Baseball Tonight with Buster Olney
ESPN MLB Insider Buster Olney leads the baseball discussion alongside other top analysts.
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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 shoul...
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August 14, 2026 • 54 mins
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 ...
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August 12, 2026 • 40 mins
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 ...
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August 10, 2026 • 35 mins
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 O...
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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 ...
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August 4, 2026 • 77 mins
Buster Olney, Jeff Passan and Tim Kurkjian react to the 2026 MLB Trade Deadline, grading all 30 teams’ moves at the deadline. It’s a baseball extravaganza crossover event with The Baseball Tonight Podcast and Sources Tell Jeff Passan. The guys discuss Tarik Skubal to the Los Angeles Dodgers, Adley Rutschman to the Boston Red Sox, Freddy Peralta to the Tampa Bay Rays, Luis Arraez to the Philadelphia Phillies, Luis Garcia...
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August 3, 2026 • 22 mins
David Schoenfield and Buster discuss the Detroit Tigers trading Tarik Skubal to the Los Angeles Dodgers. Is this move really bad for baseball? Or is this about a team looking for immortality? Plus, the Tampa Bay Rays solidify their rotation by trading for Freddy Peralta from the New York Mets. The New York Yankees get a bat, securing Luis García Jr. from the Washington Nationals. The White Sox make a move for Luis Castillo in their...
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Alden Gonzalez joins Buster Olney to discuss Hunter Greene’s name being floated on the trade market, the abundance of starting pitching available, the real reason the Los Angeles Dodgers would want Tarik Skubal, why MLB would love Skubal on the Dodgers, the Angels finally realizing they’re not close, and the Washington Nationals looking to extend Foster Griffin. Then, the voice of the New York Yankees Michael Kay stops ...
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July 29, 2026 • 53 mins
Hembo and Buster discuss the latest on Tarik Skubal and Mason Miller ahead of the MLB trade deadline. Plus, what in the world should the Mariners do at the trade deadline? Then, they discuss the Nationals’ lineup historic turnaround, how Yordan Álvarez is practically perfect in every way, the Blue Jays lineup falling off a cliff, and Pete Crow-Armstrong flipping a swing-decision switch few players ever have. Then, Diamondback...
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Eric Hosmer and Buster Olney discuss how Hos has been through every trade deadline experience imaginable during his MLB career. Then, they talk about another electric afternoon from Brewers pitcher Jacob Misiorowski, Salvador Perez breaking George Brett’s home run record for the Kansas City Royals, the Red Sox and Nationals making the first big trade of the season, Yankees outfielder Cody Bellinger hitting the IL, and the Bas...
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Milwaukee Brewers manager Pat Murphy joins Buster to discuss the magic of Jacob Misiorowksi, World Series aspirations, and what the team is looking for at the traded deadline. Then, Jorge Castillo stops by to talk about the drama with MLB changing pitch clock rules for batters this week because of José Caballero, if Tarik Skubal will stay or go in Detroit and Buster’s latest intel on Padres’ closer Mason Miller. Plus, t...
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July 22, 2026 • 56 mins
David Schoenfield joins Buster Olney to discuss the Dodgers beating the Phillies on an unusual double play, the ideal landing spot for Mason Miller, the Tigers’ Tarik Skubal decision coming due, why it’s officially time for the Blue Jays (and the Astros) to sell, and if Pete Crow-Armstrong is gaining ground on Shohei Ohtani for NL MVP. Then, Hembo stops by to talk about the glut in the American League, the Dodgers looki...
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Jesse Rogers joins Buster Olney to discuss Boston's incredible 13-game win streak, turning them from sellers to buyers at the trade deadline. They also discuss why Shohei Ohtani's knee injury opens the door for Pete Crow-Armstrong to contend for the NL MVP race. Jesse takes us inside the White Sox war room with exclusive access as they made the No. 1 pick in the MLB Draft last week, and the reflect on the importance of Jorge Castil...
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July 17, 2026 • 42 mins
Tim Kurkjian, Hembo and Buster Olney discuss whether the MLB All-Star Game’s “Sandlot” break was cool or a flop, how many current division leaders will hang on, the most confusing things in baseball, impactful bats that may be moved at the trade deadline, if the Padres should trade Mason Miller, x-factor deadline teams, and which impending free agents have lost and made the most money. Next, Sarah Langs plays The ...
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Eduardo Pérez joins Buster Olney to discuss Jordan Walker beating Kyle Schwarber in the 2026 Home Run Derby on his last swing, in front of a hostel Philadelphia crowd. They talk about the key to Walker’s victory in the final round, hitters struggling with the magenta balls, Philadelphia fans showing out, how to make the All-Star Game matter again, and the balance of player participation versus needing a break from the game. T...
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July 13, 2026 • 43 mins
David Schoenfield joins Buster to hand out midseason MLB grades on the eve of the All-Star Game in Philadelphia. Which teams passed the first half of the season with flying colors, and which teams need to retake the exam? Plus, the White Sox select Roch Cholowsky No. 1 in MLB Draft, the AL MVP picture, and is Tarik Skubal actually the player most likely to be traded? Later, Buster talks to Phillies sluggers Bryce Harper and Kyle Sc...
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July 10, 2026 • 37 mins
Phillies manager Don Mattingly joins to discuss Philadelphia's dramatic turnaround and if he's planning on returning to manage next season. Then, ESPN MLB Draft expert Kiley McDaniel stops by to discuss which of the top 3 players the White Sox will take at No. 1, and which teams have the deepest minor league prospects to land a big name on the trade market (you probably won't like the answer).
Plus Sarah Langs and Bleacher Tweets...
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Two-time World Series champion David Ross joins Buster Olney to discuss a story he had never previously heard about the 2016 Chicago Cubs on his Lovable Reunion podcast, if he ever has to pay for dinner in Chicago, the biggest threat the Dodgers’ threepeat quest, why it’s actually a good thing Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is skipping the All-Star Game, Zack Wheeler’s All-Star snub and Dalton Rushing learning to be a &ldq...
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Albert Pujols joins Buster Olney to discuss why Junior Caminero is a legit superstar, and what it’s like competing in the Home Run Derby when your team is hosting the All-Star Game. He also talks about the pressures of managing a team in a major market like the New York, and how he would approach an opportunity like managing the Mets. Then, Jesse Rogers joins to talk about Marlins manager Clayton McCullough’s decision t...
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Paul “Hembo” Hembekides and Buster Olney play a game of “Trend or Blip,” looking at the Marlins, Rays and Rangers. Then, they discuss why Aaron Judge is the rising tide that lifts all boats for the Yankees, the most obvious trade-deadline match, how bad is this American League — historically speaking, and more on Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s slog of a season. Then, Buster talks to longtime pro Rick Mo...
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