Baseball Tonight with Buster Olney
SportESPN MLB Insider Buster Olney leads the baseball discussion alongside other top analysts.
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- Date Night: Clown Caboose Rides Again; Taylor McGregor on the Team to Beat; A Trio of Game 3s (00:58:31)
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 CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS 14:46 Clown Car 29:34 Taylor McGregor 51:40 Sarah Langs 52:44 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- Clown Caboose: Exciting First Day of the Postseason; Yankees-Red Sox Recap from the Subway (00:57:44)
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. CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS 16:22 Clown Car 29:10 Jesse Rogers 46:35 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- Baseball Tonight Live: 2025 MLB Playoff Preview (00:41:42)
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 EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS 35:34 Sarah Langs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- Cacophony of Noise: Final Weekend of the Regular Season; Mets & Reds Clinging to Playoff Hopes; Can the Phillies Pull It Off? (00:52:24)
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. WATCH SUNDAY'S POSTSEASON PREVIEW SHOW LIVE ON ESPN'S YOUTUBE PAGE CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS 8:44 Eric Hosmer 29:25 Sarah Langs 31:14 Todd Radom 44:17 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- Slathered with Cheese: Guardians Overtake Tigers in AL Central; Exciting Night of Baseball; The Mets are Cratering (01:11:16)
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. CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS 14:37 David Schoenfield 36:19 Hembo 1:04:13 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- Maple Syrup: Cal Raleigh on the Art of Catching; Clown Car Rolls Out of Houston; Clayton Kershaw Retires (00:44:46)
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. CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS 10:40 Clown Car 25:59 Cal Raleigh 33:37 Sarah Langs 34:52 Joe Espada 37:26 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- Checkmaster: Brewers Manager Pat Murphy Stops By; Cubs Postseason Return; Ballpark & Beyond (01:07:16)
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. CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS 6:51 Brewers Manager Pat Murphy 21:14 Jesse Rogers 41:25 Sarah Langs 43:35 Todd Radom 55:27 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- Hoss: Cal Raleigh Continues Making History; Toronto Taking Off; Best Right-Handed Hitters of All Time (01:01:54)
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. CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS 12:57 Tim Kurkjian 34:01 Hembo 50:46 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- Coming Down the Stretch: Yankees Red Sox Sunday Night Baseball; Trevor Story Unpacks September (00:33:36)
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. CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS 6:33 - Clown Car 21:47 - The Numbers Game with Sarah Langs 23:30 - Trevor Story Interview 26:35 - Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- Gangster Movies: The Dodgers Arms; Surging Mariners; Faltering Mets; Actors Who Love Baseball (01:06:38)
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. CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS 6:08 Alden Gonzalez 32:16 Adnan Virk 48:09 Sarah Langs 50:48 Todd Radom 59:18 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- Talkative: Juan Soto & J.T. Realmuto at The Plate; Managerial Changes Abound; Trea Turner Goes Down (01:07:21)
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. CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS 6:39 Jeff Passan 36:57 Juan Soto and J.T. Realmuto 43:11 Hembo 58:32 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- Watched and Relaxed: Yankees Win Biggest Series So Far; Angry Phillies Fan Goes After HR Ball; Taylor McGregor on the Cubs (00:55:02)
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. CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS 8:14 Karl Ravech 35:35 Taylor McGregor 46:20 Sarah Langs 47:24 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- Brawls Were Brawls: Mariners Can’t Pitch on the Road; Michael Kay on Big Yankees-Blue Jays Series; Ballpark & Beyond (00:55:39)
David Schoenfield and Buster discuss the impact of Cal Ripken Jr.’s 2131 game 30 years later, Framber Valdez’s agent denying Valdez intentionally hit his catcher, what the heck is going on with the Mariners, the American League wild card race, and the collapsing Reds. Then, the voice of the Yankees Michael Kay stops by to talk about a big series against the Blue Jays, frustrations with umpiring and the latest on Aaron Judge returning to the outfield. Then, Sarah Langs has an essay on Juan Soto. Later, Todd Radom shares details from his hangout with Buster, along with the Ballpark & Beyond, and the quiz. CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS 7:08 David Schoenfield 26:04 Michael Kay 37:58 Sarah Langs 40:35 Todd Radom 50:39 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- Angry at Your Catcher: Framber Valdez Does Something Buster’s Never Seen; The Phillies’ Nick Castellanos Problem (01:02:04)
Tim Kurkjian and Buster discuss Framer Valdez crossing up his catcher, Jason Adams going down for the Padres, the Red Sox extending Aroldis Chapman, the best team in the American League, Shane Bieber looking phenomenal and the Tigers slowing down. Then, Hembo stops by to talk about why the Mets stretch run will be defined by their rookie starters, Kyle Schwarber’s career year and what it means for his next contract, and the Phillies’ Nick Castellanos problem. CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS 10:10 Tim Kurkjian 31:39 Hembo 53:46 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- Hide Behind Me: The Clown Car Recaps Braves-Phillies; The Numbers Game (00:15:50)
David Cone, Eduardo Perez, Karl Ravech and Buster discuss Hurston Waldrep’s splitter, Brian Snitker being the end of his managerial career, possible replacements for Snitker in Atlanta next season, Jesus Luzardo looking like a different pitcher, and if Kyle Schwarber will stay in Philadelphia. Then, Sarah Langs plays The Numbers Game with help from Aaron Boone. CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS 0:00 Clown Car 11:41 Sarah Langs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- Who Smells Now?: Mets Sweep the Phillies; Real Ways to Improve MLB; Where Will Kyle Schwarber Land in Free Agency? (01:11:56)
Jorge Castillo and Buster discuss Orioles infielder Luis Vazquez — Jorge’s cousin — hitting his first major league home run, the Mets sweeping the Phillies, the rise of Nolan McLean, Philadelphia navigating their pitching without Zack Wheeler, Kyle Schwarber’s upcoming free agency, and if Jorge has a lean in the AL MVP race between Aaron Boone and Cal Raleigh. Then, author Jane Leavy stops by to talk about her new book “Make Me Commissioner” and her concrete suggestions to improve Major League Baseball. Next, Sarah Langs has an essay on Kyle Schwarber. Plus, Todd Radom shares one of the most famous stories in baseball history during the Ballpark & Beyond. CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS 5:44 Jorge Castillo 27:44 Sarah Langs 29:50 Jane Leavy 50:29 Todd Radom 1:00:45 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- Kid Gloves: Reds GM Nick Krall Stops By; West Coast Bias; Toronto’s X-Factor (00:58:29)
Tim Kurkjian and Buster discuss an exciting series between the Padres and Mariners, the Cal Raleigh-Aaron Judge MVP race coming down to the season’s final month, Clayton Kershaw continuing to roll, the odd situation with Ketel Marte in Arizona, and which teams may see managerial changes this offseason. Then, Red GM Nick Krall stops by to talk about his team grinding in pursuit of a playoff spot, his moves at the trade deadline to bolster the squad, and his emphasis on playing clean. Later, Hembo on the Anthony Volpe situation continuing to fester, why base running isn’t the Yankees’ biggest issue, Trevor Rogers dominating, Will Smith holding the Dodgers lineup together, and Shane Bieber shoving for the Blue Jays. CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS 7:50 Tim Kurkjian 23:00 Reds GM Nick Krall 32:56 Hembo 62:29 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- Different Crew: Red Sox Best Yankees in Weekend Series; Cal Raleigh Records Remarkable Milestone (00:49:33)
David Cone, Boog Sciambi and Mike Couzens are in the Clown Car after Sunday Night Baseball, diagnosing the state of the New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox. They also discuss what’s next for Anthony Volpe after being benched, Milwaukee honoring Bob Uecker and Cal Raleigh’s historic weekend. Then, Buster talks to Red Sox shortstop Trevor Story. Next. Sarah Langs plays The Numbers Game. Later, Mike Couzens and Doug Glanville talk to Yankees manager Aaron Boone and closer David Bednar for ESPN Radio. CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS 10:51 Clown Car 28:17 Trevor Story 29:59 Sarah Langs 31:05 Aaron Boone w/ ESPN Radio 36:00 David Bednar 39:03 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- Strategic Deception: Yankees-Red Sox Meet After 2 Months; Cubs & Dodgers Obscuring Issues (00:49:37)
David Schoenfield and Buster discuss the Mariners struggling to pitch away from home, Kyle Tucker playing through a hairline fracture in his hand, and how the Dodgers are managing the outfield. Then, Red Sox play-by-play voice Dave O’Brien stops by to talk about the state of the Red Sox with a big series against the Yankees this weekend. Later, Todd Radom shares the Ballpark & Beyond, and administers the quiz. CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS 5:09 David Schoenfield 17:40 Dave O’Brien 29:41 Todd Radom 42:57 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- Dope Like You: Judge & Boone’s Differing Injury Stories; Expansion & Realignment Talk; Kyle Tucker Takes a Seat (00:56:05)
Tim Kurkjian and Buster discuss why there is no rift between Aaron Judge and Aaron Boone following their differing injury assessments, if Tim is opening to realignment, Buster’s belief the Royals are the 2025 Tigers, Tim’s time in Williamsport, and Nolan McLean’s athleticism. Then, Hembo stops by to talk about Zack Wheeler’s injury news, Kyle Tucker’s struggles and Nick Kurtz putting up freakish numbers. Plus, what are Buster and Tim serving their families on vacation? CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS 9:04 Tim Kurkjian 29:14 Hembo 47:01 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- Brain Is Working: Clown Car Rides Through Williamsport for the Little League Classic (00:37:20)
David Cone, Karl Ravech, Eduardo Pérez and Buster are in the Clown Car following the Little League Classic in Williamsport, Pa. The guys discuss a 7-3 Mets win over the Mariners on Sunday Night Baseball, Nolan McLean providing the Mets a spark, Mark Vientos getting going, why Mariners are still the best team in the American League, and the interactions between the Major Leaguers and the Little Leaguers. Then, Sarah Langs plays The Numbers Game with help from the White Sox’s Colson Montgomery and the Red Sox’s Roman Anthony. Later, the ESPN Radio crew of Mike Couzens and Doug Glanville talk to Mets second baseman Jeff McNeil, and Mariners manager Dan Wilson. CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS 9:57 Clown Car 19:22 Sarah Langs 21:00 Jeff McNeil w/ ESPN Radio 24:00 Dan Wilson w/ ESPN Radio 30:51 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- Winning Burgers: Dan Shulman on the Blue Jays; Operational Humility in Milwaukee; Big Padres-Dodgers Series This Weekend (00:48:25)
Dan Shulman and Buster discuss the Toronto Blue Jays perched atop the American League, the latest on George Springer, wearing down pitchers, the veteran staring pitching, and when we might see top prospect Trey Yesavage. Then, Jesse Rogers stops by to talk about the Brewers’ confidence, the Cubs calling up Owen Caissie, and the Padres taking a lead in the NL West over the Dodgers. Next, Sarah Langs has an essay on Mariners. Later, Todd Radom shares the Ballpark & Beyond, and administers the quiz. CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS 2:54 Dan Shulman 15:11 Jesse Rogers 30:09 Sarah Langs 32:16 Todd Radom 41:06 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- Always Up To Something: Phillies GM Dave Dombrowski on Trading for Jhoan Duran; AL & NL West Races; Hembo on the Brewers (01:06:03)
Tim Kurkjian and Buster discuss the Cal Raleigh as the main attraction during the Little League Classic in Williamsport, the Padres catching the Dodgers in the NL West, the Mariners catching the Astros in the AL West, the Brewers lighting up Paul Skenes, and how Skenes should handle his future on a bad team. Then, Dave Dombrowski talks about his conversations with the Twins when acquiring Jhoan Duran at the trade deadline, if he's ever fearful when executing a trade and the importance of relationships in his position. Later, Hembo on the Yankees' schedule advantage as they try to stay in the playoff race, the Mets' pitching woes, three reasons why Milwaukee is the best team in baseball, Jerry Dipoto building the best lineup in Seattle since 2001, and the Rockies are having a pernicious effect on the playoff picture. CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS 8:24 Tim Kurkjian 25:26 Phillies GM Dave Dombrowski 37:49 Hembo 56:47 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- Old-Timers: Another Clown Car Cameo; Brewers Creating Distance in NL Central; Boog w/ Kyle Tucker (00:35:31)
David Cone, Karl Ravech, Eduardo Pérez and Buster combine for a Clown Car as they're walking out of Busch Stadium. The guys discuss the state of the Cardinals and Cubs following Sunday Night Baseball, the Brewers sweeping the Mets, if the New York teams are in danger of falling out of the Wild Card race, Mariano Rivera tearing his achilles, and next week’s Little League Classic. Plus, Eduardo has friends wherever the Clown Car goes. Then, Sarah Langs plays The Numbers Game. Later, Boog Sciambi chats with Kyle Tucker for ESPN Radio. CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS 10:35 Clown Car 21:59 Sarah Langs 23:16 Boog w/ Kyle Tucker 28:07 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- Mud Birds: Royals GM J.J. Picollo on Deadline Moves & Extending Seth Lugo; Snippets of Desperation in the AL East (00:52:37)
Royals GM J.J. Picollo joins Buster to discuss his traded deadline experience, how much the parity in the American League was a factor in making moves, extending Seth Lugo, adding Mike Yastrzemski, and trading Freddy Fermin to the Padres. Then, Alden Gonzalez talks about the tight AL East race, his preseason Mariners’ prediction, the Yankees trying to get Devin Williams right, and Mookie Betts figuring it out at the plate. Then, Sarah Langs on the Brewers reaching 70 wins. Later, Todd Radom shares this week’s Ballpark & Beyond, and administers the quiz. CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS 2:40 Royals GM J.J. Picollo 16:06 Alden Gonzalez 33:58 Sarah Langs 35:44 Todd Radom 46:03 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices