Baseball Tonight with Buster Olney

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  Welcome to the Postseason: Wild Card Preview; Justin Verlander Retires; Max Scherzer Done Too? 28.09.2026 42min

  Jesse Rogers and David Schoenfield join Buster Olney following the end of the MLB regular season to preview the Wild Card round. They predict all four series: Phillies at Braves, White Sox at Astros, Cubs at Padres, and Red Sox at Yankees. Plus, they discuss their picks for Cy Young, MVP, Rookie of the Year and Manager of the Year. They also talk about Justin Verlander retiring, and if we’ve seen the last of Max Scherzer. Later, Buster answers your questions during Bleacher Tweets. 0:00 Welcome 0:30 MLB Wild Card Matchups are set 4:17 David Schoenfield & Jesse Rogers join 5:16 Justin Verlander retires. Max Scherzer’s last start, too? 9:38 Verlander’s emotional moment with his daughter 10:31 Wild Card Preview: Phillies at Braves 16:06 Wild Card Preview: White Sox at Astros 17:52 Wild Card Preview: Cubs at Padres 20:00 Wild Card Preview: Red Sox at Yankees 24:34 Cy Young predictions 25:39 MVP predictions 27:37 Rookie of the Year predictions 28:59 Manger of the Year predictions 34:29 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
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  Energy Level: PCA Joins 40-40 Club; Early Red Sox-Yankees Predictions; White Sox Clinch 25.09.2026 1h 6min

  Tim Kurkjian and Buster discuss Pete Crow-Armstrong joining the 40-40 club and why he must be the unanimous NL MVP, four legendary broadcasters that are retiring after this season, the injury discord between the Yankees’ Aaron Judge and Aaron Boone, the Red Sox’s lights out bullpen, the White Sox making the MLB postseason after three-straight 100-loss seasons, and the Padres turning it on in the second half. Then, Eduardo Pérez stops by to talk about what he thinks will transpire between the Red Sox and Yankees in the Wild Card round, the home field advantage for the Tampa Bay Rays, and the Dodgers finding their way back in September. Next, Sarah Langs plays The Numbers Game. Later, Adam Ottavino sits down with Boston’s Payton Tolle and Cleveland’s Parker Messick on the field at Fenway Park. Finally, Buster answers your questions during Bleacher Tweets. 0:00 Welcome 4:53 Tim Kurkjian joins 6:08 Legendary broadcasters retiring 13:32 Cubs Pete Crow-Armstrong joins 40-40 club 16:22 Yankees Aaron Judge-Aaron Boone discord 20:03 Red Sox bullpen 21:49 White Sox clinch MLB playoffs 23:29 Padres turnaround 25:57 Eduardo Pérez joins 27:36 Yankees-Red Sox predictions 35:16 Rays home field advantage  37:43 Padres hottest team in baseball 38:41 Dodgers have a good September  42:58 Mets hire Andy Green 46:59 The Numbers Game with Sarah Langs 48:06 Adam Ottavino with Payton Tolle & Parker Messick 58:30 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
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  Two Old Farmers: Mets Hire Andy Green; You Need THIS to Win in October; Giants Broadcaster Mike Krukow Calls It a Career 23.09.2026 1h

  Paul “Hembo” Hembekides and Buster discuss Cubs third baseman Alex Bregman reaching out to Buster for help with his facial injury. Then, the guys get into the Mets hiring Andy Green as manager, Hembo’s cautious optimism on Edwin Díaz and Garrett Crochet’s returns, how the Rays turned Freddy Peralta around, Steven Kwan’s resurgence, the Mariners’ disappointing season and what wins in October. Later, Giants broadcaster Mike Krukow stops by to talk about his final week calling games before calling it a career after 36 seasons, Duane Kuiper’s cancer diagnosis, and when Kruk and Kuip will make their last appearance in the booth together. Finally, Buster answers your questions during Bleacher Tweets. 0:00 Welcome 4:31 Hembo joins 5:23 Alex Bregman calls Buster for help 8:47 Mets hire Andy Green as manager 12:18 Did Edwin Díaz figure it out? 13:42 Red Sox Garrett Crochet nearing return 15:30 Rays fixed Freddy Peralta 17:56 Steven Kwan’s resurgence 19:55 Mariners disaster season 23:24 Postseason success X-Factor 29:43 Giants broadcaster Mike Krukow 50:46 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
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  Aaron Judge hurt AGAIN; 4 teams for 3 spots (White Sox, Guardians, Astros, Rangers); Padres are the hottest team in baseball 🔥 21.09.2026 35min

  The final week of the regular season is here! Buster gives us everything at play in these final few days as several Playoff spots are still up for grabs in the AL Central and AL West. David Schoenfield then joins the show to break down the Guardians/White Sox race: he states why Cleveland can make some big noise in the postseason and analyzes the crumbling White Sox pitching staff. They then take a look at the Rays dominance, Aaron Judge's latest IL stint and what it means for the Yankees, the Padres September surge, the AL West race, and the Dodgers return to dominance. 0:00 Latest news: Bregman hit with foul ball, Padres roll 4:20 Playoff outlook, where we stand with 1 week left 7:04 Guardians-White Sox AL Central race 15:46 Rays playoff forecast 17:03 Aaron Judge back on the IL, will he play again this year? 23:08 Rays home dominance 24:23 Padres are hottest team in baseball 26:37 AL West race coming down to the wire between Rangers and Astros 27:46 Dodgers are back on track 28:52 Bleacher Tweets, why owners don't want Brewers/Rays World Series Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Crazy White Sox-Guardians series, Yankees best rotation ever? + Who is the World Series favorite: Dodgers or Brewers? 18.09.2026 46min

  Jesse Rogers joins to recap the wild White Sox-Guardians series that saw the AL Central lead change for the first time since July 4. He discusses Cleveland's postseason chances, the White Sox collapse, the tight AL West race, the case for a unanimous PCA NL MVP vote, and why the Brewers have their eyes set beyond the Cubs. Hembo then joins to talk about Sandy Alcántara's unique feat, Jesús Luzardo's injury and what that means for the Phillies, why the Brewers didn't trade for Tarik Skubal, the Yankees historic pitching staff, and Yoshinobu Yamamoto's crazy season. Plus Sarah Langs and Bleacher Tweets! 0:00 Intro 1:05 Dodgers clinch NL West; White Sox, Red Sox, Padres win 4:16 White Sox-Guardians series with Jesse Rogers 6:25 Cleveland is scary in the postseason 8:55 White Sox pitching staff is crumbling 10:22 Tommy Pham's surprise impact 13:11 White Sox season a success if they miss playoffs? 14:16 Astros-Rangers AL West battle 15:00 PCA unanimous MVP case 17:37 Brewers are better positioned than last year 19:50 Hembo joins, Sandy Alcántara's feat 22:26 The impact of Jesús Luzardo's injury 23:43 Blake Snell's injury; Dodgers showing cracks 25:54 Yordan Alvarez should be AL MVP 28:11 Yankees might have their best pitching staff ever 30:25 Why the Brewers didn't trade for Tarik Skubal 33:11 Skubal's best trait 35:28 Yoshinobu Yamamoto is out-of-this-world 38:34 Sarah Langs plays the numbers game 39:40 Bleacher Tweets: PCA, Brewers/Cubs rivlary Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Let's Argue: Pete Alonso Hits 300th HR at Citi Field; Jesús Luzardo to IL; AL MVP Race is Messy 16.09.2026 57min

  David Schoenfield and Buster Olney discuss the Phillies body blow with Jesús Luzardo heading to the IL, the Brewers winning a fourth straight NL Central, the poetry of Pete Alonso’s 300th career home run at Citi Field, and a slew of possible managerial and front office changes in 2027. Then, Jorge Castillo stops by to talk about Alonso’s return to New York and miffed Mets fans, if Bo Bichette will opt-out of his contract, the state of baseball in Puerto Rico, and Aaron Judge’s first week back. Later, Buster answers your questions during Bleacher Tweets. 0:00 Welcome 4:55 David Schoenfield joins 5:37 Guardians-White Sox battling in AL Central 7:30 Phillies Jesús Luzardo to IL 9:41 Brewers win fourth straight NL Central 12:53 Orioles Pete Alonso hits 300th career HR 16:10 Possible managerial & front office changes 16:11 Mets need new manager in 2027 18:51 Still Alex Cora to Philadelphia smoke 19:53 Will the Mariners retain Jerry Dipoto? 22:57 AL MVP race between Àlvarez, Caminero, Schlittler 27:36 Jorge Castillo joins 27:51 More on Pete Alonso’s return to Citi Field 35:02 Will Bo Bichette opt-out of his contract? 47:50 State of baseball in Puerto Rico 47:22 Evaluating Aaron Judge first week back 48:18 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
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  Hammy: Pete Alonso Returns to Citi Field; Cam Schlittler for MVP?; Tom Hamilton on the Guardians 15.09.2026 52min

  Tim Kurkjian and Buster Olney discuss Pete Alonso’s return to Citi Field and if the Mets regret letting him go, whether Mike Elias will lead the Orioles again in 2027, Dodgers rookie Josue De Paula stepping up, Aaron Boone advocating for Cam Schlittler as an AL MVP candidate, Tony Vitello’s first season as an MLB manager, and Justin Verlander set to make one more start for the Tigers. Then, voice of the Cleveland Guardians Tom Hamilton stops by to talk about Cleveland’s sustained success, if they have the best rotation in the big leagues, players stepping up in José Ramírez’s absence, and the Chicago White Sox’s ascension. Later, Buster answers your questions during Bleacher Tweets. 0:00 Welcome 0:42 Top of the First 3:43 Tim Kurkjian joins 5:57 Pete Alonso returns to Citi Field 8:36 Will Mike Elias return as Orioles president? 13:34 Dodgers Josue De Paula stepping up 16:07 Yankees Cam Schlittler for AL MVP? 21:37 Giants Rafael Devers season ends early 23:20 Grading Tony Vitello’s first season as manager 24:37 Justin Verlander to make one more start 28:05 Tom Hamilton joins 29:28 Guardians sustained success 32:18 Best rotation in the league? 33:55 Wild AL playoff race 34:59 Steve Kwan is Steven Kwan again 37:20 Travis Bazzana’s relaxed approach 39:09 Chase DeLauter’s unusual swing 40:21 White Sox’s ascension 41:53 Most likely AL World Series winner 43:39 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
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  Promotion: Dodgers Call-Up Josue De Paula; Brewers Are The Team to Beat; Baseball After 9/11 11.09.2026 48min

  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
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  Askew: Aaron Judge Returns; Shohei Ohtani Done Pitching; Umpire Turns Fashion Police 09.09.2026 49min

  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
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  Right All Along: Dodgers Have an Ohtani Problem; Arte Moreno Sells the Angels 04.09.2026 45min

  Paul “Hembo” Hembekides and Buster Olney discuss Shohei Ohtani looking physically uncomfortable swinging the bat and why he should stop pitching this season, Arte Moreno selling the Los Angeles Angels to Stan Kroenke and how the team is already in better hands, why they were right about Bryce Harper all along, the Hall of Fame case for Paul Goldschmidt, the scourge of position players pitching, and a warning: spin the Cubs at your own peril. Then, Todd Radom stops by to talk about why we see so many home run robberies, and administer the weekly quiz. Plus, Sarah Langs plays The Numbers Game. Finally, Buster answers your questions during Bleacher Tweets. 0:00 Welcome 3:14 Hembo joins 5:29 Shohei Ohtani isn’t right 7:50 Angels sold to Stan Kroenke 12:30 Hembo was right about Bryce Harper  14:53 Position players pitching is a scourge 18:24 Cubs mashing breaking balls 22:14 HOF case for Paul Goldschmidt 25:16 Todd Radom joins 26:38 Why so many HR robberies? 30:29 The Quiz 31:56 Sarah Langs plays The Numbers Game 32:04 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
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  Telephone Pole: Should MLB Reseed the Playoffs?; Chipper Jones on PCA, The Miz & The "Eric Gregg Game" 02.09.2026 57min

  Jesse Rogers and Buster Olney discuss whether MLB should reseed the playoffs after the Wild Card round, what is keying Pete Crow-Armstong’s MVP run, if the Cubs pitching staff can find its swing-and-miss, a potential Shohei Ohtani pivot to the bullpen, Aaron Judge’s possible return next week, the Red Sox radio broadcast stirring the rivalry pot and Kete Marte being booed in his return. Then, Atlanta Braves great and Hall of Fame Chipper Jones stops by to talk about reuniting with teammates in Cooperstown, what he sees when watching PCA, how he would approach hitting Jacob Misiorowski and the infamous “Eric Gregg Game” in Game 5 of the 1997 NLCS. Later, Buster answers your questions during Bleacher Tweets. 4:20 Should MLB reseed the playoffs? 7:07 Limits on position players pitching? 9:46 Pete Crow-Armstrong “Mike Trout vibes” 12:18 Cubs lead the league in HR hit, HR given up 14:05 Could Shohei Ohtani pivot to relief? 16:02 Details on Aaron Judge’s return 18:46 Red Sox radio crew stirs the pot 23:26 Ketel Marte returns to boos 26:06 Chipper Jones joins 29:24 What he’s seeing from PCA at the plate 35:56 How he would approach Jacob Misiorowski 37:14 “The Eric Gregg Game” 51:19 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
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  Point Guard: Shohei Ohtani's Pitching Crossroads; PCA = MVP; Yankees Take Season Series From Red Sox 31.08.2026 41min

  Tim Kurkjian and Buster Olney discuss their colleague Karl Ravech signing off the ESPN airwaves for the final time, why the Los Angeles Dodgers need Shohei Ohtani’s bat more than his arm, Pete Crow-Armstrong’s five home run weekend, the Atlanta Braves’ heater, the New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox possibly setting up for a Wild Card series in the Bronx, and which teams will grab the third Wild Card spots in the American and National Leagues. Later, Buster answers your questions during Bleacher Tweets. 0:00 Top of the First 4:34 Tim Kurkjian joins 5:04 Karl Ravech signs off 8:52 Should Shohei Ohtani shut it down on the mound? 12:19 Ohtani’s knee for a RHP is a red flag 14:59 Pete Crow-Armstrong pulls ahead in NL MVP 17:40 Braves on 7-game win streak 20:56 Yankees take season series vs. Red Sox 22:55 Max Scherzer 9th on all-time K list 25:08 Sal Stewart locking up NL ROY 27:58 Third NL Wild Card team? 30:39 Third AL Wild Card team? 32:41 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
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  Why a weak schedule is the Mariners’ best friend + MLB farm system rankings  28.08.2026 1h 2min

  Welcome back to the Baseball Tonight Podcast with Buster Olney! On today’s episode, Buster is joined by ESPN Producer and Researcher for “Get Up!” Paul “Hembo” Hembekides to discuss why the Mariners’ weak strength of schedule at the and of the season should lead them into the playoffs. We’ll also discuss why the Red Sox have a historically great outfield duo in Wilyer Abreu and Ceddanne Rafaela. We’ll also hear from ESPN’s MLB prospect and farm system expert Kiley McDaniel on why the Brewers came in at number 1 in his latest farm system rankings, and why beauty is in the eyes of the beholder when it comes to teams’ player evaluations. All this, plus we play the numbers game with Sarah Langs, and Buster answers your questions in Bleacher Tweets. Timecodes:  0:02 Welcome, Top of the First  2:53 Hembo joins the show! 3:34 Cooper Pratt benched for lack of hustle 7:32 Mariners fighting for a playoff spot 10:33 MLB has a competitive balance problem 15:00 Red Sox are playing great defense 19:01 Sal Stewart is an RBI machine 21:37 Andrew Painter stepping up 24:42 Mike Trout, Ernie Banks & Walker Johnson shared stat 28:42 Sarah Langs plays the numbers game  30:24 who topped Kiley McDaniel’s farm system rankings? 32:07 Did the Brewers offer enough for Tarik Skubal? 34:28 Beauty is in the eyes of the beholder when it comes to player value 42:17 The Angels take a big step forward in the rankings 46:05 Why do the Orioles' prospects constantly stall?  50:11 What direction are the Mets heading?  58:05 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Ohtani pitching outlook + Venezuelan update | A deep dive into the Ketel Marte drama 26.08.2026 39min

  Alden Gonzalez joins to talk about how the WBC champion Venezuelan team is aiding recovery efforts and reacting to the devastating June earthquakes. He also talks about what Padres fans can expect from their new owners, and gives an update on Shohei Ohtani's pitching status. Diamondbacks beat writer Nick Piecoro then joins to discuss the bizarre Ketel Marte situation and where the Diamondbacks go from here. 0:00 Intro 2:48 Venezuelan earthquake recovery with Alden Gonzalez 9:59 Reaction to Padres new owners' first press conference 14:18 How much money will the new owners spend? 16:17 Shohei Ohtani pitching update 19:04 How much does NL MVP drive Ohtani's return? 21:47 Timeline of Ketel Marte saga with Nick Piecoro 29:39 Manager Torey Lovullo's strategy in handling Marte Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Another chapter in the Ketel Marte drama | Skubal finally gets a Dodger win 24.08.2026 41min

  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
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  Pack of 7: What's the Deal with the Dodgers?; Will Judge Be October Ready? 21.08.2026 59min

  Jorge Castillo and Buster Olney discuss what is going on with the Dodgers and Mark Walter, why Walter needs cash, the real reason the Dodgers are all-in on this season, how Shohei Ohtani should leverage the situation, Yankees pitcher Max Fried heading to the IL, if Aaron Judge can be Aaron Judge in October, and Mets owner Steve Cohen speaking to the media about a disastrous season. Then, Hembo stops by to talk about whether an American League team with a sub-.500 record will make the postseason, how to improve an already very good challenge system in MLB, nobody watching Orioles slugger Pete Alonso mash, Braves ace Chris Sale entering a new stratosphere, how Pete Crow-Armstrong’s season is even better than Hembo realized, and why every dynasty needs a Max Muncy. Then, Sarah Langs plays The Numbers Game. Later, Buster answers your questions during Bleacher Tweets. 0:00 Welcome 3:00 Jorge Castillo joins 3:38 What’s going on with Mark Walter and the Dodgers 5:35 Dodgers all-in because of overall uncertainty? 8:26 Dodgers’ off-field advantages could be trimmed 10:38 Shohei Ohtani should use this as leverage 14:27 Yankees Max Fried to the IL 16:06 Will Aaron Judge be ready for October? 18:45 Mets owner Steve Cohen speaks on rough season 20:30 Cohen says he’s committed to GM 23:38 Hembo joins 23:54 Will a sub-.500 AL team make the postseason? 27:57 Orioles Pete Alonso home run ruled foul 30:01 Challenge system works, how to make it better 34:56 Alonso is hitting, no one cares 37:55 Braves Chris Sale entering a new stratosphere 41:26 Pete Crow-Armstrong’s crazy play at Wrigley 44:34 Max Muncy enhancing his Dodgers legend 49:28 George Lombard Jr. is a top-6 shortstop already 50:08 Sarah Langs plays The Numbers Game 51:20 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
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  Special Talent: Cubs Built on Defense; Kyle Tucker Booed; Potential Ohtani Opt-Out? 19.08.2026 54min

  Jesse Rogers and Buster Olney discuss Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson’s oblique injury, how the Cubs are built on defense, the Brewers making a statement, what’s wrong with Pittsburgh Pirates ace Paul Skenes, Kyle Tucker’s ugly season continuing, and how the Mark Walter situation potentially lead to Shohei Ohtani opting out of his contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers. Then, Eduardo Pérez talks about how the St. Louis Cardinals are headed in the right direction, how the labor situation plays into the Seattle Mariners’ decision on promoting Kade Anderson, and why the San Diego Padres are more dangerous than you think. Later, Buster answers your questions during Bleacher Tweets. 0:00 WELCOME 0:46 TOP OF THE FIRST 03:55 JESSE ROGERS JOINS THE SHOW 04:15 DANSBY SWANSON TO THE IL WITH OBLIQUE INJURY 06:11 CUBS IDENTITY BUILT AROUND DEFENSE 09:00 PIRATES RESTING ACE PAUL SKENES 11:16 BREWERS MAKE STATEMENT VS. DODGERS IN LA 14:58 DODGERS SLIDING: CAN THEY TURN IT ON IN OCTOBER? 16:26 SHOHEI OHTANI RAMPING UP THROWING BULLPEN SESSIONS 19:18 KYLE TUCKER GETS BOOED AT HOME 24:10 WILL MARK WALTER REMAIN AS PRINCIPAL DODGERS OWNER? 28:25 EDUARDO PÉREZ JOINS 29:37 EDUARDO HAS A SPECIAL TALENT 32:17 CARDINALS ARE HEADED IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION 37:38 HOW BIG OF A DEAL IS DANSBY SWANSON’S INJURY? 39:33 MARINERS WEIGHING THE DECISION TO PROMOTE KADE ANDERSON 43:55 THE PADRES ARE MORE DANGEROUS THAN YOU THINK 46:33 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
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  Jacob Misiorowski dominates Dodgers in October preview? + Why the Cubs might have the best defense of all-time 17.08.2026 34min

  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
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  What happened to Paul Skenes + How worried should the Dodgers be about Diaz? 14.08.2026 54min

  Buster Olney recaps the nostalgic Field of Dreams game and another blown save for Edwin Diaz. Jake Peavy then joins to discuss how the Brewers should approach Jacob Misiorowski's workload down the stretch, Paul Skenes' slump, how the Dodgers should line up their postseason rotation, the Tigers sudden surge into playoff contention, and why the Padres are the Dodgers biggest threat. Then Hembo hops on to also discuss Will Smith's importance to the Dodgers, why the Yankees haven't had someone like George Lombard since the 1970s, Skenes' struggles, and Julio Rodriguez's down year. Plus Sarah Langs and Bleacher Tweets! 0:00 Welcome 0:55 Field of Dreams Game 2:33 Another blown save for Edwin Diaz 3:53 Jake Peavy joins 5:17 Brewers management of Jacob Misiorowski 7:00 Paul Skenes' slump 10:17 Dodgers postseason rotation outlook 12:43 Max Scherzer catching Verlander in career Ks 14:12 Tigers playoff chances after dealing Skubal and Mize 18:30 Biggest threats to Dodgers 22:09 Hembo joins, Buster's questionable dance moves 26:58 Will Smith's importance to the Dodgers 29:40 George Lombard Jr.s' impressive first week with the Yankees 33:44 Paul Skenes' struggles 37:27 Positional evaluation 41:47 Julio Rodriguez's slump 45:39 Sarah Langs plays the numbers game 47:03 Bleacher Tweets: Mariners, Alfonso Soriano Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Pressure Will Come: George Lombard Jr.’s Immediate Impact; Lindor-Soto Dethawed; Ravy Returns 12.08.2026 40min

  Jorge Castillo and Buster Olney discuss George Lombard Jr. immediately making his mark offensively and defensively for the New York Yankees, if the Yankees are the best team in the American League when Aaron Judge, Giancarlo Stanton and Cody Bellinger return, why the Tampa Bay Rays remain underrated, how Freddy Peralta hashed things out between Francisco Lindor and Juan Soto, and why the Mets put out feelers on Lindor at the trade deadline. Then, Karl Ravech returns to the pod to talk about the mystery of the Seattle Mariners, his top three teams in MLB, Buster’s interesting arm comparison for Lombard Jr., and Alex Cora finding peace after Boston. 0:00 Welcome 0:42 Jorge Castillo 1:30 Yankees George Lombard Jr. makes immediate impact 4:34 Lombard Jr. makes Yankees strong up the middle 7:55 Still waiting on Aaron Judge’s return 9:50 Higher ceiling: Yankees or Rays? 11:19 Juan Soto and Francisco Lindor’s frosty relationship 16:03 Did the Mets try to trade Lindor? 18:13 Karl Ravech 18:23 Mariners remain a mystery 21:48 Ravy’s top-3 teams in baseball 22:42 Are the Yankees a sleeping giant? 25:25 Buster compare Lombard Jr. to Dan Marino 29:33 Lombard Jr. could be a superstar 31:49 Alex Cora on life after the Red Sox 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