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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.
Alden Gonzalez and Buster discuss the Red Sox trading Rafael Devers to the Giants, Boston’s ownership and management deciding to make a move, Luka Doncic-level shock over the trade, San Francisco getting the bat it needs, how Devers bounces back off the field after months of drama, the news of Shohei Ohtani’s return to the mound, what changed in Ohtani’s rehab, why this is an easy call for the Dodgers, and Ohtani ultimately running the show. Then, Willy Adames, Dave Roberts and Clayton Kershaw all joined Sunday Night Baseball — reacting to the Devers trade and celebrating Father’s Day. Plus, Sarah Langs plays The Numbers Game with assists from Charlie Morton, Byron Buxton and Jacob Misiorowski.
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4:53 Alden Gonzalez
33:49 Willy Adames w/ SNB
39:15 Sarah Langs
40:58 Dave Roberts on Father's Day w/ SNB
41:59 Clayton Kershaw w/ SNB
47:30 Bleacher Tweets
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Hembo and Buster discuss Aaron Judge’s continued otherworldliness, the Royals faltering early, the Diamondbacks being the most intriguing potential seller, Giants at Dodgers on Sunday Night Baseball, the wide arsenal among the Mets’ pitching staff, and who Hembo sees in Roman Anthony. Then, Sarah Langs on the Giants’ pitching. Later, Todd Radom talks about Pope Leo XIV donning a White Sox cap, shares the Ballpark & Beyond, and administers the quiz.
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3:56 Hembo
33:17 Sarah Langs
35:03 Todd Radom
45:09 Bleacher Tweets
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Jesse Rogers and Buster discuss Andrew Abbott’s complete game, Tarik Skubal training to throw a full nine innings, the Padres being unafraid of the Dodgers, and Javier Baez’s revival. Then, Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh talks about possibly participating in the Home Run Derby, which hitter he likes to talk trash with, managing his workload, and Seattle’s pitching staff. Later, Tim Kurkjian on getting a new puppy, another highlight catch from Denzel Clarke, teams that are improving and Roman Anthony debuting for the Red Sox.
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8:25 Jesse Rogers
21:38 Cal Raleigh
33:39 Tim Kurkjian
53:52 Bleacher Tweets
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Buster is in the Clown Car with Coney and Eduardo after Sunday Night Baseball in the Bronx. The guys discuss Aaron Judge hitting barrel and feasting on rookies, the Red Sox being caught in-between, the impediments to calling up Roman Anthony to Boston, and the Braves continuing to lose. Then, Eduardo Perez talks to Aaron Judge about changing diapers, his best friends and what he learned from watching Bobby Witt Jr. Next, Sarah Langs plays The Numbers Game with assists from the Royals’ Matt Quatraro and the Diamondbacks’ Torey Lovullo. Later, Karl Ravech chats with Alex Cora about the uneven first few months of the season.
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8:19 Clown Car
25:41 Aaron Judge w/ Eduardo Perez
33:56 Sarah Langs
35:42 Alex Cora w/ Karl Ravech
44:38 Bleacher Tweets
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Detroit Tigers manager A.J. Hinch and Buster discuss why his team is on a roll, Javier Baez playing centerfield, if Tarik Skubal improved from last season, and how the Tigers can continue to evolve. Then, Jeff Passan talks about the FBI probe into businesses owned by the MLBPA, why the timing is terrible for the union, his and Buster’s notes on the Toronto Blue Jays’ trade deadline status, and the most interesting teams after June 1st. Plus, Sarah Langs on Trent Grisham and Paul Goldschmidt. Later, Todd Radom gives his thoughts on the Red Sox, shares the Ballpark & Beyond, and administers the quiz.
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4:46 A.J. Hinch
18:11 Jeff Passan
45:27 Todd Radom
55:49 Sarah Langs
58:04 Bleacher Tweets
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Hembo and Buster discuss all the ways the Red Sox have gone wrong, David Samson saying the quiet part out loud about Jac Caglianone, Cal Raleigh on the shortlist for greatest offensive season at catcher, Trea Turner’s unsatisfactory play at shortstop and the Pirates continuing to waste Paul Skenes. Then, Tim Kurkjian talks about his infatuation with Ryan Yarborough vs. Yoshinobu Yamamoto, things getting desperate for the Braves, Luke Weaver going down for the Yankees, and if the Mets will miss Mark Vientos in a big way.
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7:39 Hembo
28:52 Tim Kurkjian
50:21 Bleacher Tweets
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Eduardo Perez grabs the wheel of the Clown Car along with Buster, David Cone, Karl Ravech, and their driver Ed Sfida. They discuss an interesting series between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the New York Yankees, Ryan Yarbrough being a pleasure to watch, the difference between the teams on Saturday and Sunday, if there’s staying power for DJ LeMahieu, Max Muncy showing up in a big way, Shohei Ohtani saying hello to the umpires every plate appearance, Corbin Burnes’ injury, and the Toronto Blue Jays swinging the bat. Then, Sarah Langs plays The Numbers Game. Plus, a fun interview with the Yankees’ Ben Rice and Mike Couzens. Later, Sarah Langs’ essay from Sunday Night baseball on Lou Gehrig Day.
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10:35 Clown Car
22:50 The Numbers Game
24:03 Mike Couzens with Ben Rice
27:42 Sarah Langs on Lou Gehrig Day
30:37 Bleacher Tweets
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David Schoenfield and Buster discuss Juan Soto still going through it, the Yankees and Dodgers heading in opposite directions, Carlos Rodon’s buy-in, Yoshinobu Yamamoto’s splitter, Hall of Fame ballot preferences for the players on Sunday Night Baseball, and what happens to the Tigers when Tarik Skubal pitches. Then, Jeff Berry returns to the podcast to share a new piece of equipment that could change batter safety in baseball. Later, Sarah Langs on Shohei Ohtani reaching 20 home runs before May is finished. And, Todd Radom makes a ruling on City Connects, shares the Ballpark & Beyond, and administers the quiz.
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4:49 David Schoenfield
17:16 Jeff Berry
38:29 Sarah Langs
40:35 Todd Radom
53:03 Bleacher Tweets
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Hembo and Buster discuss Ronny Simon’s tough night, if the Red Sox’s season is unraveling, Yoshinobu Yamamoto garnering ace status in the league, Aaron Judge’s insane hits pace, Cal Raleigh’s season for the ages at catcher, and Tarik Skubal torturing hitting. Then, Tim Kurkjian talks about the buzz around Shohei Ohtani throwing, if the Yankees or Dodgers have a better shot at winning a World Series right now, the fistfight for playoff spots in the American League, and if Aaron Judge can conceivably bat .400.
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6:20 Hembo
28:17 Tim Kurkjian
45:24 Bleacher Tweets
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Buster is in the Clown Car with David Cone and Eduardo Perez after Sunday Night Baseball. The guys discuss Juan Soto positivity, the Mets rallying around Soto after a rough week, Francisco Lindor explaining his transition period in New York, the spectacle of Shohei Ohtani throwing batting practice, if Clayton Kershaw will make an impact this season, Ronald Acuña Jr.’s return and the Phillies continuing to roll. Later, Sarah Langs plays The Numbers Game.
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9:23 Clown Car
28:14 Sarah Langs
29:25 Bleacher Tweets
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Kiley McDaniel and Buster discuss Kiley’s top 50 prospects at midseason, who’s moved up since his last ranking, which players could make an impact this season and the top of the 2025 MLB draft. Plus, what would Kiley do as the general manager of the Orioles, Phillies and Cardinals. Then, Sarah Langs on Juan Soto. Later, Todd Radom talks about the White Sox embracing Pope Leo XIV, shares the Ballpark & Beyond and administers the quiz.
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4:40 Kiley McDaniel
29:17 Todd Radom
41:05 Sarah Langs on Juan Soto
43:52 Bleacher Tweets
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Tim Kurkjian and Buster discuss Tim honoring his late brother Matt at Catholic University, if we'll look back at the last few days as the time that Juan Soto became a Met, Walker Buehler getting ejected and Aaron and Bret Boone exchanging lineup cards. Then Hembo stops by to talk about Juan Soto's passive approach at the plate, Mike Elias punting on pitching, the rise of Pete-Crowe Armstrong, the best closer in baseball, and Freddie Freeman somehow playing through an injury.
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9:01 Tim Kurkjian
25:59 Hembo
48:56 Bleacher Tweets
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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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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! 😁