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Baseball Tonight with Buster Olney

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

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Baseball Tonight with Buster Olney ·

2023/10/17

Doug Glanville and Buster discuss the noise levels at Citizens Bank Park, the Phillies’ strategy against Zach Gallen, Bryce Harper living up to the hype at age 30, Framber Valdez not looking like himself, Bruce Bochy letting Nathan Eovaldi pitch through trouble, and Kim Ng enduring every test. Then, Sarah Langs on Zach Wheeler’s postseason starts, the streaking Rangers, and Harper’s birthday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

64:12

Crispness

Baseball Tonight with Buster Olney ·

2023/10/16

Tim Kurkjian and Buster discuss game one of the ALCS between the Rangers and Astros, Jordan Montgomery making himself a bunch of money going into free agency, how Montgomery handled Yordan Álvarez, Evan Carter changing everything for Texas, a bad matchup for Houston, not discounting the Diamondbacks, and Kim Ng opting out of her contract with the Marlins. Then, Giants pitcher Ross Stripling stops by to talk about Montgomery’s advantage over the Astros lineup, how he’d pitch to Corey Seager and Bryce

56:31

Dreary-Eyed and Bushy-Tailed

Baseball Tonight with Buster Olney ·

2023/10/13

Hembo and Buster discuss the Phillies defeating the Braves in the NLDS, the failings of Atlanta’s lineup in the postseason, if the Astros can contend with the depth of the Rangers’ lineup, and the playoff format. Then, Sarah Langs talks about the Phillies prevailing again against their division rivals, Nick Castellanos’ monster series and the battle of managerial experience in the ALCS. Later, Todd Radom has the Forgotten Franchise and the weekly quiz. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

73:49

Attaboy

Baseball Tonight with Buster Olney ·

2023/10/12

Karl Ravech and Buster discuss if Spencer Strider will put the team on his back in game four, Orlando Arcia talking trash and Bryce Harper responding, Los Angeles not having enough pitching, a coming out party for Corbin Carroll and Gabriel Moreno, the Astros’ 7th straight ALCS, and Dusty Baker vs. Bruce Bochy. Then, Alex Cora on if Dustin Pedroia deserves credit for Arizona’s playoff run, Mookie Betts taking the NLDS loss hard, Martín Maldonado’s command behind the plate, what he would change about

69:21

Standing on a Seat

Baseball Tonight with Buster Olney ·

2023/10/11

Eduardo Pérez joins Buster to discuss the Rangers sweeping the Orioles and the Astros going up 2-1 on the Twins. Then, Peter Moylan stops by to talk about attending his first game as a fan, Braves-Phillies and Clayton Kershaw. Later, Sarah Langs plays The Numbers Game. 11:44 Eduardo Pérez 36:15 Peter Moylan 50:24 Sarah Langs 1:00:38 #BleacherTweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

66:17

Majestic Home Runs

Baseball Tonight with Buster Olney ·

2023/10/10

Tim Kurkjian and Buster discuss what the Braves comeback win agains the Phillies says about Atlanta, Michael Harris II’s Ken Griffey Jr.-esque catch, the Diamondbacks’ fearlessness, the Rangers looking to close out the Orioles, and Carlos Correa fueling the Twins’ swagger. Then, Alex Avila talks about his kids asking if he’s famous, the lack of unknown for the Diamondbacks facing the Dodgers, how the Phillies pitched to Austin Riley, Harris’ fence awareness, and Justin Verlander vying for 300 wins

66:15

Potentially Interpreted as Negative

Baseball Tonight with Buster Olney ·

2023/10/09

Boog Sciambi and Buster discuss Bryce Harper continuing to deliver as one of the most compelling players in baseball, Zack Wheeler vs. Max Fried, if the Dodgers have enough outs in their pitching staff, two ugly games for the Orioles, Bruce Bochy’s handling of Cody Bradford, and pitching scripts. Then, Sarah Langs on Carlos Correa turning up in Houston, Pablo Lopez’s otherworldly run, the Phillies shutting out the Braves in game one, the young Diamondbacks getting it done, if the Twins won the Luis

64:26

Quantum Mechanics

Baseball Tonight with Buster Olney ·

2023/10/06

Doug Glanville and Buster discuss if there’s something else going on with Billy Eppler’s resignation and MLB investigation, the Division Series favorite that’s most in jeopardy, Dave Roberts being comfortable with his pitching options, Ronald Acuña Jr. wants to put his stamp on this postseason, the AL team under the most pressure and Doug’s picks for each series. Then, Sarah Langs on postseason trends, Justin Verlander and Clayton Kershaw’s game one starts, an impossible question from Buster, and

57:33

Most Soaked

Baseball Tonight with Buster Olney ·

2023/10/05

Jeff Passan and Buster convene on a Baggage Claim Thursday to discuss the most soaked they’ve ever been in a winning locker room, their theories for why all the Wild Card series ended in sweeps, John Schneider pulling José Berríos, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. underachieving, falling pretty to recency bias with the Phillies, if Craig Counsell returns to the Brewers, and another postseason exit for the Rays. Then, Sarah Langs on her ideal locker room celebration drink, the Diamondbacks coming back in both

52:52

Thanks for Overreacting

Baseball Tonight with Buster Olney ·

2023/10/04

David Schoenfield and Buster discuss all action from the first day of the wild card round and overreact to the outcomes. Then, Xavier Scruggs and Buster indulge in a game of “I Played and You Didn’t.” Later, Sarah Langs on Nick Castellanos’ celebration, Royce Lewis, Zack Wheeler and the Diamondbacks. 15:40 - David Schoenfield 27:49 - Xavier Scruggs 37:38 - Sarah Langs 47:01 - #BleacherTweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

54:41

Fruit Fly

Baseball Tonight with Buster Olney ·

2023/10/03

Karl Ravech and Buster discuss the Wild Card series including the potential danger the Marlins pose to the Phillies, if Brewers can hold up against the Diamondbacks without Brandon Woodruff, if injuries even matter for the Rays against the Rangers, and if the Twins can buck their playoff struggles against the underachieving Blue Jays. Plus, David Stearns declares the Mets will hang onto Pete Alonso. Then, Hembo has a conspiracy theory and his favorite stats from each postseason series. 9:27 - Karl

54:42

Frenetic and Fast

Baseball Tonight with Buster Olney ·

2023/10/02

Tim Kurkjian and Buster discuss the passing of Tim Wakefield, Buck Showalter announcing his own firing, Joey Votto getting tossed in his final game, the Astros winning the AL West, the Cubs’ collapse, Cal Raleigh calling out the Mariners front office and Tim's World Series pick. Then, Sarah Langs on the Giants firing Gabe Kapler, the 2021 100-game losers now in the postseason, the Dodgers’ consecutive 100-game seasons, and the Braves dramatically tying the single-season home run record. Later,

72:02

Regular Season Sadness

Baseball Tonight with Buster Olney ·

2023/09/29

Karl Ravech and Buster discuss the Orioles winning the AL East, Bryce Harper being ejected after a bad call, the kid that caught Harper’s helmet, the Marlins swimming in Citi Field, the Cubs’ collapse, the AL Wild Card race and Curt Schilling revealing personal information on his podcast. Then, Sarah Langs on Baltimore winning 100 games, another stellar outing from Gerrit Cole and Miguel Cabrera. Later, Todd Radom has the Forgotten Field and the weekly quiz. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

68:17

Mr. Oriole

Baseball Tonight with Buster Olney ·

2023/09/27

Buster and Hembo discuss the passing of the legendary Brooks Robinson, the greatness of Terry Francona, and Atlanta's pitching woes. Then, Stephen A. Smith describes the aftermath of his failed first pitch at Yankee Stadium last week. Alden Gonzalez joins to talk about the chances that Mike Trout gets traded and what a massive payroll reduction for the Padres would look like. Finally, Tim Keown joins to discuss his reporting on the failed negotiations between the A's and the city of

60:50

Polar Opposite of Deion

Baseball Tonight with Buster Olney ·

2023/09/25

Tim Kurkjian and Buster discuss where Tim’s NL MVP vote lies with a week left in the season, the Rangers looking like they can win the AL West, if the Astros have grown bored of the regular season, the Rays’ mounting injuries, concern in the Orioles’ bullpen, the Braves’ starting pitching woes and Tim’s response to Stephen A.’s jab. Then, Sarah Langs on Joey Votto’s curtain calls, Michael Lorenzen earning a save, the Pirates’ comeback win and which team will represent the AL in the World

66:52

They’ve Been Freezed

Baseball Tonight with Buster Olney ·

2023/09/22

Karl Ravech and Buster get into Stephen A. Smith calling out Buster and Tim Kurkjian, and then bouncing his first pitch at Yankee Stadium. Plus, the guys discuss the Phillies clinching a playoff spot, the virtual tie in the AL West, the schedule hammering the Mariners and Tommy Pham’s thoughts on the Mets position players. Then, Sarah Langs talks about Gerrit Cole ending the AL Cy Young race, the very small chance the Padres sneak into the playoffs, Corbin Carroll’s 25 home runs and 50 stolen bases,

70:14

Expansion?

Baseball Tonight with Buster Olney ·

2023/09/20

David Schoenfield and Buster discuss the agreement for a new stadium in Tampa, possible expansion, the Astros sliding, and the NL Wild Card Race. Then Hembo weighs in on the NL Cy Young race and discusses the impact of Adam Wainwright's 200th win. Jessica Mendoza and Buster chat about the Dodgers rotation, how much Clayton Kershaw has left, and whether or not Blake Snell has wrapped up the NL Cy Young. Finally, Eduardo Perez and Buster talk about the Blue Jays hitting their stride after being left

51:57

Broken

Baseball Tonight with Buster Olney ·

2023/09/18

Tim Kurkjian and Buster talk about the passing of Tim’s brother Matt, and how they shared baseball. Then, the guys get into the Diamondbacks playing the game differently, the Cubs needing to straighten themselves out, the Marlins coming to life and the Orioles clinching a playoff spot. Then, Sarah Langs on Clayton Kershaw leading the NL West-winning Dodgers in innings pitched, Royce Lewis’ grand slams and Shohei Ohtani missing the final 25 games of the season. Plus, Boog Sciambi talks to Nico

52:42

One Foot in The Pool, One Foot Out

Baseball Tonight with Buster Olney ·

2023/09/15

Karl Ravech and Buster discuss Boston firing Chaim Bloom, the Wild Card scrap between the Cubs and Diamondbacks on Sunday Night Baseball, the Rangers finishing off the Blue Jays, and a big series in the AL East. Then, Todd Radom shares his thoughts Bloom’s firing and what’s next for the Red Sox. Plus, Todd has the Forgotten Field and the weekly quiz. Later, Sarah Langs on the home run differential between the Braves and Dodgers, Corbin Carroll, and Blake Snell’s last 20 starts. [9:50] Karl

49:41

Not Much Danger With The Armadillo

Baseball Tonight with Buster Olney ·

2023/09/13

USA Today’s Bob Nightengale and Buster discuss, Max Scherzer’s injury, which team Bob thinks the Rangers edge out of the playoffs, the Mets hiring David Stearns, what’s next for the Padres, where Bob Melvin lands if he’s out in San Diego, why he thinks the Brewers could upset the Braves in the postseason and Alek Manoah not showing up to AAA. Then, Orioles broadcaster Ben McDonald stops by to share the most dangerous animal he could catch with his hands, how surprised he is at Baltimore potentially

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