Baseball Tonight with Buster Olney

ESPN, Buster Olney
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Oct 15, 2025 • 56min

Emergency Services: Dodgers Take 2-0 NLCS Lead Over Brewers; What’s Next for the Phillies & Tigers

Buster discusses Yoshinobu Yamamoto's complete game, Max Muncy's turning point home run, the Brewers and Blue Jays offenses struggling, if John Schneider is too scripted with his pitching, and if Bo Bichette has played his last game for Toronto – with some help from producer Taylor and No. 1 Blue Jays fan Dan Stanczyk. Then, Hembo emerges from his cave to talk about the Phillies' NLDS exit, Philadelphia fascinating offseason ahead, how the Mariners have ambushed Toronto pitching, and the Tigers examining their options with Tarik Skubal. CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS 13:22 Dodgers-Brewers recap, Blue Jays-Mariners preview 26:25 Hembo 48:45 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Oct 14, 2025 • 47min

Self-Assuredness: Mariners Take 2-0 Lead Over Blue Jays; Dodgers Hang On in Game 1 Against Brewers

Boog Sciambi and Buster discuss the Brewers’ wild 8-6-2 double play, Blake Snell’s dominant performance, watching Freddie Freeman progress through his career, the Mariners winning their third straight game, and Tigers GM Scott Harris defending his trade deadline decisions. Then, Sarah Langs plays The Numbers Game. CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS 13:52 Boog Sciambi 37:52 Sarah Langs 39:09 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Oct 13, 2025 • 59min

Embrace the Role: Mariners Win ALCS Game 1; Epic 15-Inning ALDS Game 5; Dodgers-Brewers Set for NLCS

Dave Schoenfield and Buster discuss the Mariners winning a 15-inning classic against the Tigers in Game 5 of the ALDS, Seattle following that up with a win in Toronto to start the ALCS, how loud it was in T-Mobile Park on Friday, Bryce Miller impressing on short rest, Cal Raleigh coming through clutch, the difference between the Brewers and Dodgers ahead of Game 1 in the NLCS, and Kyle Tucker’s free agency. CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS 14:36 David Schoenfield 48:21 Sarah Langs 50:01 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Oct 10, 2025 • 46min

Someone Else’s Family: Dodgers Eliminate Phillies; Cubs Force Game 5 Against Brewers

Karl Ravech and Buster discuss the Dodgers eliminating the Phillies in the NLDS, Kyle Schwarber’s outpouring of emotion, why they think it’s a no-brainer Rob Thomson and Aaron Boone will remain in their current positions, the only thing we know about Game 5 between the Cubs and Brewers, Matthew Boyd’s bounce back, the Blue Jays’ versatility, roster decisions for the Yankees, and Tarik Skubal and the Tigers facing off against the Mariners in Seattle for Game 5. Later, Sarah Langs plays The Numbers Game. CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS 17:26 Karl Ravech 38:44 Sarah Langs 39:45 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Oct 9, 2025 • 51min

Bought a Boat: Blue Jays Clinch ALCS Spot; Rowdy Locker Room Celebrations; Yankees Eliminated

Jake Peavy and Buster discuss the Blue Jays’ celebration after eliminating the Yankees in the ALDS, the time Jake Peavy bought a duck boat after winning the World Series, Vladimir Guerrero playing proud for Toronto, if the Yankees should consider the season a failure, how they view Aaron Judge postseason, pitching chaos in Cubs-Brewers, and Tarik Skubal taking to the podium before Game 5 against the Mariners. Later, Sarah Langs plays The Numbers Game.  CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS 17:17 Jake Peavy 43:03 Sarah Langs 43:54 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Oct 8, 2025 • 48min

Sigh of Relief: Aaron Judge Gives the Yankees Life; Mariners Mash; Loaded Day of Division Series Games

Eric Hosmer and Buster discuss the Yankees wining game three with help from an Aaron Judge homer, how to handle a pitch that far inside, Judge’s double-take a the dugout camera, the suspect managing in the playoffs, if the Mariners and Brewers can wrap up their series, and why the Dodgers are looking better than every other team. Later, Sarah Langs plays The Numbers Game.  CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS 14:36 Eric Hosmer 39:07 Sarah Langs 40:16 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Oct 7, 2025 • 37min

The Professor: Brewers School Cubs; Dodgers Up 2-0 On Phillies; Yankee Lineup Changes?

Jorge Castillo fills in for Buster Olney. Jorge chats with Tim Kurkjian about the environment in the Rogers Center over the weekend, how Pat Murphy is a step ahead of Craig Counsell, why we’ll likely see Paul Goldschmidt in the Yankee lineup over Ben Rice, the pop in the Blue Jays’ offense, and young pitchers continuing to impress this postseason. Then, Sarah Langs plays The Numbers Game. CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS 6:53 Tim Kurkjian 29:00 Sarah Langs 30:01 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Oct 6, 2025 • 56min

In a Sweat: Trey Yesavage Savages Yankees; Dodgers Keep Rolling; Mariners Defeat Tarik Skubal

Karl Ravech and Buster recap an exciting weekend of ALDS and NLDS action. They discuss the Blue Jays pitching vexing the Yankee offense, Trey Yesavage doing damage in his fourth major league start, Jorge Polanco figuring out Tarik Skubal, the Dodgers plugging their bullpen with Tyler Glasnow and Roki Sasaki, the Cubs lacking pitching options, and the Rangers hiring Skip Schumacher. Later, Sarah Langs plays The Numbers Game. CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS 16:25 Karl Ravech 45:49 Sarah Langs 46:53 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Oct 3, 2025 • 1h 2min

Straight A’s: Clown Caboose with Happy Yankee Fans; ALDS & NLDS Preview

David Cone, Eduardo Perez, Karl Ravech and Buster ride the subway one last time, recapping the New York Yankees eliminating the Boston Red Sox and advancing to the ALDS. They discuss Cam Schlittler’s dominant fastball, the ovation he received in the 8th inning, Yankee offensive making adjustments the second time through the order, looking ahead to the ALDS between New York and the Toronto Blue Jays, and the Yankee bullpen coming out of Game 3 clean. Then, David Schoenfield previews all four division series matchups. Later, Sarah Langs plays The Numbers Game. CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS 18:38 Clown Car 32:42 David Schoenfield 51:42 Sarah Langs 52:46 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Oct 2, 2025 • 59min

Date Night: Clown Caboose Rides Again; Taylor McGregor on the Team to Beat; A Trio of Game 3s

David Cone, Eduardo Perez, Karl Ravech and Buster ride the subway again, recapping Game 2 of Yankees-Red Sox. They discuss the Red Sox base running, Jazz Chisholm saving runs for the Yankees, Ben Rice controlling the strike zone,  redemption for Antothy Volpe, and what Game 3 will hinge upon. Plus, the guys take the pulse of the Yankee fans on the subway car. Then, Taylor McGregor talks about the the Dodgers turning it on, which is the team to beat this postseason, the chaos between the Tigers and Guardians, Mason Miller’s 104 mph fastball, Braves manager Brian Snitker stepping away and their advice for the Rockies while they look for a new general manager. Later, Sarah Langs plays The Numbers Game CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS 14:46 Clown Car 29:34 Taylor McGregor 51:40 Sarah Langs 52:44 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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