Baseball Tonight with Buster Olney
Baseball Tonight with Buster Olney
ESPN, Buster Olney
ESPN MLB Insider Buster Olney leads the baseball discussion alongside other top analysts.
Boog Sciambi, 162 Game Schedule and Seattle Mariners Team Preview
Chicago Cubs play-by-play commentator Boog Sciambi and Buster Olney share the latest news of Boston Red Sox Brayan Bello agreeing to a 6-year, $55M extension and their thoughts on the Red Sox and Atlanta Braves game. They discuss the 162 game schedule and where Joey Votto might land. Buster reacts to sounds from Joey Votto joining the broadcast and what Triston Casas eats for breakfast. Sarah Langs plays the numbers game. Dave Sims play-by-play commentator of the Seattle Mariners gives his Mariners Team Preview. Bleacher Tweets! Leave us a message or tweet us! 406-404-8460 0:00 Latest MLB News  04:27 Boog Sciambi 21:24 Sarah Langs 32:07 Seattle Mariners Team Preview 43:00 Triston Casas 43:45 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 8
52 min
Albert Pujols Managing Leones del Escogido, San Francisco Giants Team Preview
Buster Olney gives the latest news about Boston Red Sox pitcher Lucas Giolito and St. Louis Cardinals Ace possibly missing the season. Future Hall of Famer Albert Pujols discusses his new management role with the Leones del Escogido, his management influences and how he will incorporate analytics. Hembo reacts to Buster's early World Series prediction between the Philadelphia Phillies and New York Yankees. San Francisco Chronicle sportswriter, Susan Slusser gives her San Francisco Giants Team Preview. 0:00 - Latest MLB News 04:25 - Albert Pujols 25:15 - Hembo 39:45 - San Francisco Giants Team Preview Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 7
1 hr
Zach Wheeler and Matt Chapman Signing Deals, PLUS the San Diego Padres and Houston Astros Team Previews
In this latest episode of Baseball Tonight, Buster Olney and ESPN.com Senior Writer David Schoenfield. react to the big news of Zack Wheeler signing a record-setting extension with the Philadelphia Phillies, Matt Chapman and the San Francisco Giants' agreement on a $54 million deal, Ronald Acuna Jr.'s injured knee and the Boston Red Sox's Vaughn Grissom's absence on opening day. Sarah Langs, also joins the show to play the numbers game, and then Anthony Gwynn Jr., radio and VT analyst for the San Diego Padres, jumps on with Buster to preview that team. Next, Bob Kendrick, President of the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum, shares some amazing stories about Ryan Howard, Satchel Paige, Willie Mays and MLB The Show 24. Finally, Steve Sparks, color commentator for the Houston Astros steps in to fill you in on everything you need to know about that team before the season gets in full swing. Leave Buster a message by calling 406-404-8460 0:00 - MLB Latest News 4:00 - David Schoenfield  16:10 - Sarah Langs 25:15 - San Diego Padres Team Preview  33:55 - Bob Kendrick  55:28 - Houston Astros Team Preview 01:04:43 - Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 5
1 hr 12 min
Yoshinobu Yamamoto Cactus League Debut, Joey Votto, LA Dodgers and LA Angels Team Previews
On today's episode of Baseball Tonight, Buster shares his thoughts on Yoshinobu Yamamoto Cactus League Debut, Joey Votto joins the show, Karl Ravech reacts to the free agents that are still on the market. Sydney Olney joins the podcast to give us a report from Japan. Los Angeles Dodgers team preview with Joe Davis and Los Angeles Angels team preview with Mark Gubicza. Sarah Langs plays the numbers game and more Bleacher Tweets! 0:00 Latest News 04:22 Joey Votto 17:49 Karl Ravech 32:00 Sydney Olney 35:55 Los Angeles Dodgers Team Preview 46:15 Sarah Langes 52:37 Los Angeles Angels Team Preview 01:03:27 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 1
1 hr 13 min
Jake Peavy, Texas Rangers and Arizona Diamondbacks Team Previews
Buster shares some of the latest news in the baseball world, Kodai Senga receiving the PRP shot, Kiko Hernandez, Dodgers trading Manuel Margot to Twins and the Dodgers adding Kiké Hernández. Paul Hembo joins the show to give his over and under on certain teams. Longtime pitcher Jake Peavy talks Justin Verlander’s attempt to win 300 games and some of his superlatives! Evan Grant gives his Texas Rangers Team Preview and Steve Berthieume gives his Arizona Diamondbacks Team Preview. Bleacher Tweets! Be sure to tune in next week with Albert Pujols joining the show! 0:00 Latest News 05:21 Paul Hembo 24:16 Jake Peavy 28:35 Texas Rangers Team Preview 47:25 Arizona Diamondbacks Team Previews 58:50 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 28
1 hr 3 min
Cody Bellinger Signing, Alex Bregman and Team Previews
Buster Olney and ESPN writer David Schoenfield react to the Cubs signing Cody Bellinger to a 3 year, $80 million contract. Astros third baseman Alex Bregman joins the podcast to share what training he's been doing this offseason and how he's preparing for the 2024 season. Alex Coffey of the Inquirer gives her Phillies team preview, Sarah Langs plays the numbers game and Hall of Famer Joe Castiglione shares his Red Sox team preview.  3:54 David Schoenfield  15:05 Astros Third baseman, Alex Bregman, 29:00 Phillies Team Preview 41:48 Sarah Langs  49:12 Red Sox Team Preview Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 26
1 hr 8 min
Eduardo Perez, Atlanta Braves and Tampa Bay Rays Team Previews
On this episode of Baseball Tonight, Buster shares some of the latest news, Kodai Senga being shut down due to a shoulder injury, Pirates signing Mitch Keller, Tim Anderson signing with the Marlins. Shohei Ohtani says that he feels good and Yoshinobu Yamatao and Tyler Glasnow will start the first two games of the season. Sunday Night Baseball Analyst Eduardo Perez talks about how exciting the LA Dodgers will be this year and his thoughts on the new uniforms. We play the numbers game with Sarah Langs. We preview the Tampa Bay Rays with Marc Tompkin and the Atlanta Braves with Mark Bowman. We answer some more of your Bleacher Tweets. 0:00 Latest News 03:35 - Eduardo Perez 20:10 - Atlanta Braves Team Preview 35:10 - Numbers with Sarah Langs 45:04 - Tampa Bay Rays Team Previews 53:26 - Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 23
1 hr 2 min
Yankees and Mets Team Previews
Buster talks Liam Hendricks signing a 2 year deal with the Red Sox, Whit Merrifield joining the Phillies, Shohei Ohtani hitting a homer in his first batting practice, Washington Nationals not for sale, and Mike Trout staying an Angel. Hembo reacts to what Anthony Rendon said to reporters and how true it is. Hembo talks Mike Trout, Matt Chapman and Blake Snell. Alex Anthopolous, the Braves, Head of Baseball Operations, gives assessment with Ron Washington and Eric Young leaving. Buster asks Alex what made him confident about signing Chris Sale. Meredith Marakovits from YES gives her team preview for the New York Yankees. Steve Gelbs, Mets commentator gives his team preview of the New York Mets. Bleacher Tweets! 0:00 - Latest signings and news around the league 4:00 Hembo 23:12 - Alex Anthopolous 38:34 - Meredith Markowitz Yankees Team Preview 47:23 - Steve Gelbs Mets Team Preview Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 21
1 hr 5 min
Orioles and Nationals Team Previews and Uniform Changes
In this episode of Baseball Tonight Buster dives into Pablo Sandoval's non-roster invite from the San Francisco Giants, Diamondbacks Outfielder Randal Grichuk's one year, 2 million dollar contract, how Kansas City acquired right-handed reliever John Schreiber from Boston and sending Minor League start David Sandlin to Boston. Buster gives his thoughts on Rob Manfred stepping down in 2029. Tim Kurkjian reacts to Manfred's announcement at face value, Pete Alonso saying he wants to be a lifelong Met, Bryce Harper's recent contract conversations and his move to first base. We get our first Orioles Team Preview with Melanie Newman. Later, Sarah Langs plays the Numbers Game and we speak to Todd Radom about the uniform complaining that’s been going on about the spring training tops that players are wearing. We give our Nationals Team Preview with Charlie Slowes and read some of your Bleacher Tweets and Buster's response to them. Call the show and ask Buster a question on the Bleacher Tweets Voicemail Line: +1 406-404-8460 You can email the show at: bleachertweets@gmail.com 03:38 - Tim Kurkjian 19:34 - Baltimore Orioles Team Preview 24:37 - Sarah Langs 35:24 - Todd Radom 45:11 - Washington Nationals Team Preview 49:12 - Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 19
56 min
World Series Mangers
Hembo and Buster discuss the Giants signing Jorge Soler, Kyle Bradish’s UCL strain, and where the Scott Boris Five will find their homes. Next, Rangers manger Bruce Bochy on who reached out after winning the World Series, what he’s been up to this offseason, expectations for Wyatt Langford, and how much longer he’ll manage. Then, Arizona Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo talks about wearing his heart on his sleeve in his post-World Series presser, people sending him ice cream, embracing the challenge in the NL West, and adding Eduardo Rodríguez and Joc Pederson. Plus, Jenny Cavnar on making history by join the A’s broadcasting booth. Later, Sarah Langs plays The Numbers Game. Finally, a big #BleacherTweets announcement. Call the show and ask Buster a question on the Bleacher Tweets Voicemail Line: +1 406-404-8460 You can email the show at: bleachertweets@gmail.com 7:09 Hembo 23:38 Bruce Bochy 37:21 Torey Lovullo 50:21 Jenny Cavnar 1:01:44 Sarah Langs 1:09:51 #BleacherTweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 15
1 hr 18 min
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