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ESPN MLB Insider Buster Olney leads the baseball discussion alongside other top analysts.
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2Baseball holds its records sacred. Most home runs, strikeouts, career wins. But what about the longest game ever? That honor goes to a 1981 AAA game, when the Pawtucket Red Sox and Rochester Red Wings slugged it out from dusk to dawn. The record-breaking 33 innings brought hope, despair and drama on and off the field. Radio Diaries and 30 for 30 Podcasts take listeners to that frigid, surreal night with the voices who lived it – including Hall of Famers Wade Boggs and Cal Ripken Jr. Most heroes of The Longest Game never made it big, but their unflagging endurance made history.
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On the next stop on the Laughter Permitted party train, Julie Foudy catches up with her longtime pal Jessica Mendoza, who is a two-time Olympic medalist in softball and an analyst on ESPN's Sunday Night Baseball. Jessica tells the story of how a post-game interview during her playing days led to her current career in TV. She also delves into what it's like being a woman calling MLB in primetime, how a cockroach in a Dominican Republic bathroom helped her out of a hitting slump, what it's like homeschooling her sons and why scotch is her preferred drink of choice. Jessica's 9-year-old son, Caleb, joins the conversation and is so good on the mic that he has been invited to be on every episode going forward.
Buster, David Coney, Eduardo Perez and Karl Ravech parked the Clown Car in the broadcast booth at Yankee Stadium following Sunday Night Baseball. They discuss an exciting Subway Series, Juan Soto’s emotions in his return to the Bronx, the Yankees’ improved outfield defense, Pete Alonso’s preparation, the Orioles firing Brandon Hyde and Jose Alvarado letting his teammates down. Then, Roxy Bernstein and Doug Glanville talk to Yankees reliever Luke Weaver. Plus, Sarah Langs plays The Numbers Game with assists from the Giants’ Wilmer Flores and the Twins’ Ryan Jeffers.
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11:14 Clown Car
26:01 Luke Weaver w/ Roxy Bernstein & Doug Glanville
31:20 Sarah Langs
32:59 Bleacher Tweets
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Eric Hosmer and Buster discuss Hos returning to Kansas City to celebrate the 2015 World Series, what advice he’d give to Craig Breslow about tough conversations with players, Juan Soto’s return to the Bronx and Ronald Acuña Jr. making amends. Then, Darryl Strawberry shares what his reception was like after returning to Shea Stadium as a Dodger. Next, David Schoenfield talks about the Yankees-Mets rivalry returning to 2000-levels of animosity, the Dodgers fixing their issues, and their musings as to why pitchers are getting injured at a higher rate in the modern game. Later, Sarah Langs shares her essay on Aaron Judge.
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5:07 Eric Hosmer
26:06 Darryl Strawberry
26:56 David Schoenfield
41:29 Sarah Langs
42:56 Bleacher Tweets
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Hembo and Buster discuss Pete Rose and “Shoeless” Joe Jackson’s removal from the permanently ineligible list, the end (for now) of the Rafael Devers-to-first base drama, the Javier Baez renaissance and the Phillies gathering momentum. Then, Todd Radom shares his thoughts on Rose’s potential Hall of Fame induction. Plus, this week’s Ballpark & Beyond and the quiz. Later, Tim Kurkjian on whether he’s a believer in the Twins, how the Yankees handle third base after Oswaldo Cabrera’s injury, and his conversation with Pirates manager and Pittsburgh native Don Kelly.
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7:29 Hembo
27:52 Todd Radom
41:43 Tim Kurkjian
1:03:49 Bleacher Tweets
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Buster, David Cone, Karl Ravech and Eduardo Perez discuss a big week for the Phillies, the Guardians lacking depth, the Rockies and Pirates firing their managers, and Rafael Devers’ refusing to play first base for the Red Sox. Plus, special guest Sydney Olney grades Eduardo Perez’s Japanese. Then, from Sunday Night Baseball, Steve Vogt was surprised by his wife during an in-game chat with Karl Ravech. Next, Sarah Langs plays The Numbers Game with an assist from Michael Lorenzen. Later, ESPN Radio chats with Kyle Schwarber.
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9:07 Clown Car
20:25 Steve Vogt surprised on SNB
22:17 Sarah Langs
23:30 Kyle Schwarber w/ ESPN Radio
28:25 Bleacher Tweets
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Jorge Castillo and Buster discuss how the kick change has elevated the Mets’ pitching, a great early season series between the Yankees and Padres, and why Rafael Devers is the best solution for the Red Sox at fist base. Then, Michael Kay stops by to talk about how Aaron Boone’s plan for Devin Williams, how is Ben Rice going to get at-bats with Stanton back and Carlos Rodon turning the corner. Next, Todd Radom shares the Ballpark & Beyond, and administers the quiz. Plus, Sarah Langs on how the Giants honored Willie Mays in extra innings at Wrigley Field.
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5:53 Jorge Castillo
22:01 Michael Kay
35:18 Sarah Langs
36:56 Todd Radom
45:52 Bleacher Tweets
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Tim Kurkjian and Buster discuss whether Aaron Judge will continue to improve this season, if Tim has given up on the Orioles, what’s the temperature of the trade market, the Red Sox's options at first base, and the Zach Wheeler as the best kept secret in baseball. Then, Hembo stops by to talk about his top-three MVP candidates in each league, the Rangers making him look stupid, Nationals nailing the Juan Soto trade, and a look back at Paul Skenes’ first year in MLB. Later, with Chandler Simpson running roughshod on the bases, Buster revisits his Spring Training conversation with Simpson.
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6:28 Tim Kurkjian
30:28 Hembo
49:58 Chandler Simpson
58:43 Bleacher Tweets
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The Clown Car with Buster, David Cone, Karl Ravech and Eduardo Perez leaves Truist Park on foot while talking about an ego building win for the Braves, the Dodgers needing Dustin May to round into form, the Red Sox losing Triston Casas for the season the and ensuring infield debate, the Rangers slow start, the Cubs down another starting pitcher, and the Mariners sitting atop the AL West. Then, Buster talks to Teoscar Hernandez about watching Manny Ramirez growing up, the advice he gave his friend Vladimir Guerrero Jr. while negotiating with the Blue Jays and if he’ll defend his Home Run Derby title. Later, Sarah Langs plays the numbers game with help from Aaron Judge.
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7:04 Clown Car
23:24 Teoscar Hernandez
27:57 Sarah Langs
29:45 Bleacher Tweets
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Alden Gonzalez and Buster discuss their favorite birthday gifts they’ve received, the Mariners’ exciting offensive start, if four NL West teams are better than any team in the American League, and the Braves grinding toward .500 after a brutal start. Plus, Sarah Langs has an essay on birthdays and the best baseball birthdays. Then, influential stadium architect Janet Marie Smith gives Buster the scoop on what’s going on with centerfield in Dodger Stadium, creating a three-floor clubhouse, the Japanese-style toilets in the locker room, and her favorite stadiums. Later, Todd Radom shares the Ballpark & Beyond and administers the quiz.
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8:18 Sarah Langs on birthdays
10:23 Alden Gonzalez
29:51 Janet Marie Smith
44:48 Todd Radom
54:00 Bleacher Tweets
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Hembo and Buster discuss the Phillies, which team should take a shot on Sandy Alcantara, Max Fried’s superpower, why Baltimore’s biggest problem is NOT its pitching, what is preventing Julio Rodríguez from reaching his potential and how the National League became so superior. Then, Tim Kurjian stops by to talk about his being fired from his lawn care duties, 30 years of Coors Field, if the Rockies can ever win without a dome and their levels of concern for Dodger pitching with Tyler Glasnow going down. Plus, the Pirates’ Matt Gorski reads a note from Sarah Langs.
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8:19 Hembo
28:06 Tim Kurkjian
47:17 Matt Gorski
47:58 Bleacher Tweets
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The Clown Car whips around Chicago with Buster, Eduardo Perez, Karl Ravech and David Cone. The guys discuss whether the Phillies are officially back, positives from Philadelphia’s bullpen, Pete Crow-Armstrong feeling like Chicago, Kyle Tucker dropping clues about free agency, the Yankees relieving Devin Williams of his closer duties, and a fan verbally abusing Jarren Duran in Cleveland. Then, Dansby Swanson talks to Buster about oiling his glove, Ron Washington instilling glove maintenance, his open offer to oil his teammates’ gloves and his thoughts on the Cubs’ early season results. Later, Sarah Langs plays The Numbers Game with assists from two Major Leaguers.
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7:22 Clown Car
24:22 Dansby Swanson
30:48 Sarah Langs
32:42 Bleacher Tweets
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David Schoenfield and Buster discuss the best centerfielders in baseball, something feeling off with the Phillies, the Mets having enough pitching, an encouraging Mariners nugget, and if the A’s could sneak into the playoffs. Then, Cubs president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer stops by to talk about the evolution of Pete Crow-Armstrong, what separates him as a centerfielder, and the hitting conditions at Wrigley Field.
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5:01 David Schoenfield
21:03 Jed Hoyer
40:26 Sarah Langs
42:03 Bleacher Tweets
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Hembo and Buster discuss a wild walk off win for the Cubs over the Dodgers, Aaron Judge’s historic start, panic or patience for three closers, why it’s the perfect time to trade Byron Buxton and Corbin Caroll packing a punch. Then, Todd Radom reviews his trip to George M. Steinbrenner Field, shares this week’s Ballpark & Beyond, and administers the quiz. Later, Tim Kurkjian talks about the Mets’ hot start, David Rubenstein’s bobblehead blunder, and A’s promoting top prospect Nick Kurtz.
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6:52 Hembo
26:06 Todd Radom
42:24 Tim Kurkjian
1:03:12 Bleacher Tweets
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Buster, David Cone, Eduardo Perez and Karl Ravech ditch the Clown Car and opt walk from Daikin Park back to the hotel. The guys discuss Luis Arráez colliding with Mauricio Dubón, Fernando Tatis Jr. operating at a different level, the painful start to the Orioles’ season, Max Fried’s near no-hitter and Ronald Acuna Jr. attacking the Braves on X. Then, Buster talks to Fernando Tatis Jr. from the clubhouse. Later, Sarah Langs plays The Numbers Game with assists from Francisco Lindor and Logan Webb.
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10:04 Clown Car
26:40 Fernando Tatis Jr.
31:49 Sarah Langs
33:25 Bleacher Tweets
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Jesse Rogers and Buster discuss Spencer Strider’s sharp return, pickleball taking over MLB clubhouses, the Padres climbing to No. 1 in the power rankings, and why the AL West is where you want to be. Then, Todd Radom shares this week’s Ballpark & Beyond and administers the weekly quiz. Next, Sarah Langs on James Wood. Later, Jessica Mendoza talks about what she’ll do with her Dodger World Series ring and which players are in different positions by season’s end.
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3:18 Jesse Rogers
21:34 Sarah Langs on James Wood
23:02 Todd Radom
34:32 Jessica Mendoza
48:06 Bleacher Tweets
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Hembo and Buster discuss Fernando Tatis Jr.’s crazy low strikeout rate, a world in which the Cubs decided to challenge the Dodgers, the Red Sox defense still looking ugly and Ben Rice’s hot start. Then, the director of Netflix’s "The Clubhouse: A Year with the Red Sox" Greg Whiteley stops by to talk about Justin Turner’s pivotal role in creating the series, his theory about the sanctuary of the clubhouse, Tristan Casas’ dedication and if Alex Cora has watched the show. Then, Tim Kurkjian on Juan Soto’s Aaron Judge comments, the lopsided leagues, and Spencer Torkelson finding his swing. Plus, Mike Trout reads a note from Sarah Langs.
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7:06 Hembo
21:29 Greg Whiteley
40:59 Mike Trout
41:18 Tim Kurkjian
58:52 Bleacher Tweets
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David Cone, Eduardo Perez, Karl Ravech and Buster pile into the Clown Car after the Chicago Cubs’ very good weekend against the Los Angeles Dodgers, the Cubs’ strong defense up the middle, Justin Steele’s season-ending injury, the Padres’ three-consecutive shutout and what will determine the NL West. Then, Tyler Glasnow talks about the media circus following Dodger-mania. Later, Sarah Langs plays The Numbers Game with help from a future Hall of Famer.
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7:41 Clown Car
20:47 Tyler Glasnow
23:37 Sarah Langs
25:43 Bleacher Tweets
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Jeff Passan and Buster discuss whether Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s extension with the Blue Jays is one of the best player deals ever, if Kyle Tucker will stick with the Cubs and the Call Cags Up Movement. Plus, are the Cubs offense, Giants pitching and Mets pitching for real? Then, Jake Peavy talks about how pitchers attack a torpedo bat, the Reds’ pitching staff and Spencer Schwellenbach coming for your lunch. Later, Sarah Langs on Corbin Carroll’s early resurgence. Finally, Todd Radom shares his thoughts on the latest City Connect uniforms, delivers this week’s Ballpark & Beyond, and administers the quiz.
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3:44 Jeff Passan
28:02 Jake Peavy
40:53 Sarah Langs
43:44 Todd Radom
54:53 Bleacher Tweets
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Hembo and Buster discuss the Marlins infield getting weird, Pete Alonso looking much more comfortable, how Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s contract impacts Kyle Tucker’s future earnings, if Hunter Greene is becoming an ace, potential superstardom for Kristian Campbell, and buying stock on Jacob Wilson. Then, Tim Kurkjian talks about the Blue Jays waving the white flag to Vlad Jr. and why they had to do it, problems with the Dodger defense, and the craziest stories he and Buster have ever covered.
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6:37 Hembo
29:39 Tim Kurkjian
50:01 Bleacher Tweets
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what happened to Wednesdays episode
Great podcast!! I'm a big fan. Keep it up!! 👍
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everyone should disapprove racism. Racism is not good for every human being. https://www.ballsportsgear.com/
Great episode of the podcast. I loved hearing Tim Kirkjian's speech. Very touching! 👍
Bravo to Pablo Torres for the great interview of The Great Baseball writer Tim Kirkjian. So damn funny and entertaining! 👍👍
I was looking for a good MLB podcast and I found it. This is indeed an excellent, informative and fun to listen to podcast about MLB. I highly recommend it!
how can you guys just approve #blm organisation? everyone should disapprove racism. but please dont use that violent org as front sign of anti racism. cause they are very opposite to that in its core
I'm sad that they have signed off. Great guys with great analysis. They were a joy to listen to.
I have loved this show for many years. Sad to see it go.
Have unsubscribed. Mlb and ESPN have gone off the deep end. BLM is not what they claim to be. All races are equal but the way it is being handled is un American. Moving the All Star game is the last straw. Georgia voting laws are very fair and only ask for a photo ID. That is quite available and needed for almost everything we do. Everyone is caving in to seem woke and giving in to big commerce. Good bye, no big loss.
good episode
really looking forward to this season
Congratulations to the Los Angeles Dodgers!!! Its been a long time coming.
Altuve??? no bangs no whistles no show....
Great episode as always, Buster! 👍
Great show today!
Another packed, informative show today, Buster! 👍 This post season is going to be remembered for sure whoever comes out on top... 8 games in one day is insane! 😁