Baseball Tonight with Buster Olney

Karl Ravech and Buster discuss as good a postseason that we’ve seen recently, the Mets clinching a spot in the NLCS, the Phillies bullpen melting down, the Dodgers grabbing momentum, Tigers-Guardians going through Tarik Skubal, and if the Royals will create havoc on the basepaths. Then, Kiley McDaniel and Buster share their distinct thoughts on where Juan Soto lands in free agency. Plus, three rising and three fall free agents. CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BLEACHERTWEETS@GMAIL.COM REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS 10:49 Karl Ravech 31:02 Kiley McDaniel 43:29 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tim Kurkjian and Buster rank the playoff teams ahead of a Wednesday baseball bonanza. The whole segment is a painful exercise for Tim in the best possible way. Plus, Sarah Langs plays The Numbers Game. CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BLEACHERTWEETS@GMAIL.COM REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS 10:08 Tim Kurkjian 33:46 Sarah Langs 41:33 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alex Avila and Buster discuss Tarik Skubal’s seven innings of shutout baseball and Kerry Carpenter’s game-winning home run off Emmanuel Clase and his excitement for two postseason games in Detroit. Then, David Schoenfield talks about Manny Machado’s throwing a ball toward the Dodger dugout and Dave Roberts’ response, a wide open series between the Yankees and Royals and Aaron Judge’s struggles. CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BLEACHERTWEETS@GMAIL.COM REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS 9:55 Alex Avila 23:44 David Schoenfield 41:11 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Eric Hosmer and Buster discuss the chippiness between the Padres and Dodgers, San Diego’s fearlessness, and what it’s like watching the Royals against the Yankees. Then, Eduardo Pérez talks about Mets-Phillies, the teams’ bullpens, Philadelphia chasing, injuries to Xander Bogaerts and Freddie Freeman, the Yankee bullpen answering questions, and a must-win for the Tigers. Later, Sarah Langs on Tarik Skubal, Fernando Tatis Jr., Bryson Stott and Mark Vientos’ total bases. CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BLEACHERTWEETS@GMAIL.COM REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS 14:48 Eric Hosmer 26:41 Eduardo Pérez 39:38 Sarah Langs 48:25 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hembo and Buster discuss the Mets’ exciting comeback against the Brewers in Game 3, Pete Alonso etching his name into Mets history, Terry Francona taking the Reds job, and questions and picks for each divisional series. Then, Dr. Chris Ahmad chats with Buster about his new Triple Tommy John procedure that could be a game changer for UCL injuries. Later, ESPN bigwig and Mets fanatic Pete McConville stops by to recount his night watching New York advance. CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BLEACHERTWEETS@GMAIL.COM REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS 9:37 Hembo 22:11 Dr. Chris Ahmad 36:50 Pete McConville 43:01 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Xavier Scruggs and Buster discuss the difference Mike Schildt has made in San Diego, the Padres’ superstars stepping up, and what’s next for Alex Bregman. Then, David Schoenfield talks about the commonality between the Royals and Padres, Xander Bogaerts pouring champagne on Buster’s head, and the the Tigers’ no-name bullpen getting it done again. CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BLEACHERTWEETS@GMAIL.COM REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS 8:18 Xavier Scruggs 22:08 David Schoenfield 33:49 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Karl Ravech and Buster Olney discuss the passing of Pete Rose and his legacy, how everything feels different with the Padres, a big spot for Max Fried, and their interesting day calling the Mets-Braves doubleheader. Then, Jesse Rogers talks about the Giants hiring Buster Posey, the Cardinals hiring Chaim Bloom, why both St. Louis and San Francisco need direction, and the Brewers' fifth inning implosion. Later, Sarah Langs plays The Numbers game with notes on Michael King and the Mets. CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BLEACHERTWEETS@GMAIL.COM REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS 5:52 Karl Ravech 26:32 Jesse Rogers 35:04 Sarah Langs 40:42 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jeff Passan, Tim Kurkjian and Buster are in Bristol following the end of the MLB regular season. The guys discuss their excitement for the Mets-Braves doubleheader, no-confidence World Series picks, if they're taking the Padres no matter what in the first round, the great pitching matchups in the AL Wild Card, and which teams are kicking themselves after missing the playoffs. Today's episode if presented by Grainger! With supplies and solutions for every industry, Grainger has the right product for you. Call, click Grainger.com, or just stop by. CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BLEACHERTWEETS@GMAIL.COM REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS 6:23 Jeff Passan and Tim Kurkjian in Bristol 32:50 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tigers pitcher Tarik Skubal and Buster discuss the environment in Detroit, when the vibe changed for the team this season, A.J. Hinch’s preparation, and being the favorite for the AL Cy Young. Then, David Schoenfield talks about the A’s final game at the Oakland Coliseum, the weather situation enveloping Mets-Braves, and the Pirates getting petty with Rowdy Tellez. Plus, Todd Radom shares this week’s Ballpark & Beyond and administers the quiz. Later, Sarah Langs plays The Numbers Game. CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BLEACHERTWEETS@GMAIL.COM REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS 5:54 Tarik Skubal 16:21 David Schoenfield 28:13 Todd Radom 40:52 Sarah Langs 49:27 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hembo and Buster discuss the eminently underrated Jose Ramirez, the numbers behind Minnesota’s free fall, David Stearns being worth every penny he earns and Vlad Jr. keeping up his end of the bargain. Then, Jake Peavy stops by to talk about his MLB player of the year, players with a flair for the dramatic, the White Sox, his favorite pitcher going into the postseason, the Yankees bullpen and the Padres. CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BLEACHERTWEETS@GMAIL.COM REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS 6:57 Hembo 22:30 Larry Biel torches John Fisher 27:30 Jake Peavy 46:29 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Eduardo Pérez, David Cone and Buster pile into the Clown Car to discuss the Mets shutting down a Phillies celebration, Edwin Diaz making a difference, “Pete Alonso” chants, the Padres, the Brewers flying under the radar, and if Shohei Ohtani had the greatest single day for any major leaguer. Then, Sarah Langs plays The Numbers Game. CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BLEACHERTWEETS@GMAIL.COM REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS 11:55 Clown Car w/ Eduardo & Coney 30:03 Sarah Langs 38:22 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Shohei Ohtani has a historic night and blows a hole in the usual Friday podcast. Buster checks in to share his thoughts on Ohtani’s 50/50 season. Then, Karl Ravech discusses the Brewers winning the NL Central, crossroad moments for the Mets and Tigers, and the Orioles losing their mojo. Next, YES play-by-play voice Michael Kay stops by to talk about the pressure on the Yankees heading into the postseason, the health of the team, and Juan Soto’s future. Later, Sarah Langs plays The Numbers Game with Heliot Ramos and Tory Lovullo. Finally, Todd Radom shares this week’s Ballpark & Beyond, and administers the quiz. CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BLEACHERTWEETS@GMAIL.COM REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS 8:26 Karl Ravech 25:57 Michael Kay 38:42 Sarah Langs 45:13 Todd Radom 54:20 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tim Kurkjian and Buster discuss one of the dumbest games Tim has ever seen, the state of the Padres and Astros, Victor Robles’ error on the base path and not doubting Shohei Ohtani. Then, Hembo returns from paternity leave to talk about why he’s not worried about the Phillies’ playoff seed, the wildly disappointing Giants, offseason targets for the Tigers and what exactly happened to the Orioles. CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BLEACHERTWEETS@GMAIL.COM REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS 10:26 Tim Kurkjian 30:41 Hembo 51:56 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jorge Castillo and Buster discuss the strange controversy around Gerrit Cole and the Red Sox, Luke Weaver emerging as a star and what’s considered a successful season for Aaron Boone. Then, Nathalie Alonso stopped by to talk about her new book Call Me Roberto! Later, Sarah Langs plays The Numbers Game. CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BLEACHERTWEETS@GMAIL.COM REACH OUT ON X: #BleacherTweets 10:11 Mookie Betts mic’d up 12:59 Jorge Castillo 30:32 Nathalie Alonso 43:09 Sarah Langs 49:39 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.J. Hinch and Buster discuss whether the word “playoffs” is said in the Detroit clubhouse, a Parker Meadows grand slam changing momentum for the team and how Tarik Skubal handles success. Next, Karl Ravech talks about the Braves starting to take on water, Aaron Judge’s struggles and Shohei Ohtani's size. Plus, Todd Radom shares the Ballpark & Beyond. Later, Sarah Langs plays The Numbers Game. CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BLEACHERTWEETS@GMAIL.COM REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS 8:18 A.J. Hinch 19:30 Karl Ravech 35:16 Todd Radom 46:00 Sarah Langs 56:31 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

John Smoltz and Buster discuss Smoltz hanging out with fellow Hall Of Famers, the Braves fighting for a playoff spot and the sport suffering from the loss of starting pitching. Then, Mets broadcaster Gary Cohen talks about the NL MVP race, the perceived weakness of the Mets, the most complete teams in baseball and Pete Alonso. Later, Alden Gonzalez on Francisco Lindor putting the team on his back and if the NL West has the three best teams in the league. CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BLEACHERTWEETS@GMAIL.COM REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS 10:05 John Smoltz 30:14 Gary Cohen 46:36 Alden Gonzalez 58:18 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Buster shares his thoughts on Justin Verlander after chatting with him throughout the weekend. Then, Jeff Berry on the Giants extending Matt Chapman and how it’s part of a larger shift in the sport. Later, Sarah Langs plays The Numbers Game with Verlander, Marco Vientos and Parker Meadows. CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BLEACHERTWEETS@GMAIL.COM REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS 7:36 Buster on Verlander 11:46 Jeff Berry 30:50 Sarah Langs 37:48 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Royals GM J.J. Piccolo and Buster discuss mobilizing the front office after Vinnie Pasquantino broke his hand, Michael Wacha, and the future of starting pitching. Then, David Schoenfield on the Giants paying Matt Chapman, how the Chapman signing impacts Alex Bregman’s market, Francisco Lindor doing something every night and Clay Holmes getting booted from the closer role. Plus, Todd Radom shares the Ballpark & Beyond and administers the quiz. Later, Sarah Langs and Lawrence Butler play The Numbers Game. CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BLEACHERTWEETS@GMAIL.COM REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS 5:32 Royals GM J.J. Piccolo 21:54 David Schoenfield 30:47 Todd Radom 41:36 Sarah Langs 49:30 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Buster reviews the state of the division races in the final month of the regular season. Next, Sarah Langs talks about more of Shohei Ohtani’s magnificence and plays The Numbers Game with Dave Roberts and Teoscar Hernandez. Then, Tim Kurkjian on contenders for NL Rookie of the Year, the Mets hanging in the wild card picture, and the Dodgers’ rotation issues. Later, NESN’s Lou Merloni stops by to share his thoughts on Red Sox. CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BLEACHERTWEETS@GMAIL.COM REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS 8:07 State of the division races 10:07 Sarah Langs 17:38 Tim Kurkjian 35:24 Lou Merloni 48:58 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rich Hill and Buster discuss Rich returning for his 20th MLB season with the Red Sox, why he chose Boston and coaching his son’s little league team. Then, Jeff Berry compares Michael Wacha and Tyler Glasnow, and asks if front offices should follow the Royals’ model. Later, Sarah Langs talks about Shohei Ohtani and his dog decoy. Plus, Gerrit Cole and Pete Alonso assist with The Numbers Game. Finally, Todd Radom shares the Ballpark & Beyond and administers the quiz. CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BLEACHERTWEETS@GMAIL.COM REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS 6:23 Rich Hill 21:40 Jeff Berry 40:41 Sarah Langs 48:13 Todd Radom 58:38 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices