Baseball Tonight with Buster Olney

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.

Jake Peavy and Buster discuss Dylan Cease’s no-hitter, the Padres looking dangerous, Mason Miller breaking his pinky, and the Yankees and Orioles in dire need of pitching. Then, Todd Radom shares his thoughts on Alex Cora’s extension, reveals this week’s Ballpark & Beyond, and administers the quiz. Later, Sarah Langs has more numbers on Cease’s historic day. CALL THE BLEACHER TWEETS VOICEMAIL LINE: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BLEACHERTWEETS@GMAIL.COM REACH THE SHOW ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS 8:35 Jake Peavy 24:38 Todd Radom 34:27 Sarah Langs 40:43 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hembo and Buster discuss potential moves for the Red Sox, Pirates, Mariners, Padres and Diamondbacks. Then, former agent Jeff Berry talks about his involvement in the “Posey Rule.” Later, Jesse Rogers talks about his “swinging for the lake” comment in a Cubs’ postgame presser, if the Cubs will gut their bullpen, the amount of work the White Sox need to do, and whether the Orioles will make the big move. CALL THE BLEACHER TWEETS VOICEMAIL LINE: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BLEACHERTWEETS@GMAIL.COM REACH THE SHOW ON X: #BleacherTweets 10:20 Hembo 25:31 Jeff Berry 42:53 Jesse Rogers 56:14 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Buster, David Cone, Eduardo Pérez and Karl Ravech are in the Clown Car chatting about Shohei Ohtani’s moonshot, the Dodgers sweeping the Red Sox, the Pirates, and every team being in “win now” mode. Then, Alden Gonzalez discusses the Dodgers chasing high end talent at the trade deadline, if we’ll see Yoshinobu Yamamoto again this season, and the Hall of Fame inductees. Later, Sarah Langs on Hayden Birdsong’s 12 strikeout day at Coors Field, the Astros surging to the top of the AL West, and the insanity of Adrián Beltré only garnering 95 percent of the HOF vote. CALL THE BLEACHER TWEETS VOICEMAIL LINE: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BLEACHERTWEETS@GMAIL.COM REACH THE SHOW ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS 7:17 Shohei Ohtani on SportsCenter 11:13 Clown Car 23:56 Alden Gonzalez 37:49 Sarah Langs 46:26 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hembo and Buster confess their sins and atone for their poor preseason predictions. Plus, Hembo has a raft of bold second half predictions for Julio Rodriguez, the Twins and the Pirates. Then, Kiley McDaniel stops by to recap the draft and discuss which teams currently have the most prospect capital. Later, Todd Radom shares this week’s Ballpark & Beyond, and administers the quiz. Finally, Sarah Langs nearly gets stranded in Pittsburgh, and puts a bow on the All-Star break with The Numbers Game. CALL THE BLEACHER TWEETS VOICEMAIL LINE: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BLEACHERTWEETS@GMAIL.COM REACH THE SHOW ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS 3:35 Hembo 16:57 Kiley McDaniel 30:18 Todd Radom 43:22 Sarah Langs 52:03 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Buster, Jeff Passan and Karl Ravech convened in front of a live audience the morning of the All-Star Game to discuss the national anthem heard across the country, what tweaks could be made to Home Run Derby format, the maturity of Paul Skenes, and why the Astros and Red Sox need to add at the trade deadline. Plus, ESPN Radio’s Michelle Smallmon talks Cardinals, and Ravy tells a story that has Jeff running from the stage. Plus, Buster and the gang debrief after the All-Star Game. CALL THE BLEACHER TWEETS VOICEMAIL LINE: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BLEACHERTWEETS@GMAIL.COM REACH THE SHOW ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS 12:11 Buster, Ravy, Passan LIVE in Dallas 47:25 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Buster, Eduardo Pérez and Sarah Langs convene for a post-Home Run Derby edition of the Clown Car from Globe Life Field. They discuss Teoscar Hernández's Derby triumph and the moment that changed the whole competition. Plus, Buster was on the field pregame chatting with Cole Ragans, Jarren Duran, Bruce Bochy, CC Sabathia and Buck Britton. CALL THE BLEACHER TWEETS VOICEMAIL LINE: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BLEACHERTWEETS@GMAIL.COM REACH THE SHOW ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS 8:06 Clown Car 27:59 Cole Ragans 28:46 Jarren Duran 29:36 Bruce Bochy 30:45 CC Sabathia 31:55 Buck Britton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sarah Langs joins the show following Paul Skenes’ seven innings of no-hit baseball and plays The Numbers Game. Then, Kiley McDaniel on the evolution of Skenes’ pitching and a lookahead to Sunday’s MLB Draft. Later, Todd Radom has this week’s Ballpark & Beyond, and administers this week’s quiz. CALL THE BLEACHER TWEETS VOICEMAIL LINE: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BLEACHERTWEETS@GMAIL.COM REACH THE SHOW ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS 10:47 Sarah Langs 16:46 Kiley McDaniel 32:07 Todd Radom 43:24 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hembo and Buster discuss the Phillies’ needs, the greatness of a healthy Chris Sale, whom Hembo would vote for AL Cy Young, and his all-time dream Home Run Derby field. Then, Tim Kurkjian stops by to talk about his all-time Home Run Derby field, and the level of desperation facing the Braves, Dodgers, Mets, Mariners, Red Sox and Yankees heading toward the trade deadline. Plus, Pete Alonso on why he loves the Home Run Derby. CALL THE BLEACHER TWEETS VOICEMAIL LINE: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BLEACHERTWEETS@GMAIL.COM REACH THE SHOW ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS 10:48 Hembo 29:34 Tim Kurkjian 47:30 Pete Alonso on the Derby 48:04 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Eduardo Pérez and Buster chat from the Clown Car about Kutter Crawford getting ahead of hitters, the Red Sox exceeding expectations, Luis Gil bouncing back ins a loss, and why Paul Skenes should start in the All-Star Game. Then, Jorge Castillo on who he thinks got snubbed from the ASG, the Yankees needing to raise the floor, if Kodai Senga can return as the Mets’ No. 1 pitcher, and the case for Boston to go for it. Later, Sarah Langs stops by with All-Star notes on Skenes, Heliot Ramos, Luis Arráez. Plus, Buster makes Langs choose the AL and NL starters. CALL THE BLEACHER TWEETS VOICEMAIL LINE: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BLEACHERTWEETS@GMAIL.COM REACH THE SHOW ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS 7:46 Clown Car w/ Eduardo Pérez 21:05 Jorge Castillo 33:02 Sarah Langs 42:49 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

All five parts of “The Hader Rules” in one episode. CALL THE BLEACHER TWEETS VOICEMAIL LINE: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BLEACHERTWEETS@GMAIL.COM REACH THE SHOW ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS :34 Part 1 6:22 Part 2 13:24 Part 3 19:53 Part 4 25:51 Part 5 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Buster and Hembo discuss the Marlins DFAing Tim Anderson, the Giants emerging in the playoff picture, the parallels between the Cubs and Blue Jays, and the unsung Rafael Devers. Then, Jake Peavy on the passing of Orlando Cepeda, and whether the Rangers and Cubs will buy or sell at the trade deadline. Later, Nationals GM Mike Rizzo on the evolution of his four starting pitchers, James Wood's grace on the field, C.J. Abrams taking a big step forward with his offensive game, how the Nationals landed on the Padres as a trade partner for Juan Soto, and where Washington stands in the post-championship rebuild. CALL THE BLEACHER TWEETS VOICEMAIL LINE: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BLEACHERTWEETS@GMAIL.COM REACH THE SHOW ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS 6:18 Hembo 26:03 Jake Peavy 41:54 Mike Rizzo 56:18 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Karl Ravech and Buster discuss Gunnar Henderson announcing his Home Run Derby participation on Sunday Night Baseball, the new Derby rules, and what they saw in the Orioles and Rangers this weekend. Then, Orioles broadcaster Melanie Newman stops by to talk about the team's trade deadline vibes. Later, Sarah Langs on the Brewers hitting grand slams, Aaron Judge’s last 50 games, and concern for Garrett Crochet’s innings stacking up. CALL THE BLEACHER TWEETS VOICEMAIL LINE: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BLEACHERTWEETS@GMAIL.COM REACH THE SHOW ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS 7:05 Clown Car with Karl Ravech 20:21 Melanie Newman 32:06 Sarah Langs 38:31 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Buster and Tim Kurkjian discuss if the Guardians the best overall team in baseball, the possibility that the Mets catch the Braves in the NL East, their concern for Gerrit Cole, and why the Blue Jays should continue to wait rather than sell now. Then, former agent Jeff Berry talks about the “collusion of efficiency” that’s hurting baseball. Later, Todd Radom shares this week’s Ball Park & Beyond and administers the quiz. Finally, Sarah Langs on Gunnar Henderson tearing it up, the Dodgers’ record when Miguel Rojas gets a hit, and an impromptu quiz from Buster. CALL THE BLEACHER TWEETS VOICEMAIL LINE: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BLEACHERTWEETS@GMAIL.COM REACH THE SHOW ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS 7:09 Tim Kurkjian 23:14 Jeff Berry 37:41 Todd Radom 49:21 Sarah Langs 57:42 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hembo and Buster discuss Buster’s idea for the All-Star game, buying Nationals stock, David Stearns’ inevitable trade-deadline conundrum, and evaluating 21st-century pitchers for Hall of Fame. Then, Doug Glanville stops by to talk about the emergence of Francisco Álvarez, the Cubs’ impasse, Willie Mays’ societal impact, and who Doug would take as the best shortstop in baseball. CALL THE BLEACHER TWEETS VOICEMAIL LINE: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BLEACHERTWEETS@GMAIL.COM REACH THE SHOW ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS 15:10 Hembo 31:55 Doug Glanville 52:25 Francisco Álvarez and Eduardo Pérez 53:42 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Eduardo Pérez, David Kohn and Buster are in the Clown Car discussing the Mets finding their groove, the Cubs needing a jolt, impactful position players, Max Scherzer’s return, the Astros sweeping the Orioles, and their memories of Willie Mays. Then, Sarah Langs on Bailey Ober’s complete game and Paul Skenes’ latest start. Later, Jesse Rogers talks about Edwin Diaz getting tossed for sticky stuff, if the Cubs should trade for a star, and which teams in the NL should buy, hold or sell.  CALL THE BLEACHER TWEETS VOICEMAIL LINE: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BLEACHERTWEETS@GMAIL.COM REACH THE SHOW ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS 7:37 Clown Car 19:53 Sarah Langs 26:31 Jesse Rogers 41:29 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Buster begins the show sharing his thoughts on the game at Rickwood Field. Then, former agent Jeff Berry talks about why teams signing young players to longterm deals isn’t actually a good idea. Next, Todd Radom considers Buster’s idea to incorporate Mays into the MLB logo, shares this week’s Ballpark and Beyond, and administers the quiz. Later, Sarah Langs on the importance of Willie Mays to her family, Mays’ four home run game, the Dodgers’ big comeback against the Rockies and who she met at Yankee Stadium this week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Negro Leagues Baseball Museum President Bob Kendrick and Buster discuss the passing of baseball legend Willie Mays, how Bob found out about Mays’ death, the Rickwood game turning into a celebration of his life, Mays excitedly talking about being struck out by Satchel Paige, and if MLB should make Mays the logo. Then, Hembo on the Blue Jays going up in smoke, missing out on watching Mookie Betts do something historic, the Mariners burying the Rangers and Astros, and why Steven Kwan is a different hitter this season. Later, former major leaguer Cleon Jones talks about celebrating the Negro Leagues with the game at Rickwood in Birmingham, Ala., playing against Willie Mays in his first game as a Met at the Polo Grounds, meeting Hank Aaron at a school assembly, getting inner cities involved with the game, and his work in the Africatown community in Mobile. 8:52 Bob Kendrick 27:01 Hembo 41:17 Cleon Jones 59:58 Tim Kurkjian on Willie Mays for SportsCenter 1:03:49 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Eduardo Pérez and Buster discuss the Red Sox’s athleticism on display against the Yankees, New York’s bullpen needing help, Boston hoping to emerge from limbo, Gerrit Cole likely returning this week and Mookie Betts breaking his wrist. Then, David Schoenfield talks about the Mariners opening up a big lead in the AL West, Yoshinobu Yamamoto on IL, the Orioles needing another starting pitcher and if the Mets are back. Later, Sarah Langs on the most stolen bases in Red Sox history, the Diamondbacks blowing teams out, Shohei Ohtani’s long home runs at Dodger Stadium and how she’d arrange the top of the Dodger lineup. 9:46 Clown Car w/ Eduardo Pérez 18:42 David Schoenfield 29:59 Sarah Langs 38:27 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices