Baseball Tonight with Buster Olney Small, Simple Moves: Pirates Call Up #1 Prospect Konnor Griffin; Joe Buck Stops By
Apr 3, 2026
Joe Buck, veteran play-by-play broadcaster and Hall of Famer, shares stories about calling Jackie Robinson Day, his Cooperstown honor, and family broadcasting moments. Eric Hosmer, pro player and analyst, breaks down top prospect Konnor Griffin, scouting swings and approach, and discusses early-season surprises around the league. Short, lively conversations and memorable baseball anecdotes.
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Teams Signing Young Stars To Hedge Against A Possible Salary Cap
- Teams may be accelerating long-term contracts now to 'get deals on the books' ahead of a possible salary cap.
- Buster notes agents believe established deals could be grandfathered, making 2026 contract timing strategic for small-market clubs.
Marlins' Early Success Feels Like A Real Continuation
- The Miami Marlins' strong start feels like continuation from last year's second-half surge, making them uniquely dangerous early in the pennant race.
- Eric Hosmer highlights their pitching and shutdown bullpen as key reasons to monitor them for sustainability.
One Big Postseason Start Can Flip A Pitcher's Confidence
- Cam Schlitller's postseason start against Boston supercharged his confidence and belief in his stuff, propelling him into dominant form.
- Hosmer says that single big-stage performance changed how Schlitller approaches every subsequent outing.