Baseball Tonight with Buster Olney

Tarik Skubal will not pitch again for Team USA in this World Baseball Classic. Buster Olney and Hembo discuss his decision, the flack he’s getting for it and if Mark DeRosa should’ve publicly defended Skubal. Then, the guys discuss Cal Raleigh refusing to shake Seattle Mariners teammate Randy Arozarena during USA-Mexico, the Phillies signing Jesus Luzardo, and which number Bryce Harper should chas...

What was your favorite moment from the first weekend of World Baseball Classic action? Buster and Eric Hosmer discuss. Plus, Manny Machado mentoring breakout start Junior Caminero on the Dominican Republic, and should Tarik Skubal pitch another game for the U.S.? Then, Tim Kurkjian talks about what gets him fired up about the WBC, Kyle Schwarber’s home run against Great Britain, a high schooler fo...

ESPN released its 2026 Top-100 ranking of MLB players, and somehow Shohei Ohtani wasn’t the unanimous No. 1 pick? Buster, Jesse Rogers and ESPN.com MLB editor Liz Finny share their reactions to the top-100 list, including Mike Trout’s absence. Then, the gang drafts their top players in the league, and things go sideways at pick No. 2. Next, Buster and Jesse discuss injuries to Jeremy Peña and Hunt...

Atlanta Braves’ outfielder Jurickson Profar was suspended for the entire 2026 season, leaving the Braves in a hole as the season nears. Buster Olney, Karl Ravech and Eduardo Perez discuss. Plus, what is the level of concern for Roki Sasaki, their takeaways after a day with the Detroit Tigers, and who they’re picking to win the World Baseball Classic. Then, Hembo stops by to talk about the most imp...

The Cardinals extend manager Oliver Marmol, Tarik Skubal has high praise for Tigers’ prospect Kevin McGonigle, and the World Baseball Classic is about to begin. Buster Olney and David Schoenfield discuss. Plus, the guys draft World Series hopefuls that have the best chances of unseat the Los Angeles Dodgers. Then, Chicago Cubs president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer stops by to talk about how h...

Max Scherzer returns for his 19th MLB season, re-signing with the Toronto Blue Jays after his daughter wrote the organization a heartfelt note. Plus, the World Baseball Classic starts next week, and the Braves start their own TV network. Buster Olney, Jorge Castillo and Alden González discuss. Then, Charles Barkley stops by to talk about why he loves sports so much, rooting for the Blue Jays in th...

The Braves extend Chris Sale, Buster drops his top-ten corner outfielders and which players stand to benefit from the ABS System? Hembo and Buster discuss. Plus, is Konnor Griffin a generational talent? Then, Yankees manager Aaron Boone stops by to talk about whether Aaron Judge’s size will benefit him with ABS, how he’s instructed his team to deal with the ABS System, if his interactions with ump...

The podcast is available for viewing on ESPN's MLB YouTube page! The Yankees’ Gerrit Cole is showing off his stuff at Spring Training. How soon will he return to the rotation? Buster Olney, Tim Kurkjian and David Schoenfield discuss. Plus, Major League Baseball is in a golden age of shortstops, Dave and Tim draft who they think are the top eight shortstops in the league, Dave thinks the Red Sox ha...

Eric Hosmer and Buster discuss Hos’ breakout candidates for the spring, and the deep seated issues facing the MLBPA. Next, Jesse Rogers stops by to share his thoughts on Alex Bregman in a Cubs uniform, Pete Crow-Armstrong as an x-factor in the league, the change in leadership in the players’ union, and why Andrew Miller will play a key role in the labor negotiations. Then, Buster previews the Chic...

Jorge Castillo and Buster discuss MLBPA executive director Tony Clark resigning amid scandal, during a time the players' union needs stability and leadership. Then, Blue Jays manager John Schneider joins the show to talk about being deliberate with moving on after the World Series, Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s leadership and his initial impressions of Dylan Cease. Next, Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave...

Tim Kurkjian, David Schoenfield and Buster discuss Bryce Harper first public response to Dave Dombrowski’s comments, Harper and Kyle Schwarber not exactly defending Nick Castellanos, Manny Machado’s thoughts on the Los Angeles Dodgers' spending, if Shohei Ohtani can pitch enough games to win a Cy Young, the Braves in need of another starting pitcher, the guys’ win projection for the Dodgers. Then,...

Jeff Passan and Buster discuss the circumstances surrounding the Phillies releasing Nick Castellanos, the latest on labor relations from the owners meeting, the wide range of outcomes for the Mets, and why Jeff is bullish on the Orioles. Then, Buster previews Baltimore, and the Colorado Rockies. CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS 6:...

Karl Ravech, Eduardo Perez and Buster discuss the spate of hamate bone injuries across baseball, hitters chasing bat speed, Spencer Schwellenbach starting the season on the 60-day IL, the re-envisioned Tigers with Framber Valdez in the rotation, Blue Jays analyst Buck Martinez leaving the booth,  which players will get the green light to challenge pitches on the spot, and the reconfigured Red Sox....

Hembo and Buster discuss the Mariners waiting out the market and trading for Brendan Donovan from the Cardinals, why the Tigers are doing Tarik Skubal dirty by not paying him, Hembo’s best pitcher in baseball, and which team win totals look ripe for a wager. Then, Kiley McDaniel stops by to talk about the Donovan trade from the Cardinals’ perspective, his excitement over top prospect Konnor Griffi...

Tim Kurkjian, Jesse Rogers and Buster discuss the thought process behind Hall of Fame voting with the news of Bill Belichick's NFL first-ballot snub, Tim's tales of new Hall of Famers Andruw Jones and Carlos Beltran, Cody Bellinger bolstering the Yankees, why Framber Valdez could go unsigned for weeks, potential suitors for the Cardinals' Brendan Donovan, and the offseason's biggest losers (so far...

Hembo and Buster discuss the top of the Dodger lineup, the Mets trading for Freddy Peralta, the impact on the Brewers, why Hembo thinks the Phillies will win the NL East, and Cody Bellinger’s player friendly deal with the Yankees. Then, Sarah Langs has an essay on newly minted Hall of Famers, Andruw Jones and Carlos Beltrán. Later, Bob Kendrick, president of the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum, stop...

Buster is joined by Alden Gonzalez and David Schoenfield to break down the major news that the Dodgers have signed Kyle Tucker to a four-year $240 million deal. The Mets have also signed Bo Bichette to a three-year $126 million contract. The guys take a deep dive into both signings, what they mean for each team, and what these deals mean for the league at large. Learn more about your ad choices. V...

Karl Ravech, Jesse Rogers and Buster discuss the Cubs signing Alex Bregman to a five-year, $175 million deal, the Red Sox failed pursuit of Bregman, what the deal means for Chicago and Boston, the Yankees and Cody Bellinger continuing at an impasse in contract negotiations, and the wide arbitration gap between Tarik Skubal and the Tigers. CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@...

Jorge Castillo, David Schoenfield and Buster discuss the Cubs trading the Marlins for Edward Cabrera, the latest on Kyle Tucker, what the Mets will do next after trading Jeff McNeil, if the Yankees will re-sign Cody Bellinger, where Alex Bregman will land, and when teams will start pulling back players from the trade market. Plus, Sarah Langs on free agent pitchers Framber Valdez and Ranger Suarez...

Buster put the call out to the listeners and the Bleacher Tweeters answered! Buster digs into the inbox to deliver shoutouts to our One Dot Club listeners and answer questions. Plus, what's Buster making for Christmas dinner, and why can't he keep a secret? Then, Tim Kurkjian stops by as he awaits the birth of a grandchild to talk about the Red Sox trading for Wilson Contreras, the Phillies re-too...

Hembo and Buster discuss their yearly task of putting together top-10 player lists, evaluating catchers, the Phillies signing Adolis Garcia, the Braves' retool plan, and the market trends Hembo is seeing this offseason. Then, Jeff Passan talks about the state of the Mets, how he thinks the Tigers should handle Tarik Skubal, the shifting intra-division dynamics, and the latest on the labor situatio...

Hembo and Buster discuss whether Paul Skenes is gently pushing the Pirates into action, the Orioles signing Pete Alonso to a five-year deal, the Mets’ surprising lack of interest in Alonso, the pressure on David Stearns, and why Bo Bichette should be the Yankees’ free agent prize. Then, Alden Gonzalez and Jorge Castillo stop by to talk about the important stretch of the offseason ahead of the Mets...

There is big-name player movement! Buster talks to Bob Nightengale, Jesse Rogers and Steve Phillips — all three at the Winter Meetings in Orlando. CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS 3:53 Bob Nightengale 16:40 Jesse Rogers 42:05 Steve Phillips Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hembo and Buster discuss the free agency trend Buster is seeing as he talks to people around the league, which blockbuster trade Hembo wants to go down, and the most polarizing free agent on the market. Then, Buster talks to the Nationals’ new president of baseball operations Paul Toboni. Later, Alden Gonzalez and Jorge Castillo get into Kyle Tucker’s current market, why the Phillies must retain K...

Buster sits down to give thanks and discuss the Blue Jays signing Dylan Cease to a seven year deal, Toronto pursuing an aggressive posture, the Mets trading Brandon Nimmo for Marcus Semien, the Red Sox trading for Sonny Gray, St. Louis adding to its talent as the team rebuilds, and the confusion around the Grayson Rodriguez-Taylor Ward trade. HAPPY THANKSGIVING! WE'RE GRATEFUL FOR ALL OF YOU! WE H...