

Baseball Tonight with Buster Olney
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ESPN MLB Insider Buster Olney leads the baseball discussion alongside other top analysts.
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Nov 13, 2025 • 55min
Fluent: Rockies Hire Football Guy; Dombo and Harper on the Mend; Notable Japanese Free Agents
Tim Kurkjian and Buster discuss the Rockies hiring Paul DiPodesta from the Cleveland Browns to run the team, Dave Dombrowski and Bryce Harper patching things up, Paul Skenes’ future with the Pirates, Nolan Arenado’s trade prospects, and what’s next for the Blue Jays. Then, Hembo stops by to talk about the big free agents coming out of Japan in Tatsuya Imai, Munetaka Murakami and Kazuma Okamoto. Plus, which relievers are the best on the free agency market?
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0:00 Tim Kurkjian
23:59 Hembo
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Nov 7, 2025 • 53min
Ambitious Vision: New Giants Manager Tony Vitello; Ravy on the Red Sox & Pete Alonso
Buster and Karl Ravech discuss Ravy’s experiences with new Giants manager Tony Vitello while he was in Knoxville, why World Series Game 7 in 1991 was on-par with this year’s World Series Game 7, the much-discussed Isiah Kiner-Falefa secondary lead, the Tigers exploring trades for Tarik Skubal, if the Mets will re-sign Pete Alonso, and what the Red Sox should do this winter. Then, newly appointed San Francisco Giants manager Tony Vitello stops by to talk about his journey as a star college baseball coach at Tennessee to the Bay Area, which Hall of Famers are advising him in his career, what could translate from college to the pros, how he weighed staying at Tennessee versus going to the big leagues, and if he’ll team-up with his pal Max Scherzer.
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0:00 Karl Ravech
26:39 Tony Vitello
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Nov 5, 2025 • 1h 22min
After Your Shower: The Offseason is Here; Reporter Roundtable; Hembo; “Green Fields of the Mind”
Alden Gonzalez, Jesse Rogers, Jorge Castillo and Buster take a look at the offseason and discuss what’s next for the Dodgers, Cubs, Blue Jays, Yankees, Brewers, Padres, Phillies, Mets, and Tigers. Then, Hembo stops by to talk about the dynamic in Philadelphia between Dave Dombrowski and Bryce Harper, his top three sleep free agents, and if he would trade Tarik Skubal. Next, Todd Radom shares his reflections on the World Series, and if it’s the best he’s ever seen. Finally, Bleacher Tweets, and the annual playing of former MLB commissioner Bart Giamatti’s “Green Fields of the Mind.”
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0:00 Reporter Roundtable
36:59 Hembo
54:25 Todd Radom
1:03:01 Bleacher Tweets
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Nov 2, 2025 • 41min
Speechless: Dodgers Repeat as World Series Champs in Dramatic Game 7
Eduardo Perez and Buster discuss the Los Angeles Dodgers defeating the Toronto Blue Jays in Game 7 of the World Series, and winning back-to-back championships. They talk about Miguel Rojas’ home run to tie the game, if this was the best game they’ve ever seen, a devastating loss for the Blue Jays, Will Smith’s go-ahead home run, if Dave Roberts punched his Hall of Fame ticket, Yoshinobu Yamamoto pitching on consecutive days, and how these Dodger teams compare to the Yankee dynasty of 1998-2000.
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17:51 Clown Car
28:51 Sarah Langs
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Nov 1, 2025 • 34min
Party in the Club: Dodgers Win Game 6; World Series Game 7 on Deck; Clown Stroll
Jessica Mendoza and Buster go on a Clown Stroll in the streets of Toronto after the Dodgers beat the Blue Jays 3-1 in Game 6, forcing Game 7 of the World Series. They discuss George Springer playing through pain, Mookie Betts finally getting a big hit, another Yoshinobu Yamamoto gem, Justin Wrobleski stepping up, Kike Hernandez’s catch, why Miguel Rojas was the unsung hero of the night, and their excitement for Game 7.
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12:14 Clown Stoll
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Oct 30, 2025 • 55min
Strong Feeling: Blue Jays One Win Away From a World Series; Clown Car
Jessica Mendoza and Buster are in the Clown Car following the Blue Jays’ 6-1 Game 5 victory in the World Series. The discuss the Trey Yesavage show, all-time swing and miss performance in the World Series, how Yesavage utilized his slider, the Dodgers looking tired, the Blue Jays executing the game plan against Blake Snell, what it takes to win back-to-back titles, home field lacking importance this postseason, if they have a strong feeling going into Game 6, and how Toronto is earning respect around the league. Then, Sarah Langs plays The Numbers Game. Later, Boog Sciambi talks to Tommy Edman for ESPN Radio.
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17:33 Clown Car
35:16 Sarah Langs
36:22 Boog w/ Tommy Edman
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Oct 29, 2025 • 40min
Punch Back: Blue Jays Tie World Series 2-2 with Dominant Game 4 Win; Clown Car
Jessica Mendoza and Buster are in the Clown Car discussing the Blue Jays responding to win Game 4 after the 18-inning heartbreak in Game 3. They talk about why these teams continue to appear so evenly matched, Shohei Ohtani and Shane Bieber both performing admirably on the mound, when the Dodgers offense will really break through, the hole at No. 9 in Los Angeles’ lineup, Bo Bichette’s shockingly effective return at the plate, and Boog Sciambi’s pick for Game 5 hero. Then, Boog talks to Blue Jays manager John Schneider for ESPN Radio.
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15:07 Clown Car
28:47 John Schneider w/ Boog
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Oct 28, 2025 • 42min
It Was Yesterday: Dodgers Take 2-1 Lead in 18-Inning World Series Epic; MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred; Clown Car
Jessica Mendoza and Buster discuss an 18-inning instant classic as the Dodgers win Game 3 and take a 2-1 World Series lead. They discuss the excitement they felt throughout, the parade of pitchers, Clayton Kershaw’s final days in the league, how Dave Roberts and John Schneider will handle the pitching in Game 4, why the series still seems up for grabs, and George Springer going down is a major problem for Toronto. Then, Buster and Boog Sciambi chat with Rob Manfred for ESPN Radio.
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11:43 Clown Car
27:11 Rob Manfred
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Oct 26, 2025 • 45min
Posing for Pictures: Dodgers Even World Series 1-1 in Toronto; Clown Stroll
Eduardo Perez and Buster take a Clown Stroll after the Los Angeles Dodgers 5-1 win over the Toronto Blue Jays in Game 2 of the World Series. They discuss Yoshinobu Yamamoto’s complete game mastery, why both teams should be feeling good going into Game 3, if the Blue Jays let the Dodgers off the hook in the first inning, what makes Yamamoto so hard to hit, how Dave Roberts should handle the bullpen in Game 3, and what Blue Jay fans are saying on the street. Then, Sarah Langs plays The Numbers Game. Plus, Boog Sciambi talked to Don Mattingly for ESPN Radio.
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14:50 Clown Stroll
26:02 The Numbers Game
27:32 Don Mattingly w/ Boog Sciambi
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Oct 25, 2025 • 30min
Hot Dog or a Nap: Blue Jays Take 1-0 World Series Lead Over the Dodgers; Clown Stroll
Jessica Mendoza and Buster discuss the Toronto Blue Jays winning Game 1 of the World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers. They get into the Blue Jays knocking Blake Snell out of the game and attacking the Dodger bullpen, the Dodgers not reciprocating, and why they have the same questions headed into Game 2 that they did Game 1. Plus, the gang runs into former big leaguer and Rogers Sportsnet analyst Caleb Joseph, who shares his thoughts on Game 1.
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10:13 Clown Stroll
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