Baseball Tonight with Buster Olney

Jeff Passan and Buster discuss whether Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s extension with the Blue Jays is one of the best player deals ever, if Kyle Tucker will stick with the Cubs and the Call Cags Up Movement. Plus, are the Cubs offense, Giants pitching and Mets pitching for real? Then, Jake Peavy talks about how pitchers attack a torpedo bat, the Reds’ pitching staff and Spencer Schwellenbach coming for your lunch. Later, Sarah Langs on Corbin Carroll’s early resurgence. Finally, Todd Radom shares his thoughts on the latest City Connect uniforms, delivers this week’s Ballpark & Beyond, and administers the quiz.CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.comREACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS3:44 Jeff Passan28:02 Jake Peavy40:53 Sarah Langs43:44 Todd Radom54:53 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hembo and Buster discuss the Marlins infield getting weird, Pete Alonso looking much more comfortable, how Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s contract impacts Kyle Tucker’s future earnings, if Hunter Greene is becoming an ace, potential superstardom for Kristian Campbell, and buying stock on Jacob Wilson. Then, Tim Kurkjian talks about the Blue Jays waving the white flag to Vlad Jr. and why they had to do it, problems with the Dodger defense, and the craziest stories he and Buster have ever covered.CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.comREACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS6:37 Hembo29:39 Tim Kurkjian50:01 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David Cone, Karl Ravech and Buster pile in the Clown Car to discuss the Red Sox’s emphatic sweep of the Cardinals, Rafael Devers coming out of his slump, Alex Bregman fitting in perfectly, the Cardinals reaping what it sowed following a quiet offseason, the Giants standing over the Dodgers and Padres and the Rangers running hot out of the gate. Then, Karl Ravech chats with Boston’s Kristian Campbell from the Fenway Park dugout. Later, Sarah Langs plays The Numbers game with help from a major leaguer. CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.comREACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS6:49 Clown Car23:42 Sarah Langs25:06 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jorge Castillo and Buster discuss ESPN Top 100 MLB players list, the players' reaction to the list, why they can't abide by Aaron Judge being at No. 4, why the torpedo bat chatter will blow over soon, Jorge's thoughts on the Dodgers' chase for 117, and the Braves 0-7 start. Then, Todd Radom returns for the 2025 to share his weekly Ballpark & Beyond series and administer the quiz.CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.comREACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS4:57 Jorge Castillo25:11 Todd Radom36:51 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hembo and Buster discuss the Dodgers’ feasible path to 117 wins, the San Diego Padres extending Jackson Merrill and the Boston Red Sox extending Garrett Crochet, Aaron Judge chasing a number you won’t expect, and whether they’re panicking over Roki Sasaki and Rafael Devers. Then, Eric Hosmer talks about his reaction to the torpedo bats, how worried he is about the Braves’ start, Jurickson Profar’s 80-game suspension, how he would clean up the sport from PEDs. Later, Washington Nationals pitcher MacKenzie Gore on his 13 strikeout Opening Day.CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.comREACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS5:47 Hembo21:46 Eric Hosmer45:47 MacKenize Gore54:55 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Karl Ravech and Buster chat following the Padres’ sweep of the Braves to start the season. They discuss a validating series win for San Diego, the Yankees deploying the torpedo bats, Aaron Judge’s magical start, Rafael Devers struggling as a new DH, if Roki Sasaki will land in the minor leagues soon, and other first weekend impressions. Then, Sarah Langs takes The Numbers Game into a new era.CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.comREACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS9:13 Clown Car with Karl Ravech25:49 The Numbers Game with Sarah Langs27:24 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It’s a Clown Car edition of the podcast! David Cone, Eduardo Perez and Buster are in a car driving to San Diego following Dodgers-Tigers on Opening Day. They discuss the vibes around a 3-0 Dodgers team, the Tigers possible offensive struggles, which players dazzled on Opening Day, the Yankees needing their youth movement to produce, how worried the Red Sox should be about Rafael Devers and Framer Valdez’s seven shutout innings.CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.comREACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS0:00 Clown Car22:43 Pirates preview w/ Greg Brown29:58 White Sox preview w/ Darrin Jackson34:04 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jeff Passan and Buster discuss Jeff’s regrets picking the Brewers to win the NL Central, why they like the Braves over the Phillies in the NL East, the AL East being impossible to predict, if the Yankees will make the playoffs and why everyone is sleeping on Jackson Merrill. Then, Joe Buck stops by ahead of his return to the baseball broadcast booth with ESPN. Joe and Buster talk about Joe’s broadcasting career, his dad, Vin Scully and Harry Caray. Plus, Melanie Newman preview the Orioles and Steve Gelbs previews the Mets.CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.comREACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS5:02 Jeff Passan27:17 Orioles preview w/ Melanie Newman34:25 Joe Buck1:01:38 Mets preview w/ Steve Gelbs1:09:28 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tim Kurkjian and Buster discuss Shane McClanahan going down for the Rays, Tanner Bibee getting a new contract with the Guardians, Mark Shapiro expressing unfound confidence about the Vladimir Guerrero Jr. situation and the sudden passing of Brett Gardner's son. Then, Rayn Divish previews the Mariners and Charlie Slowes previews the Nationals. Plus, Sarah Langs plays The Numbers Game.CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.comREACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS4:43 Tim Kurkjian23:21 Mariners preview w/ Ryan Divish28:15 Nationals preview w/ Charlie Slowes33:54 Sarah Langs42;25 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alden Gonzalez and Buster discuss Roki Sasaki’s MLB debut, how they would line up the Dodgers rotation, the latest oh Shohei Ohtani’s pitching rehab, and all of their division and wild card winners. Then, Rays shortstop Chandler Simpson on when he first realized he was fast, watching Tony Gwynn on YouTube, talking trash on the basepath and his elite bunting ability. Later, Evan Grant previews the Rangers and Steve St. John previews the Royals.CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.comREACH OUT ON X: #BleacherTweets7:45 Alden Gonzalez33:55 Chandler Simpson43:27 Rangers preview w/ Evan Grant48:54 Royals preview w/ Steven St. John54:05 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices