Baseball 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 is joined by Boog Sciambi to discuss the impact of Jacob deGrom's injury, Aaron Judge on the IL list, the arc of Marcus Semien’s career, and the chances of Luis Arraez hitting .400. Then, Reds GM Nick Krall hops on to share his evaluation of Elly De La Cruz, Andrew Abbott’s six inning shutout debut, and the culture of the clubhouse.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tim Kurkjian joins Buster to discuss Alek Manoah’s performance this year, Aaron Judge's incredible catch, and if the Ray’s Shane McClanahan is the best pitcher in baseball. Next, co-head Community Engagement & Foundation at the Mets Julianna Sabra hops on to share her favorite moments of honoring Sarah Langs at Citi Field and the thought behind the Mets’ decision to make a donation to Project ALS. Then, Sarah Langs joins to share what it meant to her being honored at Citi Field, her favorite moments of her boyfriend throwing the first pitch, and we play the Numbers Game with a fun twist. Plus, listen to a special interview with Karl Ravech, Aaron Boone, and Dave Roberts in the seats of Dodger Stadium. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In honor of Lou Gehrig Day, Sarah Langs joins to share her journey with ALS and what it means being honored at Citi Field. Next, we share the Outside the Lines feature about Sarah Langs with the voices of her parents Charlie and Liise-Anne, Bruce Bochy, Alex Cora, and her boyfriend Matt Williams. Then, Karl Ravech joins to share how Sunday Night Baseball is honoring Sarah with A Langs Star, and he shares some of his fond memories with Sarah. Plus, Karl and Buster dive into why Yankees fans should be optimistic, Bobby Miller putting on a show, and if the Diamondbacks can slay the dragons. Then, Todd Radom joins for this weeks Forgotten Field and administers this week’s quiz. Later, MLBPA Managing Director Evan Kaplan joins to give details of the new marketing deal and how it will impact players. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today is Lou Gehrig Day across Major League Baseball, a day to honor the New York Yankees legend when he left the game in 1939 after he was diagnosed with ALS. And today, there’s someone else in baseball who is fighting the exact same fight Gehrig fought over 80 years ago: Sarah Langs. Sarah is a baseball researcher and analyst, and has worked for ESPN and MLB. She’s one of sports media’s brightest young voices, and Buster Olney joins us today to share her story…and how she remains unphased after life threw her a devastating curveball. For more information on Sarah’s “Fist Bumps for ALS” campaign, click here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tim Kurkjian and Buster discuss which player is calling Tim “TK,” the Rays and Braves sputtering, the monumental battle for AL MVP, and the AL East teams most likely to make the playoffs. Then, Orioles manager Brandon Hyde stops by to talk about balancing family time and his career, the difference between this year’s team and last, Adley Rutschman taking things personally, dealing with Cedric Mullins’ injury, and how he manages against Aaron Judge. Later, Bob Kendrick shares a story at Tim Kurkjian’s request and the plans to build a new Negro Leagues Baseball Museum. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joon Lee joins Buster to discuss Liam Hendriks’ return since recovering from non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma, Buster’s hot White Sox take, Aaron Judge the athlete, the lack of offense from the Padres and people around baseball openly feeling sorry for the A’s. Then, Sarah Langs stops by to talk about *herself*, Spencer Strider’s return, another remarkable Shohei Ohtani stat and the Rangers' run differential.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Karl Ravech joins Buster to discuss the dominance of Spencer Strider, which pitcher is the best on the planet, if the Padres or Blue Jays are in bigger trouble and the latest in the A’s stadium saga. Then, Braves pitcher Spencer Strider stops by to talk about how he analyzes each start, refining his fastball, which pitchers he admired growing up, sharing notes with Kevin Pillar and why he wears No. 99. Next, Todd Radom stops by with the Forgotten Field and to administer the quiz. Later, Sarah Langs plays The Numbers Game with a note on Aaron Boone’s latest ejection.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Doug Glanville and Buster discuss the force of Christopher Morel, who Doug would take with the second pick of an MLB redraft and the managerial art of arguing with an umpire. Then, MASN’s Melanie Newman stops by to talk about the playoff atmosphere between the Yankees and Orioles, her second pick in an MLB redraft, Adley Rutschman walking off with pitchers after an inning, Gunnar Henderson building Lego sets to separate from the game, Cedric Mullins’ slow heart rate and a squirrel surprising fans at Yankee Stadium. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tim Kurkjian and Buster discuss how games are now too short for Tim’s trek home from Bristol, if the Mets are back, Max Scherzer and Justin Verlander pitching the same day, Max Muncy claiming Willson Contreras is bullying umpires and something special going on in Baltimore. Then, Sarah Langs on if the Guardians should trade Shane Bieber, another Bryce Miller stat, the pitching duel on Sunday Night Baseball and the AL East’s run differential. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Karl Ravech and Buster discuss the Guardians’ gradual improvement and the need for an offensive injection, which New York shortstop will end the season with more home runs, if the Padres or Mets are in more trouble, a big series win for the Yankees over the Blue Jays, and Domingo Germán’s 10-game suspension. Then, Rays shortstop Wander Franco stops by to talk about Tampa’s offense, the ball flip and his love of cars. Next, Sarah Langs has notes on Pete Alonso’s 16th home run, Ronald Acuña Jr.’s current tear and which team is the second best in baseball. Later, Guardians manager Terry Francona on his teams historically improving each month, his current assessment of the squad and how he would tweak the new rules. Finally, Todd Radom has thoughts on hat culture, delivers the Forgotten Field and administers the quiz. Plus, does Buster hate the Orioles? An investigation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joon Lee joins Buster to discuss the Mets crowd letting Justin Verlander have it and the Mets rotation missing last year’s dependability, the brewing rivalry between the Yankees and Blue Jays, and Kenley Jansen’s fight against anxiety. Then, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch’s Derrick Goold stops by to talk about which Cardinals player will end the season with the most starts at catcher, Andrew Kninzer’s place in the clubhouse, Willson Contreras’ professionalism, if Jack Flaherty can get on a roll and the NL Central not putting St. Louis away when it had the chance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tim Kurkjian and Buster discuss the Mother’s Day surprise for Lars Nootbar on Sunday Night Baseball, Bryce Harper charging the Rockies’ dugout, the Padres looking shaky after a sweep by the Dodgers, if Drew Rasmussen’s injury will matter for the Rays and Buster’s advice for the Cardinals. Then, Buster was in the locker room after Kenley Jansen’s pitch clock violations. Later, Sarah Langs on Zack Greinke striking out a thousand different batters, Josh Naylor’s late-game heroics, a Bryce Miller update and the Blue Jays’ first shut out in a while. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Karl Ravech joins to discuss the impact of Willson Contreras moving from catcher to designated hitter, the pleasant surprise of the Red Sox, and if this is the year the Angels get Trout and Ohtani to the post season. Then, Sarah Langs hops on to break down the amazing career start for Casey Schmitt, Nathan Eovaldi stepping up, and her mom's impact on her in honor of Mother’s Day. Later, Todd Radom joins for this week’s Forgotten Field and administers the weekly quiz.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Boog Sciambi and Buster discuss the Cardinals’ Willson Contreras problem, the stark number of pitching injuries across the league and the worst-case-scenario. Then, Mariners outfielder Jarred Kelenic on the offseason adjustments he made to his swing, the best compliment someone can give him, the new rules bringing competing in the box back to the game and his read on the AL West. Later, Lindsay Berra, executive producer of It Ain’t Over and granddaughter of Yogi Berra, stops by to talk about memories with her grandparents, the character of Yogi overshadowing the man, how his experience in combat changed his outlook on the game, his self-confidence and his complicated relationship with George Steinbrenner. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tim Kurkjian and Buster discuss the passing of Vida Blue and why he was such a big deal in the majors, The Cardinals deciding to pull Willson Contreras from catching duties, The Rays no long have to mix and match their lineups, The Rays no long have to mix and match their lineups, The Rays no long have to mix and match their lineups. Then, Sarah Langs on Bryce Miller’s second start, Fernando Tatis Jr.’s two home runs against Clayton Kershaw and if the Padres took it too far with the crying Kershaw meme. Plus, John Anderson talks to Mookie Betts after L.A. beat San Diego on Sunday Night Baseball. And, ESPN Radio interviews with Freddie Freeman, Bob Melvin and Dave Roberts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Karl Ravech and Buster discuss how the Padres are measured by their performance against the Dodgers, Oli Marmol’s angry press conference, the Red Sox playing a lot better than expected, Brian Cashman taking blame for the Yankees’ woes, the Braves’ lack of blemishes and the Rays’ level of dominance. Then, Cubs third baseman Patrick Wisdom stops by to talk about his comfortability wearing a mic on the field, how Dansby Swanson makes it look easy, what he attributes to his start to the season, if he checks the flags at Wrigley and if he’s ever talked dancing with David Ross. Later, Todd Radom is back from South Korea to share his KBO experiences and to deliver the weekly quiz. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sarah Langs and Buster discuss Sarah’s day at Yankee Stadium, her #FistBumps4ALS campaign, Bryce Miller’s perfect bid in his MLB debut and why you don’t want the Rays to score first. Next, Bruce Bochy talks about his first place Rangers, the team’s resiliency, injury updates on Corey Seager and Jacob deGrom, how he pushed the Buster Posey Rule, and his best Madison Bumgarner story. Then, Buster asks Xavier Scruggs on what’s wrong with the Cardinals? Later, Jessica Mendoza on why Bryce Harper’s return is so shocking, Brandon Marsh’s increased plate productivity and the most exciting player in baseball. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sarah Langs and Buster discuss Sarah’s 30th birthday and why birthdays are so important, Alex Verdugo’s walk-offs, Ronald Acuña Jr.’s 440-foot home runs, and the fastest ever return from Tommy John surgery. Then, Tim Kurkjian on what makes Langs great at her job, Bryce Harper returning to the Phillies lineup and Philadelphia looking ready to launch, the lack of starting pitching available in the trade market, the Yankees' mounting problems in a tough division, the Padres and piñatas, and the Cardinals’ Mike Shannon passing away. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices