Baseball Tonight with Buster Olney

Baseball Tonight with Buster Olney

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

Episodes

Strategic Deception: Yankees-Red Sox Meet After 2 Months; Cubs & Dodgers Obscuring Issues

August 22, 2025 • 49 mins
David Schoenfield and Buster discuss the Mariners struggling to pitch away from home, Kyle Tucker playing through a hairline fracture in his hand, and how the Dodgers are managing the outfield. Then, Red Sox play-by-play voice Dave O’Brien stops by to talk about the state of the Red Sox with a big series against the Yankees this weekend. Later, Todd Radom shares the Ballpark & Beyond, and administers the quiz. CALL THE SHOW: 406-4...
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Dope Like You: Judge & Boone’s Differing Injury Stories; Expansion & Realignment Talk; Kyle Tucker Takes a Seat

August 20, 2025 • 56 mins
Tim Kurkjian and Buster discuss why there is no rift between Aaron Judge and Aaron Boone following their differing injury assessments, if Tim is opening to realignment, Buster’s belief the Royals are the 2025 Tigers, Tim’s time in Williamsport, and Nolan McLean’s athleticism. Then, Hembo stops by to talk about Zack Wheeler’s injury news, Kyle Tucker’s struggles and Nick Kurtz putting up freakish numbers. Plus, what are Buster and T...
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Brain Is Working: Clown Car Rides Through Williamsport for the Little League Classic

August 18, 2025 • 37 mins
David Cone, Karl Ravech, Eduardo Pérez and Buster are in the Clown Car following the Little League Classic in Williamsport, Pa. The guys discuss a 7-3 Mets win over the Mariners on Sunday Night Baseball, Nolan McLean providing the Mets a spark, Mark Vientos getting going, why Mariners are still the best team in the American League, and the interactions between the Major Leaguers and the Little Leaguers. Then, Sarah Langs plays The ...
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Winning Burgers: Dan Shulman on the Blue Jays; Operational Humility in Milwaukee; Big Padres-Dodgers Series This Weekend

August 15, 2025 • 48 mins
Dan Shulman and Buster discuss the Toronto Blue Jays perched atop the American League, the latest on George Springer, wearing down pitchers, the veteran staring pitching, and when we might see top prospect Trey Yesavage. Then, Jesse Rogers stops by to talk about the Brewers’ confidence, the Cubs calling up Owen Caissie, and the Padres taking a lead in the NL West over the Dodgers. Next, Sarah Langs has an essay on Mariners. Later, ...
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Always Up To Something: Phillies GM Dave Dombrowski on Trading for Jhoan Duran; AL & NL West Races; Hembo on the Brewers

August 13, 2025 • 66 mins
Tim Kurkjian and Buster discuss the Cal Raleigh as the main attraction during the Little League Classic in Williamsport, the Padres catching the Dodgers in the NL West, the Mariners catching the Astros in the AL West, the Brewers lighting up Paul Skenes, and how Skenes should handle his future on a bad team. Then, Dave Dombrowski talks about his conversations with the Twins when acquiring Jhoan Duran at the trade deadline, if he's ...
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Old-Timers: Another Clown Car Cameo; Brewers Creating Distance in NL Central; Boog w/ Kyle Tucker

August 11, 2025 • 35 mins
David Cone, Karl Ravech, Eduardo Pérez and Buster combine for a Clown Car as they're walking out of Busch Stadium. The guys discuss the state of the Cardinals and Cubs following Sunday Night Baseball, the Brewers sweeping the Mets, if the New York teams are in danger of falling out of the Wild Card race, Mariano Rivera tearing his achilles, and next week’s Little League Classic. Plus, Eduardo has friends wherever the Clown Car goes...
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Mud Birds: Royals GM J.J. Picollo on Deadline Moves & Extending Seth Lugo; Snippets of Desperation in the AL East

August 8, 2025 • 52 mins
Royals GM J.J. Picollo joins Buster to discuss his traded deadline experience, how much the parity in the American League was a factor in making moves, extending Seth Lugo, adding Mike Yastrzemski, and trading Freddy Fermin to the Padres. Then, Alden Gonzalez talks about the tight AL East race, his preseason Mariners’ prediction, the Yankees trying to get Devin Williams right, and Mookie Betts figuring it out at the plate. Then, Sa...
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Glut: Aaron Judge Returns; Yankee Panic or Patience; Best Team in the American League; Thin 2026 HOF Class

August 6, 2025 • 60 mins
Hembo and Buster discuss the New York Yankees losing their fifth straight game, Jhoan Duran’s entrance, what makes Cristopher Sánchez so dominant, how trading Rafael Devers unlocked the Red Sox lineup, and baseball is enjoying unprecedented (on-field) parity. Then, Tim Kurkjian and Dave Schoenfield talk about which team is the best in the American League, the complicated situation with Aaron Judge’s return, chances for the Royals a...
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Started to Flow: Rob Thomson Crashes Clown Car; Charlie Morton on Getting the Ball in World Series Game 7

August 4, 2025 • 57 mins
Phillies manager Rob Thomson hops in the Clown Car with Buster, Eduardo Pérez, David Cone and Karl Ravech to share his thoughts on Cristopher Sanchez’s performance and using Jhoan Duran in the eighth inning. Then, the guys discuss why the MVP of the weekend was Dave Dombrowski, the best team in the National League, the Marlins sweeping the Yankees, and what Eduardo sees in Agustín Ramírez’s swing. Then, Tigers pitcher Charlie Morto...
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2025 MLB Trade Deadline: Grading All 30 Teams' Moves from Bristol; Cubs GM Jed Hoyer Joins

July 31, 2025 • 43 mins
Jeff Passan, Tim Kurkjian and Buster gather in Bristol following the 2025 MLB trade deadline. The guys dole out grades for all 30 teams, decide whether this was actually the craziest trade deadline in recent years and talk to Chicago Cubs president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer. WATCH THE SHOW ON YOUTUBE CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS 33:19 Cubs President...
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Midwest Superstar: Final Trade Deadline Check-In with Jeff Passan; Bryce Harper & Rob Manfred Have It Out

July 30, 2025 • 63 mins
Jeff Passan and Buster discuss the Mariners on the verge of doing more, what makes the relief market so interesting, Shane Bieber’s availability, if the Dodgers should try acquire Steven Kwan, why Jeff thinks the Padres will do something big, and where they think Merrill Kelly will land. Then, Hembo on the passing of Cubs Hall of Famer Ryne Sandberg, Bryce Harper sparring with Rob Manfred in the Phillies clubhouse, Emmanuel Clase p...
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A Trade A Day: Clown Car After Mets Sweep Giants; Seth Lugo Extended; Bullpen Musical Chairs

July 28, 2025 • 57 mins
David Cone, Eduardo Pérez and Buster hop in the Clown Car to discuss the state of the Giants and Mets, the Royals extending Seth Lugo and why the Guardians should think about dealing their bullpen arms. Then, Jesse Rogers stops by to talk the favorites to land Eugenio Suarez, the Cubs' pitching target, the Rays' regression, the Tigers' bullpen falling apart, the Astros being ready to make moves, and the mysterious Brewers. Later, ...
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Snakes Are Sellers: Clown Car with Coney & Ravy; San Diego's Window Closing; Buster's Top Five

July 25, 2025 • 67 mins
David Cone, Karl Ravech and Buster pile in the Clown Car to discuss the Philadelphia Phillies as a World Series favorite, why the Boston Red Sox can’t take on rentals, and the New York Yankees playing tight. Then, Alden Gonzalez and Jorge Castillo talk about the Yankees’ clunky roster construction, the San Diego Padres’ window closing fast, Mike Elias needing to nail the deadline, and MacKenzie Gore as a potentially big score. Late...
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Major League Surplus: Steve Phillips on Why the Twins Should Sell; Tim Kurkjian is Mad at Buster; Jake Peavy on Tarik Skubal's Balance

July 23, 2025 • 69 mins
Steve Phillips and Buster talk all things trade deadline, including matching buyers, if the Rafael Devers trade ate up the San Francisco Giants’ flexibility, how the Seattle Mariners will get involved, managing up and down the org chart as a general manager, what “all in” means for the Blue Jays, if Emmanuel Clase will be available, the New York Mets needing to fortify the bullpen, why the Minnesota Twins should trade Royce Lewis, ...
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Tank Top: Clown Car Witnesses Another Tarik Skubal Gem; Buster Sits Down with Bruce Bochy

July 21, 2025 • 48 mins
David Cone, Karl Ravech, Eduardo Pérez and Buster hop in the Clown Car to discuss a brilliant 6 2/3 innings from Tarik Skubal on Sunday Night Baseball, Detroit Tigers manager A.J. Hinch pulling Skubal in the 7th inning, the Texas Rangers still in the Wild Card race, the Milwaukee Brewers winning 10-straight with a sweep of the Los Angeles Dodgers, the Toronto Blue Jays proving they’re for real, and President Trump calling for the C...
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Swing Off: Buster Returns; Top 5 Teams in Baseball; Dan Shaughnessy Recaps Boston’s First Half

July 18, 2025 • 50 mins
Tim Kurkjian and Buster discuss Buster’s return to the podcast, what Tim liked and didn’t like during his trip to Atlanta for the All-Star Game, and Pete Alonso’s idea to change baseball. Plus, Buster unloads his trade deadline notebook and Tim reacts. Then, The Boston Globe’s Dan Shaughnessy stops by to talk about the twist and turns of the Red Sox’s first half, and the plan for the second half. Later, Sarah Langs has an essay wit...
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BBTN Live: Home Run Derby Champ Cal Raleigh for MVP? + Second Half Lookahead

July 15, 2025 • 32 mins
Welcome to Baseball Tonight LIVE presented by Sage! Today, we’re recapping Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh winning the 2025 MLB Home Run Derby and Tampa Bay Rays third baseman Junior Caminero’s coming out party as runner-up. Plus, a look ahead to after the All-Star break, including the AL East race, whether The Big Dumper has a case for MVP over the New York Yankees’ Aaron Judge, and if the Los Angeles Dodgers will return to t...
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Big Dumper: Cal Raleigh Wins 2025 Home Run Derby; Clown Car with Todd Frazier

July 15, 2025 • 33 mins
Karl Ravech, Eduardo Pérez and Todd Frazier discuss Cal Raleigh winning the Home Run Derby, Cal’s brother T catching for him, a coming out party for Junior Caminero, Paul Skenes facing Tarik Skubal in the All-Star Game, Fraizer’s All-Star Game experience as a player, and the biggest mystery of the night. Then, Jesse Rogers joins for Bleacher Tweets to talk about the red hot Red Sox, Mark Buehrle’s statue unveiling, the Brewers, and...
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HR Derby Chatter: Ty Schmit HR Derby Preview, and Just Baseball All-Time HR Derby Draft

July 11, 2025 • 47 mins
Hembo and The Pat McAfee Show's Ty Schmit discuss what they're watching for in the approaching Home Run Derby, Monday at 8PM ET on ESPN. Then the crew of The Just Baseball Show joins Hembo to conduct an all-time home run derby draft. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Passan Crashes In: Pete Fairbanks, Nationals Draft Approach with Kiley McDaniel, and John Schneider

July 9, 2025 • 71 mins
Jeff Passan and Rays closer Pete Fairbanks discuss Pokemon and the Tampa Bay way. Then, Jeff and Kiley McDaniel look at how the recent changes atop the Nationals will impact their draft approach, before going through some of the "best of's" in the upcoming MLB Draft. And Jeff checks in with John Schneider, manager of baseball's hottest team, the Toronto Blue Jays on what has made the difference for Toronto since Memorial Day. CALL...
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