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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.
Karl Ravech and Buster discuss the Dodgers eliminating the Phillies in the NLDS, Kyle Schwarber’s outpouring of emotion, why they think it’s a no-brainer Rob Thomson and Aaron Boone will remain in their current positions, the only thing we know about Game 5 between the Cubs and Brewers, Matthew Boyd’s bounce back, the Blue Jays’ versatility, roster decisions for the Yankees, and Tarik Skubal and the Tigers facing off against the Mariners in Seattle for Game 5. Later, Sarah Langs plays The Numbers Game.
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17:26 Karl Ravech
38:44 Sarah Langs
39:45 Bleacher Tweets
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Jake Peavy and Buster discuss the Blue Jays’ celebration after eliminating the Yankees in the ALDS, the time Jake Peavy bought a duck boat after winning the World Series, Vladimir Guerrero playing proud for Toronto, if the Yankees should consider the season a failure, how they view Aaron Judge postseason, pitching chaos in Cubs-Brewers, and Tarik Skubal taking to the podium before Game 5 against the Mariners. Later, Sarah Langs plays The Numbers Game.
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17:17 Jake Peavy
43:03 Sarah Langs
43:54 Bleacher Tweets
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Eric Hosmer and Buster discuss the Yankees wining game three with help from an Aaron Judge homer, how to handle a pitch that far inside, Judge’s double-take a the dugout camera, the suspect managing in the playoffs, if the Mariners and Brewers can wrap up their series, and why the Dodgers are looking better than every other team. Later, Sarah Langs plays The Numbers Game.
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14:36 Eric Hosmer
39:07 Sarah Langs
40:16 Bleacher Tweets
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Jorge Castillo fills in for Buster Olney. Jorge chats with Tim Kurkjian about the environment in the Rogers Center over the weekend, how Pat Murphy is a step ahead of Craig Counsell, why we’ll likely see Paul Goldschmidt in the Yankee lineup over Ben Rice, the pop in the Blue Jays’ offense, and young pitchers continuing to impress this postseason. Then, Sarah Langs plays The Numbers Game.
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6:53 Tim Kurkjian
29:00 Sarah Langs
30:01 Bleacher Tweets
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Karl Ravech and Buster recap an exciting weekend of ALDS and NLDS action. They discuss the Blue Jays pitching vexing the Yankee offense, Trey Yesavage doing damage in his fourth major league start, Jorge Polanco figuring out Tarik Skubal, the Dodgers plugging their bullpen with Tyler Glasnow and Roki Sasaki, the Cubs lacking pitching options, and the Rangers hiring Skip Schumacher. Later, Sarah Langs plays The Numbers Game.
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16:25 Karl Ravech
45:49 Sarah Langs
46:53 Bleacher Tweets
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David Cone, Eduardo Perez, Karl Ravech and Buster ride the subway one last time, recapping the New York Yankees eliminating the Boston Red Sox and advancing to the ALDS. They discuss Cam Schlittler’s dominant fastball, the ovation he received in the 8th inning, Yankee offensive making adjustments the second time through the order, looking ahead to the ALDS between New York and the Toronto Blue Jays, and the Yankee bullpen coming out of Game 3 clean. Then, David Schoenfield previews all four division series matchups. Later, Sarah Langs plays The Numbers Game.
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18:38 Clown Car
32:42 David Schoenfield
51:42 Sarah Langs
52:46 Bleacher Tweets
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David Cone, Eduardo Perez, Karl Ravech and Buster ride the subway again, recapping Game 2 of Yankees-Red Sox. They discuss the Red Sox base running, Jazz Chisholm saving runs for the Yankees, Ben Rice controlling the strike zone, redemption for Antothy Volpe, and what Game 3 will hinge upon. Plus, the guys take the pulse of the Yankee fans on the subway car. Then, Taylor McGregor talks about the the Dodgers turning it on, which is the team to beat this postseason, the chaos between the Tigers and Guardians, Mason Miller’s 104 mph fastball, Braves manager Brian Snitker stepping away and their advice for the Rockies while they look for a new general manager. Later, Sarah Langs plays The Numbers Game
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14:46 Clown Car
29:34 Taylor McGregor
51:40 Sarah Langs
52:44 Bleacher Tweets
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David Cone, Eduardo Perez, Karl Ravech and Buster record the Clown Car and recap Yankees-Red Sox from the subway. They discuss Aroldis Chapman figuring it out, how Garrett Crochet made things easy for Alex Cora, Aaron Boone’s misstep, the unsung hero for the Red Sox, and impressive wins for the Tigers and Cubs. Plus, the guys chat with Red Sox and Yankee fans on the subway. Then, Jesse Rogers stops by to talk about the playoff atmosphere at Wrigley Field, Kyle Tucker’s performance, all of the managerial changes across baseball, if Hunter Greene was tipping his pitches and no team needing a win more than Detroit.
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16:22 Clown Car
29:10 Jesse Rogers
46:35 Bleacher Tweets
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Join Tim Kurkjian, Buster Olney and Dave Schoenfield as they get you ready for the MLB playoffs! We’ll break down the matchups to watch as the full postseason picture went down to the wire on the last day of the regular season. Will the Brewers and their home-field advantage throughout the entire postseason be a blessing or a curse? Which Wild Card team could make noise this postseason? Will the World Series champion come out of the NL, with the Phillies, Cubs, Dodgers and Padres all playoff bound? Or will the AL, and the Yankees, Blue Jays, Guardians, Mariners and Tigers emerge as the team to beat? We got everything to watch for so don’t miss the action with this ultimate playoff preview!CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460
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35:34 Sarah Langs
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Eric Hosmer and Buster discuss Noelvi Marte saving the Reds’ postseason hopes, the Mets’ upside-down pitching, the Padres and Red Sox bullpen advantages, the Phillies, and the coming ABS System. Then, Sarah Langs plays The Numbers Game. Later, Todd Radom returns with tales from his travels, after exploring the baseball culture in Japan. Plus, the quiz.
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8:44 Eric Hosmer
29:25 Sarah Langs
31:14 Todd Radom
44:17 Bleacher Tweets
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Buster and David Schoenfield discuss the Mets fighting for their playoff lives, whether the Tigers’ collapse or the Guardians’ comeback is more impressive, who wins the AL East, and where Kyle Tucker, Yordan Alvarez and Bo Bichette’s injuries stand. Then, Hembo stops by to talk about his new book “Got Your Legends,” whether he was allowed to speak on Good Morning America with Mike Greenberg, the official announcement of the balls and strikes challenge system, why Aaron Judge is primed for a breakout postseason, if the Reds could be a nightmare in a short series, and a big picture view of the Mets’ cratering season.
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14:37 David Schoenfield
36:19 Hembo
1:04:13 Bleacher Tweets
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David Cone, Karl Ravech, Eduardo Perez and Buster discuss Mariners seeming like the team to beat in the American League, Karl’s conversation Cal Raleigh, the continued push and pull of the AL MVP race, the Guardians forcing their way back into the playoff picture, the Tigers blowing it and why Clayton Kershaw should be a unanimous first-ballot Hall of Famer. Then, Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh chats with Buster in the locker room about when he started catching, connecting with Johnny Bench, watching Jason Varitek growing up, and pitch framing. Then, Roxy Bernstein and Doug Glanville talk to Astros manager Joe Espada for ESPN Radio. And, Sarah Langs plays The Numbers Game.
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10:40 Clown Car
25:59 Cal Raleigh
33:37 Sarah Langs
34:52 Joe Espada
37:26 Bleacher Tweets
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Brewers manager Pat Murphy and Buster discuss keeping guys in “check,” team culture, not playing passively and the state of his team heading into October. Then, Jesse Rogers talks about the Cubs’ first trip to the postseason since 2020, Kyle Tucker’s injury, if Anthony Rizzo should get a statue outside Wrigley Field, the Brewers checking their egos and the Dodgers considering moving Shohei Ohtani to the bullpen. Next, Sarah Langs has an essay on Ohtani. Later, Todd Radom shares the Ballpark & Beyond, and administers the quiz.
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6:51 Brewers Manager Pat Murphy
21:14 Jesse Rogers
41:25 Sarah Langs
43:35 Todd Radom
55:27 Bleacher Tweets
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Tim Kurkjian and Buster discuss Cal Raleigh's pure strength, Aaron Judge dragging the Yankees back from the abyss, whether the Brewers or Phillies will clinch the No. 1 see in the National League, the Dodgers' disintegrating bullpen, the surging Guardians, the Red Sox missing Roman Anthony and the Blue Jays unleashing Trey Yesavage. Then, Hembo stops by to talk about whether Judge makes his list of five best right-handed hitters ever, Freddy Peralta being the most underrated ace in baseball, and the most frustratingly average team in baseball. During Bleacher Tweets, Buster talks about Ken Rosenthal tripping over Milwaukee's team photographer, and Jomboy addressing the reporting on Aroldis Chapman locating his inside fastball.
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12:57 Tim Kurkjian
34:01 Hembo
50:46 Bleacher Tweets
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Buster, Eduardo Perez, and David Cone hop in the clown car to break down Yankees at Red Sox and examine how the Mets missing the playoffs could be the most epic collapse in baseball history. The Numbers Game with Sarah Langs. Then Trevor Story explains what the pennant chase is like to Karl Ravech. Plus Bleacher Tweets.
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6:33 - Clown Car
21:47 - The Numbers Game with Sarah Langs
23:30 - Trevor Story Interview
26:35 - Bleacher Tweets
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Alden and Buster Olney discuss all of the playoff races and how the Dodgers seem bored. Then, MLB Network’s Adnan Virk stops by to talk about his new book Cinephile, why Paul Giamatti doesn’t talk about his father Bart Giamatti, actors that are huge baseball fans, and his top three baseball movies. Later, Todd Radom stops by to share the Ballpark & Beyond and administer the quiz.
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6:08 Alden Gonzalez
32:16 Adnan Virk
48:09 Sarah Langs
50:48 Todd Radom
59:18 Bleacher Tweets
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Jeff Passan and Buster Olney discuss the Giants sneaking back into the NL Wild Card race, Kyle Schwarber hitting another home run, where the Nationals could land for manager and GM, and if a first round playoff exit would force a manger change for the Phillies. Next, Buster chats with Juan Soto and J.T. Realmuto about their back-and-forth at the plate. Then, Hembo on Trea Turner injury impact, Bryan Woo and the lost art of starter longevity, and the biggest X-factor in the AL playoff field.
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6:39 Jeff Passan
36:57 Juan Soto and J.T. Realmuto
43:11 Hembo
58:32 Bleacher Tweets
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Karl Ravech and Buster hop on the Ravy Train in the absence of a Clown Car. The guys discuss the outrageous behavior of a Phillies fan in Miami, if losing Trea Turner is a fatal blow to Philadelphia’s World Series chances, a wild ending in Baltimore to celebrate Cal Ripken Jr.’s 2131 game, the Yankees winning the most important series of the season so far, Aroldis Chapman’s continued domination, and the passing of Davey Johnson. Then, Marquee Sports Network’s Taylor McGregor talks about the Cubs heading into the postseason, the Brewers not playing bad games, what’s up with Elly De La Cruz, and the AL MVP discussion that has lasted all season.
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8:14 Karl Ravech
35:35 Taylor McGregor
46:20 Sarah Langs
47:24 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!