Charles Barkley joins Buster to discuss how much he’s enjoying watching the Dodgers and Padres, why Fernando Tatis Jr. is the most exciting player to watch since Barry Bonds, San Diego’s confidence as a team, and Mookie Betts performing under the weight of a big contract and expectations. Then, Sarah Langs stops by to talk about Anthony Rizzo striking out Freddie Freeman, another stellar performance from Jacob deGrom in a losing effort, Francisco Lindor addressing his struggles and the bad obstruction call in Brewers-Marlins.
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Laughing Strike Out

ESPN MLB Insider Buster Olney leads the baseball discussion alongside other top analysts.

Sports

Hembo and Buster discuss why Shohei Ohtani is the best hitter on the planet, the Mets’ inability to control the run game, and the hole in Corbin Carroll’s swing. Then, Twins catcher Ryan Jeffers talks about the Twins’ 12-game winning streak, the origin of the home run sausage, processing injury in the clubhouse, catching as a “big” guy, and his perspective on the ABS system. Later, Red Sox pitcher Nick Pivetta the Red Sox pitching staff’s progression, what pitching coach Andrew Bailey brings to the team, an update on his injury, his experience with the ABS system in the minor leagues, and who should be able to challenge a balls and strikes.
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Staggering Splits

David Cone, Karl Ravech and Buster discuss the Phillies appearing poised to do big things, the Giants’ offseason moves not yet paying off, why Aaron Judge was likely ejected, and their Willie Mays memories on his 93rd birthday. Then, Jesse Rogers talks about the Padres trading for Luis Arráez, the Marlins folding, his Bryce Harper story, their top three teams in baseball, the Cubs winning in different ways, and the confusing Reds. Later, Sarah Langs on her mom’s love for Mays, the Phillies’ home dominance, a fitting José Ramírez stat and Shohei Ohtani’s best start to season. 
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7:03 Clown Car w/ David Cone & Karl Ravech
16:42 Jesse Rogers
30:14 Sarah Langs
40:04 Bryson Stott w/ Roxy Bernstein & Doug Glanville
45:21 Bleacher Tweets
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Beholden to the Calendar

Karl Ravech and Buster discuss Phillies-Giants on Sunday Night Baseball, the Red Sox improving, another impressive showing from the Orioles against the Yankees, a “Block-Or-Charge” at home plate, and possibly four AL Central teams in the playoffs. Then, Sarah Langs joins from Citi Field to talk about MLB’s star-studded happy birthday video, Shōta Imanaga, and two players notching 1,000 games played in the same game. Later, Todd Radom shares the Ballpark and Beyond, and administers the quiz.
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8:17 Karl Ravech
27:14 Sarah Langs
24:41 Todd Radom
45:11 Bleacher Tweets
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Birthdays Are Important

Buster and Cameron Maybin discuss how Cameron acquired his Ichiro Suzuki jersey, Grayson Rodriguez’s growth, not worrying about Aaron Judge, his top five favorite players to watch right now, thoughts on hitting in the modern era, and the Mariners starting to take off. Then, Hembo stops by to talk about a much-improved Alex Bohm, Vlad Guerrero Jr.’s dip in form, being patient with the bottom half of the Dodgers’ lineup, and how his Phillies are a month ahead of schedule.
12:30 Cameron Maybin
34:43 Bleacher Tweets
43:33 Hembo
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Sprinkles and Rainbows

Eduardo Pérez, Tim Kurkjian and Buster discuss the birthday surprise Eduardo cooked up for Sarah Langs, the Red Sox impressing, the Cubs grinding, MLB fixing its uniform problem, and an intriguing series between the Yankees and Orioles. Then, Sarah Langs talks about how Eduardo revealed her birthday surprise, Wyatt Langford’s inside the park home run, another amazing Mookie Betts stat, and an exciting weekend series between the Braves and Guardians.
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6:13 Clown Car
28:30 Sarah Langs
38:49 Karl Ravech and Theo Epstein
41:56 Bleacher Tweets
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Laughing Strike Out

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