Baseball Tonight with Buster Olney

Tim Kurkjian and Buster discuss which players he’s excited to see in the All-Star Game, the Braves’ entire infield making the roster, Wander Franco being snubbed, Pete Alonso announcing on Sunday Night Baseball that he’s defending his Home Run Derby title, is reports of the Mets demise might be premature and Patrick Bailey’s path to the majors. Then, Sarah Langs on who she wants in the Home Run Derby for the first time, Andrew Abbott’s swings-and-misses against the Padres, Clayton Kershaw’s tenth All-Star nod and the Braves’ first-inning runs. Plus, Boog Sciambi talks to J.D. Davis.

[13:57] Tim Kurkjian

[34:10] Sarah Langs

[44:01] Boog Sciambi with J.D. Davis

[48:50] #BleacherTweets

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Karl Ravech and Buster discuss Vlad Guerrero Jr. joining the Home Run Derby field, fans enjoying the rule changes, All-Star game starters, Domingo German’s perfect game, Steve Cohen nailing the press conference and Adam Wainwright needing words of affirmation. Next, Cubs GM Carter Hawkins stops by to talk about how a team decides whether to buy or sell at the deadline, how to prepare for both options and the current state of the trade market. Then, Sarah Langs on the unlikeliest perfect games, two rookies starting in the ASG and the Braves’ unique combination of ASG starters. Later, Todd Radom shares his thoughts on Pittsburgh’s City Connect uniforms, delivers the Forgotten Field and administers the quiz.

[12:27] Karl Ravech

[36:36] Cubs GM Carter Hawkins

[50:52] Sarah Langs

[1:02:27] Todd Radom

[1:13:54] #BleacherTweets

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Eduardo Pérez and Buster Olney discuss Mets needing to stay the course, the balanced schedule working against teams, the Padres struggling with timely hitting, the difference between Shohei Ohtani’s two home runs and Bo Naylor’s 360-degree throw out. Then, Jessica Mendoza on Mookie Betts’ wife pushing him into doing the Home Run Derby, J.D. Martinez reuniting with his old hitting coach in Los Angeles and if the Giants are for real. 

[14:21] Eduardo Pérez

[33:21] Jessica Mendoza

[48:21] Bleacher Tweets

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Joon Lee and Buster discuss the tightness in the Mets clubhouse, if New York should trade Max Scherzer or Justin Verlander, Perry Minasian trying everything to get the Angels in the playoffs, Mookie Betts’ larger responsibility participating in the Home Run Derby and Aaron Judge’s toe. Then, Sarah Langs stops by to talk about Eury Pérez’s incredible start, the Rockies winning a series with a -20 run differential and how a star like José Altuve is just like the rest of us.

[10:58] Joon Lee

[33:10] J.D. Martinez

[40:48] Sarah Langs

[54:51] Bleacher Tweets

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Karl Ravech and Buster discuss LSU’s walk off home run to clinch a spot in the College World Series finals, the factors conspiring against the Astros and Dodgers, Rob Manfred trying to have it both ways with the sign-stealing scandal, and another bad call from replay review at home plate. Then, Sarah Langs on winning streaks around the league, Byron Buxton’s home runs on Thursday night, Shohei Ohtani with another double-digit strikeout game and Mookie Betts announcing he’ll be in the Home Run Derby. Later, Todd Radom shares the Forgotten Franchise and administers the weekly quiz.

[10:51] Karl Ravech

[37:25] Sarah Langs

[49:39] Todd Radom

[1:00:29] Bleacher Tweets

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Jeff Passan and Buster discuss replay review botching the end of Rangers-White Sox, the Angels publicly declaring they won’t trade Shohei Ohtani, Jeff’s impressions of the Reds and a dry trade market. The, Sarah Langs stops by to talk about covering the MLB draft, Giants’ never-say-die attitude, Clayton Kershaw’s scoreless starts and Corbin Carrol’s OPS. Later, Adam Duvall on living with diabetes, how it affects his baseball preparation, the Red Sox putting things together and how often he wears his championship ring.

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Boog Sciambi and Buster discuss the lack of an obvious NL Central winner, Buster’s theory on the St. Louis, David Freese declining the Cardinals Hall of Fame, the slumping Yankees, the Giants passing the Dodgers in the standings and Kyle Schwarber going off in June, again. Then, Kiley McDaniel stops by to talk about a player at the College World Series that could break into the Majors this season, the top of the MLB Draft, Paul Skenes, an unconventional draft strategy the Yankees could deploy and what’re the Pirates are getting from former No. 1 pick Henry Davis.

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Karl Ravech and Buster discuss what Karl’s excited to see at the College World Series, a scouting report on Eduardo Pérez’s travels, Buster’s question of the day, if this is the best of Shohei Ohtani we’ve ever seen, Rob Manfred’s head-scratching statement about the Athletics, the surging Phillies and takeaways from the Subway Series. Then, Sarah Langs has notes on which team is crushing 450-foot home runs, grand slams and more Ohtani firsts. Later, Todd Radom stops by to give his thoughts on Oakland losing its baseball team, share the Forgotten Field and administer the weekly quiz.

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Alden Gonzalez and Buster discuss the crescendo of events surrounding the Athletics and Alden’s extensive reporting on what exactly is happening with baseball’s regional sports networks. Then, Rays pitcher Tyler Glasnow on when he knew the team was off to a special start, Shane McClanahan’s development and Andrew McCutcheon’s return to the Pirates. Next, David Schoenfield talks about the Mets’ rotation’s continued struggles, Max Scherzer’s sticky stuff point, Aaron Boone holding the Yankees together and the Angels in the wild card mix. Later, Marlins manager Skip Schumaker on what he’s learning as a rookie manager, forging bonds with the players in the offseason, Yuli Gurriel holding court at his locker and what he’s seeing in Sandy Alcántara.

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Tim Kurkjian and Buster discuss everyone wanting to see Elly de la Cruz in the Home Run Derby, if the A’s tanking or Royals’ ineptitude is worse, why the Brewers and Phillies still have a path to the playoffs, and the Red Sox needing to be clear about their intentions. Then, Sarah Langs on the Mets pitching putting the team in a tough spot, the A’s winning streak, a Coors Field-y stat, Brandon Crawford taking the mound and her ideal Derby field.

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