Baseball Tonight with Buster Olney

Welcome back to the Baseball Tonight Podcast! Pirates rookie shortstop Konnor Griffin joins the show to discuss his adjustment to life in the Big Leagues, the toughest pitchers he's faced, and his favorite ballparks he's played in so far. Hembo then swings by to share why several stars, including Shohei Ohtani, Cal Raleigh, and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. are struggling. Then injury expert Stephania Bell goes in-depth on Tarik Skubal's surgery. We end with Bleacher Tweets about the Orioles and Padres! 0:00 Intro + Top of the First 2:21 Konnor Griffin Joins 2:48 Griffin's favorite MLB ballparks 4:46 Adjusting to MLB travel 5:58 Best pitchers Griffin has faced 7:22 First time being asked for an autograph 8:16 Paul Skenes' dominance 9:46 State of the Pirates 11:57 Players Griffin is looking forward to meeting 12:55 Griffin's first purchase after signing contract 13:53 Hembo joins the show 14:27 Konnor Griffin's improvement 18:26 Struggling Superstars: Ohtani, Guerrero Jr., Raleigh, Tatis Jr., Henderson 31:00 Stephania Bell breaks down Tarik Skubal's surgery 41:06 Bleacher Tweets: Orioles and Padres Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome back to the Baseball Tonight podcast, publishing a day early because of breaking news surrounding Tigers pitcher Tarik Skubal. His agent, Scott Boras, joined us to give us the details surrounding this first-time surgical procedure on an MLB player that could cut Skubal's recovery time in half. He also shares his memories about the late Bobby Cox. ESPN's Jesse Rogers then hops on to discuss the surprising reason for the Cubs early-season success, and who they could target at the trade deadline. We then switch to the AL where he tells us which playoff-favorite teams he's most concerned about. We finish the segment discussing some concerns about Boston's Chief Baseball Officer Craig Breslow. Finally, Royals broadcaster Eric Hosmer joins us to react to the Skubal news from Boras and why it could be a life-changing for the game of baseball. He then also shares his AL teams he's most concerned about. We finish with the state of sign-stealing in today's game. We end the show with Bleacher Tweets and Buster's memories about Bobby Cox. 0:00 Welcome 0:57 Scott Boars joins 1:31 Details on Skubal's surgery 4:27 Skubal's new timeline for returning to baseball 5:52 Update on Skubal post-surgery 6:22 Why Skubal can return much quicker than expected 7:25 Nerves for a new surgery? 8:32 How this surgery might impact Skubal's free agency 9:15 Bobby Cox memories 11:21 Jesse Rogers on the Cubs success 13:25 How Pete Crow-Armstrong is taking control 15:37 Cubs potential trade-deadline targets 18:27 Concern: Orioles, Red Sox, Mariners, Tigers, Blue Jays, Royals 22:07 Questions about Craig Breslow 26:51 Eric Hosmer joins the show 28:01 Reaction to Skubal surgery news 31:21 Concern: Orioles, Red Sox, Mariners, Tigers, Blue Jays, Royals 33:25 Trouble in Detroit 34:47 Royals are on the rise 35:52 Sign-Stealing discussion 40:28 Bleacher Tweets: Andy Pages + Cubs 42:57 Remembering Bobby Cox Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome back to the Baseball Tonight Podcast! Braves GM Alex Anthopoulos joins us to detail why he's not getting too excited yet about the Braves best start since 1998, how Matt Olson is getting even better, and his reaction to 62-year-old manager Walt Weiss' tackle during last month's brawl. Yankees fan Rich Eisen then stops by to talk about his favorite John Sterling memories, the time he creeped out Don Mattingly, and how scary the Yankees rotation can be with Carlos Rodon and Gerrit Cole on the way back. Plus Sarah Langs and Todd Radom! 0:00 Welcome 0:37 Cubs are on fire 2:06 Braves GM Alex Anthopoulos joins the show 2:36 Atlanta's best start since 1998 3:51 Matt Olson can do it all 6:33 Reaction to Walt Weiss' tackle in brawl 9:41 Braves depth in face of injuries 11:13 Reflecting on the iconic David Price 2015 trade 16:09 Sarah Langs plays the Numbers Game 17:04 Rich Eisen joins the show 17:19 Favorite John Sterling memories 21:23 Rich's Yankee fandom origin story 23:27 Favorite Yankee players growing up 24:20 Awkward Don Mattingly story 28:33 Rodon and Cole coming back 29:50 Why the Yankees are so good this year 35:40 Todd Radom joins the show 36:20 Best bobblehead giveaways this year 38:44 Quiz time! 39:56 Bleacher Tweets: Mike Trout to the east coast? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Benches cleared after Tigers pitcher Framber Valdez hit Red Sox batter Trevor Story on Tuesday. Valdez said it was not intentional, while Tigers manager A.J. Hinch said it was a "low moment" for the team. Speculation abounds that Valdez was upset about the Boston stealing signs, rather than the two home runs they hit before Story was beaned. Eduardo Perez joins to break it all down. Later on, Hembo hops on to discuss Matt Olson's hot streak, Rafael Devers slow start, and the rookie who is raking for the Cubs. 0:00 Welcome 0:41 Eduardo Perez joins 0:55 Framber Valdez fallout 3:01 How long should Valdez be suspended? 5:11 Tigers starting pitching injury crisis 6:39 Tarik Skubal out 2-3 months 9:02 Junior Caminero is must-watch 9:57 What is happening with the Giants? 12:09 Carlos Correa out for the season 13:00 Hembo joins the show 13:57 Rafael Devers struggles in San Francisco 18:35 Matt Olson, Hall of Fame bound? 22:30 Red Sox struggling at the plate 25:34 Moises Ballesteros on fire for the Cubs 30:15 Marlins middle infield swap 32:22 Congrats to the Schwinks 33:06 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Reds Manager Terry Francona joins the show to discuss Elly De La Cruz's improvements this year, what has made rookie Sal Stewart so special early on, and why Boston is such a brutal place to leave as a manager. Then Hunter Pence swings by to talk about two Japanese "rookies" who are lighting up the big leagues: Munetaka Murakami with the White Sox and Kazuma Okamoto with the Blue Jays. He also discusses the biggest threat to the Dodgers' crown and why the Giants have struggled to start the year. We end by giving our tribute to the legendary broadcast, John Sterling. 0:00 Welcome 0:52 Yankees are surging 1:03 Braves have best record but lose Acuna 1:22 Twins SP Joe Ryan leaves with injury 1:38 Yankees option Anthony Volpe to AAA 2:03 Giants calling up Bryce Eldridge 2:24 Welcome Terry Francona 2:45 Elly De La Cruz is getting even better 6:00 What makes Sal Stewart so good 7:24 Hunter Greene injury update 8:07 NL Central is best division in baseball 9:02 Reacting to Alex Cora's firing, why is Boston so brutal? 12:27 Hunter Pence joins the show 12:52 Munetaka Murakami can't stop hitting HRs 15:02 Kazuma Okamoto has established a unique tradition 18:56 Who can challenge the Dodgers? 20:48 Giants early-season struggles 22:19 Taylor baby update! 23:13 Remembering John Sterling Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Boston Red Sox received bad news with star pitcher Garrett Crochet headed to the IL, just a few days after firing manager Alex Cora. Buster Olney and Alden Gonzalez discuss the Red Sox fate this year. They also dive into the Dodgers tactic of benching Shohei Ohtani as a DH when he pitches; how the Atlanta Braves have the best record in baseball; and the resurgence of the Seattle Mariners. Blue Jays pitcher Kevin Gausman joins the show to discuss Toronto's season, and Sarah Langs plays the numbers game. 0:00 Welcome 1:23 Matt Olson Walks It Off 1:38 JJ Wetherholt HRs off Paul Skenes 1:54 Marlins take series from Dodgers 2:18 Mariners back to .500 2:28 Garrett Crochet to IL 2:39 Alden Gonzalez joins the show 3:10 Red Sox issues 10:44 Dodgers Organizational Success 15:16 Ohtani not batting when pitching 20:08 Braves best record in MLB 23:12 Mariners surging 26:28 Kevin Gausman joins the show 26:45 Gausman close to 2,000 career Ks 27:32 How Gausman unlocked his splitter 29:14 The Braves secret to boosting Gausman 31:30 Advice to younger players 33:05 Blue Jays clubhouse is tight-knit 35:32 How piano playing saved Max Scherzer's career 38:17 Calling pitches 41:22 Sarah Langs plays the numbers game Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Philadelphia Phillies have official fired manager Rob Thomson and named Don Mattingly the interim manager. Buster Olney and Paul "Hembo" Hembekides discussing Thomson's dismissal, why it should've happened after the 2025 postseason, the outlook on Mattingly at interim, where recently fired Alex Cora fits into this puzzle, and Buster's advice for Cora while he examines the landscape. Plus, panic or patience on the Dodgers' Kyle Tucker, Yordan Álvarez looking downright terrifying, Craig Stammen has the Padres humming, and the Brewers have unlocked Kyle Harrison. 0:00 Welcome 0:15 Hembo 0:30 Phillies fire Rob Thomson 8:06 Could Alex Cora take over in Philadelphia? 13:31 Dodgers Kyle Tucker 15:57 Astros Yordan Álvarez 18:29 Craig Stammen has Padres rolling 21:10 Brewers unlocked Kyle Harrison CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS Follow The Baseball Tonight Podcast on… YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHeL6O-A-ASmSMwbSCFvPKEq1Cslo_lrw Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5FG6xCcd338SgZjZ9urHRI Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/baseball-tonight-with-buster-olney/id137699414 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Boston Red Sox fire manager Alex Cora, in a stunning early-season move. Buster Olney and Rob Bradford (WEEI, Baseball Isn't Boring) discuss the timing of the firing, how it went down, the power struggle with GM Craig Breslow, what the Red Sox are losing in Cora, John Henry's disappearing act, and when they think we'll see Cora managing again. Then, ESPN's Jesse Rogers stops by to talk about what kind of impact new Red Sox manager Chad Tracy can have on the lineup, Breslow's leadership style, the Chicago Cubs coming off a ten-game winning streak, and Pete Crow-Armstrong searching for his superstar form. 0:00 Welcome 0:30 Rob Bradford (WEEI, Baseball Isn't Boring) 0:53 Boston Red Sox fire Alex Cora 4:21 Power struggle between Cora and GM Craig Breslow 10:05 Who's to blame in all of this 13:24 John Henry's stewardship as owner 15:41 When will we see Cora back in the dugout? 17:56 Can new Red Sox manager Chad Tracy unlock the lineup? 19:49 Breslow's leadership style 24:09 NL East 27:23 Chicago Cubs 30:56 Pete Crow-Armstrong maturing on the field 35:07 Bleacher Tweets CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS Follow The Baseball Tonight Podcast on… YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHeL6O-A-ASmSMwbSCFvPKEq1Cslo_lrw Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5FG6xCcd338SgZjZ9urHRI Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/baseball-tonight-with-buster-olney/id137699414 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The streak is dead! The Mets win two in a row over the Minnesota Twins. Buster Olney and Hembo discuss the Mets’ playoff chances, Buster’s wacky trade idea for Philadelphia, the Phillies’ hilariously thin lineup, the Padres’ sale price, Elly De La Cruz beginning to break out, and why the Athletics should lock up Shea Langeliers. Then, Todd Radom talks about Yankee players pushing for alternate road uniforms, and the Royals drawing new plans for a stadium in Crown Center. Later, Sarah Langs plays The Numbers Game. Plus, Buster answers your questions during Bleacher Tweets. 0:00 Hembo joins the show 1:00 Mets breaking losing streak 9:14 Phillies lose ninth straight 14:37 Should Philadelphia trade for Alex Cora? 17:50 Reds Elly De La Cruz leap year 20:16 Takeaways from Padres sale 25:51 Athletics should lock up Shea Langelier’s 27:53 Todd Radom joins the show 28:18 Yankee players want alternative road uniforms 29:43 Royals move downtown 31:37 Quiz 33:58 Sarah Langs plays The Numbers Game 35:11 Bleacher Tweets CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS Follow The Baseball Tonight Podcast on… YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHeL6O-A-ASmSMwbSCFvPKEq1Cslo_lrw Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5FG6xCcd338SgZjZ9urHRI Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/baseball-tonight-with-buster-olney/id137699414 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The New York Mets lose their 12th straight game! Buster Olney, David Schoenfield and Jorge Castillo convene in Bristol to discuss the Mets’ tailspin, if the age of the Philadelphia Phillies’ lineup is a hinderance, and why this is the Braves team of two years ago. Then, San Diego Padres third baseman Manny Machado stops by to talk about which milestone number is important to him, Mason Miller’s dominance, alternate history with Aaron Judge on the Padres, the sale of the franchise for $3.9 billion, and GM A.J. Preller’s basketball games. Later, SportsCenter host and Phillies fan Kevin Negandhi, along with Mets fan and ESPN boss Pete McConnville air their NL East grievances. Later, Buster, Jorge and Dave answer listener questions from Bristol during Bleacher Tweets. 0:00 Welcome from Bristol! 0:30 Jorge Castillo, Dave Schoenfield join the show 1:11 Mets lose 12th straight 5:51 Phillies lineup over the hill? 11:28 Braves are back 14:28 Padres Manny Machado joins the show 14:38 Chasing 3,000 hits 16:02 Watching Mason Miller dominate 18:56 What If: Aaron Judge on the Padres? 21:30 Padres on the verge of being sold for $3.9B 29:38 Playing hoops with GM A.J. Preller 30:48 NL East Therapy with Kevin Neghandi 39:45 Bleacher Tweets with Dave & Jorge CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS Follow The Baseball Tonight Podcast on… YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHeL6O-A-ASmSMwbSCFvPKEq1Cslo_lrw Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5FG6xCcd338SgZjZ9urHRI Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/baseball-tonight-with-buster-olney/id137699414 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Mets are in a tailspin. Is Carlos Mendoza's job on the line in Queens? Eric Hosmer and Buster Olney talk about why there's no drama between Salvador Perez and manager Matt Quatraro, the Kansas City Royals early struggles, Ben Rice breaking out for the Yankees, who goes to the bullpen in New York when Carlos Rodón returns, and which teams they think are underrated to watch. Then, ESPN's MLB draft and prospect expert Kiley McDaniel discuss how Kiley scouted Cincinnati Red Sal Stewart, what he's seen out of Konnor Griffin, the Boston Red Sox's Garrett Crochet giving up 16 runs in two starts, Mason Miller's absurdity, and how the top of the MLB Draft if shaping up. Later, Buster answers your questions during Bleacher Tweets. 0:00 Eric Hosmer joins the show 2:42 Drama in the Kansas City Royals locker room? 8:22 Ben Rice breaks out for Yankees 10:22 Hos likes Will Warren 12:17 Mets keep losing 15:44 Underrated teams 17:33 Kiley McDaniel joins the show 18:35 His scouting reports on Sal Stewart, Konnor Griffin 24:10 Path to a competitive season for the Mets? 27:45 Red Sox Garrett Crochet still struggling 30:53 Yankees rotation/bullpen with Carlos Rodón 34:52 Padres Mason Miller is absurd 38:19 Top prospects in the MLB Draft 43:37 Bleacher Tweets CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS Follow The Baseball Tonight Podcast on… YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHeL6O-A-ASmSMwbSCFvPKEq1Cslo_lrw Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5FG6xCcd338SgZjZ9urHRI Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/baseball-tonight-with-buster-olney/id137699414 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Is Shohei Ohtani the Cy Young frontrunner in the NL? Hembo and Buster discuss that, plus, the Mets’ lineup struggles and Mason Miller mowing guys down. Then Cincinnati Reds infielder Sal Stewart stops by to chat with Buster about his big weekend in Miami, how studying gives him confidence, his at-bat approach, and which pitcher gave him a good cat-and-mouse game. Then, Alden González stops by to talk about what stood out during Jackie Robinson Day at Dodger Stadium, Ohtani’s ridiculous pitching performance, and if Steve Cohen will make a move at manager. Later, Todd Radom rates the new City Connects, Sarah Langs plays The Numbers Game, and Buster answers your questions during Bleacher Tweets. 3:06 Hembo joins 3:32 Shohei Ohtani Cy Young frontrunner? 8:17 Mets lineup 11:17 Padres Mason Miller 14:28 What makes Sal Stewart great 17:48 Reds Sal Stewart stops by 18:28 Hometown series in Miami 20:26 Winning the Spring Training free throw contest 24:51 At-bat approach 29:02 Watching Bo Bichette hit, hitting against Garrett Crochet 30:17 Alden González joins 31:22 Stories from Jackie Robinson Day at Dodger Stadium 35:46 Shohei Ohtani continues to marvel 38:42 Dodger offense 40:09 Mets… yikes… 43:46 Sarah Langs plays The Numbers Game 44:50 Todd Radom rates City Connects 54:13 Bleacher Tweets CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS Follow The Baseball Tonight Podcast on… YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHeL6O-A-ASmSMwbSCFvPKEq1Cslo_lrw Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5FG6xCcd338SgZjZ9urHRI Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/baseball-tonight-with-buster-olney/id137699414 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Rays’ Chandler Simpson is a menace on the bases. He joins Buster Olney to discuss what other players say about his speed during games, his on-base obsession, pregame bunting regiments, Tony Gwynn, and Jackie Robinson’s on the field fearlessness. Then, ESPN’s David Schoenfield stops by to talk about star players batting under .200 to start the season and Garrett Crochet’s eyebrow raising game. Plus, on a scale of 1-10, how worried are they about the Blue Jays, Mets and Astros. Later, Buster is joined by former National League President Leonard Coleman Jr. to share the story of how Robinson’s No. 42 was retired across MLB. Finally, Buster answers yours questions during Bleacher Tweets. 0:00 Welcome 0:30 Rays OF Chandler Simpson joins the show 1:07 Catchers telling him to “slow down” 2:10 Obsessed with getting on base 3:34 On bunting 7:39 Watching Tony Gwynn highlights 8:40 Wearing No. 42 on Jackie Robinson Day 10:40 David Schoenfield joins the show 13:17 Star players batting under .200 16:15 Garret Crochet’s 10 ER outing 18:15 Level of concern for the Toronto Blue Jays 20:16 New York Mets 25:28 Houston Astros 28:22 Story behind retiring No. 42 across MLB 35:23 Bleacher Tweets CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS Follow The Baseball Tonight Podcast on… YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHeL6O-A-ASmSMwbSCFvPKEq1Cslo_lrw Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5FG6xCcd338SgZjZ9urHRI Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/baseball-tonight-with-buster-olney/id137699414 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The New York Yankees were thrown into chaos all weekend long because of the Rays’ Chandler Simpson and his speed. Eduardo Pérez and Buster discuss, plus, the San Diego Padres are hot, can the Sacramento Athletics’ pitching hold up at home, what’s up with the Mets’ Francisco Lindor, and who had the idea for every player to wear No. 42 on Jackie Robinson Day. Later, NBC Sports’ Bob Costas stops by to talk about his role on Sunday Night Baseball, Buster’s first encounter with Bob, if managers will tighten up ABS challenges as the season continues, interactions with Jackie Robinson’s family, and the full story on the 1988 Dodger team chanting “Kill Costas!” before a World Series game. 0:00 Welcome 1:31 Eduardo Pérez joins the show 1:55 Rays Chandler Simpson terrorizes Yankees 7:32 Padres hot 9:08 Athletics: Real or not 10:05 Mets Francisco Lindor’s issues 12:34 Was Eduardo at Jackie Robinson’s last recorded speech? 16:58 All players wearing No. 42 was Ken Griffey Jr.’s idea 21:00 Bob Costas joins the show 25:30 Buster’s first encounter with Bob 26:46 Thought ABS would be used more judiciously 35:15 Interactions with Jackie Robinson’s family 39:10 “Kill Costas” 44:49 Bleacher Tweets CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS Follow The Baseball Tonight Podcast on… YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHeL6O-A-ASmSMwbSCFvPKEq1Cslo_lrw Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5FG6xCcd338SgZjZ9urHRI Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/baseball-tonight-with-buster-olney/id137699414 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Future Hall of Famer Albert Pujols joins the podcast! But first, Hembo and Buster talk about the Cardinals’ Jordan Walker, if Konnor Griffin is better than advertised, the Orioles’ Adley Rutschman having something to prove, budding Braves star Drake Baldwin, which pitcher that’s been hurt the most by ABS, and Hembo’s three favorite Pujols stats. Then, the Machine joins the show to discuss which numbers from his career he’s most proud of, his reverence for the Hall of Fame, his idea for the World Baseball Classic semifinals, and what he sees in Shohei Ohtani’s swing. Later, Sarah Langs plays The Numbers Game. Finally, Buster answers yours questions during Bleacher Tweets. 0:00 Hembo 2:38 Cardinals Jordan Walker 4:26 Pirates Konnor Griffin 7:24 Orioles Adley Rutschman 9:53 Braves Drake Baldwin 12:54 Pitcher most impacted by ABS 16:55 Hembo’s 3 favorite Pujols stats 18:32 Albert Pujols 19:30 Important career numbers 21:47 Unanimous selection important? 23:53 Reverence for the HOF 28:07 ABS thoughts 33:39 WBC changes 38:48 You Played, I Didn’t: Aaron Judge, Shohei Ohtani, Junior Caminero 45:03 Sarah Langs 47:25 Bleacher Tweets CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS Follow The Baseball Tonight Podcast on… YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHeL6O-A-ASmSMwbSCFvPKEq1Cslo_lrw Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5FG6xCcd338SgZjZ9urHRI Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/baseball-tonight-with-buster-olney/id137699414 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Our first baseball fight of the year! The Angels and Braves throw punches, and Atlanta manager Walt Weiss spears Jorge Soler! Plus, the Pittsburgh Pirates sign Konnor Griffin to a 9-year, $120M contract. Then, Buster Olney and Jesse Rogers discuss the messy state of the Cubs’ rotation, the Blue Jays’ rough start, and the Milwaukee Brewers throwing at Red Sox catch Willson Contreras again! Later, Yankees scout Matt Hyde talks about finding diamonds in the rough scouting Ben Rice and Cam Schlittler in Massachusetts, and taking them late in the draft. Finally, Buster answers your questions during Bleacher Tweets. 0:00 Welcome 0:45 Konnor Griffin, Pirates sign 9-year $140M deal 1:45 Angels-Braves brawl 3:17 Jesse Rogers joins 3:39 Cubs Cade Horton injured 7:11 Blue Jays rough start 11:25 Red Sox Willson Contreras hit by Brewers again! 19:36 Guardians José Ramírez 21:55 Yankees scout Matt Hyde 23:33 Scouting Ben Rice 30:00 Scouting Cam Schlittler 37:30 Bleacher Tweets CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS Follow The Baseball Tonight Podcast on… YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHeL6O-A-ASmSMwbSCFvPKEq1Cslo_lrw Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5FG6xCcd338SgZjZ9urHRI Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/baseball-tonight-with-buster-olney/id137699414 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Angels right fielder Jo Adell robbed three home runs in one game. Was it the greatest defensive performance we’ve ever seen from an outfielder? Tim Kurkjian and Buster Olney discuss. Plus, the guys talk about Konnor Griffin and Paul Skenes make the Pirates must-watch, the NL Central looks strong, if this is Aaron Boone’s best Yankee team, Kyle Harrison and the Brewers rolling along, and if José Ramírez is the greatest Cleveland Guardian ever. Then, Chris “Mad Dog” Russo talks about the first time Buster appeared on his radio show, his early concerns with the San Francisco Giants, Shohei Ohtani and the Los Angeles Dodgers, the angriest someone in sports has been with him, and the time he infuriated Arizona Diamondback fans — and paid the price for it. Later, Buster answers your questions during Bleacher Tweets. 0:00 Tim Kurkjian joins 1:02 Jo Adell 3:27 Konnor Griffin 6:29 Best NL division 8:55 Alejandro Kirk out 13:02 Aaron Boone’s best Yankee team? 14:53 Brewers 16:23 José Ramírez 17:52 Chris “Mad Dog” Russo joins 20:41 San Francisco Giants 23:44 Los Ángeles Dodgers dominance 25:36 Shohei Ohtani or Babe Ruth? 29:29 Aaron Boone Yankees 37:15 Angry Arizona Diamondback fans 41:53 Bleacher Tweets CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS Follow The Baseball Tonight Podcast on… YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHeL6O-A-ASmSMwbSCFvPKEq1Cslo_lrw Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5FG6xCcd338SgZjZ9urHRI Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/baseball-tonight-with-buster-olney/id137699414 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Konnor Griffin gets the call to The Show. Eric Hosmer and Buster Olney discuss the Pirates calling up the No. 1 prospect in baseball, the Miami Marlins off to a surprising start, Cam Schlittler cruising, if Shohei Ohtani is actually AI and the Kansas City Royals honoring the late Terrance Gore. Then, Joe Buck stops by to talk about calling the Jackie Robinson Game on ESPN, writing his Baseball Hall of Fame speech, interviewing his kids at a St. Louis Blues game, his dad Jack’s relationship with Robinson, which of Jack’s famous calls was his father’s favorite, and how he connect with former New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick over baseball. Later, Buster answers your questions during Bleacher Tweets. 0:00 Eric Hosmer joins the show 0:37 Pirates call up Konnor Griffin 11:17 Miami Marlins 5-1 start 12:47 Yankees Cam Schlittler is dominating 15:07 Dodgers Shohei Ohtani in midseason form 19:18 Kansas City Royals honored late Terrance Gore 24:46 Joe Buck joins the show 26:09 Buck to be honored in Cooperstown 29:39 Interviewing his sons 32:39 Jack Buck’s relationship with Jackie Robinson 34:38 Jack Buck’s favorite call 38:41 Bill Belichick loves baseball 44:04 Bleacher Tweets CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS Follow The Baseball Tonight Podcast on… YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHeL6O-A-ASmSMwbSCFvPKEq1Cslo_lrw Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5FG6xCcd338SgZjZ9urHRI Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/baseball-tonight-with-buster-olney/id137699414 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Angels center fielder Mike Trout joins Buster to discuss a strong start to the season, reflecting on the past few season, striving for the postseason, his relationship with new manager Kurt Suzuki, and his first impressions of the ABS System. Then, Hembo talks about Phillies prospect Andrew Painter impressing in his debut, Shohei Ohtani’s outrageous first outing, what’s behind prospects Colt Emerson Cooper Pratt signing big deals, the Blue Jays’ terrific start, the White Sox’s Munetaka Murakami playing like he has something to prove, and the worrisome Cubs starting pitching. 0:00 Welcome 0:36 Mike Trout 3:35 Reflecting, slowing down the process 8:23 Putting together a healthy season 9:41 Striving for a postseason return 10:50 On manager Kurt Suzuki 12:06 ABS first impressions 14:20 Hembo, Phillies Andrew Painter debuts 19:06 Dodgers Shohei Ohtani throws 6 scoreless innings 22:35 Prospects Colt Emerson, Cooper Pratt sign big deals 27:58 Blue Jays, Dylan Cease off to terrific start 31:02 Mets Bo Bichette’s rough start 33:48 White Sox Munetaka Murakami can rake 37:51 Cubs pitching is worrisome 39:50 Bleacher Tweets CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS Follow The Baseball Tonight Podcast on… YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHeL6O-A-ASmSMwbSCFvPKEq1Cslo_lrw Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5FG6xCcd338SgZjZ9urHRI Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/baseball-tonight-with-buster-olney/id137699414 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It was an exciting first weekend of MLB action! Hunter Pence and Buster Olney discuss shaking off Opening Day jitters, how rookies dominated the conversation to start the season, first impressions of the ABS System, the San Francisco Giants starting 0-3, and how teams move on from losses. Then, ESPN’s Jorge Castillo stops by to talk about the Toronto Blue Jays and New York Yankees sweeping their respective series to open the season, and the Los Angeles Dodgers treating the regular season like a dress rehearsal. Then, Sarah Langs plays The Numbers Game. Laters, Buster answers your questions during Bleacher Tweets. 0:00 Hunter Pence joins the show 3:39 Rookies rule first MLB weekend 5:59 Guardians Chase DeLauter 8:08 Tigers Kevin McGonigle 9:43 Reds Sal Stewart 11:23 JJ Wetherholt 13:08 ABS System initial impressions 18:18 Giants start 0-3 28:33 ESPN’s Jorge Castillo 29:06 Mets start 2-1 30:36 Juan Soto seems relaxed 33:05 Yankees & Blue Jays sweep 37:01 Is this Dave Roberts’ best Dodger team? 38:41 Sarah Langs 40:00 Bleacher Tweets CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS Follow The Baseball Tonight Podcast on… YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHeL6O-A-ASmSMwbSCFvPKEq1Cslo_lrw Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5FG6xCcd338SgZjZ9urHRI Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/baseball-tonight-with-buster-olney/id137699414 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices