Baseball Tonight with Buster Olney

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Number 1: Promotion: Dodgers Call-Up Josue De Paula; Brewers Are The Team to Beat; Baseball After 9/11
NEXT PODCAST OUT TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 15 David Schoenfield and Buster Olney discuss the Dodgers’ promotion of top prospect Josue De Paula, what it signals about Shohei Ohtani’s injury, Aaron Judge unhappy that he was pulled early in his first two games back, Elly De La Cruz’s crazy assist and what’s next for the Mariners. Then, Braves analyst Peter Moylan stops by to talk about why the Brewers are the team to beat in the National League, the Dodgers bleeding, Kyle Schwarber on pace to lead the league in homers, and why Chris Sale is the ultimate teammate. Next, Buster and Michael Kay share their memories of 9/11 on the 25th anniversary and reflect on what baseball meant after the tragedy. Later, Sarah Langs plays The Numbers Game. Finally, a listener shares a personal 9/11 story during Bleacher Tweets. 0:00 Welcome 2:26 David Schoenfield joins 3:08 Dodgers promote top prospect Josue De Paula 6:08 More concern: Aaron Judge or Shohei Ohtani? 7:03 Judge unhappy he was pulled early 8:40 Elly De La Cruz’s crazy assist 12:11 What’s next for the Mariners? 16:41 Braves analyst Peter Moylan joins 16:11 How players are feeling at the end of the season 19:03 Shohei Ohtani's injury 21:30 Brewers are team to beat in NL 23:12 The Dodgers bleed 24:07 Most important for the Braves headed into October 25:19 Kyle Schwarber hits 484th career HR 26:40 Chris Sale is the veteran teammate Braves needed 28:04 Buster & Michael Kay on baseball after 9/11 28:59 “We didn’t know if baseball would continue” 30:20 Mets legend Al Leiter shows up at Kay’s door 33:19 Everyone was rooting for the Yankees 34:33 Kay struggling to be himself during broadcasts 36:59 What baseball’s return meant to people 40:03 George W. Bush’s World Series first pitch 41:40 Sarah Langs plays The Numbers Game 42:43 Special edition of Bleacher Tweets EMAIL THE SHOW: [email protected] REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS Follow The Baseball Tonight Podcast on… YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHeL6O-A-ASmSMwbSCFvPKEq1Cslo_lrw Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5FG6xCcd338SgZjZ9urHRI Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/baseball-tonight-with-buster-olney/id137699414 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
September 11, 202649min
Number 2: Askew: Aaron Judge Returns; Shohei Ohtani Done Pitching; Umpire Turns Fashion Police
Tim Kurkjian and Buster discuss Yankees slugger Aaron Judge returning, what New York can expect, if Judge and Shohei Ohtani can start hitting before the postseason, Ohtani not expected to pitch again in 2026, Jesús Luzardo’s domination of the Braves, and umpire Doug Eddings going fashion police on Cardinals pitcher Hancel Rincon. Then, Hembo stops by to talk about why the Phillies are the most dangerous team in a three-game series, the White Sox becoming the first team this season with three 30 home run hitters, whether the Giants should trade or build on Rafael Devers, and what Roman Anthony does at the plate that no other Red Sox hitter can replicate. Later, Buster answers your questions during Bleacher Tweets. 0:00 Welcome 0:10 Top of the First 3:55 Tim Kurkjian joins 4:50 What can the Yankees expect from Aaron Judge? 6:00 Should MLB reseed after the Wild Card? 9:55 Shohei Ohtani most likely won’t pitch again in 2026 12:14 Will Judge or Ohtani hit again before the postseason? 14:38 Jesús Luzardo dominates Braves 17:41 Ump calls out Hancel Rincon for sideways cap 22:38 Hembo joins 23:25 Braves-Phillies rivalry 24:26 Scariest potential NL Wild Card team 26:19 White Sox have three 30 HR hitters 29:06 Rafael Devers: Building block or trade piece? 34:39 Roman Anthony’s return is what the Red Sox needed 38:48 Padres catcher could make history 41:15 Bleacher Tweets EMAIL THE SHOW: [email protected] REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS Follow The Baseball Tonight Podcast on… YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHeL6O-A-ASmSMwbSCFvPKEq1Cslo_lrw Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5FG6xCcd338SgZjZ9urHRI Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/baseball-tonight-with-buster-olney/id137699414 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
September 09, 202650min
Number 3: Another chapter in the Ketel Marte drama | Skubal finally gets a Dodger win
Buster Olney recaps all of the fun from the Little League Classic, culminating with the Braves exciting win over the Brewers. Eric Hosmer then joins to go in-depth on the Ketel Marte saga and what's next for him and the Diamondbacks. They also discuss Kade Anderson's impressive debut, the latest in the PCA-Ohtani NL MVP race, the Dodgers pitching rotation and Skubal's first win, the Yankees injury setbacks, and the hottest team in baseball - the Kansas City Royals. We cap it off with Bleacher Tweets: Is Buster's real name, 'Buster?' 0:00 Little League Classic recap, Phillies walkoff 5:10 Hosmer joins, LLWS memories 8:45 The Ketel Marte saga evolves 16:18 Aaron Boone's management of George Lombard Jr 18:35 Kade Anderson's impressive debut vs Cubs 20:17 AL Wild Card drama 21:56 PCA vs Ohtani, NL MVP race 23:34 Dodgers pitching update, Skubal's first win 29:02 Yankees latest injury setback 30:57 Royals are hottest team in baseball 34:11 Bleacher Tweets: Tatis, Buster's real name Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
August 24, 202642min
Number 4: Jacob Misiorowski dominates Dodgers in October preview? + Why the Cubs might have the best defense of all-time
Welcome back to the Baseball Tonight podcast with Buster Olney. On today's show, Buster is joined by Tim Kurkjian to discuss Joshua Baez's epic debut performance for the Cardinals. Jacob Misorowski going toe to toe with the World Series favorites, and why the Cubs' defense might be the best we've ever seen. We'll also discuss what Shohei Ohtani might do with the unique opt-out clause he has in his contract, and if the Dodgers should be worried. All this, plus Buster answers your questions in the latest edition of Bleacher Tweets. 00:00 Open, Sunday recap 3:00 Tim Kurkjian joins the show 6:00 Joshua Baez has an epic debut for the Cardinals 9:48 Jacob Misiorowski goes off against the Dodgers 13:25 Should the Dodgers keep Edwin Diaz as their closer? 15:05 How good is the Cubs' defense? 19:02 Should the Mariners promote Kade Anderson now? 22:47 Will Shohei Ohtani opt-out of his contract? 28:12 Bleacher Tweets; Francisco Lindor, Mariners Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
August 17, 202635min
Number 5: Building Culture: Juan Soto is Officially a Met; Red Sox Trade for Garrett Crochet; Will the Astros Trade Kyle Tucker?
Jesse Rogers, David Schoenfield and Buster discuss what (other than money) motivated Juan Soto to sign with the Mets, Soto's opportunity to be the greatest Met ever, whether there was friction between Soto and other Yankee players, the Red Sox trading for Garrett Crochet, Alex Bregman's success at Fenway Park, the Orioles remaining oddly quiet, and where Cody Bellinger, Kyle Tucker and Bregman will begin the 2025 season. CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: [email protected] REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS 4:38 Jesse Rogers & David Schoenfield 34:37 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
December 13, 202442min