Baseball Tonight with Buster Olney

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

Baseball Tonight with Buster Olney is a sports podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 200 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

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  Baseball Tonight with Buster Olney

  Jacob Misiorowski dominates Dodgers in October preview? + Why the Cubs might have the best defense of all-time

  Aug 17, 202632 min

  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?

  Aug 14, 202654 min

  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

  Aug 12, 202641 min

  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: 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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  Comeback?: Rich Hill on the Red Hot Red Sox; Catching Concerns for the Dodgers?

  Aug 10, 202635 min

  21-year MLB veteran Rich Hill joins Buster Olney to discuss not closing the door on a potential comeback, the roaring-hot Boston Red Sox, the difference veteran pitching is making in Boston, how the Red Sox have changed their offensive approach, and Caleb Durbin’s bat matching his glove. Then, they talk about the Dodgers snapping their seven-game losing streak, questions about Los Angeles’ catchers and bullpen, Shohei Ohtani, and how adding Chase Utley to the front office is making the team even better. Later, Buster answers your questions during Bleacher Tweets. 0:00 Welcome 3:05 Rich Hill joins 3:52 Potential comeback? 5:31 Red Sox turnaround the greatest ever? 6:51 How Boston righted its offense 8:52 Veteran pitching makes a huge difference 10:42 Caleb Durbin’s bat matching his glove 13:39 Dodgers snap seven-game losing streak 16:16 Biggest questions facing Dodgers 19:48 Shohei Ohtani playing catch 21:30 Dodger front office additions improving team 28:24 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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  Tarik Skubal's first Dodgers start, teams LA should be most afraid of, Red Sox keep winning after a wild game

  Aug 7, 202654 min

  Tarik Skubal made his first Dodgers start, a loss to the Cubs. Jesse Rogers joins to give his first impressions while also breaking down the White Sox moves at the deadline, Boston's insane win-streak, and George Lombard's impressive debut with the Yankees. Hembo then hops on to give his top teams the Dodgers should be most afraid of. He also tells us why the Padres Big 3 are suddenly clicking, gives perspective on Luis Arraez's impact this season, and how Jeremy Pena is keeping the Astros afloat. We finish with Sarah Langs and a special Orioles-themed Bleacher Tweets. 0:00 Welcome 0:24 Red Sox-White Sox wild game 1:59 Cubs walk-off in extras 3:15 Tarik Skubal's first Dodgers start 8:09 Dodgers more beatable than last year? 9:18 Phillies are Dodgers biggest threat 10:39 Pete Crow-Armstrong is NL MVP favorite 11:50 White Sox Trade Deadline moves 13:10 The key to the Red Sox winning streak 18:06 George Lombard Jr.'s impressive Yankees debut 21:11 Top threats to the Dodgers with Hembo 27:06 Why the Dodgers are still the favorites to win it all 30:09 The Padres Big 3 are finally hitting 33:47 Luis Arraez has returned to All-Star form 38:59 Jeremy Pena has the Astros atop the AL West 41:39 Sarah Langs plays the numbers game 43:01 Bleacher Tweets - Orioles edition Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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