Baseball Tonight with Buster Olney

Baseball Tonight with Buster Olney

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

Episodes

October 10, 2025 45 mins
Karl Ravech and Buster discuss the Dodgers eliminating the Phillies in the NLDS, Kyle Schwarber’s outpouring of emotion, why they think it’s a no-brainer Rob Thomson and Aaron Boone will remain in their current positions, the only thing we know about Game 5 between the Cubs and Brewers, Matthew Boyd’s bounce back, the Blue Jays’ versatility, roster decisions for the Yankees, and Tarik Skubal and the Tigers facing off against the Ma...
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Jake Peavy and Buster discuss the Blue Jays’ celebration after eliminating the Yankees in the ALDS, the time Jake Peavy bought a duck boat after winning the World Series, Vladimir Guerrero playing proud for Toronto, if the Yankees should consider the season a failure, how they view Aaron Judge postseason, pitching chaos in Cubs-Brewers, and Tarik Skubal taking to the podium before Game 5 against the Mariners. Later, Sarah Langs pla...
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Eric Hosmer and Buster discuss the Yankees wining game three with help from an Aaron Judge homer, how to handle a pitch that far inside, Judge’s double-take a the dugout camera, the suspect managing in the playoffs, if the Mariners and Brewers can wrap up their series, and why the Dodgers are looking better than every other team. Later, Sarah Langs plays The Numbers Game.  CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweet...
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Jorge Castillo fills in for Buster Olney. Jorge chats with Tim Kurkjian about the environment in the Rogers Center over the weekend, how Pat Murphy is a step ahead of Craig Counsell, why we’ll likely see Paul Goldschmidt in the Yankee lineup over Ben Rice, the pop in the Blue Jays’ offense, and young pitchers continuing to impress this postseason. Then, Sarah Langs plays The Numbers Game. CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHO...
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Karl Ravech and Buster recap an exciting weekend of ALDS and NLDS action. They discuss the Blue Jays pitching vexing the Yankee offense, Trey Yesavage doing damage in his fourth major league start, Jorge Polanco figuring out Tarik Skubal, the Dodgers plugging their bullpen with Tyler Glasnow and Roki Sasaki, the Cubs lacking pitching options, and the Rangers hiring Skip Schumacher. Later, Sarah Langs plays The Numbers Game. CALL T...
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David Cone, Eduardo Perez, Karl Ravech and Buster ride the subway one last time, recapping the New York Yankees eliminating the Boston Red Sox and advancing to the ALDS. They discuss Cam Schlittler’s dominant fastball, the ovation he received in the 8th inning, Yankee offensive making adjustments the second time through the order, looking ahead to the ALDS between New York and the Toronto Blue Jays, and the Yankee bullpen coming ou...
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David Cone, Eduardo Perez, Karl Ravech and Buster ride the subway again, recapping Game 2 of Yankees-Red Sox. They discuss the Red Sox base running, Jazz Chisholm saving runs for the Yankees, Ben Rice controlling the strike zone,  redemption for Antothy Volpe, and what Game 3 will hinge upon. Plus, the guys take the pulse of the Yankee fans on the subway car. Then, Taylor McGregor talks about the the Dodgers turning it on, which is...
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David Cone, Eduardo Perez, Karl Ravech and Buster record the Clown Car and recap Yankees-Red Sox from the subway. They discuss Aroldis Chapman figuring it out, how Garrett Crochet made things easy for Alex Cora, Aaron Boone’s misstep, the unsung hero for the Red Sox, and impressive wins for the Tigers and Cubs. Plus, the guys chat with Red Sox and Yankee fans on the subway. Then, Jesse Rogers stops by to talk about the playoff atmo...
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Join Tim Kurkjian, Buster Olney and Dave Schoenfield as they get you ready for the MLB playoffs! We’ll break down the matchups to watch as the full postseason picture went down to the wire on the last day of the regular season. Will the Brewers and their home-field advantage throughout the entire postseason be a blessing or a curse? Which Wild Card team could make noise this postseason? Will the World Series champion come out of th...
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Eric Hosmer and Buster discuss Noelvi Marte saving the Reds’ postseason hopes, the Mets’ upside-down pitching, the Padres and Red Sox bullpen advantages, the Phillies, and the coming ABS System. Then, Sarah Langs plays The Numbers Game. Later, Todd Radom returns with tales from his travels, after exploring the baseball culture in Japan. Plus, the quiz. WATCH SUNDAY'S POSTSEASON PREVIEW SHOW LIVE ON ESPN'S YOUTUBE PAGE CALL THE SH...
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Buster and David Schoenfield discuss the Mets fighting for their playoff lives, whether the Tigers’ collapse or the Guardians’ comeback is more impressive, who wins the AL East, and where Kyle Tucker, Yordan Alvarez and Bo Bichette’s injuries stand. Then, Hembo stops by to talk about his new book “Got Your Legends,” whether he was allowed to speak on Good Morning America with Mike Greenberg, the official announcement of the balls a...
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David Cone, Karl Ravech, Eduardo Perez and Buster discuss Mariners seeming like the team to beat in the American League, Karl’s conversation Cal Raleigh, the continued push and pull of the AL MVP race, the Guardians forcing their way back into the playoff picture, the Tigers blowing it and why Clayton Kershaw should be a unanimous first-ballot Hall of Famer. Then, Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh chats with Buster in the locker room ab...
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Brewers manager Pat Murphy and Buster discuss keeping guys in “check,” team culture, not playing passively and the state of his team heading into October. Then, Jesse Rogers talks about the Cubs’ first trip to the postseason since 2020, Kyle Tucker’s injury, if Anthony Rizzo should get a statue outside Wrigley Field, the Brewers checking their egos and the Dodgers considering moving Shohei Ohtani to the bullpen. Next, Sarah Langs h...
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Tim Kurkjian and Buster discuss Cal Raleigh's pure strength, Aaron Judge dragging the Yankees back from the abyss, whether the Brewers or Phillies will clinch the No. 1 see in the National League, the Dodgers' disintegrating bullpen, the surging Guardians, the Red Sox missing Roman Anthony and the Blue Jays unleashing Trey Yesavage. Then, Hembo stops by to talk about whether Judge makes his list of five best right-handed hitters e...
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Buster, Eduardo Perez, and David Cone hop in the clown car to break down Yankees at Red Sox and examine how the Mets missing the playoffs could be the most epic collapse in baseball history. The Numbers Game with Sarah Langs. Then Trevor Story explains what the pennant chase is like to Karl Ravech. Plus Bleacher Tweets. CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS 6:33 - ...
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Alden and Buster Olney discuss all of the playoff races and how the Dodgers seem bored. Then, MLB Network’s Adnan Virk stops by to talk about his new book Cinephile, why Paul Giamatti doesn’t talk about his father Bart Giamatti, actors that are huge baseball fans, and his top three baseball movies. Later, Todd Radom stops by to share the Ballpark & Beyond and administer the quiz. CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: Blea...
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Jeff Passan and Buster Olney discuss the Giants sneaking back into the NL Wild Card race, Kyle Schwarber hitting another home run, where the Nationals could land for manager and GM, and if a first round playoff exit would force a manger change for the Phillies. Next, Buster chats with Juan Soto and J.T. Realmuto about their back-and-forth at the plate. Then, Hembo on Trea Turner injury impact, Bryan Woo and the lost art of starter ...
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Karl Ravech and Buster hop on the Ravy Train in the absence of a Clown Car. The guys discuss the outrageous behavior of a Phillies fan in Miami, if losing Trea Turner is a fatal blow to Philadelphia’s World Series chances, a wild ending in Baltimore to celebrate Cal Ripken Jr.’s 2131 game, the Yankees winning the most important series of the season so far, Aroldis Chapman’s continued domination, and the passing of Davey Johnson. Th...
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David Schoenfield and Buster discuss the impact of Cal Ripken Jr.’s 2131 game 30 years later, Framber Valdez’s agent denying Valdez intentionally hit his catcher, what the heck is going on with the Mariners, the American League wild card race, and the collapsing Reds. Then, the voice of the Yankees Michael Kay stops by to talk about a big series against the Blue Jays, frustrations with umpiring and the latest on Aaron Judge returni...
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Tim Kurkjian and Buster discuss Framer Valdez crossing up his catcher, Jason Adams going down for the Padres, the Red Sox extending Aroldis Chapman, the best team in the American League, Shane Bieber looking phenomenal and the Tigers slowing down. Then, Hembo stops by to talk about why the Mets stretch run will be defined by their rookie starters, Kyle Schwarber’s career year and what it means for his next contract, and the Phillie...
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