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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.
Hembo and Buster discuss why Roki Sasaki will be baseball’s biggest bargain, why Boston is the best place for Juan Soto to play, Christian Walker flying under the radar, Dick Allen’s air-tight Hall of Fame case, and banging the drum for Ichiro Suzuki’s unanimously being elected to the Hall of Fame. Then, Seattle Mariners GM Jerry Dipoto stops by to talk about becoming a first-time grandfather, improving the infield, avoiding a slow start for Julio Rodriguez, and GM scouting reports on A.J. Preller and Dave Dombrowski. Next, Chicago Cubs GM Carter Hawkins chats with Buster about meeting with agents during free agency, the focus of the Cubs offseason and the improvement of Pete Crow-Armstrong. Later, Jesse Rogers on the Yankees potentially matching any offer to Soto, which teams are interested in trading for Garrett Crochet, the Phillies possibly being aggressive this offseason, Corbin Burnes, the Blue Jays looking for lineup balance, and the Cardinals moving Wilson Contreras to 1B.
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5:01 Hembo
17:32 Seattle Mariners GM Jerry Dipoto
31:50 Chicago Cubs GM Carter Hawkins
43:14 Jesse Rogers
1:00:54 Bleacher Tweets
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Jeff Passan and Buster discuss Gerrit Cole sticking with the Yankees, the Orioles’ offseason opportunity, if Garrett Crochet will be traded, why Buster thinks the Mets will win the winter, and what the Phillies and Braves could be up to. Then, Alden Gonzalez and Jorge Castillo stop by to talk about the Dodgers getting their victory parade, Clayton Kershaw being overcome by emotion, where Roki Sasaki will land, and their guesses on where Juan Soto and for how much.
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5:17 Jeff Passan
23:35 Alden Gonzalez & Jorge Castillo
44:08 Bleacher Tweets
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Hembo and Buster discuss their thoughts about the Dodgers defeating the Yankees in the 2024 World Series, two days removed from the contest. They discuss the narrative around New York following the loss, if the Dodger can turn this into a dynasty, why re-signing Juan Soto must be the Yankees' No. 1 priority this offseason and how much money Walker Buehler made through his postseason performance. Then, Todd Radom stops by to put a bow on the Ballpark & Beyond series for this season, and share his experiences from attending Game 5. Later, Sarah Langs laments the lack of baseball and plays The Numbers Game. Plus, the podcast closes out the 2024 MLB season with Bart Giamatti's annual reading of "Green Fields of the Mind."
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4:34 Hembo
26:53 Todd Radom
34:52 Sarah Langs
45:27 Bleacher Tweets
53:58 Green Fields of the Mind
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Buster is in the Clown Car with Jessica Mendoza and Eduardo Pérez following the Dodgers 2024 World Series victory. The gang discusses Los Angeles’ brand of clean baseball, Walker Buehler closing out the game, Dave Roberts putting it together all season despite injuries, and what happens with Juan Soto and Gerrit Cole this offseason. Then, Braves manager Brian Snitker stops by to talk about Freddie Freeman winning World Series MVP, the Dodgers’ evolution as an organization over the last 10 years, Yankee fans not turning on their team, and the emotion after a postseason series loss.
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15:36 Clown Car
29:46 Brian Snitker
44:25 Bleacher Tweets
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Buster is in the Clown Car with Boog Sciambi, Jessica Mendoza and Eduardo Pérez following the Yankees Game 4 win against the Dodgers. The gang discusses Anthony Volpe doing it all, Austin Wells breaking out, a positive for Dave Roberts in the loss, Luke Weaver's availability for Game 5, the Yankees leaning heavily on Gerrit Cole, and the fans who interfered with Mookie Betts. Then, Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo stops by to talk about managing against Dave Roberts, what makes Freddie Freeman a natural hitter, if the Yankees are pitching differently to an injured Shohei Ohtani, and remembering his friend Billy Bean.
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8:38 Clown Car
20:05 Torey Lovullo
35:39 Bleacher Tweets
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Buster is in the Clown Car with Boog Sciambi, Jessica Mendoza and Eduardo Pérez following the Dodgers Game 3 win against the Yankees. The gang discusses another bomb from Freddie Freeman, vintage Walker Buehler, Los Angeles’ pitching outmatching the New York offense, Shohei Ohtani playing in pain, and how the Yankees can win Game 4. Then, Angels manager Ron Washington stops by to talk about his thoughts on Freeman having coached him for years in Atlanta, handling an elimination game as a manager, his thoughts on Aaron Judge’s slump, his biggest takeaway from the playoffs, and what we’ll see from Mike Trout in 2025.
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11:28 Clown Car
25:46 Ron Washington
45:57 Rob Manfred w/ Buster & Boog
54:34 Bleacher Tweets
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Boog Sciambi and Buster discuss what they’ll remember from Freddie Freeman’s walk-off grand slam in game 1 of the World Series, Freeman running to his dad, the status of Shohei Ohtani, and if Aaron Boone should change his lineup. Next, Freddie Freeman spoke with Buster immediately after the grand slam, and with Boog before game 2. Then, Bruce Bochy on the pressure of managerial decisions in the World Series, shrugging your shoulders over a big injury, and dealing with a struggling star in the postseason. Later, Sarah Langs was spotted by the paparazzi chatting with Juan Soto.
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6:08 Boog Sciambi
25:34 Freddie Freeman w/ Buster
27:04 Freddie Freeman w/ Boog
29:46 Bruce Bochy
43:18 Sarah Langs
49:09 Bleacher Tweets
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Jake Peavy and Buster discuss the pre-dawn buzz at Dodger Stadium, why neither team has a distinct advantage, a huge Game 1 for Gerrit Cole, which manager will be more patient with their pitching, what a World Series title could mean for Juan Soto in free agency, and Jake’s World Series pick. Then, Boog Sciambi chats with Gerrit Cole for MLB on ESPN Radio. Later, Sarah Langs plays The Numbers Game.
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4:19 Jake Peavy
20:54 Gerrit Cole w/ Boog Sciambi
25:01 Sarah Langs
31:35 Bleacher Tweets
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Reds manager Terry Francona and Buster discuss how to approach the loaded lineups of the Yankees and Dodgers, why Juan Soto has some David Ortiz in him, and why there are too many days off in the playoffs. Plus, Hembo joins to discuss the importance of Freddie Freeman, Soto's future, and the x-factors for each team in the World Series.
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4:06 Francona
19:20 Hembo
37:14 Bleacher Tweets
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Padres manager Mike Shildt and Buster discuss Mike’s relationship with Tommy Edman, picking your poison between Shohei Ohtani and Mookie Betts, which players are good at picking up on in-game tendencies, and his baseball conversations with Juan Soto. Then, Todd Radom shares the Ballpark & Beyond, and administers with week’s quiz — all with a World Series theme.
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0:00 Mike Shildt
18:20 Todd Radom
31:08 Bleacher Tweets
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Eric Hosmer and Buster discuss how many future Hall of Famers they think are facing off in the 2024 World Series. Plus, Hosmer on getting out the early jitters in a World Series, how the Juan Soto locks in with the Soto Shuffle and Shohei Ohtani continuing to leave his mark.
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0:00 Eric Hosmer
20:02 Bleacher Tweets
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A.J. Hinch and Buster discuss the priorities for a manager in the first hours after clinching a spot in the World Series, the star power between the Yankees and Dodgers, the teams lining up their pitching, what Hinch saw in Juan Soto’s at-bat, and which team has a greater home field advantage. Then, Karl Ravech talks about whether the Dodgers can slow the Yankee offense down, how they would arrange New York’s pitching, and Soto’s 10th inning home run. Later, Sarah Langs plays The Numbers Game and picks her World Series winner.
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7:53 A.J. Hinch
25:54 Karl Ravech
40:11 Sarah Langs
49: 39 Bleacher Tweets
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Rich Hill and Buster discuss the Guardians’ thrilling walk-off win over the Yankees, Buster’s observations from watch Aaron Judge and Giancarlo Stanton earlier in the day, parallels to the 1997 ALDS, Jhonkensy Noel sitting on the change-up, and how Emmanuel Clase and Luke Weaver can put last night behind them. Then, Dodger Talk host and friend of the pod David Vassegh talks about whether the Los Angeles offense is an unstoppable freight train, Tommy Edman’s case to be the NLCS MVP, if Freddie Freeman will play in game 5, and Shohei Ohtani in the clubhouse. Later, Todd Radom shares the Ballpark & Beyond and administers the quiz.
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10:17 Rich Hill
26:20 David Vassegh
34:17 Todd Radom
45:14 Bleacher Tweets
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Jeff Passan and Buster discuss their takeaways from the Dodgers 8-0 victory over the Mets, Walker Buehler looking good for the first time all season, Shohei Ohtani stepping up, the Yankees path to the World Series looking clearer than it has in years. Then, Skip Schmaker stops by to talk about what’s next for him, his memories of the David Freese game in the 2011 World Series, Ohtani primed to break out, and what he sees between the Yankees and Guardians. Later, Sarah Langs plays The Numbers Game
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7:50 Jeff Passan
21:29 Skip Schumaker
38:17 Sarah Langs
43:10 Bleacher Tweets
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Hembo and Buster discuss why the Dodgers and Guardians are in the same position, the emergence of Mark Vientos and Luke Weaver, and Giancarlo Stanton’s Hall of Fame case. Plus, Hembo spars with a caller. Then, Red Sox manager Alex Cora stops by to talk about his friendship with Aaron Boone and Brian Cashman, what he noticed from Aaron Judge after winning the ALDS, and the best version of Francisco Lindor.
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7:24 Hembo
21:57 Alex Cora
36:38 Bleacher Tweets
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Eduardo Pérez and Buster discuss Carlos Rodón the marathon runner and the Guardians putting Joey Cantillo in a bad spot. Then, Astros manager Joe Espada joins Buster and Eduardo to share their thoughts on Aaron Judge and Fransisco Lindor always setting the tone. Later, Joe and Buster talk about what Joe is looking for while watching playoff games, how he’d pitch to Shohei Ohtani, and life as a manager in the postseason.
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9:51 Eduardo Pérez
27:26 Joe Espada
36:35 Bleacher Tweets
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Doug Glanville and Buster discuss the Dodgers’ 33-scoreless inning streak, the genius of Freddie Freeman playing through injury and the top of the Mets lineup always lurking. Then, the voice of the Guardians on the radio Tom Hamilton on the scenes in Cleveland after Lane Thomas’ grand slam, Emmanuel Clase and Cade Smith shutting games down, and why the Guardians need to avoid a slugfest. Later, Sarah Langs plays The Numbers Game.
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6:42 Doug Glanville
18:35 Tom Hamilton
33:53 Sarah Langs
39:19 Bleacher Tweets
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Hembo and Michelle Smallmon discuss which team the Yankees should be rooting for in the ALDS, if Aaron Judge is due for a breakout series, if Padres-Dodgers is the best rivalry in baseball right now and if the postseason needs another tweak. Then, Buster makes the case for a Subway Series and Tarik Skubal taking the mound in Game 5.
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5:18 Hembo & Michelle Smallmon
26:14 Buster & Taylor
32:57 Bleacher Tweets w/ Hembo
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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! 😁
What did I say? Don't discount the Yankees! 😁 Bieber is good, but this is not his year.
Write off the Yankees' chances at your own risk, boys. You. Just. Watch. TRUST me! 😁