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.

Tim Kurkjian and Buster discuss the best locker room players and managers they’ve covered in their careers, the NL and AL Central gaining strength, the soft bottom third of the Dodgers’ lineup, Peter Fairbanks’ salty postgame press conference, and Tim’s memories of Whitey Herzog. Then, the Pirates’ Rowdy Tellez stops by to talk about defending David Bednar after a rough outing, when he decided to jump in during the media scrum, his role models as a young player, and how good Pittsburgh can be in 2024. Next, Todd Radom shares this week’s Ballpark & Beyond, and administers the quiz. Later, Sarah Langs on Tanner Houck’s 1 hour 49 minute outing, Jack Leiter making his major league debut, the Orioles mashing home runs, and if is the best version of Mookie Betts we’ve ever seen. CALL THE BLEACHER TWEETS VOICEMAIL LINE: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BLEACHERTWEETS@GMAIL.COM REACH THE SHOW ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS 7:07 Tim Kurkjian 24:01 Rowdy Tellez 33:36 Todd Radom 44:49 Sarah Langs 53:08 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hembo and Buster discuss Mike Trout back to being Mike Trout, clear path for the Reds to make the playoffs, most unwatchable team, and the Mets’ need to rebuild their pitching pipeline. Then, the Brewers’ Christian Yelich stops by to talk about Hembo’s question on pull side hitting, how he became a power hitter, when he noticed Milwaukee’s offense coming together, and his pal Rowdy Tellez. Then, some of John Sterling’s best calls. Later, Jessica Mendoza on experiencing Jackie Robinson Day at Dodger Stadium, CJ Abrams and the Nationals having fun, and the early warts shown by the Dodgers.  CALL THE BLEACHER TWEETS VOICEMAIL LINE: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BLEACHERTWEETS@GMAIL.COM REACH THE SHOW ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS 9:49 Hembo 25:24 Christian Yelich 37:15 The best John Sterling calls 43:35 Jessica Mendoza 55:11 Bleacher Tweets  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Buster, Karl Ravech, Eduardo Pérez and David Cone pile in the Clown Car to discuss presenting Freddie Freeman with custom cleats, Miguel Rojas coaching up Mookie Betts, and King Coney’s plea for cooperation in handling pitching injuries. Next, Sarah Langs has numbers for the Astros, Shōta Imanaga and Garrett Crochet. Then, David Schoenfield on the Brewers’ exciting start, Jackson Holliday’s first hit, if the White Sox could be historically bad, Spencer Strider needing Tommy John, Houston’s big problems, and ugliness from the Mariners. Plus, Buster’s interview with the switcharoo fan on Sunday Night Baseball, and sound of Eduardo and Freddie. 10:17 Clown Car with Eduardo, Karl, Coney 20:30 Eduardo gives Freddie Freeman custom cleats 21:49 Sarah Langs 30:49 David Schoenfield 44:41 Buster interview the switcharoo fan on SNB 47:12 #BleacherTweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Karl Ravech and Buster discuss Dodgers-Padres on Sunday Night Baseball, the Padres’ starting pitching, Shohei Ohtani’s translator Ippei Mizuhara facing federal charges, the excitement around Jackson Holliday’s major league debut and the Royals taking it to the Astros. Then, Todd Random has thoughts on the Red Sox honoring the 2004 team, the latest Beyond the Ballpark entry and the weekly quiz. Later, Sarah Langs on Josh and Bo Naylor hitting home runs in the same game, and Tyler Glasnow’s 14 K outing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Buster leads off the podcast with the news of No. 1 MLB prospect Jackson Holliday getting called up to The Show. Then, Buster shares his thoughts on the pitching crisis facing MLB. Then, Hembo goes deep on the league’s pitching woes. Plus, his thoughts on Anthony Volpe’s hot start, José Altuve’s pursuit of 3,000 hits and Stephen Strasburg’s legacy. Later, is Tim Kurkjian buying or selling Yankees, Guardians and Marlins? 11:17 Buster on pitching injuries 17:31 Hembo 35:56 Tim Kurkjian 49:45 #BleacherTweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Eduardo Pérez about Ronel Blanco's second straight sensational outing, the Astros’ bullpen bouncing back and major injury news across the league. Then, Sarah Langs on Garrett Crochet, the Braves sweeping the Diamondbacks, and mediating Buster’s fantasy baseball disputes. Later, Jorge Castillo talks about the latest on Gerrit Cole’s return, the MLBPA blaming the pitch clock for injuries, the Yankees’ hot start, the Mets living their worst case scenario and a rocky transition for Shohei Ohtani.  CALL THE BLEACHER TWEETS VOICEMAIL LINE: 406-404-8460 10:09 Clown Car w/ Eduardo Pérez 22:03 Sarah Langs 30:32 Jorge Castillo 51:07 #BleacherTweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Buster leads off the podcast with his top-five teams in baseball through the first week of the season. Then, Karl Ravech discusses the Rangers-Astros rivalry renewing this weekend, Josh Jung’s injury, Josh Hader’s rocky start, Shohei Ohtani’s first Dodger home run, the Red Sox’s surprising start and the A’s moving to Sacramento. Then, Todd Radom returns with the first installment of his weekly feature and the quiz — including a special guest. Later, Sarah Langs on Kyle Higashioka, and the last time the Astros were on the wrong end of a no-hitter. CALL THE BLEACHER TWEETS VOICEMAIL LINE: 406-404-8460 0:00 Buster's Top Five Teams 5:47 Karl Ravech 27:54 Todd Radom 40:11 Sarah Langs 48:44 #BleacherTweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hembo and Buster discuss Ronel Blanco’s no-hitter, the Blue Jays’ lineup looking thin, the Pirates' improved lineup, if the Red Sox could have a top rotation in the AL, Bobby Witt Jr. and Shōta Imanaga. Then, Orioles pitcher Grayson Rodriguez talks about what he's learned from Corbin Burnes, his devastating changeup, the vibes in Baltimore and the G-Rod roll. Later, Los Angeles Dodgers organist Dieter Ruehle stops by to share a slice of his life on the keys at Dodgers Stadium. CALL THE BLEACHER TWEETS VOICEMAIL LINE: 406-404-8460 10:06 Hembo 27:52 Grayson Rodriguez 39:52 Dieter Ruehle 53:59 #BleacherTweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David Cone joins Buster in the Clown Car following Sunday Night Baseball to discuss the Dodgers’ homegrown starting pitching, Mookie Betts looking for a challenge, Shohei Ohtani finding his new footing on a new team, the Cardinals, Juan Soto’s outstanding Yankee debut and the need for the ABS challenge system. Tim Kurkjian talks the Yankees sweeping the Astros in Houston, the Brewers making the Mets look silly, the Orioles’ offense, Ron Washington calling a team meeting after two games and the Pirates atop the NL Central. Later, Sarah Langs with more on Soto, and Matt Chapman.  CALL THE BLEACHER TWEETS VOICEMAIL LINE: 406-404-8460 10:23 Clown Car 24:22 Tim Kurkjian 41:48 Sarah Langs 49:46 #BleacherTweets  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Buster, Karl Ravech, Eduardo Pérez and David Cone pile into the Clown Car to recap Opening Day. The guys discuss Justin Steele going down, the Yankees’ comeback, why the game needs Jackson Holliday, and the Rangers’ confidence. Then, Sarah Langs plays The Numbers Game and discovers a new name in baseball history. Next, Tim Keown on his piece on filling the hole of knowledge about who Shohei Ohtani is off the field. Later, Jorge Castillo makes his podcast debut to talk about his time spent with both New York teams in Spring Training. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The podcast makes its TV debut on ESPN2 as Buster solicits bold predictions on the 2024 MLB season from Jeff Passan, Jake Peavy, Boog Sciambi, Kevin Pillar, Hembo and Sarah Langs. This podcast contains the full interviews from all of our guests. 2:07 Jeff Passan 12:35 Jake Peavy 24:30 Boog Sciambi 36:58 Kevin Pillar 49:18 Hembo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Baseball Tonight, Buster Olney reacts to Shohei Ohtani’s remarks regarding gambling allegations against his interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara and Baltimore Orioles sending Jackson Holliday to the minor leagues. Tim Kurkjian joins the podcast and shares stories with long time owner of the Baltimore Orioles, Peter Angelos who recently passed away. Taylor Schwink returns to the podcast to share some big news for Baseball Tonight. This Wednesday on ESPN2 at 2pm ET, the podcast will be on television! Joel Goldberg, Kansas City Royals announcer gives his Royals team preview. Next, Sarah Langs plays the numbers game. Chuck Garfien, host of the Chicago White Sox Pregame and Postgame Live gives his White Sox Team Preview. Finally, more bleacher tweets! 0:00 Latest MLB News 05:40 Tim Kurkjian  21:45 Sarah Langs  31:35 Kansas City Royals Team Preview 43:20 Chicago White Sox Team Preview 53:47 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the latest episode of Baseball Tonight, Tisha Thompson, ESPN investigative reporter, shares the latest information about Shohei Ohtani's interpreter amid massive theft allegations. Then, Eduardo Perez, ESPN Sunday Night Baseball Analyst, gives his first impressions of Yoshinobu Yamamoto and the San Diego Padres after two games. Bill Schroeder, broadcaster for the Milwaukee Brewers, gives his team preview. Then, Sarah Langs plays the numbers game. Next, Ryan Spilborghs, broadcaster for the Colorado Rockies, gives his team preview! Lastly, Buster wraps the show to answer more Bleacher 0:00 Latest MLB News 05:46 Tisha Thompson/Shohei Ohtani Interpreter Massive Theft Allegations 20:45 Eduardo Perez 31:34 Milwaukee Brewers Team Preview 41:12 Sarah Langs 48:18 Ryan Spilborghs Team Preview 01:03:33 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this latest episode of Baseball Tonight, Buster Olney and MLB Broadcaster Karl Ravech joins the podcast from Seoul Korea, immediately following the Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres game, to share his initial thoughts on both teams! Paul Hembo jumps on to talk about the winners and losers of the Blake Snell contract signing. Next up, Dan Shulman, play-by-play announcer for the Toronto Blue Jays shares his team preview! Then, play-by-play announcer Greg Brown of the Pittsburgh Pirates gives his team preview! Later, Buster answers Bleacher Tweets. 0:00 Latest MLB News  03:50 Karl Ravech  21:10 Paul Hembo 40:00 Blue Jays Team Preview 55:10 Pittsburgh Pirates Team Preview 01:06:44 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's episode of Baseball Tonight, Buster shares his excitement for the opening day of the season, his thoughts on Gavin Stone's spring training performance and Ha-Seong Kim's return to Korea. Doug Glanville joins the show to talk about how dominant Spencer Strider is, and how Joey Votto hit hitting a homerun in his first appearance in wearing a Toronto Blue Jays uniform. MLB injury expert, Stephania Bell, discusses Gerrit Cole's injury and gives some insight en into how teams navigate players injuries and how they typically address the media. Then, Sarah Langs plays the numbers game. Gaby Sanchez, Miami Marlins broadcaster, and Mandy Bell, MLB.com writer, for the Cleveland Guardians gives their team previews. Finally, we have more bleacher tweets! 0:00 Latest MLB News 05:41 Doug Glanville 21:44 Stephania Bell 34:03 Sarah Langs 42:12 Miami Marlins Team Preview 55:24 Cleveland Guardians Team Preview Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Baseball Tonight, Buster Olney reacts Dylan Cease being traded to the San Diego Padres and shares some updates regarding New York Yankees pitcher Gerrit Cole. ESPN writer, Tim Kurkijan comes on the show to also discuss Gerrit Cole’s injury. On top of that, he talks aboutwhy Blake Snell still isn’t signed. Buster shares some reactions that players had to the ESPN MLB Top 100 list. Next, Sarah Langs plays the numbers game, Cincinnati Reds broadcaster, Jeff Brantley gives his team preview, and Jason Beck, the Detroit Tigers beat writer gives his team preview. Finally, we have Bleacher Tweets! 0:00 Latest MLB News 03:29 Tim Kirkjian 17:47 Player Reactions 20:12 Sarah Langs 30:26 Cincinnati Reds Team Preview 37:51 Detroit Tigers Team Preview Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the latest episode of Baseball Tonight, Buster Only reacts to New York Yankees pitcher Gerrit Cole undergoing elbow tests for an injury, San Francisco Giants requesting unconditional release waivers for infielder J.D. Davis and The Los Angles Dodgers picking Tyler Glasnow to be their starter for Opening Day. Paul Hembo joins the show to talk about the type of situation the New York Yankees are in following the news of Gerrit Cole and why Zack Wheeler is a snub on the Top 100 player list. St. Louis Cardinals beat writer, Derrick Goold, gives his team preview. Former Minnesota Twins first baseman Justin Moreau joins the show to give his Minnesota Twins team preview. Buster answers more of your Bleacher Tweets! 0:00 Latest MLB News 3:08 Paul Hembo 20:52 St. Louis Cardinals Team Preview 34:07 Minnesota Twins Team Preview 42:20 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this latest episode of Baseball Tonight, Buster Olney shares the latest news of Joey Votto signing with the Toronto Blue Jays as a non-roster invite, Los Angeles Dodgers Mookie Bets moving to shortstop and New York Yankees Oswald Peraza's shoulder injury. Then, Rob Friedman, The Pitching Ninja joins the show to share some stories and tips he's learned from working with MLB pitchers. Sarah Langs also joins the show to play the numbers game. She's followed by Taylor McGregor, play-by-play commentator for the Chicago Cubs, who sits down to give us a team preview of that team. Next up is ESPN's MLB and Little League Director of Programming Rick Mace, who takes the time to give us some insight about how the leagues draw new prospects to baseball! Then, Jenny Cavnar, play-by-play commentator for the Oakland Athletics, gives her team preview for the A’s! Lastly, we end with Bleacher Tweets! 0:00 MLB Latest News 4:00 Rob Friedman, Pitching Ninja 26:03 Sarah Langs 38:45 Cubs Team Preview  48:38 Rick Mace, Director of Programming and Acquisitions for MLB and Little League 58:06 Oakland Athletics Team Preview 01:10:51 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices