Baseball Tonight with Buster Olney

Episodes

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  PCA, Alvarez win MVP! Which Award Winner Would You Start a Team With? 13.11.2026 34m

  Tim Kurkjian, Dave Schoenfield and Buster Olney discuss which of the Cy Young, MVP and Rookies of the Year award winners are the most valuable, the Astros and Mariners making manager hires, and big free agent needs for the Cubs, Padres, Blue Jays, Phillies and White Sox. Later, Sarah Langs plays The Numbers Game. 0:00 Welcome 1:51 Tim Kurkjian and Dave Schoenfield join 4:33 Awards draft 4:53 Are you starting a team with Misiorowski, Crow-Armstrong, Schlittler? 10:46 Astros hire Brad Ausmus as new manager 13:03 Mariners hire Jason Kanzler as new manager 17:19 Bob Boone dies at 78 20:19 Tigers sign Emilio Pagan 21:42 Biggest needs draft 21:50 Mets need SP 22:14 Cubs need a starting rotation 22:50 Padres need SP 23:06 Blue Jays need impact bat 24:48 Mariners need offense 26:21 Phillies need SS, RHB 27:23 Orioles need SP, solid bat 27:54 Braves need SP 28:51 White Sox need SP 30:55 Numbers Game with Sarah Langs EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com 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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  Free Agency Blitz: Predictions for top 23 players 06.11.2026 30m

  Paul Hembekides joins the show to give his breakdown of where the top 23 free agents will sign. 0:00 Intro 1:56 Clay Holmes - Cubs 2:15 Freddy Peralta - Blue Jays 2:48 Randy Arozarena - Red Sox 3:05 Seiya Suzuki - Mariners 3:19 Adrian Morejon - Cubs 3:38 Brandon Lowe - Tigers 3:56 Michael King - Padres 4:14 Trevor Rogers - White Sox 4:44 David Bednar - Yankees 4:59 Luiz Arraez - Pirates 5:16 Jake Bauers - Diamondbacks 5:40 Ryan Jeffers- Yankees 6:17 Kevin Gausman - Orioles 6:35 Tyler Mahle - Braves 6:47 Ian Happ - Reds 7:08 Jazz Chisholm Jr - Angles 7:27 Nick Pivetta - Rays 7:57 Nick Martinez - Athletics 8:49 Sonny Gray - Braves 9:29 Shota Imanaga - Giants 9:42 Taylor Ward - Phillies 10:10 Tarik Skubal outlook 17:33 Teruaki Sato outlook 20:54 Skubal desintation 21:36 Sato destination 22:54 Aaron Judge Veteran's Day message 23:22 Bleacher Tweets (Orioles, Pat Murphy) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Brewers Parade Highlights, November Free Agency Predictions 03.11.2026 57m

  Buster recaps the Brewers epic championship parade and then is joined by Alden Gonzalez, Jesse Rogers, and Jorge Castillo to give their predictions on how the free agency market will shake out before the end of the CBA on December 1st. 0:00 - Brewers Parade 2:28 - Top Karaoke songs 4:42 - November free agency preview 9:19 - Cubs 10:46 - Padres 12:16 - Mets 13:16 - Starting Pitchers 14:22 - Where will Tarik Skubal end up? 20:30 - Michael King 21:54 - Clay Holmes 24:37 - Braves starting pitching 26:51 - Seiya Suzuki 29:05 - Teruaki Sato 35:07 - Brandon Lowe, Luiz Arráez, Jazz Chisholm Jr. 38:32 - Bleacher Tweets 44:02 - Green Fields of the Mind Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  First Time: The Milwaukee Brewers Are World Series Champions; Blue Jays Manager John Schneider Stops By 29.10.2026 33m

  The Milwaukee Brewers are World Series champions for the first time! They defeated the Tampa Bay Rays 4-1 in Game 5 to win the series four games to one. Buster Olney is at Tropicana Field, in the radio booth with Jessica Mendoza and Boog Sciambi recapping the Brewers’ championship run. They discuss the first World Series for the franchise, Jacob Misiorowski rising to the occasion, series MVP William Contreras, Cooper Pratt raking, Pat Murphy leading the team to a title in year three, the yearlong dominance of Milwaukee, and excitement among fans. Then, Blue Jays manager John Schneider stops by to talk about watching the World Series from the outside, evaluating pitchers on short rest, Aaron Ashby locking in, the Brewers playing with joy, and what sticks with him from the 2025 World Series. 0:00 Welcome 1:06 Boog Sciambi & Jessica Mendoza join 1:26 Brewers win first World Series in franchise history 3:45 Jacob Misiorowski rises to the occasion  4:37 William Contreras names World Series MVP 6:22 Rookie Cooper Pratt rakes in World Series 7:18 Pat Murphy wins in 3rd year as manager 10:31 Dominant Brewers 12:11 Brewers bullpen couldn’t be touched 12:45 Excitement among Brewers fans 14:47 Blue Jays manager John Schneider stops by 15:23 One year removed from managing in a World Series 17:39 Navigating Games 3-5 in a World Series 18:57 Evaluating volunteer pitchers on short rest 23:11 Aaron Ashby’s composure 26:51 Schneider’s pregame walks to the ballpark 27:37 Managed in the greatest World Series ever EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com 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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  Responded: Rays Walk-Off Brewers in 12 Innings to Save Their Season; Dodgers Manager Dave Roberts Joins 28.10.2026 28m

  Buster Olney is joined by Eduardo Pérez and Jessica Mendoza from the Tropicana Field radio booth to recap the Tampa Bay Rays 4-3 walk-off win over the Milwaukee Brewers in Game 4 of the World Series. They discuss the Rays finally hitting back, when the Brewers began to unravel, both teams’ pitching situations heading into Game 5, and at what point will the Brewers start feeling pressure. Then, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts stops by to talk about what he noticed when playing against the Brewers, he and Pat Murphy going way back, how the league will learn from Milwaukee, and the importance of positive clubhouse culture in making it to a World Series. 0:00 Welcome 0:03 Tampa Bay Rays walk-off Milwaukee Brewers 0:30 Eduardo Pérez & Jessica Mendoza join 1:00 Rays finally responded 2:15 Shane Drohan unable to get outs 3:05 Joey Ortiz’s error 4:25 Sorting out Rays’ Game 5 pitching 5:23 Sorting out Brewers’ Game 5 pitching 8:50 When do the Brewers start feeling pressure?  10:30 Dodgers manager Dave Roberts joins 10:58 Our guys were hungry, Brewers were starving 13:28 Brewers hitting starters 15:29 Roberts and Pat Murphy go way back 18:24 What will the league learn from Milwaukee? 20:54 Positive clubhouse culture EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com 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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  Big Inning: Brewers Dominate Rays, Take 3-0 World Series Lead 27.10.2026 40m

  Buster Olney recaps the Milwaukee Brewers' Game 3 win over the Tampa Bay Rays in the World Series. Then, Boog Sciambi and Eduardo Pérez join Buster in the radio booth at Tropicana Field to discuss the Brewers being on the verge of the team’s first World Series title, the eight-run fifth inning, Milwaukee dominating the Rays’ starting pitching, and if the series will end in a sweep. Then, Giants manager Tony Vitello stops by to talk about recruiting Aaron Ashby, the Brewers’ true team offense, Cooper Pratt and Junior Caminero. Later, Todd Radom stops by to breakdown the World Series participants’ logos. 0:00 Welcome 0:21 Recap: Brewers beat Rays, lead series 3-0 4:17 Boog Sciambi & Eduardo Pérez join from The Trop 4:26 Brewers dominate Game 3 5:15 Milwaukee’s 8-run 5th inning 6:32 Brewers dominating star starting pitchers 8:40 William Contreras in his bag 9:39 Brandon Woodruff makes appearance 11:32 Will the Brewers sweep the Rays? 13:02 Giants manager Tony Vitello joins 14:52 Recruiting Aaron Ashby 18:20 Brewers true team offense 20:32 Cooper Pratt’s game-winning hit in Game 2 22:09 Junior Caminero’s leadership 24:48 Managing against Pat Murphy 26:40 Managing against Kevin Cash 29:08 Todd Radom on the Brewers & Rays logos EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com 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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  Ridiculous Again: Brewers Are Two Wins Away From First World Series Title 25.10.2026 25m

  Buster Olney recaps the Milwaukee Brewers Game 2 win over the Tampa Bay Rays in the World Series. Then, Boog Sciambi and Jessica Mendoza join Buster in the radio booth at American Family Field to discuss another Brewers comeback win, Pat Murphy deftly managing his bullpen, Sal Frelick and Cooper Pratt’s heroics, and Freddy Peralta facing his old team. Later, Buster answers your questions during Bleacher Tweets. 0:00 Welcome 0:25 Buster with Sal Frelick postgame on the field 1:54 Recap: Brewers beat Rays to take 2-0 World Series lead 7:46 Boog Sciambi & Jessica Mendoza join 8:09 Pat Murphy sticks with Aaron Ashby 11:00 Brewers grinding out at-bat to fuel comeback 13:24 Sal Frelick hits game-tying home run 15:47 Cooper Pratt is the Game 2 hero 16:30 Freddy Peralta facing former team in Game 3 18:28 Bleacher Tweets EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com 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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  Their Brand: Brewers Beat Rays in Dramatic World Series Game 1 24.10.2026 37m

  Buster Olney recaps the Milwaukee Brewers Game 1 win over the Tampa Bay Rays in the World Series. Boog Sciambi and Eduardo Pérez join Buster in the radio booth at American Family Field to discuss the dramatic end to Game 1, the differences in bullpens, the top of the Brewers’ lineup, Christian Yelich’s triple and Jacob Misiorowski pitching five innings. Then, Detroit Tigers manager AJ Hinch joins Buster to scout the Rays and Brewers, talking about what it’s like to manage against Pat Murphy and Kevin Cash, and handling pressure in the World Series. Later, Buster answers your questions during Bleacher Tweets. 0:00 Welcome 0:32 Recap: Brewers beat Rays, take 1-0 series lead 3:39 Boog Sciambi & Eduardo Pérez from American Family Field 3:48 Dramatic ending to Game 1 5:41 Huge difference in the bullpens 6:23 Brewers Aaron Ashby continues dominance 7:15 Rays Steven Matz issues 3 walks 8:20 Top of Milwaukee’s lineup delivered 9:31 William Contreras takes advantage of Rays base running 12:23 Christian Yelich triples in first WS AB 13:28 AmFam was rocking 11:06 Jacob Misiorowski’s 5-inning start 14:35 Detroit Tigers manager AJ Hinch joins 15:29 Managing against Rays Kevin Cash 16:22 Managing against Brewers Pat Murphy 20:45 Chandler Simpson is a headache 23:32 Rays starting rotation in the World Series 26:55 Junior Caminero’s start power 28:47 Handling World Series pressure 31:43 Bleacher Tweets EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com 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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  2026 World Series Preview: Milwaukee Brewers vs. Tampa Bay Rays 23.10.2026 55m

  WORLD SERIES RECAPS UP THE MORNING AFTER GAMES Buster Olney previews the 2026 World Series between the Milwaukee Brewers and Tampa Bay Rays. Brewers broadcaster Jeff Levering and Rays play-by-play voice Andy Freed join Buster to discuss their pennant-clinching calls, keys to the World Series, Jacob Misiorowski vs. Junior Caminero, their late-broadcast partners Bob Uecker and Dave Wills, World Series fever gripping Milwaukee and Tampa Bay, and the similarities between Brewers manager Pat Murphy and Rays manager Kevin Cash. Then, Sarah Langs plays The Numbers Game. Later, Hembo stops by to talk about salary cap architect Hal Steinbrenner and the latest on the MLB labor negotiations, the most impressive thing about Rays’ run, if there is reason to worry ahead of Misiorowski’s Game 1 start, the differing pitching strategy between the teams, home field advantages, and World Series predictions. 0:00 Welcome 1:10 Brewers broadcaster Jeff Levering & Rays broadcaster Andy Freed 1:31 Calling a team on a World Series run 6:20 World Series key for Milwaukee 7:59 World Series key for Tampa Bay 10:40 Jacob Misiorowski vs. Junior Caminero 12:37 Freed remembers longtime Rays announcer Dave Wills 15:53 Levering remembers Hall of Famer Bob Uecker 19:40 World Series fever in Milwaukee, Tampa Bay 23:52 Brewers manager Pat Murphy is a character 25:09 Rays manager Kevin Cash is Tampa Bay man 28:36 Sarah Langs plays The Numbers Game 30:19 Hembo joins 31:52 Latest on MLB labor talks 36:12 Most impressive thing about Rays run 39:03 Jacob Misiorowski in Game 1 41:27 Pitching strategies 43:46 Historically good home teams 45:59 Brewers, Rays economically efficient 48:35 World Series predictions EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com 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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  Above Sea Level: Rays Beat Guardians, Advance to World Series to Face Brewers 20.10.2026 29m

  WORLD SERIES PREVIEW COMING THURSDAY (10/22) NEW EPISODE AFTER EVERY WORLD SERIES GAME Jesse Rogers is at Tropicana Field, chatting with Buster after the Tampa Bay Rays defeated the Cleveland Guardians in the ALCS, advancing to the World Series. They discuss Junior Caminero’s moment, Yandy Diaz’s leadership, another appearance from Fastball Freddy Peralta, keys to a Rays-Milwaukee Brewers World Series, and what to make of the New York Yankees’ announcement that Aaron Boone is returning. Later, Buster answers your questions during Bleacher Tweets. 0:00 Welcome 0:20 Recap: Rays beat Guardians, advance to World Series 6:07 Jesse Rogers joins from The Trop 7:43 Junior Caminero’s moment 8:38 Yandy Diaz’s coup de grâce 9:26 Freddy Peralta wins ALCS MVP 10:46 Key moment: Richie Palacios at-bat 11:56 Chandler Simpson creates chaos 13:17 Cleveland Guardians’ season is over 15:36 Keys to Rays-Brewers World Series 19:18 Will Freddy Peralta pitch in Milwaukee? 21:11 Aaron Boone back as New York Yankees manager 22:11 Bleacher Tweets EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com 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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  Gawking: The Tampa Bay Rays are One Win Away from the World Series 19.10.2026 36m

  Eduardo Pérez is wheeling his one-man clown car around Progressive Field when joining Buster Olney to discuss the Tampa Bay Rays 3-1 win over the Cleveland Guardians in Game 5 of the ALCS. They discuss how Drew Rasmussen controlled the strike zone with three different fastballs, Yandy Diaz and Jonathan Aranda stepping up, Junior Caminero looking eager and overwhelmed, Taylor Walls’ defense, if baseball will be played in Cleveland again in 2026, whether the week off for the Milwaukee Brewers will help or hurt them before the World Series, and the conversations that will be had between Shohei Ohtani and the Los Angeles Dodgers. Later, Buster answers your questions during Bleacher Tweets. 0:00 Welcome 0:30 Recap: Rays beat Guardians, lead ALCS 3-2 4:16 Eduardo Pérez joins 4:30 Drew Rasmussen dominates 7:30 Rasmussen’s three effective fastballs 10:34 Top of the Rays lineup 12:44 Junior Caminero 15:03 Taylor Walls’ defensive inspiration  18:43 Guardians ALCS Game 6 outlook 20:14 Brewers are off for almost a week 22:03 Could Shohei Ohtani move to the bullpen? 24:31 Bleacher Tweets EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com 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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  A** Kicked: Brewers Sweep Dodgers, Advance to World Series; Guardians Take 2-1 ALCS Lead 16.10.2026 36m

  David Vassegh and Buster Olney convene following the Milwaukee Brewers sweep of the Los Angeles Dodgers in the NLCS to punch their ticket to the World Series. The guys discuss the Brewers thoroughly drumming the Dodgers, Milwaukee’s vicious bullpen, a tough offseason awaiting Los Angeles. Then, Eduardo Pérez is one man clown car on the streets of Cleveland as he meets Guardians fan who has a message for Buster. Plus, he talks about the Guardians taking a 2-1 lead over the Tampa Bay Rays in the ALCS after a 3-1 Game 3 victory. Petey Halpin’s big home run and bat flip, Gavin Williams with another stellar start, potential bad weather for Game 4, pressure on the Rays, and José Ramírez’s confidence. Later, Sarah Langs plays The Numbers Game. 0:00 Welcome 0:47 Recap: Brewers beat Dodgers, advance to World Series 4:32 Recap: Guardians beat Rays, lead ALCS 2-1 6:11 David Vassegh joins 6:37 Dodgers dynasty is over 7:54 Buster: They got their a** kicked 8:55 Dodgers emotionally, physically drained 10:29 Brewers bullpen is vicious 11:47 Tough offseason decisions await 13:52 Questions facing Shohei Ohtani 17:05 Labor talks loom 18:30 Will Tarik Skubal stay in L.A.? 19:09 Eduardo Pérez is a one man clown car 20:08 Petey Halpin’s big home run  21:23 Pete Halpin’s bat flip 22:24 Gavin Williams doesn’t mess around 23:52 Guardians bullpen is a force 25:00 Potential bad weather for Game 4 26:02 ALCS Game 4 preview 26:59 Pressure is on the Rays 28:18 José Ramírez’s confidence 32:01 Sarah Langs plays The Numbers Game EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com 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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  Manatee: Brewers on the Brink; Dodgers Dynasty Fading; Eric Hosmer Joins 15.10.2026 46m

  David Schoenfield and Buster Olney convene following the Milwaukee Brewers’ 6-2 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers to take a 3-0 NLCS lead. They discuss Jake Bauers and Garrett Mitchell hitting back-to-back home runs off Blake Snell, Jackson Chourio’s first pitch jack, if Dave Roberts made the right move keeping Snell in the game, and whether the Dodgers are more banged up than we think. Then, Eric Hosmer stops by to talk about Shohei Ohtani avoiding the bench, the Guardians-Rays ALCS shifting to Cleveland and moving up first pitch due to weather, and the postseason grind as a player. 0:00 Welcome 0:25 NLCS Game 3 Recap: Brewers beat Dodgers 4:20 David Schoenfield joins 4:35 Brewers a win away from World Series 6:30 Jake Bauers cementing legacy 8:06 Jackson Chourio’s star keeps rising 10:17 Did Blake Snell stay in too long? 12:55 Brewers defense shines 14:07 Robert Gasser is precise 14:53 Dodgers more banged up than we think? 17:49 Eric Hosmer joins 20:15 Shohei Ohtani stays in lineup 24:34 ALCS Game 3 Preview: Guardians-Rays 30:30 Postseason grind as a player 33:11 Dealing with outside influences  36:38 Bleacher Tweets EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com 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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  Waddle: Rays Tie ALCS; Shohei Ohtani Will Play; Albert Pujols on Junior Caminero 14.10.2026 46m

  Jesse Rogers and Buster Olney are in the Tropicana Field press box following the Tampa Bay Rays’ 3-1 win over the Cleveland Guardians to tie the ALCS at 1-1. They get into Freddy Peralta throwing heat all night, José Ramírez’s critical defensive error, and if weather will impact ALCS Game 3 in Cleveland. Then, future Hall of Famer Albert Pujols stops by to talk about what he’s seeing in Shohei Ohtani during his postseason struggles, if this is the Brewers’ breakthrough year, and Junior Caminero. 0:00 Welcome 0:44 Shohei Ohtani will play in NLCS Game 3 1:58 Recap: Rays beat Guardians, tie ALCS 1-1 3:36 Jesse Rogers & Buster at The Trop 3:54 Fastball Freddy Peralta 7:36 José Ramírez’s critical mistake 10:33 How to describe José Ramírez’s walk? 12:08 Possible bad weather in Cleveland? 14:11 Albert Pujols joins 16:48 What Pujols sees in Ohtani’s injury  25:00 Is this the Brewers’ breakthrough year? 28:25 José Ramírez’s swagger 33:02 ALCS prediction 34:09 Chip on Junior Caminero’s shoulder EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com 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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  Dining Room: Brewers-Dodgers NLCS Game 2 Recap, Guardians-Rays ALCS Game 1 Recap 13.10.2026 34m

  Tim Kurkjian and Buster Olney chat after the Milwaukee Brewers’ 7-4 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers to take a 2-0 series lead in the NLCS. They discuss the Brewers’ bullpen dominating, knocking Yoshinobu Yamamoto out of the game early, William Contreras coming up big, and if they would bench Shohei Ohtani. Then, Buster and Jesse Rogers are in The Trop press box following the Cleveland Guardians’ surprising 7-3 win over the Tampa Bay Rays to take a 1-0 series lead in the ALCS. They get into José Ramírez’s continuing tear, the Guardians finding a home run ball, Cleveland’s trade deadline acquisitions making an impact, and whether ALCS Game 2 is a must-win for the Rays. 0:00 Welcome 0:24 Recap: Brewers beat Dodgers 4:30 Recap: Guardians beat Rays 5:54 Tim Kurkjian joins 6:20 Brewers take 2-0 NLCS lead 7:10 Milwaukee bullpen is nails 10:32 Jake Bauers’ 12 pitch AB vs Yoshinobu Yamamoto 15:03 William Contreras comes up big 15:44 Kurkjian thinks it can still go 7 games 17:35 Would you bench Shohei Ohtani? 20:36 Jesse Rogers & Buster at The Trop 21:02 Guardians surprise Rays, take 1-0 ALCS lead 22:48 José Ramírez continues tear 23:49 Cleveland’s bullpen, diversifying offense 26:00 ALCS Game 2 preview: Parker Messick vs. Freddy Peralta 27:25 Guardians’ trade deadline additions 28:22 Junior Caminero OK after collision 29:46 Must win for the Rays? EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com 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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  Lounge Chairs: Brewers Take 1-0 NLCS Lead on Dodgers; ALCS Preview 12.10.2026 40m

  David Schoenfield and Buster Olney convene following the Milwaukee Brewers taking a 1-0 lead in the NLDS after beating the Los Angeles Dodgers 2-1. They discuss Brice Turang’s early home run, a mediocre day from Jacob Misiorowski, the Dodgers failing to hit with runners in scoring position, the ALCS between the Tampa Bay Rays and Cleveland Guardians, Cleveland lining up its pitching, and Junior Caminero being the key to the whole series. Then, Paul “Hembo” Hembekides stops by to talk about the Guardians taking down the Chicago White Sox in Game 5 of the ALDS, José Ramírez powering the Guardians, the Rays’ home field advantage, and ALCS and NLCS predictions. 0:00 Welcome 0:31 Recap: Brewers beat Dodgers 2-1 3:29 David Schoenfield joins the show 3:41 Brewers 1-0 lead over Dodgers 4:30 Brice Turang’s early home run 5:20 Jacob Misiorowski’s mediocre day 7:05 Brewers depth shined 10:33 Dodgers offensive struggles 14:47 Tampa Bay Rays-Cleveland Guardians ALCS preview 16:55 Guardians lining up pitching 19:29 Ties between Rays-Guardians 20:41 Junior Caminero is the ALCS key player 21:53 Hembo joins 22:33 Guardians defeat White Sox in ALDS 25:26 Rays are well-rested for Guardians 27:00 José Ramírez powered Guardians 28:20 Rays home field advantage  30:47 Brewers-Dodgers are best teams in baseball 33:51 Brewers-Dodgers predictions EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com 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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  Three Pages: Guardians Force Game 5; NLCS Preview; MLB's Big Proposal 09.10.2026 47m

  Jesse Rogers joins Buster Olney from Rate Park following the Cleveland Guardians’ Game 4 win over the Chicago White Sox, forcing Game 5 in the ALDS. The guys discuss the 15 combined pitchers used in Game 4, another huge night from José Ramírez, and the White Sox on the ropes after starting the series 2-0. Then, Alden Gonzalez stops by after watching Brewers-Padres in San Diego. They talk about the Padres falling short again, the Los Angeles Dodgers facing the Milwaukee Brewers in the NLCS, what’s next for the New York Yankees, and the radical changes proposed by MLB as labor discussions continue with the players. Later, Sarah Langs plays The Numbers Game. Finally, Buster answers your questions during Bleacher Tweets. 0:00 Welcome 0:29 Guardians beat White Sox, force ALDS Game 5 4:07 Jesse Rogers joins 4:37 Guardians come back 0-2 5:20 15 combined pitchers used 7:02 18th and final game between these teams 9:00 White Sox will need pitching answers 10:00 José Ramírez with another huge night 11:01 White Sox now on the ropes 12:03 Winner advances to play Rays in ALCS 13:08 Alden Gonzalez joins 13:26 Brewers beat Padres in tight NLDS 15:10 Padres fall short again 20:41 Dodgers-Brewers NLCS preview 26:27 Yankees swept by Rays, what’s next for New York? 31:09 MLB proposes 154-game regular season 36:19 Sarah Langs plays The Numbers Game 38:53 Bleacher Tweets EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com 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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  Consequential Day: Dodgers, Brewers, Rays Punch Tickets to LCS; Guardians-White Sox Go to Game 4 08.10.2026 29m

  Jessica Mendoza joins Buster Olney following the Los Angeles Dodgers eliminating the Atlanta Braves in Game 4 of the NLDS. They discuss Andy Pages’ critical hit, the Dodger bullpen passing its first test, the potential NLCS starting rotation, Shohei Ohtani’s struggles, and the Braves’ 2026 season. Then, Jesse Rogers joins from Rate Field to talk about the Cleveland Guardians beating the Chicago White Sox in Game 3 of the ALDS. They get into the atmosphere at the ballpark, José Ramírez tearing it up, Jo Adell sparking the team, and a lookahead to Game 4. Later, Buster answers your questions during Bleacher Tweets.  0:00 Welcome 0:33 Brewers advance to NLCS 1:02 Dodgers advance to NLCS 1:58 Rays advance to ALCS 4:47 Guardians force ALDS Game 4 5:30 Jessica Mendoza joins 5:48 Dodgers defeat Braves in NLDS 6:35 Andy Pages pivotal hit 8:05 Dodgers bullpen looked good 9:08 Yoshinobu Yamamoto ultimate foxhole guy 10:44 Potential Dodgers NLCS rotation 12:26 Shohei Ohtani struggles 13:14 Successful season for the Braves? 14:15 Jesse Rogers joins 14:52 Guardians beat White Sox 16:02 Tough day for White Sox bullpen 17:13 José Ramírez tore it up 18:22 Jo Adell sparked the Guardians rally 19:58 Cade Smith pitches two innings 21:46 Guardians-White Sox ALDS Game 4 preview 17:58 Bleacher Tweets EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com 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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  T-Shirt Magic: Dodgers, White Sox, Brewers Look to Close Series; White Sox GM Chris Getz 07.10.2026 45m

  David Vassegh and Buster Olney discuss the Los Angeles Dodgers securing a 2-1 NLDS lead over the Atlanta Braves, October Kiké Hernández’s magic t-shirt, why Yoshinobu Yamamoto is the most trustworthy player on the Dodger roster, Freddie Freeman’s postseason return to Atlanta, Shohei Ohtani not looking right, and the pressure on Ronald Acuña Jr. Then, White Sox GM Chris Getz stops by to talk about leaning on the bullpen, manager Will Venable thriving, and the sensational Munetaka Murakami. Later, Buster answers your questions during Bleacher Tweets. 0:00 Welcome 0:26 Padres beat Brewers 4-3 3:14 Dodgers beat Braves, 3-1 5:23 David Vassegh joins 5:40 Kiké Hernández’s magic t-shirt 9:52 Origins of October Kiké 11:56 Yoshinobu Yamamoto in command 14:21 Freddie Freeman’s postseason return to Atlanta 15:30 Shohei Ohtani doesn’t look right 19:04 Pressure on Ronald Acuńa Jr. 20:47 White Sox GM Chris Getz joins 22:47 Leaning on the bullpen 24:49 Non-existent starting pitching 27:47 Will Venable thriving 30:18 Who is the unofficial mascot? 33:03 Munetaka Murakami is a sensation 36:34 Bleacher Tweets EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com 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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  Pandemonium: Rays, White Sox Up 2-0; Yankees Defensive Implosion; Will the Dodgers Win Another Game? 06.10.2026 32m

  Tim Kurkjian joins Buster Olney from Tropicana Field to discuss the Tampa Bay Rays taking advantage of a disastrous defensive performance from the New York Yankees to secure a 2-0 series lead in the ALDS. Then, the guys get into the Chicago White Sox’s fourth straight win and a 2-0 series lead against the Cleveland Guardians. Later, Jesse Rogers stops by to talk about Jackson Chourio’s walk-off hit against the San Diego Padres, the Milwaukee Brewers roughing up Mason Miller, if the Padres can get back into the NLDS, if the Los Angeles Dodgers will win another postseason game, the Atlanta Braves starting Chris Sale against Yoshinobu Yamato, and Shohei Ohtani not playing at 100%. 0:00 Welcome 0:47 White Sox-Guardians recap 1:43 Rays-Yankees recap 4:52 Tim Kurkjian joins the show 5:10 Rays beat Yankees 5-2 6:30 Yankees' defensive issues 8:54 Yankees game 3 adjustments 11:29 Max Fried to start 12:07 White Sox beat Guardians 4-3 15:45 Jesse Rogers joins the show 16:00 Brewers on the verge of NLCS 16:30 Jackson Chourio’s walk-off 18:14 Mason Miller roughed up 22:05 Can the Padres get back in the NLDS? 24:10 Braves-Dodgers Game 3 24:30 Will the Dodgers win another playoff game? 25:41White Sox winning with regular starting rotation 26:49 Shohei Ohtani not 100% EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com 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