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...

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....

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...

Chicago Cubs play-by-play commentator Boog Sciambi and Buster Olney share the latest news of Boston Red Sox Brayan Bello agreeing to a 6-year, $55M extension and their thoughts on the Red Sox and Atlanta Braves game. They discuss the 162 game schedule and where Joey Votto might land. Buster reacts to sounds from Joey Votto joining the broadcast and what Triston Casas eats for breakfast. Sarah Langs plays the numbers game. Dave Sims play-by-play commentator of the Seattle Mariners gives his...

Buster Olney gives the latest news about Boston Red Sox pitcher Lucas Giolito and St. Louis Cardinals Ace possibly missing the season. Future Hall of Famer Albert Pujols discusses his new management role with the Leones del Escogido, his management influences and how he will incorporate analytics. Hembo reacts to Buster's early World Series prediction between the Philadelphia Phillies and New York Yankees. San Francisco Chronicle sportswriter, Susan Slusser gives her San Francisco Giants Team...

In this latest episode of Baseball Tonight, Buster Olney and ESPN.com Senior Writer David Schoenfield. react to the big news of Zack Wheeler signing a record-setting extension with the Philadelphia Phillies, Matt Chapman and the San Francisco Giants' agreement on a $54 million deal, Ronald Acuna Jr.'s injured knee and the Boston Red Sox's Vaughn Grissom's absence on opening day. Sarah Langs, also joins the show to play the numbers game, and then Anthony Gwynn Jr., radio and VT analyst for the...

On today's episode of Baseball Tonight, Buster shares his thoughts on Yoshinobu Yamamoto Cactus League Debut, Joey Votto joins the show, Karl Ravech reacts to the free agents that are still on the market. Sydney Olney joins the podcast to give us a report from Japan. Los Angeles Dodgers team preview with Joe Davis and Los Angeles Angels team preview with Mark Gubicza. Sarah Langs plays the numbers game and more Bleacher Tweets! 0:00 Latest News 04:22 Joey Votto 17:49 Karl Ravech 32:00 Sydney...

Buster shares some of the latest news in the baseball world, Kodai Senga receiving the PRP shot, Kiko Hernandez, Dodgers trading Manuel Margot to Twins and the Dodgers adding Kiké Hernández. Paul Hembo joins the show to give his over and under on certain teams. Longtime pitcher Jake Peavy talks Justin Verlander’s attempt to win 300 games and some of his superlatives! Evan Grant gives his Texas Rangers Team Preview and Steve Berthieume gives his Arizona Diamondbacks Team Preview. Bleacher...

Buster Olney and ESPN writer David Schoenfield react to the Cubs signing Cody Bellinger to a 3 year, $80 million contract. Astros third baseman Alex Bregman joins the podcast to share what training he's been doing this offseason and how he's preparing for the 2024 season. Alex Coffey of the Inquirer gives her Phillies team preview, Sarah Langs plays the numbers game and Hall of Famer Joe Castiglione shares his Red Sox team preview.  3:54 David Schoenfield  15:05 Astros Third baseman, Alex...

On this episode of Baseball Tonight, Buster shares some of the latest news, Kodai Senga being shut down due to a shoulder injury, Pirates signing Mitch Keller, Tim Anderson signing with the Marlins. Shohei Ohtani says that he feels good and Yoshinobu Yamatao and Tyler Glasnow will start the first two games of the season. Sunday Night Baseball Analyst Eduardo Perez talks about how exciting the LA Dodgers will be this year and his thoughts on the new uniforms. We play the numbers game with...

Buster talks Liam Hendricks signing a 2 year deal with the Red Sox, Whit Merrifield joining the Phillies, Shohei Ohtani hitting a homer in his first batting practice, Washington Nationals not for sale, and Mike Trout staying an Angel. Hembo reacts to what Anthony Rendon said to reporters and how true it is. Hembo talks Mike Trout, Matt Chapman and Blake Snell. Alex Anthopolous, the Braves, Head of Baseball Operations, gives assessment with Ron Washington and Eric Young leaving. Buster asks...

In this episode of Baseball Tonight Buster dives into Pablo Sandoval's non-roster invite from the San Francisco Giants, Diamondbacks Outfielder Randal Grichuk's one year, 2 million dollar contract, how Kansas City acquired right-handed reliever John Schreiber from Boston and sending Minor League start David Sandlin to Boston. Buster gives his thoughts on Rob Manfred stepping down in 2029. Tim Kurkjian reacts to Manfred's announcement at face value, Pete Alonso saying he wants to be a lifelong...

Hembo and Buster discuss the Giants signing Jorge Soler, Kyle Bradish’s UCL strain, and where the Scott Boris Five will find their homes. Next, Rangers manger Bruce Bochy on who reached out after winning the World Series, what he’s been up to this offseason, expectations for Wyatt Langford, and how much longer he’ll manage. Then, Arizona Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo talks about wearing his heart on his sleeve in his post-World Series presser, people sending him ice cream, embracing the...

Hembo and Buster discuss Clayton Kershaw’s return to Los Angeles, José Altuve’s new five-year deal, a surprise team in 2024, and the mayor of Las Vegas’ interesting thoughts about the Athletics. Then, Buster examines the pitch clock in its second year with Zach Eflin, Rich Hill and Caleb Cotham. Later, Sarah Langs on Theo Epstein’s new role with the Red Sox, Boston’s Netflix deal, the Orioles trading for Corbin Burnes and Bobby Witt Jr.’s big extension.  Learn more about your ad choices....

Buster and producer Taylor discuss the Angelos family selling the Baltimore Orioles and if the new ownership group will start making moves for the upcoming season. Then, Hembo on the first moves he would make as Baltimore's new ownership, and the Red Sox and Blue Jays' offseasons. Later, Sarah Langs is pro-pitch clock after its first year -- and she has numbers to explain why! 6:36 The Angelos family sells the Orioles 15:29 Hembo 34:03 Sarah Langs 42:11 #BleacherTweets Learn more about your...

Eduardo Pérez and Buster discuss the 2024 Hall of Fame class of Adrián Beltré, Joe Mauer and Todd Helton. Plus, they lookahead to next year’s class, and Eduardo asks Buster if Yadíer Molina a first-ballot Hall of Famer. Then, Charlie Culberson details his transition from infielder to pitcher this offseason, and which superstar told Culberson he’s dying to take the mound. Then, Sarah Langs has a stat for each of the new Hall of Famers. Finally, Hembo on Rhys Hoskins signing with the Brewers,...

Tim Kurkjian and Buster discuss the Cubs signing Shōta Imanaga, why Tim doesn’t think the Cubs are done, Jordan Montgomery making a ton of sense for the Red Sox, if they can make anything of the Giants signing Jordan Hicks, the Mets flying under the radar, their Blake Snell confusion, and Andrew Jones gathering momentum on the Hall of Fame ballot. Then, Hembo on the Hall of Fame cases for Bill Wagner, Chase Utley and Gary Sheffield. Later, Sarah Langs plays The Numbers Game with notes on her...

Hembo and Buster discuss Teoscar Hernández signing with the Dodgers, potential cracks in the Dodgers’ roster, Buster’s bold prediction for the Red Sox, and why Hembo would do anything necessary to secure Dylan Cease. Then, Sarah Langs on why Adrián Beltré should be a unanimous selection to the Hall of Fame, Adley Rutschman’s impressive first two seasons, Francisco Lindor’s 4.5 WAR, if Bobby Witt Jr. will have another 30/30 season. Later, Jake Peavy talks about why he believes the Orioles...

Hembo and Buster discuss the Braves trading for Chris Sale, Lucas Giolito signing with the Red Sox, which teams are having the worst offseasons, the Blue Jays’ defensive signings, if Toronto should sign Joey Votto, and a bevy of New Year’s resolutions. Then, Sarah Langs talks about Kodi Senga’s ghost fork pitch, Blake Snell’s absurd ERA, Spencer Strider’s strike out rate, and if Jacob deGrom is a Hall of Fame pitcher. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hembo and Buster discuss Yoshinobu Yamamoto heading to the Dodgers, Yamamoto's $325 million contract, and how Shohei Ohtani and Yamamoto being together in Los Angeles impacts the game of baseball. Then, they discuss how the huge deals the Dodgers have made in the offseason impact smaller market teams and if it is doomsday for Giants fans. Plus, they discuss which team suffers the most, with Yamamoto headed to the Dodgers.  3:09 Hembo Join 24:30 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad...

Hembo and Buster celebrate Hembo’s $701 million contract at ESPN, before Hembo peppers Buster with questions about Shohei Ohtani, if Jordan Montgomery or Blake Snell will get a bigger contract, the next Padres to be dealt, the biggest fish the Red Sox could reel in, Tyler Glasnow being dealt to the Dodgers, Pete Alonso’s future with the Mets, and Juan Soto’s defense. Then, Didi Gregorius stops by to talk about how he’s giving back to the community in Curaçao, watching Corey Seager, how...

Jeff Passan and Buster discuss Shohei Ohtani signing with the Dodgers, if it really is a $700 million contract, how much money will be deferred, if Ohtani was going to the Dodgers all along, feeling bad for the Blue Jays, and the madness of trying to report the Ohtani story. Then, Hembo on nailing his January 2023 prediction of Ohtani’s valuation, how Ohtani has already earned some of his contract, what Ohtani’s signing means for baseball, and if Dave Roberts should bat Ohtani first on...

Karl Ravech and Buster hop into the pod for an EMERGENCY edition of the show following Juan Soto bring traded from the Padres to the Yankees. Plus, the guys discuss Diamondbacks signing Eduardo Rodriguez, if the Orioles actually bolstered their bullpen with Craig Kimbrel and which team needs Shohei Ohtani the most right now. Then, Sarah Langs plays The Numbers Game with a raft of Soto numbers. 4:34 Karl Ravech 36:53 Sarah Langs 44:53 #BleacherTweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...

Tim Kurkjian and Buster discuss free agency at a stand-still until the big pieces are off the board, Shohei Ohtani’s paranoia, the Yankees under pressure, David Stearns being unbothered by the heat in New York, and the expectations for the Orioles in free agency. Then, Hembo explains why the Yankees should not pursue Juan Soto, why Baltimore should trade for Corbin Burnes, and why he’d be reluctant to give up anything valuable for Tyler Glasnow. Later, Sarah Langs has thoughts on the College...

Hembo and Buster daydream about putting Shohei Ohtani in different lineups, discuss the intrigue around the Hall of Fame special committee, and why he’s down on St. Louis’ free agent haul. Then, Jake Peavy stops by to talk about baseball’s deep roots in Mobile, Ala., hanging out with Willie Mays, why he’s all in on Yoshinobu Yamamoto, and the need to hear more from Shohei Ohtani. Next, St. Louse Post-Dispatch’s Derrick Goold on Cardinals signing Sonny Gray, addressing a major weakness from...