Baseball Tonight with Buster Olney

Tim Kurkjian and Buster discuss Mickey Rivers attempting to shakedown Tim at his first spring training, Justin Verlander reuniting with Max Scherzer and why the ghost runner rule really bothers Tim. Then, Alex Anthopoulous talks about the chaos of extra-innings games, if he looks at win projections and Dana Brown leaving for the Astros. Next, Sarah Langs on Cedric Mullins and Jorge Mateo stealing bases, and Yu Darvish signing another six-year deal. Later, Vinnie Pasquantino gets into the Chiefs winning the Super Bowl, an awkward moment at radio row, Arizona not changing its clocks and his Joey Votto-like command of the strike zone.

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Buster is joined by Jess Mendoza to break down what to expect from the Dodgers going into spring training, the Dodger's retiring Fernando Valenzuela's jersey, and her experience coaching in Europe. Next, Buster is joined by Dodgers manager Dave Roberts discussing who will be the starting shortstop this season, the turnover of personalities in the clubhouse, and the Dodgers - Padres rivalry. Then, Pittsburgh Pirates GM Ben Cherington joins to discuss the nuance of trade conversations, talks with Bryan Reynolds, and Oneil Cruz’s progression. Next, Sarah Langs joins to play the numbers game and Buster quizzes her movie knowledge. Plus, Doug Glanville hops on to grade his career in the big leagues, what team is intriguing this winter, how Tatís will navigate what’s next following his suspension, what team has befuddled him, and shares the impact of his Sports and Society class.

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Hembo and Buster discuss falling in love with the Mariners’ offseason, bets with the best value for MVP and Cy Young, and when he knew Rob Thomson was the guy for the Phillies. Next, new Astros GM Dana Brown stops by to talk about finally landing a GM job, scouting Michael Harris II and how to improve his championship roster. Then, Rob Thomson on Bryce Harper’s healing process, courting Trae Turner and the keys to making a World Series return. Later, Padres GM A.J. Preller shares insights on contract talks with Juan Soto and Manny Machado. And finally, Sarah Langs talks about receiving the You Can Look It Up Award and meeting Julio Rodríguez.

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Hembo and Buster discuss Scott Rolen’s admittance into the Baseball Hall of Fame, how Hall of Fame voting has become like instant replay, the Twins-Marlins trade and which teams Hembo thinks will be the last four standing in 2023. Then, Miami GM Kim Ng stops by to talk about how the Luis Arráez trade went down, Skip Schumaker getting the best out of players, being in a division with Goliaths and Sandy Alcántara. Next, Sarah Langs plays The Numbers Game. Later, Angels GM Perry Minasian on Arte Moreno deciding to hold onto the franchise, improving the defense and where negotiations stand with Shohei Ohtani.

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Description: Alden Gonzalez and Buster discuss how much money Shohei Ohtani could score in free agency, what the Angels should do as they try to re-sign Ohtani, which teams could afford Ohtani, if Trevor Bauer will land on a team this season and the automatic strike zone coming to AAA. Then, Sarah Langs talks about if Corey Seager is underrated, a “down year” for Juan Soto, and rubbing elbows with Sandy Alcántara and Aaron Judge. Later, Hembo on why $500 million is merely the get-in price for Ohtani, baseball’s Jaguars in 2023 and appreciating Andrew McCutchen.

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Tim Kurkjian joins Buster to discuss the Dodgers trading for Miguel Rojas, if Trevor Bauer will pitch again and how they’ve never seen anything like the Carlos Correa saga. Then, Hembo on Steve Cohen and the Mets deciding they weren’t paying for damaged goods, plus notes on Dusty Baker. Later, Dylan Cease stops by to talk about Liam Hendriks’ cancer diagnosis, Buster picking him to win the Cy Young in 2022, his drive to constantly improve, his dominant slider, how he figured out that pitch, when he knew the slider was a special pitch for him and pitchers he learned from growing up. Finally, Sarah Langs gets into Mandy Bell’s final fundraising haul for ALS research, Nelson Cruz signing with the Padres, Adley Rutschman and the Blue Jays balancing their lineup.

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Buster and Yankees GM Brian Cashman discuss his team’s roster, who’s going to play left field, if he had any idea Aaron Judge would return to New York after the season ended, Hal Steinbrenner’s involvement with Judge, media reports Judge was signing with San Francisco and Cashman’s additions to the front office. Then, Hembo stops by to talk about what the Dodgers will do with Trevor Bauer, why Rafael Devers is a worthwhile investment for the Red Sox and Carlos Correa's next move if he doesn’t sign a long term deal. Later, Sarah Langs on coaching up Mandy Bell for a half marathon, Rich Hill’s 12th team, and if the Rogers twins will pull pranks while playing for the Giants.

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Buster is joined by Karl Ravech breaking down today’s shocking news of Carlos Correa heading to the New York Mets and how Steve Cohen has changed the equation for MLB owners. Next, Sarah Langs joins sharing her mom’s conspiracy theory on Correa to the Mets and how she would line up the Mets’ star hitters if she were Buck Showalter. Then, Cubs manager David Ross hops on to share how the Dansby Swanson deal went down, ways Dansby impresses him on and off the field, and how their pitching is taking a step forward. Later, Hembo joins to breakdown why the Correa deal is fundamentally a shock to baseball and how Correa will take the Mets to the next level.

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Doug Glanville joins Buster to discuss teams handing out huge deals, players seeking the biggest pile of money possible, Carlos Correa signing with the Giants, Carlos Rodón’s injury questions after signing with the Yankees and where Dansby Swanson could land as the last big piece on the board. Then, Hembo stops by to declare that the Yankees leveled the playing field against the Astros and Rodón will provide Gerrit Cole a safety net, plus a round of Big, Bigger, Biggest. Later, Terry Francona on the one thing he likes to brag about, playing Cribbage in the clubhouse, unintended consequences of the rule changes, and what Josh Bell and Mike Zunino bring to the Guardians. Finally, Sarah Langs answers your #BleacherTweets.

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The Boston Globe's Dan Shaughnessy joins Buster to discuss his full autopsy on the Red Sox, it being dark day for Boston fans losing Xander Bogaerts, and his advice for the organization moving forward. Next, Sarah Langs hops on to play The Numbers Game and give her insight on what a Shohei Ohtani contract might look like this winter. Then, Karl Ravech joins to break down Red Sox's confusing decisions, Willson Contreras heading to the Cardinals, and Aaron Judge’s crystal ball. Later, Hembo comes on to analyze the trump card Carlos Correa has over the Red Sox and Bogaerts running wild with the Padres lineup.

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