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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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52:33

Running Backs

Baseball Tonight with Buster Olney ·

2023/04/26

Jeff Passan and Buster discuss injuries hampering the league to start the season, baseball’s biggest potential looming crisis, the Rays’ perfect combination of analytics and process, how the Cardinals can right the ship, and Bryan Reynolds' new contract. Then, Todd Radom delivers the Forgotten Field and administers the weekly quiz. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

71:33

Collective Personality

Baseball Tonight with Buster Olney ·

2023/04/24

Tim Kurkjian joins Buster to discuss David Cone’s rosin experiment, the Rays and the A’s on the extremes of the league, Logan O’Hoppe’s injury and Drew Maggi’s call-up. Then, Marcus Semien stops by to talk about his feel for the Rangers during spring training, the differences between this year’s team and last year’s, how they’re celebrating home runs and victories, and how he feels about the Athletics leaving Oakland. Later, Sarah Langs on the Rays’ 13-0 start to the season at home, Masataka

69:51

Can You Hear the Runs, Fernando?

Baseball Tonight with Buster Olney ·

2023/04/21

Karl Ravech and Buster discuss Max Scherzer’s sticky stuff suspension, Pete Alonso betting on himself, the Giants’ lack of defense, what’s next for Madison Bumgarner, the beauty of the Brewers and the A’s moving to Las Vegas. Next, Sarah Langs stops by to talk about the metrics that prove the rule changes are working as intended, the Rays’ shutouts to start the season and the Pirates’ 27 home runs. Then, Hembo on the return of Fernando Tatis Jr. to the Padres lineup, if Clayton Kershaw is the best

54:06

Cold When I’m Supposed to Be Warm

Baseball Tonight with Buster Olney ·

2023/04/19

Tim Kurkjian and Buster discuss Buster waking up to more snow in Bozeman Clayton Kershaw’s 200th win and why he should go into the Hall of Fame with a unanimous vote, their top-three teams right now, Mookie Betts possibly playing shortstop, and Hunter Greene’s extension. Then, Buster talks to Bob Melvin, Xander Bogaerts, Juan Soto and Manny Machado about where they prefer to hit in the lineup. Later, Todd Radom shares his thoughts on Chris Sale, delivers the Forgotten Field and administers the

67:38

Entered a Girl, Left a Woman

Baseball Tonight with Buster Olney ·

2023/04/18

David Schoenfield and Buster discuss injuries to Corbin Burnes, Jacob deGrom and Jeffrey Springs, the Dodgers and Mariners starting 8-9, Dave flip-flopping on the Diamondbacks, Yordan Álvarez’s easy swing, if Fernando Tatis Jr. could walk more, and the Athletics staining Major League Baseball. Then, Karl Ravech’s full interview with Dusty Baker and Bruce Bochy. Later, Sarah Abbott recaps the Taylor Swift concert and Sarah Langs plays The Numbers Game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

68:43

Glitz and Glamour

Baseball Tonight with Buster Olney ·

2023/04/14

Hembo and Buster discuss the undefeated Rays’ baseball operation, Jared Kelenic and Gleyber Torres’ improved approaches at the plate, how the Padres should order their lineup when Fernando Tatis Jr. returns, and Bryce Harper volunteering to play first base. Then, Sarah Langs stops by to talk about how many innings the Tampa Bay has trailed, Luis Arráez hitting .500 and Max Muncy pounding the Giants. Later, Karl Ravech on Martín Maldonado wearing the mic on Sunday Night Baseball, and the Tigers and

59:38

Welcome to the Happiness

Baseball Tonight with Buster Olney ·

2023/04/12

Jessica Mendoza and Buster discuss the rise of home run celebrations, the undefeated Rays’ offense continuing to impress, how the pitch clock is helping dominant pitchers, Martín Maldonado on the mic for this week’s Sunday Night Baseball and the Giants trying to figure it out. Then, Todd Radom delivers this week’s Forgotten Field and administers the quiz. Later, Jesse Rogers on the Cubs’ strong start, misreading the Brewers and if the Cardinals will trade for a pitcher. Learn more about your ad

48:30

Break Up at the Airport

Baseball Tonight with Buster Olney ·

2023/04/10

Tim Kurkjian and Buster Olney discuss the Rays’ 9-0 start, getting contributions from across the roster and how it could be difference-making in the AL East. They also get into Oneil Cruz’s injury, Tim’s take on the Padres-Braves Hall of Fame conversation, the defensive metrics for the Brewers being off the charts, Shohei Ohtani hitting a ball at his ankles for a home run and the athleticism of the Diamondbacks. Then, Sarah Langs talks about Nick Castellanos, Jordan Walker’s nine-game hit streak to

64:53

The Forgotten One

Baseball Tonight with Buster Olney ·

2023/04/07

Karl Ravech and Buster discuss the star power of Braves-Padres, how many future Hall of Famers could be playing in this weekend’s series, AAA Sacramento pitcher Kade McClure calling Fernando Tatis Jr. a “cheater,” the Brewers sweeping the Mets and the Dodgers feeling just fine. Next, Sarah Langs talks about the Giants hitting 13 home runs against the White Sox, Vlad Guerrero Jr.’s incredible start to the season, the undefeated Rays and Juan Soto’s defense. Then, Hembo on his new book “Got Your

57:09

Rust Rained Down

Baseball Tonight with Buster Olney ·

2023/04/05

Eduardo Pérez and Buster discuss Oliver Marmol calling out Tyler O’Neill for getting thrown out at home, Manny Machado’s strikeout via pitch clock violation, what’s wrong with the Mets and MLB’s average salary going up 11 percent. Then, Jessica Mendoza with her takes on Marmol calling out O’Neill and Machado’s pitch clock violation. Plus, her thoughts on the Dodgers’ rotation and the Orioles promoting Grayson Rodriguez. Later, Todd Radom delivers the Forgotten Field and administers the weekly

60:23

Too Much Ice Cream

Baseball Tonight with Buster Olney ·

2023/04/03

Tim Kurkjian and Buster discuss the Rangers looking like even-keeled professionals with Bruce Bochy at the helm, Robbie Ray going down, Jake Cronenworth’s extension, Kodai Senga's “ghost fork,” the undefeated Rays and Joey Gallo doing damage with the Twins. Then, Sarah Langs on if Juan Soto is in “decline,” Anthony Volpe’s first career hit and Tim Herrin making history in his MLB debut. Plus, interviews with Marcus Semien and Bryce Harper. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

60:50

Overreaction Friday

Baseball Tonight with Buster Olney ·

2023/03/31

Karl Ravech and Buster discuss Aaron Judge picking up where he left off, Shohei Ohtani dazzling on the mound in an Angels loss, if Dylan Cease is the best pitcher on the planet, their first impressions of the pitch clock, Red Sox fans booing, why they doubted the Dodgers and the AL MVP trifecta. Then, Sarah Langs on her favorite thing from Opening Day, Adley Rutschman and the pace of play. Plus, Buster finishes his team previews with the Yankees and Phillies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

48:05

Opening Day 2023

Baseball Tonight with Buster Olney ·

2023/03/30

Eduardo Pérez and Buster make rapid-fire predictions on home run numbers for Shohei Ohtani and Aaron Judge, if the Angels make the playoffs, if the Astros can repeat as champions, and how many wins the White Sox will notch. Plus, they touch on the tentative agreement between MiLB players and MLB. Then, Hembo on his best season-long bets, three player milestones to watch and the three most loaded jersey numbers in baseball history. Later, Todd Radom shares this week’s Forgotten Field and administers

58:19

Talking In Hotel Lobbies

Baseball Tonight with Buster Olney ·

2023/03/29

Tim Kurkjian and Buster discuss the time Tim was pulled over while doing a radio hit, their picks for the playoffs, Cy Young and MVP, Anthony Volpe making the Yankees’ Opening Day roster, the Guardians extending Andrés Giménez, the Braves’ rotation looking vulnerable and JT Realmuto’s ridiculous ejection. Then, Sarah Langs clears out for Taylor to yell about Grayson Rodriguez, gives her picks and plays The Numbers Game. Plus, Buster previews the Rays and Tigers. Learn more about your ad choices

86:54

Blender With The Lid Off

Baseball Tonight with Buster Olney ·

2023/03/24

Karl Ravech and Buster discuss more injuries in the NL East, hockey star Connor McDavid wanting an international hockey tournament after watching the World Baseball Classic, and how they’d fix the WBC’s pitching problem. Next, Roger Clemens talks about the Astros’ chances to repeat, Shohei Ohtani’s preparation and how he’d try to exploit the new rules on the mound. Then, Jessica Mendoza on Ohtani executing his best pitch in biggest moment, moving the WBC to July and what the Dodgers need from their

68:48

Dream

Baseball Tonight with Buster Olney ·

2023/03/22

Hembo and Buster discuss Shohei Ohtani cementing himself as the face of baseball, the most significant moment of Ohtani and Mike Trout’s careers, Bryce Harper staying off the 60-day IL and Hembo’s preseason superlatives. Then, Alden Gonzalez on the World Baseball Classic final being one of the best experiences he’s had at a ballpark, the game ending in the matchup everyone wanted, Ohtani’s growth as a pitcher and something he’s never seen before on the field. Later, Todd Radom delivers this week’s

56:29

Those Hands Are Magical

Baseball Tonight with Buster Olney ·

2023/03/20

Sarah Langs and Buster discuss Trea Turner's grand slam against Venezuela, Paul Goldschmidt hitting the ball hard in the World Baseball Classic and Rōki Sasaki. Then, Tim Kurkjian stops by to talk about the Mets losing Edwin Díaz, how the Phillies could be the biggest benefactors of Diaz going down, if the Astros can manage without Jose Altuvé, where Fernando Tatis Jr.'s head will be at when he returns from suspension, agreeing on all six National League playoff teams, and the Cubs and the Angels

61:53

Ticket To Ride

Baseball Tonight with Buster Olney ·

2023/03/16

Jeff Passan and Buster discuss how an exciting Puerto Rico-Dominican Republic game was dampen by Edwin Diaz injuring himself in the celebration, his impressions of the World Baseball Classic, how it impacts the Mets bullpen and MLB’s rules when signing players from Japan. Then, Todd Radom delivers the Forgotten Field and administers the weekly quiz. Next, Buster previews the Blue Jays. Later, Sarah Langs plays The Numbers Game from the WBC with an even more exuberant crowd behind her. And, Buster

49:36

International Pastime

Baseball Tonight with Buster Olney ·

2023/03/15

Xavier Scruggs and Buster Olney discuss if the 40/40 club will become less exclusive, which players could join the club, Shohei Ohtani growing the game through the World Baseball Classic and a conversation he had with Anthony Volpe. Then, Hembo brings a touch of March Madness to the pod with his No. 1 overall seed in MLB, a Cinderella team and a Diaper Dandy. Next, Sarah Langs plays The Numbers Game from the WBC. And, Buster previews the Diamondbacks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

60:25

Chapped Most Mornings

Baseball Tonight with Buster Olney ·

2023/03/13

Eduardo Pérez joins Buster to discuss the World Baseball Classic, Venezuela looking primed to come out of Pool D, a possible Puerto Rico-Dominican Republic showdown, Mexico crushing Team USA, losing his voice cheering on Puerto Rico and which Spring Training stats he looks at when evaluating young players. Then, Orioles pitcher Grayson Rodriguez stops by to talk about what he has left to prove in the AAA, working with Adley Rutschman, the first time he realized he could be pretty good at baseball

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