Baseball Tonight with Buster Olney

Jeff Passan and Buster discuss injuries hampering the league to start the season, baseball’s biggest potential looming crisis, the Rays’ perfect combination of analytics and process, how the Cardinals can right the ship, and Bryan Reynolds' new contract. Then, Todd Radom delivers the Forgotten Field and administers the weekly quiz.

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Tim Kurkjian joins Buster to discuss David Cone’s rosin experiment, the Rays and the A’s on the extremes of the league, Logan O’Hoppe’s injury and Drew Maggi’s call-up. Then, Marcus Semien stops by to talk about his feel for the Rangers during spring training, the differences between this year’s team and last year’s, how they’re celebrating home runs and victories, and how he feels about the Athletics leaving Oakland. Later, Sarah Langs on the Rays’ 13-0 start to the season at home, Masataka Yoshida’s two homer game and the opposing batters’ average when facing Ohtani. Plus, Roxy Bernstein’s interview with Brandon Nimmo.

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Karl Ravech and Buster discuss Max Scherzer’s sticky stuff suspension, Pete Alonso betting on himself, the Giants’ lack of defense, what’s next for Madison Bumgarner, the beauty of the Brewers and the A’s moving to Las Vegas. Next, Sarah Langs stops by to talk about the metrics that prove the rule changes are working as intended, the Rays’ shutouts to start the season and the Pirates’ 27 home runs. Then, Hembo on the return of Fernando Tatis Jr. to the Padres lineup, if Clayton Kershaw is the best regular pitcher ever, and his thoughts on The Beatles. Plus, the gang lays out a few weekend wagers.

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Tim Kurkjian and Buster discuss Buster waking up to more snow in Bozeman Clayton Kershaw’s 200th win and why he should go into the Hall of Fame with a unanimous vote, their top-three teams right now, Mookie Betts possibly playing shortstop, and Hunter Greene’s extension. Then, Buster talks to Bob Melvin, Xander Bogaerts, Juan Soto and Manny Machado about where they prefer to hit in the lineup. Later, Todd Radom shares his thoughts on Chris Sale, delivers the Forgotten Field and administers the weekly quiz.

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David Schoenfield and Buster discuss injuries to Corbin Burnes, Jacob deGrom and Jeffrey Springs, the Dodgers and Mariners starting 8-9, Dave flip-flopping on the Diamondbacks, Yordan Álvarez’s easy swing, if Fernando Tatis Jr. could walk more, and the Athletics staining Major League Baseball. Then, Karl Ravech’s full interview with Dusty Baker and Bruce Bochy. Later, Sarah Abbott recaps the Taylor Swift concert and Sarah Langs plays The Numbers Game.

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Hembo and Buster discuss the undefeated Rays’ baseball operation, Jared Kelenic and Gleyber Torres’ improved approaches at the plate, how the Padres should order their lineup when Fernando Tatis Jr. returns, and Bryce Harper volunteering to play first base. Then, Sarah Langs stops by to talk about how many innings the Tampa Bay has trailed, Luis Arráez hitting .500 and Max Muncy pounding the Giants. Later, Karl Ravech on Martín Maldonado wearing the mic on Sunday Night Baseball, and the Tigers and Red Sox feeling like powder kegs early in the season. Plus, Elle Duncan interviews Brandon Lowe.

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Jessica Mendoza and Buster discuss the rise of home run celebrations, the undefeated Rays’ offense continuing to impress, how the pitch clock is helping dominant pitchers, Martín Maldonado on the mic for this week’s Sunday Night Baseball and the Giants trying to figure it out. Then, Todd Radom delivers this week’s Forgotten Field and administers the quiz. Later, Jesse Rogers on the Cubs’ strong start, misreading the Brewers and if the Cardinals will trade for a pitcher.

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Tim Kurkjian and Buster Olney discuss the Rays’ 9-0 start, getting contributions from across the roster and how it could be difference-making in the AL East. They also get into Oneil Cruz’s injury, Tim’s take on the Padres-Braves Hall of Fame conversation, the defensive metrics for the Brewers being off the charts, Shohei Ohtani hitting a ball at his ankles for a home run and the athleticism of the Diamondbacks. Then, Sarah Langs talks about Nick Castellanos, Jordan Walker’s nine-game hit streak to start his career and Nelson Cruz’s six RBI game. Plus, interviews with Bob Melvin and Cruz.

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Karl Ravech and Buster discuss the star power of Braves-Padres, how many future Hall of Famers could be playing in this weekend’s series, AAA Sacramento pitcher Kade McClure calling Fernando Tatis Jr. a “cheater,” the Brewers sweeping the Mets and the Dodgers feeling just fine. Next, Sarah Langs talks about the Giants hitting 13 home runs against the White Sox, Vlad Guerrero Jr.’s incredible start to the season, the undefeated Rays and Juan Soto’s defense. Then, Hembo on his new book “Got Your Number,” patience or panic with the Phillies, why being single is cool again and a star catcher. Later, Taylor leads off the Bleacher Tweets with thoughts on the Oakland A’s.

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Eduardo Pérez and Buster discuss Oliver Marmol calling out Tyler O’Neill for getting thrown out at home, Manny Machado’s strikeout via pitch clock violation, what’s wrong with the Mets and MLB’s average salary going up 11 percent. Then, Jessica Mendoza with her takes on Marmol calling out O’Neill and Machado’s pitch clock violation. Plus, her thoughts on the Dodgers’ rotation and the Orioles promoting Grayson Rodriguez. Later, Todd Radom delivers the Forgotten Field and administers the weekly quiz.

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