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31:34

Yoshinobu Yamamoto to the Dodgers

Baseball Tonight with Buster Olney ·

2023/12/22

Hembo and Buster discuss Yoshinobu Yamamoto heading to the Dodgers, Yamamoto's $325 million contract, and how Shohei Ohtani and Yamamoto being together in Los Angeles impacts the game of baseball. Then, they discuss how the huge deals the Dodgers have made in the offseason impact smaller market teams and if it is doomsday for Giants fans. Plus, they discuss which team suffers the most, with Yamamoto headed to the Dodgers. 3:09 Hembo Join 24:30 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices

47:40

Deferred

Baseball Tonight with Buster Olney ·

2023/12/18

Hembo and Buster celebrate Hembo’s $701 million contract at ESPN, before Hembo peppers Buster with questions about Shohei Ohtani, if Jordan Montgomery or Blake Snell will get a bigger contract, the next Padres to be dealt, the biggest fish the Red Sox could reel in, Tyler Glasnow being dealt to the Dodgers, Pete Alonso’s future with the Mets, and Juan Soto’s defense. Then, Didi Gregorius stops by to talk about how he’s giving back to the community in Curaçao, watching Corey Seager, how getting booed

68:17

The Shohei Ohtani Experience

Baseball Tonight with Buster Olney ·

2023/12/11

Jeff Passan and Buster discuss Shohei Ohtani signing with the Dodgers, if it really is a $700 million contract, how much money will be deferred, if Ohtani was going to the Dodgers all along, feeling bad for the Blue Jays, and the madness of trying to report the Ohtani story. Then, Hembo on nailing his January 2023 prediction of Ohtani’s valuation, how Ohtani has already earned some of his contract, what Ohtani’s signing means for baseball, and if Dave Roberts should bat Ohtani first on Opening Day

56:54

Juan Soto is in New York

Baseball Tonight with Buster Olney ·

2023/12/07

Karl Ravech and Buster hop into the pod for an EMERGENCY edition of the show following Juan Soto bring traded from the Padres to the Yankees. Plus, the guys discuss Diamondbacks signing Eduardo Rodriguez, if the Orioles actually bolstered their bullpen with Craig Kimbrel and which team needs Shohei Ohtani the most right now. Then, Sarah Langs plays The Numbers Game with a raft of Soto numbers. 4:34 Karl Ravech 36:53 Sarah Langs 44:53 #BleacherTweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

69:25

Not That Big of a Deal

Baseball Tonight with Buster Olney ·

2023/12/05

Tim Kurkjian and Buster discuss free agency at a stand-still until the big pieces are off the board, Shohei Ohtani’s paranoia, the Yankees under pressure, David Stearns being unbothered by the heat in New York, and the expectations for the Orioles in free agency. Then, Hembo explains why the Yankees should not pursue Juan Soto, why Baltimore should trade for Corbin Burnes, and why he’d be reluctant to give up anything valuable for Tyler Glasnow. Later, Sarah Langs has thoughts on the College

69:09

Spitballin'

Baseball Tonight with Buster Olney ·

2023/11/28

Hembo and Buster daydream about putting Shohei Ohtani in different lineups, discuss the intrigue around the Hall of Fame special committee, and why he’s down on St. Louis’ free agent haul. Then, Jake Peavy stops by to talk about baseball’s deep roots in Mobile, Ala., hanging out with Willie Mays, why he’s all in on Yoshinobu Yamamoto, and the need to hear more from Shohei Ohtani. Next, St. Louse Post-Dispatch’s Derrick Goold on Cardinals signing Sonny Gray, addressing a major weakness from last

56:49

It Has to Be Mashed Potatoes

Baseball Tonight with Buster Olney ·

2023/11/20

Hembo and Buster discuss Hembo’s Gerrit Cole trade proposal, his prediction as to where Yoshinobu Yamamoto will land and who will sign Sonny Gray. Then, Karl Ravech stops by to talk about Aaron Nola re-signing with the Phillies, Ron Washington managing the Angels, the Dodgers and Red Sox under enormous pressure, and the Blue Jays trying to offload Alek Manoah. Later, Sarah Langs plays The Numbers Game. 7:17 Hembo 22:41 Karl Ravech 44:24 Sarah Langs 49:25 #BleacherTweets Learn more about your ad

53:53

Shock Purpose

Baseball Tonight with Buster Olney ·

2023/11/14

Hembo and Buster discuss Craig Counsell’s record-setting deal, how to calculate the value of managers, if Counsell’s contract will be a watershed moment for managers, and if the Brewers will go into tank mode. Then, Eduardo Pérez talks about Cubs-Rangers Opening Day on ESPN, and all of the other manager moves this offseason. Later, Sarah Langs on watching Titans of the Caribbean at Citi Field, both Rookies of the Year winning unanimously, and her predictions for Manger of the Year. 4:54 Hembo 19:20

71:08

Calm Confidence Presented by Grainger

Baseball Tonight with Buster Olney ·

2023/11/06

World Series champion Travis Jankowski and Buster discuss the victory parade, Eduardo Pérez predicting Jankowski would have a big moment, Adolis Garía’s postseason run, the fire lit under the team after losing the division, the moment he felt like they were going to the World Series, being on the fringe of the roster in Spring Training, and how often he’ll wear his championship ring. Then, David Schoenfield talks landing spots for the premiere free agents and which teams are under the most pressure

38:32

Jugular Runs

Baseball Tonight with Buster Olney ·

2023/11/02

Buster, Jessica Mendoza, and Eduardo Pérez react to the Texas Rangers winning the 2023 World Series from the Clown Car. They discuss Corey Seager breaking the game open, if the bullpen ever was a real weakness for Texas, Arizona’s foundation for the future, Zac Gallen throwing a gem, Chris Young’s vision for the Rangers, and a classic Bruce Bochy move with Josh Sborz. Then, Sarah Langs from the ballpark talks about Bochy being the greatest postseason manager of all time, the Rangers winning all six

49:13

Disappointed Parent

Baseball Tonight with Buster Olney ·

2023/11/01

Buster recaps Game 4 of the World Series with Boog Sciambi, Jessica Mendoza, and Eduardo Pérez from the Clown Car. They discuss a disappointing bullpen game from the Diamondbacks, Eduardo’s Travis Jankowski prediction, if tonight’s scoreline matters to either team, and Arizona’s plan to stave off elimination. Then, Sarah Langs on chatting with Bruce Bochy before the game, Bochy’s record when his team has a chance to clinch, the Rangers hitting for the cycle in an inning, and Texas scoring 10 runs

43:35

Clown Car

Baseball Tonight with Buster Olney ·

2023/10/31

Buster recaps Game 3 of the World Series with Boog Sciambi, Jessica Mendoza, and Eduardo Pérez from a car leaving Globe Life Field. They discuss Jon Gray coming up big, Corey Seager’s defense, the questions facing the Rangers in Game 4, if the Rangers’ potential injuries are overstated, Christian Walker’s unusual blunder on the bases, the bad strike call in the bottom of the ninth, and if there’s been any momentum in the series thus far. Then, Sarah Langs joins from the press box and shares the

69:32

"We're on TV"

Baseball Tonight with Buster Olney ·

2023/10/30

Tim Kurkjian and Buster discuss Games 1 and 2 of the World Series including if there’s anything to discern from the first two games, the Diamondbacks’ remarkable running game, Buster predicting the Corey Seager home run, Adolis Garcia making adjustments during an at-bat, Merrill Kelly’s map to shut down the Texas lineup, how Bruce Bochy will manage Max Scherzer in Game 3, and a special story from Joey Votto about Dusty Baker. Then, Sarah Langs on talking to Bochy and Torey Lovullo before Game 2,

71:14

Cheese Enchiladas

Baseball Tonight with Buster Olney ·

2023/10/27

Boog Sciambi and Buster discuss their friend Dan Shulman being honored, what Boog sees in this World Series matchup, what’s changed about Diamondbacks, what role each manager will play, Boog’s time working with Dusty Baker, and the big Craig Counsell question. Then, Sarah Langs talks about Will Smith’s three straight World Series appearances, Bob Melvin managing three NL West teams and Dusty Baker spanning the baseball world. Later, Hembo on the three things Arizona need to do to upset Texas, World

64:26

Home Makeover World Series

Baseball Tonight with Buster Olney ·

2023/10/25

A crestfallen Hembo and Buster discuss the Diamondbacks defeating the Phillies in the NLCS, the key to Arizona’s success, the defining moment in the series, how the Phillies can improve, and the Bruce Bochy effect. Then, Sarah Langs on the biggest underdogs to ever win the World Series. Later, Karl Ravech talks about the Red Sox naming Craig Breslow the new GM, Bob Melvin going to San Francisco, the Diamondbacks’ circle of trust, and a long winter ahead for Philadelphia. Learn more about your ad

58:57

The Next Destination

Baseball Tonight with Buster Olney ·

2023/10/24

Tim Kurkjian and Buster discuss Tim getting to his gate at the airport three hours early, the Rangers taking down the Astros in the ALCS, Adolis Garcia’s 15 RBI across the series, Bruce Bochy’s connection with his players, the lack of urgency from Houston, if this is the last time we see Dusty Baker managing, why Tim isn’t shocked Phillies-Diamondbacks is going seven, and the pressure on Philadelphia. Then, Sarah Langs talks about Bochy’s record in winner-take-all games, both LCS’s going seven, and

61:44

Mumbles So Beautifully

Baseball Tonight with Buster Olney ·

2023/10/23

Tim Kurkjian and Buster discuss Game 7 in the ALCS, Bob Melvin interviewing for the Giants job, Kim Ng turning down an interview with the Red Sox, Cristian Javier on the mound for Houston, if Jordan Montgomery will play a role, the pitching beneficiary of Adolis Garcia’s home run, and Arizona’s chances in Philadelphia. Then, Hembo on the clear and obvious answer to the Bryan Abreu situation, his key to Game 7, and if the Diamondbacks can get through the Phillies lineup once unscathed. Later, Sarah

60:18

JFK Would’ve Been Proud

Baseball Tonight with Buster Olney ·

2023/10/20

Eduardo Pérez and Buster discuss the ALCS even at 2-2, what doesn’t make sense about José Altuve, José Abreu’s turnaround, Justin Verlander needing to land the slider, if Jordan Montgomery will find success against the Astros for the second time, and the Diamondbacks nearly giving away the game on the bases. Then, Sarah Langs talks about Brandon Pfaadt’s last dominant two starts, and neither home team claiming a lead yet in the ALCS. Later, Todd Radom shares his thoughts on Arizona’s uniforms and

70:03

If You Believe It, It Will Happen

Baseball Tonight with Buster Olney ·

2023/10/19

Karl Ravech and Buster discuss Ravy’s golf outing with Tim Kurkjian and Buck Showalter, Yordan Álvarez’s punishing performance, the X-factor for the Rangers, Corey Seager’s aggressiveness working against him, and the variable working against Max Scherzer. Next, Ravy’s conversation with Rangers GM Chris Young. Then, Sarah Langs plays The Numbers Game. Later, Jess Mendoza talks about how much fun she's having on Get Up, how the Phillies are on a heater, the impact of Kyle Schwarber at the top of the

53:58

Talk and Chat

Baseball Tonight with Buster Olney ·

2023/10/18

Hembo and Buster discuss the Phillies going up 2-0 on the Diamondbacks in the NLCS, the Phillies all pulling in the same direction, Arizona’s pitching, and if the Astros can climb back into the ALCS. Then, ESPN.com MLB editor Rachel Ullrich stops by to talk about picking the Rangers to win the World Series at the trade deadline, what she liked about the team at the time, expectations for Max Scherzer’s return, Evan Carter, and Kim Ng. Later, Sarah Langs on how Dusty Baker should structure his

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