Baseball Tonight with Buster Olney

Buster starts the show sharing what he’s hearing with less than a week before the trade deadline. Then, Buster and David Schoenfield discuss the lack of polarity in the standings, the Red Sox trading Kiké Hernandez to the Dodgers, Aaron Judge possibly returning this weekend, the starting pitcher market and why the White Sox should blow it up. Later, Eduardo Pérez on how Boston is gaining momentum, the Angels hanging on an edge and if Houston will make a big move for a pitcher. 

[12:12] Buster's traded deadline update

[13:35] David Schoenfield

[31:00] Eduardo Pérez

[46:49] #BleacherTweets

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Tim Kurkjian and Buster discuss Tim’s time in Cooperstown for the Hall of Fame inductions, Rafael Devers’ reaction to the Red Sox’s contract offer, the Angels hanging on the fringe of the playoff picture, if the Rays are the team to watch in the Shohei Ohtani scuttle, why the Mets officially sellers, the Red Sox looking sharp and a measured deadline appearing likely for the Orioles. Then, sound for from Fred McGrif and Scott Rolen’s Hall of Fame speeches. Next, Sarah Langs on the Mark Canha’s three outfield assists, Sal Frelick’s three-hit debut, Ohtani’s 36 home runs and Rafael Devers mic’d up for Sunday Night Baseball. Later, Boog Sciambi talks to Francisco Lindor.

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[1:03:07] #BleacherTweets

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David Schoenfield and Buster discuss the Orioles grabbing first place from the Rays for the first time this season. Plus, they go rapid-fire buy-or-sell on Tampa Bay, the Red Sox, Astros, Mariners, Mets, Yankees and Angels. Then, Sarah Langs on Baltimore’s streak of staving off sweeps, Elly de La Cruz’s 99 mph assist and 10 teams scoring 10 or more runs on Tuesday. Later, Todd Radom has the Forgotten Field and administers the quiz.

[13:38] David Schoenfield

[26:51] Sarah Langs

[35:59] Todd Radom

[48:23] #BleacherTweets

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Alden Gonzalez and Buster discuss Alden talking to Julio Rodríguez’s dad during the Home Run Derby, Aaron Boone getting chippy in his postgame press conference, the Yankees needing help at the plate, if Alden thinks Shohei Ohtani will be traded and Angels’ investment in this year’s team. The, Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts stops by to talk about surprises him the most about Ohtani, the balanced schedule giving this season a different feel, updates on Clayton Kershaw and Walker Buehler, how players handle the trade deadline, and his conversations with Dusty Baker.

[16:09] Alden Gonzalez

[35:43] Dave Roberts

[46:12] #BleacherTweets

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Karl Ravech joins Buster on the go for today’s Baggage Claim Monday discussing the nonstop trade rumors with Shohei Ohtani, if the Angels should trade him, and what teams could acquire Ohtani. Plus, they play a rapid-fire game of buy, sell, or hold with teams for this trade deadline. Then, check out an interview with Roxy Bernstein and Michael Moustakas of the Angels. Later, Sarah Langs joins the podcast to play the Numbers Game and discuss possible landing spots for Cody Bellinger. 

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David Schoenfield and Buster discuss which NL division leader is most vulnerable, which non-first place team is the most dangerous and which contender is most in need of a big move. Then, Sarah Langs on how she would deal with Shohei Ohtani if she owned the Angels, Ohtani ranking first in three huge statistical categories, Luis Arráez and the Braves’ first half home runs. Later, Todd Radom shares his thoughts on the All-Star Game uniforms and the Yankees allowing advertising on their jerseys. Plus, the Forgotten Franchise and the quiz.

[11:41] David Schoenfield

[30:24]Sarah Langs

[41:09] Buster with Elias Díaz

[44:10] Todd Radom

[1:00:22] #BleacherTweets

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Karl Ravech and Buster discuss the highlights from an exciting Home Run Derby including Vladimir Guerrero Jr. taking the crown, Adley Rutschman switches sides of the plate, the physical exertion of the Derby and their conversations with players on the field. Then, Sarah Langs on chatting with Julio Rodriguez and Gerrit Cole, Rodriguez’s 30-home run rounds and Randy Arozarena’s 82 home runs in a loss. Plus, Buster’s on-field interview with Rutschman, Karl and Eduardo Pérez’s conversation with Vlad, and Boog Sciambi with Cole and Zac Gallen.

[10:46] Karl Ravech

[35:53] Buster with Adley Rutschman

[38:30] Karl and Eduardo Pérez with Vladimir Guerrero Jr.

[39:00] Sarah Langs

[47:14] Boog Sciambi with Gerrit Cole and Zac Gallen

[53:06] #BleacherTweets

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Tim Kurkjian and Buster discuss Jackson Holliday’s promotion to AA, why Tim still thinks the Rays will win the AL East, if the Orioles front office will make a move for a starting pitcher, Elly de la Cruz stealing three bases on two pitches, the Tigers’ combined no-hitter and the best story of the first half. Then, Jessica Mendoza on the All-Star Game showcasing the Pacific Northwest, the Pirates selecting Paul Skenes over Dylan Crews, the success of the new rules over the first half of the season, the NL West and if Mookie Betts is sandbagging his Home Run Derby chances.

[9:02] Karl Ravech

[31:38] Mike Couzens with Gunnar Henderson

[34:09] Jessica Mendoza

[53:24] Mike Couzens with Rocco Baldelli

[56:33] #BleacherTweets

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Karl Ravech and Buster discuss the Home Run Derby matchups, Ravy’s Derby pick, the intrigue around this year’s MLB Draft, the “all-in” teams that could be players for Shohei Ohtani, Alek Manoah returning to the Blue Jays, Elly de la Cruz annoying Davey Martinez, and if the Cubs could trade Cody Bellinger and Marcus Stroman. Then, Sarah Langs on her day at Yankee Stadium as a HOPE Week honoree, Francisco Alvarez’s series against the Diamondbacks, the Braves’ offensive machine and who she would start for a Marlins playoff game. Later, Todd Radom shares this week’s Forgotten Field and administers the quiz.

[10:41] Karl Ravech

[32:32] Sarah Langs

[47:26] Todd Radom

[55:58] #BleacherTweets

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Yankees GM Brian Cashman joins Buster to discuss honoring Sarah Langs during New York’s HOPE Week, an update on Aaron Judge’s injury and his thoughts on the 2023 trade market. Then, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch’s Derrick Goold on all of the things that have gone wrong with the Cardinals, the lack of efficient pitching, Adam Wainwright’s injury, the Angels’ injury woes, if Anaheim should consider trading Shohei Ohtani and this year’s Home Run Derby field featuring the “Could’a Been Cardinals.” 

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