Baseball Tonight with Buster Olney

Tim Kurkjian and Buster discuss the Rangers looking like even-keeled professionals with Bruce Bochy at the helm, Robbie Ray going down, Jake Cronenworth’s extension, Kodai Senga's “ghost fork,” the undefeated Rays and Joey Gallo doing damage with the Twins. Then, Sarah Langs on if Juan Soto is in “decline,” Anthony Volpe’s first career hit and Tim Herrin making history in his MLB debut. Plus, interviews with Marcus Semien and Bryce Harper.

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Karl Ravech and Buster discuss Aaron Judge picking up where he left off, Shohei Ohtani dazzling on the mound in an Angels loss, if Dylan Cease is the best pitcher on the planet, their first impressions of the pitch clock, Red Sox fans booing, why they doubted the Dodgers and the AL MVP trifecta. Then, Sarah Langs on her favorite thing from Opening Day, Adley Rutschman and the pace of play. Plus, Buster finishes his team previews with the Yankees and Phillies.

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Eduardo Pérez and Buster make rapid-fire predictions on home run numbers for Shohei Ohtani and Aaron Judge, if the Angels make the playoffs, if the Astros can repeat as champions, and how many wins the White Sox will notch. Plus, they touch on the tentative agreement between MiLB players and MLB. Then, Hembo on his best season-long bets, three player milestones to watch and the three most loaded jersey numbers in baseball history. Later, Todd Radom shares this week’s Forgotten Field and administers the weekly quiz. And, Buster previews the Brewers and the Royals.

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Tim Kurkjian and Buster discuss the time Tim was pulled over while doing a radio hit, their picks for the playoffs, Cy Young and MVP, Anthony Volpe making the Yankees’ Opening Day roster, the Guardians extending Andrés Giménez, the Braves’ rotation looking vulnerable and JT Realmuto’s ridiculous ejection. Then, Sarah Langs clears out for Taylor to yell about Grayson Rodriguez, gives her picks and plays The Numbers Game. Plus, Buster previews the Rays and Tigers.

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Karl Ravech and Buster discuss more injuries in the NL East, hockey star Connor McDavid wanting an international hockey tournament after watching the World Baseball Classic, and how they’d fix the WBC’s pitching problem. Next, Roger Clemens talks about the Astros’ chances to repeat, Shohei Ohtani’s preparation and how he’d try to exploit the new rules on the mound. Then, Jessica Mendoza on Ohtani executing his best pitch in biggest moment, moving the WBC to July and what the Dodgers need from their starting shortstop. Later, Sarah Langs has notes on Ohtani, Masataka Yoshida and Matt Olson mashing in Spring Training. Plus, Buster previews the Red Sox and Marlins.

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Hembo and Buster discuss Shohei Ohtani cementing himself as the face of baseball, the most significant moment of Ohtani and Mike Trout’s careers, Bryce Harper staying off the 60-day IL and Hembo’s preseason superlatives. Then, Alden Gonzalez on the World Baseball Classic final being one of the best experiences he’s had at a ballpark, the game ending in the matchup everyone wanted, Ohtani’s growth as a pitcher and something he’s never seen before on the field. Later, Todd Radom delivers this week’s Forgotten Field and administers the quiz. Plus, Buster previews the Cardinals and the Nationals.

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Sarah Langs and Buster discuss Trea Turner's grand slam against Venezuela, Paul Goldschmidt hitting the ball hard in the World Baseball Classic and Rōki Sasaki. Then, Tim Kurkjian stops by to talk about the Mets losing Edwin Díaz, how the Phillies could be the biggest benefactors of Diaz going down, if the Astros can manage without Jose Altuvé, where Fernando Tatis Jr.'s head will be at when he returns from suspension, agreeing on all six National League playoff teams, and the Cubs and the Angels looking improved in Spring Training. Plus, Buster previews the Padres and Pirates.

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Jeff Passan and Buster discuss how an exciting Puerto Rico-Dominican Republic game was dampen by Edwin Diaz injuring himself in the celebration, his impressions of the World Baseball Classic, how it impacts the Mets bullpen and MLB’s rules when signing players from Japan. Then, Todd Radom delivers the Forgotten Field and administers the weekly quiz. Next, Buster previews the Blue Jays. Later, Sarah Langs plays The Numbers Game from the WBC with an even more exuberant crowd behind her. And, Buster asks Hal Steinbrenner about when he consults with Aaron Judge.Jeff Passan and Buster discuss how an exciting Puerto Rico-Dominican Republic game was dampen by Edwin Diaz injuring himself in the celebration, his impressions of the World Baseball Classic, how it impacts the Mets bullpen and MLB’s rules when signing players from Japan. Then, Todd Radom delivers the Forgotten Field and administers the weekly quiz. Next, Buster previews the Blue Jays. Later, Sarah Langs plays The Numbers Game from the WBC with an even more exuberant crowd behind her. And, Buster asks Hal Steinbrenner about when he consults with Aaron Judge.

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Xavier Scruggs and Buster Olney discuss if the 40/40 club will become less exclusive, which players could join the club, Shohei Ohtani growing the game through the World Baseball Classic and a conversation he had with Anthony Volpe. Then, Hembo brings a touch of March Madness to the pod with his No. 1 overall seed in MLB, a Cinderella team and a Diaper Dandy. Next, Sarah Langs plays The Numbers Game from the WBC. And, Buster previews the Diamondbacks.

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Eduardo Pérez joins Buster to discuss the World Baseball Classic, Venezuela looking primed to come out of Pool D, a possible Puerto Rico-Dominican Republic showdown, Mexico crushing Team USA, losing his voice cheering on Puerto Rico and which Spring Training stats he looks at when evaluating young players. Then, Orioles pitcher Grayson Rodriguez stops by to talk about what he has left to prove in the AAA, working with Adley Rutschman, the first time he realized he could be pretty good at baseball and his passion for hunting. Then, Tim Kurkjian on Baltimore’s direction, the Diamondbacks inking Corbin Carroll to a longterm contract and what he’s been seeing at Spring Training in Arizona. Plus, Buster previews the Angels and the Orioles.

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