Baseball Tonight with Buster Olney

Jesse Rogers and Buster talk about the first game of the MLB season and offer their first impressions of the Dodgers and Cubs. Plus, Spencer Strider wows in his Spring Training return, who popped for Jesse as he traveled around camps and the AL East appears wide open. Then, Ron Howard stops by to talk about his new project “Fight for Glory: 2024 World Series” on Apple TV+, Freddie Freeman’s honesty, the fragile line between loss and triumph, where he was when Freeman hit the walk off grand slam in Game 1, listening to Dodger games on a transistor radio, meeting Vin Scully, and his favorite players. Later, Steve Berthiaume previews the Diamondbacks and Gaby Sanchez previews the Marlins.CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.comREACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS7:40 Jesse Rogers27:31 Ron Howard47:23 Diamondbacks preview w/ Steve Berthiaume51:34 Marlins preview with Gaby Sanchez57:30 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tim Kurkjian, Hembo, David Schoenfield and Buster preview the 2025 MLB season by drafting the winners of the AL MVP, NL MVP, AL Cy Young, NL Cy Young, AL Rookie of the Year, NL Rookie of the Year, AL Pennant, NL Pennant, and the team with the worst record. Then, Dan Shulman previews the Blue Jays, and Susan Slusser preview the Giants. Later, Sarah Langs plays The Numbers Game. CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.comREACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS9:10 Preseason Rumble w/ Tim, Dave, Hembo50:25 Blue Jays preview w/ Dan Shulman56:22 Giants preview w/ Susan Slusser1:01:47 Sarah Langs1:07:38 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Eduardo Pérez and Buster discuss the most irreplaceable players in the league, Eduardo raising his eyebrow over the Rafael Devers situation in Red Sox camp, Jim Rice clashing with Red Sox baseball ops, why Eduardo likes the Astros over the Rangers in the AL West, and which player he’s expecting a huge bounce back season. Plus, Tom McCarthy previews the Phillies and Meredith Marakovits previews the Yankees.CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.comREACH OUT ON X: #BleacherTweets5:25 Eduardo Pérez27:37 Phillies preview w/ Tom McCarthy33:35 Yankees preview w/ Meredith Marakovits37:37 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hembo and Buster discuss what losing Gerrit Cole means for the Yankees, Cole himself, the AL East and the trade market. Plus, they discuss why the Mets will really miss Francisco Alvarez, even just for a month. Then, the Pitching Ninja Rob Friedman stops by to share his feelings on the Cole injury, Roki Sasaki’s splitter, Paul Skenes’ cutter and who he thinks is the best pitcher on the planet. Also, Lou Merloni previews the Red Sox and Derrick Gold previews the Cardinals.CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.comREACH OUT ON X: #BleacherTweets5:08 Hembo27:01 Red Sox preview w/ Lou Merloni29:55 Pitching Ninja44:13 Cardinals preview w/ Derrick Gold51:36 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jorge Castillo and Buster discuss injuries to Gerrit Cole, Grayson Rodriguez and Francisco Alvarez. Plus, Jorge's on Dave Roberts' evolution as a manager as he's on the verge of a new contract with the Dodgers. Then, Doug Glanville stops by to share his thoughts on the ABS System, and which of this weekend's injuries he thinks will be most impactful. Later, Sarah Langs plays The Numbers Game with notes on Hunter Greene, Lawerence Butler and Austin Well. Plus, Peter Moylan previews the Braves and Tom Hamilton previews the Guardians.CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.comREACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS6:00 Jorge Castillo26:13 Braves preview w/ Peter Moylan30:37 Doug Glanville45:24 Guardians preview w/ Tom Hamilton52:32 Sarah Langs58:47 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hembo and Buster discuss the impact of the Yankees’ injuries piling up, a breakout candidate for the Rays, why Hembo’s concerned about the Astros and Adley Rutschman as a prime bounce back candidate. Then, Buster’s final ballpark chat of the week, this time with Karl Ravech. The guys reflect on all the teams they’ve seen during this past week of Spring Training, talking about the Red Sox, Orioles, Phillies, Yankees and Twins. Plus, what’s the most surprising claim Buster heard in Florida this week?CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.comREACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS2:50 Hembo16:01 Karl Ravech29:33 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Eduardo Pérez and Buster are together in Florida at Spring Training! They chat about Felix Bautista’s return to the mound, Adley Rutschman’s first career struggles, a throwback in Tomoyuki Sugano, Buster’s chat with the Orioles fan in the stands, the Cardinals needing production from their young outfielder, the best way for the Cardinals to handle the Nolan Arenado situation, and why Eduardo hopes Pete Rose is admitted into the Hall of Fame. Then, Alden Gonzalez is also in Florida, talking about Ronald Acuña Jr.’s return, what to expect from the Braves, Luis Gil’s injury, how concerned he is for the Yankees, and their MVP and Cy Young winners — with a twist. Plus, Anthony Gwynn Jr. previews the Padres and Mark Gubicza previews the Angels. CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.comREACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS5:51 Eduardo Pérez20:09 Alden Gonzalez38:13 Padres preview w/ Anthony Gwynn Jr.45:09 Angels preview w/ Mark Gubicza51:48 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tim Kurkjian and Buster catch up in-person at Spring Training in Florida. They discuss Paul Skenes' new pitch, moving parts in Red Sox camp, Alex Bregman integrating into the team, Juan Soto’s influence in the Mets clubhouse, Felix Bautista’s return to the Orioles, and what Nolan Arenado told Tim about his situation with the Cardinals. Then, Jeff Brantley previews the Reds and Marc Topkin previews the Rays. Later, Sarah Langs runs into her Seattle-based best friend, and plays The Numbers Game.CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.comREACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS8:57 Tim Kurkjian24:57 Jeff Brantley previews the Reds32:17 Marc Topkin previews the Rays36:58 Sarah Langs41:52 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David Schoenfield and Buster discuss Buster’s top-10 starting pitchers in MLB, why Buster’s son told him he was wrong, Buster’s thoughts as he assembles his relievers list, and if Dave agrees with Buster’s No. 1 at the other positions. Then, Todd Radom returns to shares tales of his travels, the changes to expect in this season’s uniforms and his thoughts on the Boston Red Sox. Plus, Steve Sparks previews the Houston Astros and Jenny Cavnar previews the Athletics.CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.comREACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS4:12 David Schoenfield24:25 Astros preview w/ Steve Sparks28:26 Todd Radom38:29 Athletics preview w/ Jenny Caviar43:33 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hembo and Buster discuss small Spring Training samples from Sandy Alcantara, Elly De La Cruz and Garrett Crochet. And, Hembo shares his thoughts on Buster’s latest positional ranking. Then, Matt Vasgersian stops by to talk about the Mets’ secret weapon, the Yankees changing its facial hair policy, why the Blue Jays should pay Vladimir Guerrero Jr. now, and who’s jumped out at Spring Training. Plus, Dan Dickerson previews the Tigers and Sophia Minneart previews the Brewers.CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.comREACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS4:24 Hembo25:01 Tigers Preview with Dan Dickerson30:56 Matt Vasgersian49:17 Brewers Preview with Sophia Minneart55:06 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices