gang plays a round of trivia with high stakes. Later, #BleacherTweets features questions from the actual bleachers and a sampling of Yankee fans declaring whether the team should buy or sell.

[12:30] Eduardo Pérez and Melanie Newman

[29:03] Todd Radom and a special edition of the quiz

[38:27] #BleacherTweets from the literal bleachers

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Karl Ravech and Buster discuss the Angels’ decision to keep Shohei Ohtani and trade for Lucas Giolito, Aaron Judge possibly returning against the Orioles, if the White Sox will continue the sell-off, why the Mets should keep Justin Verlander, and everyone waiting on the Cubs. Then, Sarah Langs with a Shohei Ohtani-themed Numbers Game after pitching a shutout and hitting two home runs in a doubleheader. Next, SportsCenter anchor Kevin Neghandi stops by to settle some family business. Later, Todd Radom chats with architect and urban planner Janet Marie Smith about if she ever gets tired of talking about Camden Yards, the goal with incorporating the warehouse, working with Frank Robinson on the outfield dimensions and the future of ballpark designs.

[11:24] Karl Ravech

[29:53] Sarah Langs

[37:33] Kevin Negandhi

[49:38] Todd Radom and Janet Marie Smith

[1:08:10] #BleacherTweets

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